Benq W1050, HT1070A, W1050S User Manual

W1050/W1050S/HT1070A Digital Projector

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

Important safety

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

Introduction.................. 7

Projector features .................................... 7

Shipping contents...................................... 8

Projector exterior view ........................10

Positioning your

projector ..................... 16

Choosing a location ............................... 16

Obtaining a preferred projected image

size .............................................................17

Connection ................. 18

Connecting a computer ........................ 19

Connecting Video source devices ...... 20

Operation.................... 22

Starting up the projector ......................22

Adjusting the projected image ............. 23

Using the menus ..................................... 25

Securing the projector .......................... 28

Switching input signal ............................. 30

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

Optimizing the image .............................33

Advanced picture quality controls......36

Hiding the image ..................................... 39

Operating in a high altitude

environment.............................................39

Adjusting the sound ............................... 40

Locking control keys..............................40

Personalizing the projector menu

display........................................................ 41

Select the lamp saver mode .................41

Shutting down the projector ...............42

Menu operation....................................... 43

Maintenance ............... 58

Care of the projector ............................58

Lamp information ....................................59

Troubleshooting......... 66

Specifications.............. 67

Dimensions ...............................................68

Ceiling mount installation......................68

Timing chart .............................................69

Warranty and Copyright

information................. 73

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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.

4. Always open the lens shutter

or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on.

5. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC, 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).

3. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. 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)

7. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

8. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to break on rare occasions.

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

11. 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.

Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

9. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged.

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12. 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.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

13. 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.

- 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).

14. 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.

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

- Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right, nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back. Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of, or damage to, the lamp.

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Safety Instructions (Continued)

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation.

Use only BenQ's Ceiling Mount Kit for mounting the projector and ensure it is securely installed.

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Introduction

Projector features

This model is one of the best projectors available in the world. You can enjoy the best performance video quality with up to 300-inch projection across various devices such as PC, laptop, DVD and VCR even document camera to bring all possibility to life.

The projector offers the following features

• Basic and Advanced menu types for your selection.

• Wall color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors

• Auto source speeding up the signal detecting process

• Color management allowing color adjusents to your liking

• Selectable quick cooling function makes the projector cool in a shorter time

• One-key auto-adjustment to display the best picture quality

• Less than 0.5 W power consumption in standby mode

• 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

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Quick start guide Warranty card* Remote control with

battery

User manual CD

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Optional accessories

1. Spare lamp kit

2. Ceiling mount kit

3. Carry bag

4. 3D glasses

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Projector exterior view

Front/upper side

Rear/lower side

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1. External control panel (See "Projector" on page 11 for details.)

2. Lamp cover

3. Vent (air inhale)

4. Focus ring

5. Zoom ring

6. Front IR remote sensor

7. Projection lens

8. Quick-release lever

9. USB mini-B input jack

10. RS-232 control port

11. RGB (PC) signal input jack

12. HDMI input jack

13. Audio input jack

14. Audio output jack

15. Kensington anti-theft lock slot

16. Security bar

17. Vent (heated air exhaust)

18. Rear adjuster foot

19. Front adjuster foot

20. Ceiling mount holes

21. Video input jack

22. AC power cord inlet

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Controls and functions

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1. Focus ring

Adjusts the focus of the projected image. See "Fine-tuning the image size

and clarity" on page 24 for details.

2. Zoom ring

Adjusts the size of the image. See "Fine-

tuning the image size and clarity" on page 24 for details.

3. OK

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page

33 for details.

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using

the menus" on page 25 for details.

4. POWER indicator light

Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation. See "Indicators" on

page 65 for detail.

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5. TEMP (temperature) warning light

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

"Indicators" on page 65 for details.

6. LAMP indicator light

Indicates the status of the lamp. Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem. See "Indicators"

on page 65 for details.

7. POWER

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

projector" on page 22 and "Shutting down the projector" on page 42 for

details.

8. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 30 for

details.

9. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu or exits and saves menu settings when it is on top level of OSD menu.

10. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, exits and saves menu settings.

11. AUTO

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

23 for details.

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12. Keystone/Arrow keys ( / Up, /Down)

Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection. See "Correcting keystone" on page 24 for details.

13. ECO BLANK

Used to hide the screen picture. See

"Hiding the image" on page 39 for

details.

Ceiling mounting the projector

We want you to have a pleasant experience using your BenQ projector, so we need to bring this safety matter to your attention to prevent possible damage to person and property. If you intend to mount your projector on the ceiling, we strongly recommend that you use a proper fitting BenQ projector ceiling mount kit and that you ensure it is securely and safely installed. If you use a non-BenQ brand projector ceiling mount kit, there is a safety risk that the projector may fall from the ceiling due to an improper attachment through the use of the wrong gauge or length screws. You can purchase a BenQ projector ceiling mount kit from the place you purchased your BenQ projector. BenQ recommends that you also purchase a separate Kensington lock compatible security cable and attach it securely to both the Kensington lock slot on the projector and the base of the ceiling mount bracket. This will perform the secondary role of restraining the projector should its attachment to the mounting bracket become loose.

14. Volume /Arrow keys ( / Left, / Right)

Adjusts the sound level. When the On-Screen Display (OSD)

menu is activated, the #12 and #14 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on

page 25 for details.

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Remote control

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1. ON

Turns on the projector. See "Starting up

the projector" on page 22 for details.

2. Keystone

Turns on or off Keystone menu. See

"Correcting keystone" on page 29 for

details.

3. Up/ Down/ Left/ Right

When the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu is activated, the keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments. See "Using the menus" on page 25 for details.

4. BACK

Goes back to previous OSD menu or exits and saves menu settings when it is on the top level of OSD menu.

5. PIC MODE

Selects an available picture setup mode. See "Selecting a picture mode" on page

33 for details.

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6. BRIGHT BOOST BRIGHT BOOST is not supported

by this model.

7. 3D

Activates the 3D On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item.

8. BRIGHT

Displays Bright mode menu.

9. COLOR TEMP

Displays the color temperature setting bar.

10. GAMMA

Selects a gamma value.

11. OFF

Turns off the projector. See "Shutting

down the projector" on page 42 for

details.

12. SOURCE

Displays the source selection bar. See

"Switching input signal" on page 30 for

details.

13. OK

Activates the selected On-Screen Display (OSD) menu item. See "Using

the menus" on page 25 for details.

14. MENU

Turns on the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, exits and saves menu

settings.

25 for details

See "Using the menus" on page

15. Volume keys (VOL / )

Adjusts the sound level.

16. INVERT

Inverts right/left eye picture when 3D mode is activated.

17. Mute

Toggles projector audio between on and off.

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18. CONTRAST

Displays the contrast setting bar.

19. AUTO

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

on page 23 for details.

20. LIGHT MODE

Displays the lamp power mode selection bar (Normal/Economic/ SmartEco).

21. COLOR MANAGE

Displays the color management setting bar.

22. ECO BLANK

Press the ECO BLANK button to turn off the image for a period of time with 70% lamp power saving. Press again to restore the image. See "Hiding the

image" on page 39 for details.

23. SHARP

Displays the sharpness setting bar.

Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the front of the projector. The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 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 8 meters (~ 26 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.

• Operating the projector from the front

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Replacing the remote control battery

1. To open the battery cover, turn the remote control over to view its back, push on the finger grip on the cover and slide it up in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. The cover will slide off.

2. Remove any existing batteries (if necessary) and install two AAA batteries observing the battery polarities as indicated in the base of the battery compartment. Positive (+) goes to positive and negative (-) goes to negative.

3. Refit the cover by aligning it with the base and sliding it back down into position.

Stop when it clicks into place.

• 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

Choosing a location

Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations:

1. Front Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

2. Front Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.

Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling.

Set Front Ceiling in the Projector Position* menu after you turn the projector on.

3. Rear Table

Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen is required.

Set Rear Table in the Projector Position* menu after you turn the projector on.

4. Rear Ceiling

Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.

Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location.

Set Rear Ceiling in the Projector Position* menu after you turn the projector on.

*There are two menu types for your selection. One is Basic, and the other is Advanced. From the Basic menu, you can select Projector Position when the projector is without input signal. From the Advanced menu, you can select Projector Position in the System Setup: Basic menu. See "Using the menus" on page

28 for details.

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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.

Projection dimensions

Refer to "Dimensions" on page 68 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position.

Diagonal

Screen

Center of lens

Vertical offset

Projection distance

The screen aspect ratio is 16:9 and the projected picture is 16:9

Screen size Projection distance (mm) Vertica l offse t

Min

(mm)H(mm)

distance

Inch mm (max.

zoom)

Average Max

distance

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30 762 664 374 881 977 1074 26 35 889 775 436 1037 1149 1262 31 40 1016 886 498 1192 1321 1450 35 50 1270 1107 623 1502 1664 1826 44 60 1524 1328 747 1813 2008 2202 52

80 2032 1771 996 2435 2695 2955 70 100 2540 2214 1245 3057 3382 3708 87 120 3048 2657 1494 3678 4069 4460 105 150 3810 3321 1868 4610 5100 5589 131 200 5080 4428 2491 6164 6817 7471 174 220 5588 4870 2740 6785 7504 8223 192 250 6350 5535 3113 7718 8535 9352 218 300 7620 6641 3736 9271 10253 11234 262

For example, if using a 120-inch screen, the average projection distance is 4069 mm and with a vertical offset of 105 mm.

If your measured projection distance is 5.0 m (5000 mm), the closest match in the

"Projection distance (mm)" column is 5100 mm. Looking across this row shows that a 150''

(about 4.0 m) screen is required.

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.

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Connection

When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:

1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.

2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.

3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.

1. VGA cable 2. VGA to DVI-A cable

3. USB Cable 4. HDMI cable

5. Audio cable (PC/RCA

6. Video cable

jack)

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• In the connections shown above, some cables may not be included with the projector (see "Shipping contents" on page 8). They are commercially available from electronics stores.

• For detailed connection methods, see pages 19-21.

• For the combination of an active audio in source, see the marks in the illustration.

Connecting a computer

The projector can connect to both IBM® compatibles and Macintosh® 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 VGA):

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 PC signal input jack on the

projector.

3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker(s) in your presentations, take a

suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the computer, and the other end to the AUDIO IN jack of the projector. When you connect audio output signal from a computer, please balance out the volume control bar to obtain an optimal sound effects.

4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the

cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).

To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer (using HDMI):

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

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on the

projector.

Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. 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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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:

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name

HDMI 1/HDMI 2

Video

Te r m i n a l

appearance

HDM1 1/HDMI 2 "Connecting a

VIDEO "Connecting a

Reference Picture quality

HDMI source

device" on page 20

composite source

device" on page 21

Better

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Connecting a HDMI source device

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

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players 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 a HDMI source device:

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

source device. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI signal input jack on the projector. Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio" on page 44 for details.

2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 jack on

the projector.

• 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.

• In the unlikely event that you connect the projector to a DVD player via the projector's HDMI input and the projected picture displays wrong colors, please change the color space to YUV.

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Connecting a composite source device

Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused composite output jack 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 Video source device:

1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the Video output jack 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(s) in your presentations, take a

suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the audio output jack of the device, and the other end to the AUDIO IN jack of the projector.

4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the

cable to the AUDIO OUT jack of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied). Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See "Audio" on page 44 for details.

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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Operation

Starting up the projector

1. Plug the power cord into the projector and

into a power outlet. Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been applied.

• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cable) only with the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock and fire.

If Direct Power On function (in the Advanced menu > System Setup: Basic)* is

•

activated, the projector will turn on automatically after the power cord has been connected and power has been applied.

for details.

*There are two menu types for your selection. One is Basic, and the other is

•

Advanced. From the Basic menu, you can select Menu Type when the projector is without input signal. From the Advanced menu, you can select Menu Type in the System Setup: Basic > Menu Settings menu. See "Using the menus" on page

25 for details.

2. Press POWER on the projector or

ON on the remote control to start the

projector. The POWER flashes and stays orange when the projector is on.

The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a startup logo is projected.

(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.

If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the cooling fan for approximately 90 seconds before energizing the lamp.

See "Direct Power On" on page 54

3. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD language

following the on-screen instructions.

4. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter a six digit

password. See "Utilizing the password function" on page 28 for details.

5. Switch all of the connected equipment on.

6. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current input signal being

scanned displays in the screen. If the projector doesn't detect a valid signal, the message 'No Signal' will continue displaying until an input signal is found.

You can also press Source on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal. See "Switching input signal" on page 30 for details.

Operation

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