Acnodes APH8172 User manual

17.3" Widescreen Industrial LCD Monitor
Supports 1920 x 1080 Full HD Resolution
1000-Nits High Brightness Display
APH8172
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First English printing, November 2020
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness
of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. We are not liable for any injury or
loss that results from the use of this equipment.
Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for
future reference.
■Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth.
■Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with
temperatures not exceeding 40º Celsius (104º Fahrenheit).
■When installing, place the equipment on a sturdy, level surface to prevent it from accidentally falling and causing
damage to other equipment or injury to persons nearby.
■When the equipment is in an open position, do not cover, block or in any way obstruct the gap between it and the
power supply. Proper air convection is necessary to keep it from overheating.
■Arrange the equipment’s power cord in such a way that others won’t trip or fall over it.
■If you are using a power cord that didn’t ship with the equipment, ensure that it is rated for the voltage and current
labeled on the equipment’s electrical ratings label. The voltage rating on the cord should be higher than the one listed
on the equipment’s ratings label.
■Observe all precautions and warnings attached to the equipment.
■If you don’t intend on using the equipment for a long time, disconnect it from the power outlet to prevent being
damaged by transient over-voltage.
■Keep all liquids away from the equipment to minimize the risk of accidental spillage. Liquid spilled on to the power
supply or on other hardware may cause damage, fire or electrical shock.
■Only qualified service personnel should open the chassis. Opening it yourself could damage the equipment and
invalidate its warranty.
■If any part of the equipment becomes damaged or stops functioning, have it checked by qualified service personnel.
What the warranty does not cover
■Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
■Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
□Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or
failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
□Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by us.
□Any damage of the product due to shipment.
□Removal or installation of the product.
□Causes external to the product, such as electric power fluctuation or failure.
□Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
□Normal wear and tear.
□Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
■Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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 offand on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Re-position 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.

Contents
< Part. 1 > APH8172
1.1 Package Content P.1
1.2 Structure Diagram & Dimension P.2
1.3 Mounting Hardware & Installation P.4
< Part. 2> Specifications / OSD
2.1 Product Specifications P.5
2.2 On-screen Display Operation ( OSD ) P.7
< Part. 3> Options
3.1 P.9
3.2 P.10
3.3 P.11
3.4 P.13
3.5 P.15
3G / HD / SD-SDI Broadcast-grade input
MCS Multi-display control solution
AV3.0 Upgrade : HDMI, Audio, Remote Controller
Projected Capacitive ( 10-point touch )
Resistive ( 1-point touch )
DC Power : 12V / 24V / 48V / 125V
Sunlight Readable : Auto Dimming
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■It is very important to mount the equipment in a suitable cabinet or on a stable surface.
■Make sure the place has a good ventilation, is out of direct sunlight, away from sources of excessive
dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture and vibration.
The equipment comes with the standard parts shown in package content. Check and make sure they are
included and in good condition. If anything is missing, or damaged, contact the supplier immediately.
Unpacking
Before Installation
How To Clean Your LCD Monitor
Caution :
■To avoid the risk of electric shock, make sure your hands are dry before unplugging your monitor from or
plugging your monitor into an electrical outlet.
■When you clean your monitor, do not press down on the LCD screen. Pressing down on the screen can
scratch or damage your display. Pressure damage is not covered under warranty.
■Use only cleansers made specifically for cleaning monitors and monitor screens. Cleansers not made to
clean monitors and monitor screens can scratch the LCD display or strip offthe finish.
■Do not spray any kind of liquid directly onto the screen or case of your monitor. Spraying liquids directly
onto the screen or case can cause damage which is not covered under warranty.
■Do not use paper towels or abrasive pads to clean your monitor. Using an abrasive pad or any wood
based paper product such as paper towels can scratch your LCD screen.
Cleaning Your Monitor
To clean your LCD safely, please follow these steps :
Disconnect the power cord.
Gently wipe the surface using a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Use as little pressure as possible.
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Cleaning Tough Marks and Smudges
To remove tough marks and smudges, please follow these steps :
Disconnect the power cord.
Spray a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser on a microfiber cloth.
Gently wipe the surface. Use as little pressure as possible.
Wait until your monitor is completely dry before plugging it in and powering it up.
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Caution : Do not spray or apply any liquids directly onto the monitor. Always apply the solution to your
microfiber cloth first, not directly on the parts you are cleaning.
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Mounting hardware X 1 pack
- Mounting bracket x 4 pcs
- M4* 6mm screw x 8 pcs
- M4* 50mm screw x 8 pcs
17” FHD LCD display X 1
6ft VGA cable X 1
Power adapter X 1
Power cord X 1
< Part 1 > APH8172
< 1.1 > Package Content
APH8172
Basic I/O
AV3.0 Upgrade I/O
DVI-DPower VGA
Power VGA
HDMI
Audio
inOut
DVI-D
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< 1.2 > Structure Diagram
Rear case
LCD panel
Protective 3mm glass
6mm aluminum front bazel
Audio speaker, pair
LCD membrane
Remote sensor
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Model Product Dimension
(W x D x H)
Packing Dimension
(W x D x H) Net Weight Gross Weight
APH8172 468.5 x 57.1 x 331 mm
18.4 x 2.2 x 13 inch
615 x 113 x 523 mm
24.2 x 4.4 x 20.6 inch
5.2 kg
11.4 lb
8 kg
17.6 lb
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Front View
Rear View
Bottom View
Side View
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< 1.2 > Dimension
Front View Side View
Rear View
UNIT : mm
1mm = 0.03937 inch
Bottom View
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■Install 4 mounting brackets with 8 x M4*6mm screws
■Adjust the LCD panel with 8 x M4*50mm screws and fix it on the
surface.
Steps
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x 4 pcs
Mounting
bracket x 8 pcs
M4*6mm screw
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x 8 pcs
M4*50mm screw
Hardware set part no. UV-BK#2
■Hardware and M4*4 pcs for VESA mount are not provided
VESA mount ( 100*100mm )
M4 screw
< 1.3 > Installation
( I ) Panel mount
( II ) VESA mount ( 100*100mm )
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< Part 2>
< 2.1 > Product Specifications
Mechanical Design APH8172 APH8172-IP
Protection 6mm front bezel NEMA 4 / IP65
Front Panel Black, RAL 9005
Rear Casing Black, RAL 9005
VESA mount 100 x 100 mm
Universal mount -
Desktop stnad option
Panel mount bundled
LCD Panel
Brightness ( cd/m2) 1000
Colors 16.7 M, 6-bit
Viewing Angle ( L/R/U/D ) 80/80/60/80
Response Time ( ms ) 40
Surface treatment Hard-coating
Contrast Ratio ( typ. ) 600 : 1
Panel Size ( diagonal ) 17.3-inch Widescreen TFT color LCD
Native resolution 1920 x 1080
Dot pitch ( mm ) 0.1989
Display Area ( mm ) 381.888H x 214.812V
Surface hardness 3H
Backlight Type LED
MTBF ( hrs ) 50,000
Power
Input Auto-sensing 100 to 240VAC, 50 / 60Hz
Consumption:
Screen ON Max. 39W
Power saving mode Max. 2W
Power button OFF Max. 1W
Compliance
EMC FCC & CE certified
Safety CE / LVD certified
Environment RoHS3 & REACH compliant
Video
VGA Analog 0.7Vp-p
DVI DVI-D single link
Option
HDMI HDMI 1.4 / HDCP 1.4
Audio Option
Input
Connector
Impedance / Power level
3.5mm stereo jack
30kΩ/ 750mV
Output
Connector
Resistance / Power level
3.5mm stereo jack
30kΩ/ 2.8V
Speaker:
Dual Stereo 2W x 2
*When the audio output is connected, speaker output is OFF
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Physical Specification APH8172 APH8172-IP
Product ( W x D x H ) mm 468.5 x 57.1 x 331 468.5 x 57.1 x 331
inch 18.4 x 2.2 x 13 18.4 x 2.2 x 13
Packing ( W x D x H ) mm 615 x 113 x 523 615 x 113 x 523
inch 24.2 x 4.4 x 20.6 24.2 x 4.4 x 20.6
Net Weight 5.2 kg / 11.4 lb 5.2 kg / 11.4 lb
Gross Weight 8 kg / 17.6 lb 8 kg / 17.6 lb
Chassis color Dark
Chassis materials Aluminum
* All dimensions stated are subject to change if options are selected / integrated to base model part codes
< 2.1 > Product Specifications
Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 0 to 55°C degree
Humidity 20~90%, non-condensing
Altitude 16,000 ft
Storage /
Non-operating
Temperature -20 to 60°C degree
Humidity 5~90%, non-condensing
Altitude 40,000 ft
Shock 10G acceleration ( 11ms duration )
Vibration 10~300Hz 0.5G RMS random vibration
Applicable Format
DVI-D / VGA Input PC Signal 1920 x 1080 x 60Hz
1680 x 1050 x 60Hz
1440 x 900 x 60Hz
1360 x 768 x 60Hz
1280 x 1024 x 60Hz
1280 x 768 x 60Hz
1280 x 720 x 60Hz
1152 x 864 x 60Hz
1024 x 768 x 60Hz
800 x 600 x 60Hz
640 x 480 x 60Hz
Audio Signal 2ch Linear PCM
HDMI Input PC Signal Same as VGA
HDMI 1.4 1920 x 1080 x 50 / 60Hz ( 1080p )
1920 x 1080 x 25 / 30Hz ( 1080i )
1280 x 720 x 50 / 60Hz ( 720p )
720 x 480 x 50 / 60Hz ( 576p / 480p )
Audio Signal 2ch Linear PCM
Display port Input PC Signal 1920 x 1080 x 60Hz
1680 x 1050 x 60Hz
1440 x 900 x 60Hz
1360 x 768 x 60Hz
1280 x 1024 x 60Hz
1280 x 768 x 60Hz
1280 x 720 x 60Hz
1152 x 864 x 60Hz
1024 x 768 x 60Hz
800 x 600 x 60Hz
640 x 480 x 60Hz
Audio Signal 2ch Linear PCM
* In some circumstances, if the user connects the LCD to PC via HDMI port for video and audio signals, the LCD may display
incorrectly on a full screen. If so, please adjust the display card setting on display size to fix the issue.
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< 2.2 > On-screen Display Operation ( OSD )
Exit the OSD screen
Toggle analog, digital & video connection (DVI-D and video options only)
Scrolls through menu options and adjusts the displayed control
(To auto adjustment by pressing the button for 5 seconds)
Display the OSD menu
Power on / offLCD
Power light
Green = On
Orange = Power saving
Membrane Switch Function
Picture
Brightness : Adjust the screen brightness
Contrast : Adjust the difference between the image background
( black level ) and the foreground ( white level )
Black level : Adjust background black level of the screen
Eco : Screen in power saving mode
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Position
H-Position : To adjust the horizontal position of the video
V-Position : To adjust the vertical position of the video
Clock : To auto adjust H. Size of the screen
Phase : To fine tune the screen.
Picture size : FULL SCREEEN / 4:3 / 5:4 / 16:10
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Color
Color temperature : User / Warm / Cool / 5400k mode and
Red / Green / Blue color balance
Sharpness : Adjust the image from weak to sharp
Hue : Adjust the screen hue value
Saturation : Adjust the saturation of the image color
Dynamic
luminous control : Control the dynamic brightness
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OSD Set
Language : Select the language in which the OSD menu is
displayed - English
OSD H-Position : Align the screen image left or right
OSD V-Position : Align the screen image up or down
OSD time out : Adjust the screen timeout
OSD transparency : Adjust the screen transparency
OSD rotation : Rotate the screen - 90° / 180° / 270°
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Reset
Reset : Return the adjustment back to factory setting
MISC
Signal source : Select the signal source - DP / HDMI1 / HDMI2
Mute : Turn offthe surrounding sound
Audio in : Auto / Line in / DP
Volume : Adjust the volume of sound
Sleep mode : Set the offtime - 10 min / 20 min / 30 min /
50 min / 60 min / 120 min / 240 min
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< Part 3> Options
< 3.1 > Options : 3G / HD / SD-SDI input
Acnodes’SDI input is an ideal solution for the broadcast-grade
video and high resolution CCTV market.
Designed for use with LCD displays, a SDI input
module can support up to 1080p @60Hz resolution without
using additional space or power and it comes standard with a
2-year warranty.
INPUT 3G-SDI IN BNC x 1 / 0.8Vp-p ( 75 ohm )
3G-SDI OUT BNC x 1 / Active through, equalized & relocked
Standard Compliance Video SMPTE 425M / 274M / 296M / 125M
ITU-R BT.656
Audio SMPTE 299M / 272M-C
Compatible Audio Format 3G-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized Video
HD-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized Video
SD-SDI 48kHz, 16 / 20 / 24 bit, 2 CH, Synchronized / Asyn-
chronized Video
Compatible Video Format 3G-SDI 1080p
1080p
1080i
720p
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
@30 / 25 / 24Hz, 4:4:4
@60 / 50Hz, 4:4:4
@60 / 50Hz, 4:4:4
HD-SDI 1080p
1080i
720p
@30 / 25 / 24Hz, 4:2:2
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
@60 / 50Hz, 4:2:2
SD-SDI 480i @60Hz, 4:2:2
ITU-R BT.656 576i @50Hz, 4:2:2
Max. Transmission Distance
75 ohm coaxial cable
3G-SDI 150m at 2.97Gb/s
HD-SDI 250m at 1.485Gb/s
SD-SDI 480m at 270Mb/s
Power VGA
HDMI
SDI
out - in
DVI-D
P.9
*** For SDI option, the AD board will be upgraded and this comes standard with HDMI, DVI-D,
and VGA. Casing dimensions will be changed.

For the 1st and last display,
push the set switch upward
Set switch
For other daisy chain displays,
push the set switch downward
LINK OUT IN OUT
RS-232C
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
up to 64 displays
Daisy chain up to 1,000
meters and 64 displays
RJ-45 jack
IN OUT IN OUT
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
Cat5 / 6 cable
max. 300 meters
15 feet serial cable
( over 15 feet, extender required )
*** Please download the protocol of MCS control at : https://www.acnodes.com/files/downloads/MCS-UM.pdf
More control is always good. Especially when it is necessary
and easy. Acnodes provides MCS solution to control the OSD of
various LCD display up to 64 units.
The RS-232C is used for the communication between the PC
and the first display via a 15 feet serial cable while the CAN bus
is used for the various LCD displays cascade together via CAT
5/6 cable, and daisy chain up to 1,000 meters.
Designed for use with LCD displays, Acnodes provides a
MCS input module without using additional space or power and
it comes standard with a 2-year warranty.
< 3.2 > Options : MCS
MCS
( Multi-display Control )
Audio
Power
out in
PC
VGA
HDMI
Link
MCS
inoutset
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< 3.3 > Upgrade Options :
( 1 ) In some circumstances, if the user connects the LCD to PC via HDMI port for video and audio
signals, the LCD may display incorrectly on a full screen. If so, please adjust the display card
setting on display size to fix the issue.
( 2 ) Upgrade option comes with RC-2 remote controller ( please refer to P.12 )
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- HMDI ( HDMI 1.4, CEA-861-E )
- Audio ( Built-in Dual Stereo Speakers, 2W x 2 )
( 3.5mm audio jacks for audio in & out )
Power VGA
HDMI
Audio
inOut
DVI-D
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AUTO 0-/--
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PIP
MENU SELECT
BACK EXIT
SOURCE POSITION
SWAP PIP
AUDIO
ASPECT
SLEEP
PIP
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MUTEINPUT
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How to Use RC-2 Remote Controller
INPUT Select the source
Switches on or offthe TV
0 - 9 Only use in TV mode. Select channels. For channel numbers 10 and
above, enter the second digit within two seconds.
AUTO Auto adjust
MENU Display the menu on the screen or go to the previous menu
▲/ ▼/ ◄/ ►/ ENTER
Go to the upper menu or select the previous value /
Go to the next menu or select the next value /
Decrease the setting value /
Increase the setting value or enter to the select item setting
Enter to the select item settings or excude the setting
BACK Back to previous value
MUTE Turn on or offthe speaker
Vol + / - Increase or decrease the speaker volume
CH + / - For TV model only, increase or decrease the channel number
FREEZE Reserve for OEM model
- / -- For setting input single or double digits
ASPECT Adjust the screen size
SELECT To select the existing item
SLEEP Select the sleeping time
EXIT Exit the menu or cancel
PIP functions
PIP Picture in picture
PIP AUDIO To set the audio of in PIP mode
POSITION To set the screen position in PIP mode
SOURCE PIP Source
SWAP Swap screen in PIP mode
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■Dimension will be changed if touchscreen required
■USB touchscreen package includes 1 x 6ft USB cable, quick reference guideline and CD disc
■For detailed information, please refer to the attached CD disc
■As the touchscreen unit is not made of toughened glass, please handle it carefully
Model TPC-10 Multi-touch TRB e-Resistive
Technology Projected Capacitive 5-Wire Resistive
Touch Point 10 Single
Input Type USB Finger or Stylus
Resolution 4096 x 4096 2048 x 2048
Touch Point Accuracy ± 2 mm -
Response Speed < 5 ms 15 ms
Activation Force < 5 g ≤50 g
Surface Hardness 6H 3H
Light Transmission > 85% 80% ± 3%
Haze 3% ↓8% ± 3%
Durability 50 million touches 10 million touches
Top Layer 1.8 mm Glass ITO Film
Bottom Layer 0.7 mm Sensor Glass ITO Glass
Thickness 2.7 ± 0.1 mm 2.2 ± 0.2 mm
Connector USB USB Type A
Compatibility Linux / Android / Windows / Mac Windows 7 / XP / Vista, Linux
< 3.4 > Options : Touchscreen & Driver
17" USB Touchscreen Specification
Power VGADVI-D
USB Touchscreen
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TRB Driver
Please follow the below steps to setup the touch screen:-
Step 1. Run the bundled CD disc
Step 2. Double click the Setup.exe
Step 3. Follow the installation instruction to finishthesetup
Step 4. After installation, run the TouchKit program & the “4 point calibration”
Please do the initial calibration
after the first setup
Connect the USB cable from the USB port on the LCD to a computer. The touch screen supports
easy Plug-and-Play operations. There is no need to install additional drivers on the computer.
< 3.4 > Options : Touchscreen & Driver
TPC-10 Driver
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Model 12V 24V 48V 125V
Input rating
Input voltage: 12-Volt 24-Volt 48-Volt 110-Volt
Input range: 9 ~ 18V 18 ~ 36V 36 ~ 75V 66 ~ 160V
Input current
- No load 50 mA 50 mA 50 mA 35 mA
- Full load 4950 mA 2450 mA 1220 mA 749 mA
Output rating
Output voltage: 12-Volt 12-Volt 12-Volt 12-Volt
Output current: 4.16A 4.16A 4.16A 6.25A
Efficiency 84% 85% 85% 91%
< 3.5 > Options : DC Power
( 1 ) If the unit with LCD, earthing may be required
For DC power option :
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< 3.6 > Options for Sunlight Readable : Auto Dimming
DA-01 light sensor installed on the display front panel. Users can set auto dimming ON or OFF from OSD
menu. Then display brightness changes according to its ambient brightness. Each change causes 10% in-
crease or decrease on display brightness.
Once the auto dimming is ON, users cannot adjust brightness from OSD menu.
Steps : OSD Menu > Picture > Auto Dimming > ON
[cd/m²] [v]
1,000
800
600
200
10
[lx]0 1 100 500 2,000
Light Sensor Operation Range
1 DA-01 Light sensor on APHmodels
DS-01 is a IP54 dimming knob installed on the bottom right side of the front panel. The display can support
hyper dimming function to adjust brightness from nearly 0% to 100% via the easy-to-use knob. One click on
dimming knob causes 2% increase or decrease on display brightness.
Options : Switch Dimming
DS-01 dimming knob
Dimensions ( W x H ) : 15.5 x 14.2 mm
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- For this option, front panel and casing dimensions may be changed.
- For APH series, if DS-01 dimming knob applied, IP protection will be
downgraded from IP65 to IP54.
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