Mitsubishi Electric DX-TL2500E, DX-TL950E250, DX-TL800E120 How To Use Manual

DIGITAL RECORDER
HOW TO USE GUIDE
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THIS HOW TO GUIDE IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR DIGITAL RECORDER.
Note that this guide is based on the DX-TL2500E Digital Recorder.
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Basic Playback
Note: While you are in the PLAYBACK mode the DVR will continue to record.
Step 1. To enter the PLAYBACK mode.
Open the front panel, and on the far right you will see four buttons: STOP, PAUSE, REV.PLAY(-) and PLAY.
To playback a recorded time period - press the [ REV. PLAY(-) ] button.
Playback will begin from the earliest recorded memory, and will appear in reverse mode. Depending on how the recorder is set up, some camera images may not appear at first.
Step 2. You will now need to select the desired LAYOUT VIEW.
For a SINGLE CAMERA press an individual camera button (1.)
For MULTIPLE CAMERAS press the [ SPLIT/SEQUENCE ] button until the desired camera view combination appears.
Step 3. Once you have selected your desired layout view, you can now REWIND or FFWD from the recorded
time shown.
To rewind - turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise (to the left) and hold.
Note the further the dial is turned, the faster the rewind speed. An increase in speed is acknowledged by a short beep.
To FAST-FORWARD - turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) and hold.
Note the further the dial is turned, the faster the forward speed. An increase in speed is acknowledged by a short beep.
Depending on the way the recorder is set up, some images will appear on playback, but will not appear when searching in FFWD or REW mode. To find a specific time and date, refer to the Advanced Search instructions.
Step 4. Once the [ SHUTTLE RING ] is released - the recorder will go into PAUSE mode.
Step 5. Now that you have found the period of recorded time that you wish to view, you
can either PLAY Forward or Backwards from that point in time.
Note: You must be in the PAUSE mode first before either of the following.
To PLAY FORWARD - press the [ PLAY(+) ] button.
To PLAY BACKWARDS - press the [ PAUSE ] then the [ REV. PLAY(-) ] button.
Step 6. To PAUSE your viewing - press the
[ PAUSE ] button.
Step 7. If you need to MOVE FRAME BY FRAME - press the [ PAUSE ] button, then
To FRAME ADVANCE - turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right).
To FRAME REWIND - turn the [ JOG DIAL ] anticlockwise (to the left).
Step 8. Once you have finished playback you can return to the
LIVE RECORDING SCREEN by pressing the [ STOP ] button.
Step 9. To RESUME PLAYBACK after the [ STOP ] button has been pressed - press the [ REV. PLAY(-) ] button
as per (Step 1.).
Note: Playback will resume from the last playback time period. If you need to Fast-forward or Rewind to a new time then follow (Step 3.). To go to the start or end of any recorded time you will need to use the SEARCH function, please refer to the “Searching” Guide.
PLAYBACK
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Advanced Searching
Note: While you are in the SEARCH mode the DVR will continue to record.
The recorder will beep to let you know you’ve completed each task successfully.
Step 1. To enter the SEARCH mode.
Open the front panel, and to the right of the middle you will see a group of 9 buttons.
To search for a recorded time period – press the [ SEARCH ] button.
If TIME DATE SEARCH appears on screen, move to Step 2.
Else depending on the last type of search method used, various search menus may appear.
Press [ SEARCH ] a second time to enter the SEARCH SELECTION menu.
Using the [ JOG DIAL ], select SEARCH TYPE, and then turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise. The SEARCH TYPE will flash.
Using the [ JOG DIAL ], select TIME DATE, and then turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise. Now turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise, to go back to the TIME DATE SEARCH menu. Now move to Step 2.
Step 2. The TIME DATE SEARCH menu will now appear on your display monitor.
You will notice [ >> ] next to the start of the Date and Time.
The [ >> ] arrows represent what line of the menu you are about to edit. At the moment this will be the Date / Time that you wish to find.
Below this there is:
[ START ] - this is the start point of all recorded time. [ END ] - this is the end point of all recorded time.
Note that you can only search between the START and END Date / Times shown.
Step 3. To SEARCH you now need to enter a Date / Time.
Do this by turning the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) once.
~ Now the DAY will be highlighted.
To edit the DAY turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) once again.
~ Now the DAY will be flashing.
To change the value of the DAY turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right) to increase the day or anticlockwise (to the left) to decrease the day.
Once you have selected the correct DAY that you wish to search, turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise once again, and the flashing will stop and the day will be highlighted once again.
~ You have now selected the DAY that you want to search in.
Step 4. Next you will need to select the MONTH. At present the DAY is highlighted.
To select the MONTH you need to turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right) once.
~ Now the MONTH will now be highlighted.
To edit the MONTH turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) once again.
~ Now the MONTH will be flashing.
To change the value of the MONTH turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right) to increase the month or anticlockwise (to the left) to decrease the month.
Once you have selected the correct MONTH that you wish to search in, turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise once again, and the flashing will stop and will be highlighted once again.
SEARCH
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~ You have now selected the MONTH that you want to search in.
Step 5. To select the YEAR follow the same procedure of Step 4.
Note where Step 4 says MONTH this will now be YEAR.
Step 6. To select the TIME follow the same procedure of Step 4.
Note where Step 4 says MONTH this will now be HOUR of the Day.
Or MINUTE of the Hour.
Or SECOND of the Minute.
Step 7. Now turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise (to the left) to go back to the TIME DATE SEARCH menu.
You will now notice [ >> ] next to the start of the Date and Time as per Step 2.
Step 8. The Date and Time that you wish to view has now been selected. If you need to select a specific
CAMERA please follow this step, or else if you wish to view all camera’s (default setting) go to Step 10 - Executing the Search.
To select a CAMERA - press the [ SEARCH ] button.
Now you will be viewing the SEARCH SELECTION menu.
You will notice [ >> ] next to the SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER
- turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) once.
~ Now the SELECTION CAMERA NUMBER will be highlighted and flashing.
To change the CAMERA NUMBER turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right) to increase the camera number or anticlockwise (to the left) to decrease the camera number.
Once you have selected the correct CAMERA NUMBER that you wish to search in, turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise once again, and the flashing will stop.
~ You have now selected the CAMERA NUMBER that you want to search in.
Step 9. Now turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise (to the left) to go back to the TIME DATE SEARCH menu.
You will now notice [ >> ] next to the start of the Date and Time.
Step 10. Turn the [ JOG DIAL ] clockwise (to the right) to move down a line. You should now have the [ >> ] next
to the EXECUTE (FORWARD).
Now turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise (to the right) and this will execute the SEARCH.
Note: If you need to change the SEARCH Date and Time again, then you can turn the [ JOG DIAL ] anticlockwise (to the left) to move up a line. You will now have the [ >> ] next to the Date and Time as per Step 2.
Step 10. The searched Date and Time will now appear on your display monitor, you can
either PLAY Forward or Backwards from this point in time.
Note: You most be in the PAUSE mode first before either of the following.
To PLAY FORWARD - press the [ PLAY(+) ] button.
To PLAY BACKWARDS - press the [ PAUSE ] then the [ REV. PLAY(-) ] button.
Step 11. To PAUSE your viewing - press the
[ PAUSE ] button.
Step 12. Once you have finished playback you can
return to the TIME DATE SEARCH menu by pressing the [ STOP ] button.
Step 13. To EXIT the TIME DATE SEARCH menu turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise (to the left) or - press
the [ SEARCH ] button twice, now you will be in the LIVE RECORDING SCREEN.
SEARCH
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Copying
Note: While you are in the COPYING mode the DVR will continue to record.
The recorder will beep to let you know you’ve completed each task successfully.
Copying to Video Tape or DVD:
Step 1. [ VCR/DVD ] For recording operations, see
the instruction manual accompanying the VCR/DVD recorder
If your VCR/DVD recorder is connected inline with your display monitor then go to Step 2.
**Otherwise connect the recorder as follows:
A. Connect RCA leads from the Front or Rear AV output (OUTPUT A only) on the DVR to the AV input on your VCR/DVD recorder. The connectors are colour coded, so make sure you match them correctly.
B. Select AV input on your recorder.
Step 2. [ DVR ] Follow the instructions of the Basic Playback Guide to playback a
recorded time period.
The DVR should now be in [ PAUSE ] mode ready for playback.
Step 3. [ VCR/DVD ] To start recording - press the [ RECORD ] button.
Step 4. [ DVR ] To start playback - press the [ PLAY(+) ] button.
Step 5. Once you have finished playing back the time period that you are copying.
- Press the [ STOP ] button on the [ DVR ].
- Press the [ STOP ] button on the [ VCR/DVD ].
If you are copying several time periods then use [ PAUSE ] instead of [ STOP ] .
Note: Your display monitor will show you the recording from the DVR only. To verify you have recorded successfully to videotape or DVD, connect a monitor to your VCR/DVD recorder and playback the sequence. On some DVD recorders, you will need to finalize the DVD Disk so that it can be played back on other DVD players.
Copying to Compact Flash Card:
Step 1. Open the front panel of the DVR, and insert the Compact
Flash Card into the [ COMPACT FLASH ] card slot.
Step 2. Press the [ COPY ] button near the
middle of the front panel of the DVR.
The monitor will display a menu. Make sure the DVR is set to HDD to CFC. If not set correctly; use the [ JOG / SHUTTLE ] to select HDD to CFC.
Step 3. Choose whether you want to overwrite the existing contents of the
Compact Flash card or start recording from the last entry on the compact flash card. The default setting is OVERWRITE.
COPYING
Rear AV output (OUTPUT A only)
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Step 4. Select the desired TRANSFER PERIOD using the [ JOG / SHUTTLE ].
START-END - selects the recording start and end time/date. The recorder will copy all data from the HDD between these times/dates.
START - selects the recording start time/date only. The recorder will copy all data from the HDD from this start time/date.
LATEST DATA - refers to copying to an external device such as CD-Writer. Do not select for copying to compact flash card.
Step 5. Select the desired START or START/END time using the [ JOG / SHUTTLE ].
Step 6. Select EXECUTE using the [ JOG / SHUTTLE ], then turn the [ SHUTTLE
RING ] clockwise to start copying.
If the copy operation does not start, turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise or press the [ COPY ] button on the DVR.
If a compact flash card is not inserted, COPY/NO MEDIA will be displayed onscreen.
If the capacity of the compact flash card does not match the amount of data being copied, COPY/SIZE/DATA ERROR will be displayed onscreen. In this case, restart using a narrower copy range, or use a higher capacity card.
If data with no date is included in the copy range, COPY/SIZE/DATA ERROR will be displayed onscreen.
If you copy to compact flash card whilst still recording to HDD, some images may not be recorded to HDD at the start and end times of the copy range.
Step 7. [ Compact Flash Card continuous recording time (for 64MB) ]
Displays the estimated recordable time (when recording on a 64MB Compact Flash Card).
• With Audio recording <Audio recording using 12.8KHz PCM sampling is possible.
: Since audio recording cannot be made during recording interval of 0.25P and 0.125P, even when the recording with audio recording is set to ON, the recordable time is the same for when setting audio recording to OFF.
: Recalculate the values on the recording times chart according to the capacity of the CFC you are using. For example, for a 128MB CFC, multiply all the values by two.
: For usable Compact Flash Card, check with your dealer of purchase.
COPYING
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Copying to CD-WRITER:
Step 1. Please make sure a CD-Writer is connected properly to the SCSI port on
the rear of the DVR.
If not, please contact your installer.
Step 2. Press the [ COPY ] button on the front of the DVR.
A menu will appear on screen. Make sure the DVR DIRECTION is set to HDD to COPY.
If not; use the [ SHUTTLE RING ] ring to set correctly.
Step 3. Choose the MODE - whether you want to overwrite or start recording
from the last entry on the CD media. The default setting is OVERWRITE.
OVERWRITE: Overwrites current data on CD Media.
NO OVERWRITE: Writes following last entry on CD Media.
Step 4. Select the desired TRANSFER PERIOD using the [ JOG / SHUTTLE ]
START-END - selects the recording start and end time/date. The recorder
will copy all data from the HDD between these times/dates.
START - selects the recording start time/date only. The recorder will copy all data from the HDD from this start time/date
LATEST DATA - starts copying from the end of the last recording on the CD-ROM, if sufficient memory is available.
Step 5. Select the desired START or START/END time using the
[ JOG / SHUTTLE ].
Step 6. Select EXECUTE using the [ JOG DIAL ] then turn
the [ SHUTTLE RING ] clockwise to start copying.
If the copy operation does not start, turn the [ SHUTTLE RING ] anticlockwise or press the COPY button on the DVR.
COPYING
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Major Operations and Functions
Front View
1. ZOOM button
When pressing this button once during single screen display, the screen is magnified by 100%. In the same way, pressing the button twice magnifies the screen by 200% and pressing the button three times magnifies the screen by 400%. Pressing a camera number button (1, 2, 3, or 4) will move the magnification center point.
2. SPLIT/SEQUENCE button
Press the button to display SPLIT16, SPLIT9, SPLIT4 screen or SEQUENCE screen setting on multiplexer functions.
3. Camera number buttons (1 to
16)
Press the button to display the image from the camera connected to this input on to the monitor.
4. SHUTTLE ring
Used to set various menus and search functions, adjusting the playback speed, and rewinding or forwarding the recording images.
5. JOG dial
Used to set various menus and search functions, forwarding or rewinding the image during playback (field-by-field).
6. REC/STOP button
When pressing this button, recording starts and the button lights. When pressing the button for more than 1 second, the recording stops and the light turns off. When pressing this button for more than 1 second during alarm recording, recording stops. During timer recording, recording will not stop even if the button is pressed.
7. ARCHIVE button
Press the button to archive. When pressing the button for more than 1 second, archive stops. The unit will not start to archive if an archive device is not connected to the unit.
8. OUTPUT B indicator
Illuminates when pressing the OUTPUT B button.
9. TIMER indicator
Illuminates during timer recording or timer recording stand-by.
10. PRE ALARM indicator
Illuminates during pre-alarm recording mode.
11. M-DET indicator
Illuminates when the motion detection function is on.
12. EMERGENCY indicator
Flashes during emergency recording and lights when recording is completed.
13. ACCESS indicator
Illuminates during access to hard disk drive, Compact Flash Card or peripheral recording devices.
14. COM (COMMUNICATION) indicator
Illuminates when establishing the communication with personal computer.
15. LOCK button
Pressing it with a pointed object (such as a ballpoint pen) while the MAIN switch (main power) on the rear of the unit is on, will activate the simple lock or password lock. Moreover, the PASSWORD can be set on the <PASSWORD SETTING> screen. The indicator will light while the lock is active.
16. LOCK indicator
Illuminates when simple lock or password lock is on.
17. WARNING RESET button
This button is used to clear on­screen warning display and clear data.
18. SET UP button
Press this button to display the <SETTINGS> menu.
19. SEARCH button
Press this button to display the <SEARCH > menu.
20. COPY button
Press this button to display <COPY> menu. This button lights when performing copy operation. Copies cannot be made when the copy device is not connected or a card is not in the COMPACT FLASH slot.
21. ALARM INTERRUPT button
When pressing this button, the unit will not accept alarm signals or motion detection for 5 minutes. During this time, the button will flash. This allows device set-up changes to be made without being disturbed by ALARMS. Press this button once again to cancel.
22. PLAY DEVICE button
Press this button to select PLAYBACK device.
23. POWER button
When pressing this button while the MAIN switch on the rear of this unit is set to ON, the power turns on and the button lights. When the button is pressed again, the unit will be in stand-by and the light will turn off. When the unit is in operational transition such as booting, the button will flash and other operations are not accepted.
24. TIMER button
When pressing this button, the unit is set to timer recording/stand-by and the TIMER indicator lights. When pressing this button for more than 1 second, timer recording/stand-by is cancelled and the TIMER indicator turns off.
25. ANALOGUE OUT connectors VIDEO OUT connector
Output connector for video signal (RCA pin).
AUDIO OUT connector
Output connector for audio signal (RCA pin).
26. COMPACT FLASH slot
Compact Flash Card can be used for saving/loading data and menus. When not using the slot, attach the COMPACT FLASH slot cover to prevent dust from entering within the unit. * Compact FlashTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
27. CFC (Compact Flash Card) indicator
Illuminates only when the CFC is selected by pressing the PLAY DEVICE button.
28. MULTIPLEXER buttons OUTPUT A button
When this button is pressed operation of the camera number buttons and the SPLIT/SEQUENCE button switches image output to the OUTPUT A connector and ANALOGUE OUT connectors.
OUTPUT B button
When this button is pressed operation of the camera number buttons and the SPLIT/SEQUENCE button
switches image output to the OUTPUT B connector. Please note that with this function, playback display of an already recorded image is not possible. A playback image can not be output to the OUTPUT B connector. To display image of the monitor connected to OUTPUT B, set to “ON” in the setting of the “OUTPUT B ON/OFF” of the <MPX DISPLAY SETTINGS> screen.
29. EJECT button
Use this button to remove media from externally connected devices.
30. PLAY DEVICE indicator
Lights the indicator corresponding to the device selected with the PLAY DEVICE button.
31. OPERATION buttons STOP button
Press to stop playback.
PAUSE / SHUTTLE HOLD button
When pressing this button during playback, the unit switches to still frame playback and the button lights. When pressing this button again, the unit resumes playback and the button turns off. When pressing this button during shuttle playback, the set playback speed is maintained even when letting go of the SHUTTLE ring.
REV. PLAY (REVERSE PLAY) button
When pressing this button, the unit switches to reverse playback and the button lights.
PLAY button
When pressing this button, the unit starts playback and the button lights.
PLAY MODE buttons
The playback interval can be changed during normal and reverse playback by pressing PLAY(+) or REV. PLAY( - ).
FUNCTIONS
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Back View
1. MAIN switch
This is the main power switch. When using this unit, set this switch to ON. Otherwise, the power cannot be turned on/off using the POWER button on the front of the unit.
2. CAMERA OUT connectors
Camera video output connectors for use of BNC connectors. If the MAIN switch is ON, the loop through output is possible for the camera image inputted into each CAMERA IN connector.
3. CAMERA IN connectors
Input connector for signal of camera (BNC connector).
4. GND terminals
It is the common GND terminal.
5. AUDIO connectors AUDIO IN connector
Input connector for audio signal (RCA pin).
AUDIO OUT connector
Output connector for audio signal (RCA pin).
6. MIC jack
Input connector for microphone (600 ohm impedance). Use of MIC for audio recording has priority to use of the AUDIO IN connector.
7. AC power socket
This socket connects to the power cord. Earth terminal is for safety. Use the 100 ~ 240V plug with earth for the power of this unit.
! This unit must be earthed at all times. Never connect this unit to a power outlet which does not have an earth terminal.
! Please use the AC power cord accessory.
8. VIDEO OUT connectors OUTPUT A VIDEO connector
Output connector for video signal to monitor (BNC connector).
OUTPUT A S(Y/C) connector
This is output connector for video signals that separate brightness signals and color signals for higher picture quality. Simultaneous output along with OUTPUT A VIDEO is also possible.
OUTPUT B connector
Output connector for video signal to monitor only for live image (BNC connector).
9. RS-485/RS-422 connectors
Connectors for operations of pan, tilt and zoom when these connectors are connected to dome camera.
10. REMOTE jack
Input connector for wired remote control.
11. RESET button
Pressing this button resets the unit and the power turns off. In this case, video data, menu settings and the current time are kept.
12. ALARM IN terminals
Input terminal for alarm signal.
13. I/O terminals CLOCK ADJ terminal
Input terminal to set the present time. Time display is adjusted to the nearest hour (00 minutes 00 seconds) when this terminal receives the CLOCK ADJ signal.
INFORMATION
The on-screen clock can be reset to the nearest hour, by applying a signal to the CLOCK ADJ terminal. For example, if the current time is 11:29:59, it will be reset to 11:00:00, and if the current time is 11:30:00, it will be reset to 12:00:00.
REC terminal
Input terminal to start recording. Not available during timer recording.
EMERGENCY terminal
Input terminal initiating immediate shift to EMERGENCY recording mode compulsorily.
MODE OUT 1 ~ MODE OUT 5 terminals
Output terminal to indicate the unit’s current mode. Select the unit’s condition by MODE OUT 1 ~ MODE OUT 5 setting in the <REAR TERMINAL SETTINGS> menu.
CALL OUT terminal / CALL OUT GND terminals
This is the ISOLATION output terminal. Information that can be transmitted externally consists of CALL OUT settings made on the <REAR TERMINAL SETTINGS> menu screen as well as fixed output settings.
DC 5V OUT terminal
Will only output when both the MAIN switch and POWER button are ON. The maximum electric current is 30mA.
14. RS-232C connector
This connector is used to connect to host device with RS-232C connector. This unit can be controlled by another device through this connector.
15. ETHERNET connector
Use a 10BASE-T cable to connect to the Ethernet terminal. Please use the cable adapted to 10BASE­T. DUPLEX MODE is HALF DUPLEX.
RECEIVE indicator
Illuminates when the unit is receiving a signal.
SEND indicator
Illuminates when the unit is transmitting a signal.
16. SCSI connector
This connector is used to connect to peripheral recording device.
Inserting/Ejecting Compact Flash Card
Before using the Card, read the cautionary notes described in the manual included with Compact Flash Card.
<Inserting Card>
1. Remove the COMPACT FLASH slot cover attached to the unit.
2. Please turn down the side which contains notch in right and left, securely insert the Card until the CFC EJECT button pops out.
a) Do not eject the Card when copying/restoring, copying/ loading menus, or immediately after inserting the Card. The Card or the contained data may become damaged.
b) Securely insert the Compact Flash Card. Otherwise, the unit may not work properly.
c) Please use the Compact Flash Card which we recommend. When a non recommended Card is used, there is a possibility that reading and writing of data may not operate correctly.
d) For usable Compact Flash Card check with your dealer of purchase. e) When using a new Card, be sure to execute CFC DATA CLEAR in the
<INFORMATION/SERVICE> screen.
<Ejecting Card>
1. Press the CFC EJECT button and eject the Card.
2. Attach the COMPACT FLASH slot cover.
FUNCTIONS
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Options
Listed below are some of the devices that can be connected to your Mitsubishi Electric Digital Recorder…
For more information on what devices you can use, and where to buy these devices please contact your Security Specialist or BDT.
Black Diamond Technologies Limited
Head Office
1 Parliament Street, Lower Hutt PO Box 30-772 Phone: (04) 560 9100 Fax: (04) 560 9130
Auckland
Unit 1, 4 Walls Road, Penrose Phone: (09) 526 9340 Fax: (09) 526 9369
Christchurch
Suite 2, Level 1, 37 Mandeville Street Phone: (03) 341 7052 Fax: (03) 341 7054
Web: www.bdt.co.nz
© 2004 BDT Limited
Version 1.0
26-04-2004
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