Sony STR-DE598 User Manual
2-549-732-15(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-DE598
©2005 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 newspapers, 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.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and huma n health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
household waste. Instea d it shall be
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 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.
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 modif ication not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
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Note to CATV system installer:
SURROUND
FRONT A
SURROUND BACK
CENTER FRONT B
LR
LR
LR
LR
+
––
+
–
SPEAKERS
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 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, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
For customers in the United States,
Canada and Australia
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered
mark. As an E
NERGY STAR
®
partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the E
NERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
STR-DE598. Check your model number by looking
at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, the models of area code U is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 44–47.
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
®
2-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
Area code
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your
components....................................... 5
1a: Connecting components with
digital audio output jacks ...........7
1b: Connecting components with
multi channel output jacks........ 10
1c: Connecting components with only
analog audio jacks .................... 12
2: Connecting the antennas ...................14
3: Connecting speakers ......................... 15
4: Connecting the AC power cord ........17
5: Setting up the speakers .....................18
6: Adjusting the speaker levels and
balance............................................21
— TEST TONE
Amplifier Operation
Selecting the component .......................22
Listening to multi channel sound .......... 23
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio....................23
Storing FM stations automatically ........ 24
— AUTOBETICAL
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Presetting radio stations ........................25
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 26
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
Changing the display.............................27
About the indications in the display......28
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers ...............30
Enjoying higher fidelity sound..............30
— AUTO FORMAT DIRECT
Selecting a sound field .......................... 32
Selecting the surround back decoding
mode ............................................... 34
— SURR BACK DECODING
Advanced Adjustments and
Settings
Assigning the component video input .. 36
— COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT ASSIGN
(Except for models of area code
CEL, CEK)
Switching the audio input mode for digital
components..................................... 36
— INPUT MODE
Customizing sound fields ..................... 37
Adjusting the tone................................. 38
Advanced settings................................. 39
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and inputs........ 41
Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 42
Selecting the speaker system ................ 42
Recording ............................................. 43
Operations Using the Remote
RM-AAU001
Before you use your remote.................. 44
Remote button description.................... 44
Changing the factory setting of an input
button.............................................. 47
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................... 48
Troubleshooting.................................... 49
Specifications ....................................... 51
List of button locations and reference
pages............................................... 55
Index .........................................Back page
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Getting Started
1: Check how to hookup your components
Steps 1a through 1c beginning on page 7 describe how to hook up your components to this receiver.
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 14).
Connectable components
Component to be connected Page
DVD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
TV monitor
With component video input
With composite video input only 13
Satellite tuner
With digital audio output
With analog audio output only
Super Audio CD/CD player
With digital audio output
With multi channel audio output
With analog audio output only
MD/Tape deck
With analog audio output only
Multi channel decoder 10
VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. 13
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
c)
a)
b)
c)
c)
7–8
10–11
7–8
8 or 11
7–8
7–8
9
10
12
12
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a)
Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc.
b)
Model with MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. This connection is used to output the audio decoded by the
component’s internal multi channel decoder through this receiver.
c)
Model equipped only with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc.
d)
Model with component video (Y, PB/CB/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) input jacks.
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Required cords
The hookup diagrams on the subsequent pages assume the use of the following optional connection
cords (A to G) (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 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 yellow; 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.
E Coaxial digital cord
F Monaural audio cord
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords F.
G Component video cord
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK)
Green
Blue
Red
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.
1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks
Hooking up a DVD player, TV monitor or satellite tuner
For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6.
1 Connect the audio jacks.
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
L
R
AE
Getting Started
MONITOR
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
D
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
L
R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
A
OUTPUT
AUDIO
OUT
Satellite tuner
Note
You can also listen to the sound of your TV by connecting your TV’s audio output jacks to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN
jacks on the receiver. In this case, do not connect the TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO IN jack on the
receiver.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a TV or
satellite tuner and a DVD player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output
B/CB
jacks. Connecting a TV with component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
INPUT
VIDEO
TV monitor
Satellite tuner
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
Y
GC
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
MONITOR
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
DVD
IN
L
R
SURROUND
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
WOOFER
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
L
R
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
CG
OUTPUT
VIDEO
P
R/CR
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
GC
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
OUT
DVD player
Note
On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (or vice versa).
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Hooking up a Super Audio CD/CD player
For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6.
Getting Started
MONITOR
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
DA
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
Super Audio CD/
CD player
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Tip
All the digital audio jacks are compatible with 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz sampling frequencies.
Note
The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
SA-CD/CD OPTICAL IN jack on this receiver. Connect to the analog input jacks (SA-CD/CD IN jacks). Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
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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 multi 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 jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.
For details on the required cords (A
–G), see page 6.
MONITOR
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AA FF
L
R
Super Audio CD player,
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
DVD player,
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Multi channel decoder, etc.
Tip
This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby
Digital and DTS.
Note
When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub
woofer using the controls on the connected component.
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2 Connect the video jacks.
(Except for models of area code CEL, CEK) The following illustration shows how to connect a DVD
player with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, P
/B-Y, PR/CR/R-Y) output jacks. Connecting a TV with
B/CB
component video input jacks allows you to enjoy higher quality video.
TV monitorDVD player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
INPUT
Y
VIDEO
INPUT
COMPONENT
PR/CR/R–Y PB/CB/B–Y
Y
Getting Started
GC
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
GC
MONITOR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
FRONT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
DVD
IN
L
R
SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
Note
On this receiver, the standard video signals cannot be converted to component video signals (or vice versa).
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1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks
Hooking up audio components
For details on the required cords (A–G), see page 6.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
Super Audio CD/
CD player
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
A
OUTPUT
LINE
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
L
R
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
OUT
A
MONITOR
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
l
l
A
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
MD/Tape deck
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
IN
L
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
CENTER
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
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Hooking up video components
If you connect your TV to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, you can watch the video from the selected
input (page 22). For details on the required cords (A
–G), see page 6.
Getting Started
To the VIDEO 3
IN/PORTABLE
AV IN jacks
(Front panel)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
B
Camcorder or
video game
Satellite tuner
ANTENNA
AM
L
L
R
R
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
SA-CD/CD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
B C
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 2
DVD
VIDEO 1
OUT
B
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
L
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
OUT
TV monitor
INPUT
VIDEO
MONITOR
L
R
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
L
IN
B
L
R
VCR
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
CENTER
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
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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)
MONITOR
FRONT
MULTI CH IN
COMPONENT VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO 2INMONITOR
DVD
IN
L
CENTER
R
SUB
SURROUND
WOOFER
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Y
PB/C
B
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
SA-CD/CD
AM
OUT ININ
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
L
R
R
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
*
* The shape of the connector varies depending 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 antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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3: Connecting speakers
Connect your speakers to the receiver. This receiver allows you to use a 6.1 channel speaker system.
To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound requires five speakers (two front speakers, a
center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a sub woofer (5.1 channel).
You can enjoy high fidelity reproduction of DVD software recorded in the Surround EX format if you
connect one additional surround back speaker (6.1 channel) (see “Selecting the surround back decoding
mode” on page 34).
Example of 6.1 channel speaker system configuration
Center speaker
Front speaker (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer
Getting Started
Surround speaker (Left)
Surround back speaker
Tips
• When you connect 6.1 channel speaker system, place the surround back speaker behind the listening position.
• Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.
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Required cords
A Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Front speaker
(Right)
Ee
A
B
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
Front speaker
(Left)
Ee
A
T VIDEO
Y
P
B/CB
/B–Y
P
R/CR
/R–Y
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
+ +
SPEAKERS
E
Center speaker Surround back
EeAEe
A
SURROUND BACK
–
FRONT A
––
SURROUND
A
+
CENTER FRONT B
SPEAKERS
LR
LR
e
LR
LR
A
E
speaker
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
e
Sub woofer
Surround speaker
(Right)
Surround speaker
(Left)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals. You can
select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button. For details, see “Selecting
the speaker system” (page 42).
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4: Connecting the AC power cord
Setting the voltage selector
If your receiver has a voltage selector on the rear
panel, check that the voltage selector is set to the
local power supply voltage. If not, use a
screwdriver to set the selector to the correct
position before connecting the AC power cord to
a wall outlet.
120V 220V 240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Connecting the AC power
cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
LR
LR
FRONT B
b
To a wall
outlet
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using the receiver for the first time,
initialize the receiver by performing the
following procedure.
This procedure can also be used to return
settings you have made to their factory defaults.
Use the buttons on the receiver for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“PUSH” and “ENTER” appears in the
display alternatingly.
3 Press ENTER.
“CLEARING” appears in the display for a
while, then “CLEARED” appears.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL,
TONE and CUSTOMIZE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names for inputs and preset
stations.
• MASTER VOLUME –/+ is set to “VOL
MIN”.
• Input is set to DVD.
Getting Started
AC power cord
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