Harman Kardon USR 1 Owner's Manual
USR 1
Universal
Remote Control
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Power for the Digital Revolution.
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Introduction
2 INTRODUCTION
Installing the Batteries
3 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Harman Kardon’s USR 1 is a full-featured, eightdevice remote control that is specially designed
as a replacement for the remote controls used
with most Harman Kardon components manufactured since 1995, along with some products
produced before 1995. In addition to the codes
used for operating Harman Kardon products, the
USR 1 may be programmed with the commands
for most contemporary home entertainment
products, either from the extensive built-in code
library, or via a simple “learning” technique,
regardless of brand. To further extend the
flexibility of the USR 1, it may also be “taught”
the codes for most infrared remote controls even
when they are not in the built-in library. Discrete
controls are available for operating the transport
functions of CD, DVD and tape machines, and
users may create up to five macro command sets
for automating frequently repeated actions.
NOTE: Although every effort has been
made to include all features and
functions available on the original
remotes, in some instances not all
functions will be available. In cases
where you still have the original,
working remote, you may attempt to
program individual button codes into
the USR 1 using the method described
later in this manual.
To install the batteries, first remove the cover
on the back side of the remote by placing your
thumb on the round indented area on the
battery compartment cover. Gently push down
and then up away from the remote.The cover
will slide off.
Place the three AAA batteries in the
compartment as shown in the diagram below,
being certain to observe the “+” and “–”
polarity indications on the batteries and in
the bottom of the compartment.
To replace the cover, place it in the grooved
edges of the compartment side.Then, gently
slide the cover down towards you until you
hear and feel the latch click as indication of
a secure closure.
When the remote will not be used for a
significant length of time (over a few weeks)
it is always a good idea to remove the batteries
to prevent the possibility of damage to the
remote due to corrosion or leakage.
When replacing batteries, always replace all
three at the same time and observe any local
regulations that may apply in your area with
regard to the proper disposal of used batteries.
We recommend the use of high-quality alkaline
batteries in the USR 1.
4 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote
buttons. If the unit turns off, the correct
code has been entered. Press the
Device
Selector
again, and note that the red light
will flash three times before going dark to
confirm the entry.
5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT
turn off, continue to enter three-digit code
numbers until the equipment turns off.
At this point, the correct code has been
entered. Press the
Device Selector again
and note that the red light under the
Device Selector will flash three times
before going dark to confirm the entry.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote to
make certain that the product operates
properly. Keep in mind that many
manufacturers use a number of different
combinations of codes, so it is a good idea
to make certain that not only the Power
control, but the Volume, Channel and
Transport controls work as they should. If
functions do not work properly, you may
need to use a different remote code, or
choose the best remote code and program
some individual buttons as explained below
in the “Learning Codes” section.
7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the
unit off, if the code for your product does
not appear in the tables in this manual,
or if not all functions operate properly, try
programming the remote with the Auto
Search Method.
For Harman Kardon products, consult the
Harman Kardon Products code table to locate
your model. Program the code on the far left
after pressing the
Device Selector shown in
the column in which the code is found. For
example, if you wish to program an AVR 85,
you will need to press the
AVR Device
Selector
and then program code 002 into the
USR 1 following the instructions shown. The
additional codes listed to the right will
automatically be programmed into the
CD,
DVD
and Tape Device selectors, respectively.
You may reprogram those device selectors
to operate other products.
Although every effort has been made to
program the USR 1 with all of the functions
of the original Harman Kardon remotes, some
functions may not be available, although
individual buttons can be programmed if
you have the original working remote.
Auto Search Method
If the unit you wish to program into the USR 1
is not listed in the code tables in this manual or
if the code does not seem to operate properly,
you may wish to program the correct code using
the Auto Search method that follows:
1. Turn on the product that you wish to
program into the USR 1.
2. Press the
Device Selector for the type of
product to be entered (e.g.,VCR, TV) and the
Mute button at the same time. Hold both
buttons until the red light under the
Device
Selector
stays lit. Note that the next step
must take place while the red light is on, and
it must begin within 20 seconds after the
light appears.
3. Point the USR 1 towards the product to be
programmed, and press either the
⁄
or
¤
button. Each press will send out a series of
codes from the remote’s built-in database.
When the unit being programmed turns off,
release the
⁄ /¤
button, as that is your indi-
cation that the correct code is in use.
4. Press the
Device Selector, and note that
the red light under the Device Selector will
flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry.
5. Try all of the functions on the remote to
make certain that the product operates.
Keep in mind that many manufacturers use
a number of different combinations of codes,
and it is a good idea to make certain that
not only the Power control works, but also
that the Volume, Channel and Transport
5 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
6 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
The USR 1 is shipped from the factory already
programmed to operate most current-model
Harman Kardon AV receivers, processors, CD
and DVD players, CD-R/RW decks and cassette
decks. However, for older Harman Kardon
products, or if you find that the preset codes
do not properly operate your Harman Kardon
products, or if you wish to use the remote with
products made by manufacturers other than
Harman Kardon, you may use a variety of
methods to program in the code information
from the USR 1’s built-in IR code library or to
directly program the codes from another remote.
Before starting the programming process, please
note that throughout these instructions you will
see mention of the “Program LED”.This refers
to the three-color LED that is at the very top of
the remote between the ON and OFF buttons.
Depending on the specific programming
operation underway, this LED may light or flash
in green, red or amber. During normal operation
it will not light.
Direct Code Entry
This method is the easiest way to program your
remote to work with different products.
1. Use the tables in the following pages to
determine the three-digit code or codes that
match both the product type (e.g.,VCR, TV),
and the specific brand name. If there is more
than one number for a brand, make note of
the different choices.
2. Turn on the product you wish to program
into the USR 1.
3. Press and hold both the
Device Selector
for the product you wish to control (e.g.,
VCR, TV) and the
Mute button at the same
time.When the
Program LED turns amber
and begins flashing, release the buttons.
It is important that you begin the next step
within 20 seconds.
4. Point the USR 1 towards the product to be
programmed, and enter the first three-digit
code number using the
Numeric Key
7 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
8 LEARNING CODES
9 LEARNING CODES 10 LEARNING CODES
controls, as appropriate. If all functions
do not work properly, you may need to
Auto-Search for a different code, or enter
a code via the Direct Code Entry method, or
choose the best remote code and program
some individual buttons as explained below
in the “Learning Codes” section.
Code Readout
When the code has been entered using the Auto
Search method, it is always a good idea to find
out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary.You may also read the codes
to verify which device has been programmed to
a specific Control Selector button.
1. Press and hold both the
Device Selector
for the device you wish to find the code
for and the
Mute button at the same time.
Note that the
Program LED will initially
turn amber. Release the buttons and begin
the next step within 20 seconds.
2. Press the
Set button. The Program LED
will then blink green in a sequence that
corresponds to the three-digit code, with a
one-second pause between each digit. Count
the number of blinks between each pause to
determine the digit of the code. One blink is
the number 1, two blinks is the number 2, and
so forth. A series of three rapid flashes is used
to indicate a “0.”
Example: One blink, followed by a one-second
pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a
one-second pause, followed by three fast flashes
indicates that the code has been set to 160.
For future reference, enter the Setup Codes for
the equipment in your system here:
AVR/AUDIO ______ DVD ______________
CD______________ VID1/VCR __________
VID2/TV__________ VID3/CBL/SAT______
VID4 ____________ TAPE______________
Learning Codes
In addition to using codes from its internal code
library, the USR 1 is able to “learn”codes from
remotes that may not be in the code library.You
may also use this function to “learn over” the
codes from a preprogrammed device to add
functions not included in the preprogrammed
codes.To learn or transfer codes from an IR
remote to the USR 1, follow these steps:
NOTE: Not all buttons on the USR 1 may be
taught codes from another remote. Only the
following buttons may be programmed for a
remote code: Power On, Power Off, Mute,
Channel +, Channel –,T/V, Volume Up,Volume
Down, CH./Guide, Menu/Spkr,
‹,›,⁄,¤
, Set,
Digital/Exit, Delay/Prev. Ch., the 0 to 9 “Numeric
Keys”, Play, Stop, FF, REW, Record, Pause, Skip
Down, Skip Up.
1. Place the front of the original remote with
the code being sent so that it is facing
the USR 1’s
IR Transmitter Window
“head-to-head.” The two remotes should
be between one and three inches apart.
2. Select the button on the remote that you
wish to use as the device selector for the
codes about to be entered. This may be any
of the
Device Selectors.
3. Press the
Device Selector button chosen
and the
Learn button at the same time.
Hold these buttons until the
Program LED
flashes amber and the light under the
Device Selector button turns red. Release
the buttons.
4. Press the button on the USR 1 that you wish
to program. Note that the
Program LED
will stop flashing.
5. Within five seconds, press and hold the
button on the original remote that you
wish to “teach” into the USR 1.When
the
Program LED turns green three times,
release the button. Note that the
Program
LED
will then begin to flash amber again.
NOTE: If the Program LED turns red
during Step 5 or 6, the programming was
not successful. Repeat the steps to see whether
the code will “take.”
6. Repeat Steps 4 though 6 for each button on
the source remote that you wish to transfer
to the USR 1.
7. Once all codes have been transferred from
the original source remote to the USR 1,
press the
Learn button.
8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional
remotes you wish to “teach” into the
USR 1.
NOTE: Each programmable key may be
programmed with a separate function for each
of the eight devices the USR 1 is capable of
controlling. Note, also, that once a key is
programmed for a specific function, any code
previously stored for that specific button/device
combination will be erased.
Erasing Learned Codes
The USR 1 allows you to remove or erase the
code learned into a single button for a single
device, to remove or erase the code set for all the
codes that have been programmed into specific
device buttons, or to erase all commands that
have been learned to all devices.
To erase a single learned code from within a
single device’s settings, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold both the
Device Selector
within which the individual button to be
erased has been programmed and the
Learn button.
12 MACRO PROGRAMMING
Programming the Remote Operating Products With the USR 1
NOTE: While entering commands for Power
On/Off of any device during a macro sequence,
press the
Mute button. DO NOT press the actual
Power button.
3. When all the steps have been entered,
press the
Sleep button to enter the
commands. The red light under the
Device
Selectors
will blink and then turn off.
Example: To program the Macro 1 button so
that it turns on an AVR, a TV and a cable box,
follow these steps:
1. Press the
Macro 1 and Mute buttons at the
same time and then release them.
2. Note that the
Program LED will flash amber.
3. Press the
AVR Selector.
4. Press the
Mute button to store the AVR’s
power on command.
5. Press the
VID 2 Device Selector button to
indicate the next command is for “TV Power
On.”
6. Press the
Mute button to store the TV Power
On command.
7. Press the
VID 3 Device Selector button to
indicate the next command is for “Cable
Power On.”
8. Press the
Mute button to store the Cable
Power On command.
9. Press the
Sleep/Channel Up button
to complete the process and store the macro
sequence.
After following these steps, each time you press
the
Macro 1 button, the remote will send the
Power On/Off command.
11 MACRO PROGRAMMING
2. When the red LED under the Device
Selector
turns red and the Program LED
flashes amber, release the buttons.
3. Press and release the same
Device Selector
again.
4. Press the
9 button three times.
5. The
Program LED will turn off and the red
light under the
Device Selector will flash on
and off once to indicate that the codes have
been erased and the USR 1 has returned to
its factory default codes. Macro commands
and “Punch-Through” programming will
remain active, but may not have the effect
you originally intended.
Macro Programming
Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently
used combinations of commands with the
press of a single button on the USR 1. Once
programmed, a macro will send out up to 19
different remote codes in a predetermined
sequential order, enabling you to automate the
process of turning on your system, changing
devices, changing to a favorite channel with one
button press, or other common tasks.The USR 1
can store up to five separate macro command
sequences: one that is associated with the
Power On button, and four more that are
accessed by pressing the
Macro buttons.
1. Press the
Mute button and the Macro
button to be programmed or the Power On
button at the same time. Note that a
Device Selector will light red, and the
Program LED will flash amber.
2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by
pressing the button for the actual command
step.Although the macro may contain up to
19 steps, each button press, including those
used to change devices, counts as a step.
The
Program LED will flash green to
confirm each button press as you enter
commands.
2. When the red LED under the Device
Selector
turns red and the Program LED
flashes amber, release the buttons.
3. Press and release the
Device Selector again
for the device within which the individual
button to be erased has been programmed.
4. Press the
7 button three times.
5. Press and release the individual button for
which the code is to be erased.The
Program
LED
will blink green two times and then
return to amber.
6. To erase other buttons within the same
device, press them as noted in Step 5.
7. When all buttons to be erased have been
pressed, press the
Learn button to complete
the process.
To erase all codes within a single device, follow
these steps:
1. Press and hold both the
Device Selector for
which you wish to erase the codes and the
Learn button.
2. When the red LED under the
Device
Selector
turns red and the Program LED
flashes amber, release the buttons.
3. Press and release the
Device Selector again
for the device whose code you wish to erase.
4. Press the
8 button three times.
5. The
Program LED will turn off and the red
light under the
Device Selector will flash on
and off once to indicate that the codes have
been erased.
To erase all codes that have been programmed to
all devices in the remote, follow these steps:
1. Simultaneously press any
Device Selector
and the Learn button.
Device
13 MACRO PROGRAMMING
14 OPERATING PRODUCTS
Erasing Macro Commands
To remove the commands that have been
programmed into one of the
Macro buttons,
follow these steps:
1. Simultaneously press the
Mute button
and the
Macro button that contains the
commands you wish to erase.
2. Note that the
Program LED will flash
amber, and the LED under the
AVR
Selector
will turn red.
3. Within ten seconds, press the
Surround
Mode Selector/Channel Down
button.
4. The red LED under the
AVR Selector
will go out, and the Program LED will
turn green and flash three times before
it goes out.
5. When the
Program LED goes out, the
Macro has been erased.
Once the USR 1 has been programmed with the
codes for the desired products, it operates in the
same manner as traditional remotes.
To change between devices, simply press one of
the
Device Selector buttons at the top of the
remote.When one of these buttons is pressed, a
red LED underneath the button will momentarily
flash to confirm your device selection. The red
LED will also light when any button programmed
for a function associated with that device is
pressed. If the red LED for a device does NOT
light when a function button is pressed, it is
your indication that the button does not work in
conjunction with the device. For example, when
the
AVR Device Selector has been pressed to
operate an audio/video receiver, the red light
under the
AVR button will go on when the
Volume Up button is pressed. However, it will
not normally light when the
Stop button is
pressed as this is not an AVR function. How
the USR 1 responds to specific commands is
greatly dependent on the device in use and
the way in which the specific buttons have
been programmed.
For use with Harman Kardon products, consult
the owner’s manual that came with the product
to find the functions for specific buttons. If you
do not have the manual for a Harman Kardon
product, you may be able to download it at
no charge from Harman Kardon’s Web site,
www.harmankardon.com.
When operating a device other than a
Harman Kardon product, the controls may not
correspond exactly to the functions printed on
the remote or button. Some commands, such as
the volume control, work normally while other
buttons will change their function so that they
correspond to a secondary label on the remote.
For example, the
Sleep and Surround
mode selector buttons also function as the
Channel Up and Channel Down buttons
when operating most TV sets, VCRs or cable
boxes.The Channel Up/Down indication is
printed directly on the remote. For many
standard CD players, cassette decks, VCRs
15 OPERATING PRODUCTS
Operating Products With the USR 1 Operating Products With the USR 1 Operating Products With the USR 1 Operating Products With the USR 1 Operating Products With the USR 1
and DVD functions, the standard function icons
are printed on top of the buttons.
For some products, however, the function of a
particular button does not follow the command
printed on the remote. In order to see which
function a button controls, consult the Function
List tables, then check the type of device being
controlled (e.g.,TV, VCR). Next, look at the
remote control diagram pictured at right. Note
that each button has a number on it.
There are two kinds of tables in this manual
that show the functions of the USR 1’s buttons.
One is specific to Harman Kardon products. It
identifies the specific function of each button
for certain Harman Kardon receivers and
systems. For your convenience, the code
used to program the USR 1 for each of those
products is also shown. The other kind of table
contains the generic function list for all other
products. For example, the button shown on
the diagram as number 49 is labeled as the
OSD button, and it performs that function
on newer Harman Kardon AVR products.
However, as shown in the table, that button
is the
Surround Wrap button if you own an
AVR 40 and program the USR 1 using code
003. Using the generic Function List, you will
see that button 49 also acts as the
OSD button
for most video products.
Notes on Using the USR 1 With Other
Devices.
Manufacturers may use different code sets for
the same product category. For that reason,
it is important that you check to see whether
the code set you have entered operates as many
controls as possible. If it appears that only a few
functions operate, check to see whether another
code set will work with more buttons. Once
you have selected the best code set, you can
program in additional individual buttons, as
described above.
16 OPERATING PRODUCTS
17 OPERATING PRODUCTS
PROGRAM LED
Volume Punch-Through
The USR 1 may be programmed to operate
the Volume Control and Mute functions of
either the TV or an AV receiver or processor in
conjunction with any of the devices controlled
by the remote. For example, since the receiver
or processor will likely be used as the sound
system for TV viewing, you may wish to have
its volume activated, although the remote is set
to run the TV. Either the receiver/processor or TV
volume control may be associated with any of
the remote’s devices. To program the remote for
Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps:
1. Press the
Device Selector for the unit you
wish to have associated with the Volume
Control and the
Mute button at the same
time until the red light appears under
the
Device Selector, and note that the
Program LED will flash amber.
2. Press the
Volume Up button and note
that the
Program LED will stop flashing
and stay amber.
3. Press either the
AVR Selector or the
Device Selector, depending on which
system’s Volume Control you wish to have
attached for the Punch-Through mode. The
Program LED will blink green three times
and then go out to confirm the data entry.
Example: To have the AVR’s volume control
activated even though the remote is set to
control the TV, first press the
VID2/TV Device
Selector
and the Mute button at the same
time. Next, press the
Volume Up button,
followed by the
AVR Device Selector.
NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to
the original configuration after entering a Volume
Punch-Through, you will need to repeat the steps
shown above. However, press the same
Device
Selector
in Steps 1 and 3.
18 VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH
19 CHANNEL CONTROL PUNCH-THROUGH
20 TRANSPORT CONTROL PUNCH-THROUGH
Channel Control Punch-Through
The USR 1 may be programmed to operate so
that the Channel Control function for either the
TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system
may be used in conjunction with one of the other
devices controlled by the remote. For example,
while using and controlling the VCR, you may
wish to change channels on a cable box or
satellite receiver without having to change the
device selected by the receiver or the remote.
To program the remote for Channel Control
Punch-Through, follow these steps:
1. Press the
Device Selector button for the
device with which you wish to have the
Channel Control associated and the
Mute
button at the same time until the red light
appears under the
Device Selector and the
Program LED flashes amber.
2. Press the
Volume Down button.The
Program LED will stop flashing and
stay amber.
3. Press and release the
Device Selector but-
ton for the device that will be used to change
the channels.The
Program LED will blink
green three times and then go out to confirm
the data entry.
Example: To control the channels using your
cable box or satellite receiver while the USR 1 is
set to control the VCR, first press the
VID1/VCR
Device Selector
button and the Mute button
at the same time. Next, release them and press
the
Volume Down button, followed by the
VID2/TV Device Selector button.
NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-
Through and return the remote to its original
configuration, repeat the steps shown in the
example above. However, press the same
Device Selector in Steps 1 and 3.
Transport Control Punch-Through
The USR 1 may be programmed to operate so
that the Transport Control Functions (Play, Stop,
Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for
a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in conjunction
with one of the other devices controlled by the
remote. For example, while using and controlling
the TV, you may wish to start or stop your VCR
or DVD without having to change the device
selected. To program the remote for Transport
Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:
1. Press the
Device Selector for the device
with which you wish to have the Channel
Control associated and the
Mute button
at the same time until the red light appears
under the
Device Selector and the
Program LED flashes amber.
2. Press the
Play button. The Program LED will
stop flashing and stay amber.
3. Press and release the
Device Selector but-
ton for the product whose transport mechanism will be controlled. The
Program LED
will blink green three times and then go out
to confirm the data entry.
Example: To control the transport of a DVD
player while the remote is set to control the
TV, first press the
VID2/TV Device Selector
button and the Mute button at the same time.
Next, release them and press the
Play button,
followed by the
DVD Device Selector button.
NOTE: To remove the Transport Control Punch-
Through and return the remote to its original
configuration, repeat the steps shown in the
example above. However, press the same
Device Selector in Steps 1 and 3.
NOTE: Before programming the remote for
Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,
make certain that you have finished programming
the remote codes needed for the specific TV, CD,
DVD, cable or satellite receiver.
21 REASSIGNING SELECTORS
22 RESETTING REMOTE MEMORY 23 TROUBLESHOOTING
Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
Although each Device Selector is normally
assigned to the category of product shown on
the remote, it is possible to reassign one of these
buttons to operate a second device of another
type. For example, if you have two VCRs but no
satellite receiver, you may program the “SAT”
button to operate a second VCR. Before following
the normal programming steps for either ThreeDigit entry or Auto Search code entry, you must
first reassign the button with the following steps:
1. Press the
Device Selector you wish to
reassign and the
Mute button at the same
time until the red light appears under the
Device Selector and the Program LED
flashes amber.
2. Press the
Device Selector for the device you
wish to program into the reassigned button.
3. Program the remote with the code for your
product using either the Direct Code Entry
or Auto Search method of determining the
correct code.
4. Press the same
Device Selector pressed
in Step 1 once again to store the selection.
The red LED under the reassigned
Device
Selector
will flash three times and then
go out.
Example: To use the CBL/SAT button to operate a second VCR, first press the
CBL/SAT
Device Selector
and the Mute button at the
same time until the red light glows under the
CBL/SAT button. Press the VCR button, followed
by the three-digit code for the specific model
you wish to control. Finally, press the
CBL/SAT
button again.
Resetting the Remote Memory
As you add components to your home theater
system, occasionally you may wish to totally
reprogram the remote control without the
confusion of any commands, macros or “PunchThrough” programming that you may have done.
To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to the
original factory defaults and command codes by
following these steps. Note, however, that once
the remote is reset, all commands or codes that
you have entered will be erased and will need to
be re-entered:
1. Press any of the
Device Selector buttons
and the
“O” button at the same time until
the
Program LED begins to flash amber.
2. Press the
“3” button three times.
3. The red LED under the
Device Selector
will go out and the Program LED will stop
flashing and turn green.
4. The
Program LED will remain green until
the remote is reset. Note that this may take
a while, depending on how many commands
are in the memory and need to be erased.
5. When the
Program LED goes out, the
remote has been reset to the factory settings.
Couch Function
Occasionally, a remote control will get lost
between the cushions of a couch, placed upside
down, or otherwise stored so that the buttons
are pressed. If the unit were to stay this way for
an extended period, the batteries would drain
until they are exhausted. To prevent this, the
USR 1 has a “Couch Function” that recognizes
when a button is held down for more than 30
seconds. In that case, an LED will begin to blink
red under the last
Device Selector button that
was used.The LED will blink for 30 seconds
to draw your attention to the stuck button or
incorrect positioning of the remote.When the
LED stops blinking and goes out, the remote will
stop transmitting any codes until the stuck button
is released or the unit is picked up so that no
buttons are pressed. This preserves battery life
and extends the life of the remote.
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Cause Solution
Product does Weak batteries Replace remote
not respond in remote. batteries.
to remote
commands. Wrong device Press the
selected.
Device
Selector
corresponding
to the product
you wish to
control.
Remote sensor Make certain
is obscured. the product’s
front panel
sensor is visible
to the USR 1,
or connect an
outboard IR
sensor to the
product’s
remote IR
input jack
(if available).
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