Samsung CL-29Z40MQ User Manual

CL-29Z40MQ

COLOR TELEVISION

Owner’s Instructions

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed

the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features,

use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

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A Guide to Digital TV

What is Digital Television?

Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby Digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast.

Digital Television Services

Digital Picture Quality

DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The first is Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV).

SDTV

program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video. 480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality.

HDTV

program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

Dolby Surround Sound

With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby Digital audio formats from Dolby Surround 2.0 to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks.

Interactive Communications and Datacasting

DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program guide, ordering products on-line while watching TV, and accessing ancillary data about a program.

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How to View Digital Television

There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors.

Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors

The advantage of an integrated DTV set is that it can tune both analog and digital TV channels at the same time. All you need to do is add an external antenna and you are ready to watch DTV.

However, integrated DTV sets are not as common as DTV-ready TVs and monitors. If you already own a DTV-ready TV with component video inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV set-top receiver and antenna.

NOTE

This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It should be noted that copy protected content may not be viewable depending on your particular connections.

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Q&A

Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV?

Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna.

If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts.

You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet web sites such as www.titantv.com, and www.fcc.gov.

2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?

This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV receivers to produce high-quality images and sound.

Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.

3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative

apartment, condominium, or apartment?

The Federal Communications Commission's OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not located in common areas and are no more than 12'' in height.

Residents of rental units (apartments, etc) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment.

4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service?

Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs.

The good news is that you won't have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They're free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio.

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Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................8

List of Features ..........................................................................................8

Checking Accessories ................................................................................8

Familiarizing Yourself with the TV.............................................................9

Control Buttons..............................................................................9

Connection Jacks (Side)................................................................10

Connection Jacks (Rear) ...............................................................11

Remote Control ............................................................................12

Chapter 2: Installation................................. 13

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas.......................................................13

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads......................................13

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads............................................14

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas.................................................14

Connecting Cable TV ..............................................................................15

Cable without a Cable Box ...........................................................15

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ...........15

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels.......16

Connecting a VCR ...................................................................................17

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV ........................18

Connecting a Camcorder.........................................................................18

Connecting a DVD Player ........................................................................19

Connecting to Y, PB, PR.................................................................19

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks..............................19

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier..........................................................20

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control................................................21

Chapter 3: Operation....................................22

Tu r ning the TV On and Off .....................................................................22

Plug & Play Feature.................................................................................22

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays............................................25

Viewing the Menus.......................................................................25

Viewing the Display......................................................................25

Selecting a Menu Language......................................................................26

Selecting the Antenna Input ....................................................................26

Memorizing the Channels........................................................................27

Selecting the Video Signal Source .................................................27

Storing Channels in Memory ........................................................28

Adding and Erasing Channels..................................................................30

Changing Channels .................................................................................31

Using the Channel Buttons...........................................................31

Using the Number Buttons ...........................................................31

Using the “

Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel ............31

Labelling the Channels ............................................................................32

Picture Control........................................................................................33

Using Automatic Picture Settings..................................................33

Customizing the Picture ...............................................................34

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults....................35

” Button in DTV mode...............................................31

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CONTENTS

Chapter 3: Operation....................................36

Sound Control.........................................................................................36

Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................36

Using the MUTE Button ...............................................................36

Using Automatic Sound Settings...................................................37

Customizing the Sound ................................................................38

Setting the Clock .....................................................................................39

Viewing an External Signal Source...........................................................40

Setting the Signal Source ..............................................................40

Assigning Names to External Input Mode.....................................41

Chapter 4: Special Features.........................42

Analog

Fine Tuning Channels....................................................................42

Digital

Checking the Digital-Signal Strength .............................................43

Changing the Screen Size ........................................................................44

Digital Noise Reduction...........................................................................45

Tilt ..........................................................................................................46

Using the R.Surf Feature..........................................................................47

Analog

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track..............................48

Digital

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track..............................49

Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Pseudo Stereo, or Turbo Plus) .........50

Setting the On/Off Timer.........................................................................51

Setting the Preferred Option.........................................................52

Setting the Sleep Timer............................................................................53

Analog

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) .....................54

Digital

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) .....................56

Setting the Blue Screen Mode ..................................................................58

Setting the On/Off Melody.......................................................................59

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .........................60

Identifying Problems ...............................................................................60

Appendix .......................................................61

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV..........................................................61

Using Your TV in Another Country .........................................................61

Specifications ..........................................................................................61

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Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

List of Features

Your TV is designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features:

• Easy-to-use remote control

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system

• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off

• Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory

• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels

•A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

•A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

•A special sleep timer

• Capable of receiving Analog and Digital TV broadcasts

Checking Accessories

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Remote Control/

AAA Batteries

The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.

S-VIDEO Cable Video Cable Audio Cable

Owner’s Instructions

Safety Guide Manual

Warranty Cards/

Registration Card

(Not available in all locations)

Antenna Cable

Component Cable

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YOUR NEW TV

Familiarizing Yourself with the TV

Control Buttons

You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Stand-By Indicator

Lights up when you turn the power off.

- Power Off ; Red

- Power On ; Off

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

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Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

+ VOL –

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

Press to change channels. Also press to move between items on the on-screen menu.

YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Side)

You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 18.)

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

S-VIDEO Input

Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.

VIDEO Input

Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game.

AUDIO (R/L) Input

Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game.

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YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Rear)

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 13~20.

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Audio-Video Output jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR.

Video Input jacks

Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

Component Input jacks (Y, P

, PR, AUDIO-R/L)

Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of a DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video signal input is available.

UPGRADE PORT (USB)

For service only.

ANTENNA terminals

Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” and “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)” terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system.

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YOUR NEW TV

Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV.

• This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the

Power, Channel and Volume buttons.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

Number buttons

Press to select channels directly on the TV.

Press to select additional channels being broadcast by the same station. (Refer to page 31)

VOL +, VOL -

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

…/†/œ/√

Controls the cursor in the menu.

∏

ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item.

”

S.MODE

Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). (Refer to page 37)

INFO

Press to display information on the TV screen. (Refer to page 25)

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel. (Refer to page 31)

CH , CH

Press to change channels.

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound. (Refer to page 36)

P.SIZE

Press to change the picture size. (Refer to page 44)

SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off.

(Refer to page 53)

MTS

(Multi-channel Television Sound) Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono”, or “SAP” (Secondary Audio Program). (Refer to pages 48~49)

’

P.MODE

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings). (Refer to page 33)

ADD/DEL

Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory. (Refer to page 30)

AUTO PROG.

Press to display the memorized channels menu. (Refer to page 29)



ANTENNA

Press to select “Cable” or “Air”. (Refer to page 26)

TV/DTV

Press to switch between TV (Analog) and DTV (Digital) mode.

SOURCE

Press to display all of the available video sources. (Refer to page 40)

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CAPTION

Controls the caption decoder. (Refer to pages 55, 57)

TURBO

Press to select Turbo sound.

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R.SURF

Press to automatically return to a preferred channel after a userpreset time delay. (Refer to page 47)

Chapter Two

INSTALLATION

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below.

If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page

14.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 14.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adapter (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Plug the adapter into the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” terminal on the rear panel.

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INSTALLATION

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” terminal on the rear panel.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adapter (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Plug the combiner into the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” terminal on the rear panel.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)” terminal on the rear panel.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

Connect the other end of this cable to the “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)” terminal on the rear panel.

œ This terminal might be labelled

“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

Cable Box

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INSTALLATION

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.

Connect this cable to a twoway splitter. Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Cable Box

œ This terminal might be labelled

“ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

Incoming Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

Incoming Cable

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

RF (A/B)

Switch

Splitter

Cable Box

Incoming Cable

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

TV Rear

RF (A/B)

Switch

Cable Box

After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Splitter

Incoming Cable

INSTALLATION

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an air or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 13~16).

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT 1 IN (AIR)” (or “ANT 2 IN (CABLE)”) terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR.

A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (R, L)” jacks on the TV and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L (mono) to VCR audio out using only one audio cable.

Audio Cable

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to view your VCR tape.

• Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV.

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Video Cable

From Cable

From Antenna

Coaxial Cable

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV

Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows:

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT (R, L)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.

(The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or rear of the VCR.)

TV Rear Panel

Connect a video cable between the “AV OUT (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection.

Connecting a Camcorder

The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the Camcorder tapes without using a VCR.

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Audio Cable

VCR Rear Panel

From Cable

Video Cable

From Antenna

Coaxial Cable

Locate the A/V output jacks on the Camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the Camcorder.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 2 (R, L)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Camcorder. If you have mono Camcorder, connect L(mono) to Camcorder audio out using only one audio cable.

TV Side Panel

S-Video Cable

Video Cable

Connect a video or S-video cable between the “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)” (or “S-VIDEO”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.

The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) If your Camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables.

• This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your TV may be different.

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Camcorder

Audio Cable

INSTALLATION

Connecting a DVD Player

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Connecting to Y, PB, PR

Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN (R, L)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

TV Rear Panel

Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN (Y, PB, PR)” jacks on the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player.

Video Cable

Audio Cable

DVD Player

• Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), Pb (Blue) and Pr (Red)

for enhanced video quality. Be sure to match the component video and audio connections. For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN, connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN also.

• This product is an SD-grade DTV and must be connected in the resolution of 480i.

If this product is connected in the resolution of 480p, 720p or 1080i, the screen may be displayed abnormally or may not be displayed at all.

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (R, L)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player.

Video Cable

•Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV.

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TV Rear Panel

Audio Cable

DVD Player

INSTALLATION

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

The “AV OUT (R, L)” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AV OUT (R, L)” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the TV, and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier's volume control.

AV OUT R-AUDIO-L

Component Digital Sound

Output

Analog

Sound

Output

AV,

S-Video

Sound

Output

TV Rear Panel

SpeakerSpeaker

Audio Cable

Amplifier

(480i)

Mute

• If you want to play movies by connecting DVD player with the COMPONENT IN jacks on the TV, connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on DVD player to an Amplifier.

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