JL Audio M800/8v2 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
800W Marine 8 Channel Amplier
Remote
CH. 1 & 2
Marine 8 Channel Amplifier
+12 VDC Ground Remote
INPUT MODES:
2 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1, CH. 3, CH. 5 & CH. 7
Input 2 feeds CH. 2, CH. 4, CH. 6 & CH. 8
4 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1 & CH. 3 Input 2 feeds CH. 2 & CH. 4 Input 5 feeds CH. 5 & CH. 7 Input 6 feeds CH. 6 & CH. 8
8 Ch. Each input feeds its corresponding output channel
Turn-On
Level
Mode
Mode
Rem. | Oset | Signal
All | 5-8 | 7&8
Input Voltage
Low | High
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
(L)
CH. 7
CH. 1
CH. 3
CH. 5
(R)
CH. 8
CH. 2
CH. 4
CH. 6
INPUT SECTION
CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
Input
Input
Sens.
Sens.
Filter Mode
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
O | HP | LP
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Filter Freq. (Hz)
CH. 3
CH. 1
CH. 2
(L)
(L)
(R)
Thank you for purchasing a JL Audio amplifier for
your marine sound system.
Your amplifier has been designed and manufactured to exacting
standards in order to ensure years of musical enjoyment in your vessel.
For maximum performance, we highly recommend that you have
your new amplifier installed by an authorized JL Audio dealer. Your
authorized dealer has the training, expertise and installation equipment
to ensure optimum performance from this product. Should you
decide to install the amplifier yourself, please take the time
to read this manual thoroughly so as to familiarize yourself
with its installation requirements and setup procedures.
CH. 7 & 8
Input
Input
Sens.
Sens.
Filter Mode
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
O | HP | LP
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Filter Freq. (Hz)
CH. 7
CH. 5
CH. 4
(L)
(R)
CH. 8
CH. 6
(L)
(R)
(R)
If you have any questions regarding the instructions in this
manual or any aspect of your amplifier’s operation, please contact your
authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance. If you need further assistance,
please call the JL Audio Technical Support Department
at (954) 443-1100 during business hours.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING!
We value you as a long-term customer. For that reason, we urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as not to damage your hearing and that of others in your vessel. Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent (irreparable) hearing loss. This and all other high-power amplif iers are capable of producing such high sound pressure levels when connected
to a speaker system. Please limit your continuous
exposure to high volume levels.
While driving, operate your audio system in a manner that still allows you to hear necessary noises to operate your vessel safely (horns, sirens, etc.).
SERIAL NUMBER
In the event that your amplif ier requires service or is ever stolen, you will need to have
a record of the product’s serial number. Please
take the time to enter that number in the space provided below. The serial number can be found on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the amplifier packaging.
Serial Number:
INSTALLATION APPLICATIONS
This amplifier is designed for operation in vessels with 12 volt, negative-ground electrical systems. Use of this product in vessels with positive ground and/or voltages other than 12V may result in damage to the product and will void th e w arra nty.
This product is not certified or approved for use in aircraft.
Do not attempt to “bridge” the outputs of this
amplifier with the outputs of a second amplifier, including an identical one.
PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
It is important that you take the time to read this manual and that you plan out your installation carefully. The following are some considerations that you must take into account when planning your installation.
Cooling Efficiency Considerations:
The outer shell of your JL Audio amplifier is designed to remove heat from the amplifier circuitry. For optimum cooling performance, this outer shell should be exposed to as large a volume of air as possible. Enclosing the amplifier in a small, poorly ventilated chamber can lead to excessive heat build-up and degraded performance. If an installation calls for an enclosure around the amplifier, we recommend that this enclosure be ventilated with the aid of a fan. In normal applications, fan-cooling is not necessary.
Marine 8 Channel Amplifier
INPUT MODES:
2 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1, CH. 3, CH. 5 & CH. 7
Input 2 feeds CH. 2, CH. 4, CH. 6 & CH. 8
4 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1 & CH. 3 Input 2 feeds CH. 2 & CH. 4 Input 5 feeds CH. 5 & CH. 7 Input 6 feeds CH. 6 & CH. 8
8 Ch. Each input feeds its
+12 VDC Ground Remote
corresponding output channel
Mounting the amplifier upside down is strongly discouraged.
Safety Considerations:
Your amplifier needs to be installed in a dry, well-ventilated environment and in a manner which does not interfere with your vessel’s factory installed electronic devices. You should also take the time to securely mount the amplifier using the supplied screws so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or a sudden jolt to the vessel.
Input
Mode Switch (pg. 7)
All | 5- 8 | 7&8
Input Mode
Status
LED
(pg. 11)
CH. 1 & 2
Ch. 1 & 2
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
CH. 1
(L)
Ch. 1 & 2 Input
Sensitivity Control
Input Sens.
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Remote
CH. 3
CH. 4
Turn-On
Turn-On
Mode
Mode (pg. 6)
Level Mode
Rem. | Oset | Signal
Input Voltage
Low | High
CH. 7
CH. 5
CH. 8
CH. 6
Switch
(pg. 9)
Remote
(L)
(R)
Level Mode
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
Input
Voltage
(pg. 7)
CH. 1
CH. 2
INPUT SECTION
Ch. 1 & 2 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
(pg. 7)
CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
CH. 2
(R)
Ch. 3 & 4
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Sensitivity Control
Input Sens.
CH. 3
(L)
Stupid Mistakes to Avoid:
• Check before drilling any holes in your vessel to
make sure that you will not be drilling through the hull, a fuel tank, fuel line, wiring harness or other vital vessel system.
• Do not run system wiring outside or underneath
the vessel. This is an extremely dangerous practice which can result in severe damage to your vessel and person.
• Protect all system wires from sharp edges
(metal, fiberglass, etc.) by carefully routing them, tying them down and using grommets and loom where appropriate.
• Do not mount the amplifier in the engine
compartment or in any other area that will expose the amplifier circuitry to the elements.
While this amplifier is specially designed for marine applications, it is not waterproof and it should not be mounted where it is likely to get wet.
Ch. 3 & 4 Filter
Ch. 3 & 4 Input
(pg. 7)
Filter Freq. (Hz)
CH. 4
(R)
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
Ch. 5 & 6
Filter Mode
Selection
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
CH. 5
(pg. 8)
Ch. 5 & 6 Input
Sensitivity Control
Input Sens.
Filter Freq. (Hz)
(L)
(pg. 7)
CH. 6
(R)
Ch. 5 & 6 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
CH. 7 & 8
Ch. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Selection
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
CH. 7
(L)
(pg. 8)
Ch. 7 & 8 Input
Sensitivity Control
(pg. 7)
Input Sens.
Filter Freq. (Hz)
CH. 8
(R)
Ch. 7 & 8 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
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Chassis Ground
Connector
(pg. 5)
+12 V Power
Connector
(pg. 5)
+12 VDC Ground Remote
Remote Turn-On
Connector
(pg. 6)
Channels 1 & 2
Preamp Input Jacks
(pg. 7)
(L)
(R)
CH. 1&2 CH. 3&4 CH. 5&6 CH. 7&8
Channels 5 & 6
Preamp Input Jacks
Channels 3 & 4
Preamp Input Jacks
(pg. 7)
INPUT SECTION
(pg. 7)
Channels 7 & 4
Preamp Input Jacks
(pg. 7)
Jack for Remote Level Control Knob
(pg. 10)
Remote
Level
Control
Channels 1 & 2
Speaker Outputs
(pg. 10)
CH. 1
(L)
Channels 3 & 4
Speaker Outputs
(pg. 10)
CH. 3
CH. 2
(R)
CH. 4
(L)
(R)
Channels 5 & 6
Speaker Outputs
(pg. 10)
CH. 5
(L)
Bridged
CH. 6
(R)
Channels 7 & 8
Speaker Outputs
(pg. 10)
CH. 7
(L)
BridgedBridgedBridged
CH. 8
(R)
3
Remote
Level
Control
CH. 5
(L)
CH. 6
(R)
CH. 3
(L)
CH. 4
(R)
CH. 1
(L)
CH. 2
(R)
Bridged
CH. 7
(L)
CH. 8
(R)
BridgedBridgedBridged
INPUT SECTION
(L)
(R)
CH. 1& 2 CH. 3&4 CH. 5& 6 CH. 7& 8
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The JL Audio M800/8v2 is an eight-channel,
full-range audio amplifier utilizing JL Audio
NexD™ ultra-high speed switching technolog y to
deliver outstanding fidelity and efficiency.
The M800/8v2 can be operated with a wide
variety of source units and system configurations.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
The following represents the sequence for a typical amplifier installation. Additional steps and different procedures may be required in some applications. If you have any questions, please contact your authorized JL Audio dealer for assistance.
1) Disconnect the negative batter y post
connection and secure the disconnected cable to prevent accidental re-connection during installation. This step is not optional.
2) Run 4 AWG power wire from the battery
location to the amplifier mounting location, taking care to route it in such a way that it will not be damaged and will not interfere with vessel operation. Use 2 AWG or larger power wire and a power distribution block if additional amplifiers are being installed with the M800/8v2.
3) Connect power wire to the positive battery
post. Fuse the wire with an appropriate fuse block (and connectors) within 18 inches (45 cm) wire length of the positive battery post.
This fuse is essential to protect the vessel. Do not install the fuse until the power wire has been securely connected to the amplifier.
4) Connect negative power wire to the negative
battery post. Use the same size power
wire as the wire connected to the “+12 V
connection (minimum 4 AWG).
5) Run signal cables and remote turn-on wire
from the source unit to the amplifier mounting location.
6) Run speaker cable from the speaker systems
to the amplifier mounting location.
7) Securely mount the amplifier.
8) Connect the positive and negative power
wires to the amplifier. A fuse near the amplifier is not necessary if the M800/8v2 is the only device being run from the fused main power wire. If the fused main power wire is shared by the M800/8v2 and other amplifiers or devices, fuse each amplifier/device within 12 inches (30 cm) of wire length, via a fused distribution block or multiple individual fuse blocks/on-board fuses.
9) Connect the remote turn-on wire
to the amplifier.
10) Connect the input cables to the amplifier.
11) Connect the speaker cables to the amplifier.
12) Carefully review the amplifier’s control
settings to make sure that they are set according to the needs of the system.
13) Install the power wire fuse (80A for a
single M800/8v2) and reconnect the negative battery post termina l. Install the fuse (80A) near the amplifier (if applicable).
14) Turn on the source unit at a low level
to double-check that the amplifier is configured correctly. Resist the temptation to crank it up until you have verified the control settings.
15) Make necessary adjustments to the input
sensitivity controls to obtain the right overall output and t he desired balance in the system. See Appendix A (page 14) for the recommended input sensitivity setting method.
16) Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your
favorite music.
POWER CONNECTIONS
Before installing the amplifier, disconnect the negative (ground) wire from the vessel’s battery. This will prevent accidental damage to the system, the vessel and your body during installation.
+12 VDC Ground Remote
The M800/8v2’s +12 V DC and Ground connections are designed to accept 4 AWG power wire. 4 AWG is the required wire size for
this amplifier.
If you are installing the M800/8v2 with other amplifiers and wish to use a single main power wire, use 2 AWG or 1/0 AWG main power wire (depending on the overall current demands of all the amplifiers in the system). This 2 AWG or 1/0 AWG power wire should terminate into a fused distribution block mounted as close to the amplifiers as possible (within 12 inches / 30cm of wire length). The fused output of the distribution block will connect to the M800/8v2 with 4 AWG power wire. JL Audio
ECS fused distribution blocks are recommended (XD-FDBU-2 and XD-FDBU-4)
Note: Smaller AWG numbers mean bigger wire and vice-versa (1/0 AWG is the largest, 2 AWG is smaller, then 4 AWG, then 8 AWG, etc.).
To connect the power wires to the amplifier, first back out the set screw on the top of the terminal block, using the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench. Strip 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from the end of each wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block, seating it f irmly so that no bare wire is exposed. While holding the wire in place, tighten the set screw firmly, taking care not
to strip the head of the screw.
The ground connection should be made using
the same gauge wire as the power connection.
Any wires run through barriers must be protected with a high quality rubber grommet to prevent damage to the insulation of the wire. Failure to do so may result in a dangerous short circuit.
Many vessels employ small (10 AWG - 6 AWG) wire to connect the alternator’s positive connection to the battery. To prevent voltage drops, this wire should be upgraded to 4 AWG when installing amplifier systems with main fuse ratings above 60A.
It is common for the alternator to be grounded through its chassis. If the alternator is not grounded through its chassis and instead employs a small (10 AWG - 6 AWG) wire to connect to ground, this wire should also be upgraded to 4 AWG when installing amplifier systems with main fuse ratings above 60A.
FUSE REQUIREMENTS
It is absolutely vital that the main power wire(s) to the amplifier(s) in the system be fused within 18 inches (45 cm) of the positive battery post connection. The fuse value at each power wire should be high enough for all of the equipment being run from that power wire. If only the M800/8v2 is being run from that power wire, we recommend a 80A fuse be used.
If fusing the amplifier near its power connections (when more than one amp is being run from the main power wire), use a 80A fuse.
MAX I™ (big plastic-body) fuses are recommended.
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Remote
Level
Control
CH. 5
(L)
CH. 6
(R)
CH. 3
(L)
CH. 4
(R)
CH. 1
(L)
CH. 2
(R)
Bridged
CH. 7
(L)
CH. 8
(R)
BridgedBridgedBridged
CH. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Remote
Level
Mode
All | 5- 8 | 7&8
Input Mode
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
CH. 7
CH. 8
CH. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
CH. 5
CH. 6
CH. 3
CH. 4
CH. 1
CH. 1 & 2 CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
CH. 2
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Turn-On
Mode
Rem. | Oset | Signal
Input Voltage
Low | High
Status
LED
(pg. 11)
Ch. 1 & 2 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
Ch. 1 & 2
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Ch. 1 & 2 Input
Sensitivity Control
(pg. 7)
Ch. 3 & 4 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
Ch. 3 & 4
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Ch. 3 & 4 Input
Sensitivity Control
(pg. 7)
Ch. 5 & 6 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
Ch. 5 & 6
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Ch. 5 & 6 Input
Sensitivity Control
(pg. 7)
Ch. 7 & 8 Filter
Frequency
Selector
(pg. 8)
Ch. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Selection
(pg. 8)
Ch. 7 & 8 Input
Sensitivity Control
(pg. 7)
Remote
Level Mode
Switch (pg. 9)
Input Mode Switch (pg. 7)
Input
Voltage
(pg. 7)
Turn-On
Mode
(pg. 6)
CH. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
CH. 1 & 2 CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
TURNON OPTIONS
CH. 7 & 8
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
CH. 1 & 2 CH. 3 & 4 CH. 5 & 6
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input
Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input
Sens.
O| HP | LP
Filter Mode
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Input Sens.
O| HP | LP
Remote
Level
Control
CH. 5
(L)
CH. 6
(R)
CH. 3
(L)
CH. 4
(R)
CH. 1
(L)
CH. 2
(R)
Bridged
CH. 7
(L)
CH. 8
(R)
BridgedBridgedBridged
INPUT SECTION
(L)
(R)
CH. 1& 2 CH. 3&4 CH. 5& 6 CH. 7& 8
The M800/8v2 can be switched on and off
using one of three methods, determined by the position of the amplifier’s “Turn-On Mode”
switch. Please read these options and decide
which is best suited for your specific system.
1) +12V remote turn-on lead
2) Signal-sensing turn-on circuit.
3) DC offset-sensing turn-on circuit
Input Voltage
Low | High
CH. 7
CH. 8
Remote
Level
Mode
(L)
(R)
All | 5- 8 | 7&8
Input Mode
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
CH. 3
CH. 4
Turn-On
Mode
Rem. | Oset | Signal
CH. 5
CH. 6
+12 V Remote Turn-On: This is the preferred
method for turning the amplif ier on/off. The amplifier will turn on when +12 V is present at
its “Remote” input and turn off when +12 V is
switched off. This +12V remote turn-on signal is typically controlled by a source unit’s remote
turn-on wire. The M800/8v2’s “Remote” turn-on
connector will accept 18 AWG – 12 AWG wire. To connect the remote turn-on wire to the amplifier, first back out the set screw on the top of the terminal block, using the supplied 2.5 mm hex wrench. Strip 1/2 inch (12mm) of wire and insert the bare wire into the terminal block, seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed. While holding the wire in the terminal, tighten the set screw firmly, taking care not to strip the head of the screw and making sure that the wire is firmly gripped by the set screw.
If a source unit does not have a dedicated remote turn-on output, consider one of the following alternative turn-on options:
These methods are useful when a conventional +12 V remote turn-on signal is not available in a system. These allow you to operate the amplifier without having to locate a remote turn-on lead at
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the source unit.
Depending on the characteristics of the audio
signal, one of the following methods may work
better than the other. We recommend trying DC
Offset-Sensing first as it does not require a long delay to turn the system off after the signal is shut off.
DC Offset-Sensing: The amplifier will turn on
and off by detecting the presence of a very small
DC signa l (offset) that is typical in the audio
speaker outputs of most source units and small amplifiers. The amplifier will turn on and off in
reaction to the presence or absence of this DC
Offset. The sensitivity of this circuit is designed for high-level (speaker level) signals, not for low­level (preamp level) signals. The circuit monitors
the signal at the Channel 1 input only.
Signal-Sensing: The amplifier will turn on
and off by detecting the presence of a full-range
audio signal at its Channel 1 input. After several
minutes of no signal, the amplifier will shut off. The sensitivity of this circuit is designed for high-level (speaker level) signals, not for low-level (preamp level) signals. The circuit is tuned to react to signals at mid-range frequencies. This prevents false switching from signals created by moving loudspeakers that are in parallel with the amplifier’s input signal.
In signal and DC sensing applications, the
am pl ifier’s “Remote” turn-on terminal becomes a remote turn-on output. This allows the M800/8v2 to turn on other amplifiers in the audio system that do not have signal sensing.
+12 VDC Ground Remote
INPUT SECTION
The M800/8v2’s input section allows you to send signals to the amplifier section through the use of two, four or eight differential-balanced inputs.
Input connections are via four pairs of
traditional RCA-type jacks.
(L)
(R)
CH. 1& 2 CH. 3&4 CH. 5& 6 CH. 7& 8
INPUT SECTION
Rem. | Oset | Signal
Input Voltage
Low | High
Remote
Level Mode
All | 5- 8 | 7&8
Input Mode
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
CH. 1 & 2
Filter Mode
O | HP | LP
Input Sens.
If you wish to send eight discrete channels into the M800/8v2, simply use all eight inputs and set the Input Mode switch in the 8 Ch. position.
If you wish to feed all eight channels by using only four channels of input, set the Input Mode switch to 4 Ch.” and use only the inputs to channels 1, 2, 5 and 6. In this mode, input 1 will feed channels 1 and 3, input 2 will feed channels 3 and 4, input 5 will feed channels 5 and 7 and input 6 will feed channels 6 and 8.
If you wish to use only two channels of input to deliver signal to all eight amplifier channels, set the Input Mode switch to 2 Ch. and use only the inputs to channels 1 and 2. In this mode, input 1 will feed all the odd-numbered channels (1, 3, 5 and 7) and input 2 will feed all the even-numbered channels (2, 4, 6 and 8).
INPUT MODES:
2 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1, CH. 3, CH. 5 & CH. 7
Input 2 feeds CH. 2, CH. 4, CH. 6 & CH. 8
4 Ch. Input 1 feeds CH. 1 & CH. 3 Input 2 feeds CH. 2 & CH. 4 Input 5 feeds CH. 5 & CH. 7 Input 6 feeds CH. 6 & CH. 8
8 Ch. Each input feeds its corresponding output channel
CH. 1
CH. 3
CH. 5
CH. 2
CH. 4
CH. 6
INPUT SECTION
Input Voltage Range:
Input Voltage Range: A wide range of signal input voltages can be accommodated by the M800/8v2’s input section (200mV – 8V). This wide range is split up into two sub-ranges, accessible via the “Input Voltage” switch:
“Low”: for preamp level signals
“Hig h”: for speaker level signals
Input Voltage
Low | High
CH. 7
Remote
Level
Mode
(L)
All | 5- 8 | 7&8
Input Mode
2 Ch. | 4 Ch. | 8 Ch.
CH. 1
CH. 3
Turn-On
Mode
Rem. | Oset | Signal
CH. 5
The “Low” position on the “Input Voltage” switch selects an input sensitivity range between 200mV and 2V for all input channels. This means that the “Input Sens.” rotary control for each channel section will operate within that voltage window. If you are using a source unit with conventional preamp-level outputs, this is most likely the position that you will use
The “High” position on the “Input Voltage” switch selects an input sensitivity range between 800mV and 8V for all input channels. This is useful for certain high-output preamp level signals as well as speaker-level output from source units and small amplifiers. To use speaker-level sources, splice the speaker output wires of the
source unit or small amplifier onto a pair of RCA cables or plugs or use the JL Audio ECS Speaker Wire to RCA adaptor (XD-CLRAIC2-SW).
Line Output Converters are usually not needed
with the M800/8v2. If you find that the output cannot be reduced sufficiently with a direct
CH. 7
CH. 8
the “Input Voltage” switch in its “High” position,
you may use a “ line output converter” or voltage
(R)
speaker level signal applied to the amplifier and
(L)
divider to reduce the signal level.
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