Emerson NR290TTC User Manual

COMPLETE STEREO SYSTEM

with AM/FM STEREO RADIO,

CD and CASSETTE PLAYER,

and FULL SIZE STEREO PHONOGRAPH

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OWNER S MANUAL

NR290TTC

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CAUTION

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE

OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow­head symbol, within an equi­lateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence

within the product s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

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WARNING : TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK), NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in­tended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompany­ing the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read t hese i nstru ction s. Keep these instructions.Follow all instructions.Heed all warnings.

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2.)

Do not use this apparatus near water.

3.)

Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s

4.)
instructions.

5.)

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6.)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into you outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

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convenience receptacles, and point where they exit from the apparatus.

8.)

Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9.)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10.)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11.)

This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled
with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

12.)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
themanufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

13.)
Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

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15.)

The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

16.)

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks.

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Thank you............

For purchasing this Emerson Heritage Series complete home stereo

system. Inside this beautiful real wood veneer cabinet you will find a state

of the art audio system that includes an Stereo Radio, CD, and Cassette

players. 3-speed stereo phonograph, and matching wide range stereo

speakers, This system has been designed to provide you with many years

of enjoyment and trouble-free operation with an absolute minimum of care

and maintenance.

Every component in this system was in perfect working order when it left

our factory. If you experience any problems with the set up or operation of

this system, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE RETAIL STORE.

Please call the SYNNEX Canada Limited Customer Service Hotline, toll-

free, at 1-800-663-5954. One of our representatives will attempt to resolve

the problem for you. If the problem cannot be resolved by phone you will be

instructed on how to receive a replacement unit.

Please read all of the instructions in this manual to make sure you are

getting the maximum benefit out of the features included in this system.

And please save this manual for future reference. It includes your

warranty and important service information.

Once again, thank you for purchasing this Emerson Heritage Series

Complete Stereo System.

The serial number of your system is located on the back panel. Please

take a moment now to locate the serial number and write the number in the

space provided below. You may be asked to provided this number when

calling for product service.

Model Number: NR290TTC

Serial Number:

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Avoid installing this unit in places
exposed to direct sunlight or close to
heat radiating appliances such as
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much heat,
places lacking ventilation or dusty areas,

Operate controls and switches as
described in the manual.

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Before turning On the power, make

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certain that AC power cord is properly

installed.
places subject to constant vibration and/
or humid or moist areas.

Store your Cds, cassettes in a cool

area to avoid damage from heat.
Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might damage
the finish. Use a clean dry cloth.

When moving the set, be sure to first

disconnect the power cord.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1

This product contains a low power Laser Device.

FCC INIFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver
is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing
two conditions:

(1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS

DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

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IMPORTANT NOTES

IMPORTANT

Since digital circuitry may cause interference to other radio or television
tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the
affected radio/television tuner.

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
operation (which can be determined by turning the equipment off), the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking And Set Up

Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing

material from the unit.

Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length.

Unwind the FM Antenna wire and extend it to its full length.

Place the unit on a stable, level surface, convenient to an AC outlet, out of

direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dust, moisture, humidity,

or strong magnetic fields.

Connect the plug to your AC outlet.

Raise the lid to expose the phonograph. The phonograph has been secured

for shipment with a transit screw. Use a coin or screwdriver to turn the transit

screw clockwise. This will allow the turntable to float .

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TRANSIT SCREW

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Remove the opaque white plastic stylus cover from the phonograph stylus by

sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

STYLUS COVER

Discard the stylus cover.

Remove the twist-tie that was used to secure the tone arm during shipment.

Release the tone arm lock lever.

TONE ARM LOCK LEVER

Connect the plug to your AC outlet.

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Power Source

This product is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC only. Attempting

tooperate this system from any other power source may cause damage to the

system,and such damage is not covered by your warranty.

NOTE:

You will note that this system is equipped with a polarized AC power

plughaving one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature.

If this plug does not fit into your existing AC

outlet, do not try to defeat this safety

feature by filing the wide blade to make it fit

into your outlet. If this plug will not fit into

your outlet, you probably have an out-dated

non-polarized AC outlet. You should have

your outlet changed by a qualified licensed

electrician.

AC Plug

AC Outlet

Protect Your Furniture

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This model is equipped with non-skid rubber feet to prevent the product from
moving when you operate the controls. These feet are made from non­migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or
stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes,
wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber feet to soften,
and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to
your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt
pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centres everywhere,
and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber feet before you place the
product on fine wooden furniture.

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IMPORTANT: Raising And Lowering The Lid

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To open the lid, raise it as far as it will go until the lid support bracket locks in
the open position.

To close the lid, lift it upward slightly until the lid support bracket unlocks , and
then gently lower the lid.

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TO AVOID DAMAGING THE CABINET OR THE LID, NEVER FORCE THE LID

CLOSED. ALWAYS RAISE THE LID TO RELEASE THE LID SUPPORT

BRACKET.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

FRONT PANEL

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PROGRAM

POWER

REPEAT

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FM

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PROG.

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RANDOM

OPEN

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1.) PHONES Jack.

2.) Speakers.

3.) CD PROGRAM/REPEAT/
RANDOM/OPEN/CLOSE Buttons.

4.) Turntable.

5.) Phonograph Lid Support Bracket.

6.) CD Track Number Display.

7.) POWER On /RANDOM/PROG.
LED Indicators.

8.) AM/FM Dial Scale.

9.) FM ST. Indicator.

10.) Phonograph Lid.

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PLAY

/PAUSE

108

FM

ST

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1700

STOP

SKIP FWD.

TUNING

SKIP REV

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11.) Tonearm.

12.) Cassette Player Slot

13.) Cassette EJ/FF Button.
(Eject/Fast Forward)

14.) CD PLAY/PAUSE / STOP / SKIP
FWD. / SKIP REV. Buttons.

15.) TUNING Control.

16.) CD Drawer.

17.) AM/FM/TAPE/CD/PHONO
Function Selector.

18.) OFF-VOLUME Control.

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BACK PANEL

19.) AC Power Cord.

20.) FM Lead Wire Antenna.

21.) LINE OUT(L/R) jacks

22.) AUX IN jacks

PHONOGRAPH

1.) Turntable.

2.) 45 rpm Adapter.

3.) Transit Screw.

4.) Cue Lever.

5.) Speed Selector (33/45/78 rpm).

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AUX IN

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LINE OUT

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6.) Tone Arm Lock.

7.) Tone Arm with Stylus.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Listening To The Radio

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To turn the system on , rotate the OFF-VOLUME control clockwise

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until a click is heard, and set the Volume to a low level. The POWER

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indicator lights up.

Set the Function selector (AM/FM/TAPE/CD/PHONO) to the AM or FM band

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as desired . The dial scale light comes on .

3.)

Rotate the TUNING control to tune the desired radio station. If you tune to a

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strong FM stereo station, the FM ST. Indicator will light and reception will be
in stereo. If you tune to a weaker FM station, the reception will automatically
switch to mono.

Adjust the OFF-VOLUME control as desired.

4.)

5.)

When you are finished listening turn the OFF-VOLUME control counter
clockwise until a click is heard. The POWER indicator and the tuning dial
light go off .

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Antenna Information

The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory try
repositioning the cabinet slightly until the internal antenna is picking up the
strongest signal.

PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

OFF

PHONES

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

SKIP FWD.

TUNING

SKIP REV.

The FM wire antenna is located on the back cabinet. If necessary adjust the
position and direction of this antenna until you find the position that provides the
best reception.

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Playing Compact Discs

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2

3

PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

OFF

PHONES

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

SKIP FWD.

TUNING

SKIP REV.

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1.)

Turn the OFF-VOLUME control clockwise until a click is heard, and set the
volume to a low level.

2.)

Set the Function selector (AM/FM//TAPE/CD/PHONO) to the CD position.
The CD track number display comes On .

3.)

Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD drawer.

4.)

Place your disc in the drawer with the printed label side facing up.

5.)

Press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button once more to close

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the drawer. The disc will spin for a few seconds while
the player reads the disc, then the disc stops and the
display shows the total number of tracks on the disc.

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6.)

Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback
on track number #1, The Play/Pause Indicator lights.

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Adjust the OFF-VOLUME control to the desired level.

8.)

Playback will continue until the end of the disc. When the disc ends the

(Play/Pause Indicator)

display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc . You may also
stop playback at any time by pressing the STOP button.

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Pause Control

To pause momentarily during playback press the
PLAY/PAUSE button again. Playback stops but the disc
continues to spin and the play indicator flashes. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button once more to cancel Pause and
resume playback. The play indicator stops flashing.

Skipping Tracks And High Speed Music Search

During CD Playback, repeatedly press the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. Buttons to
skip to higher or lower number tracks. When the desired track number appears
on the display release the buttons and playback will begin on the desired track.

To rapidly search forward or back within a track to locate a specific musical
passage, depress and hold either the SKIP FWD. or SKIP REV. Buttons. The
player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the buttons are
depressed. When you hear the desired passage release the buttons. Normal
playback will resume at that point.

PROGRAM

REPEAT

RANDOM

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

VOLUME

OFF

TUNING

SKIP FWD.

SKIP REV.

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Repeat Playback

This feature allows you to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc.

To Repeat A Single Track

Press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT indicator
flashes. Press the SKIP FWD. Or SKIP REV. Button to
select the desired track, then press the PLAY/PAUSE
Button to begin Repeat Playback of the selected track.

(Repeat Indicator)

To Repeat The Entire Disc

Press the REPEAT button twice. The Repeat indicator

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remains on .

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin Repeat Playback
of the entire disc.

To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the REPEAT
Indicator goes off . Repeat Playback is also canceled by pressing the STOP
button, or setting the Function selector to the AM or FM position.

Random Playback

This feature allows you to play all the tracks on a disc in random order.

Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time
and number of tracks.

POWER

Press the RANDOM button once, The RANDOM
indicator comes ‘ON’.

If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback, The tracks will
be played in fandom order continuously.

RANDOM

PROG.

To cancel the Random mode, press the STOP button. The RANDOM indicator
goes ‘off ’.

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Programmed Playback

This feature allows you to program up to 20 tracks on a disc for playback in any
desired order.

Note: You cannot program tracks while a disc is playing.

Press the PROGRAM button to enter the

1.)

Program Mode. The Program number “0” and the
PROG. indicator flash.

Press the SKIP FWD. Or SKIP REV. buttons to

2.)

select the first track number you wish to enter in
the program memory.
Example: Track Number “ 8” .

When the desired track number appears on the

3.)

display, press the PROGRAM button again to
enter that track in memory. The program number
“0” flashes.

Repeat Steps 2-3, selecting a different track number each time until you

4.)
have entered up to 20 tracks in the program memory.

Note: You may program the same track number to play multiple times in
the program sequence if desired.

POWER

RANDOM

PROG.

POWER

RANDOM

PROG.

POWER

RANDOM

PROG.

5.)

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin
Programmed playback. The PROG. indicator.
Flashes .

Playback will begin with the first track you programmed and will continue
until the last programmed track has played.

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POWER

RANDOM

PROG.

6.)

After the last track has played the player stops and the display shows the
total number of tracks on the disc. However the program sequence
remains in the memory.

To repeat the programmed sequence, press the PROGRAM button first
and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

The programmed sequence may be canceled by pressing the stop button

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at stop mode.

Program Repeat Playback

You can use the Program and Repeat features together to continuously repeat
a programmed sequence of tracks.

First, program the desired tracks according to Steps 1-5 on page 13.

When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to activate
the “TO Repeat The Enter Disc” feature.

POWER

The REPEAT Indicator lights and all the tracks in your
programmed sequence will be repeated continuously.

To cancel Programmed Repeat Play back press the STOP button until both the
PROG. and REPEAT Indicator go Off .

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RANDOM

PROG.

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Playing Cassette Tapes

Note: Before inserting a tape in the player be sure that there is no excess slack
in the cassette that could become jammed in the mechanism.
Refer to the CARE AND MAINTENANCE section for instructions on removing
excess slack from the cassette.

Rotate the OFF-VOLUME control clockwise until

1.)
a click is heard and set the Volume to a low
level. The POWER indicator comes on .

Set the Function selector (AM/FM/TAPE/CD/PHONO) to the TAPE position.

2.)

Insert your cassette into the slot located on right side cabinet, as shown in

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the illustration, with the side you wish to play facing up and the open end

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on the right side.

POWER

RANDOM

PROG.

Cassette Tape

Cassette playback begins as soon as the tape is inserted. Adjust the OFF-

4.)

Open End

VOLUME control to the desired level.

To advance the tape rapidly, depress the EJ/FF (Eject/Fast

5.)
Forward) button approximately half way. The tape will move
forward rapidly as long as the button is depressed. Normal
playback will resume when the button is released.

When the tape ends, the player stops automatically. Depress the

6.)
EJ/FF (Eject/Fast Forward) button completely to remove the
cassette from the player. You may press the EJ/FF (Eject/Fast
Forward) button to stop playback and remove the cassette at any
time.

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To turn the system off , rotate the OFF-VOLUME control counter

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clockwise until a click is heard. The POWER indicator goes off .

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