Panasonic TH-L55DT60A, TH-L55DT60Z, TH-L50DT60A, TH-L50DT60Z User Manual

English

Operating Instructions

LED TV

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Important Notice ·················································2
Safety Precautions ·············································3

Quick Start Guide

Accessories ························································5
Connections························································8
Identifying Controls ···········································12
First time Auto Tuning ·······································15

Using your VIERA

Operations ························································16
How to Use eHELP ···········································17
Viewing 3D images ···········································18

Others

FAQs·································································19
Maintenance ·····················································19
Specifications ···················································20

Australia

New Zealand

Model No.

TH-L50DT60A TH-L50DT60Z
TH-L55DT60A

TH-L55DT60Z

For more detailed instructions, refer to [eHELP]
(Built-in Operating Instructions).

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How to use [eHELP]

(p. 17)

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Important Notice

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For the information of the trademarks, refer to [eHELP]
(Support > Licence).

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and
performance of peripheral devices made by other
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage
arising from operation and/or performance from usage
of such other maker’s peripheral devices.

The recording and playback of content on this or any
other device may require permission from the owner
of the copyright or other such rights in that content.
Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant
you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,
ability or intention to obtain such permission on your
behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use
of this or any other device complies with applicable
copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to
that legislation for more information on the relevant
laws and regulations involved or contact the owner
of the rights in the content you wish to record or
playback.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the
AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide
AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied
for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG
LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.

Panasonic and its affiliates make no representations or
warranties of any kind with respect to the USB devices
and the performance of communication between the
USB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products,
and expressly disclaims any and all warranties,
whether express or implied or otherwise, including
without limitation any implied warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose, any loss of data, and any implied
warranties arising from course of dealing or course of
performance of data communication between the USB
devices and the USB port of Panasonic products.

Transport only in upright position

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Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or
injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Ŷ Mains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual,
immediately remove the mains
plug.

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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 /
60 Hz.

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

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Do not touch the mains plug with wet
hands.

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Do not damage the mains lead.

Do not place a heavy object

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on the lead.

Do not place the lead near a

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high temperature object.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold

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onto the mains plug body
when disconnecting the plug.

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a

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socket outlet.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

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Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

•

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with
this TV.

Ŷ Take care

Warning

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Do not remove covers and never
modify the TV yourself as live
parts are accessible when they
are removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.

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Do not expose the TV to rain
or excessive moisture. This TV
must not be exposed to dripping
or splashing water and objects
filled with liquid, such as vases,
must not be placed on top of or
above the TV.

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Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air
vents.

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Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting
equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer
to perform the setup or installation of approved wall­hanging brackets.

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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

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Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces, and ensure
that the TV does not hang over
the edge of the base.

Important information

If the TV is not positioned in a sufficiently stable
location, it can be potentially hazardous due to
falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be
avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

Using cabinets or stands recommended by the

•

manufacturer of the TV.
Only using furniture that can safely support the

•

TV.
Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of

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the supporting furniture.
Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example,

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cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both
the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.
Not standing the TV on cloth or other materials

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placed between the TV and supporting furniture.
Educating children about the dangers of climbing

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on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.

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This TV is designed for indoor use.

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This TV is designed for table-top use.

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Do not expose the TV to direct
sunlight and other sources of
heat.

To prevent the
spread of fire, keep
candles or other
open flames away
from this product at
all times

Ŷ Dangerous part / Small object

Warning

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This product contains possibly dangerous parts such
as plastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed
by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of
reach of young children.

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Do not allow children to handle any
small objects such as SD Card. The
small object could be swallowed by
young children. Remove SD Card
immediately after use and store out
of reach of young children.

Ŷ Pedestal

Warning

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Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

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Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided
with this TV.

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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or
physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest
Panasonic dealer immediately.

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During setup, make sure that all screws are securely
tightened.

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Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during
installation of the pedestal.

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Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

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Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least
two people.

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Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

Ŷ Radio wave

Warning

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Do not use the TV and VIERA Touch Pad Controller
in any medical institutions or locations with medical
equipment. Radio waves may interfere with the medical
equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

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Do not use the TV and VIERA Touch Pad Controller
near any automatic control equipment such as
automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves may
interfere with the automatic control equipment and
cause accidents due to the malfunction.

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Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV and
VIERA Touch Pad Controller when you have a cardiac
pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the
operation of the pacemaker.

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Do not disassemble or alter the TV and VIERA Touch
Pad Controller in any way.

Ŷ Built-in wireless LAN

Caution

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Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any
wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have
usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result
of searches. However, using them may be regarded as
illegal access.

*

SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless

network for transmission.

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Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high
temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.

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Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be
intercepted and monitored.

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The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow
response caused by radio wave interference, keep the
TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN
devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices
that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the
built-in wireless LAN.

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When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc.,
the TV might stop operating for the protection of the
devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power
On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

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Additional information for the wireless LAN and access
point may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support

Ŷ Bluetooth

Caution

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The TV and VIERA Touch Pad Controller use the

2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To
avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio
wave interference, keep the TV and VIERA Touch Pad
Controller away from the devices such as other wireless
LAN devices, other Bluetooth devices, microwaves,
mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz signal.

®

wireless technology

Ŷ Ventilation

Caution

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help
prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure
of some electronic components.

Minimum distance:

10

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Ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, tablecloths
and curtains.

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Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure
the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and
there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

10

10

(cm)

Ŷ Moving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

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Move the TV with at least two
people. Support as shown to
avoid injury by the TV tipping
or falling.

Ŷ When not in use for a long time

Caution

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off
mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a
live socket outlet.

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Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the
TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

Ŷ Battery for the Remote Control /

VIERA Touch Pad Controller

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

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Do not burn or break up batteries.

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Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

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Remove the battery from the unit when not using for
a prolonged period of time to prevent battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.

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Ŷ 3D Eyewear Use

Caution

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Use the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and
nothing else.

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Do not move around while wearing the 3D Eyewear to
avoid falling or accidental injury.

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Do not drop, bend, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D
Eyewear.

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Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the
3D Eyewear.

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Be careful not to trap your fingers in the hinge section
of the 3D Eyewear.

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Do not use the 3D Eyewear if it is physically damaged.

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If you suffer from any eyesight problems (short / far­sighted, astigmatism, eyesight differences in left and
right), ensure that you correct your vision before using
the 3D Eyewear. The supplied 3D Eyewear can be worn
over vision correction glasses.

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Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you
experience any redness, pain or skin irritation around
the nose or temples. In rare cases, the materials used
in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction.

Ŷ Viewing 3D Images

Caution

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Pay special attention when children are viewing 3D
images. 3D images should not be viewed by children
younger than about 6 years old, as a guideline.
All children must be fully supervised by parents or
guardians who must ensure their safety and health
while they are viewing 3D images.

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Stop viewing 3D images immediately if you feel tired,
feel unwell, experience any other uncomfortable
sensation or clearly see double images. Take an
appropriate break before continuing to view. When you
set the 3D effect by using [3D Adjustment], take into
account that the vision of 3D images varies among
different individuals.

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Do not view 3D images if you have a history of
oversensitivity to light, heart problems or any other
medical conditions.

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When viewing 3D images, your sense of distance may
be tricked or go wrong. Be careful not to hit the TV
screen or other people unintentionally. Ensure there
are no breakable objects around you to avoid any
accidental damage or injury.

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Do not view 3D images from a distance shorter than
recommended. The recommended viewing distance is
at least 3 times of the image height.

50-inch model
55-inch model

When black bands at the top and bottom of the screen
are displayed, such as movies, view the screen from
a distance at least 3 times the height of the actual
image. (That makes the distance shorter than the
recommended values above.)

: 1.9 m or more
: 2.1 m or more

Accessories

Remote Control

(p. 12)

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N2QAYB000858

Mains lead
(p. 8)

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Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

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For the information of optional accessories, refer to [eHELP] (Support > Optional accessories).

VIERA Touch Pad
Controller

(p. 13)

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3D Eyewear (4)
(p. 18)

N2QBYB000027

Cable tie
(p. 11)

Batteries (4)

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R6

(p. 12, 13)

Operating Instructions
with Warranty statement

Fall-prevention parts

(p. 7)

Pedestal

(p. 6)

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Assembling / Removing the pedestal

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Assembly screw (4)

M5 × 16

Bracket

Cover

Assembly screw (4)

Ŷ Assembling the pedestal

M4 × 10

Base

Cable clamp (4)

(p. 11)

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Ŷ Preventing the TV from falling over

It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over.

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This information is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the TV falling over. However, no measure can
guarantee protection in all cases.

Band

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Screw

Wood screw

F

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Ŷ Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

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Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.

15°

15°

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.

1 Remove the assembly screws
2 Pull out the cover.
3 Lift the TV from the pedestal.
4 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.

(View from the top)

from the cover.

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Connections

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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

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Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

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Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.

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Always use a fully wired HDMI cable.

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Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.
Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.

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Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Terminals

SD Card slot

1

USB 1 - 3 port

2

HDMI1 - 3 (p. 9, 10)

1

2

3

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

4

AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO)

5

(p. 10)

Aerial terminal

6

(see below)

ETHERNET (p. 9)

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5 6

3

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Basic connections

Mains lead and aerial

Ŷ Digital TV, Analogue TV

Mains lead

(supplied)

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

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Keep RF (aerial) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup.

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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An aerial, correct cable (75 : coaxial) and correct terminating plug are required to obtain optimum quality picture and
sound.

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If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial
socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your
particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
incurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.

Ŷ Mains lead

Insert the mains plug firmly into place.

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When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to
disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

RF cable

Aerial

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