WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMO VE COVER (OR
BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PA RTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 pinch particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 ) Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13) 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 exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
14) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object
filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
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PRECAUTION
Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operation.
ON PLACEMENT
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely
hot, cold, dusty , or humid.
• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
• Do not restrict the air flow through the ventilation
slots by placing the unit on soft furnishings, by
covering the unit with a cloth or by placing the
unit on a carpet.
ON CONDENSATION
• When left in a heated room where it is warm
and damp, water droplets or condensation
may form inside the CD player .
• When there is condensation inside the unit,
the unit may not function normally .
• Let it stand in a heated room for 1 to 2 hours to
allow the condensation to dry out.
ON AC V OL TAGE
• Before using the unit, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
ON SAFETY
• When connecting and disconnecting the AC cord,
grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the
cord may damage it and create hazard.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long
period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO LASER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN
OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power laser device.
FCC INFORMA TION (For USA only)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operations are 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 undesirable operations.
Should any trouble occur, disconnect the
AC power cord and refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
CAUTION
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
IMPORTAN T
Switch off the power before connecting speakers and
other equipment.
SPEAKER CORD CONNECTION
Connect the wires with the printed red lines to the red
(+) terminals and the plain-black wires to the black (-)
terminals.
NOTE : Connecting speakers other than the speakers
supplied with the unit, may damage the unit.
POWER CORD CONNECTION
1. Make sure that all the components and speakers are connected correctly.
2. Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
CAUTION
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. (For USA and CANADA only)
CAUTION
• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Connect Speaker wires (Left & Right) from the Speaker to the amplifier's Speaker terminals.
NOTE : Ensure in each case that the striped (+) wire is connected to the (+) terminal of the speaker
output and the non-striped wire (-) is connected to the (-) terminal of the speaker output. Also
ensure that the correct orientation for left and right main speakers is observed.
Connect the plug of the Right Speaker to the Speaker LED (R) jack, the other plug of the Left
Speaker to the Speaker LED (L) jack and the SPEAKER LIGHTS will light up and control by volume.
SPEAKER TERMINALS IMPEDANCE: 8 ohm (Ω)
AC Cord to an AC outlet
CONNECTION WITH OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
To listen to or record audio signals from external units through this unit:
Connect the white plug to the L jack, and the red plug to the R jack of the AUX IN connector.
LISTENING TO THE CONNECTED EQUIPMENT
1. Press the FUNCTION button to AUX.
2. Play the external source.
NOTE :If the external equipment is a television and this audio system is close to it, you may experience
interference if the tuner function is selected while the television is working.
TO TURN ON THE UNIT
Press the POWER button. The display will light up. Select the desired function and the corresponding
function indicator will light up.
AFTER USE
Press the POWER button. The display light will fade and only the clock display will be shown.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATIONS
1) CD door
2) STEREO WIDE indicator
3) POWER button
4) OPEN / CLOSE button
5) REMOTE SENSOR
6) PHONES jack
7) CD STORAGE door
8) DISPLAY window
9) VOLUME control buttons
10) X-BASS button
11) STEREO WIDE button
12) REPEAT button
13) RANDOM / TUNING buttons
14) BAND button
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15) FUNCTION button
16) DISC SKIP button
17) SLEEP button
18) SKIP/PRESET/MIN/HOUR buttons
19) PLAY / PAUSE button
20 STOP button
21) TIMER button
22) MEMORY/ CLOCK button
23) FM MODE selector
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DISPLAY
TRACK
1. TRACK and CHANNEL indicators.
2. FUNCTION indicators.
3. SLEEP indicator.
4. TIMER ON/OFF indicators.
5. AM/PM indicators.
6. X-Bass indicator.
7. Band AM/FM indicators.
8. Playback Indicator.
9. STEREO indicator
11. MEMORY indicator.
12. RANDOM indicator.
13. Indicators to show which disc holder of the disc
tray is occupied. If a certain disc holder is empty,
the corresponding number indicator will be off.
14. REPEA T mode indicators .
15. CLOCK/CD TIMING/BROADCAST STATION
display.
16. Track number.
10. Pause indicator.
POWER INDICATOR
While the AC cord is connected and the unit is on stand-by, power will be consumed and only the clock
display will be lit.
• Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. After a short period of time the display will show:
will resume the same mode as you power off the
unit last time for example
• Press FUNCTION button to CD After a short period of time the display will show:
• Press the FUNCTION button to AUX A short period of time is needed for track
shuffling, and the display will show:
• The numbers showing in the display depend on the time, the selected frequency or the compact disc. CD
numbers will only be displayed if a compact.
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ADJUSTING THE SOUND
TRACK
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
Press the VOLUME / buttons to adjust
TO USE THE X-BASS
Press the X-BASS button to adjust the bass.
the sound.
To increase
the volume
press here.
To decrease
the volume
press here.
The display will show:
X-BASS is designed specifically to boost the low
frequency sound to obtain a more powerful bass.
STEREO WIDE creates the feeling that the sound is being spread to the left and right, beyond the
actual position of the speakers. When listening to the sound in stereo, press the STEREO WIDE
button to get more dynamic sound.
FOR PERSONAL LISTENING
Connect headphones (not included) (ø 3.5mm stereo mini plug) to the PHONES jack.
Adjust the VOLUME control, X-BASS and STEREO WIDE controls for the desired listening level.
When headphones are connected, the speakers are automatically disconnected.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
AM
AM
ONTIMER
AM
TIMER
To set the current time (Select POWER STANDBY mode)
1.Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK
button in clock mode. Hours flash.
2. Press the HOUR button ( or ) repeatedly to set
current hour and press the PLAY/PAUSE repeatedly to set the format of time (12 hour/24 hour).
3. Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button
to make the correct minutes flash.
To set the timer on (time to turn on)
1. Press the POWER button to turn ON the
unit.
3. Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button
in clock mode.
repeat the steps of
the setting the current time
To set the timer off (time to turn off)
1. Press the POWER button to turn ON the
unit.
4. Press the MINUTE buttons ( or ) to set the
minutes and press MEMORY/ CLOCK button
again to start the clock.
AND
2. Press the STOP button until the "TIMER ON" indicator
shows on the display.
4. Press the POWER button to turn OFF the unit.
2. Press the STOP button until the "TIMER OFF" indicator
shows on the display.
OFF
3. Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button
4. Press the POWER button to turn OFF the unit.
in clock mode.
repeat the steps of
the setting of current time
NOTE : 1) Press the STOP button to view the local time, time to turn on and time to turn off step by
step, the previous display will be retrieved about 5 seconds.
2) The timer will work if the TIMER key is pressed so that "TIMER" lights up in the display.
Cancel the timer by pressing the key so that "TIMER" goes out.
3) Suddenly OFF when playing, the TIMER OFF function is activated. Press the STOP
button until the 'TIMER OFF' indicator show on the display.
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
1. Press the SLEEP button while the power is
on. "SLEEP 90" lights in the display.
SLEEP
2. Press and hold the SLEEP button to select the
length of remaining time until the unit turns off.
It changes the indicator in the following way:
SLEEP 90 SLEEP 80
SLEEP 10 ........SLEEP 20
The Sleep Timer is set and the SLEEP indicator
lights in the display. Let go when required sleep
time (in minutes) is shown.
To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button
once and "SLEEP" will go out in the display.
MANUAL TUNING
The system can store a total of 40 stations. (Each band has a maximum of 20 available preset
stations). Presetting allows you to tune into a station directly. Stations are assigned preset numbers,
beginning from 1 in consecutive order for each band (AM and FM).
1. Press the FUNCTION button to TUNER, the "TUNER"
appears on the display.
2. Press the BAND button to
select the desired band.
3. Tune into a station. "STEREO"
will appear when an FM
broadcast is in stereo.
TO RECEIVE THE FM BROADCAST IN STEREO
Set the FM MODE selector to FM STEREO.
When the FM stereo broadcast is received, FM STEREO indicator lights up.
IF THE FM STEREO BROADCAST SIGNAL IS WEAK
Set the FM MODE selector to FM MONO.
Background noise will be reduced but the signal reproduced will be mono.
TO SEARCH FOR A STATION QUICKLY
Hold the TUNING UP or DOWN button and station searching starts automatically. When a station is
found, searching stops automatically.
However, it may not stop if the signal is weak. In this case, search for the station manually.
Note:
The last station tuned in will be recalled, even after changing the tuning band or the function, or after
turning the power off.
After use:
Press the POWER button.
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PRESET TUNING
1. Press the FUNCTION button
to TUNER.
4. Press the MEMORY/
CLOCK button.
2. Press the BAND button to
select a band .
5. Use the UP/DOWN buttons
to select the pre-set number.
TUNING INTO A PRESET STATION
1. Press the FUNCTION button
to TUNER.
2. Press the BAND button to
select the a band.
3. Tune into a station.
6. Press the MEMORY/
CLOCK button to store the
station to the pre-set number.
3. Press the PRESET buttons
to preset number.
The contents (preset channel number, frequency and frequency band) which have been stored
in memory will appear on the display in numerical order, irrespective of the frequency bands.
FOR BETTER RECEPTION
FM
Fully unwind the wire antenna. Then extend the
wire antenna and place it in the position that
sounds best.
NOTE: Do not connect to outside antenna.
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AM
Connect the loop aerial (provided) to the
'AM LOOP ANTENNA' snap terminals at the
back of the unit. Position the aerial for the
best reception.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK
1. Press the FUNCTION button to CD. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the
disc tray.
TRACK
3. Place the first disc onto the disc holder, with
the label side up.
WARNING:
4. Press the DISC SKIP button to revolve the tray
clockwise.
Place other disc(s) on the disc holder(s).
• Before transporting the unit, take out all discs
from CD tray.
5. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the tray.
It takes a short while for your player to check the discs.
TRACK
6. Press the DISC SKIP button to select the desired disc. Press either one of the / (SKIP)
buttons to select the desired track.
The selected disc symbol will flash.
TRACK
7. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start
8. To stop playing:
playback and the " " will be displayed.
(a) for a moment only, press PLAY/PAUSE
button and ' ' will be displayed.
Press this button again to resume playing.
(b) Press the STOP button.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)
Notes:1. During playback, disc tray can be opened to change/add disc and the current disc playback
LOCATING A PARTICULAR POINT IN A TRACK
will not be interrupted but DISC SKIP button will become invalid.
2. The / SKIP buttons can only be used to choose a track of the current disc. T o choose
a track of another disc, DISC SKIP button should be pressed to get to the desired disc first.
3. Before transporting the unit, take out all discs from the CD tray.
To Locate a Track in Sequence
• To locate the beginning of the current or
the preceding track, press reverse
SKIP button.
• To locate the beginning of the succeeding
track, press forward SKIP button.
• A short period of time will be needed for the
disc to read the information of the desired
track before playback can begin.
Reverse Forward
skip skip
Press it once
Note: Searching and skipping can be done during playback and pause stage but are effective for the
currently selected disc only.
Use DISC SKIP button to choose another disc.
To Locate a Particular Point in a Track
• To move forward at high speed, keep
forward SEARCH button pressed and release
it at the desired point.
• To move backward at high speed, keep
backward SEARCH button pressed and release
it at the desired point.
• On forward search the track is rapidly scanned,
then the next track and so on to the next disc.
The first track on the next disc will be played
normally, to carry on scanning release and
press the SEARCH button.
Reverse Forward
search search
Keep it pressed
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COMP ACT DISC PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)
TRACK
SHUFFLE PLAY - PLAYING IN A RANDOM ORDER IN STOP MODE
1. Press the DISC SKIP button to select a disc.
2. Press the RANDOM button, the word
"RANDOM" will appear on the display.
TRACK
3. Press PLAY/PAUSE button. Some abnormal symbols will be shown on the display and a
short period of time is needed for track shuffling, before playback can be started.
RANDOM
Notes: 1. The random function shuffles all the tracks of all discs in the disc tray and randomly
selects one track to play each time.
2. The player will skip to a new randomly selected track and start playing if SKIP button
is pressed during random playback.
IN PLA YB A CK MODE
During normal playback the random function cannot be activated, it can only be switched "ON"
from the STOP mode.
T o cancel random pla yback
1. Press the STOP button to stop random
playing.
2. Press the RANDOM button to deactivate
random playback.
Notes:
During random playback, the RANDOM playback function cannot be cancelled. Random
play cancellation can only be done in stop mode.
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COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK (CONTINUED)
REPEAT PLAYBACK
DURING PLAYBACK MODE
To Repeat the Current Track
• Press the REPEA T button until REPEA T ONE appears
on the display and the currently playing track will be
played repeatedly until the STOP button is pressed.
• SKIP and SEARCH can still be used during this
function. SKIP will go to the start of the next track,
TRACK
TRACK
TRACK
REPEAT
ONE
REPEAT
ONE
DISC
REPEAT
DISC
ALL
Reverse Skip will go to the start of the present
track, on the second press it will then go to the
start of the previous track. SEARCH will search
through the current track only.
To Repeat the Whole Disc
• Press the REPEAT button until REPEAT ONE DISC
appears on the display and the current disc will be
played repeatedly starting from the currently playing
point.
• Press the / SKIP buttons with repeat-one-disc
function on, one can still search through the whole
disc, and the CD player will then start playing from the
selected point.
To Repeat All Disc
• Press the REPEAT button until REPEAT ALL DISC
appears on the display.
• Press the / SKIP buttons can make the
player start playing from the newly selected point
of the currently playing disc.
• Press DISC SKIP button can make the player start
playing from the first track of the newly selected disc.
The / SKIP buttons can be used to choose a
particular track on this selected disc, the CD player
will then start playing from that point.
To Cancel Repeat Play
• Press the REPEAT button until the word "REPEAT"
disappears from the display.
TRACK
DURING STOP MODE DURING PAUSE MODE
The REPEAT operations can also be done in
the stop mode. The player will start playing from
Track 1 of the currently selected disc after
The REPEAT operations can be done from the
pausing point. The player will start playing again
after PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed.
PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed.
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COMPACT DISC PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
A program of up to 32 tracks from all the available discs in the disc tray can be played in
a preset order.
1. Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button (in
stop mode).
TRACK
MEMORY
3. Press the / SKIP buttons to select the
desired track.
TRACK
MEMORY
5. To add additional tracks,
2. Press the DISC SKIP button to select the
desired disc (the disc symbol ( ) shows
which disc is selected).
TRACK
MEMORY
4.Press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button again to
store this track in memory.
TRACK
MEMORY
6.To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button.
Repeat steps 2 to 4.
NOTE: 1. The same track can be selected more than once in the same program.
2. With program on, the / SKIP buttons function can only be used for the selected
tracks.
3. With program on, repeat play cannot be done for ALL DISCS.
TO CHECK THE PROGRAM
After setting the program, press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button repeatedly to check the order.
This will not work when the disc is playing.
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STOPPING AND CANCELLING PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
TRACK
TRACK
To stop programmed play for a moment:
• Press the PLAY/PAUSE button and " " will be displayed.
Press this button again to resume playing.
To add additional tracks during program playback:
• Press the STOP button once, press the MEMORY/ CLOCK button until the track indication is
"--" and then repeat steps 2 to 4 (Compact Disc Programmed Playback).
To erase the whole program:
• Press the STOP button twice until the word
"MEMORY" disappears from the display. The
Also
By pressing the FUNCTION button to select other
functions.
display will then show the information of the
current disc.
or
Open the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button.
USING THE CD STORAGE
• Open the CD Storage Door and insert the CD with the CD Box into the storage windows, maximum
to insert six CDs.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER/STANDBY button
2. SOUND (STEREO WIDE) button
3. TIMER button
4. STOP button
5. / SKIP buttons /
/ PRESET buttons
6. MEM button
7. TUNING /RANDOM button
8. SLEEP button
9. VOLUME +/- buttons
10. FUNCTION button
11. BAND button
12. X-BASS button
13. PLAY/PAUSE button
14. TUNING button
15. OPEN/CLOSE button
16. DISC SKIP button
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CORRECTLY
• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR
may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 6 metres (19 feet).
TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY
1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert one CR2025 (3V)
size battery.
Take out the PVC sheet before
operating the
Remote Control.
ATTENTION
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and
you will need to replace the batteries.
NOTE:
If the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused
by battery leakage corrosion.
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING CD
If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need cleaning.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out with a
cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case.
CLEANING THE UNIT
Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by
lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Before transporting the unit, take out all discs from the CD tray.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
GENERAL
SYMPTOM
No sound.
No sound from one channel or unbalanced left
and right volume.
Reversed left and right sound.
Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise
physical location of musical instruments.
Severe hum or noise.
RADIO RECEPTION
The FM STEREO indicator flashes.
Severe hum or noise.
The stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
CD PLAYER OPERATION
CD door does not close due to power off or other
functions are selected without closing it first.
Play does not start.
Distorted playback or sound loss during CD
playback.
CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• Press the VOLUME UP button.
• The headphones are connected. Disconnect them.
• Reset the unit by pressing the Power/Standby switch.
• Suddenly OFF when playing, the TIMER OFF function
is activted. Press the STOP button until the 'TIMER
OFF' indicator show on the display.
• Check the speaker connections of the inoperative
channel.
• Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.
• Check that the speakers are connected the correct
way round.
• The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system.
Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.
• Adjust the antenna wire.
• Set the MODE switch to FM MONO, the FM STEREO
light will go out.
• Press the FUNCTION button to select CD mode and
press the DISC SKIP button. The door will close.
• The disc's are not placed correctly.
• Dirty disc.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
• The player is in the pause mode.
• Moisture condensation
• CD disc is dirty or scratched.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Pow er consumption 100 W
Po wer requirements AC ~ 120V 60Hz
Specifications subject to change without advance notice.
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PRINTED IN CHINA
811-208891-010
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