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Remote Gontrol
USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....,,,..,,..,....2
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS....... .........3
DEVICE PROGRAMMING ......................4
coDE SEARCH ......................s
pRoGRAMMTNG A SECOND TV..............................5
ACTIVATING VOLUME LOCK ...............6
DE-ACTIVATING VOLUME LOCK ........6
LEARNING ..........6
DELETING A LEARNED KEY ......,..,,...,..7
DELETING ALL LEARNED KEYS FROM DEVICE..7
TROUBLE SHOOTING .....,...7
CUSTOMER SERVICE ...........8
SETUP CODES .......................9 l
TELEVISIONS ............. ...........9
SATELLITE, CABLE & TOP-BOX CODES ,,..,,....,....I4
vcR coDES................. .........ls
DVD CODES.............. ...........16
WARRANTY ................ .........18
INTRODUCTION
The RCS4 Universal Remote Control by CREST
Electronics with Dynamic Database Technologr'-' is the
latest generation universal remote designed specifically
for the Australian market place.
Consolidating your remote controls has never been
easier. With the RCS4's preprogrammed librar,v of
codes for TV's, VCR's DVDI and Satellite converters and
learning, consolidation is only steps awa,r'. Please read
the enclosed instructions carefully and retain for future
use.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Pull back the remote controls battery cover and
remove it
2. Insert two (2) new 'AAA'batteries according to
the + and marks in the battery case
3. Push the battery cover back into place
4. Test the unit by pressing the Power key. If the
batteries are inserted properly LED will light
NOTE: When the batteries need to be replaced, the remote
control will stop working. Replace the old batteries and the and
the unit will be restored to its full functionality.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Use the POWER key to turn on or offthe
selected device.
Use the Device Select left and right
keys to change the device being
controlled.
@ Press the 16:9 key to change the aspect
ratio/picture format on your TV (Not
available on all TV's)
@ Press the SLEEP key to activate the sleep
timer of your TV. (Not available on all
TV's)
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@ - @ The digit keys are used to program the
remote control and operate identically as
your remote controls
Use the AV key to change the Video
input on your TV
Use the -/-- to switch between one and
two digit channel entry
Press the MUTE key to turn on or offthe
sound ofthe selected device
Use VOL + (or VOL-) keys to raise or
Iower the sound of the selected device
Press the Return key to switch between
two programs
Use the CH + (or CH-)keys to the selecr
the next higher or lower channel
Use the CURSOR keys to navigate and
select items in the on screen menu or
guide

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS CODE SEARCH
Use the MENU key to access the on
screen menu or guide of your TV,
VCR, DVD or Satellite
O O O @ The Red, Green, Blue and Yellow Keys al-
low you to access the Fast-Text functions
of your TV as well as additional functions
of your Satellite (Fast-Text is not
available on all TV s)
E E E The Teletext keys are used to access the
E @ fl teletext features on your TV (Teletext is
not available on all TVt, piease consult the
owners manual of your TV for complete
operation)
@@@ The pLAy, sroB REWIND, FAST FWD,
O@O REWIND and RECORD keys operate
identically as your original DVD or VCR
remote control
DEVICE PROGRAMMING
The Crest RCS4 Universal Remote Control come Pre-pro-
grammed with the most popular TV VCR, DVD and Satellite
codes used in Australia.
Using pages 9-14, find the brand and device codes to
l. Turn on the Device to be programmed
2. Use the Device Select Left or Device Seiect Right keys to
select the device you want to program.
3. Press and hold SETUP key for 3 sec until LED flashes
twice and release SETUP key
4. Enter 4 Digit Number as per the information shown
in Brand Iist
5. If the Setup is OK, the LED will flash 2 times.
6. Aim the remote at the device and press Power, if the
device turns offyou have found the correct code' If
the device does not respond, repeat steps 3 through
5 using the next code listed for your brand.
if the device you are trying to program does not
work with the codes listed or if your brand is not
listed try code search
1. Tirrn On the target Device
2. Use the Device Select Left or Device Select RIGHT keys to
select the device you want to learn the new function.
3. Press and hold SETUP key for 3 sec until LED flashes
twice and release SETUP key
4. Press the MUTE and OK key at the same time, the LED
will flash 2 times and remain ON to indicate the SEARCH
mode is ready
5. Aim the Remote control at the device and press the Cursor
Up key. If the device turns off, immediately stop and move
on to step 6.
Ifthe device does not respond, continue pressing and
releasing the Cursor Up key until the device turns off
6. Press and release the OK key to save the code
-If you cannot control the device properly, you might have
found the incorrect code and will need to continue searching
until you find the code that works properly.
PROGRAMMING A SECOND TV
With the new Crest RCS4 universal remote control, you
can program any device type under any device position.
This remote control utilize a device identifier to determine
what type of device you are programming. The device type
identifiers are as follows:
0= T\/
1= SATELLITE or TOP-BOX
2=DVD
3=VCR
For example, to program a second TV under the SAT device
position follow these instructions:
1. Turn on the TV to be programmed
2. Use the Device Select Left or Right keys to select SAT
3. Press and hold SETUP key for 3 sec until LED flashes
twice and release SETUP key
4. Enter 4 Digit Number as per the information shown in
Brand list

5. If the Setup is OK, the LED will flash 2 times.
6. Aim the remote at the device and press Power, if the
Device turns offyou have found the correct code. If
the device does not respond, repeat steps 3 through
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ACTIVATING VOLUME LOCK
Volume lock will allow you to select the source in which
you want to control the volume. For example, if you
always use the TV to control the volume, you can con-
figure the RCS4 so that regardless what device mode is
selected (e.g. VCR, DVD or SAT), when you press the
volume + I - or Mute keys you will always have control of
the TV's volume. To activate volume lock, use the fol-
lowing instructions:
1. Press and hold SETUP key for 3 sec until LED flashes
twice and release SETUP key
2. Press the desired Device Type number (0: TV
1: SAT/CAB,2: DVD or 3-VCR).
3. Press Vol up key, The LED will flash twice
DE.ACTIVATING VOLUME LOCK
1. Press and hold SETUP key for 3 sec until LED flashes
twice and release SETUP key
2. Press SETUP and Mute at the same time, the LED
will flash twice
LEARNING
The RCS4 includes a powerful learning feature to allow
optimal customization of your new universal remote
control. This feature will allow you to add unique func-
tions from your original remote control onto the RCS4
for the complete solution in controlling all of your audio
video devices.
1. Use the Device Select Left or RIGHT keys to
select the device you want to learn the new
function
2. Press and Hold in the SETUP and MENU
keys together until the LED under the selected
device starts flashing.
3. Press the desired key until LED stays lit
4. Point the original remote to the front part of the
RCS4, Press the desired key to learn on the original
remote control.
LEARNING CONT.--
5. When Capture of the code is successful, LED will show
a SLOW flashing , after that it will indicate the normal
flashing cycle of Learning mode
6. Repeat the above procedure until all the desired code hds
been learned.
7. To exit the learning mode, press and hold the SETUP and
MENU keys and release.
8. To Learn keys into under a different device mode, repeat
steps 1 through 7 substituting the new device in step l
-The RCS4 can store over 60 learned keys in its memory
-Learned keys can only be transmitted from the mode in
which they were learned
-Due to the varying frequencies used to control devices,
it is possible that some commands cannot be learned
properly.
DELETING A LEARNED KEY
J. Use the Device Select Left or Right keys to select the
device you want to delete the learned function.
2. Press and Hold in the SETUP and MENU keys
together until the LED under the selected device
starts flashing.
3. Press and hold down the device select left key and the key
to be deleted until the led flashes twice and release both
keys.
4. Repeat step 3 to continue deleting keys.
5. Press and release SETUP + MENU to exit.
DELETING ALL LEARNED KEYS FROM DEVICE
1. Use the Device Select Left or Right keys to select the
device you want to delete all learned functions.
2. Press and Hold in the SETUP and MENU
keys together until the LED under the selected
device starts flashing.
3. Press and hold down the device select left key
and the device select right key until the led
flashes three times and release both keys
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM: The Red LED does not blink when vou
press a key.
SOLUTION: Replace the batteries with two (2)
new AAA batteries.
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
During programmins, a LED does not
tlash three trmes
An invalid entry has occurred. Check
the code to be entered and try
programming again.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CONT...
PROBLEM: The LED blinks when you press a key,
but the device does not resitond.
SOLUTION: Make sure the remote control is aimed
a[ the device ]'ou are trying to operate
PROBLEM: The remote control does not control the
device selected or the commands are
. not working properly.
SOLUTION: Try all listed codes for the device being
set up. Make sure they an be operated
with an infrared remote control
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Ifyou have any questions about the operation ofyour
new RCS4 Universal Remote Control, you may call our
Customer Service for assistance. Before calling please
read this manual carefully to find an answer to your
question. If you cannot find a solution in this manual,
please complete the information below on all your
equipment before calling:
Date of purchase
Day/Month/Year
A list of your equipment/models: (see example below)
Typ. Brand Model No. Remote Model No. RCS4 Code
TV Saba TCW 301 MB 100 0648 (ex)
Type/model numbers can often found in your
equipment owner's manual or on the factory plate
behind the device.
In Australia: I 800 812 261
opening hours: 8.00 am- 5.00 pm (Mon-Fri.)
For WEB Support:
wwwcrestonline.biz
SETUP CODES
TELEVISIONS
Acec
Acer
Aea
Aiko
Aim
AKAI
Akura
Alaron
AIba
Amplivision
Amstrad
Anitech
Ansonic
ASA
Asberg
Asora
ATD
Audiosonic
Audioton
Audioworld
Autovox
AWA
Baird
Base
Baseline
Baur
Beko
BENQ
Best
Bestar
Blaupunkt
Blue Sky
Brandt
Bush
Carena
Celestial
Centrex
CGE
Clarivox
Clatronic
0123
0034
0057
0082, 0095, 01 10
0057
0001, 0056, 0057, 0059, 0081, 0082, 0093,
0095, 0096, 0097, 0r05, 0n0, 0126
0083,0110
0084
0082, 0100, 0110, 0111
0100
0082, 0083, 0l l0
0086, 01 10
0098, 0100, 0I03, 0110, 0123
0104
0086
01 l0
0056
0088, 0100
0100
0056
0086, 0129
0002, 0056, 0057, 007r, 0083, 0096, 01 10,
0lll,0112
0088, 0090, 0095
0036, 0038
0057, 01 10
0061, 0101, 0102, 0t25, 0127
0057, 0096, 0100
0069, 0070
0100
0100
0101, 0102
0094
0088, 0091, 0092
0057, 0082, 0085, 0110, 0111
0094
0003,0004,0062,0113
0056
0086, 0100
0104
0082, 0086, 0098, 0100, 01 10
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TELEVISIONS CONT.... TELEVTSTONS CONT....
Condor 0098,0100,0110 Graetz 0082
Conia 0039,0058 Granada 0086,0095,0099,0111, 0121,0123
Cont. Edison 0088,0091,0092 Grundig 0086,0101, 0102,0104,0126
Crosley 0086 Haier 0010, 0056
Crown 0086, 0100, 0106, 0110 Hanimax 0085
Daenyk 0084 Hanseatic 0085,0100,0103,0110
Daewoo 0057, 0110 Harwood 0083, 0110
Dansai 0083,0110 HCM 0083,0110
Daytron 0l l0 HiFivox 0088, 0091
De Graaf 0105 ) Uir.ari 0084,0110,0111
6
Decca 0056, 0095 i Hisawa 0094
Denon 0116 J Hisense 0064,0079
Diamond 0056 Hitachi 0046,0072,0073, 0090,0095,0099,0105,
Digital Life 0074,0075 01 I 1, 01 15, 0l 16, 01 17, 01 18, 01 19, 0120,
Digitor 0056, 0057 0126
Dual 0090 Hitsu 0094, 0110
Dumont 0095,0104 Hypson 0094
Dux 0123 Hyrrndai 0056
EIbe 0100,0103 ICE 0082,0110
Elcit 0098 Imperial 0086, 0100
Elin 0105,0110 Inno Hit 0086,0095,0110
Emerson 0082,0084,0104 Interfunk 0088,0091,0100,0123,0125
Euroman 0100 Intervision 0082,0094,0097,0098,0100
Europhon 0098 Irradio 0086,0110
Ferguson 0088,0092 ITS 0082,0084,0105
Fidelity 0082 ITT 0084, 0105
Finlandia 0105 ITT Nokia 0084, 0096, 0105
Finlux 0084,0086,0095,0098,0104 IVC 0065,0082,0096,0106,0107,0111
Firstline 0085,0095,0098,0110 Kaisui 0094,0110
Fisher 0095,0100,0111,0112 Karcher 0098,0100
Fujitsu 0084,0095,0098,0110,0129 Kendo 0097,0098,0100
Funai 0084,0085 ] Kolster 0098
Galaxis 0098,0100 I Konka 0058,0082
GE 0088,0090,0092 J Korting 0100
GEC 0095,0115 Kotron 0083
General 0088,0092,0110 Kross 0041
Genxxa 0083 Kyoshu 0083
Goldstar 0097,0100,0110 LG 0014,0078,0097,0100,0110
Goodmans 0082,0084,0090,0110,0111,0126 Lifetec 0110,0125
Gradiente 0106 Loewe 0100,0103,0125
Logik 0082
l1
10

TELEVISIONS CONT...- TELEVISIONS CONT-..-
Lumatron
Luxor
Magnafon
Magnavox
Manseth
Masuda
Matsui
M-Electronic
Memorex
Metz
Minerva
Minoka
Mistubishi
Mivar
Multitech
MTC
NEC
Neckerman
NEI
Nikkai
Nobliko
Nogamatic
Nokia
Normende
Oceanic
Okano
Omni
Onwa
Osaki
Osume
Otto Versand
Palsonic
Panasonic
Pathe Marconi
Perdio
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Pretech
Profitronic
Proline
Prosonic
Quasar
Quelle
Radiotone
Rediffusion
Revox
RFT
Roadstar
Rowa
Royal Lux
Saba
Sagem
Saisho
Salora
Sambers
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Schneider
Scott
SEG
SEI
Sharp
Siemens
Silver
Singer
Sinudyne
Solavox
Sonolor
Sontec
Sony
Soundesign
Sunkai
Sunstar
Tandberg
Tandy
Tatung
TCL
0129
0084,0105
0086, 0098
0018,0084,01lt
0085
0082,0110
0082, 0085 0094,0095, 0101,0110, 0111,
0t26
0088, 0090, 0110, 012s
0045, 01 10
0101, 0102
0086, 0101, 0102, 0104
0083
0099, 0l I l, 0125
0086, 0100, 0103
0098,0100,0110
0100, 0125
0019, 0057, 0060, 0076, 0077, 0094, 0110,
0111
0061, 0100, 0102, 01.26, 0127
0082
0095,0110,0111
0086, 0098, 0104
0088, 0091
0096, 0105
0088, 0090, 0091, 0092, 0101
0085, 0l 19
0095, 0100
0074
0081,0082
0083, 0095
0095,0111,0112
0061, 0085, 0088, 0101, 0102, 0111, 0121,
0125,0126,0127
0083, 0097
0043, 0045, 0105, 0109, 0121
0088,0091
0095
0086,0100,01r6
0090, 0102, 0115, 0123, 0126
0088, 0090, 0100
0083, 0098, 01 10
0098
0095, 0123
0082, 0100
0045
0088, 0101, 0102, 0104, 0r1r,0125, 0127
0083,0100,0110
0105, 0l I I
0100
0095, 0100, 0103
01 10
0047
0083, 0r00
0088, 0090, 0091, 0092, 0105
0094
01 l0
0105
0086, 0098
0048, 0049, 0080, 0095, 0100, 01 10, 0126
0082
0064 0095, 0100, 0103, 0110, 0111, 0112
Schuab Lorcnz 0096,0105
0082, 0090, 0t23,0126
0084
0098,0110,0111
0085, 0098, 0t27,0t29
0085, 0106, 0107, 0111, 0112, 0130
0101,0102,0112
0084, 0l l l
0098, 01 1 1
0085, 0098, 0127,0t29
009s, 0105
0061, 0105, 0127
0085, 0100
0024, 006r, 0098, 01 1 1, 0127
0084
0085, 0094
0082, 01 10
0088
0095
0095
0025
13
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TELEVISIONS CONT....
Teac
Technics
Tedelex
Teknika
Telefunken
Teleton
Tensai
Tevion
Thomson
Tokai
Tongtel
Toshiba
Towada
Transonic
Uher
Ultravox
Universum
Vidikron
Vidtech
Voxson
Vue
Waltham
Winco
Yamashi
Yoko
Zanussi
SATELLITE, CABLE & TOP.BO" CODES
SATELLITE. CABLE & TOP.BO" CODES
Ikusi 1003
0056, 0057, 0083, 0094, 0rr0,0122,0t24,
0125
0045, 0l l0
00s9,0074
0084, 0088, 009t,0092
0088, 0089, 0090, 0091, 0092
01 1 1, 0129
0082, 0085, 0097, 0 1 1 0
0030, 0058
0066, 0088, 0090, 0091, 0092
0095, 01 10
0031,0074
0062, 0063, 0079, 0098, 0104, 0l l l, 0r 13,
0114
0098
0033,0094,0t25
0086, 0100, 0129
0098
0061, 0085, 0086, 0088, 0100, 0101, 0104,
0l 1 1, 0l 12, 0125,0t27
0098
0111
0086
0053, 0055
0092
0083
0094
0100, 0l l0
0r29
1078
r07l
r075
t07t, t075
1031
1034
r035
r001, 1037, 1038, 1073
i039
t078
t070
1002,1079
ryc
Kaon
Kross
Legend
Lenoxx
LG
Mediastar
Mentor
Omni
Pacific
1040
1074
1034
1 039
1013,1044
1007
1008
1080
1010,1012
NEC IO42
Nextwave
Nordmende 1013
l0l4
1015
Panasonic 1016
Philips 1043
Phoenix i031
Pioneer 1018
RCA IO77
Samsung f02I
Soniq 1044
Sony 1021,1022
Strong 1023,1024,1074
Supernet 1045
Tarbs 1080
Teac 1026,1072
Top Line 1027
Topfield 1028
Toshiba 1029
Trio 1030
Unimax 1031
Vue 1045
Wavelength 1047
X-Winds 1032
VCR CODES
Amstrad
Atlas
Aurora
Austar Digital
Centrex
Conia
Conwa
DGTEC
Drake
Foxtel Cable
Foxtel Digital
Humax
Akai
Amstrad
AWA
Casio
Daewoo
Digitor
3034, 3041
3023
3033, 3035, 3041
3023
3041
3056
15
I4

VCR CODES DVD CODES CONT-.-
2028
2010
2007, 2015, 203r, 2037 ; 204r
2124,2139
2007,2015,2037,2042
2109
2028
2090,2142
2028
20t2
2082, 2094, 2102, 2130, 2134
2038
2043
207 9, 209 5, 2099, 2126, 2138
2037
2038,2rr0,ztrl
20r6
200r, 207 2, 2089, 2097, 2r0r, 2105
2140
2044
2028,2045,2046,21t3
2075,2082,2094,2102
2012,2047,2130
2028,2t30
2082
2077
2079
2028
2029
2050
2006,205r
2007,2037
2084,2141
202r,2022,2082
2007,2031,2037,2114
2068,2088,2124
207 5, 2082, 2094, 2102, 2130, 2131, 2132
2067,2126
2070
2014,2015
2028
207 8, 207 9, 2t27, 2128, 2129
2022,2038,2052
I7
DSE
Firstline
Fujitsu
Funai
Goldstar
Grundig
Hitachi
Hyundai
IVC
Kambrook
KIC
LG
Loewe
Magnavox
Melectronic
Mitsubishi
NEC
Omni
Orion
Palsonic
Panasonic
Philips
Py.
Samsung
Sansui
Sanyo
Sharp
Sonwa
Sony
Tandy
Teac
Telestar
Tevion
DVD CODES
Cinevision
Cobalt
Conia
Denon
Digitrex
DSE
Finlux
Fisher
Goldstar
GP
Grundig
Haaz
Himax
Hitachi
Hiteker
Hyundai
iN BAR
ryc
Kenwood
Kross
LLr
Loewe
Magnavox
Marantz
Matsui
Mitsubishi
Mossimo
NAD
NEC
Nintaus
Omni
Onix
Onkyo
Orion
Palsonic
Panasonic
Philinq
Pioneer
RCA
Rowa
Salora
Samsung
Sansui
304t,3045,3053
3033
3023,3033
3023
3033
3024
3018
3056,3057
3060, 3061
3033
3023
3019, 3023, 3033, 3036, 3055
3003
3041
3033
3023
3033,3036,30ss
3045
3049
3023,3041,30s6
3003
3024
3023
3040,3043,3058
3049
3062
3025,3052
3041
3026,3027,30s4
3023
3033,3023,3041,3045
3033
3041
Aiwa
Akai
Apex
AWA
Base
Celestial
Centrex
2083
2004,2007,2014,2t06
2037
2039
2008,2009,201t,2017
2012
2015,2037 I6

Super Digital 2054
TDE 2055
Teac 2014,2056
Tedelex 2038,2110
Sanyo
Sharp
SMC
Sony
Spectra
Starmedia
Telefunken
Tevion
Thomson
Tongtel
Toshiba
Transonic
Victor
Omni
Orion
Palsonic
Samsung 3043, 3058
Sansui
Sharp
Sony
Teac
WARRANTY
2032,2090,2142
2037,2t22,2123
2039
2066, 2086, 2096, 2t03, 2104
2038
2038
DVD CODES CONT... workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3)
montht from the date of the original purchase. Product will
be replaced free ofcharge ifit has been pfoven to be defective
within the three (3) month period when said product is
returned at customer expense within the warranty period.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY EXPENSES
INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION
OF THIS PRODUCT.
This warranty does not cover damage or failures caused
by products or services not supplied by Crest Electronics,
or which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, faulfy installation, set-up
adjustment, improper maintenance, alteration, maladjustment
of consumer controls, modifications, commercial use, fire,
water, lightning or other acts of God.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
CREST SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT ORARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from country to country.
To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, please
carefully pack the product and send it prepaid and adequately
insured to the address below together with your purchase
receipt or other proof of the date of original purchase.
In Australia:
Crest Electronics
Importers & National Distributors
165 South Pine Road
P.O. Box 5658
Brendale - 8C4500 Queensland
t9
Viewmaster 2058,2059,2060
Voxson 2039,2061,2109
Wintel
Xlogix
XMS
Yamaha
2tL6
2015,2038,2039
2080,2133
2057
2069,2091
2039
2037
2062
2038
2063,21t8,2t79,2120
2064, 207 6, 2124, 213t, 2t32, 2137
3045, 30s3
3049
3056
Zensonic 2l2l
VCR/DVD COMBINATION CODES
Digitor 3056
DSE 3053
Hvundai 3056.3057
ryc 3060
LG 3055
NEC 3055
3049
3052
3054
3053
Crest Electronics warrants to the original purchaser that this
product will be free from defects in materials and
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