Panasonic TH-46PZ80U, TH-50PZ80U User Manual

Operating Instructions

42”/46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma

(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-42PZ80U TH-46PZ80U TH-50PZ80U

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6-15)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6-15)

English

Español

For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

TQB2AA0777-2

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17,

2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). When a Converter is used with an older television receiver, a signal splitter might be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. For more information, please see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. Please check with your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box.

HDAVI Control™

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

GalleryPlayer and the

GalleryPlayer Logo are

trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Contents

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ·······································4 Notes ····························································5

Enjoy rich multimedia

Amplifier Home theater system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

SD memory card

Camcorder

Set Top Box

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····6 Basic Connection ·····························9 Identifying Controls ························ 13 First Time Setup ···························· 14

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ···············································16 Viewing from SD Card ································18 Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················20

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················22 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ················26 Lock ····························································30 Editing and Setting Channels ·····················32 Closed Caption ···········································34 Input Labels/Monitor Out ····························35 Using Timer ················································36 Recommended AV Connections ·················37

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ···································39 Technical Information ·································40 Care and Cleaning ·····································43 FAQ ····························································44 Specifications ·············································46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················47 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) ···48 Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················49

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.).

DO NOT OPEN

Important Safety Instructions

is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) 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.

15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other 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 Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TH-42PZ80U, TH-46PZ80U, TH-50PZ80U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION

WARNING

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

Set up

Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get

inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U,

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U TY-WK42PR4W

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the

television. If two people are not present, the television may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Transport only in upright position!

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or

downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

TY-WK42PV4W

AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which

could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cord. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cord. Doing so may cause damage to the power cord which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cord is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause

fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an

Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can

cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear. When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.

When using the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the

cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.

Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity

which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this caution.)

If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,

injury may result.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

CAUTION

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

•

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

•

SD Card photo • Video game • Computer image

•

4 : 3

Set up

■

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other

bright light (including reflections).

Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote

control’s transmission range.

To prevent “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control Transmitter

N2QAYB000221

AC cord Pedestal

TBLX0036

(TH-42PZ80U)

TBLX0037

(TH-46PZ80U, TH-50PZ80U)

Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U TY-WK42PV4W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3U TY-WK42PR4W

Cable clamper Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

How to assemble (p.7)

Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)

Note

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the

plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since

subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its panel to crack.

Hook

Open

Installing the remote’s batteries

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause

battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

Do not mix different battery types

•

(such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)

•

batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Assembling the pedestal

■

Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly.

Pole

Front

Set-up

■

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly.

Arrow mark

Base

Bottom view

Rear side

Accessories

Assembly screws (4 of each)

M5 x 18 (Silver)

M5 x 25 (Black)

Poles (2)



or R is printed at the

bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Quick Start

Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Hole for pedestal installation

Pole

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be

strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Base

Fix securely with assembly screws B.

(Total 4 screws)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

(Continued)

AC cord connection

To attach To remove

Keep pushing both side snaps

Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.

Cable Binding Instructions

To attach

hole

To remove

Snaps

Keep pushing both sides till they snap

Keep pushing the knob

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord

together (could cause distorted image).

Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as

necessary.

When using the optional accessories, follow their

assembly manuals to fix cables.

Cable clamper

To bundle

hooks

Insert

Set

To loosen

knob

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

Firmly tighten by hand.

greenbluered

green

Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

S VIDEO

PB Y

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AV IN

Basic Connection

Example 1

Cable TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

•

Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

•

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television

(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Back of the TV

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.)

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Antenna terminal

(If no Cable Box) or

ANT OUTANT IN

Cable Box

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV. For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

Cable Box/Cable

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their

•

programming. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-

•

definition cable Service. The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20)

•

www.panasonic.ca

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

TO AUDIO AMP

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

PROG OUT

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

VHF/UHF Antenna

DVD Recorder

If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)

VCR

Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 12)

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

AC Cord

ANT OUTANT IN

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

AV Equipment

(with TV tuner)

AUDIO

Antenna

terminal

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to A - D on p. 12.

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

TO AUDIO AMP

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

PROG OUT

PBY

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

AUDIO

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12)

Quick Start

Guide

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

Back of the TV

AC Cord

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

Antenna

terminal

ANT IN

ANT OUTANT IN

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer toA - D on p. 12.

Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

(with TV tuner)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Basic Connection (Continued)

COMPONENT IN

VIDEO

VIDEO IN

AV cable connections

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

HDMI

AV Equipment

AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality

sound.

For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 38.

To use COMPONENT terminals

white red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

To use S VIDEO terminals

To use COMPOSITE terminals

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect

either S Video or Video cable.

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite

terminals.

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.

S VIDEO OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

white

red

white

red

white

red

AUDIO OUT

e.g. VCR

AV Equipment

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

COMPOSITE OUT

e.g. DVD Recorder

e.g. VCR

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Displays the Main menu.

Chooses menu and submenu entries.

Selects channels in sequence

Volume up/down

Swing up the door at “▲”.

POWER button

Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

Note

The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.

Video Input 2 connector

HDMI input 3 connector

Remote control

Viewing from SD card (p. 18) Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24) Colored buttons

(used for various functions) (for example p. 18, 28)

Channel up/down

Changes aspect ratio (p. 17)

Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17)

Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes.

SUB

VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 16) Exits from menu screen Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel

banner (p. 16) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any

channel (p. 16) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 20, 30, 32)

Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 16)

SD CARD

SD card slotChanges the input mode

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

First Time Setup

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 24-25) is set to “No”.

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(Remote)(TV)

* This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.

Select your language

Language

English Español Français

select

Be sure to select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Store

Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.

If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.

■

You are selecting the mode for store demonstration

Yes No

Select “No” and return to previous screen . If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays “Please

select your viewing environment” screen once again as shown below.

Reselect “Home”.

• Unplug the TV and plug it again.

• Press and hold down the front POWER button.

select

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

select

Note

To change setting

(Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to Menu screen (p. 24)

Clock

Year

Month Day Hour Minute

2008

1 7

10 AM

set select item

Go back to previous screen.

Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language Clock

Auto program

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

select

Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

Auto program

All channels

Analog only Digital only

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit.

RETURN

Start scanning the channels

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

select

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Confirm registered channels

rogram

Apply Cancel

aption Favorite Add

. . .

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.

The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.

If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.

Note

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels

featuring high-quality video and sound

select “Apply”

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