List of Parts
HC-R4245W
Accessories
Remote Control (BP59-00082A)/
AAA Batteries
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.
Owner’s Instructions (1)
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Anynet Cable
(BN39-00518A)
BP68-00383B-00
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If you do not have a cable system, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV.
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
If your antenna looks like this: it has 300-ohm flat twin leads.
Place the wires from the twin leads under the
1
screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied).
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Plug the adaptor into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal
2
on the rear panel.
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
If your antenna looks like this: it is an antenna with 75-ohm round leads.
Plug the antenna lead into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)”
1
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-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
1
Plug the combiner into the “ANT 1 IN (Air)” terminal
2
on the rear panel.
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Connecting Cable TV
You can connect different cable systems to your TV, including cable without a cable box, and cable
with a cable box that descrambles some or all channels.
Cable without a Cable Box
If you want to connect cable, and you do not need to use a cable box:
Plug the incoming cable into the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)”
1
terminal on the rear panel.
Cable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA
1
OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might
be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply,
“OUT”.
Connect the other end of this cable to the “ANT 2 IN
2
(Cable)” terminal on the rear panel.
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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
1
connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on
your cable box.
• This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN,”
“VHF IN,” or simply, “IN.”
Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
2
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
3
ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and
the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.
Incoming
Cable
Splitter
Cable Box
RF (A/B)
Switch
Connect another cable between the other OUT
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terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal
on the RF (A/B) switch.
Connect the last coaxial cable between the
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OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the
VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.
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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Connecting a VCR
These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV
system (according to the instructions on pages 14~17). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to
an antenna or a cable system.
Connect a coaxial cable between the
1
“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
2
the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”)
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.
Connect a video cable between the “AV
3
IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack
on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on
the VCR.
Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR
or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR
tape.
Coaxial Cable
1
From Antenna
TV Rear Panel
From Cable
Audio Cable
VCR Rear Panel
2
Video
Cable
3
• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on the side panel of TV.
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
1
the “AV OUT (L, R)” 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.)
Connect a video cable between the “AV
2
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.
Coaxial Cable
From Antenna
TV Rear Panel
From Cable
Audio Cable
VCR Rear Panel
1
Video
Cable
2
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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.
Locate the A/V output jacks on the
1
camcorder. They are usually found on
the side or rear of the camcorder.
Connect a set of audio cables between
2
the “AV 3 (L, R)” 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.
S-Video Cable
TV Side Panel
3
or
Video Cable
Camcorder
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
Audio Cable
2
1
By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the DVI
INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.
Connect a set of audio cables between
1
the “DVI IN (AUDIO) (L, R)” jacks on the
TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
Set-Top Box.
Connect a video cable between the “DVI
2
IN (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the
VIDEO OUT jack on the Set-Top Box.
• The DVI INPUT jack is not
compatible with the picture signal
of a personal computer.
• Use a DVI 25-pin cable
(commercially available) in order to
digitally connect the TV with a
DTV decoder.
DVI Cable
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TV Rear Panel
2
DTV Set-Top Box
Audio Cable
1
From Cable or
From Antenna
Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box(480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player or DTV Set-Top Box to
your TV.
Connecting to Y, P
Connect a set of audio cables between
1
the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or
“COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the
TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the
DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).
Connect a set of video cables between
2
the “COMPONENT IN 1 (Y, P
“COMPONENT IN 2 (Y, PB, PR)”) jacks on
the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)
jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top
Box).
For an explanation of Component video,
see your DVD player’s (or DTV Set-Top
Box) owner’s instruction.
B, PR
B, P
R)” (or
Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks
Connect a set of audio cables between
1
the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”)
jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT
jacks on the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top
Box).
TV Rear Panel
Video Cable
2
DVD Player/
DTV Set-Top Box
TV Rear Panel
Audio Cable
1
Connect a video cable between the “AV
2
IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack
on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on
the DVD player (or DTV Set-Top Box).
• Also, you can connect to “AV 3” on
the side panel of TV.
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Video Cable
2
DVD Player/
DTV Set-Top Box
Audio Cable
1
Connecting a Digital Audio System
There are many types of digital audio systems on the market today.
A simplified illustration of an audio system is shown below. For more information, see your audio
system owner’s manual.
If your audio system has a coaxial digital
1
audio input, connect to the “COAXIAL
OUT” jack on the TV.
If your audio system has a optical digital
2
audio input, connect to the “OPTICAL
OUT” jack on the TV.
Be certain to remove the black cover from
the optical output before inserting the
cable.
• OPTICAL: Converts the electric
signal into an optical light signal,
and transmits it through glass fibers.
A transmission system of digital
audio in the form of a light wave,
S/PDIF format using a glass
conductor.
• COAXIAL: The digital audio signal
is received through a coaxial copper
cable.
2
TV Rear Panel
or
Connecting to an Analog Amplifier
1
Audio System
The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be
1
used for external speakers. You must
hook them up to an amplifier.
When an audio amplifier is connected to
the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the
gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and
adjust the volume level with the volume
control on the TV.
TV Rear Panel
Amplifier
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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. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, DVD, Cable box
and Samsung Set-top boxes.
Œ
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
´
ANTENNA
Press to select “Cable” or “Air”.
ˇ
GUIDE
Press to display the on-screen
Electronic Program Guide(EPG).
¨
NUMBER BUTTONS
Press to select channels directly on
the TV.
ˆ
-
Press to select additional channels
(digital and analog) being broadcast
by the same station. For example,
to select channel “54-3”, press “54”,
then press “-” and “3”.
Ø
VOL +, VOL -
Press decrease or increase the
volume..
∏
MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the
sound.
”
Anynet
Please refer to the Anynet Owner’s
Instructions.
’
MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
˝
œ/√/†/…
Controls the cursor in the menu.
Ô
VCR/DVD Controls
Controls VCR/DVD functions:
Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast
Forward.
CH. LIST
Displays the channel list.
Ò
FAV. CH
Press to switch to your favorite
channels.
Ú
P. MODE
Adjust the TV picture by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized picture settings).
Æ
P. S I ZE
Press to change the picture size.
ı
S.MODE
Adjust the TV sound by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized sound settings).
˜
SET
Used during set up of this remote
control, so that it will work
compatibly with other devices
(VCR, Samsung Set-Top box,
Cable box, DVD, etc.)
(Favorite Channel)
¯
MTS
(Multichannel Television Sound)
Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono” or
“SAP (Secondary Audio Program)”.
˘
MODE
Selects a target device to be
controlled by this remote control
(i.e., TV, Samsung STB, VCR,
Cable box or DVD).
¿
PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
¸
CH , CH
Press to change channels.
˛
SOURCE
Each time the button is pressed, all
the inputs connected to the external
component jacks will be shown in
regular sequence.
◊
INFO
Press to display information on the
TV screen.
±
EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
≠
ENTER
While using the on-screen menus,
press ENTER to activate (or
change) a particular item.
–
ADD/DEL
Press to add or erase channels in
the TV’s memory. Use to memorize
or erase the fine tuning after fine
tuning channels.
—
SLEEP
Press to select a preset time
interval for automatic shut off.
÷
SELF FOCUS
Press to adjust for the optimum
picture set in the factory.
®
CAPTION
Press to view closed caption
information.
∑
BBE
BBE is a built-in effect that adds
clarity, punch and dynamics to the
sound.
µ
RESET
If your remote control is not
functioning properly, take out the
batteries and press the reset button
for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert
the batteries and try using the
remote control again.
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Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button on the remote control.
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
Adjusting the Screen Automatically (Self Focus)
The “Self Focus” feature automatically sets the optimum picture quality when blurring, overlapping
colors or incorrect focus occurs. These conditions may be caused by moving your TV.
Activating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus
T V
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the … or † button to select “Picture”,
then press the ENTER button.
T V Picture
Mode : Dynamic √
Size √
Self Focus √
Manual Convergence √
Picture
Press the … or † button to select “Self Focus”,
2
then press the ENTER button.
The “Self Focus” is selected.
Press the ENTER button again.
The self focus process begins with the message
“Self Focus” and horizontal bar displayed.
When it is finished, all of things will disappear and
the optimum picture quality can be enjoyed.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
• During the process, minor distortions of the picture
may occur. At this time, the colors may diffuse and
a searching pattern will appear on the edges of the
screen. This is a normal part of the adjustment.
Alternate method
Simply press the SELF FOCUS button on the remote
control to enjoy the optimum picture quality.
T V
Self Focus √
Auto Perform : On √
Message Display : On √
Self Focus
Self Focus
Self Focus
• Changing channels and any other signal changes will pause the self focus until a
stable signal has returned. It resumes after the signal has been stabilized.
This feature will not work without a signal.
• Ambient light that is too bright may affect the self focus. If this occurs, darken the
environment and try again.
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Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus
Once set, the “Self Focus” feature starts on default. It will automatically begin 10 minutes after
switching on the power and the appearance of the screen image. To set the optimum picture quality,
the “Self Focus” will automatically begin again after another 30 minutes, as the screen image is then
fully stabilized.
Press the MENU button.
T V Picture
1
Press the … or † button to select “Picture”,
then press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “Self Focus”,
2
then press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “Auto Perform”,
then press the ENTER button.
To turn off the automatic execution of the self focus
feature, select “Off” by pressing the … or † button,
then press the ENTER button.
Removing the “Self Focus” Message from the Display
Press the … or † button to select “Message Display”,
3
then press the ENTER button.
To remove the message “Self Focus” and horizontal bar
on the screen during the self focus process, select “Off”
by pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER
button.
T V
T V
Mode : Dynamic √
Size √
Self Focus √
Manual Convergence √
Self Focus
Auto Perform : On
Message Display : On
Self Focus
Auto Perform : On
Message Display : On
Self Focus
Off
On
Self Focus
Off
On
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Adjusting Convergence Manually
If the color appears spread out or “smeared” on the screen, the convergence probably needs
alignment. Be sure to use the remote control for the convergence adjustments.
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the … or † button to select “Picture”,
then press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “Manual
2
Convergence”, then press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “Red” or “Blue”.
Press the ENTER button.
3
A crosshatch pattern will appear on the screen.
Move the cursor to the position you want to adjust by
pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√ buttons, then press the ENTER
button.
Adjust the convergence by pressing the ▲/▼/œ/√
buttons, then press the ENTER button.
T V Picture
Mode : Dynamic √
Size √
Self Focus √
Manual Convergence √
Mode : Dynamic √
Size √
Self Focus √
Manual Convergence √
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Red √
Blue √
Reset
Picture
Manual Convergence
Red
Please Use Remote Control.
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Red
Please Use Remote Control.
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If a horizontal line is visible, use the … or † button to
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move the line so that it is superimposed on the
horizontal center-line (i.e., make a single horizontal line
that is as white as possible.).
If a vertical line is visible, use the œ or √ button to
5
move the line so that it is superimposed on the verticalcenter line (i.e., make a single vertical line that is as
white as possible.)
After the convergence is correctly adjusted, press the
MENU button to exit.
Red
Please Use Remote Control.
Red
Please Use Remote Control.
To return to the factory defaults, select “Reset” by
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pressing the … or † button, then press the ENTER
button.
The previously adjusted convergence will be reset to
the factory defaults.
T V
Manual Convergence
Red √
Blue √
Reset
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Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays
Viewing the Menus
With the power on, press the MENU button.
1
The “Input” menu appears on the screen. Its left side
has six icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup
and Guide.
Press the … or † button to move to items in the menu
2
(the icons become animated when highlighted).
Press the œ or √ button to display, change or use the
selected items. Press the ENTER button to enter items
in the menu.
• You can also use the MENU, CH / , VOL+/- and
(ENTER) buttons on the control panel of the TV to
make selections.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
3
T V Input
Source List : TV √
Edit Name √
Anynet √
T V Input
Source List : TV √
Edit Name √
Anynet √
Viewing the Display
The display identifies the current channel and the status of
certain audio-video settings.
Press the INFO button on the remote control.
The TV displays the current channel, the status of certain
picture and sound settings and the current time.
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Mono
Picture Mode : Dynamic
Sound Mode : Custom
MTS : Stereo
No Time Information
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Memorizing the Channels
Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable
channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan
through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the
channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
Selecting the Video Signal Source
Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of
signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the … or † button to select “Channel”,
then press the ENTER button.
Press the ENTER button to select “Antenna”.
2
Press the … or † button to select “Air” or “Cable”,
then press the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “Auto Program”,
3
then press the ENTER button.
T V Channel
Antenna : Air √
Auto Program √
Add / Delete √
Favorite Channels √
Name √
Fine Tune √
†
More
T V
Antenna : Air
Auto Program
Add / Delete
Favorite Channels
Name
Fine Tune
†
More
T V Channel
Antenna : Air √
Auto Program √
Add / Delete √
Favorite Channels √
Name √
Fine Tune √
†
More
Channel
Air
Cable
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Press the … or † button to select the antenna
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connection, then press the ENTER button.
• Air : “Air” antenna signal
Cable : “Cable” antenna signal
Air+Cable : “Air” and “Cable” antenna signals
T V Auto Program
Select the antennas to memorize.
Air
Cable
Air + Cable
Start
Start
Start
When selecting Cable TV system:
Press the … or † button to select “Cable”, then press
the ENTER button.
Press the … or † button to select “STD”, “HRC” or
“IRC”, then press the ENTER button.
• STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV
systems. Contact your local cable company to identify
the type of cable system that exists in your particular
area. At this point the signal source has been selected.
Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory”.
Storing Channels in Memory
Press the … or † button to select the antennas to
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memorize.
Press the ENTER button to select “Start”.
T V Auto Program
Select the antennas to memorize.
Air
Cable
Air + Cable
T V Auto Program
Select the cable system.
STD
HRC
IRC
T V Auto Program
Select the antennas to memorize.
Air
Cable
Air + Cable
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Start
Press the ENTER button to start the auto program.
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The TV begins memorizing all available stations.
Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the
Auto Program in Progress.
memorization process.
Press the EXIT button to exit.
• The TV must be connected to an antenna in order to
receive digital TV signals. Even if a particular channel is
deleted from the memory, you can always tune to that
channel directly by using the number buttons on the
remote control.
• All available DTV and analog channels are automatically stored in memory when
channels are selected by the direct tuning function.
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Auto Program
Air Channel 15
Stop
Viewing an External Signal Source
Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs,
DVD, Set-Top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable).
Setting the Signal Source
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.
Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.
2
Press the … or † button to select signal source, then
press the ENTER button
• When you connect equipment to the TV, you can
choose between the following sets of jacks : AV1,
AV2, Component1, Component2 or DVI on the TV’s
rear panel, and AV3 or S-Video on the TV’s side
panel.
Alternate method
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control
repeatedly to select an external signal source.
T V
Source List : TV √
Edit Name √
Anynet √
T V
TV
AV1
AV2
AV3
S-Video
Component1
▼
More
AV3
Input
Source List
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Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and
solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest
Samsung authorized service center.
Poor picture quality.
Try another channel.
Adjust the antenna.
Check all wire connections.
No color, wrong colors or
tints.
Make sure the program is
broadcasted in color.
Adjust the picture settings.
Your remote control does
not operate your TV.
Press the MODE button to put
your remote control into TV mode.
Make sure the remote has
batteries.
Color smudge on screen.
Please operate the Self Focus
function.
Poor sound quality.
Try another channel.
Adjust the antenna.
Make sure the MUTE button is off.
Picture rolls vertically.
Adjust the antenna.
Check all wire connections.
If you are using a VCR, check the
tracking.
The TV won’t turn on.
Make sure the wall outlet is working.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Make sure the remote has batteries.
No picture or sound.
Try another channel.
Press the SOURCE button.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Check the antenna connections.
The TV operates erratically.
Unplug the TV for 30 seconds,
then try operating it again.
Digital broadcasting screen
problem.
Please check the digital signal
strength and input antenna.
• If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal (4:3) aspect ratio format for a long time,
images may be burned onto the screen.
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