Benq GP10 User Manual

GP10
Ultra Lite LED Projector

User Manual

Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s

Important safety

instructions ................... 3

Introduction.................. 6

Projector features.....................................6

Shipping contents ......................................7

Projector exterior view...........................8

Controls and functions ............................9

Positioning your

projector ..................... 14

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size..............................................................14

Connection ................. 16

Connecting the power...........................16

Connecting the DVD player.................16

Connecting a computer.........................17

Connecting Video source devices.......19

Connecting an HDMI source device ..20
Connecting a Component Video source

device.........................................................21

Connecting a composite Video source

device.........................................................22

Connecting an external speaker..........23

Connecting to an external memory

device.........................................................24

Playing sound through the projector..25

Selecting the aspect ratio...................... 31

Optimizing the image............................. 32

Operating in a high

altitude environment ............................. 34

Adjusting the sound ............................... 34

Displaying images with PC and Video

source devices.........................................36

Using PC/ Video pop-up menus .......... 37

Displaying files with internal memory,

USB Drive and SD card......................... 39

Using USB streaming ............................. 51

Using wireless streaming ...................... 53

Using settings menu ...............................60

Shutting down the projector ............... 65

Maintenance ............... 66

Care of the projector............................ 66

Troubleshooting......... 68

Specifications.............. 69

Projector specifications......................... 69

Dimensions ..............................................70

Timing chart............................................. 71

Warranty and Copyright

information................. 74

Operation ................... 26

Starting up the projector ......................26

Switching input signal .............................26

Adjusting the projected image .............27

Hiding the image......................................28

Securing the projector...........................29

Firmware upgrade...................................31

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Important safety instructions

Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information
technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that
you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product.

Safety Instructions

1. Please read this manual before
you operate your projector. Save

it for future reference.

2. Do not look straight at the
projector lens during operation.
The intense light beam may damage
your eyes.

3. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.

4. In some countries, the line voltage is
NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a
mains voltage of 19 volts DC, but
could fail if power cuts or surges of

10 volts occur. In areas where the
mains voltage may fluctuate or
cut out, it is recommended that
you connect your projector
through a power stabilizer, surge
protector or uninterruptible
power supply (UPS).

5. Do not block the projection lens with
any objects when the projector is
under operation as this could cause
the objects to become heated and
deformed or even cause a fire.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

6. Never replace any electronic
components unless the projector is
unplugged.

7. Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, sustaining serious
damage.

8. Do not attempt to disassemble this
projector. There are dangerous high
voltages inside which may cause
death if you should come into
contact with live parts. Refer
servicing only to suitably qualified
professional service personnel.

9. When the projector is under
operation, you may sense some
heated air and odor from its
ventilation grill. It is a normal
phenomenon and not a product
defect.

10. Do not place this projector in any
of the following environments.

- Space that is poorly ventilated or
confined. Allow at least 50 cm
clearance from walls and free flow of
air around the projector.

- Locations where temperatures may
become excessively high, such as the
inside of a car with all windows rolled
up.

- Locations where excessive humidity,
dust, or cigarette smoke may
contaminate optical components,
shortening the projector's life span
and darkening the image.

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(10000 feet)

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

- Locations near fire alarms

- Locations with an ambient temperature
above 40°C / 104°F

- Locations where the altitudes are higher
than 3000 m (10000 feet).

13. Do not stand the projector on end
vertically. Doing so may cause the
projector to fall over, causing injury or
resulting in damage to the projector.

11. Do not block the ventilation holes.

- Do not place this projector on a blanket,
bedding or any other soft surface.

- Do not cover this projector with a cloth
or any other item.

- Do not place inflammables near the
projector.

If the ventilation holes are seriously
obstructed, overheating inside the
projector may result in a fire.

12. Always place the projector on a level,
horizontal surface during operation.

14. Do not step on the projector or place
any objects upon it. Besides probable
physical damage to the projector,
doing so may result in accidents and
possible injury.

15. Do not place liquids near or on the
projector. Liquids spilled into the
projector may cause it to fail. If the
projector does become wet,
disconnect it from the power supply's
wall socket and call BenQ to have the
projector serviced.

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Introduction

Projector features

The projector integrates high-performance optical engine projection and a user-friendly
design to deliver high reliability and ease of use.

The projector offers the following features.

• Advanced LED light source

Long lasting LEDs provides a longer life span than traditional lamps.

• Optical engine with DLP technologies
WXGA resolution and a bright picture.

• Various useful features

Supports iPhone/iPod player, multimedia player, document viewer, internal memory, SD
card, USB flash drive, and USB display

•Easy to carry

The projector is small and light, making it useful for business trips and leisure activities.
You can view documents, videos and photos anywhere.

• Multiple input ports

Multiple input ports, including PC, AV, HDMI, USB, and SD card provide flexible
connectivity with peripheral devices.

• Audio input & output
Equipped with 3W x 2 speakers with RCA & mini-jack input ports and phone jack
output port

• Convenient menu items
Friendly menu is used for all types of inputs, making the projector easy to use.

• The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting
conditions, selected input signal contrast/brightness settings, and is proportional to
projection distance.

• The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers
specifications. This is normal and expected behavior.

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Shipping contents

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Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below. If any of these items
are missing, please contact your place of purchase.

Standard accessories

The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region, and may differ from those illustrated.

*The warranty card is only supplied in some specific regions. Please consult your dealer for
detailed information.

Projector Power cord VGA cable

Joybee GP2
Mini Projector

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Quick start guide Warranty card* Projector carrying bag

Pull the tab before using
the remote control.

Remote control with

Wi-Fi dongle

battery

User manual is inside the Projector device internal memory. Please use USB cable to link PC/
Notebook and Projector device. In main UI page, choose "USB streaming" > "USB File
transfer". Meanwhile, projector device will be treated as external storage and you can access
UM via PC/Notebook.

Optional accessories

DVD Player

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Projector exterior view

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Rear/lower side

1. Vent (cold air intake)

2. Internal Speakers

3. Vent (heated air exhaust)

4. Front IR remote sensor

5. Projection lens

6. Lens cover

7. External control panel
(See "Projector" on page 9 for
details.)

8. Focus ring

9. AC power jack

10. SD card slot

11. Type A USB jack

12. Mini-B USB jack

13. HDMI input jack

14. RGB (PC)/Component Video
(YPbPr/ YCbCr) signal input jack

15. Video input jack

16. Audio input jack

17. Audio output jack

18. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

19. Adjuster feet

20. Tripod socket

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Do not block the ventilation openings. Blocking the ventilation openings can cause your
projector to overheat and may cause it to fail.

Controls and functions

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1. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is
under operation.

2. Power

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on.
See "Starting up the projector" on page 26
and "Shutting down the projector" on page

65 for details.

3. Up/Volume up key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

- Navigate up to select the desired menu
items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. manual
keystone...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal
memory and USB Drive)

- Magnifies the volume level.

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4. Left key

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When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

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- Navigate left to select the desired menu
items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness,
contrast...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is off: (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

- Play previous video and audio file.

- Press and hold to rewind video and
audio file.

5. OK/Blank

Short press:

- Confirms a selected function when a
menu is displayed.

- Plays or pauses a video, music, photo
slideshow. (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

Long press (3 seconds):
To g g l es th e B l a n k.

6. Menu

Turns on the Pop-up setting menu.

7. Down/Volume down key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

- Navigate to down to select the desired
menu items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. manual
keystone...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is off: (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

- Reduces the volume level.

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8. TEMPerature indicator light

Lights up red if the projector's
temperature becomes too high.

9. LED indicator light

Indicates the status of the light source.
Lights up or flashes when the light source
has developed a problem.

10. Home

Directly returns to home screen from
lower level of OSD.
Exits application/pop-up message and back
to home screen directly.

11. Right key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is on:

- Navigate right to select the desired menu
items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness,
contrast...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal
memory and USB Drive)

- Play next video and audio file.

- Press and hold to fast forward video and
audio file.

12. Back

Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits
and saves menu settings.

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Remote control

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4. Left key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

- Navigate left to select the desired menu
items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness,
contrast...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is off: (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

- Play previous video and audio file.

- Press and hold to rewind video and
audio file.

5. Down/Volume down key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

- Navigate to down to select the desired

1. POWER

Toggles the projector between standby
mode and on. See "Starting up the

projector" on page 26 and "Shutting down
the projector" on page 65 for details.

2. Blank

Toggles Blank on and off. See "Hiding the

image" on page 28 for details.

3. Up/Volume up key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is on:

- Navigate up to select the desired menu
items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. manual
keystone...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is off: (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

- Magnifies the volume level.

menu items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. manual
keystone...)

When the On-Screen Display (OSD)
menu is off: (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

- Reduces the volume level.

6. Back

Returns to upper level of OSD.
Closes pop-up setting menu of OSD.
Leave current application of OSD.

7. Home

Directly returns to home screen from
lower level of OSD.

Exits application/pop-up message and
back to home screen directly.

8. Mute

Toggles projector audio between on and
off.

9. Auto

Automatically determines the best
picture timings for the displayed
computer image. See "Auto-adjusting the

image" on page 27 for details.

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10. Right key

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu
is on:

- Navigate right to select the desired menu

items.

- Make adjustments. (e.g. brightness,

contrast...)
When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu

is off: (Only applied to SD card, internal
memory and USB Drive)

- Play next video and audio file.

- Press and hold to fast forward video and

audio file.

11. OK

Confirms a selected function when a menu
is displayed.

Plays or pauses a video, music, photo
slideshow. (Only applied to SD card,
internal memory and USB Drive)

12. Menu

Turns on the Pop-up setting menu.

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Remote control effective range

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Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on
the front of the projector. The remote control must
be held at an angle within 15 degrees perpendicular
to the projector's IR remote control sensor to
function correctly. The distance between the remote
control and the sensor should not exceed 7 meters
(~ 23 feet).

Make sure that there are no obstacles between the
remote control and the IR sensor on the projector
that might obstruct the infra-red beam.

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Pull out the battery holder.

Please follow the illustrated instructions. Push and hold
the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder.

2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the
positive polarity should face outward.

3. Push the holder into the remote control.

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity.

• There may be battery damage if the battery is

incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer.

• Dispose of the used battery according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

• Never throw a battery into a fire. There may be danger of an explosion.

• If the battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove

the battery to prevent damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage.

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Positioning your projector

Obtaining a preferred projected image size

The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting (if available), and the
video format each factors in the projected image size.

16:10 is the native aspect ratio of this projector.

16:10 aspect image scaled to a 4:3 aspect

display area

The projector should always be placed horizontally level (like flat on a table), and
positioned directly perpendicular (90° right-angle square) to the horizontal center of the
screen. This prevents image distortion caused by angled projections (or projecting onto
angled surfaces).

The modern digital projector does not project directly forward (like older style reel-to­reel film projectors did). Instead, digital projectors are designed to project at a slightly
upward angle above the horizontal plane of the projector. This is so that they can be
readily placed on a table and will project forward and upwards onto a screen positioned so
that the bottom edge of the screen is above the level of the table (and everyone in the
room can see the screen).

If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, it must be mounted upside-down so that it
projects at a slightly downward angle.

You can see from the diagram on page 15, that this type of projection causes the bottom
edge of the projected image to be vertically offset from the horizontal plane of the
projector. When ceiling mounted, this refers to the top edge of the projected image.

If the projector is positioned further away from the screen, the projected image size
increases, and the vertical offset also increases proportionately.

When determining the position of the screen and projector, you will need to account for
both the projected image size and the vertical offset dimension, which are proportional to
the projection distance.

BenQ has provided a table of screen size to assist you in determining the ideal location for
your projector. Refer to "Projection dimensions" on page 15 depending on the projector
you are using. There are two dimensions to consider, the perpendicular horizontal distance
from the center of the screen (projection distance), and the vertical offset height of the
projector from the horizontal edge of the screen (offset).

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Positioning your projector

Projection dimensions

1280:800 screen diagonal

Projection distance

Center of lens

Screen

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 70 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector
before calculating the appropriate position.

Screen Size

Inches mm

30 762 646 404 750
40 1016 862 538 1000
50 1270 1077 673 1250
60 1524 1292 808 1500

80 2032 1723 1077 2000
100 2540 2154 1346 2500
120 3048 2585 1615 3000
150 3810 3231 2019 3750
200 5080 4308 2692 5000
220 5588 4739 2962 5500
250 6350 5385 3365 6250
300 7620 6462 4039 7500

W (mm) H (mm)

Projection distance in mmDiagonal

All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. BenQ recommends that
if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically test the projection size
and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it, so as to make
allowance for this projector's optical characteristics. This will help you determine the exact
mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.

Positioning your projector

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Connection

In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see

"Shipping contents" on page 7). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

Connecting the power

1. Insert one end of the provided power cord into the AC IN terminal.

2. Insert the plug on the power cord into a wall outlet. Check that the Power LED
indicator on the projector lights orange when using the AC adapter.

Connecting the DVD player

1. Take the DVD player (optional) and connect it to the projector as illustrated below.

2. Connect the projector power and insert the disc.

3. Turn on the projector and press / to select DVD and press OK to connect.

4. Use the remote control for the DVD player to operate the DVD player.

5. To disconnect the DVD player, remove the disc. And press the button on the front of
the DVD player while removing the DVD player from the projector.

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• The projector automatically starts the disc when it is inserted.

• The DVD player supports hot-plugging function. You can connect or disconnect the DVD

player while the projector is turned on.

Connection

Connecting a computer

Notebook or desktop computer

VGA cable

Audio
cable

The projector provides a VGA input socket that allows you to connect it to both IBM®
compatibles and Macintosh

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computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting

legacy version Macintosh computers.

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:

• Using a VGA cable

1. Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output socket of the
computer.

2. Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER socket on the
projector.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker, take a suitable audio cable and
connect one end of the cable to the audio output socket of the computer, and the
other end to the audio input socket on the projector.

Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.
Usually a key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a
function key labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press
FN and the labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebook's documentation to find
your notebook's key combination.

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• Using an HDMI cable

1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the computer.

2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.

• Using a USB cable

1. Take a USB cable and connect the type A end to the USB output jack of the
computer.

2. Connect the mini-B type end of the USB cable to the mini-B USB jack on the
projector. When you connect the projector to a computer, you can display
computer’s image or transfer files from your computer to the internal mem ory of the
projector.

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3. If you select USB Display, follow the on-screen message to install the USB driver in
your computer first.

4. If you select USB File Transfer, go to My Computer or Windows Explorer to access
the projector's files. The projector appears as a Removable Disk. Transfer the files
from your computer to the projector by dragging and dropping or copying and
pasting.

To disconnect the projector from a computer:

i. Click on the Windows Taskbar.

ii. Click the pop-up message.

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iii. Disconnect the USB cable only when the message says that it is safe to remove

the hardware.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the files are being copied, as this could result in loss

of data or damage to the projector.

• The connection will not end if you have projector files open on the computer. Close all

projector files and try again.

• Other versions of Windows operate similarly. Follow the correct procedure for removing a

USB device from your computer safely for your version of Windows.

Connecting Video source devices

You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above
connecting methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method
you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the
projector and the Video source device as described below:

Te r m i na l n a m e Terminal appearance Picture quality

HDMI HDMI Best

Component Video VGA Better

Video Video Good

If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video
source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating
correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.

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Connecting an HDMI source device

The projector provides a HDMI input jack that allows you to connect it to an HDMI
source device like a Blu-Ray player, a DTV tuner or a display.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data
transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, Blu-Ray player and displays over
a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused HDMI output
jacks available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to an HDMI source device:

1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output jack of the HDMI
source device.

2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the projector.

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• The HDMI cable (shown in this example) for connection your video output device is not

supplied as standard.

• The Apple Digital AV Adapter can be purchased from www.apple.com

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Connecting a Component Video source device

Audio cable

AV device

Component Video to VGA
(D-Sub) adaptor cable

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video
output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:

1. Take a Component Video to VGA (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3
RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source
device. Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue
to blue, and red to red.

2. Connect the other end to the COMPUTER socket on the projector.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker, take a suitable audio cable and
connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the Video source
device, and the other end to the audio input socket on the projector.

• When audio output jack is connected with the earphone or external speaker, the sound will

not come out from the projector speaker.

• No sound will come out from the speaker or audio output jack if video signals are not input.

Besides, the sound cannot be adjusted either.

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Connecting a composite Video source device

Video cable

Audio cable

AV d ev ice

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video
output sockets available:

• If so, you can continue with this procedure.

• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.

To connect the projector to a composite Video source device:

1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of
the Video source device.

2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the Video jack on the projector.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker, take a suitable audio cable and
connect one end of the cable to the audio output sockets of the Video source
device, and the other end to the audio input socket on the projector.

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You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video
input is unavailable for use. See "Connecting Video source devices" on page 19 for details.

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Connecting an external speaker

You can hear sound through an external speaker instead of the internal speakers built into
the projector.

To connect the projector to an external speaker source device:

1. Connect an appropriate stereo cable to the external speaker and the audio output
jack on the projector.

When the audio cable is connected to the audio output jack, the speaker output is muted.

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