Technics SL-1500C, SL-15000C Owner's Manual
SL-1500C
Direct Drive Turntable System
Platine tourne-disque à entraînement direct
Owner's Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Music is borderless and timeless, touching people’s hearts across cultures and generations.
Each day the discovery of a truly emotive experience from an unencountered sound awaits.
Let us take you on your journey to rediscover music.
Sans frontières, la musique est aussi intemporelle, touchant le coeur des gens en traversant les
cultures et les générations.
Tous les jours, nous attendons la révélation d’une expérience émotionnelle authentique à partir d’un
son venu de nulle part.
Permettez-nous de vous emmener en voyage pour redécouvrir la musique.
Delivering the Ultimate Emotive Musical Experience to All
At Technics we understand that the listening experience is not purely about technology but the
magical and emotional relationship between people and music.
We want people to experience music as it was originally intended and enable them to feel the
emotional impact that enthuses and delights them.
Through delivering this experience we want to support the development and enjoyment of the
world’s many musical cultures. This is our philosophy.
With a combination of our love of music and the vast high-end audio experience of the
Technics team, we stand committed to building a brand that provides the ultimate emotive
musical experience by music lovers, for music lovers.
Apportez à tous l’expérience musicale empreinte d’émotions
Chez Technics, nous savons que l’expérience de l’écoute n’est pas purement et simplement une
question de technologie, mais de relation magique entre les personnes et la musique.
Nous voulons que tout un chacun puisse ressentir la musique telle qu’elle a été conçue à
l’origine et lui permettre de ressentir le choc émotionnel qu’il brûle de connaître.
En apportant ce vécu, nous cherchons à accompagner le développement et le plaisir des
nombreuses cultures musicales du monde. Telle est notre philosophie.
Ici et maintenant, alliant l’amour de la musique et la grande expérience musicale de l’équipe
Technics, nous sommes pleinement déterminés à construire une marque qui apporte le vécu
musical émotionnel aux fervents de la musique.
Director
Directeur
Michiko Ogawa
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before
using this product, and save this manual for
future use.
About descriptions in these operating instructions
- Pages to be referred to are indicated as “( 00)”.
- The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.
If you have any questions, visit:
U.S.A.: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/
support (U.S. customers only)
Features
Coreless direct drive motor to achieve
high precision, stable rotation and high
reliability
Stable rotation is achieved by combining the
coreless direct drive motor that reduces minute
vibration during rotation with the motor control
technology that switches the drive mode
depending on the operational status of the motor.
In addition to providing superior performance, the
direct drive motor requires no parts replacement
or maintenance.
High-precision bearings for highly sensitive
tone arm
The machine-cut, high-precision bearing used in
the tone arm bearing with gimbal suspension
allows for high initial response sensitivity and
accurate record tracking.
Table of contents
Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............04
Accessories ...................................................07
Parts Name ...................................................08
Getting started
Putting the player together ...........................10
Before fitting the turntable ......................11
Fitting the turntable ................................11
Fitting the turntable mat .........................11
Attaching the head shell ..........................11
Attaching the balance weight .................. 11
To remove turntable ................................11
Connections and installation .........................12
Connecting to an integrated amplifier or
component system
(
Connecting the external output terminals
Connecting the PHONO output terminals) ...12
Installation ..............................................14
Fit the dust cover ..................................... 14
Adjustment ................................................... 15
Horizontal balance ..................................15
Stylus pressure ........................................15
Anti-skating .............................................15
Tone arm height ...................................... 16
Before use Getting started
Auto lift-up function to automatically
lift up the tone arm
This unit is equipped with an auto lift-up function
to automatically lift up the tone arm as a record
finishes playing.
Complete package, including the
following, to enjoy playing back records
Built-in phono-equalizer amplifier compatible with
a wide range of devices.
High-quality MM type cartridge.
Armlift height ..........................................17
Playing back
Playing records ..............................................18
Maintenance
Maintenance ................................................. 20
Replacing the cartridge .................................21
Troubleshooting guide ..................................22
Specifications ................................................ 23
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ........25
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Playing
back
Maintenance
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using
the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and
the applicable safety instructions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future
reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
AC power supply cord
The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
- An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a power socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
Caution
Unit
Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
Placement
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32”) away from
the system for proper ventilation.
Keep any IC card or magnetic card such as a credit card
away from the turntable.
- Otherwise the IC card or magnetic card may become
unusable due to magnetic effect.
Warning
Unit
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on this unit.
- Use only the recommended accessories.
- Do not remove covers.
- Do not repair this unit by yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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The following mark and symbols are located on
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO
NOT OPEN
CAUTION :
Conforms to UL STD 62368-1.
Certified to CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No.62368-1.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, 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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
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.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Technics
Model No.: SL-1500C
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
Before use
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Accessories
In order to prevent damage during shipping some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Some accessories parts are supplied in a bag.)
Turntable (1 pc.)
SL-1500CPP-S : (TYL0375)
SL-1500CPP-K : (TYL0422)
EP record adaptor (1 pc.)
SL-1500CPP-S : (TPH0340)
SL-1500CPP-K : (TPH0339)
Head shell with cartridge
(1 pc.) (TYL0360)
Turntable mat (1 pc.)
(RGS0008)
Balance weight (1 pc.)
SL-1500CPP-S : (TYL0361)
SL-1500CPP-K : (TYL0295)
PHONO cable (1pc.)
(K4EY4YY00003)
Dust cover (1 pc.)
(TTFA0457)
Auxiliary weight (1 pc.)
(TYL0362)
PHONO earth lead (1pc.)
(K4EY1YY00189)
Before use
The head shell comes with
a cartridge equivalent to
“ortofon 2M Red”.
AC power supply cord (1 pc.)
(K2CG3YY00219)
The model numbers of the accessories are as of February 2019.
They are subject to change without notice.
Keep the packaging materials after taking out the goods.
You will need them when carrying the product over long distances.
Follow the local regulations when disposing of the product.
Do not use any other AC power supply cord, PHONO cable and PHONO earth lead except the
supplied one.
Keep the cartridge, auxiliary weight out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Illustrations and figures in this manual are of the silver main body.
The stylus is a consumable item. When replacing, purchase ortofon “stylus 2M Red”.
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Parts Name
Numbers such as ( 18) indicate
reference pages.
Front
START-STOP button ( 18)
ON/OFF (power) [
( 18)
Speed select buttons ( 18)
Turntable ( 10)
Turntable mat ( 10)
Center spindle ( 10)
]
Tone arm ( 11,21)
Locking nut ( 11,21)
Head shell ( 11,21)
Arm clamp ( 15)
Arm rest ( 15)
Cue lever ( 15)
Balance weight ( 11)
Stylus pressure
control ( 15)
Auxiliary weight
mounting location
( 11)
Anticontrol
( 15)
Arm-height
adjuster
( 16)
Arm lock
skating
( 16)
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Cartridge
( 7,21)
Stylus
( 7,21)
Insulator ( 14)
Back
Before use
External output switch ( 12)
Auto lift-up switch ( 19)
ヱラヰワヰ
ユモンヵラ
ロ
ン
ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ
ヰョョ ヰワ
ロリワユチヰヶヵ
ロ
ヰョョ ヰワ
モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ
ン
External output terminal ( 12)
PHONO output terminal ( 13)
PHONO earth terminal ( 13)
) input terminal ( 12,13)
AC (
Dust cover
fitting part (⇒ 14)
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Putting the player together
In order to prevent damage during shipping, some of the equipment has been disassembled.
Put the player together in the following order.
Attention
Before setting up, put on the stylus guard to protect the stylus tip ( 18), return the tone arm to
the arm rest and fix it with the arm clamp.
Do not connect the AC power supply cord until set up is complete.
When fitting the turntable, prevent foreign material from getting in between the main unit and
turntable.
Do not touch or scratch the board.
Turntable mat
Turntable
Board
Handle carefully as
this is heavy.
Balance weight
Center spindle
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Head shell
Before fitting the turntable
Attaching the head shell
Remove the magnet cover from
1
the turntable.
There is a magnet and its cover on the
back side of the turntable.
Remove the magnet cover before fitting
to the main unit.
Back side of the turntable
Magnet cover
Magnet
Attention
Keep any magnetic-sensitive object such as
a magnetic card and watch away from the
magnet.
Prevent the turntable from hitting the main
unit or falling off.
Prevent dust or iron powder from adhering
to the magnet on the back side.
Do not touch the fixing screws (three
locations) of the turntable. The rating
performance cannot be guaranteed if they
are out of position.
Fixing
screw
Fit the head shell with the
4
cartridge into the tone arm.
Keep the head shell horizontal
and tighten the locking nut.
Be careful not to touch the stylus tip.
Locking nut
Head shell
Attaching the balance weight
Attach the balance weight to the
5
rear of the tone arm.
Balance weight
Getting started
Fitting the turntable
Slowly set the turntable on the
2
center spindle.
Attention
Be careful when handling the turntable, as it
is heavy.
Keep your fingers from being caught.
Wipe off fingerprints or dirt with a soft cloth.
Fitting the turntable mat
Lay the turntable mat on the
3
turntable.
Auxiliary weight
Attach the included auxiliary weight to the
rear of the tone arm according to the weight
of your cartridge.
For adjustable cartridge weight ranges, see
"Applicable cartridge weight range". (
Note
The inside of the balance weight is greased.
23)
To remove the turntable
As shown in the
figure on the right,
set your fingers in
the two holes on
the turntable, hold
the center spindle
down and remove the turntable
upward.
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ロリワユチヰヶヵ
モ
ロ
ン
ヰョョ ヰワ
Connections and installation
Do not simultaneously connect both the PHONO terminal output and external output terminals
to a connected device (pre-main amplifier, component system, etc.). Connecting simultaneously
may cause noise and/or popping sound.
Turn off all units and disconnect the AC power supply cord from the socket before making any
connections.
Do not operate the external output switch and connect or disconnect cables with the unit turned
on.
When connecting the PHONO output terminals, be sure to connect the PHONO earth lead.
Otherwise, mains hum (buzzing noise) may occur.
Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
Connecting to an integrated amplifier or component system
Connecting the external output terminals
Turn off the unit and the
1
connected device, and disconnect
the AC power supply cord from the
socket.
Connect the PHONO cable to
2
the external output terminals of
the unit and the external input
terminals of the connected device.
When connecting the external output
terminals, do not connect the PHONO earth
lead.
Connecting to the PHONO input terminals
of the connected device produces abnormal
output, loud and with distorted sound quality.
Set the external output switch to
3
“ON”.
Connect the AC power supply
4
cord.
Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on
the connected equipment before using it
for this unit.
For the power consumption of this unit,
see the specifications. ( 23)
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Back of main unit
ロ
ヱラヰワヰ
ユモンヵラ
ン
ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ
External output switch
Make settings with the unit
turned off.
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ロ
ヰョョ ヰワ
ヰョョ ヰワ
モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ
ン
ロリワユチヰヶヵ
To a household
mains socket
AC power supply cord
Insert the AC power
supply cord up to a
point just before the
round hole.
LINE OUT
R
L
PHONO
cable
R L
External input (AUX)
Amplifier (not included)
ヱラヰワヰ
ユモンヵラ
ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ
ヰ
ロ
ン
ヰョョ ヰワ
Connecting the PHONO output terminals
Turn off the unit and the
1
connected device, and disconnect
the AC power supply cord from the
socket.
Connect the PHONO cable and
2
PHONO earth lead to the PHONO
input terminals of the connected
equipment.
Adequate volume and sound quality cannot
be obtained when connected to the external
input terminals of the connected device.
PHONO
OUT
L
External output switch
PHONO
earth lead
R
PHONO
cable
R L
Set the external output switch to
3
“OFF”.
Connect the AC power supply
4
cord.
Confirm the wattage of the AC outlet on
the connected equipment before using it
for this unit.
For the power consumption of this unit,
see the specifications. ( 23)
Back of main unit
ロ
ヱラヰワヰ
ユモンヵラ
ヱラヰワヰチヰヶヵ
ロ
ヰョョ ヰワ
ヰョョ ヰワ
モヶヵヰチロリョヵチヶヱ
ン
ン
ロリワユチヰヶヵ
AC power supply cord
Insert the AC power
supply cord up to a
point just before the
round hole.
Getting started
Make settings with the unit
PHONO
EARTH
Amplifier (not included)
PHONO
turned off.
To a household
mains socket
Attention
Tighten the PHONO earth terminal using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Note
Although the AC power switch is in the "OFF" position, the unit is not completely disconnected
from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for
an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.
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Connections and installation
Installation
(continued)
Install the unit on a horizontal surface
protected from vibrations.
Keep this unit as far as possible from speakers.
Adjusting the height to make the
unit horizontal
Increases
the height
Raise the main unit to turn the insulators and
adjust the height.
Clockwise: Reduces the height.
Anti-clockwise: Increases the height.
Attention
Do not turn the insulators too far.
Doing so may cause them to come off or
damage them.
Reduces
the height
Fit the dust cover
Hold the dust cover with both
1
hands and insert it into the dust
cover fitting parts ( 9) on the
player.
To remove the dust cover, keep it open
and lift it straight above.
Notes for installation
Before you move the unit, turn the unit off,
pull out the power plug and disconnect all
connected devices.
Ensure the unit is not exposed to direct
sunlight, dust, humidity, and heat from a
heating appliance.
This unit may pick up interference from a
radio if there is one nearby.
Keep the unit as far as possible from a radio.
Do not install the unit on a heat source.
Avoid a place with large temperature variations.
Avoid a place with frequent condensation.
Avoid an unstable place.
Do not put an object on the unit.
Do not install the unit in a confined space
such as a book shelf.
Install the unit at a position well away from
walls or other devices to ensure effective
heat radiation from the inside of the unit.
Make sure the installation location is
sufficiently strong to withstand the total
weight of the unit and system. ( 23)
Note that the unit may be damaged by
cigarette smoke or moisture from an
ultrasonic humidifier.
Condensation
Think of taking out a cold bottle from a
refrigerator. If you leave it in a room for a while,
dewdrops will form on the bottle surface.
This phenomenon is called “condensation“.
Conditions causing condensation
Rapid temperature change (caused by
moving from a warm place to a cold place or
vice versa, rapid cooling or heating, or direct
exposure to cooled air)
High humidity in a room with much steam,
etc.
Rainy season
Condensation may damage the unit. If it
has occurred, turn the unit off and leave it
until it adapts to the ambient temperature
(approximately 2 to 3 hours).
Attention
Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix
it with the arm clamp before you attach or
detach the dust cover.
Remove the dust cover while playing.
When inserting the dust cover, prevent the tip
of the hinges from hitting and damaging the
main unit.
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Adjustment
Horizontal balance Stylus pressure
Preparation
First, remove the dust cover.
Remove the stylus cover ( 18), taking care
not to damage the stylus, then release the
arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever.
Turn the anti-skating control to “0”.
Free the tone arm from the arm
1
rest and adjust horizontal balance
by turning the balance weight.
Hold the tone arm and turn the balance
weight in the arrow direction to adjust
the balance until the arm is approximately
horizontal.
Take care not to
allow the stylus tip
to touch the
turntable or main
unit.
Arm clamp
Arm rest
Cue lever
Anti-skating control
Balanced and the tone
arm is parallel to the
turntable.
Balance weight
Hold here
to turn
Preparation
Return the tone arm to the arm rest and fix it
with the arm clamp.
Turn the stylus pressure control
1
until “0“ comes to the center line
of the rear of the
tone arm.
Hold the balance
weight still during
doing this.
Balance weight
Center line
Arm clamp
Note
Stylus pressure of the supplied cartridge: 1.8
When using a separately sold cartridge, refer
to the user’s guide for your cartridge for the
appropriate stylus pressure.
Turn the balance weight to adjust
2
to the appropriate stylus pressure
Stylus pressure
control
Hold here
to turn
g
for the cartridge.
The stylus pressure control will turn
together with the
balance weight.
Turn until the center
line points to the
appropriate stylus
pressure.
Balance weight
Hold here
to turn
Turns
together
Getting started
The balance weight is
too far forward.
The balance weight is
too far back.
Turn the anti-skating control to
1
adjust it to the same value as the
stylus pressure control.
Note
For stylus pressures 3 g and above, adjust
anti-skating control to “3”.
Anti-skating
Center line
0
1
3
2
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Adjustment
(continued)
Tone arm height
Make this adjustment only if the cartridge you
are using makes it necessary.
Preparation
Put a record on the turntable.
Release the arm lock.
1
Arm lock
(Released) (Locked)
Adjust the height with the arm-
2
height adjuster.
Adjust the arm height until the tone arm
becomes parallel to the record.
Hold the arm-height adjuster and slide it up
or down to align the position mark with the
index line. 0 to 6 mm are marked on the arm
height adjuster.
2
4
6
Arm-height
adjuster
2
4
6
When checking the index line of the Arm-
height adjuster, check with your eyes on the
same level.
Index line
Use the chart below as reference to find the
appropriate position mark for the height of
your cartridge.
(For supplied head shell)
Cartridge height
(H) in millimeters
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Height of the accessory cartridge H = 18 (mm)
(Height control position : 4)
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Height control
position
0
1
2
3
4
5
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When you don't know the cartridge
height (H) or when you don’t use
the accessory head shell
Remove the stylus cover, taking care not to
damage the stylus, then release the arm clamp.
Lower the cue lever, rest the stylus on the
record and adjust the height control until the
tone arm and record are parallel.
If the cartridge height (H) is too small to
make them parallel to each other, add a
“cartridge spacer” (not supplied).
Parallel to a record
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