Revo Uno DAB+ Instruction Manual

DAB+ DIGITAL RADIO

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Revo Australia
PO Box 6287
Newington NSW 1811
Australia
Website: www.revo.net.au

UNO DAB+

This product has been designed and
type-tested to comply with Australia requirements
and carries a CE mark.

Revo Helpline

Should you encounter any difficulties with the
operation of your radio, or should you suspect that it
may be faulty in some way, please call our Revo
Warranty on the number below:

1800 509 394 (Australia)
0800 450 259 (New Zealand)

The Gold Technical Support Line: 1902 215 259
(Charges will apply at $2.95 per minute)

Alternatively, visit the troubleshooting section of our
website at: www.revo.net.au

Preface

Copyright and
Acknowledgements

Copyright © 2008 Revo Technologies Ltd.
All rights reserved.

Revo Technologies Ltd
The Inox Building
Caldwellside
Lanark
Scotland
United Kingdom
ML11 7SR

Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Email. [e-mail]
Website: www.revo.co.uk

The information in this guide is believed to
be correct at the time of publication.
However, our policy is one of continuous
development and so the information is
subject to change without notice.

Revo®, UNO™ and M-Port™ are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Revo Technologies Limited.

® is a registered trademark of Apple

iPod
Computer, Inc.

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Safety Warnings

Do not operate this radio near water.
Avoid small objects and liquids from getting
into this product.
Do not remove screws or casing parts.
Use only the power supply unit supplied.

EEC: This product has been designed and
type-tested to comply with EU requirements
and carries a CE mark.

Technical Support

Should you encounter any difficulties with
the operation of your radio, or should you
suspect that it may be faulty in some way,
please call our technical support
department on the number below:

01555 666 161

Alternatively, email [e-mail] or
visit the troubleshooting section of our
website at: www.revo.co.uk/support

Contents

Benefits of DAB+ radio

UNO DAB+

Warranty 19

Welcome to Revo 4

Benefits of DAB radio 4

Uno overview and key features 4

Warranty 4

Warranty registration 4

Controls and Connections 5

Powering Uno 5

Getting Started 6

Uno’s Control Method 6

Uno’s Menus Explained 7

DAB Operation 8

Choosing a station 8

Change display mode 9

Menu Options 10

To change station order 10

English

Manual Tuning 11

Set DRC 11

DRC - Dynamic Range Control 11

Local and Full Scan 11

Favourite Station Presets 11

Alarm 12

Setting an alarm 12+13

Sleep mode 14

FM Operation 15

M-Port™ 16

Trouble-Shooting 17

Technical Specification 18

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English

Revo Australia warrants to the purchaser that this
product will be free from parts and manufacturing
defects in the course of normal use for a period of
one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply in cases of accidental
damage, where the case has been removed, wear
and tear, negligence, modification or inappropriate
use.

Warranty Registration

It is suggested that you register your purchase
by registering online at www.revo.net.au

+

This guide has been designed to quickly get you up-and-running and listening to DAB+
digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features of this product and provide
information on safety, warranty and registration.

Uno combines high quality DAB+ and FM radio
reception with sophisticated alarm clock
functionality including snooze and sleep features.

UNO DAB+

Welcome to Revo DAB

Thank you for buying our Uno Digital Radio, we feel sure that it will provide
you with years of enjoyment and reliable service.

This guide has been designed to quickly get you up-and-running and listening
to DAB and DAB+ digital radio, offer guidance on the more complex features
of this product and provide information on safety, warranty and registration.

Benefits of Digital Radio

Clear, interference free digital sound
Many more stations, much more choice
No frequencies, select by station name
No re-tuning
Text information via LCD screen

Uno Overview

Uno combines high quality DAB/DAB+ and
FM radio reception with sophisticated alarm
clock functionality including snooze and sleep
features.

Uno can also be used as a high quality
speaker system for your iPod
MP3 player of external sound source).

Simply connect your device to Uno’s
M-Port using the audio lead supplied.

™ (or other

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Warranty

Revo Technologies Ltd warrants to the
purchaser that this product will be free
from parts and manufacturing defects in
the course of normal use for a period of
one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply in cases of
accidental damage, where the case has
been removed, wear and tear, negligence,
modification or inappropriate use.

Should you encounter problems with this
product, please contact your supplier or
alternatively see page 2 of this guide for
technical support contact details.

Warranty Registration

It is a warranty condition that you register
your purchase by either completing the
warranty card enclosed with your radio or
alternatively registering online at

www.revo.co.uk/register

Controls and Connectors

MODE

SCANINFOALARM

PRESETS

SLEEP

UNO DAB+

English

14.14. 13. 12.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

1. Power

2. Presets

3. Back

4. Mode

5. Alarm

6. Info

7. Down

Powering Uno

Your Uno radio is powered from the mains
using the power adaptor supplied.

Insert the power adaptor plug into the DC
power socket on the rear of Uno.
Pressing the button will switch Uno on.

Only use the power adaptor supplied.
Replacements are available, visit
www.revo.co.uk for further details.

8. Scan

9. Sleep

10. Forward

11. Vol Up-Down

12. Mode

13. Up

14. Menu

11.

10.

9.

4.

3.

2.

1. M-Port

8.

2. Snooze

3. LCD Screen

4. Remote Control Sensor

1.

2.

3.

1. Telescopic Antenna

2. 3.5mm Headphone Socket

1.

3. DC Power Socket

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UNO DAB+

Getting Started

Uno DAB+ is a sophisticated digital radio
device, with several modes of operation and
many advanced features.

In order for you to get the most out of
Uno’s functions, it is important that you
learn how to use the cursor based control
system, and also understand how Uno’s
menus work.

Uno DAB+’s Control Method

Uno DAB+’s control method is based around
seven main keys as identified below.

Diagram of the four cursor keys and the
select, menu and mode button

Label each of the keys as follows:

Scroll Up:

Press to scroll through menu options

Scroll Back:
Press to return to the previously selected
menu entry. Repeatedly pressing will return
you to the top level of the Mode menu (for
the mode you are in).

Scroll Forward:
When in text entry screens, this key can be
used to navigate through the characters.

It can also be used to move through to the
next menu level.

Scroll Down:

Press to scroll through menu options

SELECT – Press to select the current menu
entry. In FM mode, pressing SELECT will
initiate an FM scan.

Menu:

Press to enter (or return to) the Mode
menu for the mode of operation you are
currently in. Pressing for a second time will
return you to the ‘playing’ screen.

Mode:

Sequentially cycles through each of the
modes of operation.

Using these keys, you will be able to
perform most functions and navigate
through Uno DAB+’s various menus

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English

The Mode menus are so called because they show
the functions available within the context of each of
the operating modes (DAB mode, FM mode, Mport
mode, etc.).

UNO DAB+

Uno DAB+’s Menus Explained

Uno DAB+ has three types of menu as
follows:

Main Menu

This is Uno’s principle (top level) menu, and
allows you to enter different operating
modes, setup the radio, and view
information such as software version and
your radio’s ID number.

Mode Menus

The Mode menus are so called because
they show the functions available within the
context of each of the operating modes
(internet radio mode, DAB mode, FM mode
etc. etc.).

Pressing the
take you to the Mode menu of the operating
mode your radio is currently in. Each Mode
menu includes a listing for Main Menu –
selecting this option will return you to the
top level Main Menu (as described above).

MENU button at any time will

Main Menu

The Main menu provides access to the
following modes and sub-menus:

DAB
FM
Mport

Info
Sleep
Alarms

System
Setup

On powering-up Uno DAB+ for the first time,
you will be presented with this menu. To
select an option from the menu, simply use
the or keys to move through the menu
options, and press
selection or move to the next menu level.

SELECT or to make a

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English

DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

•••••

DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

•••••

>ArrwRock

BBCAsian

DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

•••••

>ArrwRock

BBCAsian

BBC 6Music

Service not ava

DAB Mode

Scanning... 10

•••••

>ArrwRock

BBCAsian

BBC 6Music

Service not ava

BBC 6Music

Playing

DAB Mode

UNO DAB+

DAB Mode

Choosing a Station

Firstly ensure that you have extended the
telescopic antenna found on the rear of
Uno.

Enter ‘DAB Mode’ from the Main Menu or
by pressing the
Mode’ is displayed on Uno’s LCD display.

If this is the first time you have used Uno
it will scan for DAB stations in your area
and store them in memory. Uno will also
set its clock and date at this point.

Pressing the
instruct Uno to perform a station scan.

When the station scan has been
completed, stations will be displayed in
numeric then alphabetic order. The first
station in the list will be selected.

If no DAB signal is found, try relocating
your radio. Alternatively, it may be
necessary to check that DAB coverage is
available where you live.

Select your station choice by using the

and cursor keys, scroll through the
station list and press
key to make your selection.

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MODE key until ‘DAB

SCAN button will manually

SELECT or the

MODE

SCAN

English

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

BBC Radio 6Music
11:48:03

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

BBC Radio 6Music
11:48:03

BBC Radio 6Music
18/12/2007

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

BBC Radio 1
Pop Music

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

BBC Radio 1
BBC National DAB

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

BBC Radio 1
12:34 22-08-2007

BBC Radio 1
12B 225.64MHz

BBC Radio 1
128kbps Stereo

Signal error 98

tlkSPORT

BBC Radio 1
Sig strength 96

UNO DAB+

To Change the Display Mode

Uno DAB+ has nine different display
modes.

Simply press the
cycle through each mode. These display
modes are explained in the table opposite:

Display option Example

Normal display
with scrolling text

INFO/SCAN button to

Signal level,
indicator on bar
shows minimum
acceptable level

Type of broadcast

Broadcaster

Station name and
frequency

Signal strength

Data rate and
broadcast type

Time

Date

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English

UNO DAB+

DAB Mode Menu Options

Uno DAB+ has a number of additional functions that are accessed through the DAB Mode
menu, as follows:

Station Order

Press the MENU key in DAB Mode then
select ‘Station order’.

To specify the order in which stations
are displayed

Select the Station order option.

Use the and cursor keys to scroll
through the options, and press
the key to make your selection.

SELECT or

The following table describes the options
available under the ‘Station Order’ menu:

Station order Description

Alphanumeric Lists stations in alphabetical

Ensemble Lists stations by multiplex.

Valid Lists only active stations.

order.

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English

UNO DAB+

unused location, then press and hold SELECT to

Manual Tune

Choose the ‘Manual tune’ option from the
DAB Mode menu.

The ‘Manual tune’ selection screen allows you
to select a particular frequency to tune to.
The list of frequencies displayed is dependant
on the currently-set frequency band and
contains all of the frequencies within that
band. It starts with the short name of the
frequency, for example 12B, and is followed
by the actual frequency in MHz.

If there is a station corresponding to this
station number and frequency, the display
will show the name, frequency, and a
tuning meter will show the signal strength.

DRC - Dynamic Range Control

Uno includes a dynamic range control that
automatically boosts the volume of quieter
sounds for listening in noisy environments.

The DRC control is found in the DAB Mode
menu under ‘DRC’. There are three pre­defined settings as follows:

DRC Description

DRC Low Dynamic Range Control is

DRC High The recommended setting

DRC Off Dynamic Range Control is

set to half

for noisy environments

switched off

Local and Full Scan

As time passes, new stations will become
available in your area. To find them and
add them to your station list it is
necessary to perform either a ‘Local’ or
‘Full’ scan. Both operations can be
accessed via the DAB Mode menu.

A Local Scan performs a shorter scan of
only the ‘local’ ensemble range.

A Full Scan will take longer, but will cover
the complete DAB ensemble range.

Favourite Station Presets

Uno allows you to store 10 favourite station
presets, either via the 10 preset keys on
Uno itself, or on the Uno remote control.

To save the station you are currently
listening to as a preset, simply press the
PRESET button and use and to find an
unused location, then press
store.

To listen to a stored station press the
PRESET button then use and to locate
your desired preset.

SELECT to

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English

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

>Buzzer
DAB

>Once
Weekdays

Alarm Volume

•••••••••••

07:20:01

5:00

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

07:15
>off

08:05:10

10-10-2009

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

>Buzzer
DAB

Alarm Volume

•••••••••••

07:20:01

5:00

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

07:15
>off

08:05:10

10-10-2009

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

UNO DAB+

Alarms Mode

Uno must have its clock and date set to use the alarm functionality.

To automatically set the time and date, tune to a DAB service and Uno will extract the
correct time and date from the DAB broadcast stream. Alternatively, the time and date can
be manually set via the ‘Time Setup’ option, this can be found under the ‘System Setup’
menu, which is located in the ‘Main Menu.”

Setting An Alarm

Uno allows you to store up to four different
alarm programmes in memory.

To set an alarm, press the

Uno will now ask you to choose which of the
four alarm memories you’d like to use.
Use the and keys too choose an alarm and
press

To set the wake-up time, scrool to ‘Time’ then
press
the wake up hour, then press
button to move onto the minute setting. When
your wake-up time has been set, press

To set the alarm type select ‘Days’. You will be
given the option of daily, once, weekdays or
weekends. Press the and to choose alarm
type, the press

You can now decide whether you would like to be
woken up by DAB, FM or Buzzer. To choose the
wake-up mode press the key to view the ‘Mode’
option and press

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ALARM button.

SELECT.

SELECT and use the and keys to set

SELECT or the

SELECT.

SELECT

to confirm.

SELECT.

ALARM

You can now decide whether you would like to be

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

Alarm Volume

•••••••••••

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

>Buzzer
DAB

>Once
Weekdays

07:30:10

10-10-2009

08:05:10

10-10-2009

BBC Radio 1
calls cost max

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

Alarm Volume

•••••••••••

07:20:01

5:00

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

Alarm1: Off
Alarm2: Off

Set Alarm Time

07:15

>Internet Radio
DAB Mode

Alarm Volume

•••••••••••

07:20:01

5:00

>Mode: DAB Mode
Last Listened

07:15
>off

UNO DAB+

woken-up by the last played station, or by a specific
preset (if none are set, Uno will wake you up using
the default Buzzer).

You will now have the option to set the wake-up
volume for your alarm. Use the and keys to
adjust the volume and press

SELECT to set.

Finally, you should select ‘Save’ from the menu
to complete your alarm programme.

When Uno has an active alarm in its memory,
the alarm icon will appear on the top line of
Uno’s display at all times.

English

To halt an alarm, press any button on Uno’s
keypad. Alternatively, tap the
mute the alarm for a period of 5 minutes.
Multiple presses of the ‘Snooze’ button will
increase the ‘Snooze’ period by 5 minutes at a
time. The maximum ‘Snooze’ period is 30
minutes. When Uno is in Snooze mode, the
Snooze icon will be displayed on the LCD
screen, together with the current time and
remaining Snooze time.

To cancel a preset alarm, go back into the
ALARM programming mode and change ‘ON’ to
‘OFF. The details of the alarm will continue to be
retained in memory, and the alarm programme
can be switched back on again at a later date.

SNOOZE button to

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English

Set sleep time
Sleep time off

Set sleep time
Sleep time off

Set sleep time
15 minutes

UNO DAB+

Sleep Mode

Setting A Sleep Period

It is possible to programme Uno to turn
off after a pre-defined period of time. To
do so, select the ‘System Set-up’ option
from the Main Menu.

Now select the ‘Time set-up Menu’.
Within this menu select ‘Sleep’.

Now, using the and keys, you can
select a sleep time period of 15, 30,
45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes.

Uno will now automatically put itself into
standby mode after the time has
elapsed.

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FM Mode

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

87.50Mhz FM

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

87.50Mhz FM

BBC Radio 1
Preset Stored

> Preset 1 unset
> Preset 2 unset

FM Mode

87.50Mhz FM

87.50Mhz FM

BBC Radio 1
Preset Stored

> Preset 1 unset
> Preset 2 unset

> Preset 1 set
> Preset 2 unset

FM Mode

UNO DAB+

unused location, then press and hold SELECT to

FM Operation

Extend the telescopic antenna found on the
rear of Uno.

Enter ‘FM Mode’ from the Main Menu or by
pressing the
displayed on Uno’s LCD display.

If this is the first time Uno has been in FM
mode, it will start at the beginning of the FM
frequency range. Otherwise, the last FM
station you were listening to will be selected.

To scan through the FM frequency range
press the and buttons.

To ‘SEEK’ the next active station, press the

SELECT button.

Favourite Station Presets

Uno allows you to store 10 favourite station
presets, either via the 10 preset keys on
Uno itself, or on the Uno remote control.

To save the station you are currently
listening to as a preset, simply press the
PRESET button and use and to find an
unused location, then press
store.

To listen to a stored station press the
PRESET button then use and to locate
your desired preset, the press

MODE key until ‘FM Mode’ is

English

MODE

SELECT to

SELECT

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MPort Mode

M-Port

UNO DAB+

MPort Mode

Using MPort

Revo’s MPort connector allows for quick
and easy connection of an iPod®, similar
MP3 player or sound source.

Using the connection lead supplied, Uno is
transformed into a high quality digital
audio speaker system.

Connect one end of the supplied audio
lead to the headphone (or auxiliary out)
socket of your source device, then
connect the other end to the MPort
on the side of Uno.

Uno’s LCD screen will now display the
word ‘MPort’ on its screen.

You should adjust the output volume level
on both the source device and on Uno
itself to gain optimal volume levels and
sound performance.

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Trouble-Shooting

UNO DAB+

English

DAB Digital Radio

Q. I hear a ‘burbling’ noise on some

stations.

A. If the signal strength is too low, a break-

up in reception can occur. This sound is
the result. Make sure that Uno’s antenna
is fully extended and in an upright
position. If the problem persists, move
Uno to another location or check that
you are in an area where reception of
this station is possible.

Q. I get a ‘No stations available’ message?

A. Make sure that your antenna is fully

extended and vertical. Check the signal
strength and move Uno to another
location if necessary.

Q. Uno’s clock isn’t set.

A. Uno needs to be able to pick-up a DAB

signal or have its clock set manually.
If Uno can find a DAB station, it can then
set its clock.

Factory Reset

In the unlikely event that Uno performs
erratically, it is possible to perform a software
reset to restore the original factory settings.
The factory reset option can be found under
the System Setup heading, which itself can be
found under the Main Menu.

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Technical Specification

CE marked and C-Tick compliant.

UNO DAB+

General: Mono DAB and FM radio with full Band III reception.

Speaker: 2” full-range neodymium, 8W power handling

Audio Power Output: 2W

Frequency Ranges: DAB Band III (174 - 240 MHz)

Antenna: Integral telescopic aerial

Input Connectors: DC power adaptor socket (230V adapter supplied)

Output Connector: 3.5mm headphone socket

LCD Display: High resolution 2 x 16 character negative display

Alarm Clock: Alarm clock with snooze and sleep functions

Presets: 10 x DAB and 10 x FM presets

Remote Control: Infra-red remote control (optional accessory)

Mains Power Supply: 12V 1.2mA

Approvals: CE marked and RoHS compliant.

Dimensions: 167mm (H) x 105mm (W) x 105mm (D)

DAB+ coverage
FM (87.5 - 108 MHz)

3.5mm line-in for auxiliary devices (M-Port)

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Warranty

UNO DAB+

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This product is warranted for any defect in materials or
workmanship for one year after the original date of purchase. This product is for normal domestic and
office use only. This warranty does not cover damage from misuse or neglect, accidental damage, vermin
infestation, excessive voltages such as lightning or power surges or any alternation that affects the
performance or reliability of the product.

In the unlikely event that your product fails to work normally, please contact the

Revo Helpline 1800 509 394 (Australia) or 0800 450 259 (New Zealand)

and have your receipt of purchase on hand.

This guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

.

It is only valid within boundaries of the country of purchase;

.

The product must be correctly assembled and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in
the manual;

.

This product must be used solely for domestic purposes;

.

The guarantee does not cover accidental damage;

.

The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair;

.

The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damaged.

This guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

PO BOX 6287
Silverwater NSW 1811

www.revo.net.au

Revo Helpline: 1800 509 394 Australia
Revo Helpline: 0800 450 259 New Zealand

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