NEC VN-23 User manual

C
NEC
ENTRE MECHANISM
• REG/ OTR
•
Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this
video cassette recorder.
•
HO VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment.
NEC
VN-23
User's Manual
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OPERATE _EJECT
2 HEAD CENTRE MECHANISM
•
Three Languages OSP (English/German/Italian)
• Easy Programming Remote Control (With Menu
System)

CONTENTS
•
CAUTION 
1
•
IMPORTANT NOTES

2
•
IDENTIFICATION (1)

3
• IDENTIFICATION (2)

5
• INSTALLATION 
8
•
TV SELECTION AND CONTROL

9
OPERATION
•
BASIC OPERATIONS

11
•
SPECIAL OPERATIONS 
12
•
VIDEO CASSETTE 
14
•
MENU SCREEN OPERATION

16
•
SELECTING THE ON SCREEN PROGRAM LANGUAGE

17
•
SETTING THE PRESENT TIME 
18
•
SETTING ATV CHANNEL 
19
RECORDING
•
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS

22
•
NORMAL TIMER PROGRAMMING

24
•
ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING (OTR)

27
•
SUPER SIMPLE SYSTEM (3S) FOR TIMER PROGRAMMING

28
•
CHECKING AND CANCELLING TIMER PROGRAM

31
•
VISS (VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM) 
32
•
CLOCK/COUNT, COUNT RESET, COUNT GO TO ZERO 
33
• TROUBLESHOOTING

34
• SPECIFICATIONS 
36

CAUTION
To obtain the best results and to avoide a malfunction, please read the following insturctions carefully before using.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
CAUTION: This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 230V--240V, 50 Hz only.
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.
When you don't use the VCR for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
1

IMPORTANT NOTES
•
Audio-visual material may include works of copyright which must NOT be recorded without the authority of the owner of
copyright.
•
Note that main voltage is supplied to the unit whenever the main plug is connected to the supply socket.
•
Clock display on the front panel indicates that the mains supply is on.
•
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
•
Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
•
Keep the unit away from radiators or other sources of heat.
•
Do not operate or store the unit close to strong magnetic fields.
•
Do not spill liquid of any kind onto the unit. If liquid is accidently spilled onto the unit, immediately remove the main plug
from the supply socket, and consult a qualified service engineer.
•
Use the video recorder in a horizontal (flat) position only.
•
DO NOT COVER VENTILATION OPENINGS ON TOP AND SIDES OF THE RECORDER DURING OPERATION.
•
When a cassette is inserted into the loading compartment, the power is switched on automatically as long as the power
cord is plugged into an AC outlet. DO NOT force a cassette into the compartment when the power cord is unplugged.
•
Keep the recorder and video cassette away from strong magnetic fields.
•
After playing a video casssette, remove it from the recorder.
DO NOT move the recorder with a cassette in the compartment.
•
Store video cassettes in their sleeve or case and position them vertically.
•
If a cassette has been subjected to cold temperature, allow it to warm to room temperature before recording or playback.
•
VHS
Only cassettes marked "VHS" can be used with this video cassette recorder.
PAL
ACCESSORIES
Check to be sure the following items are packed with your VCR.
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IDENTIFICATION (1)
DISPLAY PANEL
STOP BUTTON
REWINDING/
REVIEW BUTTON
CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
EJECT BUTTON 
OPERATE BUTTON
DISPLAY PANEL
CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS
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OPERATE &EJECT
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PLAY BUTTON
FAST FORWARDING/
CUE BUTTON
NEC
CENTRE MECHANISM
VHS INDEX S ASCII SYSTEM
REC/ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING BUTTON
FRONT OF VCR
FAST FORWARD/CUE
PLAY
REWIND/REVIEW
TIMER RECORDING
 CLOCK/REAL TIME
COUNTER
TAPE IN
VCR
RECORDING
STILL

CHANNEL
(TO "
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FUNCTION INDICATOR
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AUTO TRACKING
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STILL
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means blinking.
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* Malfunction might happen due
In that case, emergency sign
Display. Pressing OPERATE
from emergency mode.
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to external influences.
appears on Multi-Function
button will release the VCR
© PAUSE
II
REC
NOTE) When you press the OPERATE button, a "CHANNEL NO." or "AV" will be lit up.
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OPERATE
PAUSE
/STILL
STOP
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INDEX
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IDENTIFICATION (2)
REMOTE CONTROL (1)-BASIC FUNCTIONS
By using the remote control unit, you can select the main operating functions as on the VCR.
VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
DIGITAL TRACKING
TV OPERATE
TV CHANNEL
OPERATE
TV
C=D 
TV VOLUME
♦
CHANNEL •  V VOLUME •
VCR OPERATE
PLAY
REWINDING (REVIEW)
STOP
TRACKING/CHANNEL
SELECTION
PAUSE/STILL
FAST FORWARD/CUE
 VCR/TV SELECTION
VHS INDEX SEARCH
SYSTEM
NEC
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB-26
NOTE)
CH./TRK.BUTTONS: You can select channels at the STOP mode and adjust tracking at the PLAYBACK
mode.
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REMOTE CONTROL (2)-EXTENDED FUNCTIONS
6
"TV/AUX" INPUT SELECTION
TV OPERATE
VCR/TV SELECTION
VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
DIGITAL TRACKING
TV
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NUMBER BUTTONS
CH. ()SELECTION
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VCR/TV
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TV/AUX
RECIOTR
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CANCEL 3S
0 0
0
START 0 
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CD
MENU
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 3S (SUPER SIMPLE
SYSTEM) REC BUTTONS
 MENU SELECTION
SHARPNESS, V.HOLD
VHS INDEX SEARCH
SYSTEM
NEC
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RB-26
RECORD/ONE TOUCH
RECORDING BUTTON
NOTE) If the door is opened, the shaded buttons are not operable.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL
1.
Any object between the remote control and VCR will block the path of the beam when it is being used.
Dark walls, direct sunshine or very bright (incandescent) light will reduce the remote sensitivity.
2.
Hold the remote control within an angle range of about 30° from either side of the remote sensor as shown below.
3.
When the remote control is vertical to the remote sensor, it will work within about 7m from the VCR.
4.
Point the front of the remote control directly at the front of the VCR.
* Function buttons do not work when pressing several buttons at the same time.
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
Remove the cover on the reverse side of the remote
I control and install two batteries ("AAA" size) into the
remote control.
2
Replace the battery cover.
•
Carefully install batteries to match the polarity diagrams.
•
It is recommended to take batteries out of the remote control when not in use for a long time.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.
7

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230-240V
A/V CABLE
Outdoor Antenna
RF CABLE (PROVIDED)
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MEM
10011[10
Cord which is going to
be connected to the outlet.
INSTALLATION
CONNECTION
1.
After you have connected the antenna to the VCR, you must connect the VCR to the TV.
This VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV.
2.
If your TV has AN INPUT TERMINALS, connect them to the VCR's NV OUTPUT TERMINALS With an A/V cable
for better sound and picture quality.
SETTING VIDEO CHANNEL
The RF CHANNEL select switch selects the channel for TV signals to be transmitted from the RF OUT connector on
the VCR.
Set the RF CH. select switch to a vacant channel (0 or 1).
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TV SELECTION AND CONTROL
CAUTION
1) This remote control can operate only some NEC TVs.
2)
With the cover of remote control closed, this remote control can control the TV.
3)
You can control the TV with the remote control only when performing below procedure.
Point the remote control towards the TV set.
Make sure the main power of the TV set is ON.
2
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Press and hold the TV OPERATE button on the remote control.
3
OPERATE
0
0
•
CHANNEL •
At the same time press the TV CHANNEL "A" button. Each time this button is
pressed, the "remote code" will be changed. Once the TV set turns on, release
the OPERATE and TV CHANNEL "A" button.
4
Confirm that power of the TV set can be turned on and off by pressing the
OPERATE button.
5

Release the button when the power of the TV is activated.
OPERATE
6 0
TV
(0= 
You can control the TV set by pressing the buttons (OPERATE, CHANNEL /A,
 VOLUME v/A) of the remote control when the power of the TV set is ON.
• CHANNEL •  • VOLUME •
NOTE:
This remote control can operate only the following models and "remote code" is preset for the models in group "1"
when shipped from the factory.
1. FS-8010S, FS-6325, FS-6315S, FS-6835S, FS-6850S, FS-5180, N-3450, N-4850, N-3451, N-4851.
FS-6330, FS-6331, FS-6340S, FS-6341S, FS-6860S, FS-6861S.
N-3452, N-3453, N-3461, N-4853, FS-5190.
2. N-3445,
N-4845.
3. N-3440, N-3430, N-4830, N-4840
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OPERATION
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PREPARATION
Press the operate button and select the VCR channel.
If the VCR is connected to a TV with AN input terminals,
set the input select button on the TV to VCR.
TV

REW/REV
VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
DIGITAL TRACKING
OPERATE
ry
CED
V CHANNEL •  V VOLUME •
PAUS
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VCR 
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FF/CUE
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BASIC OPERATIONS
OPERATION
® LOADING
® PLAYBACK
0 STOP
The
The
cally
Video will power on automati-
when a cassette is inserted.
Press the PLAY button, then a pic-
ture will appear on the screen. The
tape is rewound automatically to
the beginning after playing to the
end of the tape.
PLAY
Press the STOP button.
The tape will stop but remains
fully loaded and ready to play.
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TAPE IN indicator will be lit.
STOP
® FAST FORWARDING
® REWINDING
CD EJECTING
The
Press
mode.
without
the FF button in the STOP
tape advances at high speed
picture and sound.
FF
Press the REW button in the STOP
mode.
The tape is rewound at high speed
without picture and sound.
REW
Press the EJECT
front of VCR to eject
I EJECT
button on the
tape.
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VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
DIGITAL TRACKING
OPERATE
0 
TV
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41:C
CHAMP 
VCR',  INDEX
0 0
0 0
REW/REV
PAUSE/STILL
FF/CUE
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
, r - i -  TO VISUALLY SEARCH
, r - i
FORWARD (CUE)
TO VISUALLY SEARCH
BACKWARD (REVIEW)
• Press the FF button once in the PLAYBACK mode.
Then, the tape will forward rapidly with the picture and
the CUE indicator appears on the display panel.
FR 
\  I  /
• Press the REW
Then, the tape
REVIEW indicator
4:1:0
button once in
will rewind rapidly
appears on
REW 
\
/
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the
the
1
with
/
PLAYBACK
display
mode.
picture and the
panel.
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4:1:0 
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® TO WATCH STILL PICTURE
NOTE:
1. No sound will be heard in the SEARCH or STILL
mode.
2. The picture may appear distorted briefly when switch-
ing between SEARCH mode and PLAYBACK mode.
This is NOT a sign of malfunction.
3. The VCR automatically start to play when STILL mode
is operated for more than 5 minutes.
•
Press the PAUSE/STILL
button is pressed
frame by frame.
display panel.
PAUSE
/STILL
0
The
repeatedly,
button during
the
STILL indicator
playback. If this
picture will advance
appears on the
>
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• Press the PLAY button to resume PLAYBACK mode.
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HOW TO OPERATE TRACKING
TRACKING
Press the CH/TRK v/A buttons to minimize picture noise during playback.
V CHANNEL/TRK A
•
This VCR has a function of adjustment to minimise the picture noise automatically (Auto Tracking Adjustment).
The PLAY indicator blinks ( --;;;"; ) during auto tracking adjustment. When the tracking adjustment is completed,
the indicator  will stop blinking.
To reduce the picture noise manually, use the CH/TRK v/A buttons.
HOW TO ADJUST PICTURE SHARPNESS AND V-HOLD
SHARPNESS
V-HOLD
A 
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Images on the screen can be adjusted
to a preferred
Press the 4
or ► button on menu select to eliminate
softer or sharper definition by pressing the 4 or ► but-
picture sharpness in the STILL mode.
ton on the menu select situated of the remote control
(inside the door), while in the PLAY mode. Each time you
press these buttons it will operate.
13

4
Push the cassttte into the cassette compartment
I gently with window side up.
" Upon inserting the cassette, the power is turned on
even if the power is off as long as the AC
power cord is plugged in.
2 The TAPE IN indicator will be lit up.
IVO
Press the EJECT button on the VCR.
4
The TAPE IN indicator will no longer be displayed.
2
Pull the cassette out gently.
* When you press the EJECT button even if the power is
off, the cassette will be ejected.
UNLOADING
VIDEO CASSETTE
LOADING
•
Inserting a cassette with its safety tab in place turns the
recorder on automatically.
• When a cassette with its safety tab removed is inserted,
the VCR turns on and begins to play back automatically.
LOADING
POWER ON
I LOADING

POWER ON

PLAY
NOTES:
• Be sure that insert the cassette firmly into the slot,
otherwise, it will be automatically ejected.
•
The automatic loading mechanism will operate only
when the cassette is inserted correctly.
•
When the unit is unplugged from a power outlet, do
not insert cassette.
CAUTION
• When the TIMER REC indicator 111 appear on the
display panel, it is impossible to unload the cas-
sette. Then press the OPERATE button to remove
the TIMER REC indicator Q .
• Once the automatic loading has started, please do
not attempt to pull out the cassette.
•
Do not insert fingers or any foreign object beyond
the door flaps of the cassette loading slot as this
could lead to injury or damage to the mechanism.
Show special caution to the children.
14

• To prevent accidental erasure
•
After recording, break off the safety tab with a screw-
driver if you don't want to record over the tape.
• Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
• To record again
CASSETTE FORWARDING DIRECTION
(BEGINNING) (ENDING)
4-
PLAY ==>
Note:
• Avoid exposing the cassettes to direct sunlight. Keep them away from heaters.
•
Avoid extreme humidity, violent vibrations or shocks, strong magnetic fields (near a motor, transformer or magnet) and
dusty places.
• Place the cassettes in cassette cases and position vertically.
TYPES OF VIDEO CASSETTE
Use type with the
VHS
mark in this unit.
PAL
Recording/Playback Time of Video Tape
Type Maximum Recording/Playback Time
E-60
1 hour
E-120
2 hours
E-180
3 hours
E-240
4 hours
ERASE PROTECTION
Video cassettes are equipped with a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When the tab is removed, recording can not
be performed. If you wish to record on a cassette whose tab has already been removed, use adhesive tape to cover the
hole.
15

Press "1" to enter
into the CLOCK SET
mode.
Press "4" to enter
into the LANGUAGE
SELECT mode.
Press "2" to enter into
PROGRAMMING
mode.
Press "3" to enter into
the CHANNEL PRE-
SET mode.
Press "5" to enter
into the FUNCTION
mode.
For setting the clock
For channel preset
I  I
--I--
OPERATION
Press the MENU, then the MENU will appear on the TV screen. Pressing this button once more makes the MENU
screen disappear.
(MENU SCREEN)
MENU
1.
CLOCK SET
2. PROGRAMMING
3 CHANNEL PRESET
4. LANGUAGE SELECT
5. FUNCTION
SELECT
END
1-5
MENU
CLOCK SET
PROGRAMMING CHANNEL PRESET
LANGUAGE SELECT
FUNCTION
TIME
DATE 
--/--/----
HOUR
CORRECT
END
CH
2
3
START  END  DATE
4
PROGRAM NUMBER
PROGRAM 5-8
END
AUTO SEARCH
2 MANUAL PRESET
3 CHANNEL CLEAR
ENGLISH
2 GERMAN
ITALIAN
INDEX +
2 INDEX -
3 COUNT RESET
4 COUNT GO TO ZERO
5 CLOCK/COUNT
00-23
4 II.
MENU
-4
►
MENU
-3  SELECT
MENU 
END
1-3 
SELECT
MENU

END
1 -5

SELECT
MENU 
END
Press the wanted
button to select pro-
gram No.
10:30 20/5/95 (SAT)
PROGRAM 1
CH START END DATE
CHANNEL
SELECT TV/AUX
END
01-40
AUX
MENU
MENU SCREEN OPERATION
Turn on the TV and VCR.
Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing the VCR/TV button on the remote control if the VCR indication is not displayed on
the Multi-function display.
16

SELECTING THE ON-SCREEN
PROGRAM LANGUAGE
English, German or Italian can be selected by the user.
PREPARATION
Turn on the TV and VCR.
Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing the VCRTIV button on the remote control if the VCR indicator does not appear on
the display panel.
Set the TV to VCR channel.
LANGUAGE SELECTION
4 Press the MENU button, then the
I MENU screen will appear.
/) Press "4" to select LANGUAGE
L SELECT mode.
irl Press "1"-"3" to select the
%) desired language.
The LANGUAGE menu disap-
pears and the OSP (On Screen
Program) will display with the
selected language.
LANGUAGE SELECT
MENU
1
2
3
ENGLISH
GERMAN
ITALIAN
1 
CLOCK SET
2 PROGRAMMING
3 CHANNEL PRESET
4
LANGUAGE SELECT
5  FUNCTION
1-3
MENU
SELECT
END
1-5
MENU
SELECT
END
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VHS INDEX SEARCH SYSTEM
DIGITAL TRACKING
OVERA T
E

TV
11/
000 ❑
d d d
d d o
Q
REGON
0  0 0
CANCEL
O o 0
SETTING THE PRESENT TIME
This clock is based on a 24 hour digital display.
The clock not only serves as a digital display of
your current local time, but is essential to the suc-
cessful operation of the VCR Programmable Timer
Recording used for unattended recording.
Therefore it is of utmost importance that set the
clock accurately.
When the VCR and TV are turned on for the first
time, --:-- will appear on the display panel.
• Set the VCR to VCR mode by pressing the
VCR/TV button on the remote control if the VCR
indication does not appear on the display panel.
6
s,..,
()) 6 END
6
AENU
O 6 6
0 0 0 0 0
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PREPARATION
Turn on the TV and VCR, then set the TV channels to VCR CHs 0 or 1.
Example:
Setting the clock to the imaginary current date and time: 10:30 MAY 20, 1995
1
Press
the MENU but-
ton then the MENU
screen will appear.
Press "1" to enter into
the CLOCK SET
mode.
n Press "1" & "0" to set
L HOUR.
i'l Press "3" & "0" to set
V MINUTE.
A Press "2" & "0" to set
l 't DATE.
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET CLOCK SET CLOCK SET
TIME 10: El
DATE  -/ --i----
TIME 10 - 30
DATE  /--/----
DATE
TIME 10:30
20/E/----
TIME 11 :--
DATE 
--/-4----
00-59
4 II.
MENU
MINUTE
CORRECT
END
01-12
4 O.
MENU
MONTH
CORRECT
END
01-31
4 II.
MENU
DATE
CORRECT
END
00-23
4 0.
MENU
HOUR
CORRECT
END
c
Press "0" & "5" to set
V MONTH.
a Press "9" & "5" to set
V YEAR.
7 Press the MENU but-
I  ton to store the pre-
sent time. Then
CLOCK SET menu
disappear.
•
There is no need to set
DAY because it is auto-
matically set according
to the DATE.
• You can correct preset
contents by pressing
4
or
►
button. When you
press 4 or ►
button,
"•" will move to the left
and right, or to the pre-
vious or next step.
CLOCK SET
CLOCK SET
TIME 10:30
DATE 
20/5/--
❑
TIME
 10 :30
DATE 
20/5/1995 (SAT)
00-23
4
Pl.
MENU
HOUR
CORRECT
END
00-99
40'
MENU
YEAR
CORRECT
END
NUMBER
BUTTONS
MENU
SELECTION
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