F&V SpectraHD 4 User manual

User Manual
SpectraHD 4
Field Monitor
When using the SpectraHD 4 with the loupe, please take precaution to not leave the loupe half
open. Leaving the loupe half open may cause your screen to “burn in” from the sun.

MENU
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SpectraHD 4
Caution .................................................................................................
Components ........................................................................................
Control & Functions .............................................................................
Compatible Input Formats ...................................................................
Menu Tree & Adjustment ....................................................................
OSD (On-screen Display) Menu ...........................................................
[1] Color ..........................................................................................
[2] Display ......................................................................................
[3] Frame Guide ............................................................................
[4] Advanced .................................................................................
[5] Waveform Check .....................................................................
[6] Audio ........................................................................................
[7] Input & Output .........................................................................
[8] System .....................................................................................
Specications .....................................................................................
Dimensions ........................................................................................
Maintenance ......................................................................................
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FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interface when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruc tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential to correct the interference at his
own expense.
CAUTION: Change or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packing indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequence for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources.

CAUTION
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SpectraHD 4
• Always use set voltage. (DC 6.8-18V)
• All operating instructions must be read and
understood before the product is operated.
These safety and operating instructions must
be kept in safe place for future reference.
• All warnings on the product and in the
instructions must be observed closely.
• All operating instructions must be followed.
• Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate
attachments can result in accidents.
• This product must be operated on a power
source specied on the specication label.
• If you are not sure of the type of power
supply used in your home, consult your
dealer or local power company. For units
designed to operate on batteries or another
power source, refer to the operating
instructions.
• The power cords must be routed properly
to prevent people from stepping on them or
objects from resting on them. Check the
cords from the plugs and product.
• If using other DC adapters insteadof the
standard adapter provided by the
manufacturer, please check the proper load
capacity (or current capacity) and use an
adapter with stable voltage.
• Do not overload DC outlets or extension
cords. Overloading can cause damage or
electric shock.
• Never insert an object into the product’s
vents or openings. High voltage in
the product can cause electric shock and/or
a short circuit. For the same reason, do not
spill water or liquid on the product.
• Do not attempt to service the product
yourself.Removing covers can expose you to
high voltage and other dangerous conditions.
Request a qualied service person to perform
servicing.
• If any of the following conditions occurs,
unplug the power cord from the DC outlet,
and request a qualied service person to
perform repairs.
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid was spilled on the product
or when objects have fallen into the
product.
c. When the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate
properly as described in the operating
instructions. Do not touch the controls
other than those described in the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of
controls not described in the instructions
can cause damage, which often requires
extensive adjustment work by a qualied
technician.
e. When the product has been dropped or
damaged.
f. When the product displays an abnormal
condition. Any noticeable abnormality in
the product indicates that the product
needs servicing.
• In case the product needs replacement
parts, make sure that the service person
uses replacement parts specied by the
manufacturer, or those with the same
characteristics and performance as the
original parts. Use of unauthorized parts
can result in re, electric shock and/or other
danger.
• Upon completion of service or repair work,
request the service technician to perform
safety checks to ensure that the product is
in proper operating condition.

CAUTION
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SpectraHD 4
• Unplug the power cord from the DC outlet
before cleaning the product. Use a damp
cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
if you do not use the product for considerably
long time.
• Do not use the product near water, such
as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and
laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet
basement.
• Keep the product away from direct rays of
the Sun-light.
• Do not place the product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product
on anunstable base can cause the product to
fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as
well as damage to the product. Use only a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by themanufacturer or sold
with the product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instruction. Use only the
mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When relocating the product placed on a
cart, it must be moved with the utmost care.
• Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven
oor surface can cause the product to fall
from the cart.
• The vents and other openings in the
cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents and openings
since insufcient ventilation can cause
overheating and/or shorten the life of the
product. Do not place the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they
can block ventilation openings. This product
is not designed for built-in installation; do not
place the product in an enclosed place such
as a bookcase or rack, unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions are followed.
• The LCD panel used in this product is made
of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product is dropped or applied with impact.
Be careful not to be injured by broken glass
pieces in case the LCD panel breaks.
• Keep the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other
heat generating products (including
ampliers).
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
and incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• The magnication lens in the viewnder
may also magnify tiny dusts on the LCD
screen which may look like defects of the
LCD panel.
Please wipe out or blow off the dusts on the
screen before using the SpetraHD 4.
• To avoid scratches on the LCD screen
please only blow off the dust and don’t use a
cloth or ngers to clean the screen.

3COMPONENTS
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SpectraHD 4
SpectraHD 4 EVF loupe (optional)
Junior Joint HDMI Mini to Standard Cable
BNC Cable D-tap to Mini XLR Cable
USB Upgrade Cable AC Adapter

4CONTROL & FUNCTIONS
Click
MENU
Scroll up
Scroll down
Custom
FUNCTION
NP-F
li-ion
battery
Mini XLR
6.8-18 V
DC 2.5Φ
6.8-18 V
TALLY
TALLY
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
SDI IN & OUT
AUDIO OUT
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SpectraHD 4
POWER
SIGNAL
FUNCTION
USB 2.0
POWER
TALLY

5COMPATIBLE INPUT FORMATS
6MENU TREE & ADJUSTMENT
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SpectraHD 4
SpectraHD 4
The following standards are supported by the SpectraHD 4 eld monitor:
Main
Menu
Color
Brightness 0 - 100 (Default: 50)
Contrast 0 - 100 (Default: 50)
Backlight 0 - 100 (Default: 40)
Hue -180 - 180 (Default: 0)
Chroma 0 - 100 (Default: 69)
Sharpness 0 - 100 (Default: 0)
[Off] (Default), [Usr], [1.35:1], [1.85:1], [13:9], [14:9], [15:9], [4:3], [16:9]
[White] (Default), [Gray], [Black], [Red], [Green], [Blue]
[0] (Default), [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]
[Off] (Default), [95%], [93%], [90%], [88%], [85%], [80%]
[Blue] (Default), [White], [Gray], [Black], [Red], [Green]
[Standard] (Default), [Overscan], [Pixel to Pixel]
[Off] (Default), [ON]
Scan Mode
DSLR Camera
Marker Color
Marker Background
Safety Area
Safety Area Color
[ON], [Off] (Default)
[Off] (Default), [1.3×], [2.0×], [2.0×mag]
[Standard] (Default), [4×], [9×], [16×]
[Live] (Default), [REC], [PlayBack]
[Standard] (Default), [Horizontal], [Vertical], [Horizontal & Vertical]
DSLR Scale
Flip
Freeze
Anamorphic De-Squeeze
Zoom
Marker Type
[2] (Default), [4], [6], [8], [10], [12], [14]Thickness
[ON], [Off] (Default)Center Marker
Color Temp
Check Field
[5600K], [6500K] (Default), [9300K], [User1], [User2], [User3]
[Off] (Default), [Mono], [Red], [Green], [Blue]
Display
Frame
Guide
720p(50/60), 576p(50), 576i(50), 480p(60), 480i(60)
1080p(60/59.94/50/30/59.97/25/24/24sf)
1080i(60/59.97/50)
1080p(30/29.97/25/24/24sf)
1080i(60/59.94/50)
720p(60/59.94/50)
480i(59.94)
576i(50)
1080p(24/25/30/50/60), 1080i(50/60),
HDMI
SMPTE-425M-A/B
SMPTE-274M
SMPTE-296M
SMPTE-125M
ITU-R BT.656
SDI

6MENU TREE & ADJUSTMENT
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SpectraHD 4
Main
Menu
[0], [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] (Default), [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]
0 - 100 (Default: 50)
[Red] (Default), [Green], [Blue], [White], [Gray], [Black]
[ON], [Off] (Default)
[ON], [Off] (Default)
[HDMI], [SDI]
[CH1] (Default)
[Check Field] (Default), [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze],
[Center Marker], [Marker Type], [Safety Area], [Peaking Filter],
[False Color], [Vector], [Range Error], [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze],
[Center Marker], [Marker Type], [Safety Area], [Peaking Filter],
[False Color], [Vector], [Range Error] (Default), [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze],
[Center Marker], [Marker Type], [Safety Area],
[Peaking Filter] (Default), [False Color], [Vector], [Range Error],
[Audio Column], [Histogram], [Input Source]
[Off] (Default), [Mono], [Color]
Peaking Filter
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
[Bottom] (Default), [Left], [Right], [Top]
[Off] (Default), [Color Pattern], [Zebra Pattern]
False Color
Indication Position
[Off] (Default), [Luminance], [Red], [Green], [Blue]
[Off] (Default), [ON]
Histogram
Vector
[Y] (Default), [U], [V], [Red], [Green], [Blue]
[Off] (Default), [ON], [Transparent]
Parade
Parade Type
[Off] (Default), [Blink], [ON]Range erroe
0 - 255 (Default:25)
0 - 255 (Default:225)
Luma Max
Luma Min
Waveform
Check
Input &
Output
Volume
F3
Mute
Audio Column
Channel
Scroll Wheel
Input Source
[Left-Top] (Default), [Left-Middle], [Left-Bottom], [Center-Top],
[Center], [Center-Bottom], [Right-Top], [Right-Middle], [right-Bottom]
[No] (Default), [Yes]
[Black] (Default), [Blue], [Color Bar]
[中文], [English] (Default)
Language
Reset
[Unlock] (Default), [Lock]
Background
OSD Position
[ON] (Default), [Off]OSD Trans
[5] (Default), [10], [15], [20], [25], [30], [None]
OSD Time
SW Version
HW Version
Advanced
Audio
System
F2
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze],
[Center Marker], [Marker Type], [Safety Area],
[Peaking Filter], [False Color] (Default), [Vector], [Range Error],
[Audio Column], [Histogram], [Input Source]
F4
F1

6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU SpectraHD 4
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[1] Color
• Backlight
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the LED Backlight from 10% to 100% (Default: 40).
This feature allows you to compensate for the ambient light levels in your shooting
environment.
• Brightness
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the Brightness level of your image (Default: 50).
• Contrast
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the Contrast level of your image (Default: 50).
• Hue (Tint)
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the Hue level from -180°to 180°(Default: 0).
• Chroma (Saturation)
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the Saturation level of your image (Default: 69).
When the Saturation level is set to 0, the image will be monochrome.
• Color Temperature
Use this setting to manually set the Color Temperature of your display. The available options
are: 5600K, 6500K, 9300K, User1, User2, User3. ( Default: 6500K).
By selecting [User 1], [User 2], or [User 3] you can dene custom values for RGB Gain and
Bias.
By using Color Copy, you can copy the RGB Gain and Bias values from predened color
temperatures.
When dening RGB Bias and Gain, you can choose to have one of the following background
images: [Input Signal] or [Color Bar]
• Sharpness
Use the value range 0 - 100 to adjust the Sharpness level of your image (Default: 0).
• Check Field
Check Field mode is used for monitor color calibration. The four modes of Check Field are
[Mono] [Red], [Green], and [Blue]. In [Mono] mode, only a grayscale image is shown.
When either [Red], [Green], and [Blue] mode is selected, only the respective color channel is
shown.
Reference the following instructions for calibrating your monitor to SMPTE color bars:
1) Display SMPTE split-eld color bars on the monitor from an external source.
2) Enable [Mono] mode and locate the Pluge pattern in the bottom right-hand corner of the
screen (the two black bars and one gray bar under the RED color bar). Adjust the
[Brightness] of the screen until there is no difference between the Pluge pattern’s two
black bars. Only the gray bar should still be visible.
3) Adjust the [Contrast] of the screen until there is an even grayscale across the top bars.
4) Disable [Mono] mode and enable [Blue] mode. Adjust the [Saturation] of the screen until
the outside bars (blue and white) match in brightness.
5) You are nished. Disable [Blue] mode.

6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU SpectraHD 4
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[2] Display
• DSLR Camera
Select the DSLR Camera to be used, changed between following sequence: [Off], [ON].
• Scan Mode
Select from one of the following Scan Modes: [Standard], [Over Scan], [Pixel to Pixel].
The proper [Scan Mode] will depend on the aspect ratio of your input signal.
• Flip
Use this setting to ip the display direction. The available options are: Standard, Horizontal,
Vertical, Horizontal & Vertical. (Default: Standard)
• Freeze
Use this setting to freeze the current image on the screen.
• DSLR Scale
Display Mode: [Live], [REC], [Playback]
• Anamorphic De-Squeeze
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• Zoom
When Zoom is enabled, your screen will be divided into “zoom sections.” The zoom
sections depend on your settings under Zoom Ratio. Using the scroll wheel, you are able to
scroll through the individual zoom sections. The selected zoom section will be highlighted
with a red border. Pressing the scroll wheel will magnify the selected zoom section so that
it takes up the entire display.

6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU SpectraHD 4
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[3] Frame Guide
• Thickness
Use this setting to change the marker thickness between [2], [4], [6], [8], [10], [12], [14] pixel.
• Center Marker
Use this setting to change the center marker between [ON], [Off].
• Marker Type
Using this setting to change the Marker Type between [Off], [User], [1.35:1], [1.85:1], [13:9],
[14:9], [15:9], [4:3], [16:9].
• Marker Color
Use this setting to change the marker color between [White], [Gray], [Black], [Red], [Green],
[Blue].
• Marker Background
Using this setting to change the Background Mat what is out of the marker from 0-balck to
10-none.
• Safety Area
Use this setting to change the Safety Area between [80%], [85%], [88%], [90%], [93%],
[95%].
• Safety Area Color
Use this setting to change the Safety Area Color between [White], [Gray], [Black], [Red],
[Green], [Blue].

6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU SpectraHD 4
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[4] Advanced
• Peaking Filter
Use this setting to selected the Peaking Filter, Changed between following sequence: [Off],
[Meno], [Color]
• Peaking Level
Use this setting to change the sensitivity of the Peaking Filter from 0 to 10.
• Peaking Color
Use this setting to selected the effect color of Peaking Filter, Changed between following
sequence: [White], [Gray], [Black], [Red], [Green], [Blue].
• False Color
Use this setting to selected the mode of False Color, Changed between following sequence:
[Off], [Color Pattern], [Zebra Pattern].
• Indication Position
Use this setting to selected the Position of False Color Indication Bar, Changed between
following sequence: [Off], [Top], [Bottom], [Left], [Right].

6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU MeticaFM 7
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• Vector
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[5] Waveform Check
• Histogram
Use this setting to activate the Histogram in the bottom, right corner of the screen.
Use the Histogram to help understand the overall exposure of your image.
• Parade
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• Parade Type
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• Range erroe
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• Luma Max
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• Luma Min
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6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU MeticaFM 7
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[6] Audio
• Volume
Use this setting to change the volume from 0 to 100. (Default: 50)
• Mute
Use this setting to mute the audio output.
• Audio Column
Use this setting to activate the audio column in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• Channel
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6OSD (On-screen Display) MENU MeticaFM 7
[7] Input & Output
• Input Source
Using this setting to change the input source between following sequance: [HDMI], [SDI].
• F1 (User Dened Function 1)
Using this to setting to change the function of Shortcut F1 between following sequance:
[Check Field] (Default), [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze], [Center Marker], [Marker Type],
[Safety Area], [Peaking Filter], [False Color], [Vector], [Range Error], [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
• F2 (User Dened Function 2)
Using this to setting to change the function of Shortcut F2 between following sequance:
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze], [Center Marker], [Marker Type],
[Safety Area], [Peaking Filter], [False Color], [Vector], [Range Error] (Default), [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
• F3 (User Dened Function 3)
Using this to setting to change the function of Shortcut F3 between following sequance:
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze], [Center Marker], [Marker Type],
[Safety Area], [Peaking Filter] (Default), [False Color], [Vector], [Range Error], [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
• F4 (User Dened Function 4)
Using this to setting to change the function of Shortcut F4 between following sequance:
[Check Field], [Scan Mode], [DSLR Scale], [Freeze], [Center Marker], [Marker Type],
[Safety Area], [Peaking Filter], [False Color] (Default), [Vector], [Range Error], [Audio Column],
[Histogram], [Input Source]
• Scroll Wheel (Shortcut)
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6SPECIFICATIONS
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MeticaFM 7
[8] System
• Language
Use this setting to change the language of the OSD.
• Reset
Using this setting to reset to factory default.
• Background
Using this to change the Screen background between: [Black], [Blue], [Color Bar]
• OSD Position
Using this setting to select the OSD Menu Position between following sequence: [Left-Top],
[Left-Middle], [Left-Bottom], [Center-Top], [Center], [Center-Bottom], [Right-Top],
[Right-Middle], [Right-Bottom],
• OSD Trans
Use this setting to change the transparency of the OSD between: Off, ON.
• OSD Time
Using this setting to change the menu dwell time after no action, The time can be selected
from following sequence:[None], [5S], [10S], [15S], [20S], [25S], [30S].
• SW Version
Displays the current software version as well as the Camera Mode version.
• HW Version
Displays the current version of the hardware.

7SPECIFICATIONS
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SpectraHD 4
LCD
4.3”
1280 X 720 px
0.02475(H)mm×0.07425(W)mm
16.7M
170°(H) / 170°(V)
420cd/
3G/HD/SD-SDI – Active loop through to SDI output
HDMI (1.4Ver) – Active loop through to HDMI output
1.495G bps
720p(60/50), 576p(50), 576i(50), 480p(60), 480i(60)
1080p(60/59.94/50/30/59.97/25/24/24sf)
1080i(60/59.97/50)
1080p(30/29.97/25/24/24sf)
1080i(60/59.94/50)
720p(60/59.94/50)
480i(59.94)
576i(50)
270 Mbps
1080p(60/50/30/25/24), 1080i(60/50),
3G/HD/SD-SDI
HDMI (1.4Ver)
2.970Gbps
1 X BNC
1 X HDMI
1 X BNC
1 X HDMI
3G-SDI
HD-SDI
SD-SDI
HDMI
SMPTE-425M-A/B
SMPTE-274M
SMPTE-296M
SMPTE-125M
ITU-R BT.656
DC 2.5mm
Mini XLR-4pin
Power Input Type
DC 6.8 -18V
/ 32 F - 104 F
/ -4 F - 140 F
9W
Mini XLR-4pin
Input Voltage
Power
Storage Temperature
Tally Plug
355 g / 590 g (with loupe)
Weight
Operating Temperature
900 : 1
95.04 (H) ×53.46 (V) mm
Input
Output
Input Signal
SDI
Input Signal
Formats
The specication above may be changed without notice.
Size
Resolution
Pixel Pitch
Color Depth
Viewing Angle
Luminance of white
Contrast Ratio
Display Area

8DIMENSIONS
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SpectraHD 4
131 mm
239 mm
67 mm
100 mm

9MAINTENANCE
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SpectraHD 4
• Screen Cleaning
Periodically clean the screen surface using non-abrasive, ammonia-free cleaning wipes.
A clean microber cloth can also be used. Do not use paper towels. Paper towel bers are
coarse and may scratch the surface of the polycarbonate faceplate or leave streaks on the
surface. Antistatic and ngerprint resistant cleaning agents are recommended. Do not apply
excessive pressure to the screen to avoid damaging the LCD.
• Faceplate Dusting
Dust the unit with a soft cloth or chamois. You may use a slightly damp cloth, but make sure
unit is not connected to any power. Dry or abrasive cloths may cause electrostatic charge on
the surface,attracting dust particles. Neutralize static electricity by using the recommended
cleaning and polishing practice.

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