Roland F-90. User Manual
Owner’s Manual
Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 2; p. 4). These sections provide
important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in
order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by
your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Assembling the F-90 ☞ page 6
Before You Play ☞ page 10
Listening to the Demo Songs ☞ page 12
Playing the Keyboard ☞ page 13
Contents ☞ page 9
Index ☞ page 31
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Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
For the U.K.
IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
BLUE:
BROWN:
NEUTRAL
LIVE
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.
* Material damage refers to damage or
other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the
triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.
The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
001
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.
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002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its
AC adaptor.
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003
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland
Service Center, or an authorized Roland
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
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004
• Never use or store the unit in places that are:
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are
• Humid; or are
• Exposed to rain; or are
• Dusty; or are
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
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007
• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
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008c
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the
installation matches the input voltage specified on
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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009
• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
hazards!
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010
• This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.
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011
• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
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012b
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:
• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the
plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or
• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
has become wet); or
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.
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013
• In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
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014
• Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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015
• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
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016
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.
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101b
• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
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102c
• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.
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103b
• Whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
extended period of time, disconnect the AC
adaptor.
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104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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107c
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with
wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging
from, an outlet or this unit.
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108d: Selection
• If you need to move the instrument, take note of
the precautions listed below. At least two persons
are required to safely lift and move the unit. It
should be handled carefully, all the while keeping
it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect
yourself from injury and the instrument from
damage.
1
• Check to make sure the screws securing the unit
to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them
again securely whenever you notice any
loosening.
2
• Disconnect the power cord.
3
• Disconnect all cords coming from external devices.
6
• Remove the music stand.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (page 10).
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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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118
• Should you remove the caps and screws, make
sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s
reach, so there is no chance of them being
swallowed accidentally.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2, please read and observe the following:
Power Supply
301
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
302
• When the AC adaptor is used for extended periods, both
the adaptor itself, and the area around the F-90’s DC In
connector will become somewhat warm; however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
307
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Placement
351
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.
352
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
354b
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used
while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a
piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the
same area of the unit for extended periods of time.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355
• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet
area, such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.
356
• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain
on the piano for long periods of time. Such objects can
discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.
357
• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower
vases) on the piano. Also, avoid the use of insecticides,
perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the
unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit
using a dry, soft cloth.
358
• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard.
This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing
to produce sound.
359
• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.
Peeling these off, particularly when strong adhesives have
been used, can damage the instrument’s exterior finish
(the stickers provided with this instrument feature a weak
adhesive).
Maintenance
401b
• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is
slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an
equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the
grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can
damage the finish.
402
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
553
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
557
•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during
normal operation.
558a
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
559a
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
562
• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of the Roland Digital Piano F-90.
In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the
time to read through this manual in its entirety.
Main Features
Refined Wood Grain, Compact Design
The simple design and light wood grain finish is at home
both in the living room as well as in the children’s room.
And at a compact about 300 millimeters deep, it fits in
perfectly with other furniture.
Authentic Piano Performances
High-quality concert grand piano tones, along with the
Progressive Hammer Action keyboard, which gives more
realistic piano touch by providing a heavier feel in the low
end and a lighter feel in the upper notes, let you enjoy truly
authentic piano performances.
High-Performance Two-Box Speaker
Construction
The lateral speaker box features two independent left and
right speaker boxes, providing unexpectedly superior
volume and sonic quality.
The speakers can also be directed rearward if conditions
require.
Ten Tones For Use in a Wide Variety of
Musical Genres
The F-90 offers 10 different onboard tones, including piano,
which can be used for almost every conceivable style of
music.
Includes High-Quality Reverb
The Reverb effect can duplicate the ambience of a concert
hall.
Numerous Internal Songs
The F-90 features sixty internal piano songs.
Metronome Function
The F-90 comes equipped with a metronome that is
convenient for practice. You can adjust tempo, beat, and
volume.
Keyboard Touch Can Be Set to Match
Finger Strength
You can change the keyboard touch so it better suits the
finger strength of the person playing the keyboard.
Two Headphone Jacks Provided
The F-90 comes equipped with two headphone jacks,
allowing two people to use headphones simultaneously.
This is a convenient feature for use in lessons, or when
playing pieces for four hands.
Includes Input/Output Jacks
By connecting external audio equipment to the F-90’s Line
Output jacks you can play sounds from the F-90 through
your audio setup, and with a CD player or other such device
connected to the Input jacks, you can then play internal
sounds along with F-90 performances.
Checking the Included Items
Check to see if you have all of the items that normally are supplied with the F-90.
If any items are missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit.
❏ F-90 (For installing the F-90, refer to p. 6)
❏ Side Panel right
❏ Side Panel left
❏ Speaker Box
❏ Screw x 8
❏ Cap x 8 (and additional spare caps)
❏ AC Adaptor (DC 9V), AC Cord
❏ Cover
❏ Music Stand
❏ Pedal Switch
❏ Owner’s manual (this document)
❏ Tempo Setting Sheet
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Introduction
Side with
rounded
corners
facing out
Assembling the F-90
Make sure that another person is on hand to help with the assembly and setup.
To move the piano, lift it carefully—all the while keeping it level. Be very careful, when you
assemble and move the piano, to make sure that you do not drop it on your hands or feet.
Always carry out this procedure with the F-90 lying horizontally, with the rear panel facing down.
■ Check the Parts
Before you begin assembling the stand, check that all the
parts were supplied.
You will also need to have a Phillips screwdriver.
fig.st1
1
F-90
2
Speaker box
Speaker cable
3
Side panel right and left
Front
(Left)
Rear
Cross section
(Right)
Cap x 8
(and some spare caps)
4
Screws x 8
Front
Rear
5
■ Assembly Procedure
• At first, assemble the entire stand in a temporary
fashion, without really tightening the screws.
Then, after checking the overall alignment of the boards
(and gently shifting certain parts where necessary), go
around and tightly fasten each of the screws.
• Be careful when assembling the F-90, so as to avoid
scratching the side panels.
When securing the screws, lay the entire unit sideways
with the rear side of the F-90 at the bottom.
1. Tighten the screws on one of the side panels to
secure that side panel the F-90 and speaker box
(four screws).
Install so that the speaker cable at the rear of the speaker
box extends to the right side (the side where the F-90’s
[Power] Switch is located).
fig.st02-2
F-90
Screws
Speaker box
Side panel
(Left)
The speaker box can also be installed so that it faces toward
the rear instead of toward the front. Having the speaker box
face out the rear of the instrument allows the speakers to be
directed toward listeners when the back of the instrument
faces the audience.
fig.stsp
Normal direction When facing to the rear
Front Rear Front Rear
Speaker
box
Speaker
box
6
2. Tighten the screws on the other side panel to
secure it the F-90 and speaker box (four screws).
fig.st02-2
F-90
Screws
Side panel
Speaker box
(Right)
Side with
rounded
corners
facing out
Introduction
3. Firmly tighten all of the screws and stand the
instrument back up.
When lifting the instrument back up, grasp near the
center of the speaker box and the F-90, and gently raise
the instrument.
fig.st03-2
If the Stand is Uneven
If after lifting the F-90 back up you find that stand is
crooked, try loosening the screws and then securing
them again. When retightening, start with the top
screws, then work your way down. When doing this,
slightly loosen the screws before firmly tightening them.
When Moving the Instrument
Disconnect the AC cord, cables and the music stand from the
F-90.
Then lift the piano while keeping it level, and move it with
care, so that you do not drop it on your feet, or get your
hands caught.
When Disassembling
Disassemble the unit by carrying out assembly Steps 1-5 in
reverse order.
When Changing the Orientation of the
Speaker Box
Be sure to completely disassemble the unit, change the
speaker box orientation, then reassemble it.
4. Place the caps over the heads of the screws (four
on each side).
fig.st03
Caps
5. Connect the speaker cable extending from the
rear of the speaker box to the F-90’s speaker
connector.
Press the speaker cable completely into the connector so
that it is securely fastened.
fig.st04
F-90 Rear
Clip Portion
Hold and insert the cable so that the clip
portion extends into the stand and is
securely connected.
Speaker Connecter
Speaker cable
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Introduction
Panel Descriptions
Volume
MaxMin
Reverb
Piano Variation
123456
Volume
MaxMin
1. [Volume] Knob
Adjusts the volume (p. 11).
2. [Reverb] Button
Used to add reverberation to the sound (p. 15).
3. Tone Buttons
The following five buttons are collectively referred to as
the Tone buttons. These are used to select the tone to
played via the keyboard (p. 13).
[Piano] Button
[E.Piano] Button
[Harpsichord] Button
[Organ] Button
[Strings] Button
Reverb
Piano Variation
Harpsi-
chord
DemoStringsOrganE.Piano
Key Touch
Dual Balance
Harpsi-
chord
Dual Balance
DemoStringsOrganE.Piano
Key Touch
Power
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4. [Variation] Button
This is used in combination with the tone buttons to
select the instrument sounds to be played with the
keyboard (p. 13).
5. [ (Metronome)] Button
Activates the built-in metronome (p. 15).
6. [Demo] Button
This plays the internal piano songs (p. 12).
7. [Power] Switch
This switch turns the unit on/off (p. 11).
Power
Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet
If desired, you can affix the included tempo setting sheet to the instrument.
Use the tempo setting sheet when setting the metronome tempo.
1. Position and apply the tempo setting sheet as shown in the figure.
For more details, refer to “Changing the Metronome Tempo” (p. 16).
fig.00-09
Tempo Setting Sheet
–+ –
1234567890Enter
Volume
MaxMin
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7
Low C (C1)
Harpsi-
Reverb
chord
Piano
DemoStringsOrganE.Piano
Variation
Key Touch
Dual Balance
–+ –
1234567890Enter
Position “1” at the fourth C
from the bottom (C4).
+
+
Power
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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT NOTES................................................................................................................................4
Introduction................................................................................................................5
Main Features.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Checking the Included Items.................................................................................................................... 5
Assembling the F-90...................................................................................................................................6
Panel Descriptions......................................................................................................................................8
Applying the Tempo Setting Sheet.......................................................................................................... 8
Before You Play .......................................................................................................10
Connecting the AC Adaptor................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Music Stand....................................................................................................................... 10
Connecting Pedals.................................................................................................................................... 10
Turning On the Power............................................................................................................................. 11
Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting Headphones (Sold Separately)..........................................................................................11
Listening to the Demo Songs .................................................................................12
Playing/Stopping the Demo Songs ......................................................................................................12
Playing the Keyboard ..............................................................................................13
Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to Play .............................................................................13
Layering Two Instrument Sounds (Dual Play) ...................................................................................14
Adding Reverberation to Sounds (Reverb Effect) .............................................................................. 15
Sounding the Metronome .......................................................................................................................15
Some Handy Functions...........................................................................................18
Changing the Keyboard’s Touch............................................................................................................18
Disabling Buttons (Panel Lock)..............................................................................................................18
Transposing without Changing Your Keyboard Fingering (Key Transpose)................................. 19
Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound (Master Tuning) .............................................................................19
Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play ........................................................................................20
Changing the Depth of the Reverb ........................................................................................................ 20
Connecting to Audio Equipment............................................................................21
About the Jacks.........................................................................................................................................21
Making the Connections.......................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting to MIDI Devices....................................................................................22
About the MIDI Connectors ...................................................................................................................22
Making the Connections.......................................................................................................................... 22
Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device........................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................25
Demo Song List........................................................................................................26
MIDI Implementation................................................................................................28
Main Specifications..................................................................................................29
Functions Assigned to the Keyboard ....................................................................30
Index..........................................................................................................................31
Information ...............................................................................................................32
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Before You Play
Connecting the AC Adaptor
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before making any connections.
1. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord.
fig.00-02
AC cord
AC adaptor
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In connector
on the rear panel.
3. As shown in the diagram, loop the AC adaptor
cord around the cord stay to fasten it in place.
fig.00-01
Rear
Connecting Pedals
1. Connect the supplied pedals to one of the pedal
jacks.
fig.00-03
Damper Soft
Pedal
Pedal switch
(DP Series)
When connected to the Damper jack, the pedal can be
used as a damper pedal.
When connected to Soft, the pedal can be used as a soft
pedal.
NOTE
Unplugging a pedal cord from the unit while the power is on
may cause the pedal’s effect to be applied without stopping.
The power of the F-90 must be turned off before inserting or
removing a pedal cord.
DC In 9V
4. Plug the AC cord into a power outlet.
NOTE
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), to avoid
applying undue stress to the DC In connector, anchor the
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the diagram.
Even if the cord is fastened, strong tension applied to the
cord may cause it to be damaged or broken. Be careful not to
pull the cord accidentally, or to apply strong pressure to it.
Installing the Music Stand
1. Assemble the music stand as shown in the
diagram.
fig.00-10
Damper Pedal
Use this pedal to sustain the sound.
While the pedal is depressed, long lingering reverberations
continue to be added to the sound after you release from the
keys. This is the same function as the right pedal of an
acoustic piano.
Soft Pedal
This pedal is used to make the sound softer.
Playing with the soft pedal depressed produces a sound that
is not as strong as when otherwise played with the
equivalent strength. This is the same function as the left
pedal of an acoustic piano.
Some tones are affected less than others.
NOTE
By obtaining a second pedal, you can then use two pedals
simultaneously. If you wish to purchase the optional pedal
(DP Series), please contact the dealer where you purchased
the F-90.
NOTE
When moving the piano, be sure to remove the music stand
as a safety precaution.
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