Sony KV-27XBR55 User Manual

3-752-990-23(1)

Preface

This section tells you'ahout special features, safety information, and

preparatory information for using

this manual.

Chapter 1: Set up

This section shows you how to get your TV ready.

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

This section gives you basic

information about using your TV.

Chapter 3: Adjustment

This section shows you how to

adjust the picture and sound to your own taste.

Trinitron Color TV

Operating Instructions for 6 models

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

KV-27XBR51 KV-27XBR55 KV-32XBR75

KV-32XBR51 KV-32XBR55 KV-29XBR85

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation

This section shows you how to use the picture-in-picture and other useful features, as well as the program mable Remote Commander.

Appendix

This section gives you the troubleshooting, specifications, glossary and the index.

I For detailed table of contents,

seepages.

m WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

00 NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage’’ within the prod uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Note to CATV system installer in the USA

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guide lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as

practiCEU.

Use of this television receiver for other than private viewing of programs broadcast on UHF or VHP or transmitted by cable companies for the use of the general public may require authorization from the broadcaster/cable company and/or program owner.

If you have any questions or probiems concerning your unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.’’

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompa nying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POURIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EX POSURE.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below.

Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

Table of Contents

Preface

Identify your TV before use Introducing the Sony XBR series

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Chapter 1: Set up

1. Unpack the TV.....................................................................11

2. Install the speakers

(Necessary for KV-27XBR51, KV-32XBR51,

KV-27XBR55, KV-32XBR55.)................................................. 12

Chapter 2: Basic Operation

Chapter 3: Adjustment

4 5

About the manual Names of the parts

3. Prepare the Remote Commander

4. Connect the TV to your antenna/cable................................... 15

5. If you want to connect other equipment

6. Preset TV channels

Watching TV programs.............................................................. 25

Convenient operations...............................................................26

Sound..................................................................................26

Picture................................................................................. 26

Timer................................................................................... 27

Channel............................................................................... 27

Adjusting the picture and sound

Adjusting the picture.............................................................28

Adjusting the sound Adjusting the swivel

(Necessary only for KV-29XBR85)...............................................35

Activating the degauss

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Chapter 4: Advanced Operation

Watching two or more channels

at the same time ........................................................................36

Watching a window picture................................................... 37

Advanced operation of a window picture Scanning other channels Watching several window pictures

simultaneously.....................................................................43

Setting up on the screen

Setting the clock...................................................................45

Labeling each video input mode Direct play function

Captioning the TV stations....................................................52

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48 50

Appendix

Setting the timer-activated functions...........................................54

Setting the ON/OFF timer

Setting the channel block......................................................56

Setting your favorite channel...................................................... 57

Using the programmable Remote Commander.. 59 Operating Sony video equipment Operating non-Sony or Sony video equipment (pre-programmed function) Operating non-Sony or Sony audio and video equipment (learning function)

If you have any trouble...............................................................64

Specifications............................................................................65

Glossary....................................................................................67

Index.........................................................................................68

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Identify Your TV Before Use

In this manual, the inshvctions are given using the model with the maximum functions. Please disregard Information in the manual which does not apply to your TV.

Before you proceed, please check the model number of your TV set. This manual applies to several models and there are slight differences among them. Please check the table below to see what is equipped with your TV before you begin the operation.

* KV-29XBR85 contains the super woofer speakers in the stand.

4 I Preface

I Introducing the Sony XBR Series

With this TV, you can:

• Receive up to 125 cable channels for a total of 181 possible off-air and cable channels with the multi-band VHF/UHRCATV tuner.

• Receive stereo programs and Second Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts with the built-in Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) decoder.

• Get superior VCR playback pictures through the S VIDEO IN jack (when you connect a VCR with an S video output

jack).

• Watch the picture and sound of your VCR through the monitor

output jacks.

• Get hi-fi sound through the variable audio output jacks (when you connect an audio system).

All of these features are usually provided on recent Sony TVs.

• Watch two or more channels at the same time (“picture-in picture”). — Watch another channel or a VCR in a window picture. — Store a TV picture and call it up. (digital memo) — Scan other channels simultaneously and choose one of

them.

(Provided only for KV-27XBR55,32XBRSS, 32XBR75, 29XBR85)

• Get three-dimensional sound reproduction with the 3D sound system (when you connect two main speakers and

one super woofer speaker).

• Get fine picture constantly with the Active Signal Correction

(ASC) s^em. The ASC system adjusts the signals and cor

rects distorted signals for the entire picture on the screen.

• Get natural sound with the Sound Retrieval System

(SRS®)*.

This 8)^em is effective for both stereo and monaural

sound.

• Set up the TV and adjust the picture and the sound in the

on-screen menu. In the on-screen menu, you can set every thing with mainly three buttons,-!-/- and RETURN.

All of these are unique features of the XBR series.

And here are the Sony 's advanced technology that have been applied to the XBR series to obtain high quality picture:

•The New Dynamic picture^ system adjusts picture contrast automatically to produce more detail in both bright and dark areas of every scene.

• The Colorpure Filter^ produces fine picture detail without color spill or color noise.

•The Velocity Modulation (VM) circuitry produces clean and sharp black and white contrasts. (Provided only for KV-29XBR85,32XBR51,32XBR55, 32XBR75)

•The Dynamic Focus'^ circuitry automatically focuses the scanning electron beam for enhanced sharpness over the entire picture, especially in the corners. (Provided only for KV-29XBR85,32XBR51,32XBR55, 32XBR75)

• The Trinitone^ control allows you to adjust the color temperature (tint) of the picture so that you can obtain the best color.

*Sound Retrieval System (SRS*) reproduces the ambience

and dynamics of a live performance, creating the sense of being present at the concert hall or recording studio. SRS lets you enjoy optimum sound from anywhere in the room.

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( • ) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

The (•) Sound Retrieval System is manufactured by Sony Corporation under license from the Hughes Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics. It is covered by U.S.

Patent No. 4,748,669. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

(•), Sound Retrieval System and SRS® are trademarks of the Hughes Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics.

Preface

About the Manual

This manual is designed for you, the average user. You can use this manual to find exactly the information you need, whether or not you are familiar with TV sets.

To get the most out of your TV, it is important to read this manual carefully. It will answer any questions you may have about using the TV. It shows you how the TV works and provides step-by-step instructions on how to use it.

Use the information below to help you follow the instructions in this manual.

• Names of the buttons and positions on the TV are shown in

capital letters:

Ex. Press ENTER.

Set the CABLE VIDEO to VIDEO.

• The steps you need to follow are shown like this; Ex. Press ADO.

• Introductions are in italics, like this: Ex. A Vbu can receive cable TV by connectlg a cable

supplied by your local cable company.

There isagloss£iry provided attheend which liststhedefinitions of certain technical terms that appear in the text. There is also an index provided at the end so that you can find out what page the information you need is on.

Preface

Names of the Parts

See the pages indicated in O for the instructions.

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Front

KV-27XBR51 KV-32XBRS1 KV-27XBR55 KV-32XBR5S

POWER switch® -

STEREO indicator®*

TIMER indicator®

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•CHANNEL buttons ®

• VOLUME buttons ®

•TV/VIDEO button®

■ Remote control detector

’ POWER switch®

■SLEEP indicator® 'STEREO indicator®

■TIMER indicator®

KV-32XBR75

KV-29XBR85

JSUi.

•CHANNEL buttons®

'VOLUME buttons®

•TVIVIDEO button®

' MULTI PICTURE button ®

•TIMER indicator®

• STEREO indicator ®

‘CHANNEL buttons®

■ VOLUME buttons®

•TVIVIDEO button®

•Remote control

detector

'POWER switch®

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Names of the Parts

Rear

VHfVUHFantonnatermlnai® AUDIO OUT (\MRiABLE)Jacl8®

The whitened parts are only for KV-27XBR51,32XBR51,27XBR55,32XBR55.

Preface

Programmable Remote Commander

See aie pages Indicaied in O for instructions.

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MUTiNG button®

Input seiect buttons * (TV. VIDE01, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3)®

Channel number buttons®

DISPLAY button®'

PICTURE buttons®

TIMEbutton®

SWIVEL buttons

(Only tor KV-29XBR85)®

CH (channel) scan buttons *®

CH (channel) INDEX buttons (only for KV-27XBR55,32XBR55, æXBn7S,29XBR8S)@

DIGITAL MEMO button (only for KV-27XBR5S, 32XBR5S, 32XBR7S,29XBR8S)®

On="** button (only for KV-27XBR55,32XBRS5,

32)SR75,29XBR85)® MEMO DISPLAY button

(only for KV-27XBR55.32XBRSS,'

32XBR7S,29XBR85)®

Buttons inside the cover

TV/VTR button*®

SLEEP button®

POWER button * ®

ANTMUX button®

AUTO PROGRAM button ®

(•)SRS

button*

ASC button®

CNTER button®,®

JUMP button®

RAkVORITE button ®

VOL (volume) buttons * ®

A/V WINDOW buttons®,^

* These buttons are also

on the TV.

** This button has the

same (unction as OFF inside the cover.

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CODE SET button®

LEARN button and

-Buttons used for

video equipment®

.VTR V2J3ÎMOP

selector®

•CABLEA/IDEO

To use the buttons inside the cover Slide down the cover.

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Names of the Parts

For models equipped with the panel (KV-27XBR55, 32XBR55,32XBR75,29XBR85), place the panel up or down.

When the panel is up, buttons for video equipment appear. When the panel is down, buttons for picture-in-picture appear.

Mini Remote RM-KiT

The mini commander is supplied only to KV-27XBR51, KV-32XBR51, KV-27XBR55, KV-32XBR55.

Buttons for picture-in-picture

CH SPLIT smp REPUY PIP

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CH posmow AUDIO «SCAN OFF

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101

Preiace

1. Unpack the TV

1 Carefully fate the TV set out of the packing carton ac

cording to the instructions on the outside of the carton. Save the carton and packing materials for later transport.

Note

The supplied accessories are packed in the upper part of the carton. Be sure not to dispose of them.

2 Place the TV in a dry, cool place so that the ventilation

openings at the side of the unit are not blocked.

3 Plug the TV into an AC 120 volt power outlet.

Note on inserting the plug

One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

Safety Notes

Should any liquid or solid object foil into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

For owners of the KV*29XBR85

The cover for rear panel is pactod inside the TV stand.

1 When you unpack the TV, open the TV stand doors and

take the cover out from inside the stand.

2 When you have finished making all the connections (see

page 15 to 19 for connecting information), attach the

cover as illustrated below:

3 S a

Note

When you unpack the TV, take off the shock absorbers. Otherwise^ you will not be able to use the swivel function.

Chapter 1: Set up

2. Install the Speakers (Necessary (or KV-Z7XBR51,32XBR51,27XBRS5 and 32XBR

Step 1: Install the Main Speakers

Attach the supplied screws.

* Or you can attach the main speakers deep at the rear portion

of the TV.

Step 2: Connect the Main Speakers

Make sure to turn off the TV before connecting the speaker cords.

Install the main speakers left and right.

You can place the main speakers anywhere within the reach of the speaker cords instead of attaching them to the TV. When installing them on the TV, be sure not to place them on the woofer. The speakers are provided with camera screws

for installation on a speaker stand, tripod, eta

Connect the black' as illustrated.

Connect the red cord as illustrated.

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Right speaker

Left speaker

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step 3: Connect the Super Woofer

1 Insert the projecting parts at the bottom of the super woof

er into the receptacles on the top of the TV

2 Connect the super woofer cord to the SUPER WOOFER

jack on the rear of the TV.

Notes on the speakers

• Do not carry the TV holding the main speakers.

• The low bass sound is output from the super woofer. Be careful not to block the openings of the super woofer when installing the TV. Otherwise, the low bass sound will not be fully reproduced.

• Be sure to use the supplied speakers, since the TV and the speakers produce sounds as one unit.

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3. Prepare the Remote Commander

Install the batteries in the Programmable Remote Commander

Push to open the lid.

\ Install two size AA (R6) batteries with the correct polarity.

I Replace the lid.

Install the batteries in the Mini Remote

(The Mini Remote is supplied to KV-27XBRS1,32XBR51, 27XBRSSand32XBRSS, only.)

Insert a thin instrument into the hole, and while pressing it in the direction of the arrow (0), pull out the battery

case((|)).

• Under normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be œchausted. Replace both of them with new ones.

• To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you will not use the Remote Commander for a longtime.

I insert a Sony CR2025 battery with the flat surface ' (positive side) upward.

Caution

On the lithium battery

• Keep the iithium batt^ out of the reach of chikiren. Shouid the battery be swaiiowed, immediateiy consult a doctor.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

• Oo not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short* circuit may occur.

• Replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of it in fire.

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4. Connect the TV to Ybur Antenna/Cable

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VtMi can use either an indoor or outdoor antenna with your TV.

We recommend using an outdoor antenna for better picture

quality.

Vbu can receive cable TV by connecting a cable supplied by

your local cable company.

To Connect a VHF, UHF, orVHF/UHF Combination Antenna * or CATV Cable

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of

the cable using the F-type connector.

Attach an F-type connector (not supplied).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

Check your antenna cable type and prepare the end of the cable using the antenna connector.

Attach an antenna connector (not supplied).

Plug the connector into the VHRU HF terminal at the rear of the TV.

Plug the connector into the VHf?UHF terminal at the

rear of the TV.

(Rear of the TV)

VHRUHF

* Most combination antennas are equipped with a signai spiitter.

Remove the spiitter and attach the appropriate connector.

(Rear of the TV)

For better picture quality, connect optional antenna cable S so that the 300-ohm twin-lead cable can be separated » a distance from the TV. S

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4. Connect the TV to YburAntenna/Cabie

If you want to connect both VHP and UHF antennas

If you want to connect both VHF/UHF antennas and a CATV cable

AUX

CONVERTER

•gnus

VHFAJHF

Note

In this case, do not connect anything to the TO CONVERTER terminal.

CATV cable

VHRUHF

antenna cable

If you want to connect a cable with a special converter/decoder * for pay cable TV systems

Use the EAC-66 U/V mixer (not supplied).

1 Prepare the VHP antenna cable end using the appropri

ate connector.

2 Connect the cables to the mixer.

3 Connect the mixer to VHRUHF.

When you use the U/V mixer.

Snow and noise may appear in the pictures of the cable TV channels over 37 (W + 1).

AUX

CON^rreR (notaupplled)

75-ohm coaxial cable

«-HO

VHF/UHF

Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and require speciai converters (decoders) in addition to the normai

cable connection.

* The special converter/decoder will be supplied by the

cable company.

CATV

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15. If Vbu Want to Connect Other Equipment

If You Want to Connect a VCR

With these connections, you wiiibe abie to...

— \flew the pisyback of video tapes — Record TV programs — Records TV program white viewing anodier

VCRs with an $ video output Jack

Rear of TV —I r Signal How

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KV-27/32XBRS1, KV-27/32XBR55

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Notes: The signal input to VIDEO IN cannot be output from S VIDEO OUT.

The signal input to S VIDEO IN can only be output from 8 VIDEO OUT.

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Notes

• If you connect a monaural VCR, connect the audio output of the

VCRtotheL(MONO) jack of VIDE01/2/3 IN of the TV. Vbu can hear the monaural sound from both speakers.

• For operation, refer to the instruction manual furnished with the

VCR.

• Keep the VCR away from the TV if the picture or sound is affected.

• Do not connect the same VCR to output and input.

Chapter 1: Set up 117

5l If Ybu Want to Connect Other Equipment

VCRsArideo disc players not equipped with an S video output Jack

: Signal flow

VCR, Videodisc piayer.etc.

Rear of TV

to audioMdeo output

VM0810S/820S (not supplied)

VMCS10S/820S(notsuppiied)

to audio/ video input

VCR

Preparations

1 UimontheTV.

2 Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV or an input

select button on the Remote Commander so that the “VIDEO’1’,“VIDE02”or“VIDE03”indication appears on the screen. VIDE01 : for equipment connected to VIDE011N VIDEO 2: for equipment connected to VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 3: for equipment connected to VIDEO 3 IN

• You can label each of these input modes. For details,

see page 4&

• You need not to select mode when you use the direct

play function. For details, see page 50.

To view one TV program while recording another Press the TV/VTR mode select button on the VCR or Remote Com mander so that the VCR will be in the TV mode. Press the TV button on the Remote Commander, and select the channel you want to view.

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Operation

For operation, refer to the instruction manual furnished with the VCR.

When you use an infrared remote control VCR, you can operate the VCR with the supplied Remote Commander regardless of it is Sony VCR or non-Sony VCR. See "Using the Programmable Remote Commander" on page 61.

To return to the TV mode — Press the TV/VIDEO button on the TV so that a channel

number appears on the screen.

— Press the TV button on the Remote Commander.

When you cannot obtain a clear picture and/or sound Make sure that the TV/VTR nnode select button on the VCR is set to TV. Re-select the desired channel with the buttons on the TV or the Remote Commander.

Chapter 1: Set up

If You Have an Audio System

— To listen to the TV or connected VCR sound through an audio system

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to line Input.

To adjust the sound level

Leave the amplifier volume, bass and treble controls at their mid position and adjust the levei with the VOLUME buttons

on the TV or the VOL buttons on the Remote Commander.

When you do not want to hear the TV sound,

be sure to set the SPEAKER 8W (switch) on the TV to OFF. The sound from the TV’s speakers will be cut off.

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6. Preset TV Channels

Only With pressing a button, on can preset all receivaNe channels automaticalty.

To Preset All Receivable Channels Automatically

Press POWER on the TV or the Remote Commander to turn the TV on.

POWER

Press ANT/AUX according to the channel to be preset.

Notes

Receivable channels of this TV are:

VHF;2-13 UHF: 14^ Cable: M2S

ANT/AUX

Press AUTO PROGRAM.

AUTO

PROGRAM

To preset VHP. UHF or regular cable TV channels

To preset pay cable TV channels

AUX 3

4 ^ 2

• • •

“AUTO PROGRAM” is displayed on the screen and receivable channels (other than the channels already preset) will be preset in numerical sequence. The channels previously preset remain in the unit's memory. When no more channels can be found, the programming stops and the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To check preset channels

PressCH +/-.

lithe indication '‘VIDE01, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, S VIDEO, LD, or VTR” is displayed on the screen

Press the TVfVIDEO button on the TV or the TV button on the Remote Commander so that a channel number appears.

Without presetting

You can watch TV channels by using the 0-9 buttons and ENTER.

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To Turn the Cable Mode Off (or On)

If you ham cable connected to your TV, follow the steps below to turn the cable connection off or on. Turn cable OFF when you want to prestí or watch VHF or UHF channels, and turn cable ON to prestí or }mtch cable TVchanntís.

Press MENU.

A/V WINDOW

►VIDEO

AUDIO GUIDE SET UP

UseCA Vl&CRETURN]

[EXIT] to quit.

-MENU

-RETURN

Press + / - until > points to "SET UP"

Press RETURN.

RETURN

Press +/- untii > points to “CABLE".

A/V WINDOW

VIDEO AUDIO GUIDE

► SET UP Use[A 7]&[RETURH] [EXIT] "to quit.

SET UP

►TIME SET

VIDEO LABEL CHANNEL CAPTION CHANNEL ERASE CHANNEL ADD CABLE: ON

SET UP TIME SET VIDEO LABEL CHANNEL CAPTION CHANNEL ERASE CHANNEL ADO

► CABLE: ON

Press RETURN.

RETURN

SET UP TIME SET VIDEO LABEL CHANNEL CAPTION

CHANNEL ERASE CHANNEL ADD CABLE: ON

Use[i ?]&[RETURN]

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