High End Systems Power Cue Store User Manual

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Contents

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Pass-Through Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Scene Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Switching On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Configuring the Power Cue Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Global Fade Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Global Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Loss of Data Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Loading Scenes into the Power Cue Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Default Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Selecting a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Scene Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Changing the Fade Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Changing the Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Resetting the Scene to Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Deleting the Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Flagging the Scene as the First in a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Flagging the Scene as End of a Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Pass-Through Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Moving Between Scenes with the Auto Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Moving Between Scenes with the Slider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chase Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Return to Pass-Through Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Example of Using Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Example of Using External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Remote Input Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

To Store to Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

To Recall from Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Binary Address Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

General

The Power Cue Store is suitable for use as a backup to any DMX lighting controller,

storing up to 64 scenes of all 512 DMX channels. Install it as the first device in the

DMX chain after the controller.

Alternatively, it can be used as a stand-alone playback unit, once it has been loaded

from a controller or from a memory card.

The Power Cue Store is designed to be rack mounted. It takes up one rack unit of

space, is 7.3 inches (186 mm) deep, and weighs 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg). The 5-pin XLR

DMX connectors and the mains input are mounted on the rear panel. There is also a

25-pin sub-D connector on the rear panel for optional external control by a 10V/12V

analog controller.

CAUTIONS

(1) Refer servicing to qualified personnel; no user serviceable parts

inside.

À l’intérieur de l’équipement il n’y a pas de pièces remplaçables par

l’ utilisateur. Confiez l’entretien à un personnel qualifié.

Derive el servicio de reparación de este equipo al personal calificado. El

interior no contiene repuestos que puedan ser reparados por el usuario.

(2) This equipment is to be used at 120VAC only. Verify the rating of the

power source before you plug it in. Damage to the equipment could

occur if used at an incorrect rating.

Aviso!

Este Aparato solamente puede ser usado a un maximo de 120VAC. Veri-

ficar el poder del voltage antes de conectarlo. Posible danos

pudieran ocurrir si se usa a otro voltage.

Operating Modes

This section discusses the five operating modes of the Power Cue Store:

o Configuration mode

o Pass-through mode

o Scene loading mode

o Manual control mode

o External control mode

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Configuration Mode

Configuration mode sets the following:

o Global Fade and Hold times. These are the default times that will apply to

any scene for which no specific time is programmed.

o The Loss of Data key, which determines what happens in the event DMX

data is lost.

Pass-Through Mode

When DMX signals are being received and neither manual nor external control is

active, the Power Cue Store remains passive and allows the DMX signal to pass to

the next DMX device. Pass-through mode is indicated by a dot besideDMX OK in

the display.

Scene Loading

Scenes can be loaded into memory while the Power Cue Store is in pass-through

mode.

Manual Control

The Power Cue Store may be controlled manually from the front panel, either

switching to the next scene by means of theAUTO button or fading to the next

scene using the slider. During the fade, the slider LED flashes to indicate that a fade

is in progress.

Manual control is indicated by a dot besideMAN CONTROL in the display.

External Control

The Power Cue Store may also be controlled remotely by a +10/12V analog

controller. The sub-D connector, mounted on the rear panel, is used for this purpose.

Separate Fade and Hold times are assignable to individual scenes, along with flags

designating a scene as the first or last in a sequence. Sequences may be set to run

once, or to loop.

External Control is indicated in the display by a dot besideEXT CONTROL.

Switching On

THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME THAT THE POWER CUE STORE IS

CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF DMX AND THAT IT IS RECEIVING A

VALID SIGNAL. IF THE POWER CUE STORE IS NOT RECEIVING DMX,

IT WILL ENTER MANUAL MODE AND WILL ALLOW NEITHER

CONFIGURATION NOR PROGRAMMING.

If the slider has been left parked in an active position, the display will showSLI

and the slider LED will flash. Move the slider to its inactive zone; that is, above

90% or below 10%.

When switched on for the first time the display will show a flashing—-. On

subsequent occasions it will show the number of the first valid scene.

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To enter configuration mode, the Power Cue Store must be receiving DMX data.

After verifying that DMXdata is being sent, press theCONFIG switch using a thin

screwdriver or similar device. The display showsCnF.

This mode allows you to adjust the following:

o Global fade time

o Global hold time

o Loss of data key

PressSCENE TYPE at any time to toggle between the three options above.

PressESC to exit configuration mode.

Global Fade Time

Press SCENETYPE untilFAd appears in the display, followed by the current

global fade time, in seconds.

The slider LED flashes to prompt you to input a value. Move the slider to adjust the

fade value between 0-0.9 seconds and 1-99 seconds, then pressSTORE.

The display then showsYES, then the new global fade time.

Global Hold Time

To set the global hold time, do one of the following:

o PressESC (which exits configuration mode)

o Press SCENE TYPE untilHld appears in the display

The slider LED flashes to prompt you to input a value.

Move the slider to adjust the hold value between 0-0.9 seconds, 1-59 seconds and

1-30 minutes, then pressSTORE.

The display then showsYES, then the new global hold time.

To avoid confusion when setting fade and hold times, note the following:

00.1 = one tenth second.

01.0 = one second

1. = one minute

Loss of Data Key

The Loss of Data key setting determines what happens when DMX data is lost. To

set the Loss of Data key, do one of the following:

o PressESC (which exits configuration mode)

o Press SCENE TYPE untilLod appears in the display

Choose one of the following four keys:

o For stand-alone operation, selectLod 3. This holds the currently selected

scene. The display shows the scene number on loss of data.

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o Select one of the following:

o Lod 0: Blackout. Display shows—- on loss of data.
o Lod 1: Holds the last valid signal received. Display shows—- on

loss of data.

o Lod 2: Holds on scene 00. Display flashes00 on loss of data.

Use the slider to adjust these values, then pressSTORE. The display showsYES,

then the new value.

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To load scenes into the Power Cue Store:

1.Make sure the Power Cue Store is in pass-through mode by releasing
manual and/or external control as discussed below:

o If the Power Cue Store is in manual control, pressTAKE

CONTROL. DMXdata must be present to return to pass-through

mode from manual control.

o If the Power Cue Store is being controlled externally, release the

external control line. See “Remote Input Device” for more
information.

2.Output the desired scene from any DMX desk or controller.

3.Enter a scene number between 00 and 63 using the numeric buttons.

4.Press and hold theSTORE button.
The display first showsScn and thenYES.

5.Release theSTOREbutton.
The scene is now stored under the number you chose.

A number of attributes are stored with each scene. These are explained in the “Scene
Types” section.

The Default Scene

As described in the section “Loss of Data Key”, it is possible to program the Power
Cue Store to go to scene 00 when no DMX signal is received. Scene 00 may be
loaded into memory in pass-through mode just like any other scene, and it may be
selected in pass-through mode and then output in manual mode or external control
mode. However, scene 00 may not be accessed in manual mode or external control
mode.

Selecting a Scene

Use the numeric buttons to select a scene between 00 and 63. The number of the
selected scene is shown in the display.

Scene selection functions as follows:
o If you are in pass-through mode, the chosen scene will be output when you

go to manual mode.

o If you are in manual mode, the chosen scene will be the next scene to be

output after pressing theAUTO button or using the slider.

o In external control mode, the chosen scene will be output after you flash

STEP, as discussed in “ExternalControl”.

Scene Types

When you set up a scene (see the section “Loading Scenes Into the Power Cue
Store”), it is given default Fade and Hold times according to the selection made
during configuration.

While in pass-through mode, use theSCENE TYPE button to:

o Change or edit fade and hold times.
o Reset the scene back to default values.
o Delete the scene.
o Flag the scene as the first scene in a sequence.
o Flag the scene as the last scene in a sequence.

Each press of the button will step you through these functions. You can abort any
option by waiting for a timeout after five seconds, or by pressingESC.

Changing the Fade Time

To change the Fade time:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untilFAd appears in the display.

2.PressSTORE.
The current Fade value appears in the display.

3.Adjust the value with the slider. Fade values are adjustable between 0-0.9
seconds, and 1-99 seconds.

4.PressSTORE until the display showsYES.

Changing the Hold Time

To change the Hold time:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untilHld appears in the display.

2.Press STORE.
The current Hold value appears in the display.

3.Adjust the value with the slider.
Hold is adjustable between 0-0.9 seconds, 1-59 seconds and 1-30 minutes.

4.PressSTORE until the display shows YES.

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Resetting the Scene to Default Values

To reset the scene back to default values:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untilrST appears in the display.

2.PressSTORE untilYES appears in the display.

Deleting the Scene

To delete the scene:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untildEL appears in the display.

2.PressSTORE untilYES appears in the display.

Flagging the Scene as First in a Sequence

To designate the scene as the first scene in a sequence:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untilSoc appears in the display.

2.PressSTORE untilYES appears in the display.
The scene is designated as the start-of-chase scene (SoC).

Flagging the Scene as End of a Sequence

To designate the scene as the last scene in a sequence:

1.PressSCENE TYPE untilEnd appears in the display.

2.Press STORE untilYES appears in the display.
The scene is designated as the end-of-chase scene (End).

Pass-Through Mode

Pass-through mode is indicated by a dot in the right hand element of the display. In
pass-through mode, DMX data is received, and the Power Cue Store is inactive.

Manual Control

Manual control is indicated by a dot in the center of the display.
If the DMX signal is lost, Power Cue Store automatically enters manual mode and

responds according to the Loss of Data key, as discussed in the section “Loss of
Data Key”.

Alternatively, you can enter manual mode mode by pressing theTAKE CONTROL
button. The Power Cue Store then outputs the scene shown in the display until it
receives a command.

Moving Between Scenes with the Auto Button

If theAUTO button is pressed, the Power Cue Store steps to the next valid scene. If
any other scene is selected, the display will flash alternately the number of the
current scene and the number of the next-selected scene.

PressAUTO to step to the next-selected scene.
Any programmed Fade time is processed, but Hold times are ignored. When the last

programmed scene or scene 63 is accessed, the next step will be to scene 1.

Moving Between Scenes with the Slider

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Moving the slider causes the Power Cue Store to fade from the current scene to the
next valid scene at the speed that you move the slider. The display flashes
alternately the number of the current scene and the next scene.

The slider indicates that a fade is in progress by flashing its LED when the slider
value is between 10% and 90%.

Moving Between Scenes with the Keypad

Enter the number of the scene to which you want to fade. The display flashes
alternately the number of the current scene and the desired scene. During the fade
the slider flashes to show that it is active.

Pre-programmed Fade and Hold times are ignored. When the last programmed scene
or scene 63 is accessed, the next fade will be to scene 1.

Chase Sequences

When a start-of-chase scene (SoC) is encountered, a chase starts to run according to
pre-programmed Fade and Hold times.

Deleted or empty scenes are ignored. The chase continues until an end-of-chase
scene (End) is encountered. The chase then loops back to theSoC scene.

To stop a chase and pass to the next scene outside the loop, use the slider or press
AUTO. During a chase the display shows only the number of the first scene in the
chase.

The slider LED flashes slowly to indicate that a chase is running.

Return to Pass-Through Mode

You can return to pass-through mode only when DMXdata is being received, as
indicated by a dot in the right of the display. (If no DMXdata is being received,
Power Cue Store remains in manual mode.)

PressTAKE CONTROL to return to pass-through mode.

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Example of Using Manual Control

You can use manual control when, for example, DMXdata is lost. In that case,
Power Cue Store outputs scene 00 before switching to manual control.

An example of manual control is shown below:

A step-by-step discussion of the example follows:

1.Press theAUTO button to advance to scene 01.

2.Do one of the following:
o PressAUTO again to advance to the next valid scene. Fade times

are used but Hold times are ignored.

o Use the slider to advance to the next valid scene, ignoring both Fade

and Hold times.

3.Enter a scene number in the display.
You can then use theAUTO button or the slider to advance to the desired

scene. Fade and Hold times function as discussed in Step 2.
Deleted or unprogrammed scenes are ignored. There is no effect on the

outputs, nor on Fade and Hold times.

4.When the designated start-of-chase scene (SoC) is encountered, Power Cue
Store steps automatically through the chase, using programmed Fade and
Hold times until one of the following occurs:

o An end-of-chase scene (End) is encountered, at which time the

chase starts over with the start-of-chase scene (SoC).

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o You pressAUTO or use the slider to continue with the next valid

scene after theEnd scene.

5.When the last valid scene is reached or when scene 63 is reached, the next
press ofAUTO or use of the slider takes you to scene 1, or to the first valid
scene.

External Control

External control (indicated by a dot in the left of the display) means that you use a
10/12V analog controller to send latching or flashing signals to Power Cue Store.
These signals are discussed in more detail in “RemoteInputDevice”.

Latching the external control line stops output from the Power Cue Store and causes

to be shown in the display.
FlashSTEPto access the first valid scene, and then do any of the following:
o FlashSTEP to advance to the next valid scene or the selected scene shown

in the display.
Hold times are ignored but Fade times are processed.

o Latching or flashingSTART begins an automatic sequence that processes

both fade and hold times.

o LatchingSTOP ends a sequence after processing the current fade or hold

signal.
Power Cue Store then awaits aSTEP or START signal.

o LatchingPAUSE suspends a sequence without completing the current

operation.
When PAUSE is released, the sequence resumes from the pause point unless

a new scene has been selected. In this latter case, all of the relevant Fade or
Hold times are processed.

o FlashingTOP takes the Power Cue Store back to the blackout state, and

- appears in the display.

o IfSTART is latched on, the sequence will begin to run.
o IfTOP is latched on, Power Cue Store goes back to the blackout state, and

—- appears in the display. Power Cue Store remains in blackout until
TOP is released.

Note the following:
o Attempting to step beyond scene 63 takes you back to the blackout state and

the Power Cue Store waits for a new STEP or START signal.
If START was latched on already, the sequence loops automatically back to

the first valid scene.

o Deleted, empty scenes are ignored.
o A start-of-chase scene (SoC) causes a chase to start running according to the

pre-programmed fade and hold times.

o When an end-of-chase scene (End) scene is encountered, the chase will loop

and continue to run.

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o To leave a chase loop and go to the next valid scene, flash .
o During a chase, only the number of the start-of-chase scene (SoC) is shown

in the display. The slider LED flashes slowly to indicate that a chase is
running.

o If an End scene is encountered outside a chase loop, any sequence is

stopped after the current Fade or Hold time has expired.

Example of Using External Control

DMXdata is lost and you activate external control. Power Cue Store invokes the
Loss of Data key; in this example, it outputs scene 00.

An example of using external control is shown below:

In the example, the following occurs:
o DMX data is lost in A. The controller invokes the function you configured

for the Loss of Data key; in this case, it outputs scene 00.

o In B, you set the binary address lines to the scene you want to output and

flashSTEP. (Binary address lines are listed at the end of this manual.)

o In C, a sequence runs from the start-of-chase scene (SoC) to the

end-of-chase scene (End). Then the sequence loops back to the SoC scene
and runs until you stop it. Unprogrammed or deleted scenes are ignored.

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A step-by-step discussion of the example follows:

1.FlashSTEP, as discussed in more detail in “RemoteInputDevice”.

2.Do one of the following:

o Latch or flashSTART to begin a sequence, observing the

programmed Fade and Hold times.

o FlashSTEP to move to the next valid scene. Hold times are

ignored but Fade times are observed.

3.LatchSTOP to complete any fade or hold already in progress and wait for a

STEP or START signal.

4.To go to another scene, enter a new scene in the display using the address

lines and flashSTEP.
Note the following:

o Fade times are observed.
o While that scene remains selected, STEP has no effect.
o If the address lines are switched off, flashingSTEP advances you

to the next valid scene.

o Deleted or unprogrammed scenes are ignored.
o If an End scene is encountered, any fade or hold already in progress

completes, and Power Cue Store waits for a STEP or START signal.

5.When a start-of-chase scene (SoC) is encountered, the chase runs

automatically, observing programmed fade and hold times.
On arriving at an end-of-chase scene (End), the chase loops back to the SoC

scene and continues. The display shows shows the number of the SoC scene.

6.When scene 63 is reached, the sequence returns to the blackout state and

awaits another STEP or START signal.

If START has been latched on, the sequence begins again automatically.
NOTE: If at any timePAUSE is latched on, any Fade is frozen.
IfPAUSE is released and the same scene is still valid, the fade continues from the

point where it froze. If the scene number has changed, any associated fade will start
from the beginning.

Remote Input Device

External control signals are input via the D-connector on the rear of the Power Cue
Store. A touch panel or any other device giving 10/12V signals is suitable as a
remote input device, provided it supports a combination of latching and flashing
signals.

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Alternatively, the Power Cue Store itself can provide the external control voltage.
Wire appropriate switches into a circuit, as shown below:

PINFUNCTION CODE

8-13Address lines. Latch on to express scene number in binary.

13 is the least-significant bit (LSB). ADR
7 Flash to step to selected scene. STEP
6 Latch on to start sequence. Flash to advance to next scene. START
5 Latch on to stop sequence. STOP
4 Latch on to take external control. EXT
3 Latch on to pause a running sequence. Release to re-start. PAUSE
2 Flash to go to first valid scene TOP
1 Not used
21-25Earth
19-20Not used
14-18+12V
Linking pins 4 and 14 enables external control.
For stand-alone use and for automatic sequence starting, it is sufficient to link pins 4

and 14 and pins 6 and 15.

Memory Card

The memory card type is a Type 1 PC Card, 256KB SRAM.
If the Power Cue Store is in external control mode, the memory card is ignored.

Otherwise, when the card is inserted, the display showsCrd.

To Store to Card

To store all scenes, scene types, fade times and hold times to the card, hold the
STORE key down for two seconds. One of the following then happens:

o Sto appears in the display, followed byYES.
o If the card is write-protected,Pro appears in the display. Remove the

card and move the write-protection tab to the non-write-protected position.

(Typically, the label will show both positions.)

To Recall from Card

To recall scenes, scene types, fade times and hold times from the card, hold the
AUTO key down for two seconds. One of the following then happens:

o rcl appears in the display, followed byYES.
o If the card is write-protected,Pro is seen in the display. Remove the card

and move the write-protection tab to the non-write-protected position. (Typ-

ically, the label will show both positions.)

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Connectors

The pinout for the five-pin XLR connector is shown below:
Pin 1Screen
Pin 2Data ­Pin 3Data +
Pin 4Not used
Pin 5Not used

Binary Address Lines

Scene No. Ln. 1Ln. 2Ln. 3Ln. 4Ln. 5Ln. 6
0
1 on
2 on
3 on on
4 on
5 on on
6 on on
7 on on on
8 on
9 on on
10 on on
11 on on on
12 on on
13 on on on
14 on on on
15 on on on on
16 on
17 on on
18 on on
19 on on on
20 on on
21 on on on
22 on on on
23 on on on on
24 on on
25 on on on
26 on on on
27 on on on on
28 on on on
29 on on on on

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BINARY ADDRESS LINES
Scene No. Ln. 1Ln. 2Ln. 3Ln. 4Ln. 5Ln. 6
30 on on on on
31 on on on on on
32 on
33 on on
34 on on
35 on on on
36 on on
37 on on on
38 on on on
39 on on on on
40 on on
41 on on on
42 on on on
43 on on on on
44 on on on
45 on on on on
46 on on on on
47 on on on on on
48 on on
49 on on on
50 on on on
51 on on on on
52 on on on
53 on on on on
54 on on on on
55 on on on on on
56 on on on
57 on on on on
58 on on on on
59 on on on on on
60 on on on on
61 on on on on on
62 on on on on on
63 on on on on on on

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