Sony STR-DB790, STR-DA1000ES User Manual
4-246-802-17(1)
FM Stereo
FM/AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
STR-DA1000ES
STR-DB790
©2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a ri sk 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.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 equipment and
receiver.
– Connect 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equip ment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-4 0 of the NEC that
provides guidelines 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 practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Except for European model
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR® partner, Sony Corporatio n
has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model STRDA1000ES and STR-DB790. Check your model
number by looking at the lower right corner of the
front panel. In this manual, STR-DA1000ES is used
for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operati on is clearly indicated in th e text,
for example, “STR-DA1000ES only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they ha ve th e sam e or si milar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote:
– STR-DA1000ES:
RM-LG112
–STR-DB790:
RM-PP412
See the separate operating instructions supplied with
the remote.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on th e lo wer portion of the rear panel ( see
the illustration below).
LR
+
–
SURROUND BACK
CENTER
AC OUTLET
SUB WOOFER
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to th e area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surrou nd
System.
* Manufactured under license fr om Dol by
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
**“DTS”, “D TS - ES Dig ital Surround”, and “Neo:6”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Sy st em s , I nc .
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup yo ur
components.......................................6
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........8
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........11
1c: Connecting compon ents with only
analog audio jacks....................13
2: Connecting the antennas...................15
3: Connecting speakers .........................16
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........19
5: Setting up the speakers .....................20
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................ 23
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component.......................24
Listening to multi channel so un d..........24
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................25
Storing FM stations automatically........26
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations........................26
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)....27
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................29
About the indications in the display......30
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components..................................... 36
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields.....................36
Adjusting the equalizer.........................38
Advanced settings.................................38
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 42
Using the Sleep Timer..........................43
Selecting the speaker system................ 43
Recording .............................................44
CONTROL A1II Control System........ 45
Additional Information
Precautions ...........................................46
Troubleshooting....................................47
Specifications .......................................49
List of button locations and reference
pages...............................................52
Index.....................................................54
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers...... .........31
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............31
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field..........................32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ...............................................34
— SURR BACK DECODING
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 8 describe how to hook u p your components to this r eceiver.
Before you begin, refer to “Connectable components” below for the pages which describe how to
connect each component.
After hooking up all your components, proceed to “2: Connecting the antennas” (page 15).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio outpu t
With multi-channel audi o output
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With S-Video or composite video inp ut onl y 14
Satellite tuner
With digital audio outpu t
With analog audio output only
CD/Super Audio CD player
With multi-channel audi o output
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With digital audio outpu t
With analog audio output only
Analog disc turntable 13
Multi-channel decoder 11
VCR, video camera, video game, etc. 14
a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio de co de d by the
component’s internal multi-channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jac ks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, B-Y, R-Y) input jacks.
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
b)
c)
a)
c)
8–9
11–12
8–9
9 or 12
8–9
8–9
11
13
10
13
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume th e use of the followin g optional connecti on
cords (A to H) ( not supplied).
A Audio cord
White (L)
Red (R)
B Audio/video cord
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord
Yellow
D S-video cord
F Coaxial digital cord
G Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural
audio cords G.
H Component video cord
Green
Blue
Red
E Optical digital cord
Notes
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the
components: yellow (video ) to yel low; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When connecting optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie optical digital cords.
If you have Sony components with CONTROL A1II jacks
Getting Started
See “CONTROL A1II Control System” on page 45.
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1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, TV, or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
*
E
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
B/CB
P
/B-Y
DVD
IN
R/CR
P
/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
TV/SAT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
ANTENNA
DVD
IN
IN
U
75
L
R
*
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
MONITOR
TAPE
OUT
OUT
IN
CD/
SACD
U
SIGNAL
FRONT
GND
SURR
SUB WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG VIDEO
CENTER
AF
LR
LR
LR
LR
LR
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
E
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
A
Satellite tuner
* Connect to either the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD CD/SACD) or the OPTICAL DVD IN jack. We
recommend making connections to the ASSIGNABLE COAXIAL IN (DVD CD/SACD) jack.
Note
You can listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the TV/SAT AUDIO IN jacks
on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the T V ’ s video output jack to the TV/SAT V I D EO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or satellite tuner and a DVD player with
COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input
jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals cannot be converted to S-vide o or st an da rd video signals (or vice
versa).
Getting Started
Satellite tuner
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
Y
R-Y
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B-Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
TV/SAT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
ANTENNA
DVD
IN
IN
U
75
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
MONITOR
TAPE
OUT
OUT
IN
CD/
SACD
U
SIGNAL
FRONT
GND
SURR
SUB WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
Y
R-Y
LR
LR
LR
LR
LR
CENTER
DVD player
INPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
R-Y
HCDCDH
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
CDH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
S VIDEO
TV monitor
Y
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
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Hooking up an MD/Tape deck
For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 7.
MD/Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
INOUT
Y
PB/C
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
AM
FM
B
TV/SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
LINE
L
R
l
INOUT
l
R
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
MONITOR
DVD
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CD/
SACD
U
SIGNAL
FRONT
U
GND
SURR
75
SUB WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG VIDEO
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
EE A A
l
l
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
CENTER
L
LR
LR
LR
LR
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
10
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compa tible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
You cannot make digital recordings of digital multi channel surround signals.
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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks
1 Connect the audio jacks.
If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with mult i channel output jacks, you can connect
it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi
channel input jac ks can be used to connect an external mul ti channel decoder.
For detail s on the req uired cords (A
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
–H), see page 7.
Y
PB/C
B
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
DVD
TV/SAT
IN
IN
AM
U
COAXIAL
FM
75
ANTENNA
LR
LR
IN
PHONO
IN
MONITOR
OUT
U
SIGNAL
GND
MD/
TAPE
CD/
SACD
FRONT
SURR
MULTI CH IN
LR
OUT
IN
LR
LR
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
ANALOG VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
AA G G
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
DVD player,
Super Audio CD player,
Multi channel decoder, etc.
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
Getting Started
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi-channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital, and DTS.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
The following illustration shows how t o connect a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y,
R-Y) output jacks. Conn ect i ng a TV with component vi deo input jacks allows you t o enjoy higher
quality video.
Note
On this receiver, the component vi de o sign al s cannot be converted to S-video or standard vide o si gna ls ( or vic e
versa).
DVD player
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
R-Y
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B-Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
TV/SAT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
ANTENNA
DVD
IN
IN
U
75
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
Y
MONITOR
OUT
U
SIGNAL
GND
S VIDEO
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
IN
CD/
SACD
FRONT
SURR
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
ANALOG VIDEO
LR
LR
LR
LR
LR
LR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
TV monitor
R-Y
INPUT
COMPONENT
B-Y
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Y
S VIDEO
HCDCDH
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For detail s on the req uired cords (A–H), see pa ge 7.
Turntable
A
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
PB/C
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
AM
FM
B
TV/SAT
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
PHONO
MD/
MONITOR
DVD
TAPE
OUT
IN
CD/
SACD
U
SIGNAL
FRONT
U
GND
SURR
75
MULTI CH IN
A
OUTPUT
LR
LR
IN
IN
LR
OUT
IN
LR
LR
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
ANALOG VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
l
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
LINE
OUTMONITOR
IN
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
INOUT
l
AA
LINE
L
R
Getting Started
CD/Super Audio CD
player
MD/Tape deck
Note
If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the U SIGNAL GND terminal.
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your T V to the MONITOR jack s, you can watch the vide o f rom the selected input
(page 24). For details on the requir ed cords (A
VCR
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
/B-Y
DVD
IN
P
R/CR
/R-Y
TV/
To the
VIDEO 3
INPUT jacks
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
B, D
Camcorder or
TV game
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
CONTROL
A1
TV/SAT
AM
COAXIAL
FM
ANTENNA
MONITOR
DVD
IN
IN
SIGNAL
U
75
–H), see page 7.
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
B BDC
L
L
LR
IN
PHONO
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
OUT
CD/
SACD
U
FRONT
GND
SURR
MULTI CH IN
LR
IN
LR
LR
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
ANALOG VIDEO
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
INOUT
OUTMONITOR
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
INPUT
S VIDEO
1
2
L
BB DD
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
IN
L
R
VCR
OUT
L
L
R
L
L
INOUT
INPUT
OUTPUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
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2: Connecting the antennas
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM wire antenna.
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO
Y
OPTICAL
PB/C
B
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
MD
IN
MD
OUT
COAXIAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
CD/SACD
CONTROL
A1
/B-Y
P
R/CR
/R-Y
AM
FM
ANTENNA
TV/SAT
IN
COAXIAL
PHONO
MD/
MONITOR
DVD
TAPE
OUT
IN
OUT
CD/
SACD
U
SIGNAL
FRONT
U
GND
SURR
75
MULTI CH IN
*
*
The shape of the connector varies depend ing on the area code.
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver and other components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire an ten n a.
• After connecting the FM wire ante nna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
• Do not use the U SIGNAL GND terminal for grounding the receiver.
L
R
LR
IN
IN
LR
IN
LR
LR
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
ANALOG VIDEO
AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUTMONITOR
I N
VIDEO
1
OUT
IN
VIDEO
2
OUT
IN
DVD
TV/
IN
SAT
LR
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 7.1 channel system (STRDA1000ES) or 6.1 channel speake r system (STR-D B790).
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five sp eake rs (two front speakers, a
center speake r, and two surround speakers) and a sub w oofer (5.1 channel ).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one addit ional surround bac k s p eaker (6.1 channel ) or t w o surround back speakers (7.1
channel, STR-DA1000ES only) (see “Selecting the surr ound back decodin g m ode” on page 34) .
Example of 7.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Sub woofer
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Surround speaker (L)
Surround back speaker (R)
Surround back speaker (L)
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker right behind the listening position.
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
Speaker impedance
To enjoy the best possible multi channel surround, connect speakers with a nominal impedance of 8
ohms or higher to the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals, and set
the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “8Ω”. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
speakers if you are not sure of their impedance. (This information is often on the back of the speaker.)
Alternatively, you may connect speakers with nominal imped ances betwee n 4 and 8 ohms to any or all
of the speaker terminals. However, be sure to set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR to “4Ω” if you
connect even one speaker with a nominal impedance between 4 and 8 ohms.
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before adjusting the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
STR-DA1000ES
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Getting Started
Surround speaker
(L)
Surround back
speaker (R)
EeAEe
+
SURR
–
+
FRONT
B
–
+
FRONT
A
–
SPEAKERS
FRONT B**
A
E
e
E
*
Surround back
speaker (L)
*
Ee
AA
Center speaker
Ee
A
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
+
–
+
–
LR
A
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
4
8
B
e
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
AC OUTLET
LR
SURR
BACK
LR
CENTER
LR
SUB WOOFERSPEAKERS
eAE
Surround speaker
(R)
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Sub woofer
* You can select the front speake rs you want to us e with SPEAKERS. F or details , see “Select ing the speak er system”
(page 43).
**If you connect only one surround back speake r, co nne ct it to the S PEAKERS SURR BACK L terminal.
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