Kicker DXA125.2 User manual

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MODEL:
Authorized KICKER Dealer:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number:
DX.2-SERIES AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
DXA125.2
IMPORTANT SAFE1Y WARNING- PROLONGED CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF AN AMPLIFIER IN A
DISTORTED OR CLIPPED MANNER CAN CAUSE YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM TO
OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY CATCHING
FIRE AND RESULTING IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPONENTS AND/OR VEHICLE. KICKER
PRODUCTS
ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND LEVELS THAT CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
HEARING! TURNING UP A SYSTEM TO A LEVEL THAT HAS AUDIBLE DISTORTION
IS MORE DAMAGING
TO YOUR EARS THAN LISTENING TO
AN UNDISTORTED SYSTEM AT THE SAME VOLUME LEVEL. THE
THRESHOLD OF
PAIN IS ALWAYS AN INDICATOR THAT THE SOUND LEVEL IS TOO LOUD AND MAY
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING. PLEASE USE
COMMON SENSE WHEN CONTROLLING VOLUME.
PERFORMANCE
Model:
RMS Power
@ 14.4V, 40 stereo, ::; 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 20 stereo,::; 1% THD+N
@ 14.4V, 40 mono,~ 1% THD+N
Length [in, em]
Height [in, em]
Width [in, em]
Frequency Response [Hz]
Signal-to-noise Ratio [dB}
Input Sensitivity
Electronic Crossover
KickEO™ Bass Boost
DXA125.2
30x 2
60x 2
125 X 1
8-1/8,21
2-5/16, 6
7-1/8, 18
10Hz-20kHz
>95, A-weighted, re: rated power
Low Level: 125mV-5V
High Level: 250mV-1 OV
HI, LO or OFF; Variable 50-200Hz@
Variable 0-12dB @40Hz
Pro Tip: To get the best performance from your new KICKER Amplifier and extend the warranty by 1 year, use
genuine KICKER accessories and wiring.
INSTALLATION
Mounting: Choose a structurally sound location to mount your KICKER amplifier. Make sure there are no items
behind the area where the screws will be driven. Choose a location that allows at least 4"
(1 Ocm) of open
ventilation for the amplifier.
If possible, mount the amplifier in the climate-controlled passenger compartment. Drill
four holes using a 7
/64" (3mm) bit and use the supplied #8 screws to mount the amplifier.
Wiring: Disconnect the vehicle's battery to avoid an electrical short. Then, connect the ground wire to the
amplifier. Make the ground wire short, 24" (60cm) or less, and connect
it to a paint-and-corrosion-free, solid,
metal area of the vehicle's chassis. Adding
an additional ground wire of this same gauge (or larger) between the
battery's negative post and the vehicle chassis
is recommended.
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The DX amplifier has dual input sensitivity differential RCA inputs which wi ll recei ve either high or l ow level signals
from your car stereo's source
un i t. A high-level signal can be run from the source unit's speaker outputs to the
stereo RCA input on the end panel of the amplifier using the
KICKER KISL as shown (make sure you set the DX
amplifie r' s input level switch to "H I"). Alternatively, the signal can be delivered to the amplifier using the low-level
RCA outputs on the source unit. Set the input level switch on the end panel of the amplifier to "LO". Keep the
audio signal cable away frorn factory wiring harnesses and other power wiring. If you need to cross this wiring,
cross it
at a 90 degree angle.
source unit
high-level speaker
outputs
+
core conductor to amplifier
OR
to amplifier
from source unit high-
level speaker outputs
Install a fuse within 18" (45cm) of the battery and in-line with the power cable connected to your amplifier.
If you
ever need to remove the amplifier frorn the vehicle after
it has been installed, the ground wire should be the last
wire disconnected frorn the amplifier--just the opposite as when you installed
it.
ftfodel Externa/Fuse
Power/Ground Wire KICKER Wiring Kit
(sold separately)
DXA125.2 1 x 40 Ampere 8 Gauge PK8, Z
CK 84
f
:s; 24"
(60cm)
external fuse
remote turn-on
(see page
6)
:s; 18 "
(45cm)
+12V
battery --
-
•
-
-
• bare-metal
chassis ground
bare-metal
chassis ground
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For multiple amplifier installations where distribution blocks are used, each amplifier should have its proper-rated
fuse, or breaker, installed between the amplifier and the distributon block within eighteen inches
of
the block,
or on the distribution block
if
it provides for fusing. The primary power wire should also be fused between the
battery and distribution block, within eighteen inches of the battery's positive terminal, with a fuse
or
breaker
rated at least
to
the sum
of
the individual amplifier's fuse values
4
f
5,
7"
(18cm)
external fuse
to
amplifier
to
amplifier
external fuse
5,
7"
(18cm)
power distribution block
f
5,
7"
(18cm)
external fuse
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STEREO OPERATION
minimum
impedance
of
2
ohms
per
channel
BRIDGED OPERATION (MONO)
minimum
impedance
of
4
ohms
+
STEREO-AND-MONO-SIMULTANEOUSLY (SAMS) OPERATION
minimum
impedance
of
4
ohms
bridged
(mono)
and
2
ohms
per
channel
stereo
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OPERATION
INPUT
LEVEL
.I.LO
X-OVER BASS
--..HI
GAIN
FREQ(Hz) BOOST(dB)
0
..
X-OVER
.. ..
CJii[]
0
11
OFF HI LO
50 200
0
12
Automatic Turn-On Selection: The OX series offers two automatic turn-on modes; +12V and DC Offset.
• Remote Turn-On:
Run 18 gauge wire from the Remote Turn-On Lead on your source unit to the terminal
labeled
REM between the amplifier's positive and negative power terminals.
• DC Offset Turn-On: The DC Offset mode detects a 6V DC offset from the HI-Level speaker outputs when
the source unit has been turned on.
Input Level: The RCA inputs on KICKER OX amplifiers are capable of receiving either Hi or Low-level signals
from your source unit.
If the only output available from your source unit is a Hi-Level signal, simply press in the
Input Level switch on the amplifier. Refer to the
w1ring section of this manual for additional instructions.
Input Gain Control: The input gain control is not a volume control. It matches the output of the source unit to
the input
level of the amplifier. Turn the source unit up to about 3/4 volume (if the source unit goes to 30, turn it
to 25). Next, slowly turn (clockwise) the gain on the amplifier up until you can hear audible distortion, then turn it
down a little.
Crossover Control: The variable crossover on the side of the amplifier allows you to set the crossover to OFF,
HI-PASS, or LO-PASS at frequencies from 50Hz-200Hz. The setting for this control is subjective.
KICK EQ Bass Boost Control: The variable bass boost control on the side of the OXA 125.2 amplifier is
designed to give you increased output, 0-12dB, at 40Hz. The setting for this control is subjective. If you turn it
up, you must readjust the input gain control to avoid clipping the amplifier.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If
your amplifier does not appear to be working, check the obvious things first such
as
blown fuses, poor or
incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and ga
in
controls, etc. There
are
Power
(PWR)
&
Protection
(PRT)
LEOs
on the side panel of your Kicker
OX
series amplifier. Depending on the state of the
amplifier and the vehicle's charging system, the
LEOs
wi
ll
glow either green or red. When the green
LED
is
lit,
this
indicates the amplifier
is
turned on and no trouble exists.
Green LED off, no output?
With a
Vo
lt
Ohm Meter
(VOM)
check the following:
0+
12 vo
lt
power terminal
(s
hould read +12V
to+
16
V)
@Remote turn-on terminal (shou
ld
read+
12V t
o+
16V)
@)Check for reversed
power and ground connections
0Ground
terminal, for proper conductivit
y.
Green LED on, no output?
Check the following:
ORCA
connections @Test speaker outputs w
ith
a
"known" good speaker. @)Substitute source unit w
ith
a "known" good source unit.
0Ch
eck for a signal
in
the
RCA cable feeding the amplifier with the VOM meter set to measure "AC" voltage.
Red LED flickering with loud music?
Th
e red
LED
indicates l
ow
battery voltage. Check
all
the connections
in
your vehicle's charging system.
It
may be necessary to replace or charge your vehic
le
's
battery or replace your
vehicle's alternator.
Red LED on, no output?
0Amplifi
er
is
very
hot=
thermal protection
is
engaged. Test for proper impedance at
the speaker terminals with a VOM meter (see the diagrams in this manual for minimum recommended impedance
and multiple speaker wiring suggestions). Also check for adequate airflow around the amplifier. @Amplifier
shuts down only while vehicle
is
running
=volta
ge protection circuitry
is
engaged. Voltage to the amplifier
is
not
within the 10
-1
6 volt operating range. Have the vehicle's charging and electrical system inspected.
@)Am
plifier
will
only play at l
ow
volume
le
vels = short circuit protection is engaged. Check for speaker w
ire
s sho
rt
ed to
each other or to the vehicle chassis. Check for damaged speake
rs
or speaker(s) operating below the minimum
recommended impedance.
No or low output?
0Che
ck
the balance control on source unit
@Ch
eck the RCA
(or
speaker input) and
speaker output connections.
Alternator noise-whining sound with engine's RPM?
0Che
ck for damaged RCA
(or
speaker input) cab
le
@Check
the routing of
RC
A
(or
speaker
in
put) cab
le
@)Che
ck
the source unit for proper grounding
0Che
ck
the gain settings and turn them down
if
they
are
set too high.
Ground Noise?
KICKER
amplifiers are engineered to be fully compatible w
it
h
all
manufacturers' head units.
Some head units may require additional grounding to prevent noise from entering the audio signal.
If
you are
experiencing this problem with your head unit,
in
most cases running a ground wire from the RCA outputs on the
head unit to the chassis
will
remedy this issue.
CAUTION:
When jump starting the vehicle, be sure that connections made
wi
th jumper cables
are
correct.
Improper connections can result
in
blown amplifier fuses as well
as
the failure of other critical systems
in
the
vehicle.
If
you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new
KICKER
product, see the Authorized
KICKER
Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, c
li
ck
on
the SUPPORT tab
on
the
KICKER
homepage,
www.kicker.com.
Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab, choose the subject you
are
interested
in,
and then download or view the corresponding information.
Pl
ease E-mail [e-mail] or
call Technical Services (405)
624-8583
for unanswered or specific questions.
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DXA125.2
30x 2
Signal
KICKER will now provide a three-
year warranty with all DXA-Series
Amplifier purchases paired with a
qualifying KICKER Installation Kit* .
This extends the standard warranty by an additional
year. Amplifier and Kit must be purchased from an
Authorized KICKER Dealer.
KICKER OX amplifier success is currently at an unheard-of rate, making the extended
warranty program even more beneficial
to you.
Using poor-qual1ty,
under-spec wiring kits will impede OX amplifier performance.
A superior-quality KICKER installation Kit is guaranteed to extend the life of DX
amplifiers.
The new extended warranty applies only to KICKER amplifiers and accessories sold to consumers by Authorized
KICKER Dealers 1n the United States of America or its possessions. It also only applies to the original purchaser of
KICKER amplifiers and accessories. One warranty extension per amplifier is allowed regardless of the number of amplifier
installation kits purchased. This program does not apply to
"B" -stock product or factory-refurbished product.
This offer
is for a l1mited time, so see your local Authorized KICKER Dealer soon for details.
*U.S.A. Only IEE.UU. solamente INur USA ILes USA Seulement
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MODEL OS:
Distribuidor autorizado de KICKER:
Fecha
de compra:
Numero
de serie del amplificador:
AMPLIFICADOR DE LA SERlE DX.2
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
DXA125.2
ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD: LA OPERACION PROLONGADA Y CONTINUA DE UN
AMPLIFICADOR
DE MANERA DISTORSIONADA 0 CORTADA PUEDE PROVOCAR QUE SU SISTEMA DE
AUDIO SE SOBRECALIENTE CON LA POSIBILIDAD DE INCENDIARSE Y PROVOCAR DANOS GRAVES A SUS
COMPONENTES 0 VEHfCULO. iLOS PRODUCTOS KICKER PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES
DE SONIDO QUE
PUEDEN DANAR PERMANENTEMENTE SU OfDO! SUBIR
EL VOLUMEN DE UN SISTEMA A UN NIVEL EN EL
CUAL SE ESCUCHA UNA DISTORSION ES MAS DANINO PARA SUS OfDOS QUE ESCUCHAR UN SISTEMA
SIN DISTORSION AL MISMO NIVEL
DE VOLUMEN. EL UMBRAL DEL DOLOR ES SIEMPRE UN INDICADOR DE
QUE EL NIVEL DEL SONIDO ES MUY ALTO Y PUEDE DANAR PERMANENTEMENTE SU AUDICION. USE EL
SENTIDO
COM UN AL CONTROLAR EL VOLUMEN.
RENDIMIENTO
lllod.elo:
Potencia RMS
a 14.4V,
40 estereo, s 1% THD+N
a 14.4V,
20 estereo, s 1% THD+N
a 14.4V,
40 mono, s 1% THD+N
Ancho [pulg. em.]
Respuesta de frecuencia
[Hz]
Relaci6n senal a ruido [dB}
Sensibilidad de entrada
DXA125.2
30Wx2
60Wx2
125W X 1
8-1/8,21
2-5/16, 6
7-1/8, 18
10-20k
>95, ponderado-A, re: potencial nominal
el: 125 5V
el: 250m -10V
Divisor electr6nico de
Reforzador de bajos KickEOTM
ALTO, BAJO o APAGADO; 50-200Hz variables a 12dB/Octava
0-1 2dB variables a 40Hz
Nota: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento de sus nuevos amplificadores KICKER, le recomendamos que use
accesorios y cableado KICKER autenticos.
INSTALACION
Montaje: Escoja un Iugar estructuralmente solido para montar el amplificador KICKER. Asegurese de que no
haya nada por detras
de donde van a entrar los tornillos. EscOJa un Iugar en que queden por lo menos 4 pig.
(1 0 em) de espacio abierto de ventilacion alrededor del amplificador. Si es posible, monte el amplificador en el
compartimiento de pasajeros, con ambiente acondicionado. Haga cuatro agujeros con una brocade 7/64 de
pig. (3 mm) y monte el amplificador con los tornillos No 8 que se suministran.
Cableado: Desconecte Ia baterfa del vehfculo para evitar cortocircuitos. Luego, conecte un cable de conexion
a tierra
al amplificador. El cable de conexion a tierra debe ser corto, de 24 pig. (60 em) o menos, y debe
ir conectado a un punto solido del chasis del vehfculo en que no haya ni pintura ni corrosion. Tambien se
recomienda instalar un cable
de conexion a tierra adicional, de este mismo calibre (ode mayor calibre), entre Ia
terminal negativa de Ia baterfa y el chasis del auto.
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ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY
When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for a period of
TWO (2) YEARS from date of original purchase with receipt. If this
product
is identified as "Refurbished" or "B Goods", the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from
the date of original purchase.
In all cases you must have the original receipt. Should service be necessary under this
warranty for any reason due
to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or
replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have
cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued
products may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This
warranty
is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original
purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited
in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein
beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this
product thereafter.
Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore, these exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE:
Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (KICKER) Dealer for warranty
service. Assistance
in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs
directly. You can confirm that a dealer
is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal.
If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (KICKER), call the KICKER
Customer Service Oepar:ment at (405)
624-851 0 for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package only
the defective items
in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:
Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband St, Stillwater, OK 74075
The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components. The
return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freightcollect
to you.
For example,
if a subwoofer is defective, only return the defective subwoofer, not the entire enclosure. Include a copy
of the orig1nal receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing the Customer's
name, Dealer's name and 1nvoice number, and
product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-
purchase will be determined from the type
of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent
freight-collect, or COO, will
be refused.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Th1s warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover:
o Damage due to improper installation
o Subsequent damage to other
components
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident
or abuse. Repeated returns for the same damage may be
considered abuse
o Any
cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility
o Return shipping on non-defective items
o Products with tampered
or missing barcode labels
o Products with tampered
or missing serial numbers
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number
o Products purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer
o Freight Damage
o The
cost of shipping product to KICKER
o Service pertormed by anyone otherthan KICKER
5) st illwaterdesign$
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one week turnaround for all electronics (amplifiers, crossovers, equalizers, etc.)
returns. Delays may be incurred
if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. Failure to follow these steps
may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed
to the KICKER Customer Service Department at [phone].
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty
policies.
Note: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit www.kicker.com for the most
current information.
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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning
specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.
WARNING:
KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels
that can permanently damage your hearingl Turning up a system to a
level that has audible distortion
is more damaging to your ears than
listen1ng to an undistorted system at the same volume level. The
threshold of
pa1n is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud
and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common
sense when controlling volume.
GARANTiA INTERNACIONAL Version
Espanol
Comuniquese con su conces1onario o distribuidor KICKER internacional para obtener infor aci6n sobre procedimientos especificos
relacionados con
las normas de garantia de su pais.
ADVERTENCIA: Los exCitadores KICKER son capaces de producir niveles de sonido que pueden danar permanentemente
el oido. Subw el volumen del sistema hasta un nivel que produzca distorsi6n es mas danino para el oido que escuchar un
sistema sin distorsi6n al mismo volumen. El dolores siempre una indicaci6n de que el sonido es muy fuerte y que puede danar
permanentemente el oido. Sea precavido cuando controle el volumen.
La frase "combustible para vivir Ia vida Livin' Loud™ a todo volumen" se refiere al entusiasmo por Ia vida que Ia marca KICKER
de estereos de autom6vil representa y a Ia recomendaci6n a nuestros clientes de que vivan lo mejor posible ("a todo volumen")
en todo sentido. La linea de altavoces y amplificadores KICKER es Ia mejor del mercado de audio de autom6viles y por lo tanto
representa
el "combustible" para vivir a todo volumen en el area de "estereos de autom6vil" de Ia vida de nuestros clientes.
Recomendamos a todos nuestros clientes que obedezcan todas las reglas y reglamentos locales sobre ruido
en cuanto a los
n1veles legales y aprop1ados de audici6n fuera del vehiculo.
INTERNATIONALE GARANTIE Deutsche Version
Nehmen Sie mit lhren internationalen KICKER-Fachhandler oder Vertrieb Kontakt auf, um Details uber die Garantieleistungen 1n
lhrem Land zu erfahren.
WARNUNG: KICKER-Treiber kbnnen einen Schallpegel erzeugen, der
zu permanenten Gehbrschaden fuhren kann! Wenn Sie ein
System auf einen Pegel stellen, der hbrbare Verzerrungen erzeugt, schadet das lhren Ohren
mehr, als ein nicht verzerrtes System
auf dem gleichen Lautstarkepegel.
Die Schmerzschwelle ist immer eine Anzeige dafur, dass der Schallpegel zu laut 1st und zu
permanenten Gehbrschaden fuhren kann. Seien Sie bei der Lautstarkeeinstellung bitte vernunftigl
Der Slogan "Treibstoff fur Livin' Loud"
bez1eht sich auf die mit den KICKER-Autostereosystemen assoziierte Lebensfreude und die
Tatsache, dass wir unsere Kunden ermut1gen, in allen Aspekten ihres Lebens nach dem Besten ("Livin' Loud") zu streben. Die
Lautsprecher und Verstarker von KICKER sind auf dem Markt fUr Auto-Soundsysteme fuhrend und stellen somit den "Treibstoff"
fur das Autostereoerlebnis unserer Kunden
dar. Wir empfehlen allen unseren Kunden, s1ch bezugl1ch der zugelassenen und
passenden Lautstarkepegel auBerhalb des Autos
an die brtlichen Larmvorschnften zu halten.
GARANTIE INTERNATIONALE Version Fran(iaise
Pour connaltre les procedures propres a Ia politique de garantie de votre pays, contactez votre revendeur ou distributeur
International KICKER.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les haut-parleurs KICKER ont Ia capacite de produire des niveaux sonores pouvant endommager l'ou1e de
fac;:;on irreversible I L'augmentation du volume d'un systeme jusqu'a un niveau presentant une distorsion audible endommage
davantage
l'ou'1'e que l'ecoute d'un systeme sans distorsion au meme volume. Le seuil de Ia douleur est toujours le signe que le
niveau sonore est trop eleve et risque d'endommager l'ou'fe de fac;:;on irreversible. Reglez le volume en faisant prevue de bon sens!
L'expression " carburant pour vivre plein pot
"fait reference au dynamisme de Ia marque KICKER d'equipements aud1o pour
vehicules
eta pour but d'encourager nos clients a faire le maximum (" vivre plein pot ") dans tous les aspects de leur vie. Les
haut-parleurs et amplificateurs KICKER sont les meilleurs dans
le domaine des equ1pements audio et representent done pour nos
client
le " carburant pour vivre plein pot " dans !'aspect" installation audio de vehicule " de leur vie. Nous encourageons tous nos
clients a respecter toutes les lois et reglementations locales relatives aux niveaux sonores acceptables al'exterieur des vehicules.
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • [phone]
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