Samsung HWF550ZA User Manual 2

HW-F550 HW-F551

Crystal Surround Air Track

(Active Speaker System)

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features

2.0 Channel

SoundShare

SoundShare produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls the sound.

HDMI

HDMI transmits video and audio signals simultaneously, and provides a clearer picture. The unit is also equipped with the ARC function which lets you listen to sound from your TV via an HDMI cable through the Crystal Surround Air Track. This function is only available if you connect the unit to an ARC compliant TV.

3D Sound Plus

The 3D SOUND PLUS feature adds depth and spaciousness to your listening experience.

Wireless Subwoofer

Samsung’s wireless module does away with cables running between the main unit and the subwoofer. Instead, the subwoofer connects to a compact wireless module that communicates with the main unit.

Special Sound mode

You can select from 7 different sound modes - MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, and OFF (Original Sound) depending on the type of content you want to enjoy.

Multi-function Remote Control

The supplied remote control can be used to control the TV connected to this unit. (Works only for Samsung TVs) The remote control has a TV hotkey that enables you to perform various operations with the simple press of a button.

Active Speaker System

This unit features an Active Speaker System that provides high sound quality in a single slim unit. This unit does not require any satellite loudspeakers or speaker cabling, which are normally associated with conventional surround

sound systems.

USB Host support

You can connect and play music files from external USB storage devices such as MP3 players, USB flash memory, etc. using the Air Track's USB HOST function.

Bluetooth Function

You can use connect a Bluetooth device to the SAT and enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

LICENSE

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0 Channel is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

- To send inquiries and requests regarding open sources, contact Samsung via Email (oss.request@samsung.com).

safety information

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This apparatus shall always be connected to a AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

•

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

•

CAUTION

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• To turn this apparatus off completely, you must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be

easily and readily accessible at all times.

inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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PRECAUTIONS

3.9 inch 3.9 inch

2.7 inch

3.9 inch

Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the power requirements listed on the identification sticker located on the back of your product. Install your product horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (3~4 inches). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not place the unit

is designed for continuous use. To fully turn off the unit, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Unplug the unit if you intend to

leave it unused for a long period of time.

unit

on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. This

During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC plug from the wall outlet. Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.

Phones

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Protect the

from moisture (i.e. vases), and excess heat (e.g. a fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the unit malfunctions.

product

Your

is not intended for industrial use. This product is for per-

sonal use only. Condensation may occur if your

peratures. If transporting the

product

unit

has been stored in cold tem-

during the winter, wait approxi

mately 2

hours until the unit has reached room temperature before using.

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources. This could lead to overheating and cause the unit to malfunction.

The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.

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FEATURES

SAFETY INFORMATION

GETTING STARTED

DESCRIPTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL

CONNECTIONS

FUNCTIONS

2 Features 2 License

3 Safety warnings 4 Precautions

6 Before reading the User’s Manual 6 What’s included

7 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel

9 Tour of the Remote Control

10 Installing the Wall Mount 11 Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer 12 Attaching the Toroidal Ferrite Core to the

Power Cord of the Subwoofer

12 Looping the power cable around the

Toroidal Core

13 Connecting an external device using HDMI

cable

14 Connecting an external device using Audio

(Analog) cable or Optical (Digital) cable

15 Input Mode 15 Bluetooth 17 SoundShare 18 USB 19 Using the Remote Control 22 Software Upgrade

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIX

23 Troubleshooting

24 Specifications

getting started

BEFORE READING THE USER’S MANUAL

Note the following terms before reading the user manual.

Icons used in this manual

Icon Term Definition

Caution

Note

Indicates a situation where a function does not operate or settings may be canceled.

Indicates tips or instructions on the page that help you operate a function.

Safety Instructions and Troubleshooting

1) Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Safety Instructions before using this product. (See page 3)

2) If a problem occurs, check Troubleshooting. (See page 23)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

POWER

TV POWER

AUTO

SPEAKER

TV SOURCE

POWER

SOURCE

SoundShare

REPEAT

TV VOL TV CH

AUDIO SYNC

TV EXIT

TV INFOTV MUTE

TV PRE-CH

SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT

VOL

S/W

MUTE

LEVEL

VOL

3D SOUND

DRC

PLUS

AH59-02546B

(Holder-screw:2EA) (Screw:2EA)

Remote Control /

Batteries (AAA size)

User Manual Bracket-Wall Mount Screw USB converter

(For Subwoofer power cable 1EA)

Power Cord Adapter AUX Cable USB Cable Toroidal ferrite core

▪ The appearance of the accessories may differ slightly from the illustrations above. ▪ Use the dedicated USB cable to connect external USB devices to the unit.

descriptions

FRONT PANEL

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POWER BUTTON

FUNCTION BUTTON

VOLUME +/-

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

DISPLAY

▪ When you turn on of this unit, there will be a 4 to 5 second delay before it produces sound. ▪ If you want to enjoy the sound only from the Crystal Surround Air Track, you must turn off

the TV's speakers in the Audio Setup menu of your TV. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your TV.

Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.

Selects the D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV, USB input.

(

- While the unit is powered, pressing the

3 seconds sets the button to act as MUTE button. To cancel MUTE button setup, press

seconds again.

Controls the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.

The remote control can operate Air Tracks made by SAMSUNG only.

Displays the current mode.

- If there is no input from the product or remote control for 15 seconds, the display will turn off automatically.

- The display will not turn off automatically in BT READY, TV READY and USB Playing modes.

) button for more than

(

) button for more than 3

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REAR PANEL

AUX IN

OPTICAL IN

HDMI IN

POWER SUPPLY IN

USB PORT

AUX IN

HDMI IN JACK

OPTICAL IN

HDMI OUT JACK

▪ When disconnecting the power cable of the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, pull

the plug. Do not pull the cable.

▪ Do not connect this unit or other components to an AC outlet until all connections

between components are complete.

Connect the AC power adaptor jack to the power supply jack properly, and then connect the AC power adaptor plug to the wall outlet.

Connect USB devices such as MP3 players here to the play files on the devices.

- Use the supplied USB converter if you have installed the product on a wall.

Connect to the Analog output of an external device.

Receives digital video and audio signals simultaneously from an external source using an HDMI cable.

Connect to the digital (optical) output of an external device.

Outputs digital video and audio signals simultaneously using an HDMI cable.

HDMI OUT

remote control

POWER

TV POWER

AH59-02546B

REPEAT

TV VOL TV CH

AUDIO SYNC

SOURCE

AUTO

POWER

SPEAKER

TV SOURCE

TV PRE-CH

TV EXIT

SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT

S/W

LEVEL

S/W

LEVEL

VOL

3D SOUND

PLUS

DRC

TV INFOTV MUTE

SoundShare

MUTE

TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

POWER BUTTON

Turns the Crystal Surround Air Track on and off.

SOURCE

Press to select a connected SAT source. (SAT:Surround Air Track)

AUTO POWER

Synchronizes the Air Track to a connected Optical source via the Optical jack so it turns on automatically when you turn on your TV.

REPEAT

Select Repeat File, All, Random.

TV VOLUME

Adjusts the TV volume level.

TV MUTE

Mutes the sound from the TV. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

TV INFO, TV PRE-CH

Display current TV status. Moves to the previous TV channel.

CONTROL BUTTON

Play, pause, or stop playing a music file, or search forwards or backwards for a music file.

SOUND EFFECT

Selects the Sound Effect: (MUSIC, NEWS, DRAMA, CINEMA, SPORTS, GAME, OFF (Original Sound))

3D SOUND PLUS

This feature adds depth and spaciousness to the sound.

▪ SAT stands for Surround Air Track, which is a Samsung’s proprietary name. ▪ The remote control can operate TVs made by SAMSUNG only.

Installing batteries in the Remote Control

▪ Depending on the TV you are using, you may not be able to operate your TV with this remote control. If you can't,

operate the TV using the TV's remote control.

TV POWER BUTTON

Turns your Samsung TV on and off.

SPEAKER

This button allows you to choose to listen to audio from the Air track or your TV.

TV SOURCE

Press to select a connected TV's video source.

Anynet+,

Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control other Samsung Devices with your Samsung TV's remote control. This produces TV sound on your SAT via a Bluetooth connection and controls the sound.

TV CHANNEL , AUDIO SYNC

Switches between the available TV channels. Used to help sync video to audio when connected to a digital TV.

TV EXIT

Exits TV (functions same as the EXIT button of the TV remote.

SMART VOLUME

Regulates and stabilizes the volume level against a drastic volume change.

VOLUME, S/W LEVEL

Adjusts the volume level of the unit. Adjusts the Subwoofer level.

DRC

You can use this function to enjoy Dolby Digital sound when watching movies at low volume at night (Standard, MAX, MIN).

SoundShare

MUTE

Mutes the sound from the unit. Press again to restore the sound to the previous volume level.

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● rEmotE control

1. Lift the cover at the back of

the remote control upward as shown.

Install two AAA size batteries.

Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.

Replace the cover.

Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.

Operational Range of the Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line from the unit. You can also operate the remote at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.

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INSTALLING THE WALL MOUNT

You can use the wall mount bracket to mount this unit on a wall.

Installation Precautions

• Install on a vertical wall only.

• For the installation, avoid a location with high temperature or humidity, or a wall that cannot sustain the

weight of the set.

• Check the strength of the wall. If the wall is not strong enough to support the unit, reinforce the wall or install the unit on different wall that can support the unit's weight.

• Purchase and use the flxing screws or mollys appropriate for the kind of wall you have (plaster board, iron board, wood, etc.). If possible, fix the support screws into wall studs.

• Connect cables from the unit to external devices before you install it on the wall.

• Make sure the unit is turned off and unplugged before you install it. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

1. Place the wall mount bracket on a wall surface

secure it with two screws. If you are hanging the unit below a TV, be wall mount bracket so that the arrow ( center of the TV. Also make sure the unit is at least two inches (5 cm) below the TV.

2. Align the two HOLDER-SCREWs with the screw holes

on the left and right sides of the MAIN UNIT, and then fix them to the main unit with the supplied screws.

3. Insert the USB converter into the unit before installing it

on the wall.

4. Fit the unit into the corresponding slots of the wall mount

bracket. For secure installation, make sure the mounting studs slide firmly down into the bottom of the slots.

5. The installation is complete.

sure to install the

) is placed in the

and then

1 2

2 inches (5 cm) or more

▪ Do not hang onto the installed unit and avoid any impact to the unit. ▪ Secure the unit firmly to the wall so that it does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may cause an

injury or damage the product.

▪ When the unit is installed on a wall, please make sure that children do not pull any of the

connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall.

▪ For the optimal performance of a wall mount installation, install the speaker system at least 2

inches (5 cm) below the TV.

CONNECTING THE WIRELESS SUBWOOFER

ID SET

POWER

TV POWER

REPEAT

TV VOL TV CH

AUDIO SYNC

SOURCE

AUTO

POWER

SPEAKER

TV SOURCE

TV PRE-CH

TV EXIT

SMART VOLUMESOUND EFFECT

S/W

LEVEL

S/W

LEVEL

VOL

3D SOUND

DRC

TV INFOTV MUTE

SoundShare

MUTE

WER

TV POWER

EPEAT

V VOLTV CH

AUDIO SYN

SOURCE

AUTO

WER

PEAKERTV SOURC

V PRE-CH

V EXIT

MART VOLUM

UND EFFECT

EVEL

3D SOUND

TV INF

V MUT

oundShar

TV MUTE

The Subwoofer's linking ID is preset at the factory and the main unit and subwoofer should link (connect wirelessly) automatically when the main unit is turned on. If the LINK indicator does not light when the main unit and subwoofer are turned on, please set the ID by following the procedure below.

1. Plug the power cords of the main unit and subwoofer into an AC wall outlet.

2. Press the ID SET button on the back of the subwoofer with a small, pointed object for 5 seconds.

• The STANDBY indicator is turned off and the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks quickly.

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3. While the main unit is powered off (

STANDBY

mode),

press MUTE on the remote control for 5 seconds.

4. The ID SET message appears on the main unit’s OLED display.

5. To finalize the link, turn the main unit’s power on while the

subwoofer’s LINK LED blinks.

• The main unit and the subwoofer are now linked (connected).

• The LINK indicator (blue LED) on the subwoofer is turned on.

• You can enjoy better sound from the wireless subwoofer by selecting the sound effect. (See page 20)

▪ Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power

cord.

▪ If the main unit is powered off, the wireless subwoofer will be in the standby mode and the

STANDBY LED on the upper side will come on after the LINK indicator (Blue LED) blinks for 30 seconds.

▪ If you use a device that uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) near the system, interference may

cause some sound interruption.

▪ The transmission distance of the wireless signal between the main unit and sub is about 33 ft.,

but may vary depending on your operating environment. If a steel-concrete or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless subwoofer, the system may not operate at all, because the wireless signal cannot penetrate metal.

▪ If the main unit doesn't make a wireless connection, follow steps 1-5 above to retry the

connection between the main unit and wireless subwoofer.

▪ The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless subwoofer. Keep the unit away from

water and moisture.

▪ For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless subwoofer

location is clear of any obstructions.

POWER

TV POWER

connections

ATTACHING THE TOROIDAL FERRITE CORE TO THE POWER CORD OF THE SUBWOOFER

Attaching the Toroidal ferrite core to the power cord of the subwoofer helps prevent RF interference from radio signals.

1. Pull the fixing tab of the Toroidal ferrite core to open it.

2. Make two loops around the core with the power cable of the

subwoofer.

3. Attach the Toroidal ferrite core to the Subwoofer power cord as the figure

shows and press it until it clicks.

LOOPING THE POWER CABLE AROUND THE TOROIDAL CORE

Lift up to release the lock and open the core.

ID SET

Close the lock.

Make two loops around the core with the power cable.

(Start winding 5-10cm (12.75 - 25.5 in.)

away from the core).

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING HDMI CABLE

AUX IN

OPTICAL IN

HDMI OUT HDMI IN

HDMI is the standard digital interface for connecting to such devices as a TVs, projectors, DVD players, Blu-ray players, set top boxes, and more.

HDMI removes any loss of signal from analog conversion, enabling you to enjoy video and audio sound quality as it was originally created in the digital source.

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

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HDMI Cable

Digital Devices

HDMI IN

Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI IN jack on the back of the product to the HDMI OUT jack on your digital devices.

and,

HDMI OUT (HDMI)

• Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

HDMI Cable

▪ HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just

a single connector.

HDMI OUT (ARC)

• The ARC function allows digital audio to output via the HDMI OUT (ARC) port.

It can be enabled only when the Air Track is connected to a TV that supports the ARC function.

• Anynet+ must be turned on.

▪ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support ARC.

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AUX IN

AUDIO

OUT

AUX IN

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL IN

OPTICAL

OUT

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING AUDIO (ANALOG) CABLE OR OPTICAL (DIGITAL) CABLE

This unit comes equipped with one optical in digital jack and one audio analog in jack, giving you two ways to connect it to a TV.

AUX IN

Audio Cable

AUX IN

Connect AUX IN (Audio) on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT of Be sure to match connector colors.

or,

OPTICAL IN

Connect the Digital Input on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT of

the TV or Source Device.

▪ Do not connect the power cord of this product or your TV to the wall outlet until all

connections between components are

complete.

▪ Before moving or installing this product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power

cord.

OPTICAL IN

Optical Cable (not supplied)

BD/DVD player/

Set-top box/

Game console

the TV or Source Device

POWER

TV POWER

REPEAT

SOURCE

AUTO

POWER

SPEAKER

TV SOURCE

SoundShare

WER

TV POWER

EPEAT

SOURCE

AUTO

WER

PEAKERTV SOURCE

oundShar

SOURCE

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INPUT MODE

You can select D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV input or USB input. Press an appropriate button on the remote control to select a desired mode, or press ( D.IN, AUX, HDMI, BT, TV or USB mode.

Input mode Display

) to select one from:

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Optical Digital input

AUX input

HDMI input

BLUETOOTH mode

TV mode

USB mode

D.IN AUX

HDMI

BT TV

USB

POWER

TV POWER

The unit turns off automatically in the following situations:

• BT/TV/USB/HDMI/ARC/D.IN MODE

- If there is no audio signal for 20 minutes.

• AUX Mode

- If no KEY input is entered for 8 hours when the cable is connected.

- If the AUX cable is disconnected for 20 minutes.

▪ The ARC function is activated in D.IN mode if the unit is connected to an ARC supporting TV. ▪ To turn off the ARC function, turn Anynet off. ▪ Use the provided cable if a USB flash memory device cannot be connected directly to the unit.

BLUETOOTH

You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound, all without wires!

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a technology that enables Bluetooth-compliant devices to interconnect easily with each other using a short wireless connection.

• A Bluetooth device may cause noise or malfunction, depending on usage, when:

- A part of your body is in contact with the receiving/transmitting system of the Bluetooth device or the Air Track.

- It is subject to electrical variation from obstructions caused by a wall, corner, or office partition.

- It is exposed to electrical interference from same frequency-band devices including medical equipment, microwave ovens, and wireless LANs.

• Pair the Air Track with the Bluetooth device while they are close together.

• The further the distance is between Air Track and Bluetooth device, the worse the quality is.

If the distance exceeds the Bluetooth operational range, the connection is lost.

• In poor reception-sensitivity areas, the Bluetooth connection may not work properly.

• The Bluetooth connection only works when it is close to the set. The connection will be automatically cut off if

the Bluetooth device is out of range. Even within range, the sound quality may be degraded by obstacles such as walls or doors.

• This wireless device may cause electric interference during its operation.

functions

To connect the Air Track to a Bluetooth device

Check if the Bluetooth device supports the Bluetooth compliant stereo headset function.

Connect

Bluetooth device

Press the SOURCE button on the remote control of the AirTrack to display the BT message.

• You will see WAIT for 4 seconds and then BT READY on the front display of the Air Track.

Select the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device you want to connect. (Refer to the Bluetooth

device's user manual.)

Select the Stereo headset menu on the Bluetooth device.

• You will see a list of scanned devices.

4. Select "[Samsung] AirTrack" from the list.

➡

• When the Air Track is connected to the Bluetooth device, it will display BT CONNECTED

display.

• If the Bluetooth device has failed to pair with the Air Track, delete the previous “[Samsung] AirTrack” found by the Bluetooth device and have it search for the Air Track again.

5. Play music on the connected device.

• You can listen to the music playing on the connected Bluetooth device over the Crystal Surround Air Track system.

• In BT mode, Play/Repeat/Stop/Next/Prev functions are not available.

▪ You may be required to enter a PIN code (password) when connecting the Bluetooth device to

the Air Track. If the PIN code input window appears, enter <0000>.

▪ The Air Track supports SBC data (44.1kHz, 48kHz). ▪ The AVRCP feature is not supported. ▪ Connect only to a Bluetooth device that supports the A2DP (AV) function. ▪ You cannot connect to a Bluetooth device that supports only the HF (Hands Free) function. ▪ Only one Bluetooth device can be paired at a time. ▪ Once you have turned off Air Track and the pairing is disconnected, the pairing will not be

restored automatically. To reconnect, you must pair the device again.

▪ Search or connection may not be performed properly by Air Track in the following cases:

- If there is a strong electrical field around Air Track.

- If several Bluetooth devices are simultaneously paired with AirTrack

- If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in place, or malfunctions

- Note that such devices as microwave ovens, wireless LAN adaptors, fluorescent lights, and gas

stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device, which can cause electric interference.

BT on the front

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