Humax R15 Users Manual
Welcome to the DIRECTV Family
Safety & Care
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus
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We highly recommend plugging
the DIRECTV Plus Receiver into
a surge protector to prevent
damage from fl uctuations in your
power supply.
Safety & Care
Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver has been designed and manufactured to stringent quality and safety
standards. You should, however, be aware of the following important precautions for safe and
optimal use of the equipment.
Important Safety Instructions
Meaning of symbols printed on the rear panel of the product:
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1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
The “ bolt of lightning” indicates un-insulated material within your unit may cause an elec-
trical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product cover-
ing.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
tions.
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
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 are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
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10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combina-
tion to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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 mois-
ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• CAUTION: Avoid moisture to reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock. The DIRECTV Plus
Receiver should not be used near water (for example, kitchen sink, bathtub, pool, damp
basement). Also, never spill liquid on the receiver, and do not place vases or other vessels
containing liquid on top of it.
• Ensure proper ventilation — the vent slots on the DIRECTV Plus Receiver must be left
uncovered to allow proper airfl ow to the unit. Blocking the airfl ow to the unit could impair
performance or damage your receiver and other components.
• Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a “hot component” such as an audio power amplifi er.
• Protect your components from power surges by connecting all the components before plugging
any power cords into the wall outlet. Use of a surge protector is also recommended.
• Don’t overload power outlets or extension cords, which can result in the risk of fi re or shock. It’s
also important to use only the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this
manual.
• To prevent electrical shock, this apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing and fully inserted.
• Avoid audio hum or interference by inserting all cable plugs fi rmly into their jacks. Also, place
Audio/Video (A/V) cables to the sides of the TV back panel rather than down the middle once
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Note to Satellite Dish Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to articles 810 and 820 of the 2002 National Electrical Code. Refer to
article 810, in particular 810-1 and 810-15, for required grounding of the metal structure of the dish antenna. Refer also
to the 810-2 which, by reference to article 820, requires that the satellite dish coaxial cable shield be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Safety & Care
IMPORTANT: Be sure not to place
your DIRECTV Plus Receiver near
anything WET or HOT!
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connected. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from A/V cables as much
as possible.
• Never insert objects of any kind into any openings in the DIRECTV Plus Receiver (other than
the DIRECTV
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Access Card as detailed in this chapter).
• Place it on a fl at, hard surface — do not operate the DIRECTV Plus Receiver on a carpet or
other padded surface.
• Always unplug your DIRECTV Plus Receiver before moving it.
• Always unplug the DIRECTV Plus Receiver, TV and other equipment before you connect or
disconnect any cables.
• Leave the main power connector accessible the mains connector at the back of the unit in case of
emergency shutdown
• CAUTION: Electric Shock — never attempt to disassemble the DIRECTV Plus Receiver
yourself; always take it to a qualifi ed service person when repair is required. Opening or
removing covers may expose dangerous voltage or other risks, and incorrect reassembly can cause
shock when receiver is subsequently used. Attempted self-repair may also void your warranty.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (by the
warranty or by the manufacturer) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Do not drop your DIRECTV Plus Receiver and always move it with care.
• Have your DIRECTV Plus Receiver professionally serviced (do not attempt to service it
yourself)
• Any changes or modifi cations in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For your information:
The identifi cation sticker can be located underneath or on the back of your receiver.
The telecommunication network voltage used is the category number 3.
Important
Important: This device incorporates an anticopy process technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. The anticopy process is licensed for non-commercial, home use only. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited. Unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
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operate it.
Chapter 1 – Getting Started
Welcome .............................................................................................................. 2
About Your DIRECTV Plus
Making the Right Connections ........................................................................... 3
Hardware Reference ............................................................................................ 4
Getting Familiar ................................................................................................. 6
Choose Your Setup ............................................................................................. 9
Guided Setup & Activation ................................................................................16
Programming Your Remote Control ...................................................................18
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Chapter 2 – What’s On
Watching TV .................................................................................................... 20
The Guide ..........................................................................................................24
The Mini Guide .................................................................................................25
Recording Programs ........................................................................................... 26
Pay Per View ...................................................................................................... 28
The Playlist .........................................................................................................29
Chapter 3 – The Quick Menu
Using the MENU ...............................................................................................32
Settings ..............................................................................................................32
Audio Options ....................................................................................................33
Category Sort .....................................................................................................35
Pay Per View .......................................................................................................35
Find By .............................................................................................................. 36
Date & Time ......................................................................................................37
Favorites .............................................................................................................37
Caller ID & Messages .........................................................................................38
Parental Controls ................................................................................................39
Quick Menu Features for Recording .................................................................. 42
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Chapter 4 – Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 44
Limited 90-Day Warranty ..................................................................................52
Product Info ...................................................................................................... 54
DIRECTV PROTECTION PLAN ...................................................................55
FCC Customer Information ...............................................................................56
Index ..................................................................................................................58
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Getting Started 1
Welcome 2
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About Your DIRECTV Plus
Making the Right Connections 3
Hardware Reference 4
Getting Familiar 6
Choose Your Setup 9
Guided Setup & Activation 16
Programming Your Remote Control 18
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You can fi nd additional info and the
latest updates at DIRECTV.com.
Welcome
With its astounding variety of channels and choices, crisp digital-quality picture and sound and
one-of-a-kind sports and events… DIRECTV
experience. With DIRECTV Plus
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you can expect more than ever before, with access to over 225
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service offers everything you’d want in your television
channels, including over 30 premium movie channels, with all the convenience of DIRECTV Plus
service. DIRECTV
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Pay Per View offers a handy choice in recent hit movies, plus exciting live sports,
concerts and specials. There’s exclusive sports subscriptions for every taste and team. Even access to
36 commercial-free music channels!
To deliver this unique programming and enhance your entertainment experience, the DIRECTV
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System has been designed to be simple and user-friendly. You’ll fi nd that most features are self-
explanatory, with onscreen directions to lead you through them.
So, welcome to the family.
About Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver
The DIRECTV Plus® Receiver lets you record up to 100 hours of your favorite programs*, and use
pause and other video controls on live TV. You can select a specifi c program and set it to record once
or every time it’s on, or you can create a “fi nd” to search for and record your favorite shows with your
desired name, title or keywords. You can even record two shows at once.
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Important
• You must subscribe to the DIRECTV Plus service in order to use the recording features.
• For full functionality, DIRECTV Plus Receiver requires connection of two (2) satellite inputs from a dual LNB
DIRECTV System dish, and a land-based phone connection.
*Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded.
Making the Right Connections
Are you ready to connect your DIRECTV Plus® Receiver and your other components?
Whether you’re having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be sure to read
over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care.
Before you begin
Your satellite dish antenna must be installed before you can begin following the procedures in this
User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be mounted in
a position where it has access to the satellite signals, and RG-6 coaxial cables must be run into the
room(s) where your receiver(s) will be located. If you choose to install the dish yourself, see the
separate instruction manual that came with your satellite dish antenna.
Package Contents
The following items are included with your DIRECTV Plus Receiver:
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A/V cables (RCA type) Access card
S-Video cable User Guide
Phone cord Remote Control & batteries
Power cord
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Hardware Reference
General
Satellite Dish Antenna
This is your “dish” and related hardware, affi xed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the
broadcast signals from our satellites.
DIRECTV Plus Receiver (or Satellite Receiver)
Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it
into viewable TV programming.
Access Card
Contains info about your DIRECTV
work and to activate your programming.
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service. It must be properly inserted for your receiver to
Cables & Connections
Best Video: S-Video Jack and Cable
S-Video jacks and cables provide the best picture quality. You will still need to connect the left and
right audio cables to the TV, or optical audio cable to your stereo, because the S-Video cable only
S-Video Jack
Video
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carries the picture signal, not sound.
Audio/Video (A/V) Jack and Cable
Audio/Video (A/V) cables provide very good picture quality and stereo sound, and should be used
if your TV does not have S-Video jacks. The DIRECTV Plus Receiver’s A/V jacks are color coded
(yellow for video, red for right audio and white for left audio). If your TV has only one input for
audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
Best Audio: Digital Audio Optical Jack and Cable
The Digital Audio Optical cable provides the best quality audio. The jack and cable use light
to send digital audio data to A/V receivers equipped to receive and interpret it. The jack
and cable (cable not included) must be aligned before plugging in, and may be covered by
protective caps, which must be removed before making connections.
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Digital
Audio
RF Jack and Coaxial Cable (F-type)
RF jacks and coaxial cables provide good picture and mono sound quality. They should be used
if A/V connections are not available on your TV. RF jacks are used to connect to your TV and
satellite dish, off-air antenna and cable feed connections. The RF jacks on the receiver are labeled
SATELLITE IN, OFF-AIR IN and OUT TO TV. Note: Be sure to use RG-6 coaxial cable when
connecting from the satellite dish to the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
Telephone Jack and Cord
The telephone line cord is required to connect your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to a land-based
telephone line if you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV programming. The phone line
connection is used to periodically call DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11-type modulator jack (the
most common type of phone jack). Note: Do not connect your receiver to a digital PBX phone
system — doing so may permanently damage your equipment and void your warranty.
RF Jack
Phone
Jack
Note: Not all cables come with
your digital satellite
receiver; you may need to
purchase additional cables
depending on your setup.
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DIRECTV Plus Receiver Front Panel
1) DOOR PANEL, USB PORT – For future use.
2) POWER – Turns your DIRECTV Plus Receiver on or off. Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver still
records and receives messages when powered off.
3) REMOTE SENSOR – The infrared sensor picks up commands from the remote control.
4) GUIDE – Displays the onscreen program guide.
5) MENU – Brings up the Quick Menu to access settings and services.
6) RECORD – In live TV, records current program; in the Guide sets one-touch record for
highlighted program.
7) LIGHT RING – 12 blue lights indicate the current state of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
Press and hold the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to dim and turn off the lights. (Repeat to
brighten.)
8) SELECT – Selects the item highlighted.
9) ARROWS – Move the onscreen highlight up, down, left or right.
10)
ACTIVE – Displays the DIRECTV Active™ Channel—local weather and more!
11) INFO – Displays channel banner or info to a highlighted program or channel cell.
ACTIVE INFO
SELECT
12) DOOR PANEL – The access card slot and RESET key are located behind the door panel.
Insert your DIRECTV Access Card
Locate the access card that came packed with your DIRECTV Plus Receiver materials and insert
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the card, facing upward, fully into the slot.
DIRECTV Plus Receiver Rear Panel
Your equipment may not look exactly like the model illustrated.
1) SATELLITE IN – (2 inputs) Use to connect the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to the satellite dish
antenna. Both inputs must be used to get the full range of DIRECTV Plus features.
2) RF REMOTE ANTENNA INPUT – For future use.
3) USB PORT – For future use.
4) OUT TO TV – Connects the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to your TV or VCR using RF coaxial
cable. This jack provides the most basic connection, carrying good sound and video quality.
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5) S-VIDEO – Provides the best picture quality, better than VIDEO RCA-type or RF coaxial
cable jacks. If your TV has an S-Video jack, use it along with the audio jacks (S-Video only
carries picture information, not sound) to connect to your TV.
6) 3/4 CHANNEL SWITCH – Allows you to choose the channel that is not used in your area
(3 or 4) when the receiver is connected to TV using RF coaxial cable from the DIRECTV Plus
Receiver’s OUT TO TV.
7) OFF-AIR IN – Connect a standard TV antenna or cable feed to the DIRECTV Plus Receiver
using this jack, then connect the OUT TO TV to your TV’s antenna input. To watch from your
off-air antenna signal, turn off the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Note that you will not be able to
record programs received off the air on your DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
8) DIGITA L AUDIO OPTICAL – Provides the best digital-quality audio signal.
9) VIDEO (Yellow) – Provides better picture quality than the OUT TO TV jack. Connect the
second RCA-type composite VIDEO jack to another device, such as a VCR. You must also
connect the AUDIO cables when using the VIDEO connection.
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10) AUDIO (R-Red and L-White) – Audio cables offer better sound quality than RF coaxial
cables. You can connect a second set of audio cables to another component, such as a VCR or
stereo.
11) PHON E – Connects the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to a telephone wall jack. We require a landbased telephone connection to communicate periodically with your DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
12) AC POW ER INLET – Connects the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to an electrical outlet. We
recommend you use a surge protector to safeguard your DIRECTV Plus Receiver from power
spikes.
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Choose Your Setup
There are several ways to connect your receiver to match your particular equipment setup and to
gain optimum signal quality. The basic steps are as follows:
• Connect the satellite dish cable to your receiver.
• Connect the receiver audio and video to your TV or VCR.
• If you connected the receiver to a VCR, connect the VCR to your TV.
• Connect the receiver to a telephone line.
• Plug in all power cords.
The following pages give detailed instructions on the types of connections you can make,
depending on the equipment you have, in order to get the best picture and sound quality. Note that
the back panels of your TV and other equipment may not exactly match those illustrated.
Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to the Satellite Dish
Connect the RG-6 RF coaxial cable(s) from your satellite dish to the jack(s) labeled SATELLITE
IN on the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Note that in order to take full advantage of your DIRECTV
Plus Receiver’s features, you should connect a coaxial cable to each of the two SATELLITE IN
connectors.
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Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to your TV or VCR
Depending on the connections on the back of your TV or VCR, you have the following options:
• S-Video & Digital Optical (or A/V Audio) Connection (Best Quality)
• A/V Connection (Better Quality)
• RF Coaxial Connection (Good Quality)
These connections are described on the following pages.
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When working with cables, be
sure to connect corresponding
outputs and inputs (Video OUT
to Video IN, Right Audio OUT
to Right Audio IN, etc.). Never
connect an IN to an IN or an OUT
to an OUT.
OUT IN
All A/V jacks and inputs are
color coded. Always match the
color of the plug to the same
color of the jack.
S-Video & Digital Optical (or A/V Audio) Connection (Best Quality)
Using the S-Video cable, connect one end to the S-VIDEO output jack on the DIRECTV Plus
Receiver and the other end to the S-Video input jack on the TV.
If your TV has a Digital Optical input, connect it to your DIRECT Plus Receiver using a digital
optical cable. (Note: This cable is not included with your DIRECT Plus Receiver.)
Otherwise, using the A/V cable, connect the white and red plugs from one end of the A/V cable to
the AUDIO L (white) and R (red) jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Connect the
plugs from other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding audio input jacks on your TV or VCR.
Do not plug the video (yellow) into either the DIRECTV Plus Receiver or the TV.
If hooking up a VCR, use another A/V cable to connect the white and red plugs from one end of
the A/V cable to the audio L (white) and R (red) and video (yellow) Output jacks on the back of
the VCR. Connect the plugs from the other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding input jacks
on your TV. Then, use another A/V cable to connect the white and red plugs from one end of the
A/V cable to the AUDIO L (white) and R (red) and VIDEO (yellow) OUTPUT jacks on the back
of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Connect the plugs from other end of the A/V cable to the corre-
sponding input jacks on your VCR.
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Now, continue on page 14, “Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to Your Telephone Line.”
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To switch between watching
your VCR and watching video
from your receiver, you may
need to program the INPUT key
on your DIRECTV Remote. (See
page 18 for info.) Some TVs also
have a menu button that allows
you to change the video source
using an onscreen menu. If you
have trouble changing the video
source, refer to the instructions
that came with your TV.
A/V Connection (Better Quality)
Using the A/V cable, connect the white, red and yellow plugs from one end of the A/V cable to the
AUDIO L (white) and R (red) and VIDEO (yellow) output jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Plus
Receiver. Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the corresponding A/V input jacks on your TV.
If hooking up a VCR, using another A/V cable, connect the white, red and yellow plugs from
one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO L (white) and R (red) and VIDEO (yellow) output
jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the
corresponding input jacks on your VCR.
Then, run an A/V cable from the VCR’s A/V output to the TV’s A/V inputs. This will allow you
to watch videotapes. NOTE: If your TV only has one set of A/V input jacks, this connection can
also be made by running a RF cable from the VCR’s out to TV jack to the TV’s antenna in jack.
Now, continue on page 14, “Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to Your Telephone Line.”
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If your TV only has one audio input jack use AUDIO L (white) jack on the back of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to make
the connection.
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To switch between watching
your VCR and watching video
from your receiver, you may
need to program the INPUT key
on your DIRECTV Remote. (See
page 18 for info.) Some TVs also
have a MENU button that allows
you to change the video source
using an onscreen menu. If you
have trouble changing the video
source, refer to the instructions
that came with your TV.
RF Coaxial Connection (Good Quality)
Using an RF coaxial cable, connect one end to the OUT TO TV jack on the DIRECTV Plus
Receiver and the other end to the antenna in jack on the TV.
Set the 3/4 switch on the back of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver to the “blank” local channel for in
your area. For example, if you have a local Channel 3 in your area, then move the 3/4 switch to
Channel 4. If you have a local Channel 4, then set the switch to Channel 3. To watch DIRECTV
programming, tune your TV to Channel 3 or 4 (depending on the position of the 3/4 switch in
step 3 above).
Connecting Your DIRECTV Plus Receiver to Your Telephone Line
Plug one end of the telephone cord into a phone jack on your wall (or into a phone splitter that
is plugged into a phone jack) and the other end into the PHONE JACK on the back of the
DIRECTV Plus Receiver.
Completing the Connections
Plug all power cords into electrical sockets.
Now, turn to page 16 to learn about Guided Setup and Activation.
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Note
NOTE: This connection can also be made using A/V cables if your VCR has A/V inputs. To connect using the A/V
cables, connect the audio L (white), R (red) and video (yellow) plugs from one end of the A/V cable to the AUDIO 1
L and R and VIDEO 1 jacks on the back of the DIRECTV Plus Receiver. Connect the other end of the A/V cable to
the corresponding jacks on your VCR.
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