Kenwood KDC-2027SA, KDC-2027SG Instruction Manual
KDC-2027SA
KDC-2027SG
KDC-2027SA, KDC-2027SG, KDC-F327A,
KDC-F327G, KDC-308A, KDC-308G, KDC-3027A,
KDC-3027G, KDC-4027, KDC-4027V
Kenwood Electronics Europe B.V.
Amsterdamseweg 37
1422 AC Uithoorn
The Netherlands
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
CD-RECEIVER
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
Contents
Safety precautions......................3
About CDs...................................5
English
General features .........................6
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
Loudness
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Clock Display
Adjusting Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
Tuner features .............................9
Tuning Mode
Tuning
Monaural Reception
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
CD player features....................11
Playing CD
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track Search
Track Repeat
Track Scan
Random Play
Accessories ...............................13
Installation Procedure ..............13
Connecting Wires
to Terminals ...........................14
Installation ................................15
Troubleshooting Guide .............17
Specifications ...........................19
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Safety precautions
2WARNING
To prevent injury and/or fire, take the
following precautions:
• Insert the unit all the way until it is fully
locked in place. Otherwise it may fly out of
place during collisions and other jolts.
• When extending the ignition, battery or
ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with an area of
2
0.75mm
deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
•To prevent short circuits, never put or leave
any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal
tools) inside the unit.
•If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange
smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Make sure not to get your fingers caught
between the faceplate and the unit.
• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to
strong shock.
The unit may break or crack because it
contains glass parts.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the
LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine,
take the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative
12V DC power supply.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the
unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity.
Also avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
• Do not set the removed faceplate or the
faceplate case in areas exposed to direct
sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the
possibility of water splashing.
•To prevent deterioration, do not touch the
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your
fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive
shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction.
•To prevent short circuits when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
• Do not place any object between the
faceplate and the unit.
• During installation, do not use any screws
except for the ones provided. The use of
improper screws might result in damage to
the main unit.
Do Not Load 8-cm (3-in.) CDs in the CD
slot
If you try to load an 8-cm CD with its adapter
into the unit, the adapter might separate from
the CD and damage the unit.
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Safety precautions
NOTE
• If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
English
• If the unit does not seem to be working
right, try pressing the reset button first. If
that does not solve the problem, consult
your Kenwood dealer.
LOUD
AUD
OFF
AUTO
AME
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on
the display on the actual equipment, and some
of the illustrations on the display may represent
something impossible in actual operation.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold
weather, dew or condensation may form on
the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called
lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit
still does not operate normally after a whilst,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
SCAN
RDM REP
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it
with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain
off with a cloth moistened with neutral
MONO
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
CLK ADJ
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may
affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the
faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile
liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the CD Slot
As dust can accumulate in the CD slot, clean it
occasionally. Your CDs can get scratched if
you put them in a dusty CD slot.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The label is attached to the chassis/case and
says that the component uses laser beams
that have been classified as Class 1. It means
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of
a weaker class. There is no danger of
hazardous radiation outside the unit.
This Product is not installed by the
manufacturer of a vehicle on the production
line, nor by the professional importer of a
vehicle into an EU Member State.
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About CDs
Handling CDs
• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.
• CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than
a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW
after reading the caution items on the
package etc.
• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD.
Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.
When using a new CD
If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.
Burrs
Burrs
CD cleaning
Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
Removing CDs
When removing CDs from this unit pull them
out horizontally.
CDs that can’t be used
• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface
or that are dirty can’t be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
It may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
•A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized
can’t be played. (For the finalization process
refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software,
and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction
manual.)
CD storage
• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the
seat or dashboard etc.) and where the
temperature is high.
• Store CDs in their cases.
CD accessories
Don’t use disc type accessories.
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General features
Release button
English
u
d
AM FM
Power
¢4
MONO
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
LOUD
ATT/
LOUD
AUD
AUTO
AME
Q/
AUD
SYSTEM Q indicator
OFF
SRC
1
Clock display
SCAN
RDM REP
CLK ADJ
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
3
CLK/
ADJ
Source required Display
Tuner "TUnE"
CD "CD"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STBY"
Volume
Increasing Volume
Press the [u] button.
LOUD indicator
Decreasing Volume
Press the [d] button.
Attenuator
ATT indicator
Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.
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Loudness
Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.
Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Loudness turns ON or OFF.
When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
the music.
1 Select the source to set
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the Sound type
Press the [Q] button.
Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.
Sound setting Display
Flat "FLAT"
Rock "ROCK"
Top 40 "TP40"
Pops "POPS"
Jazz "JAZZ"
Easy "EASY"
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
8).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
• When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and
Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values.
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.
3 Select the Audio item for adjustment
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted
switch as shown below.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass level "BAS" –8 — +8
Middle level "MID" –8 — +8
Treble level "TRE" –8 — +8
Balance "BL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "FD" Rear 15 — Front 15
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [AUD] button.
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General features
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting
the speaker type.
English
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STBY" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type Display
OFF "SP-F"
For the OEM speaker "SP-O"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP-6"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP-5"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Clock Display
Press the [CLK] button.
Each time the button is pressed the clock display turns ON or
OFF.
Adjusting Clock
1 Select the clock display
Press the [CLK] button.
2 Enter clock adjustment mode
Press the [ADJ] button for at least 2 seconds.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Adjust the minutes
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit clock adjustment mode
Press the [CLK] button.
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is
removed, warning potential thieves.
1 Turn the power OFF
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
2 Set the DSI
While pressing the [1] and [3] button, press the [SRC] button.
Each time the step 1 and 2 operation is done the DSI turns ON or
OFF.
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Theft Deterrent Faceplate
MONO
CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD
RDM REP
OFF
LOUD
AM
FM/
MONO
¢4
SRC
1 - 6
AUTO/
AME
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you,
helping to deter theft.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
The faceplate is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in
its special storage case while detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much
dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the
faceplate.
Tuner features
2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.
The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.
Band display Preset station number Frequency display
AUTO indicator
Monaural indicatorST indicator
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Tuner features
Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode.
English
Press the [AUTO] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as
shown below.
Tuning mode Display Operation
Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations
seek indicator in the Preset memory.
Manual — Normal manual tuning control.
Tuning
Selecting the station.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUnE" display.
2 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the
FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
3 Tune up or down band
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.
Monaural Reception
Noise can be reduced when stereo broadcasts are received as
monaural.
Press the [MONO] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the
Monaural Reception turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, the Monaural indicator is ON.
indicator
Station Preset Memory
Putting the station in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Select the frequency to put in the memory
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
3 Put the frequency in the memory
Press the [1] — [6] button for at least 2 seconds.
The preset number display blinks 1 time.
On each band, 1 station can be put in the memory on each [1] —
[6] button.
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Auto Memory Entry
MONO
CLK ADJ
AUTO
AME
SCAN
AUD
RDM REP
OFF
LOUD
¢4
SCAN
0
RDM REP
SRC
Putting stations with good reception in the memory
automatically.
1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Open Auto Memory Entry
Press the [AME] button for at least 2 seconds.
When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory
Auto Memory Entry closes.
Preset Tuning
Calling up the stations in the memory.
1 Select the band
Press the [FM] or [AM] button.
2 Call up the station
Press the [1] — [6] button.
CD player features
SCN
indicator
RDM
indicator
Track number
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REP indicator
IN indicator
Track time
CD player features
Playing CD
When a CD is inserted
English
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Eject the CD
Press the [0] button.
3 in. (8cm) CD cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting
them into this unit can cause damage.
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Fast Forwarding
Hold down on the [¢] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Reversing
Hold down on the [4] button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Track Search
Selecting the song you want to hear.
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Track Repeat
Replaying the song you're listening to.
Press the [REP] button.
Each time the button is pressed the Track Repeat turns ON or
OFF.
When it's ON, the "REP" indicator is ON.
Track Scan
Playing the first part of each song on the disc you are listening
to and searching for the song you want to listen to.
1 Start Track Scan
Press the [SCAN] button.
"SCN" indicator is ON.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played
Press the [SCAN] button.
Random Play
Playing all the songs on the disc in random order.
Press the [RDM] button.
Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF.
When it's ON, the "RDM" indicator is ON and the track number
blinks.
When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.
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Accessories
External view
1
2
3
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.
..........................................1
..........................................2
..........................................1
Number of items
Installation Procedure
1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the - terminal of the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wire on the wiring harness.
4. Take Connector B on the wiring harness and connect it to the
speaker connector in your vehicle.
5. Take Connector A on the wiring harness and connect it to the
external power connector on your vehicle.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
7. Install the unit in your car.
8. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
9. Press the reset button.
2CAUTION
• If your car is not prepared for this special connection-system,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• Only use antenna conversion adapters (ISO-JASO) when the
antenna cord has an ISO plug.
• Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by
inserting jacks until they lock completely.
• If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the
ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant
voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with
the ignition (i.e., it will not turn on and off along with the
ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition,
connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned
on and off with the ignition key.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused
a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same
rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material. To prevent short circuits, also do not remove the caps
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which
they correspond. The unit may receive damage or fail to work if
you share the - wires and/or ground them to any metal part in
the car.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
indicators, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the
faceplate does not hit the lid when closing and opening.
•Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
English
10
Rear left output (White)
Connector Function Guide
Pin Numbers for
ISO Connectors
External Power
Connector
A–4
A–5
A–7
A–8
Speaker
Connector
B–1
B–2
B–3
B–4
B–5
B–6
B–7
B–8
Wire Color Functions
Yellow
Blue/White
Red
Black
Purple
Purple/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
White
White/Black
Green
Green/Black
Battery
Power Control
Ignition (ACC)
Earth (Ground)
Connection
Rear Right (+)
Rear Right (–)
Front Right (+)
Front Right (–)
Front Left (+)
Front Left (–)
Rear Left (+)
Rear Left (–)
Rear right output (Red)4
Fuse (10A) 13
Battery wire (Yellow) 6
Ignition wire (Red) 7
See page 15
A–7 Pin (Red) 8
A–4 Pin (Yellow) 9
Connector A
Connector B
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Antenna Conversion Adaptor
(ISO–JASO) (Accessory3) 2
REAR
L
R
FM/AM antenna
input 3
Wiring harness
(Accessory1) 16
TEL MUTE
If no connections are
made, do not let the wire
come out from the tab. 18
Power control/ Motor
antenna control wire
(Blue/White) 20
8
1234567
8
1234567
P.CONT
ANT.CONT
Antenna Cord (ISO) 1
Not Used 19
Do not let the wire
come out from the
tab. 4b
Connect either to the power
control terminal when using
the optional power amplifier,
or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle. 23
2WARNING
Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.14)
The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of
vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to
prevent damage to the unit.
The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below.
If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the
connection as illustrated.
Please be sure to reconnect the cable as shown 2 below to
install this unit to the Vol kswagen vehicles etc.
1 (Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector
is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to
the constant power supply.
Ignition cable (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
Unit Vehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
2 The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to
the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to
the ignition.
Ignition cable (Red)
Battery cable (Yellow)
Unit Vehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
3 The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not
connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the
constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins
are connected to the constant power supply).
Ignition cable (Red)
Unit Vehicle
A–7 Pin (Red)
Installation
■ Installation
Firewall or metal support
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
Self-tapping
screw
(commercially
available)
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is
unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).
Metal mounting
strap
(commercially
available)
Bend the tabs of the
mounting sleeve
with a screwdriver or
similar utensil and
attach it in place.
Battery cable (Yellow)
When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not
be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn
off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off.
To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable
(ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the
ignition key.
A–4 Pin (Yellow)
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Installation
■ Removing the hard rubber frame
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two
English
locks on the lower level.
Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Lock
Catch
■ Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section “Removing the hard rubber frame” and then
remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Remove the screw (M4×8) on the back panel.
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side,
as shown.
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.
Screw (M4X8)
(commercially
available)
4 Lower the removal tool
toward the bottom, and pull
out the unit halfway while
pressing towards the inside.
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out
with your hands, being
careful not to drop it.
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Accessory2 Removal tool
Troubleshooting Guide
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may
just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring.
Before calling service, first check the following table
for possible problems.
General
? The power does not turn ON.01
✔ The fuse has blown.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, replace the fuse with
one with the same rating.
✔ No ACC position on vehicle ignition.02
☞ Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.
? Nothing happens when the buttons are pressed.04
✔ The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.
☞ Press the reset button on the unit (page 4).
? There’s a source you can’t switch.06
✔ There’s no CD inserted.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s no media in this
unit, you can't swhich to each source.
? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF.10
✔ The battery wire has not been connected to the proper terminal.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated
for. 17
✔ Tuner source is selected.
☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22
☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.
See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25
✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.
☞ Check the speaker wiring.
✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27
☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is
connected to a different speaker.
? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34
✔ The preout jack is being used.
☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.
Tuner source
? Radio reception is poor.39
✔ The car antenna is not extended.
☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on
<Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page 14).
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