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Swann SW242-6T4, P-6T4 User Manual

4 Channel H.264 DVR
www.swannsecurity.com
P-6T4, SW242-6T4
Swann Security
EN110608
FCC WARNING STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Important Notice
All jurisdictions have specific laws and regulations regarding the use of cameras. Before using any camera for any purpose, it is the buyer’s responsibility to b e aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations. The legality of watching people other than you changes from country to country and even state to state. Contact your local government’s privacy information body or your local Police for more information on what if any restrictions you may face.
WARNING: Important notice about correct usage of the power adapter
The correct orientation for the enclosed power adapter is in a vertical or floor mount position.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 DVR Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Main Features and Specification.........................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 Panel Function...................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Check the Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Front Panel & Interface Terminals .......................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Back Panel & Interface Terminals.......................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Remote Controller Introduction...........................................................................................................................................5
2.4.1 Use Remote Controller.......................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.4.2 Facie of Remote Controller................................................................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide....................................................................................................................................10
3.1 How to Start DVR..............................................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Main Menu Setting............................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 Live Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2.3 Record Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.5 PTZ Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................22
3.2.6 User Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.7 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.2.8 Manager Tools..................................................................................................................................................................................................29
3.3 Shortcut Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................33
3.3.1 PTZ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
3.3.2 Search..............................................................................................................................................................................................................34
3.3.3 Information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................39
3.3.4 Other................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 4 Remote Surveillance........................................................................................................................................41
4.1 Accessing DVR.................................................................................................................................................................41
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4.1.1 Accessing DVR in LAN.....................................................................................................................................................................................41
4.1.2 Accessing DVR in WAN...................................................................................................................................................................................42
4.2 Main Interface...................................................................................................................................................................44
4.2.1 Login................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
4.2.2 Snap Picture ....................................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.3 Parameter Settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.4 Record .............................................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.5 Camera Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2.6 DVR Status Panel......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................45
4.3 Remote Playback and Search..........................................................................................................................................46
4.3.1 Remote Playback.............................................................................................................................................................................................46
4.3.2 Other Functions................................................................................................................................................................................................47
4.4 Remote DVR Configuration ..............................................................................................................................................50
4.4.1 Basic Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................52
4.4.2 Live Configuration............................................................................................................................................................................................53
4.4.3 Record Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.4.4 Alarm Configuration..........................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.4.5 Network Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.4.6 User Configuration...........................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.4.7 Manage Tools...................................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.5 Remote PTZ.....................................................................................................................................................................57
CHAPTER 5 Operation with Mouse .....................................................................................................................................61
5.1 Switch the Display of Channel..........................................................................................................................................61
5.2 Enter the Menu List...........................................................................................................................................................61
5.2.1 Search..............................................................................................................................................................................................................61
5.2.2 Configuration....................................................................................................................................................................................................61
5.2.3 PTZ Control......................................................................................................................................................................................................62
5.3 Fast Reverse and Fast Forward .......................................................................................................................................63
CHAPTER 6 Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................................................64
Appendix A Main Standard & Parameter............................................................................................................................65
Appendix B Record Capability ............................................................................................................................................67
Appendix C Abbreviation...................................................................................................................................................677
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1 DVR Introduction
This DVR adopts the unique solution of Dual Stream technology, with a main processor that can process the signal of DVR recording and signal of internet transmission simultaneously, utilizing standard H.264 algorithm, the latest advanced video compression format. The solution allows DVR to have powerful internet function of remote controlling DVR completely, good internet speed, and high quality picture recording with very low bit rate, saving HDD space with long hour recordings.
1.2 Main Features and Specification
LIVE SURVEILLANCE
• Support channel security by hiding live display
• Display the local record state and basic information
• Two level password control: administrator and common user
COMPRESSION FORMAT
Standard H.264.
RECORD MEDIA
The DVR supports to install one SATA HDD to record only.
BACKUP
• Support to backup via USB to USB flash memory
• Support to backup remotely by network client
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RECORD & PLAY BACK
• Record modes: Manual operation, Sensor detection, Schedule Record an d Motion detection
• Support HDD recycle
• Support single channel playback
• Support deleting and locking the record
• Support remote playback in Network Client through LAN or internet
• Two record search mode: time search and event search
ALARM
4 alarm inputs and 1 alarm output.
PTZ CONTROL
• Support various PTZ protocols
• Support various PTZ preset
• Support remote PTZ control
COMMUNICATION PORT
RS 485 communication port.
NETWORK
• Support TCP/IP protocol
• Support remote DVR configuration
• Support static IP, dynamic IP (DHCP) and PPPoE
• On-time live surveillance, remote playback, remote backup
• Remote PTZ control and Preset
• Support IE browser for Network Client software
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CHAPTER 2 Panel Function
Please make sure DVR is powered off before you connect the DVR with other equipment. Do not hot plug in!
2.1 Check the Accessories
When you receive the machine, please check accessories and make sure you have all the parts. Normally, accessories include: a mouse， a Remote Controller, a power cable, a CD-ROM with ‘Network Client’ software
and some screws for installing HDD. You could use screwdriver and some screws to fix the HDD into DVR. The DVR can connect one HDD only.
2.2 Front Panel & Interface Terminals
The buttons on the Front Panel please refer to the entity. There might be slightly difference from below figures. You could contrast below figure to the entity for realizing the function of every button.
The Front Panel and interface terminal is shown as Fig2.1 Front Panel.
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CH 1
SEARCH
CH 2
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9
CH 4
POWER
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Digital Video Recorder
RECORD
PLAY
REW
FORWARD
3 4
2
1 Power button 2 Record button 3 Play button 4 Fast Backward button 5 Fast Forward button 6 Stop button 7 Information button 8 Left /Up /Right /Down buttons 9 Quad/Enter button 10 Search button
STOP
5 6
Fig2.1 Front Panel
INFO
7 8
CH 3
QUAD/ENTER
2.3 Back Panel & Interface Terminals
The interfaces on the Back Panel please refer to the entity. There might be slightly difference from below figure. You could contrast below figure and the entity for realizing the function of every interface.
The Back Panel and interface terminal is shown as Fig2.2 Back Panel.
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1 Power plug 2 Alarm in/alarm out 3 RS485 4 USB interface 5 LAN port 6 Audio in 1-2 7 S-video output 8 Audio output 9 Video output 10 Video in 1-4
Fig2.2 Back Panel
2.4 Remote Controller Introduction
2.4.1 Use Remote Controller
Notice: Please note that Remote Controller is not a standard part of this DVR. Your package might not include it.
Steps of using the Remote Controller are described as below:
STEP1 Put the battery into the Remote Controller.
1. Open the battery cover of the Remote Controller.
2. Put into two AAA batteries whose model is 7 and make sure that they are not inserted upside down.
3. Put back the battery cover.
STEP2 Check the followings if the Remote Controller does not work.
− Whether the battery’s anode and cathode are in the correct position or not.
− Whether the power of the battery is ran out or not.
− Whether there is barrier between the Remote Controller and DVR or not.
− Whether there are some signals which transmitted by other devices disturbing the Remote Controller or
not.
Notice: If the possibilities above are excluded, please contact with vendor to change the Remote Controller.
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2.4.2 Facie of Remote Controller
The entire facie of the Remote Controller is shown in Fig2.3 Remote Controller.
Fig2.3 Remote Controller
All buttons on the Remote Controller describes as below table. You could use "A" button on the Remote Controller to switch the input mode.
Button Name Description
POWER
REC
INFO
1-16
1X1
Power Button Press the button to shutdown the DVR.
Record Button If the DVR does not record, press the button to start recording. If the DVR is recording, press the button to stop recording.
Information Button Press the button to display state information of the DVR on the screen.
Number Buttons These number buttons are used for selecting channels and other functions.
Full-screen display mode Press the button to display the picture of single channel.
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Button Name Description
Four-screen display mode Press the button to display the pi cture of f our cha nnel s. Pr ess " 1X1" button in four-screen display mode to enter the channel 1. Nine-screen display mode Press the button to displa y the picture of nine channels. Press " 1X1" button in nine-screen display mode to enter the channel 1. Sixteen-screen display mode Press the button to display the picture of sixteen channels. Press "1X1" button in sixteen-screen display mode to enter the channel 1. Menu button Press the button to enter the main menu (referred Fig3.2 Main Menu). Otherwise press the button to return the previous menu or exit the menu. Search button Press the button to enter to recording search page.
Up button Press the button to upward move the cursor.
Left button Press the button to leftward move the cursor.
Right button Press the button to rightward move the cursor.
Down button Press the button to downward move the cursor. Play for single frame button Press the left SR to go back by single frame. Press the right SF to go forward by single frame. Switch for channel button Press the button to switch t he channel one by one. "-" is us ed to display next bigger number ch annel, and "+" is used to display next smaller number channel. You also can switch the channel by pressing number buttons.
Play and Pause button Press the button to play record. Press the button once again to pause record.
Fast reverse button Press the button to backward play the record. There are three backward multiple to choose: 2X, 4X, 8X.
Fast forward button Press the button to forward play the record. There are three forward multiple to choose: 2X, 4X, 8X.
2X2
3X3
4X4
MENU
SEARCH Upward
Leftward
Rightward
Downward SR SF
-SET+
Play
Fast backward
Fast forward
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Button Name Description
Stop Stop button: Press the button to stop playing record.
Audio switch
SEQ
A
PTZ
Zoom+/-
FOCUS+/-
IRIS+/-
SPEED+/-
Audio switch button Press the button to switch the audio of the channel.
Sequence Button Press the button to make DVR display channels in turn.
A Button Press the button to switch the mode of font form.
PTZ button Press the button to enter the PTZ mode.
Zoom button Control the Fast Speed Dome to zoom-in and zoom out.
FOCUS button Control the focus of the Fast Speed Dome.
Aperture button Control the input lightness of theFast Speed Dome.
SPEED- button Control the rotational speed of the Fast Speed Dome.
The following table shows all letters which number buttons correspond.
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Number Button Corresponding Letter Number Button Corresponding Letter
1 ().@<> 2 ABC/abc 3 DEF/def 4 GHI/ghi 5 JKL/jkl 6 MNO/mno 7 PQRS/pqrs 8 TUV/tuv 9 WXYZ/wxyz
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CHAPTER 3 Basic Operation Guide
3.1 How to Start DVR
Notice: Before you power on the machin e, ple as e make sure the power input of DVR is eligible for local power supply.
If the power indicator light is off, please do as the following to start DVR:
STEP1 Connect DVR to AC adaptor and plug in. STEP2 Turn on the DVR. STEP3 Wait for DVR to initialize.
After the DVR is powered on, ‘STARTING……’ appears on the screen, which indicates DVR is initializin g. When ‘WELCOME’ is displayed, you have been in live display mode. You could press "Menu" button to enter the Main Menu.
The symbols which are displayed on the screen are explained as following table.
Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning
LIVE Live state REC Manual record A Sensor record M Motion record DISK Ratio of using HDD V-LOSS Video loss
3.2 Main Menu Setting
Steps of entering the Main Menu are described as below: STEP1 Press "Menu" button and input username and password (referred Fig 3.1 Login), you will see the Main Menu
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(referred Fig3.2 Main Menu).
MAIN MENU
BASIC CONFIG LIVE CONFIG
RECORD CONFIG ALARM CONFIG PTZ CONFIG USER CONFIG NETWORK MANAGER TOOLS
Fig3.1 Login
Fig3.2 Main Menu
STEP2 Press "Up", "Down", "Right" and "Left" buttons to move cursor, selection highlighted by yellow. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to enter the sub-menu. And press "Menu" key to get back to Main Menu when yo u use the
front panel to operate. The structure of the main menu is shown in Fig3.3.
Fig3.3 Structure of Main Menu
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3.2.1 Basic Configuration
Basic Configuration menu is shown as Fig3.4 Basic Configuration.
Fig3.4 Basic Configuration
Fig3.5 Time Adjust
1. VIDEO FORMAT After you enter the Basic Configuration menu, you need to set the video format. There are two options to choose: NTSC and PAL.
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor manually. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to change the video format.
2. TIME POSITION You could set positio n of displaying time. There are three options to choose:
• TOP: Time is displayed on top of the screen.
• BOTTOM: Time is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
• NO: Do not display time on the screen.
3. DVR NAME You could set DVR name. Range for inputting the words contents letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from ‘0’ to ‘9’.
STEP1 Press "A" button to switch the inputting mode
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STEP2 Modify the DVR name. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation.
4. DVR ID You could set DVR ID. It consists of three numbers.
STEP1 Press "Up", fDown", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to modify numbers. STEP3 Input three numbers, and press "Enter" key to confirm modifying the parameter. STEP4 Press "OK" button to confirm the operation.
5. DATE FORMAT There are three options to choose:
• Asian Date format: YY/MM/DD.
• European Date format: DD/MM/YY.
• American Date format: MM/DD/YY.
6. TIME ADJUST Time Adjust menu is shown as Fig3.5 Time Adjust. You must stop recording first to adjust time.
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Use the numbers to modify time.
You also can use "+" and "-" button to modify time.
STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation.
Notice: If time that you adjust is less than current time, the record between adjusted time and current time will be delete automatically.
7. BUZZER ALARM You could set contin ual time for buzzer alarm. There are seven options to choose: always, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 4 minutes.
3.2.2 Live Configuration
Live Configuration menu is shown as Fig3.6 Live Configuration.
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Fig3.6 Live Configuration
1. CHANNEL
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the channel which you want to set.
2. CHANNEL NAME You could set the cha nn el name. Range for inputting the words contents letters from ‘a’ to ‘z’ and numbers from ‘0’ to ‘9’.
STEP1 Press "A" button to switch the inputting mode. STEP2 Input channel name. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation.
3. SHOW NAME If select "SHOW NAME" check box, the camera name will be displayed in live displa y mode. If unselect "SHOW NAME" check box, the camera name will not be displayed.
4. CHANNEL HIDE If select "HIDE" check box, the picture of the channel will not be displayed in live display mode. But it is also recorded. If unselect "HIDE" check box, the picture will be displayed.
5. CHANNEL COLOR
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Modify value of contrast, brightness, saturation and hue of the picture.
6. COPY CONFIG TO Copy the configurations of this channel to any other selected channel.
STEP1 Select the channel which this chann el will be copied to. STEP2 Press "COPY" button. STEP3 Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation.
3.2.3 Record Configuration
Record Configuration menu is shown as Fig3.7 Record Configuration. You could enter the menu to set the parameters of record.
RECORD CONFIG
VIDEO RESOLUTION : <CIF> RECYCLE :
PRERECORD TIME : <15 S> TIME STAMP :
CHANNEL : <CAM1> VIDEO QUALITY : <HIGHEST>
AUDIO : SCHEDULE RECORD : FRAME RATE SETUP : (FPS)
MANUAL: <25> SCHEDULE: <25> MOTION: <25> SENSOR : <25>
COPY TO: <ALL>
OK CANCEL
Fig3.7 Record Configuration
SETUP
COPY
Fig3.8 Schedule Setup
1. VIDEO RESOLUTION The resolution of different video format are: PAL: 352*288(CIF); NTSC: 352*240(CIF).
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2. RECYCLE If select "RECYCLE" check box to have continuous recording, DVR will overwrite the oldest record when HDD is full. If you unselect "RECYCLE" check box, the DVR will stop recording when the HDD is full.
3. TIME STAMP If selecting the check box, record time will be displayed on the bottom of screen when playing back the record.
4. PRERECORD TIME Prerecord time is the record time before alarm. There are two options to choose: 5 seconds and 10 seconds.
5. CHANNEL
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the channel which you want to set.
6. VIDEO QUALITY There are five options to choose: lowest, lower, medium, higher and highest. Higher picture quality is, the picture is clearer. And the rate of using HDD is larger.
7. AUDIO If you select "AUDIO" check box, DVR will record audio when it records video. Otherwise it will not record audio.
Notice: When you playback the record, you can press "AUDIO" button to switch the sound of corresponding channel.
8. SCHEDULE RECORD Setting of the Schedule Record is shown as Fig3.8 Schedule Setup.
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor to "SCHEDULE RECORD" option in the Record Configuration menu.
STEP2 Select "SCHEDULE RECORD" check box. STEP3 Press "Setup" button to enter the Schedule Setup menu.
Press "ESC" button on the front panel to get back to upper menu. STEP4 In the Schedule Setup menu, press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP5 Press "Enter" key to enter the time set. STEP6 Press "+" and "-" buttons on the front panel to modify the time. STEP7 Press "Enter" key to confirm the setup.
On weekday and holiday, you can select record whole day or set four periods of time to record.
9. FRAME RATE SETUP
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Frame rate is the recording picture amount per second. If you choose 15, the picture recording rate i s 15 frames per second.
You could set frame rate for di fferent record mode. If the video format is NTSC, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30. The maximum of the frame rate is
30. If the video format is PAL, there will be five frame rates to choose: 1, 3, 6, 12 and 25. The maximum of the frame rate is 25.
10. COPY TO You could copy the setting of this channel to any other selected channel.
3.2.4 Alarm Configuration
Alarm Setup menu is shown as Fig3.9 Alarm Configuration. You could enter the submenu to set the parameters of the alarm.
MOTION ALARM
Motion Alarm submenu is shown as Fig3.10 Motion Alarm Configuration.
Fig3.9 Alarm Configuration Fig3.10 Motion Alarm Configuration
1. HOLD TIME It sets the record time after the alarm happened. There are two options to choose: 1 minute and 2 minutes. It also sets the
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distant time of detecting the motion. If the HOLD TIME is 1 minute, the motion which is detected will only trigger the alarm once in 1 minute.
2. CHANNEL
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "Enter" key to switch the channel which you want to set.
3. DETECTION "DETECTION" checked means to motion detection activated, unchecked means to motion detection disabled.
4. SENSITIVITY It is the sensitivity of the motion detection.
The range is from ‘1’ to ‘8’. The bigger value is, the sensitivity is higher.
5. TO REC If select "TO REC" check box, DVR will record when there is motion event. If not, DVR will not record.
6. ALARM OUT There are two alarms out options to choose: ALARMOUT1 and BUZZER.
7. SCHEDULE It is the schedule of the motion detection. The default schedule is everyday. Press "SETUP” button to set motion detection schedule.
8. AREA
STEP1 Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to move the cursor. STEP2 Press "SETUP" button to enter the Area Setup submenu.
It shows the setting of detection area (referred Fig3.11 Detection Area Setup). The fuchsia area means to be
unselected. The transparent live area means to be selected. There are four options of the Detection Area Setup
to choose:
− ALL: All area will be detected.
− CUSTOM: The part which you select will be detected.
− NULL: No area will be detected.
− BACK: Go back to Motion Alarm Configuration menu.
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Fig3.11 Detection Area Setup
Substeps of manually selecting the detection area are described as below:
1. In the Area Setup submenu, press "Up" and "Down" buttons to choose "CUSTOM" option.
2. Press "Enter" key to confirm the operation.
3. Press "Up", "Down", "Left" and "Right" buttons to choose the part which needs to be detected.
4. Press "Enter" key to select or cancel the part.
5. Press "Esc" button to confirm the option and exit " CUSTOM" optio n.
STEP3 Press "BACK" option to go back the Motion Alarm Configuration menu.
Notice: In Continuous recor din g mode, Manual Record and A l arm R e c ord are activated at the same time. If th e Alarm Record occurs, the DVR
remains recording continuously. You can find the alarm event through ‘3.3.2 Search’ function of ‘3 Search by Event’.
9. COPY TO You could copy the setting of this channel to any other selected channel.
SENSOR ALARM
Sensor alarm submenu is shown as Fig3.12 Sensor Alarm Configuration. Every Sensor matches one or more channel.
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