KDC-7024
KDC-M7024
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
KDC-7024
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
© B64-2468-00/01 (EV/E2V)
Contents
Safety precautions.............................3
About GSM Hands Free Unit .............5
English
Notes on playing MP3 .......................6
Notes on Multi-function
Key System.....................................8
About CDs..........................................9
General features ..............................10
Power
Selecting the Source
Volume
Attenuator
System Q
Audio Control
Speaker Setting
Display Mode Switching
Text Display Switching
External Display Switching
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Non-fading Output
Panel Position Setting
Theft Deterrent Panel
Hiding the Control Panel
TEL Mute
Dual Zone System
Tuner features ..................................20
Tuning
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry
Preset Tuning
RDS features ....................................22
Traffic Information
Radio Text Scroll
PTY (Program Type)
Program Type preset
Changing Language for PTY Function
CD/MP3/External disc control
features.........................................25
Playing CD & MP3
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc/ Folder Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Disc Naming (DNPS)
Tex t/Title Scroll
GSM Hands Free Unit control
features.........................................31
Receiving a call
Phone Book Search
Direct Dial
SMS (Short Message Service) Mode
Phone Book/ Message (SMS) data synchronize
Menu system....................................34
Menu System
Security Code
Phone voice speaker setting
Microphone sensitivity adjust
Auto Response time Adjust
Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
Synchronize Clock
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Selectable Illumination
Contrast Adjustment
Dimmer
OFF Wait Time Setting
Eject angle setting
System Q Setting
Switching preout
Built-in Amp Mute Setting
B.M.S. (Bass Management System)
B.M.S. Frequency Offset
News Bulletin with Timeout Setting
Local Seek
Tuning Mode
Auto Memory Entry
AF (Alternative Frequency)
Restricting RDS Region
Auto TP Seek
Monaural Reception
Text Scroll
Power OFF Timer
CD Read Setting
Accessories ......................................42
Installation Procedure .....................42
Connecting Wires to Terminals .......43
Installtion .........................................44
Removing the Unit...........................45
Locking the Backpanel to the unit .46
Troubleshooting Guide ....................47
Specifications ..................................51
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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 a 0.75mm
(AWG18) or more to prevent wire
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.
2
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 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 apply excessive force to the moving
faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or
malfunction.
• Do not apply excessive force to the open
faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will
cause damage or breakdown.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About CD players/disc changers
connected to this unit
KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players
released in 1998 or later can be connected to
this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
dealer for connectable models of disc
changers/ CD players.
Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players released in 1997 or earlier and disc
changers made by other makers cannot be
connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in
damage.
Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for
the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD
players.
The functions that can be used and the
information that can be displayed will differ
depending on the models being connected.
You can damage both your unit and the CD
changer if you connect them incorrectly.
Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot
If you try to load a 3 in. 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 fails to operate properly, press the
Reset button. The unit returns to factory
settings when the Reset button is pressed.
If the unit still fails to operate properly after
the Reset button has been pressed, contact
your local KENWOOD dealer for assistance.
•Press the reset button if the Disc auto
changer fails to operate correctly. Normal
operation should be restored.
NAME.S NF
Reset button
• Characters in the LCD may become difficult
to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).
•We strongly recommend the use of the
<Security Code> (page 34) to prevent theft.
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used
to explain more clearly how the controls are
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get
dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
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
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DAB
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 while,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
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
cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.
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.
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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.
About GSM Hands Free Unit
Refer to the GSM Hands Free Unit control
features of this manual for the operation
method of GSM Hands Free Unit KCA-HF521
(optional accessory) when connected.
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Notes on playing MP3 (KDC-M7024)
This unit can play MP3(MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). Note,
however, that the MP3 recording media and formats acceptable
are limited. When writing MP3, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
English
Acceptable media
The MP3 recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R,
and CD-RW.
When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent
malfunction.
Acceptable medium formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The
maximum number of characters used for file name including the
delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in
parentheses.
• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)
• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
• Joliet (64 characters)
• Romeo (128 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format.
For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the
writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below.
The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
• Maximum number of directory levels: 8
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64
• Maximum number of folders: 50
MP3 written in the formats other than the above may not be
successfully played and their file names or folder names are not
properly displayed.
Settings for your MP3 encoder and CD writer
Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3 data
with the MP3 encoder.
•Transfer bit rate: 8 —320 kbps
• Sampling frequency:
8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
When you use your CD writer to record MP3 up to the maximum disc
capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.
Entering ID3 tag
The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3
version 1.x.
For the character code, refer to the
List of Codes.
Entering file and folder names
The code list characters are the only
file names and folder names that can
be entered and displayed.
If you use any other character for
entry, the file and folder names are
not displayed correctly. They may
neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used.
The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3 which have the MP3
extension (.MP3).
A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not
play correctly.
Writing files into a medium
When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the unit checks all the
data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or nonMP3 files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing
MP3.
In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file or
a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.
Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.
• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3 file with the
MP3 extension.
The unit mistakes non-MP3
the MP3 extension.
• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3.
s for MP3 data as long as they have
file
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MP3 playing order
4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
AM Button FM Button
Operation of the button
Current
folder number
Current
file number
4 Button
¢ Button
Operation of the button
Beginning of file
Folder
Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy
Level 2 Level 4
Level 1 Level 3
File
Root
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder
Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were
written by the CD writer.
Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played
may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be
able to set the order in which MP3 are to be played by writing them
onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD
writer.
For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is
subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.
When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...
When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move
from folder to folder ...
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Notes on Multi-function Key System
Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions
with the [2] — [5] buttons.
The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described
below.
English
What's the Multi-function Key System?
This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key System that enables
the operation of multiple functions with one button.
For example, you can enter the Display Control Mode or turn ON/OFF
the Random Play by pressing the [3] button during CD play.
Setting each function
The function display will show the controllable function of the [2] — [5]
button above the button.
Pressing the [2] — [5] button below the desired function enables the
setting of the function.
Displaying the desired function
If five or more functions are available to be set with the [2] — [5]
button, they are divided into multiple function groups (referred to as
sections in this manual) for registration.
Press the [NEXT] button to switch the sections.
If the display of the desired function is not shown, press the [NEXT]
button 1 to 3 times to switch the sections until the wanted function
display is shown.
Example: Function display of CD & External disc source
Real operational example of the Multi-function Key
System
Example: Turning ON/OFF the Random Play during CD play.
1. Show the function display of the Random Play.
If "RDM" is not shown in the display, press the [NEXT] button to
switch the sections until the "RDM" function display is shown above
the [3] button.
2. Turn ON/OFF the Random Play.
Press the [3] button.
Each time the [3] button under the "RDM" function display is
pressed the Random Play is turned ON/OFF.
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"MRDM","H-F" or "SYNC" are displayed when an optional accessory is
connected.
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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 disks 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
English
VOLUME
CONTOROL
ATT
Q
ATT indicator
SRC
#2-5
NAME.S NF
NAME.S
Function display
NF
Power
RTN
NEXT
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DAB
¢
4
Turning ON the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition ON.
The panel appears.
Turing OFF the Power
Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
The panel hides.
Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause
damage.
When the power is ON, the <Security Code> (page 34) is displayed
as "CODE ON" or "CODE OFF".
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Source required Display
Tuner "TUNER"
CD "CD"
External disc (Optional accessory) "DISC CH"/"CD2"
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) "AUX1"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "ALL OFF"
This unit automatically turns full power OFF after 20 minutes lapses
in Standby mode in order to save the vehicles battery.
The time until full power OFF can be set in <Power OFF Timer>
(page 41).
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Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob clockwise.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOLUME CONTROL] knob counterclockwise.
Attenuator
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.
System Q
You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of
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"
User memory "User"
Rock "Rock"
Pops "Pops"
Easy "Easy"
Top 40 "Top40"
Jazz "Jazz"
• User memory: The values set on the <Audio control> (page 12).
• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page
14).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.
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General features
Audio Control
1 Select the source for adjustment
English
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "AUD" is displayed above the
[2] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
3 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [2] ("AUD") button.
4 Select the Adjustment item section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired Adjustment item is
displayed above the [2] — [5] button.
1st section
Adjustment Item Button Display
Bass [2] "BASS"
Middle [3] "MID"
Treble [4] "TRE"
Balance & Fader [5] "BL/F"
2nd section
Adjustment Item Button Display
High Pass Filter [2] "HPF"
Low Pass Filter* [3] "LPF"
Loudness [4] "LOUD"
Non-Fading* [5] "N-F"
3rd section
Adjustment Item Button Display
Volume offset [2] "VOFF"
5 Select the Audio Control item for adjustment
Press the [2] — [5] button.
Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the adjustable audio
items are switched among ranges of all stage section's tables on
the following pages.
6 Adjust the Audio Control item
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
7 Exit Audio Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
• The loudness setting can also be adjusted by pressing the [4]
button.
•*This mode is available only when <Non-fading Output> (page 16)
is ON.
1st section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Bass Center
Frequency
Bass level "Bass" –8 — +8
Bass Q Factor "Bass Q" 1.00/1.25/1.50/2.00
Bass Extend "Bass EXT" ON/OFF
"Bass F" 60/70/80/100 or 150 Hz
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[3] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Middle Center
"MID F" 0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0 kHz
Frequency
Middle level "Middle" –8 — +8
Middle Q Factor "Middle Q" 1.0/2.0
[4] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Treble Center
"TRE F" 10.0/12.5/15.0/17.5 kHz
Frequency
Treble level "Treble" –8 — +8
[3] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Non-Fading "LPF NF" 50/80/120/Through Hz
Low Pass Filter
[4] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF
[5] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Non-Fading level "NF Level" –15 — +15
[5] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Balance "Balance" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "Fader" Rear 15 — Front 15
• According to the Bass Q Factor setting value, the frequencies that
can be set in Bass Center Frequency change as shown below.
Bass Q Factor Bass Center Frequency
1.00/1.25/1.50 60/70/80/100
2.00 60/70/80/150
• When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is
extended by 20%.
2nd section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Front/Rear "HPF"
Through/100/125/170 Hz
High Pass Filter
• Loudness: Compensating for low and high tones during low
volume.
• When the Dual Zone System is ON, the setting for the High Pass
Filter is nullified.
3rd section
[2] button
Adjustment Item Display Range
Volume offset "V-Offset" –8 — ±0
Volume offset: Each source's volume can be set as a difference
from the basic volume.
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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 "ALL OFF" display.
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
3 Select the Speaker type
Press the [2] — [5] button.
Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown
below.
Speaker type Button Display
OFF [2] "SP OFF"
For 5 & 4 in. speaker [3] "SP 5/4inch"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker [4] "SP 6*9/6inch"
For the OEM speaker [5] "SP O.E.M."
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [Q] button.
Display Mode Switching
Switching the display mode.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display mode
Press the [2] ("MODE") button.
Each time the button is pressed the display mode switches as
shown below.
Display Display Mode
"Display C" Demonstration.
"Display A" Normal display type.
"Display B" Silent display type.
4 Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
Text Display Switching
Switching the text display.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the text
Press the [3] ("TEXT") button.
It can also be switched by pressing either [4] or [¢] button.
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In Tuner source
Information Display
Program Service name or Frequency "BAND+PS"
Radio text,
"R-TEXT"
Program Service name or Frequency
Frequency "BAND+FREQ"
Clock "Clock"
In CD & External disc source
Information Display
Disc title "D-TITLE"
Track title "T-TITLE"
Track number & Play time "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Clock "Clock"
In MP3 source
Information Display
Song title & Artist name "TITLE"
Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"
Folder name "FOLDER NAME"
File name "FILE NAME"
Play time & File number "P-Time"
Disc name "DNPS"
Clock "Clock"
In Auxiliary input source
Information Display
Auxiliary input name "AUX Name"
Clock "Clock"
In Standby
Information Display
"ALL OFF"
Clock "Clock"
4 Exit Display Control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name
& Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc
title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played,
track number and play time are displayed.
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General features
External Display Switching
Switching the display in the External Display connected.
English
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the
[3] button.
Refer to <Notes on Multi-function Key System> (page 8).
2 Enter display control mode
Press the [3] ("DISP") button.
3 Select the display
Press the [4] ("OUT") button.
"OEM DISP" is displayed.
Each time the button is pressed the display switches.
4 Exit display control mode
Press the [RTN] button.
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary
input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "AUX1" display.
2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button for at least 2 seconds.
The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.
3 Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Each time the button is pressed it switches through the below
displays.
• "AUX1"
• "TV"
• "VIDEO"
• "GAME"
• "PORTABLE"
• "DVD"
4 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [NAME.S] button.
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is
selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
Non-fading Output
Turning the Non-fading output ON or OFF.
Press the [NF] button for at least 1 second.
Each time the button is pressed Non-fading output switches ON
or OFF.
When it’s ON, "NF ON" is displayed.
When the <Switching preout> (page 38) is "SWPRE Rear", this
function is not available.
Panel Position Setting
Setting the angle or back-forward position of the control panel.
1 Select the key function section
Press the [NEXT] button.
Repeatedly press the button until "PNL" is displayed above the [4]
button.
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