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IAN 285662
RADIO ALARM CLOCK
Operation and Safety Notes
RADIO ALARM CLOCK
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Introduction .......................................................................................................... Page 6
Intended use ............................................................................................................ Page 6
Warnings used ........................................................................................................ Page 7
Scope of delivery .................................................................................................... Page 8
Parts Description ..................................................................................................... Page 8
Technical Data ........................................................................................................ Page 9
General safety instructions ....................................................................... Page 10
Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries ..................................... Page 12
Inserting batteries ........................................................................................... Page 14
Establishing the power supply ................................................................ Page 14
Initial use ................................................................................................................ Page 15
Setting the time ........................................................................................................ Page 15
Switching the radio on and off...............................................................................Page 16
Adjusting the volume .............................................................................................. Page 16
Searching for radio stations ................................................................................... Page 17
Fine tuning the radio stations manually ................................................................. Page 17
Saving a radio station manually ............................................................................ Page 18
Automatic radio station search (AMS function) .................................................... Page 18
Select saved radio stations ..................................................................................... Page 19
Programme the alarm time and the alarm type .................................................... Page 19
Activate the alarm function ..................................................................................... Page 20
Deactivate the alarm...............................................................................................Page 20
Deactivate the alarm function ................................................................................ Page 20
Snooze function ...................................................................................................... Page 21
Automatic switch off (SLEEP function) .................................................................... Page 21
Adjust the display light ........................................................................................... Page 22
Switching the nightlight on / off .............................................................................. Page 22
Cleaning and Care ........................................................................................... Page 22
Storage at non-usage .................................................................................... Page 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ Page 23
Disposal .................................................................................................................. Page 24
Warranty ............................................................................................................... Page 25
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Radio alarm clock
Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product.
You have chosen a high quality product. The instructions for
use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the product,
please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified
applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure
that you also pass on all the documentation with it.
Intended use
This electronic entertainment product is intended to be used for listening
to radio programmes, as an alarm clock with an alarm tone, and as a
radio within the home. It is not intended for any other use or additional
purposes. This product is not intended for medical, life-saving or life-sustaining use. Any use of the product for other or additional purposes is
considered improper use. Any claims for damages resulting from improper
use of or unauthorized modifications to the product are excluded. This
user bears all risk.
This product is suitable only for indoor use.
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Warnings used
These instructions for use contain the following warnings:
DANGER
A warning with this symbol and the word „DANGER“
indicates a life threatening situation.
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious or fatal injuries.
Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent serious injuries or a
danger to life!
DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE!
A warning with this symbol and the word “DANGER!
HIGH VOLTAGE” indicates the threat of electrical shock
due to high voltage.
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious or fatal injuries.
Follow instructions in this warning to prevent serious injuries or a
danger to life!
CAUTION! EXPLOSION HAZARD!
A warning with this symbol and word “CAUTION!
EXPLOSION HAZARD” indicates the potential threat of
explosion.
Failure to observe this warning may result in serious or fatal injuries and
potential property damage.
Follow the instructions in this warning to prevent serious injuries , a
danger to life or property damage!
ATTENTION
A warning with this symbol and the word „ATTENTION“
indicates potential property damage or injuries.
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Failure to observe this warning may result in injuries or property damage.
This action sign indicates to wear suitable protective gloves!
Follow the instructions to avoid hands striking or being struck by
objects or being in contact with thermal or chemical materials!
NOTE
A note provides additional information to improve product use.
Scope of delivery
NOTE: Take the product and the instruction for use out of the box
and remove all packing materials.
1 Radio Alarm Clock
1 Set of instructions for use
NOTE: The batteries are not included in the scope of delivery.
Parts Description
1
Display
2
Mains lead
3
Cable aerial
4
Nightlight
5
VOL - / HR -button (reduce volume / set hours (time))
6
VOL + / MIN -button (increase volume / set minutes (time))
7
M+ / AMS button (set radio station preset / start automatic radio
station preset)
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SLEEP button (set automatic switch off)
9
TIME / SET button (set time)
10
SNOOZE / LIGHT / DIM button (interrupt alarm / set nightlight on or
off / set display light)
11
/ FM / AM button (switch radio on or off / choose frequency range)
12
DOWN / AL1 button (set alarm time 1 / settings down)
13
UP / AL2 button (set alarm time 2 / settings up)
14
Speaker
15
Battery compartment
16
PM indicator
17
0.05 MHz indicator
18
AL2:alarm tone indicator ( )
19
AL2:alarm for radio ( )
20
AM indicator
21
FM indicator
22
AL1:alarm tone indicator ( )
23
AL1:alarm for radio ( )
Technical Data
Operating voltage: 220–240 V∼ (alternating current) 50 Hz
Batteries (for power reserve): 2 x 1.5 V
(direct current), AA (not
included in the scope of delivery)
Power input (operation): max. 3 W
Power input (standby): max. 1 W
Max. power output
(Speakers): 250 mW
FM Frequency (VHF): 87.5−108 MHz
AM Frequency (MW): 522−1620 kHz
Dimensions: approx. 20 x 10 x 7.6 cm (W x D x H)
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Weight: approx. 472 g
Protection class: II /
Operating conditions: + 5 °C to + 40 °C, 5 % to 70 %
rel. humidity
Storage temperature: 0 °C to + 45 °C
General safety instructions
This chapter provides important safety information for handing the product. Improper use can result in personal injury and property damage.
Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety
instructions and instructions for use! When passing this product on to
others, please also include all the documents!
DANGER TO LIFE AND RISK OF ACCIDENT
FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN!
DANGER
Risk of suffocation! Packaging material (i.e. film or polystyrene)
should not be used to play with. Always keep children away from
the packaging material. The packaging material is not a toy.
Keep electrical products away from children. People with sensory,
motor, mental and physical impairments should not use the electrical
product, unless they are instructed and supervised by a responsible
person. This product is not a toy!
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE
This product does not contain any parts which can be serviced by
the user. The LEDs cannot be replaced.
Check the product before every use! If you discover any damage to
the product or the mains lead, discontinue using the product!
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If you notice anything unusual during use (e.g. unusual noise, strange
odour or smoke), switch the product off immediately, unplug the
power plug from socket and remove the batteries. Do not use the
product anymore until it has been checked by a qualified person.
Sudden temperature changes may cause condensation inside the
product. In this case, allow the product to acclimate for some time
before using it again!
Do not place lit candles or an open fire on the product or in its proximity.
Do not use the product near heat sources such as radiators or other
devices emitting heat!
Do not throw the product in the fire and do not expose it to high
temperatures.
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Never open the housing of the product! It has no internal parts
requiring maintenance.
Never touch the mains plug or the product with damp or wet hands.
Do not independently convert or modify the product.
Repairs to the product must be performed by authorised specialised
companies or customer service. Improper repairs may result in con-
siderable danger to the user. They will also void the warranty.
Avoid the danger of death
from electric shock!
Verify before every use that the available mains voltage corresponds
to the required operating voltage of the product (220–240 V∼ (alter-
nating current) 50 Hz)!
Before using the product, verify that the product and the cable
connection are not damaged! Never operate a damaged product!
The product must be plugged into an easily accessible socket so it
can easily be unplugged in the event of an emergency.
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Always place the product on a stable and even surface. It could be
damaged if it fell over.
Do not cover the ventilation openings. Otherwise, there will be
danger of a fire.
Do not place any containers filled with liquids (i.e. vases or drinks)
onto the product or next to the product. If liquids are spilled into the
product, immediately unplug the power plug from socket and remove
the batteries. Do not use the product anymore until it has been
checked by a qualified person.
The product also consumes a small amount of energy as long as the
mains plug is still plugged into the mains socket. To separate the prod-
uct completely from the mains, unplug the power plug from the
socket.
Always remove the mains plug by the plug itself from mains socket.
Never pull by its cable.
Always place the mains cable so nobody will trip over it.
Do not place heavy objects, for example furniture, on a power cord.
This product is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in
tropical climates countries.
Safety instructions for batteries /
rechargeable batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries / rechargeable batteries out of
reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical
attention.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never recharge non-
rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit batteries /
rechargeable batteries and / or open them. Overheating,
fire or bursting can be the result.
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Never throw batteries / rechargeable batteries into fire or water.
Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries / rechargeable batteries.
Risk of leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which
could affect batteries / rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators / direct
sunlight.
If batteries / rechargeable batteries have leaked, avoid contact with
skin, eyes and mucous membranes with the chemicals! Flush immedi-
ately the affected areas with fresh water and seek medical attention!
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES! Leaked or damaged
batteries / rechargeable batteries can cause burns on
contact with the skin. Wear suitable protective gloves at
all times if such an event occurs.
In the event of a leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries,
immediately remove them from the product to prevent damage.
Only use the same type of batteries / rechargeable batteries. Do not
mix used and new batteries / rechargeable batteries.
Remove batteries / rechargeable batteries if the product will not be
used for a longer period.
Risk of damage of the product
Only use the specified type of battery / rechargeable battery!
Insert batteries / rechargeable batteries according to polarity marks
(+) and (-) on the battery / rechargeable battery and the product.
Clean the contacts on the battery / rechargeable battery and in the
battery compartment before inserting!
Remove exhausted batteries / rechargeable batteries from the
product immediately.
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Inserting batteries
Note: To avoid losing the time and alarm clock settings as a result
of a potential power failure, insert two batteries 1.5 V, AA. The batteries
ensure that the internal clock also functions during a power failure. As
soon as the power is switched on again, the correct time is shown on
the display
1
automatically.
Note: During emergency mode the display, radio, alarm and night-
light do not function.
Note: The batteries should be replaced once a year to guarantee
that the alarm clock works perfectly.
Open the battery compartment
15
on the underside of the product
by removing the cover.
Insert two 1.5 V, AA batteries (not included in the scope of delivery)
into the battery compartment
15
. Ensure correct polarity. This is
indicated in the battery compartment
15
.
Close the battery compartment
15
by placing the cover on top of it
and clicking it into place.
Establishing the power supply
Note: Before you connect the product, compare the connection
information on the type plate (voltage and frequency) with your mains
supply information. Ensure that the values correspond so that no damage
occurs to the product.
Plug the mains plug into a socket. The time ( ) will flash on the
display
1
.
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VHF cable aerial
Unwind the cable aerial
3
completely for the VHF reception.
Initial use
Setting the time
Note: Make sure to set the time quickly as entering the settings is
interrupted after approx. 5 seconds if a button has not been pressed. All
settings made so far will be automatically saved.
Press the TIME / SET button
9
for approx. 2 seconds. The 24 hour
clock (
) flashes on the display
1
.
To switch between the 24 hour clock ( ) and the 12 hour clock
(
), press the VOL + / MIN -button
6
or VOL - / HR -button
5
.
To apply the setting, press the TIME / SET button
9
again.
Press the TIME / SET button
9
. The time flashes now on the
display
1
.
To set the hour, press or hold the VOL - / HR -button
5
.
To set the minutes, press or hold the VOL + / MIN -button
6
.
To apply the set time, press the TIME / SET button
9
.
Note: If the 12 hour clock has been set, from 12:00 midday a dot
(PM) appears in the upper right corner of the display
1
Note: If the product is disconnected from the power supply and no
batteries have been inserted the time, alarm clock, station memory
will be erased.
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Switching the radio on and off
Note: You can set the frequency range VHF (FM) from 87.5 to
108.0 MHz and MW (AM) from 522 to 1620 kHz.
However, it may be that diverging national regulations in different
countries exist regarding the permissible broadcasting frequency ranges.
The reception may be a punishable offense in some countries. Therefore,
ensure the following: do not utilize information received outside of the
permissible broadcasting frequency ranges, do not pass this onto third
parties or do not use this improperly.
To switch on the radio, press the / FM / AM button
11
.
To switch off the radio, press the / FM / AM button
11
for
approx. 2 seconds.
Note: To switch between AM and FM, press the / FM / AM
11
briefing.
Adjusting the volume
Set the desired volume using the VOL + / MIN -button
6
or VOL - /
HR -button
5
.
The volume can be adjusted in a range of 00 to 16. The adjusted
volume level is indicated for about 3 seconds in the display, then the
display will change for about 3 seconds to the frequency display
and then back to the time.
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Searching for radio stations
Note: The product can automatically search for the nearest radio
station.
Press the UP / AL2 button
13
for approx. 2 seconds. The product
searches for the radio station with the next highest frequency.
Press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
for approx. 2 seconds. The prod-
uct searches for the radio station with the next lowest radio station.
Note: You can only begin the automatic radio station search for
the nearest radio station if a frequency is shown on the display
1
.
If the product changes to the time display, press the UP / AL2 button
13
or the DOWN / AL1 button
12
to change to the frequency display again. Only then can you start the automatic radio station
search.
Fine tuning the radio stations manually
To set the desired frequency range, press the / FM / AM button
11
briefly. When FM has been received, a dot appears on the left
side of the display
1
beside (FM), when AM has been received, a
dot appears on the left side of the display
1
beside (AM).
To fine tune the frequency, press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or the
UP / AL2 button
13
briefing.
After manually tuning to the desired radio station, follow the para-
graph „Saving a radio station manually“ to save the desired radio
station.
Repeat the procedures from the first step for manually setting
another desired radio station.
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Note: The frequency is set in 0.05-MHz spacing when VHF is
being received i. e. if you have tuned to 99.25 MHz. 99.2 and a
dot (0.05)
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appear on the display
1
.
Note: The speaker
14
is switched off during the search for radio
stations, the frequency of the radio station is shown on the display
1
.
Saving a radio station manually
Note: The product has 20 radio station presets in total. For each
frequency range (FM or AM) there are 10 radio station presets available.
Set the desired radio as described in the chapter „searching for
radio stations“ or „fine tuning the radio stations manually“.
Press the TIME / SET button
9
. On the display
1
the number of
radio station presets flashes i.e.
.
To set a radio station preset, press the VOL + / MIN -button
6
or
VOL - / HR -button
5
.
To save the setting, press the TIME TIME / SET
9
again.
Automatic radio station search
(AMS function)
Note: Using the AMS function, the product automatically searches
for radio stations and saves these on the 10 presets of the respective
frequency band.
Note: Note that while the AMS function is working, all previously
saved radio stations are lost.
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Press the M+ / AMS button
7
for approx. 2 seconds. The product
begins the radio station search and fills the presets
up to
with the radio stations it has found. The preset flashes briefly on the
display
1
as each radio station is saved. The search stops when
all preset spaces have been filled or when the radio station has
been found.
Select saved radio stations
To select the presets to , press the M+ / AMS button
7
repeatedly.
Programme the alarm time
and the alarm type
Note: You can choose when programming the alarm times whether
you would like an alarm tone to ring or if the radio should switch on
when the alarm goes off. You can programme two different alarm times
(Alarm 1 / Alarm 2). Ensure that the radio has been switched off.
Press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or UP / AL2 button
13
. On the
display
1
the time will flash and a dot will appear in the left or
right corner beside the type of „alarm“ (
).
To set the hour, press or hold the VOL - / HR -button
5
.
To set the minutes, press or hold the VOL + / MIN -button
6
.
Press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or UP / AL2 button
13
to set the
„radio“ (
) as the alarm. On the display
1
a dot appears in the
left or right corner beside the alarm „radio“ (
). The time and the
dot are now blinking.
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To apply a setting, wait until the time and the dot beside the alarm
type stop flashing.
Note: If you would prefer the „radio“ to be your alarm, the last
programmed radio station and volume will be broadcast.
Note: Nightlight will be switched on automatically while the alarm
(alarm tone/radio) is ringing. It will be switched off automatically
while the alarm is turned off.
Activate the alarm function
To activate the alarm function, press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or
UP / AL2 button
13
briefly one or more times. A dot appears on the
display next to the alarm (1 or 2) symbolizing the waking up function
with alarm (
) or with the radio ( ).
Deactivate the alarm
To switch off the alarm for 24 hours, press the / FM / AM button
11
while the alarm is ringing.
Note: The product automatically stops the alarm after an hour if
the alarm has not been switched off manually.
Deactivate the alarm function
Press the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or the UP / AL2 button
13
repeat-
edly until the dot beside the alarm type (
= Alarm, = Radio)
goes away.
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Snooze function
To switch off the alarm temporarily, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT /
DIM button
10
while the alarm is ringing. The alarm will be reacti-
vated after approx. 6 mins.
When alarm is temporarily turned off, the dot appears on the
display
1
next to the alarm (1 or 2) is blinking.
Automatic switch off (SLEEP function)
Note: Using the SLEEP function, the product switches itself off accord-
ing to a time set by you between 60 and 10 minutes.
To switch on the SLEEP function, press the SLEEP button
8
. On the
display
1
a switch-off time of 60 minutes appears. To shorten the
switch-off time by a further 10 minutes, press the SLEEP button
8
again.
Press the SLEEP button
8
repeatedly until the desired switch-off
time is shown on the display
1
. After a few seconds the time will
show up on the display
1
again.
To switch off the SLEEP function, press the SLEEP button
8
repeat-
edly until OFF shows up on the display
1
. Alternatively press the
/ FM / AM button
11
; the product will also switch off.
Note: When sleep function is activated, the frequency band can-
not be changed between AM and FM.
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Adjust the display light
To make the face of the display
1
brighter, press the SNOOZE /
LIGHT / DIM button
10
for approx. 2 seconds
To dim the face of the display
1
, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT /
DIM button
10
for approx. 2 seconds.
Switching the nightlight on / off
To switch on the nightlight
4
, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT / DIM
button
10
briefly.
To switch off the nightlight, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT / DIM button
10
again briefly.
Cleaning and Care
Remove the power plug from the mains socket before cleaning the
product.
Only clean the outside of the product using a soft, dry cloth!
Use a slightly dampened cloth and mild cleaning agent to clean.
Never use solvents or abrasives as these could damage the surface
of the product.
Storage at non-usage
If you do not want to use the product for a long period of time,
unplug the power plug from socket, remove the batteries and store
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them in a dark and cool place. For the storage conditions, please
refer to the “Technical data”.
Troubleshooting
= Fault
= Possible cause
= Action
= The product will not turn on.
= The mains plug has not been inserted into the socket.
= Insert the mains plug into the mains socket.
= The mains socket generates no voltage.
= Check the power supplies.
= No tone rings.
= The volume is set to „Minimum“.
= Press the MIN / + button
6
to increase the volume.
= There are static noises during radio reception.
= The radio station has not been set properly.
= Set the radio station using the DOWN / AL1 button
12
or the
UP / AL2 button
13
.
= The reception is too weak.
= Move the cable aerial
3
to improve the reception.
= The time blinks on the display
1
.
= There may be a power failure and no batteries have been inserted
in the battery compartment
15
.
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= To retain the settings, insert batteries into the battery compartment
15
.
Proceed as described in the chapter „inserting batteries“.
= Re-programme the time or alarm time.
Disposal
The following symbols can be found on the packaging and the rating
label.
The packaging is made
entirely of recyclable materials, which
you may dispose of at local recycling facilities. The Green
Dot is not valid for Germany.
b
a
Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste
separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and
numbers (b) with following meaning: 1–7: plastics / 20–22:
paper and fibreboard / 80–98: composite materials.
The product and packaging materials are recyclable, dispose
of it separately for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is
valid in France only.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details
of how to dispose of your worn-out product.
To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and
not in the household waste. Information on collection points
and their opening hours can be obtained from your local
authority.
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Faulty or used batteries / rechargeable batteries must be recycled in
accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC and its amendments. Please
return the batteries / rechargeable batteries and / or the product to the
available collection points. Think about the environment and your personal health.
Environmental damage through incorrect disposal of the batteries / rechargeable batteries!
Batteries / rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of with the usual
domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to
hazardous waste treatment rules and regulations. The chemical symbols
for heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury,
Pb = lead. That is why you should dispose of used batteries / rechargeable batteries at a local collection point.
Warranty
The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and
meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of product defects
you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your legal
rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below.
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase.
Should this product show any fault in materials or manufacture within
3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our
choice – free of charge to you.
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please keep the
original sales receipt in a safe location. This document is required as
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your proof of purchase. This warranty becomes void if the product has
been damaged, or used or maintained improperly.
The warranty applies to defects in material or manufacture. This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear, thus possibly
considered consumables (e.g. batteries) or for damage to fragile parts,
e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries or glass parts.
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OWIM GmbH & Co. KG
Stiftsbergstraße 1
DE-74167 Neckarsulm
GERMANY
Model-No.: HG00708A-BS / HG00708B-BS
Version: 05 / 2017
Last Information Update: 05 / 2017
Ident.-No.: HG00708A-BS / B-BS052017-IE/NI
IAN 285662
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