Atherton APVM121W, APVM127W User Manual

PUBLIC VIEW MONITOR

MODEL: APVM121W

APVM127W

USER’s MANUAL

© 2015 Atherton Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.

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Contents

CE INFORMATION…………………………………………..……….d
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS……………………………………..……..d
BEFORE YOU BEGIN………………………..……………….……...e
Scope……………………………………………………….…………..1
Functional Specification…………………………………………….2

Power Supply
Video Characteristics
D-SUB Input
Controls: Back Push Buttons
HDMI Inputs
Audio Input

Environmental

EDID

Controls and Indicators…………………………………..……...…3

Connectors
Camera Lens Adjust
Remote Control
Accessories

OSD Menu…………………………………………………..….….……7

HOT KEY
MAIN MENU
MAIN ADJUST
COLOR ADJUST
SCAN SETTING
IMAGE ADJUST (VGA ONLY)
INFORMATION
LANGUAGE
SETUP MENU
PVM FUNCTION (VIDEO ONLY)
RECALL
AUDIO CONTROL

Multi Media Player OSD Menu………………….………………..17
Camera OSD Menu…………..………………….…………………18

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Regulatory Agency…………………………………………………22

CE COMPLIANCE : EN55022 Class B/ EN55024
FCC Compliance: FCC Rules and Regulations

Reliability………………………………………………….………….22

Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

Mechanical……………………………………………………………23

VESA mounting

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CE INFORMATION

The product must be installed according to the currently valid installation regulations for EMC to guarantee
the designed use and to prevent EMC problems.
The device supplied with this manual is according to the EC, EMC Directive,
2004/108/EC & LVD 2006/95/EC

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Do not modify the three-prong grounding type monitor power plug in any way.

2. Operate this unit only from the type of power source indicated on the label.

3. Do not block or cover ventilation openings on the back or bottom of the monitor cabinet.

4. Do not place this monitor near a radiator or heating vent.

5. Do not push objects of any kind through cabinet openings. This may result in fire or electrical shock.

6. Before adding attachments always ask a service technician to perform routine safety tests to
determine that equipment is in safe operating condition. Ground potential tests should be part of the
routine safety check made by the service technician.

7. Do not place monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or shelf where it may fall and injure personnel or
damage equipment.

8. Route power cords so that they cannot be walked upon or tripped over. Do not allow anything to rest
on the power cord.

9. Do not install monitor in wet areas, or where it may be exposed to rain or water. Do not spill liquid of
any kind on the unit.

10. Unplug the power cord from the unit before cleaning the display. Use only a damp cloth. Do not use
alcohol, spirits, or ammonia to clean the display. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF

THIS UNIT- THIS ACTION MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS
REQUIRED DURING NORMAL MAINTENANCE.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. REMOVAL OF BACK COVER BY
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY EXPOSE THE USER TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR
OTHER HAZARDS.

12. Unplug the unit immediately and notify the service technician.
A. If liquid has been spilled into the display or the display has been exposed to rain or water.
B. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
C. If fuses continue to blow.
D. If the power cord is damaged or frayed.
E. If a distinct change from normal operation is apparent.

When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician uses components specified by
the manufacturer which have the same characteristics as the original parts. UNAUTHORIZED
SUBSTITUTIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS.

Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask the technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the equipment is in safe operating condition.

WARNING: SERIOUS SHOCK HAZARDS EXIST WITHIN THE COVERS OF THIS MONITOR. DO

NOT OPEN THE COVERS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.

Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.

This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document,
you must have the following minimum qualifications:

 A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
 A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections

Intended use

Only use this product for its designated purpose; refer to the product specification and
user documentation.

Customer Support

For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting this product
refer to this document and any other documentation provided.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Boldface or button icons highlight command entries. The following WARNING,
CAUTION and Note statements identify potential hazards that can occur if the

equipment is not handled properly:

* WARNING:

Improper use of this equipment can cause severe bodily injury or equipment
damage.

** Caution:

Improper use of this equipment can cause equipment damage.

Note: Notes contain important information about a product or procedure.

This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference.
A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the following EU standards
has been made. The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with
this document is compliant the provisions of the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC, the CE Marking Directive 93/68 EEC and all associated
amendments.

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All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the

CAUTION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

requirements of the European law on the Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) directive: 2011/65/EU, which means our manufacture
processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous
substances cited in the directive.

The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European
Union the product must be collected separately at the product end-of-life.
This applies to your product and any peripherals marked with this symbol.
Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.

* This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions.
** This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not insert any metallic objects through the ventilation grills or other
openings on the equipment.

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.

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Scope

This document is used to define the performance of the LCD Public View Monitor (PVM) series.
The system supports video and PC inputs, as well as from the built-in camera. In video mode,
the display automatically detects NTSC and PAL signals. The On Screen Display (OSD) menu
makes the system easy to operate.

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Functional Specifications

Power Supply

PVM Monitor Power Requirements:

21.5”
Voltage: DC 12V-24V Wide Range
Current: 2.6A max (12Vdc) or 1.3A max (24Vdc)
27”
Voltage: DC 12V-24V Wide Range
Current: 3.6A max (12Vdc) or 1.8A max (24Vdc)

Use only a PSU rated at 12Vdc, with a minimum current rating of 2.6A/3.6A; or 24Vdc, with a
minimum current rating of 1.3A/1.8A

Video Characteristics

Composite Video (CVBS): 1.0Vp-p (0.5 – 1.5Vpp), Automatic switching from 75  unbalanced

termination to Hi-Z with loop-through operation

Composite Video (Camera output): 1.0Vp-p (0.5 – 1.5Vpp), loop-through camera signal

D-SUB Input

Analog RGB: 0.707Vrms
Support VESA Standard Timing

HDMI Input - HDMI Compatible Interface

480i / 480p / 576i / 576p
720p / 1080i / 1080p

Audio Input

Signal Level: 1.0Vrms

Environmental

 Temperature:
Operating: 0oC to +40oC
Storage: -20oC to +60oC
 Humidity:
Operating: 10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage: 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

EDID

This series of displays support EDID (HDMI input only)

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Controls and Indicators

Power

PC

Video

A – DC 12V-24V IN

connector

C – HDMI

In

B – USB

D – D-SUB

In

E – BNC connector, CVBS input

F – BNC connector, CVBS loop through out

G – BNC connector, Camera signal out

H – AUDIO IN: Stereo Phone Jack x1

I – SD card slot

Connectors

A B C D E F G H I

DC In USB HDMI D-SUB BNC In BNC Out Camera Out Audio In SD Card

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I)

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Camera Lens Adjust

A B C D E

W: Adjust Camera zoom to Wide.
T: Adjust Camera zoom to Tele.
N: Adjust Camera Focus to Near.
F: Adjust Camera Focus to Far.

Control buttons (on the back)

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A. “ ”Source button

 Press the button to show source menu. Select VGA , HDMI, CVBS, CAMERA, USB

and SD-CARD input.

B. “ ”Down buttons

 Press the buttons to scrolling the cursor to desired function.
 Press the buttons to decrease the value of selected function in sub OSD menu.

C. “ ”Up button

 Press the buttons to scrolling the cursor to desired function.
 Press the buttons to increase the value of selected function in sub OSD menu.

D. “ ”Menu button

 Press the button to show the OSD main menu.
 As a confirmation key during the OSD operation.

E. “ ” Power button

Press the button to turn ON or turn OFF the monitor

LED indication

A. Light sensor
B. IR Receiver
C. LED – ON: GREEN/FLASH GREEN/FLASH RED(Programmable from OSD menu);

OFF: RED

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Remote Control

Monitor and MMP Control:

Power – Power On or Off the PVM monitor
MUTE – Mute the audio
CAM – Select Camera source
VIDEO – Select Video source
PC – Select VGA source
HDMI – Select HDMI source
MMP – Select MMP USB & SD source
DVR – Select DVR source (Reserve for
future use)
Key lock – Lock and unlock push buttons
Menu/ Left/ Right/ Up/ Down/ Exit– Monitor
OSD control
VOL+/ VOL – Hot key for volume control
 / ||► - MMP OSD control
INFO – Display PVM information

CAMERA Control:

MENU – Enter to Camera OSD
Up/ Down/ Left/ Right keys – Scrolling up.
Down, left or right.
Enter – Confirm the selection
ECO - Reserve

DVR Control:

Reserve for future use

Notes:

 The remote control requires 2xAAA batteries. Ensure batteries are inserted in the correct

polarity according to the + and – symbols in the battery compartment.

 To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to

use the remote control handset for an extended period of time.

 Batteries should last more than 2 years with normal use.

Accessories

1. 60 Watts 12V power adapter x 1

2. US Power Cord x 1

3. Remote Control x 1

4. DC Terminal x 1

5. Cable Clip x 1

6. AAA battery x 2

7. User’s Manual x 1

8. Warranty Card x 1

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OSD Menu

HOT KEY

VOLUME：Press / button to adjust the volume.

KEY LOCK：Press remote control KEY LOCK to enable this function.

KEY UN-LOCK：Press remote control KEY LOCK again to disable this
function.

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MAIN MENU

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

 Main Adjust
 Color Adjust
 Scan Setting
 Image Adjust
 Information
 Language
 Setup Menu
 PVM Function
 Recall
 Audio Control
 Exit

Press / button to select an icon, then press MENU button to confirm the selection.

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MAIN ADJUST

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return
VIVID MODE：Select Vivid mode

BRIGHTNESS：Adjust the brightness value
CONTRAST：Adjust the contrast value
SHARPNESS: Adjust the sharpness

SATURATION：Adjust the saturation
NR：Set Noise Reduction level
DLC：Set Dynamic Luminance Control ON/OFF
EXIT : Press MENU button to return to the main menu

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COLOR ADJUST

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return.
COLOR TEMP：Select the color temperature USER/ 6500K / 7500K / 9300K

RED: Adjust the RED value under USER setting
GREEN：Adjust the GREEN value under USER setting

BLUE：Adjust the BLUE value under USER setting
EXIT：Press MENU button to return to the main menu

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SCAN SETTING

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return.

ASPECT RATIO：Select aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9
UNDERSCAN：Select underscan ON/OFF/USER

H.START：Adjust horizontal start value under USER setting
H.SIZE：Adjust horizontal size value under USER setting
V.START：Adjust vertical start value under USER setting
V.SIZE：Adjust vertical size value under USER setting

EXIT：Press MENU button to return to the main menu

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IMAGE ADJUST (VGA ONLY)

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return
AUTO ADJUST：Press MENU buttons to auto adjust Image Settings

H. POSITION：Adjust the horizontal position value manually
V. POSITION：Adjust the vertical position value manually
PHASE：Adjust the phase value manually
CLOCK：Adjust the clock value manually

EXIT：Press MENU button to return to the main menu

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INFORMATION

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

LANGUAGE

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon.

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection and return.

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SETUP MENU

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return

OSD TIMEOUT：Adjust the OSD timeout
OSD BLENDING：Select OSD blending LOW/MIDDLE/HIGH/OFF
BACKLIGHT CONTROL：Select backlight control TIMER/SENSOR/OFF

BACKLIGHT TIMER：Set backlight timer 10min~120min, 10min increment/click
LED FLASH：FLASH 1sec(on)/1sec(off) - - OFF/ON
LED SWAP：Set LED color GREEN or RED
FW. UPDATE (USB)：Plug USB with update FW then select this icon to update PVM FW
EXIT：Press MENU button to return to the main menu

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PVM FUNCTION (VIDEO ONLY)

0- RECORDING IN PROGRESS

1- RECORDING

2- WELCOME

3- CAMERA OPERATING

4- CAMERA ON DUTY

5- VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return

DISPLAY MESSAGE：Set the warning message ON or OFF
WARNING MESSAGE：Select the warning message (0~5, USER).

The default warning message 0-5 is:

USER EDIT：(Remote) Left and Right to change the position, Up and Down to select the
(Key button) Source key to go next edit position, Up and Down to select the

IMAGE MODE : Select OFF / MOTION / SWITCH

SWITCH TIMER : In Switch mode, Switch source can be any combination of

MOTION SOURCE : In Motion mode,

character, OK to exit.
character, Menu to exit.

VGA,HDMI, CVBS, Camera, USB, SD-Card by setting OFF, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
or 60sec duration individually.

1. Main source Camera, Motion source (VGA, HDMI, CVBS, USB or SD-Card).

2. Main source USB or SD-Card, Motion source (Camera)

3. Main source VGA, Motion source (Camera)

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4. Main source HDMI, Motion source (Camera)

5. Main source CVBS, Motion source (Camera)

MOTION SENSITIVITY : In Motion mode, Motion sensitivity can select LOW,

MIDDLE or HIGH.

MOTION DURATION : In Motion mode, Motion duration can setting to 10, 20, 30, 40,

50 or 60sec. This is to set the time duration stay on the motion triggered
source before returns to previous screen.

CAMERA POWER : Set Camera Power ON or OFF, when PVM power is off.

RECALL

Press MENU button to recall PVM Monitor to factory default setting.

AUDIO CONTROL

Press MENU button to enter the sub-menu

1. Press / button to select an icon

2. Press MENU button to confirm the selection.

3. Press / button to adjust the value

4. Press MENU button to return
VOLUME：Adjust the PVM Monitor volume.

MUTE：Select Audio MUTE ON/OFF.

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Multi Media Player OSD Menu

MMP Control:

1.  Stop key

2. ||► Play / Pause key

3. / Rewind / Fast-Forward key

4. VOL+/ VOL – Hot key for volume
control

5. INFO key to enter to MMP OSD

6. Up/ Down/ Left/ Right keys – Scrolling
up. down, left or right.

7. OK key to confirm the selection

8. EXIT key to previous MMP menu

The Multi Media Player (MMP) allows viewing of digital photo, music, movie and text from USB
or SD card. It is operated by Remote Control

NOTE: When press on “MMP” button, the Multi Media Player to read external memory device
on USB first, the USB icon will shows on left-top corner of screen; press “MMP” button again to
switch to SD Card (it takes ~10 second to loading, be patient!).

The MMP software has five main components:

• Digital Photo Playback—display digital photos.

• Digital Music Playback—playback music.

• Digital Movie Playback—watches movie.

• File Browsing— review content of memory card.

The MMP support following format

1. Video Decoding - MPEG2, MPEG4,H.264,Realmedia,AVS

2. Video Format – avi, asf, mp4

3. Audio Decoding - MPEG-1,MPEG-2,MP3,AAC-LC,WMA

4. Digital Picture – JPEG

5. Memory Card – Support up to 16GB SD card

REMOTE CONTROL

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Camera OSD Menu

Camera Control:

1. Press Menu button to enter to
Camera OSD

2. Press Enter button to confirm the
selection

3. Press Up / Down buttons to select
an item.

4. Press Left / Right buttons to adjust
the value.

The Camera OSD is controlled by Remote Controller. The definition of Remote Controller is
defined as below.

REMOTE CONTROL

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OSD MENU

Press the remote control MENU button to display MENU. You can set the FOCUS ADJ, LENS,
EXPOSURE, BACKLIGHT, DAY&NIGHT, WHITE BAL, IMAGE, DNR, SPECIAL and
SYSTEM to ensure the image quality.

LENS：

According to the lens type, you can enter the submenu and setup the
MODE.

EXPOSURE：

Press the MENU button into the exposure submenu, and setup the
BRIGHTEN, SHUTTER, SENS-UP and AGC.

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BACKLIGHT OFF (HLC, BLC, WDR, OFF)

Press the MENU button into the submenu, and adjust each mode.

DAY&NIGHT

Press the MENU button into the submenu, and adjust the DAY&NIGHT, and adjust MODE,
IR-LED, ANTI-SAT, AGC… etc.

WHITE BALANCE AUTO (AUTOEXT, PRESET, MANUAL)

Press the MENU button into the submenu to select desired mode. In MANUAL submenu, can
adjust KELVIN (LOW, MIDDEL, HIGH), R-GAIN and B-GAIN.

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IMAGE:

Press the MENU button into the IMAGE submenu, can adjust SHARPNESS, GAMMA,
COLOR GAIN, MIRROR and FLIP.

SPECIAL：

Press the MENU button into the SPECIAL submenu to adjust
D-ZOOM (1.0x (1.0x – 8.0x)
ACE (OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH)
DEFOG (OFF, ON (AUTO, MANUAL))
SHADING (OFF, ON)
PRIVACY (OFF, ON)
INTELLIGENT (MOTION, ALARM, QUICK ZOOM)
to ensure the image quality.

SYSTEM:

Press the MENU button into the SYSTEM submenu to adjust
CAMERA ID
VIEW ANGLE (WIDE 4:3, WIDE 16:9, NORMAL)
CVBS (NTSC, PAL)
LANGUAGE (ENG, CHINESE, JPN, KOR)
CAM TITLE
RESET

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Regulatory Agency

Safety Approvals

This series design shall meet the standards of the following domestic and foreign agencies:
CE LVD : EN60950-1

EMI/EMS Emission Approvals

This series design shall meet following EMI/EMS specifications:
FCC Compliance: FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 15, subpart B, Class B.
CE COMPLIANCE: EN55022 Class B.

EN55024.
EN50130-4

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF):

MTBF shall be 30,000 hours minimum at 90% confidence level and 100% duty cycle
continuous operation at 25oC. The calculation does not include LCD panel.

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Mechanical

Cabinet

Material: Metal. Finish: Black

Dimensions of APVM121W (21.5” PVM)

Unit: inch

Net Weight: 5.95Kg /13.09 lb,

Shipping Weight: 7.56Kg / 16.64b

Packing Dimension (L x W x H): 598x125x466mm / 23.54 x 4.92x 18.35 inch

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Dimensions of APVM127W (27” PVM)

Unit: inch

Net Weight: 7.95Kgs /17.49 lbs

Gross Weight: 10.5Kgs / 23.10lbs

Packing Dimension (L x W x H): 732 x 125 x 533mm / 28.82 x 4.92x 20.98 inch

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VESA mounting

Caution

This 21.5” / 27” PVM is intended to be fixed to a surface during use. Use a
bracket rated for the weight of the unit. Follow the bracket instructions for fixing to
a surface.

Model VESA Spec. of screw hole

APVM121W 100x100 mm M4 x 5mm
200x100 mm

APVM127W 100x100 mm M4 x 5mm
200x100 mm

 Use appropriate screws to mount VESA bracket (Screw hole: M4 x 5mm), failure to do so

may cause serious injury.

 Ensure that the VESA bracket has an adequate size mounting plate, screws and/or fixings

to support the weight of the monitor and bracket to the surface to which it is being attached.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

 If there is any doubt of the suitability of a mount or fixing method, a qualified technician

should be consulted.

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