NEC PX-42XR5 User manual

(Enhanced split screen Model)

Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

(Enhanced split screen Model)

For the specifications of your plasma
monitor, refer to “Model Information”.

ENGLISH

Important Information

Precautions

Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and
keep the manual handy for future reference.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any
kind of contact with any part inside of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature
concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit
has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid
any problems.

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE THIS UNIT’S
POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS THE PRONGS CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE
ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warnings and Safety Precaution

This plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to provide
long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning
is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning
procedure”.
The plasma display panel consists of fine picture
elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active cells. There
may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.
For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read
carefully and observe the following instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:

1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heat build­up. Do not cover rear vents or install the unit in a closed cabinet or
shelves.
If you install the unit in an enclosure, make sure there is adequate
space at the top of the unit to allow hot air to rise and escape. If the
monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and
the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the
monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is
installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location, and
wait for 60 minutes to cool the monitor. If the problem persists, contact
your dealer for service.

2. Do not use this unit’s polarized plug with extension cords or outlets
unless the prongs can be completely inserted.

3. Do not expose the unit to water or moisture.

4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify the
power cord.

5. Unplug the power cord during electrical storms or if the unit will
not be used over a long period.

6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous high voltage
components inside. If the unit is damaged in this way the warranty will
be void. Moreover, there is a serious risk of electric shock.

7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. The manufacturer is not
liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons
attempt service or open the back cover. Refer all service to authorized
Service Centers.

8. This equipment shall be connected to a MAIN outlet with a protective
earth-ground connection.

9. The outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.

To avoid damage and prolong operating life:

1. Use only with 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz AC power supply. Continued
operation at line voltages greater than 100 V to 240 V AC will shorten
the life of the unit, and might even cause a fire hazard.

2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it and do not drop.

3. Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.

4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects. In
case of accident, unplug the power cord and have it serviced by an
authorized Service Center.

5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface
of the screen.

6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to
use a trained, authorized dealer.

7. As is the case with any phosphor-based display (like a CRT monitor,
for example) light output will gradually decrease over the life of a Plasma
Display Panel.

8. To avoid sulfurization it is strongly recommended not to place the unit
in a dressing room in a public bath or hot spring bath.

9. Do not use in a moving vehicle, as the unit could drop or topple over
and cause injuries.

10. Do not place the unit on its side, upside-down or with the screen facing
up or down, to avoid combustion or electric shock.

11. To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as
a lighted candle) on the equipment.

Plasma monitor cleaning procedure:

1. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the front panel and bezel area. Never use
solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean these surfaces.

2. Clean plasma ventilation areas with a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
nozzle attachment.

3. To ensure proper ventilation, cleaning of the ventilation areas must be
carried out monthly. More frequent cleaning may be necessary
depending on the environment in which the plasma monitor is installed.

Recommendations to avoid or minimize image retention:

Like all phosphor-based display devices and all other gas plasma displays,
plasma monitors can be susceptible to image retention under certain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous
display of a static image over a prolonged period of time, can result in
image retention if proper precautions are not taken. To protect your
investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the following
guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image
retention:

* Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function

during use with a computer input source.
* Display a moving image whenever possible.
* Change the position of the menu display from time to time.
* Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.

If the plasma monitor is in long term use or continuous operation take the
following measures to reduce the likelihood of image retention:

* Lower the Brightness and Contrast levels as much as possible without

impairing image readability.
* Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e.

photographic or photo-realistic images).
* Create image content with minimal contrast between light and dark

areas, for example white characters on black backgrounds. Use

complementary or pastel color whenever possible.
* Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply defined

borders between colors.

Plasma monitor driving sound

The panel of the Plasma monitor is composed of extremely fine pixels and
these pixels emit light according to received video signals. This principle
may cause you to hear a buzz or electrical hum coming from the Plasma
monitor. Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases
when the ambient temperature of the Plasma monitor becomes high. You
may hear the sound of the motor at that time.

Note:

The following items are not coverd by the warranty.

• Image retention

• Panel generated sound, examples: Fan motor noise, and electrical
circuit humming /glass panel buzzing.

Contact your dealer for other recommended procedures that will best
suit your particular application needs.

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Contents

Important Information.................................. En-2

Contents ...................................................... En-3

Contents of the Package ........................................ En-3

Options .............................................................. En-3

Installation .................................................. En-4

Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting ......En-4

Cable Management.............................................. En-5

Using the remote control ....................................... En-5

Battery Installation and Replacement ..................... En-5

Operating Range .................................................... En-5

Part Names and Function .............................. En-6

Front View .......................................................... En-6

Rear View/ Terminal Board ...................................En-7

Remote Control .................................................. En-10

Basic Operations......................................... En-11

POWER ............................................................ En-11

To turn the unit ON and OFF: .............................. En-11

VOLUME .......................................................... En-11

To adjust the sound volume:................................. En-11

MUTE ............................................................... En-11

To mute the audio: ............................................... En-11

DISPLAY ............................................................En-11

To check the settings:........................................... En-11

DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................En-11

OFF TIMER ........................................................En-11

To set the off timer: .............................................. En-11

To check the remaining time: ............................... En-11

To cancel the off timer: ........................................ En-11

WIDE Operations......................................... En-12

Wide Screen Operation (manual) ........................ En-12

When viewing videos or digital video discs ......... En-12

Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals ..... En-13

SPLIT SCREEN Operations ............................. En-14

Showing a couple of pictures on the screen at the

same time ...................................................... En-14

Operations in the Side-by-side mode.................... En-14

Operations in the Picture-in-picture mode ............ En-15

Selecting the input signals to be displayed ........... En-15

Zooming in on a specific input ............................. En-15

Adjusting the OSM controls................................. En-15

OSM (On Screen Menu) Controls ................... En-16

Menu Operations ............................................... En-16

Menu Tree ......................................................... En-17

Picture Settings Menu.......................................... En-19

Storing picture settings......................................... En-19

Adjusting the picture ............................................ En-19

Reducing noise in the picture ............................... En-19

Setting the color temperature ............................... En-20

Adjusting the color to the desired level ................ En-20

Setting the picture to suit the movie ..................... En-20

Setting the picture mode according to the brightness

of the room ........................................................ En-20

Changing the Gamma Curve ................................ En-21

Making the Low Tone adjustments ...................... En-21

Adjusting the pedestal level (black level) ............. En-21

Adjusting the colors ............................................. En-21

Audio Settings Menu .......................................... En-22

Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and

audio input select ............................................... En-22

Setting the allocation of the audio and DVD/HD

connectors ......................................................... En-22

Image Adjust Settings Menu ................................ En-22

Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture,

Picture Adj and Underscan ................................ En-22

SET UP Settings Menu .........................................En-23

Setting the language for the menus....................... En-23

Setting the DVD/HD1 connectors ........................ En-23

Setting the PC/RGB connector ............................. En-23

Setting high definition images to the suitable

screen size ......................................................... En-23

Setting a computer image to the correct RGB select

screen ................................................................ En-24

Setting the black level for HDMI signal ............... En-24

Setting the video signal format ............................. En-24

Setting the background color when no signal is being

input .................................................................. En-24

Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen ... En-25

Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video input ........ En-25

Turning on/off the menu display .......................... En-25

Setting the position of the menu ........................... En-25

Remote ID setting ................................................ En-26

Resetting to the default values .............................. En-26

Function Settings Menu ....................................... En-26

Setting the menu mode ........................................ En-26

Setting the power management for computer

images ............................................................... En-26

ON/STANDBY indicator ..................................... En-27

Setting the Input Skip........................................... En-27

Removing the sub screen area when there is no input

signal detected for the sub screen ...................... En-27

Displaying the entire image during DIGITAL ZOOM

operations .......................................................... En-27

Displaying still images in the sub screen .............. En-28

Reducing image retention .................................... En-28

Setting the power on mode ................................... En-30

Setting the Protocol set ........................................ En-30

Signal Information Menu ..................................... En-30

Checking the frequencies, polarities of input signals,

and resolution .................................................... En-30

External Control ......................................... En-31

Application ....................................................... En-31

Connections ...................................................... En-31

Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male .................. En-31

Communication Parameters ................................. En-31

External Control Codes (Reference) ...................... En-31

Pin Assignments ......................................... En-31

mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (Analog) ................. En-31

1/8 Stereo Mini Jack (not supplied) for

REMOTE IN/OUT ...........................................En-31

Connection with STB.................................... En-32

Troubleshooting.......................................... En-33

Contents of the Package

䡺 Plasma monitor (⳯1)
䡺 Power cord (⳯1, 3 m/9.8 feet)
䡺 Remote control (⳯1)
䡺 AAA Batteries (⳯2, Manganese battery for remote

control)

䡺 Manuals (Model Information and Operation)
䡺 Ferrite cores for power cord (⳯2), bands for power

cord (⳯2)
䡺 Ferrite core for remote cable (⳯2)
䡺 Cable clampers (⳯3), beads bands (⳯3)

Options

• Wall mount unit

• Ceiling mount unit

• Tilt mount unit

• Tabletop Stand

• Attachable speakers

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Installation

You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways:
* While it is upright. (See Drawing A)
* As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the

monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face.

* Do not touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit.

• This device cannot be installed on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. (Wall
mount unit, Stand, etc.)

• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized
dealer.

Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury
to the installer.

Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation.

CAUTION

• Install the device following the manual of the optional unit.

• Install the device on the stable and even place where it is strong enough to stand the weight.

• Use the specified clasps for installing.

• After installation, make sure to take measurements to prevent falling.

• Make sure to move or install the device with another person(s).

* Use only a mounting kit or stand recommended by the manufacturer and listed as an accessory.

Drawing A

Ventilation Requirements for

Drawing B

Wall

enclosure mounting

To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding
objects as shown on the diagram when installing.

50 mm (2")

50 mm (2")

Wall

50 mm (2")

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50 mm (2")

50 mm (2")

ON/STANDBY

Approx.

7 m/23 ft

Cable Management

Using the cable clampers and beads bands provided with
the plasma display; Bundle the signal and audio cables at
the back of the unit to connect to the display.

42XR5

Back of the unit

2.Align the batteries according to the
indication inside the case.

and

mounting holes

50XR6

Back of the unit

mounting holes

60XR5

Back of the unit

mounting holes

To attach

Insert q into a mounting hole, then
snap w into the back of q to fix the
clamper.
Clampers are designed to be difficult
to undo once in place. Please attach
carefully. Cables can be routed to the
right or left.

3.Replace the cover.

Operating Range

* Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23

ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor
and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately
30°.

* The remote control operation may not function if the

monitor’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle
between the sensor and the remote control.

Bunch separated cables together and
secure them with the provided beads
bands.
Do not allow excessive stress to be
placed on the ends of cables.

To detach

Using pliers, twist the clamper 90° and
pull it outward. In some cases the clamper
may have deteriorated over time and may
get damaged when removed.

Using the remote control

Battery Installation and Replacement

Designated batteries:
Please use size AAA (R03) or AAA (LR03).
Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in
with the proper polarity.

1.Press and open the cover.

CAUTION

• Use only the specified batteries.

• Make sure to insert the batteries correctly according
to the indications of and .

• Do not drop or mishandle the remote control.

• Do not get the remote control wet. If the remote
control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Avoid heat and humidity.

• When not using the remote control for a long period,
remove the batteries.

• Do not use new and old batteries together, or use
different types together.

• Do not take apart the batteries, heat them, or throw
them into a fire.

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Part Names and Function

Front View

INPUT /EXIT

VOLUME

MENU

ON/STANDBY

MENU INPUT/EXITVOLUME

7

6

5

q Power

Turns the monitor’s power on and off.

w Remote sensor window

Receives the signals from the remote control.

e ON/STANDBY indicator

When the power is on ............................. Lights green.

When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red.

r INPUT / EXIT

Switches the input.
Functions as the EXIT buttons in the On-Screen Menu
(OSM) mode.

ON/STANDBY

4

t



1

and



3

2

Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the
CURSOR (



/ ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu

(OSM) mode.

y VOLUME ▼ and ▲

Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (▼/
▲) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode.

u MENU

Sets the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode and displays
the main menu.

WARNING

The Power on/off switch does not completely
disconnect power from the display.

Note:

This plasma monitor has the capasity to display images when connected to European DVD players with a SCART
output signal, which is RGB with composite sync.
Your dealer can supply a special SCART cable, which will enable you to use the RGB with composite sync signal.
To obtain the special cable as well as for further information, please contact your dealer.

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Rear View/ Terminal Board

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DBA

DVD/HD

1

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

AUDIO

R

(

L

MONO

VIDEO AUDIO

1

2

1

R

(

)

MONO

L

CE F G H IJK

2

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

)

DVD/HD

VIDEO AUDIO

2

1

DVD/HD1DVD/HD

Cb/Pb Cr/Pr L/R Y Cb/Pb Cr/PrL/R Y

L

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

AUDIO

2

2

4

AUDIO

3

PC/RGB

L/R

AUDIO

PC/RGB

R

L

REMOTE

EXTERNAL CONTROL

IN OUT

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

3

(

)

MONO

4

HDMI

EXTERNAL CONTROL

HDMI

REMOTE

IN

OUT

A AC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

B EXT SPEAKER L and R

Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct
polarity. Connect the

(positive) speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal and the (negative)

speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal on
both LEFT and RIGHT channels.
Please refer to your speaker’s owner’s manual.

C VIDEO1, 2 (RCA, S-Video)

Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc. here.

D AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3

These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image corresponds
to the audio input from the audio menu screen.

E DVD/HD1

Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc.
here.

F DVD/HD2

You can connect DVDs, High Definition sources, Laser
Discs, etc. here.

J REMOTE IN

K REMOTE OUT

Use these terminals to control external equipment.

L Handles

Use when installing or carrying the plasma monitor.

Information

• For Y/Cb/Cr, connect to the DVD1 or DVD2
terminals.

• For SCART, this unit provides two ways to connect:

· SCART1: Connect R/G/B to the DVD/HD1

terminals and composite sync. to the VIDEO1
terminal.

· SCART2: Connect R/G/B + composite sync. to the

PC/RGB terminal.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

G PC/RGB (D-Sub)

Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.
here.

H DVD/HD3, DVD/HD4 (HDMI)

Connect a digital signal from a source with a HDMI
output. See “Specifications” on “Model Information”.

I EXTERNAL CONTROL (D-Sub)

This terminal is used when operating and controlling
the monitor externally with a control system (by RS­232C).

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Rear View/ Terminal Board

50XR6

DBA

DVD/HD

1

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

AUDIO

R

(

L

MONO

VIDEO AUDIO

1

2

1

R

(

)

MONO

L

CE F G H IJK

2

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

)

VIDEO AUDIO

DVD/HD

2

1

DVD/HD1DVD/HD

Cb/Pb Cr/Pr L/R Y Cb/Pb Cr/PrL/R Y

L

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

AUDIO

2

2

4

AUDIO

3

PC/RGB

L/R

AUDIO

PC/RGB

R

L

REMOTE

EXTERNAL CONTROL

IN OUT

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

3

(

)

MONO

4

HDMI

EXTERNAL CONTROL

HDMI

REMOTE

IN

OUT

A AC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

B EXT SPEAKER L and R

Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct
polarity. Connect the

(positive) speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal and the (negative)

speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal on
both LEFT and RIGHT channels.
Please refer to your speaker’s owner’s manual.

C VIDEO1, 2 (RCA, S-Video)

Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc. here.

D AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3

These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image corresponds
to the audio input from the audio menu screen.

E DVD/HD1

Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc.
here.

F DVD/HD2

You can connect DVDs, High Definition sources, Laser
Discs, etc. here.

J REMOTE IN

K REMOTE OUT

Use these terminals to control external equipment.

L Handles

Use when installing or carrying the plasma monitor.

Information

• For Y/Cb/Cr, connect to the DVD1 or DVD2
terminals.

• For SCART, this unit provides two ways to connect:

· SCART1: Connect R/G/B to the DVD/HD1

terminals and composite sync. to the VIDEO1
terminal.

· SCART2: Connect R/G/B + composite sync. to the

PC/RGB terminal.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

G PC/RGB (D-Sub)

Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.
here.

H DVD/HD3, DVD/HD4 (HDMI)

Connect a digital signal from a source with a HDMI
output. See “Specifications” on “Model Information”.

I EXTERNAL CONTROL (D-Sub)

This terminal is used when operating and controlling
the monitor externally with a control system (by RS­232C).

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Rear View/ Terminal Board

60XR5

BA

VIDEO AUDIO

1

2

1

R

(

)

MONO

L

DVD/HD

1

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

AUDIO

R

(

L

MONO

2

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

)

VIDEO AUDIO

DVD/HD

2

1

DVD/HD1DVD/HD

Cb/Pb Cr/Pr L/R Y Cb/Pb Cr/PrL/R Y

D

L

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

AUDIO

2

2

4

AUDIO

3

PC/RGB

L/R

AUDIO

PC/RGB

R

L

REMOTE

EXTERNAL CONTROL

IN OUT

DVD/HD3DVD/HD

3

(

)

MONO

4

HDMI

EXTERNAL CONTROL

HDMI

REMOTE

IN

OUT

CE F G H IJK

A AC IN

Connect the included power cord here.

B EXT SPEAKER L and R

Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct
polarity. Connect the

EXT SPEAKER terminal and the (negative)
speaker wire to the
both LEFT and RIGHT channels.
Please refer to your speaker’s owner’s manual.

C VIDEO1, 2 (RCA, S-Video)

Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Video Cameras, etc. here.

D AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3

These are audio input terminals.
The input is selectable. Set which video image corresponds
to the audio input from the audio menu screen.

E DVD/HD1

Connect DVD’s, High Definition or Laser Discs, etc.
here.

F DVD/HD2

You can connect DVDs, High Definition sources, Laser
Discs, etc. here.

(positive) speaker wire to the

EXT SPEAKER terminal on

J REMOTE IN

K REMOTE OUT

Use these terminals to control external equipment.

L Handles

Use when installing or carrying the plasma monitor.

Information

• For Y/Cb/Cr, connect to the DVD1 or DVD2
terminals.

• For SCART, this unit provides two ways to connect:

· SCART1: Connect R/G/B to the DVD/HD1

terminals and composite sync. to the VIDEO1
terminal.

· SCART2: Connect R/G/B + composite sync. to the

PC/RGB terminal.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

G PC/RGB (D-Sub)

Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc.
here.

H DVD/HD3, DVD/HD4 (HDMI)

Connect a digital signal from a source with a HDMI
output. See “Specifications” on “Model Information”.

I EXTERNAL CONTROL (D-Sub)

This terminal is used when operating and controlling
the monitor externally with a control system (by RS­232C).

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