Clover C1704DVR User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
17” ALL IN ONE
MONITORING SYSTEM
CLOVER
REC PLAY TIMER ALARM FULL P OWER
STAND-BYCH1 CH2 CH4CH3 TALK
QUAD
AUTO PTZ
SETUP A-SEL
ALRST
SEARCH
SYSLOG
REC
C STORE P
VOLUME FFPLAY
PAUSE
REWSTOP/ESC
OSD
MODEL: C1704DVR
C1714DVR
Copyright ©2006 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
!
CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of two Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
"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 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL
MARKING ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SYSTEM.
“WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSETHE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE”

NOTE:
This equipment has been certified and found to comply with the limits regulated by FCC,
EMC and LVD. Therefore, it is designed to provide reasonable protection against
interference and will not cause interference with other appliance usage.
However, it is imperative that user follows this manual's guidelines to avoid improper use
which may result in damage to the unit, electrical shock and fire hazard or injury.
In order to improve the feature functions and quality of this product, the specifications are
subject to change without notice from time to time.
FCC CLASS B NOTICE
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 instruction, 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:
Increase the separation between the equipment and the camera and/or monitor.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the other
electrical devices are connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

CONTENTS
1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS 3
3.OPERATION 5
3.1 FRONT PANEL & REMOTE CONTROLLER 5
3.2 BACK PANEL 10
4. BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE MONITOR SCREEN 11
4.1STARTUP 11
4.2LIVESCREEN 12
4.3 RECORDING SCREEN 13
4.4PLAYBACKSCREEN 14
4.5 RECORD AND PLAYBACK SCREEN 15
4.6LIVE 16
4.7RECORDING 17
4.8PALYBACK 18
5.SETUP 21
5.1SETUPDISPLAYTREE 21
5.2HOWTOSETUP 24
5.3ALARM 24
5.4MOTION 25
5.5 SYSTEM 26
5.6 VIDEO 30
5.7RECORD 31
5.8 DISPLAY 32
5.9 BUZZER 33
5.10ACCOUNT 33
5.11 DDNS 35
5.12MONITOR 37
6.INSTALLTHEHDD 38
6.1INSTALLTHEHDD1 38
6.2INSTALLTHEHDD2 39

7. PTZCONTROL 41
8.INSTALLATION 42
8.1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DIAGRAM 42
8.2CAMERA 43
8.3 AUDIO 44
8.4MONITOR 45
9.NETWORKING 45
9.1REQUIREMENTS 45
9.2 INSTALLING THE PROGRAM TO THE PC 46
9.3 CONNECTING THE DVR THROUGH GUI (CLDVR) 46
9.4 CLDVR SCREEN 47
9.5 EXPLANATION OF CLDVR FUNCTION 48
9.6LOCALVIEWER 56
APPENDIX
1. RECORDING TIME TABLE (DAYS) 58
2. FACTORY DEFAULT TABLE 60
3.FAQ 63
4.LIMITED2YEARSWARRANTY 65
5. HOW TO OBTAIN FACTORY SERVICE 65

1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Read Instructions All of the safety and operating instructions should be read and
understood before the product is used.
2. Retain Instructions : The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings : All warnings on the product and the instruction manual should be followed.
4. Follow Instructions : All operating and use instructions should be followed for optimal
performance
5. Cleaning : Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments : Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture : Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8. Accessories : Use this product only with a stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Ventilation : This product should never be placed near or over a Radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case or rack,
unless proper ventilation is provided or the Manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Source : This product should be operated from the type of Power source indicated by
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply provided to your location,
consult your product dealer or your local Power Company.
11. Power Cord Protection : Power supply cords should not be routed so that they are likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed on or near them
12. Lightning : For added protection, unplug this product from its outlet during a lightning storm.
This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power surges.
13. Overloading : To avoid the risk of fire and electric shock, do not plug this product into an
over-loaded power supply.
14. Object and Liquid Entry : Never push objects into the openings of this product as they may
touch dangerous voltage points that may result in fire or electric shock. Never spill a liquid of
any kind on this product.
15. Servicing : Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
16. Damage Requiring Service : Disconnect this product from the power supply and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
b. If objects have fallen into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or liquids
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the instruction manual. Adjust only
the controls that are covered in the instruction manual as an improper adjustment may
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result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician
to restore the product to its normal operation
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f. When the product displays a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for
service
17. Replacement Parts : When replacement parts are required, be sure the technician uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
18. Safety Check : Upon completion of any service to this product ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper working condition.
19. Grounding or Polarization : This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug,
a plug having a third (grounding) pin and will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding-type plug.
20. Power Lines : An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting : The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
22. Heat : The product should be situated away from heat such as radiators, hear registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
DVR
System NTSC or PAL (Auto Detection)
Video Input 4 Inputs (BNC / 6-Pin Mini Din): 1Vp-p composite, 75ohms
Video Output 2 Outputs (RCA): 1Vp-p composite, 75ohms, Monitor/VCR
Audio Input 4 Channel (RCA / 6-Pin Mini Din)
Audio Output 2 Channel (RCA)
Alarm Input 4 Ch alarm Inputs: Normally Open (N.O)
Alarm Output 1 Ch alarm Output: Normally Open (N.O) or Normally Close (N.C)
Video Loss YES
Display Size NTSC: 720 X 480, PAL: 720 X 576
Video Display Full, Quad for Playback.
Full, Quad, PIP, POP for Live.
Sequencing YES (Live and Recording mode)
Triplex Mode Live, Playback, Recording and Networking simultaneously
Recording Resolution NTSC: 720 X 224, PAL: 720 X 288
Recording Rate NTSC: 120 IPS, PAL: 100 IPS
Video Compression High quality picture with M-JPEG
Recording Mode Continuous Recording, Alarm Recording. Motion Recording,
Schedule Recording
Playback Format 1 Channel or Quad
Playback NTSC: 120 IPS, PAL: 100 IPS
Search (Playback) By Time/Date, Event, Recording lists (the whole/the last) and Play
button.
Play Speed (FF, Rew) x1, x2, x4, x8, x16
Motion Detect YES
Multiplex Recording YES
Hard Disk Storage IDE Type, Up to 400 GB, 2 Bays (Master: 160GB installed, Slave
N/C)
Backup JPEG & AVI File format through GUI, DVR File format at USB.
Ethernet RJ-45 Connector for network communication
PAN / TILT RS-485 Control (Pelco D Protocol)
USB Port Data Backup, Firmware Update
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Jog-Shuttle YES
Setup On screen Display setup
User Interface Menu driven
User Input Device Front Panel keypad
Timer Built-in real time clock
MONITOR
Picture tube 17” flat square picture tube
Horizontal Resolution 420 TV Lines
Convergence Less than 1.1mm at center
AC power source AC 90 to 240V, 50/60Hz, power consumption 70W
Operation temperature 32º F to 104º F
Dimensions 22.1” x 19.7” x 22.7”
Weights 55 Lbs
CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/4” Color CCD, 270,000 pixels
Horizontal Resolution 330 TV Lines
Electronic Shutter Speed NTSC: 1/60 to 1/100,000 sec, PAL: 1/50 to 100,000 sec
Input Signal Composite 1 Vp-p (V:0.714 Vp-p, Sync : 0.3 Vp-p)
Lens 4.0mm C-mount for Indoor use, 4.0mm fixed lens for outdoor use
BLC, AWB & AGC Automatic Adjustment
Housing Rugged metal structure
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
NOTE ■This product is TRIPLEX (LIVE, PLAY, RECORD) system.
While recording, you can Playback and see the Live screen
simultaneously.
■ZOOM function will apply on firmware version CL042706(M)
or later version.
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3 OPERATION
3.1 FRONT PANEL & REMOTE CONTROLLER
112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
2345678910 11
POWERFULLALARMTIMERPLAYREC
OSD
STOP/ESC REW
PAUSE
PLAY FF
VOLUME RESYS LOG
SEARCH
ALRST
A-SELSETUP
PTZ
AUTO
QUAD TALKCH3 CH4CH2CH1 STAND-BY
C STOP
REC
21 22
23 24
25
26
27
QUAD
WTMK
POPSYS LOG ALRST
A-SELOSD
SEARCH
BACKUP
FRZ1 FRZ3FRZ2 FRZ4
ZOOM
VOL
FF
PLAY/PAUSE STOP
REW
VOL
ESC
REC STOP
PTZ
REC
STAND BY SETUP
32
4
1
ENTER
PIP-SUBAUTO PIP
28
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1. HDD RACK Master HDD-160GB installed
2. CH 1 / LEFT - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds)
and channel 1 will appear in full screen.
- In full screen mode, channel 1 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD
screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze. Press this
button again to release the frozen picture.
- On Playback mode, pressing this button will show the channel 1 single
screen.
- On SETUP / SEARCH / PTZ / RECORD LISTS mode, this button can be
used as ARROW ( LEFT ) button.
- On PASSWORD input mode, pressing this works as number 1.
3. CH 2 / UP - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds)
and channel 2 will appear in full screen.
- In full screen mode, channel 2 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD
screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze. Press this
button again to release the frozen picture.
- On Playback mode, pressing this button will show the channel 2 single
screen.
- On SETUP / SEARCH / PTZ / RECORD LISTS mode, this button can be
used as ARROW ( UP ) button.
- On PASSWORD input mode, pressing this works as number 2.
4. CH 3 / DOWN - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds)
and channel 3 will appear in full screen.
- In full screen mode channel 3 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD
screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze. Press this
button again to release the frozen picture.
- On Playback mode, pressing this button will show the channel 3 single
screen.
- On SETUP / SEARCH / PTZ / RECORD LISTS mode, this button can be
used as ARROW ( DOWN ) button.
- On PASSWORD input mode, pressing this works as number 3.
5. CH 4 / RIGHT - While in Quad mode, press this button momentarily (at least 3 seconds)
and channel 4 will appear in full screen.
- In full screen mode channel 4 single screen or on PIP / POP / QUAD
screen, press this button once and the screen will freeze. Press this
button again to release the frozen picture.
- On Playback mode, pressing this button will show the channel 4 single
screen.
- On SETUP / SEARCH / PTZ / RECORD LISTS mode, this button can be
used as ARROW ( LEFT ) button.
- On PASSWORD input mode, pressing this works as number 4.
6. QUAD / AUTO / - Press this button in LIVE mode, the monitor should display QUAD screen.
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ENTER - On SETUP / PTZ mode, pressing this button can select item or change
the values.
- Press this button in LIVE mode, the monitor displays QUAD screen and a
full screen at a time in a continuous sequence – one camera after another.
- If the channel (s) has no video signal or channel that is set up dwell time
to 0 second, the corresponding channel (s) will be skipped in sequential
mode.
- On SEARCH / RECORD LISTS mode, pressing this button will playback
the selected data.
- Press this button on Playback Zoom mode and channel will change in
sequence whenever the button is pressed.
7. SETUP / PTZ - Press this button in the LIVE mode, the SETUP menu will be displayed.
- Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds, the PAN/TILT menu will
be displayed. Press the STOP/ESC button to return to the QUAD mode.
8. A-SEL / ALRST - Press this button on Quad screen to sequentially select receiving the
Audio in desired channel.
- The Audio on the selected channel will be recorded when in Record mode.
(AUDIO REC must be setup to ON)
- Press this button to reset the system when Alarm or Motion event occurs.
9. TALK - Press this button to communicate with others where the camera is
installed.
- Only for the cameras with 6-Pin Mini Din connection.
10. LED
FUNCTION
- REC : The LED will blink when the system is in the recording mode.
- PLAY : The LED will blink when the system is in the replaying mode.
- TIMER : When the SCHEDULE RECORD is set, the LED will blink
before it starts RECORDING.
- ALARM : The LED is lit when ALARM is set.
- HDD FULL : The LED is lit when the space of HDD is less than 1GB. If
HDD OVERWRITE is set, the LED won’t be lit even though
the space of HDD is less than 1GB.
- POWER : The LED is lit when the POWER switch is on.
11. STAND-BY -Turn the Monitor screen on or off.
- Even though the Monitor screen is turned off by pressing STAND-BY
(POWER on the Remote Controller) button, the DVR is still working.
12. USB PORT - Save playback data or connect an USB Memory for updating Firmware.
13. SEARCH /
SYS-LOG
- Pressing this button in the LIVE mode, the SEARCH/HDD SET menu will
display on the screen.
-Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds in the LIVE mode, the
SYSTEM LOG menu will display on the screen.
- SYSTEM LOG Information.
R-S : It stands for Recording Start.
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R-E : It stands for Recording End.
P-S : It stands for Playback Start.
P-E : It stands for Playback End.
S-S : It stands for Setup Start.
S-E : It stands for Setup End.
PWR : It indicates when the system was powered on.
USB : It indicates when the system saved data on the USB memory.
- It will create upto 300 log lists.
14. VOLUME
DOWN
- Used to decrease the Audio Volume.
- Will not function on Search / PTZ / Sys-log / Setup mode.
15. VOLUME
UP
- Used to increase the Audio Volume.
- Will not function on Search / PTZ / Sys-log / Setup mode.
16. STOP / ESC /
OSD
- Pressing the button in the playback mode, it stops replaying and returns to
the LIVE mode.
- To exit or return to the LIVE or RECORD mode, press this button on PTZ
mode, SEARCH/HDD mode, RECORD LISTS, EVENT LISTS,
PASSWORD input mode.
- Press this button to turn the OSD (On Screen Display) on. Press this
button again to turn the OSD off (Except “PLAY” and “REC” sign).
17. REW - Activates Rewind feature. Repeatedly pressing this button enables you
change speed up to 16 times (x1, x2, x4, x8 & x16 speeds).
18. PLAY /
PAUSE
- Pressing this button in the LIVE mode, it will replay the first list that is
saved on HDD. Press it again to pause.
- Pressing Play/ Pause button will continue replay.
19. FF - Fast forwards recorded images at x1, x2, x4,x8 &x16 speeds.
20. REC /
REC STOP
- Press this button to starts Continuous Recording.
- Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds to stop Recording.
21. SHUTTLE - You can select the playback speed for both forward and reverse by turning
the shuttle to the left or right.
22. JOG - Jog dial to the right for forward frame-by-frame playback, or to the left for
reverse frame-by-frame playback.
23. WTMK (On the Remote Controller Only)
WATERMARK CHECK
-Press and hold this button for about 3 seconds in the playback mode, the
Water Mark OSD will be shown on the screen. To exit, press and hold this
button again for about 3 seconds.
- The WTMK function : Watermarking is an identification code or bit pattern
integrated into the multimedia data to aid copyright owners to identify
illegally distributed video, or image data. The Watermark proves
preservation of integrity (as well as the chance of being manipulated) for
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recorded images generated by DVR in terms of the legal purpose or
confidential use. The Watermark is usually visible by a detector chip or by
special software.
24. BACKUP (On the Remote Controller Only)
This button is used to backup data on USB memory.
HOW TO BACKUP DATA ON USB
-Format the USB with your computer and plug it on USB PORT (See #12).
-Press this button when the system is in the playback mode.
-It will start to copy recorded data from your DVR right after displaying
“ PLEASE WAIT…”.
-Press this button again to stop copy.
It will stop to copy after displaying “ PLEASE WAIT…, COPY OK”.
25. PIP (On the Remote Controller Only)
- Displays one full screen and one or two sub screens on the full screen.
26. PIP-SUB (On the Remote Controller Only)
- Change PIP Sub Screen.
27. POP (On the Remote Controller Only)
- Displays one main screen and 3 sub screens.
28. ZOOM (On the Remote Controller Only)
- The image on the screen will be zoomed up to 2 times when this button is
pressed in the Playack mode(Full screen or Quad screen).
While replaying, press this button (available on firmware ver.#
CL042706(M) or later version) to zoom in, and the Zoom OSD will be
shown on the screen.
- Repeatedly pressing the ENTER button, the corresponding channel will be
displayed.
- Press this button on the Remote controller again to exit Zoom mode.
NOTE
Directions for using USB Flash Memory Connection.
When copying the recorded images to USB Flash Memory, the system must be
in PLAYBACK Mode.
- Press PLAY to view the recorded data.
- Connect USB flash memory unit to the USB connector
- Press the BACKUP/WTMK button on the Front Panel.
- When you want to stop, press STOP button or else it will stop when memory
is in full or data stop played.
NOTE Recommended USB Memory
- SanDisk USB Memory
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3.2 BACK PANEL
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4
VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO INPUT
VCR OUT MONITOR OUT
ETHERNET
1234
RS-485 AUDIOVIDEOAUDIOVIDEO
GND
TRIGGER OUT
RS232 +-
11
9
10
8
6 75
4
3
2
1
12
1. VIDEO INPUT 4 - Video Inputs (6-Pin Mini Din), 1 V p-p composite @ 75 ohm
2. VIDEO INPUT 4 - Video Inputs (BNC), 1 V p-p composite @ 75 ohm
3. AUDIO INPUT 4 - Audio Inputs (RCA)
4. ALARM INPUT 4 - Alarm sensor Input terminal. Connect Normally Open (N.O.) type only.
5. GND Common Ground terminal to connect Alarm.
6. TRIGGER OUT Alarm output when Alarm or Motion activates. N.O or N.C available.
7. RS-485 RS-485 terminal for P/T/Z control.
8. VIDEO OUT Video Output terminal to connect VCR and other equipments.
9. AUDIO OUT Audio Output terminal to connect VCR and other equipments.
10. VIDEO OUT Video Output terminal to connect Monitor and other equipments.
11. AUDIO OUT Audio output terminal to connect Monitor and other equipments.
12. ETHERNET RJ-45 jack to connect LAN.
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4. BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE MONITOR SCREEN
4.1 START UP
When the system starts up, the following pictures will be displayed in sequence.
Firmware Version #
Hard Drive Information.
O
p
erational information
Function Title.
Network Confi
g
uration
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4.2 LIVE SCREEN
Time and Date
Camera Title
Indicates
recordin
g
HDD
Full Screen in Live Mode
Camera Title
Indicates
recordin
g
HDD
Time and Date
Quad Screen in Live Mode
PIP Screen in Live Mode
Camera Title
Indicates
recording HDD
Time and Date
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Indicates
recording HDD
Time and Date
Camera Title
POP Screen in Live Mode
4.3 RECORDING SCREEN
Recording
Camera Title
Indicates
recording HDD
Time and Date
Quad Screen in Record Mode
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4.4 PLAYBACK SCREEN
Playback OSD
& Speed
Time and Date
Camera Title
Indicates
recording HDD
Playback OSD
& Speed
Time and Date
Camera Title
Indicates
recording HDD
Full Screen in Playback Mode
Playback OSD
& Speed
Camera Title
Time and Date
Nine Screen in Playback Mode
Indicates
recording HDD
Quad Screen in Playback Mode
Channel Title
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4.5 RECORD AND PLAYBACK SCREEN
REC, Playback
OSD & Speed
Time and Date
Camera Title
Indicates
recordin
g
HDD
Quad Screen in Record and Playback Mode
REC, Playback
OSD & Speed
Time and Date
Channel Title
Camera Title
Indicates
recordin
g
HDD
Nine Screen in Record and Playback Mode
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