Polaroid FLM-2017 User Manual

20” LCD Television

FLM-2017

20061107

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions-----------------------------------------------­Product Features ---------------------------------------------------------------­Front Panel------------------------------------------------------------------------­Rear Panel-------------------------------------------------------------------------­Remote Control------------------------------------------------------------------­System Connections------------------------------------------------------------

Connecting to External AV Signal Source-----------------------------------­Connecting to External AV Signal Source (YPbPr) -----------------------­Connecting to External AV Device(AV Out)---------------------------------­Connecting to PC -----------------------------------------------------------------­Connecting to Headphones----------------------------------------------------­Connecting to Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------­Connecting to TV Antenna-------------------------------------------------------

TV Setup and Operation--------------------------------------------------------

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Preparations------------------------------------------------------------------------­Image Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------­Audio Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------­Sleep Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------­Parental Setting--------------------------------------------------------------------­Setup Setting------------------------------------------------------------------------

Other Function--------------------------------------------------------------------

External AV Input Function------------------------------------------------------­Computer Screen Function------------------------------------------------------

Troubleshooting-----------------------------------------------------------------­Specifications---------------------------------------------------------------------

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Important Safety Instructions

POWER SUPPLY:

Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting
the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit will not the used for a long time, disconnect the plug
from the outlet.

NOTE:

Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have
been made.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. Don’t
perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions.

WEEE STATEMENT:

This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these
materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the
environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it
should not be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected sep arately. As
a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of
properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to
www.polaroid.com and click on “Company“ or call the customer service
number for your country listed in the instruction manual.

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

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

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Important Safety Instructions

Note:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Maintain well ventilated conditions around the product.
Do not put product on bed, sofa or anything that blocks ventilation. 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. 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 whe n 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. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Note: Do not touch the color TFT LCD screen by hand directly.

Copyright Protection

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Product Features

This product incorporates LCD display and TV receiver in one system.

Multiple Mode

Component mode
VGA mode
TV mode
Composite mode
S-VIDEO mode

High Quality Property

High Resolution

Adopt an MPEG2 decoding format to achieve
horizontal resolution more than 500 lines.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Designed with 20" color TFT liquid crystal
display clearly shows the data.

AV and VGA Input

Can be connected external audio and video
signal source and PC.

Special Function

Supports sleep timer setting and V-Chip
function.

Multi-audio and Multi-video modes

Supports multi-audio and multi-video modes,
provide more selecting.

MTS (Multi-Channel Sound) Function

Supports the MTS function. According to the
broadcasting programs, you can choose the
corresponding soundtrack.

Stereo amplifier

Built-in 2x5W speakers provide high quality
sound.

Multi-Screen Aspect Ratio

Support several different screen aspect ratio.

Auto TV Searching Function

Can be connected to the TV antenna, which
supports Auto TV progra ms searching function.

NOTE: It is normal for a TFT screen to
experience some light or dark spots appearing
on the LCD screen

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Front Panel

1. 20" color TFT screen

20" color TFT screen clearly show the data.

2. SOURCE button

Press to select the modes: Component, VGA, TV, Composite or S-VIDEO.

3. MENU button

Press to enter or exit setup menu.

4. CH

5. VOL+ /VOL-button

+ /CH- button

In the TV mode, press to select channels.
In setup menu, the same function as ▲/▼ direction buttons.

In the TV mode, press to decrease or increase the volume.
In setup menu, the same function as ◄/►direction buttons.
In setup menu, the VOL

▲ has the same function as ENTER button.

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Front Panel

6. POWER button

Press to enter or exit the standby mode.

7. Earphone Jack

When connected to earphone, the internal speakers will automatically turn off.

8. Remote Sensor

Remote sensor window for the remote control.

9. Power Indicator

In normal playback status, it is blue; in standby mode, it turns red.

10. Speakers

Two speakers output high quality stereo sound.

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Rear Panel

1. Y/Pb/Pr Input Jack

Connected to the Y/Pb/Pr input in
Component mode

2. L/R Audio Input Jack
Connected to the L/R audio input in
Component mode. The L/R audio input
jacks can also be used in S-Video mode.

3. AV Output Jacks

Connected to the external AV input
device.

4. S-Video Input Jacks

In the S-VIDEO mode, connected to
S-VIDEO signal input.

5. TV Signal Input Jack

Connected for the external NTSC TV
signal input.

6. DC 9.5/12V IN Jack

Connected to power adapter.

7. VGA Input Jack

Connected to the VGA output jack on a
personal computer .

8. VGA AUDIO IN Jack

Connected to the PC audio output jack.

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Remote Control

Remote Control Drawing

1. SOURCE button

Press to select the mode Component,
VGA, TV, Composite or S-VIDEO.

2. 0~9 Number buttons

Press to select numbers

3. LAST button

In the TV mode, press to return to the
channel last viewed.

4. VOL +/- button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

5. SLEEP button

Press to select sleep time.

6. MUTE button

Press to turn on or off the speaker output.

7. Direction buttons (▲▼◄►)

In the setup menu, press the ▲▼button to
select the desired item and press the ◄►
button to adjust or set.

8. OK button

Press to confirm your selection.

9. INFO button

Press to display the information about
current status on the screen.

10. POWER button

Press to enter or exit the standby mode.

11. ENT button

In TV mode, when selecting channels 1-99,
press this button to confirm and enter the
selected channel.

12. CH / button

In TV mode, press to select channel.

13. MTS button

Press to activate MTS function in TV
mode.

14. CC button

In TV mode or with Composite as the input
source, press to display the closed
captions or cancel display.

15. MENU button

Press to enter the LCD setup menu.

16. EXIT button

Press to exit the setup menu.

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Remote Control

Preparation of Remote Control

Push the back cover to open the battery
compartment.

Insert two batteries (1.5V, size AAA), please
make sure the polarity matches the marks
inside the compartment.

Press the back cover to close it.

z Under normal use the battery will last for

six months.

z Take out batteries when the remote is not

in use for a long time.

Using of Remote control

Point the remote control unit from no more than
about 7m from the remote control sensor and
within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.

• The operating distance may vary
depending to the surrounding brightness.

Notes:

• Do not point bright lights directly at the
remote control sensor.

• Do not place objects between the remote
control unit and the remote control sensor.

• Do not use this remote control unit while
simultaneously operating the remote
control unit of any other equipment.

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System Connections

• Do not connect the power cord until all other connections have been made.

• Ensure that you ob serve the color-corded cables when connecting audio and video cables.

Connecting to External AV Signal Source

Use the audio and video cable to connect the AV input jacks on the rear panel of the unit to the
external AV signal source.
Use the S-VIDEO cable to connect the S-VIDEO input jack on the rear panel of the unit to the
external AV signal source.
After making all AV connections, turn on the power of the unit and the external AV signal source
and press the SOURCE button to shift to Composite or S-VIDEO mode.
Note: the L/R audio input jacks can be used in the both Composite and S-VIDE O modes.

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System Connections

Connecting to External AV Signal Source (YPbPr)

Use the audio and video cables to connect the YPbPr (Component) input jacks on the rear panel of
the unit to the external AV signal source.
After making all AV connections, turn on the power of the unit and external AV signal source and
press the SOURCE button to shift to Component mode.

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System Connections

Connecting to External AV Device(AV Out)

The unit supports audio and video signal input function, it can be connected to the external audio
and video device.
Use the audio and video cables to connect the AV output Jacks on the rear panel of the unit to the
external AV input device.

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System Connections

Connecting to PC

The unit can be connected to PC (personal computer) via the VGA cable. Follow the steps and the
figure below to connect:

1. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA input jack on the rear panel of the unit.

2. Connect the other end to the PC.

3. Connect one end of the audio cable to the PC audio input jack on the rear panel of the unit.

4. Connect the other end to the PC audio output jack.

5. Set the PC’s resolution at 800 x 600 @60Hz.

After making all connections, turn on the unit and the PC and press the SOURCE button to shift to
VGA mode.

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System Connections

Connecting to Headphones

This unit can be connected to an earphone for listening music in private. See below figure for
details:

 After connecting to the earphone, the internal speakers’ output will turn off automatically.

Connecting to Power Adapter

Power is supplied through the provided appropriative power adapter, one end is connected to the
DC 9.5/12V IN jack on the rear panel of the unit, the other end to the AC100~240V wall outlet.

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System Connections

Connecting to TV Antenna

This unit can be connected to the TV signal input source via the TV jack on the rear panel.
After making all connections, turn on the power of the unit and press the SO URCE button to shift to
TV mode.

When channel system is set to Antenna, you can select channels from 2 to 69:

¾ For 2~9 channels:

Press the number buttons to select channel X, wait five seconds to go to the selected channel,
or press ENT button to go to the selected channel directly without waiting.

¾ For 10~69 channels:

Press the number buttons to select channel XX

When channel system is set to Cable, HRC or IRC, you can select channels from 1 to
125

1. For 0~9 and10~99 channels :
Press the number buttons to select the channel X
channel, or press ENT button to go to the selected channel directly without waiting.

2. For 100~125 channels:
Press the number buttons to select channels XXX, the unit will go to the selected channel

, the unit will go to the selected channel directly.

or XX, wait five seconds to go to the selected

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directly .

* X is the channel number.

TV Setup and Operation

Preparations

1. After making all connecti ons, press the POWER bu tton to turn on the power. (If it is turned on, the

power indicator is blue.)

2. Press the SOURCE button to shift to TV mode. You can go on with the following operations:

Image Setting

Note: This item is only available when there is signal input.

Press the MENU button once to enter the setup
menu, as shown on the right:
In the setup menu, press the ▲▼ button to select
Image and then press the ENTER button to enter
the item. Press the ▲▼ button to select. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Scheme Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Scheme and press
the ENTER button to enter. Press the ▲▼button
to select the desired item and press the ENTER
button to confirm your selection. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

Brightness Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select
Brightness and press the
◄► button to adjust the
value. Press the MENU button
to return to the previous menu.

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TV Setup and Operation

Contrast Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Contrast and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Hue Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Hue and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

Saturation Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Saturation and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Sharpness Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Sharpness and press the ◄► button to adjust the value. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Advanced Setup

Press the▲▼ button to select Advanced and press the ENTER button to enter.
In the menu, press the ▲▼ button to select the desired item and press the ENTER button to
confirm. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Note: This item is only available in Component and VGA modes.

Audio Setting

Press the MENU button once to enter the setup
menu. Press the ▲▼ button to select Audio and
press the ENTER button to enter the menu
shown on the right.
In the Audio setup menu, press the ▲▼ button
to select the desired item and press the ENTER
button to enter. Press the MENU button to return
to the previous menu.

Volume Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Volume and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

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Bass Setup

Press the ▲▼button to select Bass and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

TV Setup and Operation

Treble Setup

Press the ▲▼button to select Treble and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Balance Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select Balance and press the ◄► button to adjust the level. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

MTS Setup

Press the ▲▼ button to select MTS and press
the ENTER button to enter. Press the ▲▼
button to select the desired item and press the
ENTER button to confirm your selection. Press
the MENU button to return to the previous
menu.

Sleep Setting

Press the MENU button to enter the setup
menu. Press the ▲▼ button to select Sleep
and press the ENTER button to enter the menu
shown on the right.
In the Sleep setup menu, press the▲▼ button
to select 15Min, 30Min, 45Min, 60Min, 75Min,
90Min, 105Min, 120Min or Off. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu

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TV Setup and Operation

Parental Setting

Note: The Parental Function is the same as that of V-CHIP.

Press the MENU button to enter the setup
menu. Press the ▲▼ button to select
Parental and press the ENTER button to
enter the menu shown on the right.

In the Parental setup menu, press the ENTER
button and use the number buttons to enter
the pin. The default pin is 1111. Press the
ENTER button to continue and display the
menu as shown on the right.
Note: The Master password is 3308. This
password is always effective even after you
have selected your own password and
changed it.

Change PIN
Press the ▲▼ button to select Change
PIN and press the ENTER button to

enter. Use the number buttons to enter
the new pin you want and then press the
ENTER button to confirm. Use the
number buttons to enter the new pin
again and press the ENTER button to
confirm and return to the previous menu.

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TV Setup and Operation

Clear All

Press the ▲▼ button to select Clear All and press the ENTER button to enter. Press the ▲▼
button to select the desired item and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV Rating

Press the ▲▼ button to select TV Rating
and press the ENTER button to enter. Press
the ▲▼ button to select the desired item and
press the ENTER button to confirm your
selection. Press the MENU button to return to
the previous menu.

Movie Rating

Press the ▲▼ button to select Movie Rating
and press the ENTER button to enter. Press
the ▲▼ button to select the desired item and
press the ENTER button to confirm your
selection. Press the MENU button to return to
the previous menu.

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TV Setup and Operation

CA Eng Rating
Press the ▲▼ button to select CA Eng
Rating and press the ENTER button to

enter. Press the ▲▼ button to select the
desired item and press the ENTER button to
confirm your selection. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

CA Fr Rating
Press the ▲▼ button to select CA Fr
Rating and press the ENTER button to

enter. Press the ▲▼ button to select the
desired item and press the ENTER button to
confirm your selection. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

Parental Lock
Press the ▲▼ button to select Parental Lock and press the ENTER button to enter. Press the ▲▼

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button to select the desired item and press the ENTER button to confirm your selection. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV Setup and Operation

Setup Setting

Press the MENU button once to enter the setup
menu. Press the▲▼ button to select Setup and
press the ENTER button to enter the menu shown
on the right.
In the Setup menu, press the▲▼ button to select
the desired item and press the ENTER button to
enter. Press the MENU button to return to the
previous menu.

Tuner/Channel

Press the ▲▼ button to select the
Tuner/Channel and press the ENTER
button to enter the menu as shown on the
right. Press the ▲▼ button to select the
desired item and press the ENTER button to
enter. Press the MENU button to return to
the previous menu.

Auto Scan

Press the ▲▼ button to select the Auto Scan, press the ENTER button to start auto scan. The
screen will display as below:

Auto scan will take a few minutes. When the tuning operation completes the unit will exit and

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memorize the programs by sequence automatically.
During tuning, press the MENU button to exit the auto scan mode.

TV Setup and Operation

Channel System
Press the ▲▼ button to select Channel
System and press the ENTER button to

enter. Press the ▲▼ button to select the
desired item and press the ENTER button to
confirm your selection. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous menu.

Prog Organizer

Press the ▲▼ button to select the
Prog Organizer and press the
ENTER button to enter the menu
as shown on the right.
In the Prog Organizer setup menu,
press the ▲▼ button to select the
desired item. Press the MENU
button to return to the previous
menu.

Channel Name

Press the ▲▼ button to select the Channel Name and press the ENTER button to enter. Then
press the ▲▼button to select letters or press the number button to input numbers. Press the
MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Add Program

Press the ▲▼ button to select the Add Program and press the ENTER button to activate the skip
function which when using the CH ▲▼button to select channels under normal playback status, it
will skip the current channel. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

Delete Program
Press the ▲▼ button to select the Delete Program and press the ENTER button to cancel the skip

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function which when using the CH ▲▼button to select channels under normal playback status, it
will play the channels in sequence. Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu.

TV Setup and Operation

Fine Tune

If two black bars appear on the sides of your LCD screen and your picture is compressed, you may
need to adjust the settings of your cable/satellite set-top box. For instructions on adjusting the
picture, consult your cable/satellite set-top box’s manual or call your local cable/satellite company.

Language

Press the ▲▼ button to select the
Language, press the ENTER button to enter
the setup, press the ▲▼ button to select
item. Press the MENU button to return to the
previous menu.

Factory Reset

Press the ▲▼ button to select the Factory Reset, press the ENTER button to resume default
status.

CC Mode

Press the ▲▼ button to select CC Mode and
press the ENTER button to enter. Press the
▲▼ button to select the desired item and
press the ENTER button to confirm your
selection. Press the MENU button to return to
the previous menu.

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Other Function

External AV Input Function

The unit has external AV input function. It supports Composite, S-VIDEO and Component modes.
Use the audio, video and S-Video cable to connect the unit to the external AV sig nal source such as
recorder, satellite receiver or game player etc. Turn on the unit and the external AV signal source.
Press the SOURCE button to shift to the corresponding mode: Composite, S-VIDEO or Component.
This will allow you to enter the Setup Menu of that mode.

Computer Screen Function

The TFT LCD screen of the unit can be used as the computer screen. Take the steps of connecting
the unit to the PC and then you can set up the menu.
Set the PC’s resolution at: 800 x 600 @60Hz.

The operations of these menus in Composite, S-VIDEO, Component and VGA modes are the
same with those in the TV mode. Please refer to the introduction in “TV Function”.
Note: Some of these menus are not available in these modes.

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM CHECK ITEM

Make sure system connection is correct.

There is no sound.

Make sure the speakers are not muted.
In the TV mode, set the correct sound mode.

Nothing display on the LCD.

LCD screen is blank.

There is no picture or picture
moves up and down.

The remote control does not

work.

Make sure the unit is turned on and the connections are
correct.
Make sure the power adapter is correctly connected.

Check if the connections with the external AV signal source
are correct.
Correctly set the items in the picture menu.
Check to see if the video type input signal is correct.
Make sure the unit is turned on and in correct video type.

Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote
control and the player.
Make sure the remote control is pointing at the player.
Make sure batteries are inserted and the polarity is correct.
Make sure battery is not weak.

Other Notes:

Static or other external interference may cause the LCD TV to behave abnormally. If this occurs,
unplug the power supply cord from the outlet and plug it in again to reset the player. If the problems
persist, please disconnect the power and consult a qualified technician.

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Specifications

TFT-LCD Resolution 800 x 600

TFT-LCD Screen Size 20 inches

AC100~240V 50/60Hz

Power

DC 12V 5A

Power Consumption < 60W

Dimension 490mm ×478mm ×184mm (LXWXD)

Weight About 9.52 Kg

Ambient Temperature 10~45

DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT T O CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

"Polaroid" and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA.

For service, support and warranty information, visit www.polaroid.com

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