Klipsch Lightspeaker User Manual

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One LightSpeaker® 5 installs in 15 minutes or less!

OWNER’S MANUAL

Note: The LightSpeaker® is an add on unit to an existing LightSpeaker® System. You

need a LightSpeaker® Transmitter to supply audio and control the lights on this unit.
The Transmitter and Remote discussed in the manual are sold separately.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

Le symbole de l’éclair fléché dans un triangle équilatéral, a pour but
d’avertir l’utilisateur de la présence non isolées d’une «tension
dangereuse» dans le boîtier du produit que mai d’une magnitude
suffisante pour constituer un risque d’électrocution pour les
personnes.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral sert à alerter
l’utilisateur de la présence d’importantes exploitation et de
maintenance (entretien) dans la documentation accompagnant
l’appareil.

Caution marking is located at the side of the apparatus.
Attention marquage est situé sur le côté de l’appareil.

CAUTION: Risk of Electrical Shock - Use in Dry Locations Only
ATTENTION: Risque de Choc Électrique - Utiliser Seulement Dans des Endroits

Secs

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user servicable parts – refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le
couvercle (ou l’arrière). Non utilisateur servicable parts - confier l’entretien de
service qualifie seul le personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne
pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all Warnings. Follow
all instructions.

2. Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on apparatus.

3. Clean only with a dry cloth.

4. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6. The lamp holder is used as disconnect device. The lamp holder of apparatus
should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
To completely disconnect the power input, the lamp holder of the apparatus
shall be disconnected from the mains.

7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

8. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

9. Added weight of the device may cause instability of a free-standing portable
lamp. Use only with portable table lamps in which the distance from the
bottom of the base to the top of the lampholder does not exceed three (3)
times minimum base width. Use only with portable table lamps which are
provided with lamp shades” or the equivalent.

10. This device is not intended for use with emergency exit fixtures or

emergency exit lights

11. NOT FOR USE WHERE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER

NE PAS EXPOSER AUX INTEMPÉRIES

12. NOT FOR USE IN TOTALLY ENCLOSED RECESSED LUMINAIRES

NE PAS INSTALLER DANS DES LUMINAIRES ENCASTRÉS COMPLÈTEMENT
FERMÉS

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Congratulations

Thank you for choosing a LightSpeaker® 5 from Klipsch®.
You have chosen one of the most unique, patented,
audio systems in the world. With proper installation and
operation, you will enjoy years of trouble-free use. Klipsch®
sells numerous loudspeakers for use inside or outside your
home. For the complete Klipsch® product line, visit the
Internet at: www.klipsch.com.

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Table of Contents

®

LightSpeaker

5 Overview..................................................................6

What is in this box...................................................................................8

Step 1 - Where will you install..........................................................9

Step 2 - Check your connector type.............................................9

Step 3 - Test fit your LightSpeaker® 5......................................10

Step 4 - Installing the trim ring....................................................10

Step 5 - Adjusting the SimpleTabsTM..........................................11

Step 6 - Setting the zone and stereo switches..................12

Step 7 - Installing your LightSpeaker® 5................................13

Step 8 - Pairing your LightSpeaker® 5...................................14

Step 9 - Enjoy your Lightspeaker®...............................................15

Installing and removing the Lens................................................15

Selecting LightSpeaker® locations..............................................17

Specifications.......................................................................................18

Possible causes of interference....................................................20

Warranty...............................................................................................21

FCC Declaration...................................................................................23

Technical Support Information...................................Back Cover

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LightSpeaker® 5 Overview

This wireless LightSpeaker® 5
is intended to install into any
home easily and without any
expensive and complicated
wiring. You can install a unit
in your home in a few minutes
and not have to worry about
repairing walls or ceilings. Plus
there is no climbing into attics
or wriggling into crawl spaces!

LightSpeakers® deliver great sound
into any room in your house, using your existing wiring
and your recessed lighting fixtures. The LightSpeaker® 5
installs in a standard 5” or 6” recessed ceiling light fixture
common in most homes. It will replace a standard light
bulb (R-30 or R-40). This unique patented LightSpeaker®
has full bandwidth audio and “green” lighting together in
one small package.

Your part of what makes this possible is the use of a 10W
LED to provide the equivalent light bright enough to replace
a 60W incandescent bulb while using 80% less power
than the light bulb it replaced. Consider also that you may
never have to replace this light; an operating life of 25,000
to 40,000 hours means that with average use this light
should easily last 15 to 25 years.

Remote and transmitter sold separately.

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Your system can use up to 8 LightSpeakers® to provide
audio and lighting to your entire home. You can even
divide your home into two unique areas where different
music sources, sound and lighting control allow you to add
music with integrated “green” lighting to places you only
dreamed of having it before.

There’s no wiring and no big (or small) boxes. The
wireless transmitter can be centrally located which will
provide audio and, together with the remote, allow you to
control your LightSpeakers® from anywhere in your home
To expand your system, additional LightSpeakers® or
wireless RockSpeakers are available at www.klipsch.com.

This incredible patented system provides even greater
flexibility to you as the owner; since you can take this
system with you if you move; and when you do, it leaves no
trace (holes that need to be covered) that the system was
ever installed and used.

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Take just a minute to be sure you have everything you
need to install your additional wireless distributed audio
LightSpeaker® 5 from Klipsch®.

Large & Small Trim Rings Lens

LightSpeaker® 5

Note: The LightSpeaker® 5 is an add on unit to an
existing LightSpeaker® System. You need a LightSpeaker®
Transmitter to supply audio and control the lights on
this unit. The Transmitter and Remote discussed in the
manual are sold separately.

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Step 1:

Decide which light will be replaced with

LightSpeaker® 5.
Your Klipsch® LightSpeaker® 5 has been specifically

designed to cover large areas, however if the location of
your fixtures allow you to do so, you should think about
how you use your room and where you are likely to spend
most of your time. Then choose the fixtures that are most
evenly spaced to your preferred listening position.

WARNING!
Turn off circuit breakers

to all lighting fixtures you
are working on!

A) Turn off the circuit breaker and light switch, to the

bulb you intend to replace with a LightSpeaker® 5.

B) Remove the existing light
bulb.

Step 2: Check your connector
type. Your Klipsch® LightSpeaker®
5 is designed to fit into a standard
Edison connector. It will not fit any
other type connector.

STOP!
Check your

connector!

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Step 3: Test fit your LightSpeaker® 5.

Your LightSpeaker® 5 is designed to fit directly into most
5“ (R30) and 6“ (R40) down light cans by simply removing
the existing light and, in the same manner as a light bulb,
re-installing your LightSpeaker® 5 in its place. You may
simply test fit your LightSpeaker® 5.

If your LightSpeaker® 5 fits directly into your recessed
lighting fixture without any modifications you can skip
forward to Step 6.

If your LightSpeaker® 5 does not fit either because the
trim ring/reflector opening is too small or the lighting
fixture is not set deep enough, please go to www.klipsch.
com or refer to your Complete System Manual.

Step 4: Installing the trim ring.

Your LightSpeaker® 5 comes with their own integrated
trim ring. There are two different sizes. Choose
your trim ring based on either A or B below and place
the LightSpeaker® 5 trim ring over the back of the
LightSpeaker® 5. Be sure the finished side is facing out.
Upon completion of the install, this trim ring should fit
snuggly and uniformly to the ceiling and should also seat
properly around the entire edge of your LightSpeaker® 5.

A) The thicker trim ring will be used when your
LightSpeaker® 5 is installed into a 6” lighting fixture.

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SimpleTabs

TM

B) The thinner one is used when installed into a 5”
fixture. As long as the trim ring covers the edges of the
lighting fixture and any rough drywall edges you may
use either trim ring; it will not affect the performance of
your LightSpeaker® 5.

Step 5: Adjusting the SimpleTabs™.

Your LightSpeaker® 5 is equipped with a unique
mounting system. The three SimpleTabs™, on the back
of the speaker can be rotated outward and when the
LightSpeaker® 5 is pressed into the housing, hold it
centered and securely in place.

You will now adjust the Simple Tabs™ on the back of the
LightSpeaker® 5 to either A (6” recessed light fixture) or
B (5” recessed light fixture).

If you are installing into a 5” recessed lighting fixture,
rotate each of the SimpleTabs™ out to position “B” on the
top of the LightSpeaker® 5 unit.

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SimpleTabs

TM

If you are installing into a 6” recessed lighting fixture,
rotate each of the SimpleTabs™ out to position “A” on the
top of the LightSpeaker® 5 unit.

Step 6: Setting the Zone and L/R Stereo Switches.

A) Set the zone switch on the back of the

LightSpeaker® 5 to one, unless you are setting up a
two zone system. For more on zones see Complete
System Manual or go to www.Klipsch.com.

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B) Set the left/right stereo switch. “L” if it is the left

speaker, “R” if it is the right speaker. For additional
information see Selecting LightSpeaker® 5 Locations
on page 16.

C) Your LightSpeaker® 5 system allows you to install
up to 4 pair of (or 8 total ) speakers. If you are
installing more than one pair of LightSpeakers® 5 you
will probably want to divide your home into zones. See
Complete System Manual or go to www.Klipsch.com.

Step 7: Installing your LightSpeaker® 5 into the recessed
light fixture:

A) Easiest Install: If you skipped steps 4 and 5, and
your LightSpeaker® 5 fits with no modifications, screw
it into the lighting fixture. Test your circuit by turning
on the circuit breaker and light switch from Step 1.
If the LED light does not come on after 5 seconds
remove and reinstall the LightSpeaker® 5, check your
circuit breaker and try the switch again. You can now
skip to Step 9.

B) Simple Tab Install: If you did not skip steps 4 and
5, here’s how to use the SimpleTabs™ to install your
LightSpeaker® 5:

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1) Grasp the Edison Socket with one hand, and with

the other hand screw the LightSpeaker® 5 into
the socket on the pigtail. Be careful: Always turn
the speaker not the socket. Turning the socket will
twist up the pigtail and put unneeded stress on the
connection.

2) Grasp the LightSpeaker® 5 by the light bridge (see
section titled “Removing the Lens” below) and while
holding it level and steady, firmly push it back into the
lighting fixture. It is not necessary to use the light bridge
to install LightSpeaker®, so do so only if you find it helpful.

Light Bridge

3) Be certain this trim ring contacts the ceiling
uniformly all of the way around your LightSpeaker®
5 and that the LightSpeaker® 5 itself is seated
securely into the electrical socket.

Removing your LightSpeaker® 5 from a recessed
lighting fixture.

Remove the lens (See Installing and Removing the Lens),
and while pushing up lightly applying a 1/4 turn in a
clockwise direction. Gently pull down on the light bridge.
See “Removing the lens” below.

Step 8: Pairing The Transmitter to the speakers: See
Complete System Manual or go to www.Klipsch.com.

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Step 9: Enjoy your Lightspeaker®!Helpful Hints

Installing and Removing the Lens:

A) Removal BEFORE your LightSpeaker® 5 is installed.

1)

While holding the LightSpeaker® 5 in the palm of
your hand rotate the unit until one of the holding tabs is
facing up.

2)

Using a common screwdriver or other small
flat object, gently push down and then out on
the tab, easing it out through the opening in the
LightSpeaker® 5 housing.

CAUTION: Do not touch the LED or Speaker Baffle with
the lens off when the unit is hot, allow the unit to cool
down before touching the baffle.

3) When the lens pops up, gently pry it away from

the housing, being gentle and making sure not to
break the tabs.

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B) Removal of the lens AFTER your LightSpeaker® 5

has been installed.

1) There are three small indentations around the
lens; with a small tip common screwdriver, nail file,
paper clip or similar object, gently slip the tip into
the indentation and pry the lens outward until the
retaining tabs pull free.

2) To re-install the lens, align the tabs and the
hole for the pairing LED, then push gently until the
locking tabs snap into place.

CAUTION: Do not touch the LED or Speaker Baffle with
the lens off when the unit is hot, allow the unit to cool
down before touching the baffle.

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Selecting LightSpeaker® 5 Locations

Survey your home to determine the location of 5” and 6”
recessed lighting fixtures. As long as these are wired to
the home’s electricity through a common light switch,
they should work perfectly.

If you have multiple locations within one room, try to
space the speakers as far as part as possible, this will
provide the best stereo image and the best sound.
In general, the maximum spacing of the speakers is
determined by ceiling height.

Using the table below, try to space speakers at the
distances stated to or closer together. If you cannot
place them closer than the recommended maximum
spacing, do not worry, your sound quality will still be good.
In some large rooms you may need more than one pair of
speakers.

Ceiling Height

8’ 8’
10’ 13’
12’ 20’
14’ & higher 25’

Recommended Max
Speaker Spacing

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LED Light

• 10W super bright LED provides a sharp crisp light

that is easy on the eyes.

• LED outputs the light suitable to replace up to a

60W incandescent bulb

• Long Lasting LED is rated for over 25,000 to

40,000 hours of use (15 to 20 years average use)

• LED Light is fully dimmable and is controlled

from either the remote or the light button on the
transmitter

Wireless Transmitter

Receives a 2.4 GHz wireless stereo signal broadcast
from the Transmitter and depending on the zone
assigned to the speaker and the left or right audio
channel selected, the receiver sends the correct signal
to each LightSpeakers® on-board digital amplifier.

Digital Amplifier & Switch Mode Power Supply

• The E26 standard Edison Screw allows the unit to

attach to any standard light fixture socket.

• The high efficiency switch mode power supply

delivers power to the LED and the digital
amplifier without generating a lot of heat.

• 20W high performance low distortion digital

amplifier provides energy efficient sound

• The on-board Digital Signal Processing delivers

customized audio to each LightSpeaker® giving big
speaker sound in a small speaker.

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Loud Speaker

• 2.5” high performance custom engineered woofer with

Micro Cellulose Polymer treated cone material provides
even coverage and smooth natural sounding audio
reproduction

• Integrated high frequency disperser.

Accessories

• Optional flange allows LightSpeaker

®

to fit into either

5” (R30) or 6” (R40) recessed lighting fixtures.

• Frosted Lens is acoustically transparent

5” LightSpeaker® Specifications

Woofer 2.5” Micro Cellulose
Light Brightness 10W LED
Wireless Reception 2.4 GHz proprietary signal
Frequency Response (+/- 3 dB) 90 Hz - 20 kHz
Amplifier Power 20W
Max SPL 93 dB SPL

Dimensions

LightSpeaker® depth (w/out Edison Screw) 5.3” (135.3 mm)
LightSpeaker® diameter (without Flange) 5.1” (130.0 mm)
LightSpeaker® diameter (with Flange) 7.2” (182.8 mm)
Depth without socket - no lens 5.5” (140.0 mm)
Depth with Socket - no lens 6.6” (167.2 mm)
Depth without socket with lens 6.1” (153.8 mm)
Depth with Socket with lens 7.1” (181.0 mm)
OD of 6” Flange 7.6” (192.0 mm)
OD of 5” Flange 6.7” (171.2 mm)
Weight 2.51 lbs (1.14 kg)

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Possible causes of interference with your LightSpeaker® 5

A) Metal studs, in fact any metal wall material, can cause

the signal to be diminished or lost. This may also be a
problem if your wall paper happens to be a foil type or
have metal fibers in it.

B) Microwave ovens, when operating, may degrade or
interrupt the signal from your transmitter. Usually this will
only be a problem for those speakers in close proximity
to the microwave. For best results, do not locate the
transmitter near your microwave.

C) Certain portable phones operating in the 2.4
Ghz range, wireless computer routers, and other
consumer electronics and toys using 2.4 Ghz may cause
interference when operated too close to either the
transmitter or the speakers.

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Warranty - Home and Commercial Audio (U.S.)

The Warranty below is valid only for sales to consumers in the United States.

KLIPSCH, LLC (“KLIPSCH”) warrants this product to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship (subject to the terms set forth below) for a
period of two (2) years from the date of purchase for the LED light and one
(1) years from the date of purchase for the rest of the components. During
the Warranty period, KLIPSCH will repair or replace (at KLIPSCH’s option)
this product or any defective parts (excluding electronics and amplifiers). For
products that have electronics or amplifiers, the Warranty on those parts is
for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

To obtain Warranty service, please contact the KLIPSCH authorized dealer
from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to
perform the repair of your KLIPSCH product, it can be returned, freight
paid, to KLIPSCH for repair. Please call KLIPSCH at 1-800-KLIPSCH for
instructions. You will need to ship this product in either its original packaging
or packaging affording an equal degree of protection.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice from an
authorized dealer, which is evidence that this product is within the Warranty
period, must be presented or included to obtain Warranty service.

This Warranty is invalid if (a) the factory-applied serial number has been
altered or removed from this product or (b) this product was not purchased
from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer. You may call 1-800-KLIPSCH to confirm
that you have an unaltered serial number and/or you purchased from a
KLIPSCH authorized dealer.

This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically
terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred
to another party.

This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to misuse,
abuse, negligence, acts of God, accident, commercial use or modification of,
or to any part of, the product. This Warranty does not cover damage due
to improper operation, maintenance or installation, or attempted repair by
anyone other than KLIPSCH or a KLIPSCH dealer which is authorized to do
KLIPSCH warranty work. Any unauthorized repairs will void this Warranty.

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This Warranty does not cover product sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS.

REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. KLIPSCH SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PRACTICAL PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or implied warranties so the above exclusions may
not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
have other rights, which vary from state to state.

OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

The warranty on this product if it is sold to a consumer outside of the
United States or Canada shall comply with applicable law and shall be the
sole responsibility of the distributor that supplied this product. To obtain
any applicable warranty service, please contact the dealer from which you
purchased this product, or the distributor that supplied this product.

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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH FCC RULES PART 15.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) This device must accept any interference received including that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH THE CANADIAN ICES-003
CLASS B SPECIFICATION

CET APPAREIL EST CONFORME AVEC LE CIEM-003 DU
CANADA CLASSE B SPÉCIFICATION

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment

ATTENTION:

Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par
la partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l’autorité
de l’utilisateur à faire fonctionner l’équipement

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3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268

For more detailed installation instructions go to

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Klipsch Technical Support

Toll Free: 1-800-KLIPSCH (1-800-554-7724)

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If you want to expand your light and sound system to

additional rooms, replace existing lights with LED lights

only or enjoy the same music outdoors as well as

indoors, visit www.klipsch.com.

Protected under multiple US and or international issued and pending patents

3193575

Date: 11/23/2009

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