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CD Radio
Cassette-Corder
Operating Instructions
3-862-366-11 (1)
CFD-Z125
CFD-Z135
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the player to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
A
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SEHVICEABLF PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product’s
enclosure that mav be of
sufficient rriagnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Information
For customers in the United States
This ecpiipment has been tested and found to
compl\' with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
.—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the
I'quipmcnt and receiver.
—Connc'ct the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Warning
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Introduction
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at
the rear of the CD radio cassette-corder.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No.
Serial No.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for
the CFD-Z125 and CFD-Z135. Before
you start reading, check your model
number. The CFD-Z135 is the model
used for illustration purposes.
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Table of contents
Basic Operations
4 Playing a CD
6 Listening to the radio
8 Playing a tape
10 Recording on a tape
The CD Player
12 Using the display
13 Locating a specific track
14 Playing tracks repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
15 Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Setting Up
16 Hooking up the system
19 Adjusting the audio emphasis
(5 BAND GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER)
Additional Information
20 Precautions
22 Troubleshooting
24 Maintenance
25 Specifications
26 Index
Introduction 3
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
Push PUSH OPEN down to open
the CD compartment and place
the CD on the CD compartment.
Basic Operations
With the label side up
Track number Playing time
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Tip
Next time you want to
listen to a CD, just press
►II. The player turns on
automatically and starts
playing the CD.
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER PUSH OPEN
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/Stop playback
Pause playback Ml
Press again to resume play
after pause.
Go to the next track AMS/SEARCH^W
Go back to the previous track AMS/SEARCHI<^
Remove the CD
Turn on/off the player
PUSH OPEN
POWER
Basic Operations ['5
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Listening to the radio
1
TUNING
(llllinmilllllllllll)
PADIO /
Press RADIO (direct power-on).
Turn BAND to select the band
you want.
Turn TUNING to tune in the
station you want.
Display
RP,d 10
RRd 10
Basic Operations
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Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER VOLUME +/-
Tips
• If the FM broadcast is
noisy, set FM MODE at
the rear to "MONO".
Radio will play in
monaural.
• Next time you want to
listen to the radio, just
press the RADIO
button. The player turns
on automatically and
starts playing the
previous station.
To Press
Adjust the volume VOLUME +/Turn on/off the radio POWER
To improve broadcast reception
Reorient the antenna for FM. Reorient the player itself
for AM.
Basic Operations
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Playing a tape
8 Basic Operations
to play facing forward
Press ►.
The player starts playing.
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Tip
For the best results, use
TYPE I (normal) tape.
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER VOLUME +/-
Adjust the volume
Stop playback
Fast-forward or rewind the tape
Pause playback
Eject the cassette
Turn on/off the player POWER
VOLUME+/-
II
Press the button again to
resume play after pause.
Basic Operations
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Recording on a tape
1
CD
RADIO
II
Press to open the tape
compartment and insert a blank
tape.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
Select the program source you
want to record.
To record from the CD player,
insert a CD (see page 4) and press
CD.
To record from the radio, press
RADIO and tune in the station
you want using TUNING (see
page 6.)
A
Display
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Start recording.
To record, press 9 (► is
depressed automatically).
Note
When recording a CD,
press 9 after the total
track number and the
total playing number of
the CD have been
displayed.
Tips
• Adjusting the volume or
the audio emphasis (see
page 19) will not affect
the recording level.
• For the best results, use
the AC power as a
power source and use
TYPE I (normal) tape for
recording.
• To erase a recording,
proceed as follows:
1 Press TAPE until
"TAPE" appears in
the display.
2 Press
9
.
Use these buttons for additional operations
POWER MiL II
To
Stop recording
Pause recording II
Turn on/off the player POWER
Press
Press the button again to
resume recording.
Basic Operations
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The CD Player
Using the display
You can check information about the CD
using the display.
Checking the total track numbers and playing time
Press DISPLAY/ENTER in stop mode.
Total track number.
DISPLAY/ ENTER
2 The CD Player
Total playing time .
Checking the remaining time
Press DISPLAY/ENTER while playing a CD.
To display
Remaining time on the CD Once
and the number of tracks left
The current track number Twice
and playing time
Press DISPLAY/ENTER
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Locating a specific
track
You can quickly locate any track using
the number buttons (.CFD-ZJ35 only).
You can also find a specific point in a
track while playing a CD.
(CFD-Z135 only)
Note
CFD-Z135 only
You cannot locate a
specific track if "SHUF
REP" or "PGM" is lit in
the display. Turn off
the indication by
pressing ■.
Tip
CFD-Z135 only
When you locate a
track numbered over
10, press >10 first, then
the corresponding
number buttons.
Example:
To play track number
23, press >10 first, then
2 and 3.
To locate Press
a specific track directly
(CFD-Z135 only)
a point while listening to
the sound
a point while observing
'the display
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CO RAtMO TAPE
number button of the
track.
►► (forward) or
(backward) while playing
and hold down until you
find the point (CFD-
Z135 only).
When you use the buttons
on the player, use AMS/
SEARCH «◄/►►1.
►► (forward) or
(backward) in pause and
hold down until you find
the point {CFD-Z135 only).
When you use the buttons
on the player, use AMS/
SEARCH «◄/►>!.
The CD Player
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Playing tracks
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
You can play tracks repeatedly in
normal, shuffle or program play modes
(see page 15).
1
Press CD.
"Cd" appears in the display.
2
Press PLAY MODE until the repeat mode you
want appears in the display.
To repeat Select
a single track REPl
all the tracks REP ALL
tracks in random order
programed tracks
CD
PLAY Ml
SHUF REP
PGM REP and then progam
tracks (see step 3 on page
15).
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O Do either of the following to start repeat play:
• When you've selected REP1, select the track by
pressing AMS/SEARCH or and press
► II.
• When you've selected REP ALL, SHUF REP or
PGM REP, press Wl.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press PLAY MODE until "REP" disappears from the
display.
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Creating your
own program
(Program Play)
You can arrange the playing order of up
to 20 tracks on a CD.
CD PLAY Wl (◄ ◄ /► ► 1
Tips
• CFD-Z135 only
When using the remote,
you can select the track
by pressing the number
buttons instead of
AMS/SEARCH /
►W and DISPLAY/
ENTER.
• You can play the same
program again, since
the program is saved
until you open the disc
compartment.
• You can record your
own program. After
you've created the
program, insert a blank
tape and press • to
start recording.
1 Press CD.
"Cd" appears in the display.
2 Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" appears in the
display.
3 Press AMS/SEARCH K<lor then press
DISPLAY/ENTER for the tracks you want to
program in the order you want. You can program
up to 20 tracks.
Programed track-
Playing order
4 Press ►!! to start program play.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE until "PGM" disappears from the
display.
To check the order of tracks before play
Press DISPLAY/ENTER.
Every time you press the button, the track number
appears in the programed order.
To change the current program
Press ■ once if the CD is stopped and twice if the CD
is playing. The current program will be erased. Then
create a new program following the programing
procedure.
The CD Player
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Setting Up
Hooking up the
system
Make sure you turn off the
power before making any
connections.
D Hooking up the speakers
1 Align the grooves and slide the speaker box down
until it snaps into place A.
Tips
• To detach the speakers,
unlock speaker (see B
on the diagram) and
slide the speaker box all
the way up and away
from the player.
• Connect the speakers
for this player only to
the speaker terminals of
this player. If you
connect any other
speakers or equipment,
malfunction may occur.
6 Setting Up
2 Twist the speaker cable coating and strip it from
the end of the cable.
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3 Connect the black wires to (-) minus and the red
wires to (+) plus terminals; the right speaker wires
to the R and the left speaker wires to the L
terminals.
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B Connecting the AC power cord
Insert one end of the supplied AC power cord to the
AC IN socket located at the rear of fhe player, and the
other end to the wall outlet.
Note
CFD-ZU5 only
When you operate the
player with the
batteries, you cannot
turn on the player
using the remote.
Inserting batteries into the remote (CFD-
Z135 only)
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Replac'mg batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
' player, replace all the batteries with new ones.
continued
Setting Up
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Hooking up the system (continued)
Note
CFD-Z335 cDi/y
When you operate the
player with batteries,
the backlight does not
work even if the player.
is on.
Tip
Replace the batteries
when the OPR/BATT
indicator dims or when
the player stops
operating. Replace all
the batteries with new
ones. Before you
replace the batteries, be
sure to take out the CD
from the player.
Q Using the player on batteries
Insert six size D (R20) batteries (not supplied) into the
battery compartment.
To use the player on batteries, disconnect the AC
power cord from the player.
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Setting Up
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Adjusting the
audio emphasis
(5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
You can adjust the audio emphasis of the
sound you are listening to.
Selecting the sound characteristic
Slide 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER to select the
audio emphasis you want.
Frequency
coverage
MEGA BASS to increase heavy
400 Hz to emphasize
1 kHz
4 kHz to heighten overall
10 kHz to increase high
5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Slide the control
up
(to +10)
bass sound
speaking voice,
middle frequencies
of instrumental
music
to provide more
presence of vocals
brightness of sound
treble sounds
Slide the control
down
(to-10)
to decrease heavy
bass sound
to de-emphasize
speaking voice,
middle frequencies
of instrumental
music
to provide less
presence of vocals
to lessen overall
brightness of sound
to decrease high
treble sounds or
reduce high
frequency noise/tape
hiss
Setting Up
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Additional Information
Precautions
On safety
• As the laser beam used in the CD
player section is harmful to the eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the
casing. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the player, unplug the player, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On power sources
• For AC operation use the supplied AC
power cord; do not use any other type.
• The player is not disconnected from
the AC power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has been
turned off.
• Unplug the player from the wall outlet
when it is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
• For battery operation, use six size D
(R20) batteries.
• When the batteries are not to be used,
remove them to avoid damage that
can be caused by battery leakage or
corrosion.
• The nameplate indicating operating
voltage, power consumption, etc. is
located at the rear.
On placement
• Do not leave the player in a location
near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place the player on an inclined
or unstable place.
• Do not place anything within 10 mm
of the side of the cabinet. The
ventilation holes must be
unobstructed for the player to operate
properly and prolong the life of its
components.
• If the player is left in a car parked in
the sun, be sure to choose a location in
the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the sun.
• Since a strong magnet is used for the
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or springwound watches away from the player
to prevent possible damage from the
magnet.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in
a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the CD
player section. Should this occur, the
player will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait
about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate.
• If the player has not been used for a
long time, set it in the playback mode
to warm it up for a few minutes before
inserting a cassette.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
Notes on cassettes
• Break off the cassette tab from side A
or B to prevent accidental recording. If
you want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with
Adhesive tape.
Side A
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose the CD to direct
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
• Do not stick paper or sticker on the
CD, nor scratch the surface of the CD.
• After playing, store the CD in its case.
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
Tab for side B
The use of a cassette with more than
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long,
continuous recording or playback.
Tab for side A
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The power is not on.
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There is no audio. Make sure the function you want to use appears
"no disc" lights in the display even
when a CD is in place.
The CD does not play.
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The sound drops out.
The audio is weak or has poor
quality.
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The picture of your TV becomes
unstable.
Remedy
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet
securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
You cannot turn on the player with the remote
when you operate the player on batteries (Cf D-
Z135 only).
in the display window.
Adjust the volume.
Unplug the headphones when listening through
speakers.
Insert the CD with the label surface up.
• Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
• Place the CD with the label surface up.
• Clean fhe CD.
• Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
• Make sure "Cd" appears in the display.
Reduce the volume.
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly
damaged
Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if fhey
are weak.
Move the player away from the TV.
If you are using the remote while listening to
AM radio, noise may be heard. This is
unavoidable (CFD-Z135 only).
If you are listening to an FM program near the
TV with an indoor antenna, move the player
away from the TV.
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Symptom Remedy
The tape does not move when vo.u
press an operation button.
The REC 9 button does not • Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in
function/The tape does not play.
The tape does not erase completely.
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The tape does not record.
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Q.
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The audio is weak/The audio
quality is poor.
The sound is distorted.
The remote does not function.
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• Close the cassette compartment securely.
place.
• Make sure "TAPE" appears in the display.
• Clean the erasing head (see page 24.)
• Replace all the batteries with new ones if they
are weak.
• Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
• Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in
place.
• Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans (See
page 24).
• Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer
(see page 24).
The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal)
tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape
only.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones if they are weak.
• Make sure that you are pointing the remote at
the remote sensor on the player.
• Remove any obstacles in the path of the remote
and the player.
• Make sure the remote sensor is not exposed to
strong light such as direct sunlight or
fluorescent lamp light.
'• Move closer to the player when using the
remote.
After trying the above remedies, if the player still does not function properly, unplug the AC
power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications in the display disappear, plug
the power cord and insert the batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Additional Information 2
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Maintenance
Cleaning the lens
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available
blower.
Cleaning the tape heads and tape
path
Wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and
the capstans with a cleaning swab
slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or
alcohol after every 10 hours of operation
for optimum playback and recording
quality. To make the best possible
recording, however, we recommend that
you clean all surfaces over which tape
travels before each recording.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
After 20 to 30 hours of use, enough
residual magnetism will have built up
on the tape heads to begin to cause loss
of high frequency sound and hiss. At
this time, you should demagnetize the
heads and all metal parts in the tape
path with a commercially available tape
head demagnetizer.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
With 3,2-ohm loads, both channel driven
from 250 - 6,300 Hz; rated 2 W per channelminimum RMS power, with no more than
10 % total harmonic distortion in AC
operation.
Other Specifications
CD player section
System
Compact disc digital audio system
Laser diode properties
Material: GaAlAs
Wave length: 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 pW
(This output is the value measured at a distance of
about 2(X) mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up bltKk with 7 mm aperture.)
Spindle speed
200 r/min (rpm) to 500 r/min (rpm) (CLV)
Number of channels
2
Frequency response
20 - 20,000 Hz +3/-3 dB
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Radio section
Frequency range
FM: 87.6-108 MHz
AM: 530- 1,710 kHz
Aerials
FM: Telescopic aerial
AM: Built-in ferrite bar aerial
Cassette-corder section
Recording system
4-track 2 channel stereo
Fast winding time
Approx. 110 s (sec.) with Sony cassette C-60
Frequency response
TYPE I (normal): 80 -10,000 Hz
General
Speaker
Full range: 10 cm (4 in.) dia.,
3.2 ohms, cone type (2)
Outputs
Headphones jack (stereo minijack)
^ For 16-68 ohms impedance headphones
Power output (excluding US model)
2.3 W + 2.3 W (at 3.2 ohm, 10 % harmonic
distortion in DC operation)
Power requirements
For CD radio cassette-corder:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
9 V DC, 6 size D (R20) batteries
For remote (CFD-Z135 only):
' 3 V DC, 2 size AA (R6) batteries
Power consumption
AC19W
Battery life
For CD radio cassette-corder:
FM recording
Sony R20P: approx. 7 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 14.5 h
Tape playback
Sony R20P: approx. 3.5 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 8 h
CD playback
Sony R20P: approx. 2 h
Sony alkaline LR20: approx. 4.5 h
Dimensions
Approx. 622 X 275 X 230 mm (w/h/d)
(24 X10 7xx9 Vh inches) (incl. projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 6.8 kg (15 lb.) (incl. batteries)
Supplied accessory
AC power cord (1)
Remote controller (1) (CFD-Z135 only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Optional accessories
Sony MDR headphone series
Additional Information
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Index
Audio onipha-'i'- d*
B
iiattorios
t('f plax'ur 18
tor rumoto 17
COpLnor 12
Cloaninp
cabinet 24
tape heads and tape
path 24
Connecting
AC power ci'rd 17
Creating vour own
program 13
D, E, F, G, H
Demagnetizing the tape
heads 24
Display 12
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
19
I, J, K
lmpro\ ing broarlcasl
reception 7
Listening to the radio 0
I ocating a specific track
13
M, N, O
MliGA HASS 19
P, Q
I’laving
a CD 4
a tape (S
tracks repeatedh' 14
Program Plav 13
R
Recording
on a tape 10
Repeat Play 14
S
Selecting
audio emphasis pt
tracks LI
Settingup 1(1
T
Troubleshooting 22
U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Using
the display 12
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Additional Information
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