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Important Information And
Customer Assistance
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9 BAND®
RADAR/LASER DETECTOR WITH
EXTRA SENSORY DETECTION
ESR 700
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Operating Instructions
Printed in Korea
Part No. 480-913-P
Version C
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Important Information
Federal Laws Governing The Use Of Radar Detectors
It is not against federal law to receive radar transmissions with your Cobra radar/
laser detector. The Communications Act of 1934 guarantees your right to receive
radio transmissions on any frequency. Local laws that contravene this Act, while
illegal, may be enforced by your local law enforcement officials until and unless
they are prohibited from doing so by federal court action.
Safety Alert
Use of this product is not intended to, and does not, ensure that motorists or
passengers will not be involved in traffic accidents. It is only intended to alert
the motorist that an emergency vehicle equipped with a Cobra Safety Alert
transmitter is within range as defined by that product. Please call local fire
and police departments to learn if coverage exists in your area.
Safe Driving
Motorists, as well as operators of emergency or service vehicles, are expected to
exercise all due caution while using this product, and to obey all applicable traffic laws.
Security Of Your Vehicle
Before leaving your vehicle, always remember to conceal your radar detector
in order to reduce the possibility of break-in and theft.
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance
Should you encounter any problems with this product, or not understand its many features,
please refer to this owner’s manual. If you require further assistance after reading this
manual, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services:
For Assistance in the U.S.A.
Automated Help Desk English only. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 773-889-3087 (phone).
Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish. 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time
Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) 773-889-3087 (phone).
Questions English and Spanish. Faxes can be received at 773-622-2269 (fax).
Technical Assistance English only. www.cobra.com (on-line: Frequently Asked
Questions). English and Spanish. productinfo@cobra.com (e-mail).
For Assistance Outside the U.S.A.
Contact Your Local Dealer
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Introduction
Assistance
Warranty
Assistance
Warranty
Controls, Indicators
And Connections
Introduction
Display And Product Features
Customer Assistance
Accessories Order Info
Controls, Indicators And Connections
Windshield Bracket
Release Button
On-Off/
Volume
Control
Allows you
to adjust the
volume of the
tone alerts.
Mute Button
For manual mute or auto
mute of audio alerts.
WARNING
Modifications or parts substitutions not approved
by Cobra Electronics Corporation may violate
FCC Rules and void your authority to operate
this equipment.
12V DC
Power Jack
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Windshield
LaserEye
For 360° detection of
laser signals.
Bracket Mount
Speaker
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City Button
For City or Highway
modes to reduce
false alerts.
Display
Power
Indicator
Radar
Indicators
Laser
Indicator
City/ Highway
Mode Indicators
VG-2 And Safety
Indicators
NOTE: In This Manual
When steady,
the display will
be shown:
Product Features
Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the ESR 700
radar/laser detector from Cobra. Just look at some of the sophisticated
features and capabilities your new unit includes:
Detection And Separate Alerts For:
Radar signals (X, K and Ka bands,
with signal strength indicated),
laser and VG-2 signals
LaserEye
For 360° detection of laser signals
Instant-On Ready
Detects radar guns with “instant-on” (very
fast) speed monitoring capabilities
Tone Alerts
With adjustable volume
This booklet describes the simple steps for mounting and setting up your detector.
It also provides helpful information about how radar and laser guns are used and
how you can interpret the alerts you receive.
Warranty
UltraBright Data Display
Is easy to read
City Or Highway
Modes to reduce false alerts
Safety Alert
Traffic warning system distinguishes
important safety alerts from other
K band signals
Manual Mute Or Auto Mute
A mute function of audio alerts
Mounting
Mounts easily on windshield
or dashboard
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Ordering From U.S.A.
Call 773-889-3087 for pricing or visit www.cobra.com.
For Credit Card Orders
Call 773-889-3087 [Press one from the main menu] 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Central Time,
Monday through Friday.
Make Check or Money Order Payable To
Cobra Electronics, Attn: Accessories Dept.,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
To Order Online
Please visit our website: www.cobra.com
Item # Description
420-030-N-001 Straight 12V Power Cord
420-026-N-001 Coiled 12V Power Cord
545-159-N-001 Windshield Mounting Bracket
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CLP-2B Dual Port Power Adapter
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Introduction
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Important Information ........................................ A1
Customer Assistance
Controls, Indicators And Connections
Display
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Product Features
Your Detector
Installation
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Getting Started
Settings
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Highway/City Mode .......................................... 6
Muting An Alert
Auto Mute Mode
Detection
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Signals Detected ............................................ 8
Audio Alerts
Visual Display
Instant-On Detection
Responding To Alerts
Understanding Radar And Laser
Maintenance
Specifications
Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Customer Assistance
Product Service
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Trademark Acknowledgement
Optional Accessories
Accessories Order Info
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Your Detector
Installation
Your Detector
Installation
Installation
Where To Mount Your Unit
You will get optimum performance from your detector if you Mount it at a
point approximately in the center of the vehicle, as low as possible on the
front windshield without obstructing the unit’s view of the road either to
the front or rear. You can also mount it directly on the dashboard.
Windshield Mounting Dashboard Mounting
The unit’s lens must not be blocked and the LaserEye should have a clear
view out the back window to allow 360° detection.
The LaserEye Should Have A Clear View
Radar and laser signals pass through glass but not through other materials
and objects. Objects that can block or weaken incoming signals include:
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Windshield wiper blades
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Mirrored sun screens
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Dark tinting at the top of the windshield
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Heated windshields currently available on some vehicles
(Instaclear for Ford, Electriclear for GM.) Consult your dealer
to see if you have this option.
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Windshield Mounting
1. Attach the rubber
cups to the bracket.
2. Make sure the rubber cups and your windshield are clean.
3. Push the bracket firmly
onto the windshield.
4. Attach the detector to
the bracket. Check the
angle of the unit.
5. To adjust the angle if
necessary, gently push or
pull on the bracket to bend
it. DO NOT use the detector
to bend the bracket.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
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Your Detector
Assistance
Warranty
Notice
Installation
Your Detector
Getting Started
Dashboard Mounting
1. Place the detector on the dashboard to find a location
where the unit has a clear, level view of the road.
The angle can NOT be adjusted after mounting.
Remove the paper backing
2.
from one (1) side of the
hook-and-loop fastener.
3. Attach the pad to the
dashboard at your chosen
location and remove the
other paper backing.
4. Attach the detector to the
hook-and-loop fastener.
You can remove and
reattach the unit as
often as you like.
6. Plug the power cord
into the detector.
Getting Started
On-Off/
Volume Control
Rotate clockwise
(away from you)
Power On
To Turn On The Unit And Adjust The Audio Volume
Rotate the On-Off/
Volume control
clockwise (away
from you).
Tone
Visual Display
Three (3) beeps The power indicator will light
up in the display indicating
that the power is On
NOTE
In some vehicles, power is supplied to the cigarette lighter
even while the ignition is Off. If this is the case with your
vehicle, you should turn Off or unplug your detector when
parking for lengthy periods.
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7. Plug the cigarette lighter
adapter on the power
cord into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
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Your Detector
Settings
Your Detector
Settings
Settings
When changing the Settings on your detector, please keep in mind:
• Each time the unit is turned On the factory settings of Highway
and Auto Mute-On will be set. They can be changed while the
unit is in use as described in the following sections.
Highway/City Mode
Setting your detector to City mode delays all X band audio alerts at lower
signal strength levels. (A single beep will sound when the signal is first
detected.) This will reduce false alerts while you are driving in, or near,
urban areas where there are many sources for conflicting X band signals
such as microwave towers and automatic door openers.
To change settings, follow the procedure listed below, which indicates
what you will see and hear as you complete each step. The factory setting
is Highway mode.
Highway Mode
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S
City Mode
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
To Change From Highway Mode To City Mode
Press and release
the City button.
To Change From City Mode Back To Highway Mode
Press and release
the City button again.
Tone
One (1) beep
Tone
Two (2) beeps
Visual Display
C
appears in the display
Visual Display
C
off
City Button
Press and release
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Muting An Alert
Your detector allows you to quickly turn Off an audio Alert by momentarily
pressing the Mute button. If you press the Mute button a second time
during the Alert, the audio Alert will be turned back On.
Auto Mute Mode
Auto Mute will automatically reduce the audio volume of all alerts
after four (4) seconds for as long as the signal is detected. The factory
setting for Auto Mute is On.
Mute Button
Press and release
To Turn Auto Mute Off
Press and release
the Mute button
while no alert
is occurring.
To Turn Auto Mute On
Press and release
the Mute button
again while no
alert is occurring.
Tone
One (1) beep None
Tone
Two (2) beeps None
Visual Display
Visual Display
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Your Detector
Detection
Your Detector
Detection
Detection
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
Audio Alerts
A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K and Ka band
radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
the signal detected. (See responding to alerts on page 11.)
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the UltraBright
data Display.
During radar alerts the letters X or K⁄Ka will appear.
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
During laser alerts the letter L will appear.
Laser Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
During VG-2 and Safety Alerts, the letters V⁄S
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected Safety Alert Signal Detected
K Signal DetectedX Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
Ka Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
will appear.
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Radar Signals And Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display
K Band Radar
Ka Band Radar
X Band Radar X is Steady
K
⁄Ka is Steady
K
⁄Ka is Steady
X Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
Ka Signal DetectedK Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
Laser Signals And Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display
LTI 20-20* L is Steady
LTI Ultra-Lyte* L is Steady
Kustom Signals ProLaser* L is Steady
Kustom Signals ProLaser III* L is Steady
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
Laser Signal Detected
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
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X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
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Assistance
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Detection
Your Detector
Detection
Safety Alert Signals And Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display
Emergency Vehicles
Road Hazards
Trains
Safety Alert Signal Detected
V
⁄S is Steady
V
⁄S is Steady
V
⁄S is Steady
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
VG-2 Alert Signal And Visual Display
Type of Signal Visual Display
Interceptor VG-2
VG-2 Alert Signal Detected
V
⁄S is Steady
X K⁄Ka L V⁄S C
Instant-On Detection
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
NOTE
You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
Responding To Alerts
Description Interpretation
Tone repeats slowly at
first, then speeds up
rapidly.
Tone sounds one (1)
time only.
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly.
Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge,
then speeds up sharply as
you reach it.
Tone repeats slowly
for a short period.
Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are
Any Safety Alert. You are nearing an
Probably police radar FULL ALERT
Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar
or VG-2 nearby
Radar or VG-2 nearby
has been activated
suddenly
Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge
Probably a false alarm Exercise caution
never false alarms
emergency vehicle, railroad
crossing,
or road hazard
(construction,
accident, etc.)
Recommended
Response
Exercise caution
FULL ALERT
FULL ALERT
FULL ALERT
Exercise caution
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Your Detector
Understanding Radar And Laser
Your Detector
Understanding Radar And Laser
Understanding Radar And Laser
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Three (3) band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band 10.525 GHz
K band 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Your detector detects signals in all three (3) radar bands.
VG-2
VG-2 is a “detector detector” that works by detecting low-level signals
emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals that
can be detected by VG-2, but does detect VG-2 signals and will alert you
when a device is in use near your vehicle.
Safety Alert® Traffic Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.
Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.
Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.
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LIDAR (Laser)
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement
interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
n Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
n Can LIDAR operate through glass?
Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.
n Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
n Is LIDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.
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Your Detector
Maintenance And Specifications
Warranty
Warranty And Product Service
Maintenance
Maintenance Of Your Radar Detector
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please follow these
troubleshooting steps:
n Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
n Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter is clean
and free of corrosion.
n Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter is firmly
seated in your cigarette lighter.
n Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap
of the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)
Specifications
Band And Frequencies
Band Frequencies
X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz
Traffic Warning 24.110 ± 0.010 GHz
System 24.190 ± 0.010 GHz
24.230 ± 0.010 GHz
Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432;
5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148. Additional patents may be listed inside the product or pending.
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Limited 1-Year Warranty
For Products Purchased In The U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors, and the
com po nent parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for period of one (1)
year from the date of first consumer purchase. This war ran ty may be enforced by the first consumer
pur chas er, pro vid ed that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, de fec tive 9 Band Radar/Laser Detectors,
products or com po nent parts upon de liv ery to the Cobra Factory Service Department, ac com pa nied
by proof of the date of first consumer pur chase, such as a du pli cat ed copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service, but the
return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply: 1)
2)
In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of un au tho rized alterations or repairs.
3) If the serial number has been altered, defaced or re moved. 4) If the owner of the product resides
outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including war ran ties of mer chant abil i ty and fitness for a par tic u lar purpose
are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, con se quen tial or oth er dam ag es; including,
without lim i ta tion, damages re sult ing from loss of use or cost of in stal la tion.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the ex clu sion
or limitation of incidental or con se quen tial dam ag es, so the above lim itations may not apply to you.
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To any product dam aged by accident.
Product Service
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing…
PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return this product to the store.
See customer assistance on page A1.
If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra before sending the product. This
will ensure the fastest turn-around time on any repair. If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its
factory, the following must be furnished to have the product serviced and returned:
1. For Warranty Repair include some form of proof-of-purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction
or carbon of a sales receipt. Make sure the date of purchase and product model number are clearly
readable. If the originals are sent, they cannot be returned; 2. Send the entire product; 3. Enclose
a description of what is happening with the product. Include a typed or clearly printed name and
address of where the product is to be returned, with phone number (required for shipment).
4. Pack product securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material;
5. Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service (UPS) or
Priority Mail to avoid loss in transit to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street, Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.A.; 6. If the product is in warranty, upon
receipt of the product it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model. Please allow
approximately 3 – 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status. If the product is out of warranty, a letter
will automatically be sent with information as to the repair charge or replacement charge.
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Customer Assistance
Trademark Acknowledgement
And Optional Accessories
Trademark Acknowledgement
Cobra, 9 Band, DigiView, Extra Sensory Detection, HighGear, microTALK, LaserEye,
Safety Alert Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert, VG-2 Alert and Nothing comes close
to a Cobra are registered trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.
Cobra Electronics Corporation, 11 Band, EasySet, IntelliMute, IntelliShield, Road Ready,
SmartPower, Spectre Alert, UltraBright, Voice Alert and Xtreme Range Superheterodyne are
trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation.
Opticom is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear for Ford is a registered trademark of
Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear for GM is a registered trademark of General Motors
Corporation. 20-20 and Ultra-Lyte are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser and
ProLaser III are trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III and Pop are a trademarks of
MPH Industries. Spectre is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2 is a trademark of
TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar is a registered trademark of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
Optional Accessories
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra
dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can order directly from Cobra. See order
info on page 17.
Straight 12V DC Power Cord
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
Windshield Mounting Bracket
Includes suction cups
Item # 545-159-N-001
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Coiled 12V DC Power Cord
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
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Dual Port Power Adapter
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B
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