RCA 22LA45RQ User manual

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CAUTION
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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC RULES COULD AVOID THE USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT.
FCC Information
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 instructions, 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:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.Forexample,donotusenearalaundrytub,inawetbasement,ornearaswimming
pool,andthelike.
6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions.Slotsandopeningsin
thecabinetbackorbottomareprovidedforventilation,toensurereliableoperationoftheTVandtoprotectitfrom
overheating.Theseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered.TheopeningsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheTV
onabed,sofa,rug,orothersimilarsurface.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)that
produceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonwider
thantheother.Agrounding-typeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongis
providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementofthe
obsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepoint
wheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12.Useonlywithcart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththe
apparatus.Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationto
avoidinjuryfromtip-over.ATVandcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,
excessiveforce,andunevensurfacesmaycausetheTVandcartcombinationtooverturn.
13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.ForaddedprotectionforthisTV
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleftunusedforlongperiodsoftime,unplugitfromthewalloutletand
disconnectantennaorcablesystem.ThiswillpreventdamagetotheTVduetolightningandpowerlinesurges.
14.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,
suchaspower-supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,the
appratushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
15.ThisTVshouldbeoperatedonlyfromthetypeofpowersupplyindicatedontheratinglabel.Ifcustomerisnotsurethe
typeofpowersupplyinyourhome,consultyourappliancedealerorlocalpowercompany.ForTVremotecontrolbattery
power,refertotheoperatinginstructions.
16.TheTVsetshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashing.Noobjectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedon
theTVset.
17.NeverpushobjectsofanykindintothisTVthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerousvoltageorotherelectrical
partsthatcouldresultinfireorelectricshock.NeverspillliquidofanykindintotheTV.
18.UnplugtheTVfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Donotuseliquidoraerocleaners.Useadampclothforcleaning.
19.ThisTVshouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiatororheatresource.ThisTVshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-in
installationsuchasabookcaseorrackunlessproperventilationisprovidedorthemanufacturer'sinstructionshavebeen
adheredto.
20.DonotplacethisTVonanunstablecart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.TheTVmayfall,causingseriousinjuryto
someone,andseriousdamagetotheappliance.
21.DonotattempttoservicethisTVbyyourselfbecauseopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyoutodangeroushigh
voltageorotherhazards.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
22.ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevice
maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterference
thatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

23.WARNING:Topreventinjury,thisapparatusmustbesecurelyattachedtothefloor/wallinaccordancewiththe
installationinstructions.
24.Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thegroundingofcenterpinofplugmustbemaintained.
25.IfanoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheTV,besuretheantennaorcablesystemisgroundedtoprovide
someprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,
ANSI/NFPANO.70,providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,
groudingofthelead-inwiretoanantennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductots,locationofantennadischarge
unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.(SeeDiagramFigureA.)
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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Caution and Warning .................................................................................................................................... i
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................................................................... i
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................................... ii,iii
Preparation for Your New TV ...................................................................................................................... 6
Check Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Complete Customer Registration ......................................................................................................................... 6
Setup TV Table Stand ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Select TV Location ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Connection and Using ......................................................................................................................................... 6
TV Stand Installation .................................................................................................................................... 7
TV Signal Connection .................................................................................................................................. 8
Cable Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Side Panel Connections ............................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting AV Composite Video device (Good Video Quality) ............................................................................... I 0
Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality) ................................................................................. ! I
Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality) ...................................................................................................... ! 2
Connecting a Computer ...................................................................................................................................... ! 3
How to Obtain Various Kinds of Input Sources ...................................................................................................... 13
TV Jacks Explanation .................................................................................................................................. 14
Top Panel and Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 15
Top Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................ ! 5
Remote Control Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 16
Inserting Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................................................ 16
Remote Control Reception Angle ........................................................................................................................ 16
Learning about Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 17
Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................................................................... ! 7
Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Menu Language ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Signal Type ........................................................................................................................................................ ! 8
Auto Channel Search .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Basic Operations .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Turning On and Off ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Choosing TV Channel ......................................................................................................................................... ! 9
Selecting input Source ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Adjusting TV Stand Angle .................................................................................................................................... 19
Channel Bar ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Adjusting Volume .............................................................................................................................................. 20
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ........................................................................................................................ 20
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OSD Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................. 21
Adjust the OSD Screen .................................................................................................................................... 21
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Sound Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 23
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Parental Menu ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Others Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..................................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 33
V-Chip Rating Explanations .................................................................................................................... 35
US V-Chip Rating System ................................................................................................................................. 35
Canadian English Rating System ....................................................................................................................... 35
Canadian French Rating System ....................................................................................................................... 36
Universal Remote Control Code List ..................................................................................................... 36
Wall Mounting Unit Specification ............................................................................................................ 37
Product Specification ................................................................................................................................. 38
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Before Turning On TV
Check Accessories
Check the accessories that are packed with your TV.
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QUICK START REGISTRATION
USER'S GUIDE GUIDE CARD
CHILD SAFETY REMOTE CONTROL WARRANTY
CARD GUIDE CARD
Complete Customer Registration
Pleasefill the RCA registration Card and return it to the address printed on it. That is for your customer and model type
comfirmation. To achieve best customer warranty work, please read and fill it carefully.
Setup "IV Table Stand
Please refer to TV Stand Installation guide in next page to carry out stand installing.
Select "FV Location
Select a flat, stable table to locate your TV set. Pleasefollow the Safety Instrucions when locating the TV.
Connection and Using
After placing your TV properly, you can connect the TV with power supply and cable components. For further information, see page
10 to page 13.
6Note:Above accessoriesaresubject to change without notice.

TV 22LA45RQ is packaged with the TV stand separated from the cabinet. To setup the TV table stand, please carry out the
installation according to the instructions below.
Step One
Place the TV faced down on a soft cloth or cushion to prevent the LCD
panel from being damaged.
LCD panel is easy to scratch, so please:
1. Choose an absolutely flat surface to place the TV on.
2. Use soft cloth or cushion to face the TV panel.
Do not put TV on table directly.
Always unplug the AC cord first when installing/removing the stand.
Step Two
Put the stand body (plastic)onto the stand base (steel)in cabinet.
Align the four holes in TV stand body to the screwholes
in TV stand base.
Step Three
Insert the four M4 machine screws (which are totally the same) and tighten them.
':_ Four black
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The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. Your TV 22LA45RQ has a side panel, which allows you to receive analog
and/or digital television channels via TV jack.
Before connecting your TV, determine using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.
A. Antenna
Connect the antenna to TV via coaxial cable on TV jack of the side panel. You are ready to receive air local digital and
analog channels.
B. Cable -rv service
Connect the cable TV wall jack to TV via coaxial cable on TV jack of the side panel. You are ready to receive off-air local digital
and analog channels.
C. Set-Top Box
Ifyou use a set-top box, you may need to call your cable company or satellite service provider, which use a special connection,
plesase referto the user's guide of set-top box.
Note: Do not plug the AC cord until you have accomplished all the connections.
AC 110V/60Hz
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AC Power Cord
(Connect after all the other connections are done.)
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Choose Your Connections
TV 22LA45RQ supports various of connecting ways from other devices (such as DVD, VCR, Set-top box, ect.). Please follow the
table sheet to choose the cables which adapt to your device.
Audio L and R, Video In Video/Audio cable
Audio L and R
COMPONENT Y, Pb, Pr
HDMI
VGA, PC Audio In
Audio Cable
COMPONENT video cable
HDMI TMcable
Audio cable with 3.5mm terminal
VGA cable
Go to page 10
Go to page 10-11
Go to page 11 - 12
Go to page 12-13
Note:
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
Caution:
Unplug the AC cord when you connect other devices to TV.
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Connecting AV Composite device (Good Video Quality)
To connect an composite AV device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
1. Connect the Video In jack on the side of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (yellow).
2. Connect the Audio L and R jacks on the side of TV to the audio output jacks of device via audio cable.
Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right channel jack and plugs are red.
3. Ifyou want to use S-Video jack, connect S-Video jack to device S-Video output jack via S-Video cable.
Note: AV and S-Video signal both belong to composite video. This kind of video signal has regular good display quality.
Composite Video Connection
The picture below is an example of a connection using the composite video jack.
The back of TV
The output panel of other device
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Connecting YPbPr Component device (Better Video Quality)
To connect a component device, such as a DVD player, follow these steps:
1. Connect the COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr jack on the side of TV to the video output jacks of device via video cable (green, blue
and red).
2. Connect the Audio L and R jacks on the side of TV to the audio output jacks of device via audio cable.
Notice the left channel jack and plugs are white and the right channel jack and plugs are red.
Note. Y/Pb/Pr jacks are component video. This kind of video signal has better display quality.
Component Video Connection
The picture below is an example of a connection using the component video jack.
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The back of TV
The output panel of other device
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Connecting HDMI device (Best Video Quality)
To connect an HDMI device, such as a DVD player, please connect the HDMI jack on the side of TV to the output jack of
device via HDMI cable.
Note: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is acompact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital
data. It carries the audio and video signal via the same cable and has the best display quality.
HDMI Connection
The picture below is an example of a connection using the HDMI video jack.
The back of TV
The output panel of other device
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Connecting a computer
To connect a computer, follow these steps:
1. Connect the VGA port on the side of TV to the VGA output jack of device via D-sub 15-pin cable.
2. Connect the PC Audio In jack on the side of TV to the audio output jack of computer with audio cable (3.5mm).
Note. Ifyou want to use your TV as a monitor, please notice that the maxium resolution for 22LA45RQ is !920"!080.
Please set the computer graghic correctly.
PC Connection
The picture below is an example of a connection using your TV as a PC monitor.
The back of TV
PC
How to Obtain Various Kinds of Input Sources
After connection is done, press INPUT button on remote control or TV top panel to choose the input source you need.
See page 19, Basic Operation of TV.
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-rv: connect to receive the signal from your antenna or cable via coaxial cable.
Head phone: Connect a 3.5mm headphone for personal audio.
Audio L/R, Video In: Connect an AV device that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR
or a DVD player. To access device connected to these jacks, press the INPUT button on your
remote; then press the up/down arrow to select AV. Press the ENTER button at last to confirm.
•Audio L: Left audio channel connection. The left audio connector is usually white. For mono audio
sources, be sure to use the left AUDIO INPUT.
•Audio R: Right audio channel connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
Note:• The AV input (Video tn), S-Video, Component input (Y, Pb, Pr) share _he same audio _nput jacks-Audio L/R.
S-Video: Connect an S-Video cable from a S-Video jack of another device. Please connect audio cables from the device to the
TV. To access device connected to the S-Video jack, press the INPUT button on your remote; then press the up/down arrow
to select S-Video. Press the ENTER button at last to confirm.
COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr: Connect a device that has component video jacks, such as a DVD player.
To access device connected to the Y/Pb/Pr jack, press the INPUT button on your remote; then press the up/down arrow to
select Component. Press the ENTER button at last to confirm.
•Y/Pb/Pr (Component Video): They provide good picture quality because the video signal is separated into three components.
Use three video-grade or component video cables for the connection. When using Y/Pb/Pr, make sure you connect left and
right audio cables to the Audio L and Audio R jacks.
HDMI: (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) It provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data
by way of an integrated mini-plug cable.
VGA: Connect your computer or other device with a VGA output to this jack using a 15-pin, D-sub cable.
PC Audio In: Use to obtain sound when a PC is connected to the PC input. Use 3.5mm stereo mini-pin cable to connect PC to TV.
SERVICE: For service use only. Do not connect any device.
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Top Panel Buttons
Ifyou cannot locate your remote, you can use the top panel buttons on your TV to operate many TV features.
INPUT: Displays the Source Select List.
MENU ([_): Displays the TV Main Menu.
CH-: Scans down through the channel list. Inthe TV menu system, it acts like the down arrow on the remote control and can
be used to select menu options.
CH+:Scans up through the channel list. Inthe TV menu system, it acts likethe up arrow on the remote control and can be
used to select menu options.
VOL-: Decreases the volume. Inthe TV menu system, it acts likethe left arrow on the remote control and can be used to
select menu options.
VOL+: Increases the volume. Inthe TV menu system, it acts like the right arrow on the remote control and can be used to
select menu options.
POWER (5): Turns the TV on and off.
Front Panel
About remote control working distance and angel, see page 16.
Power/Standby Indicator: Green and red dual-color LED. It shows red when the TV is turned off and green when turned on.
Remote Control Sensor: Remote control IR sensor, which receives infrared ray sent by remote control.
Power/Standby Indicator (green/red)
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote
•Remove the cover of battery cabin on the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and sliding the cover.
• Insert two AAA batteries, making sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
• Place the cover back.
If the remote control does not work, check these points:
• Are the polarities (+, -) correct?
• Are the batteries worn out?
• Is there an AC power failure?
• Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is there any interference or block near the remote
control sencor?
CAUTION:
• Used batteries should be recycled.
• Keep out of children's reach.
• DO NOT use new and old batteries together.
• Change both the betteries at the same time.
• When not using the remote control for a long time.
remove the batteries from the unit.
Remote Control Reception Angle
Use your remote control within the distance and angle range shown below.
7 meters 30°
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Remote Oontrol Buttons
POWER (_): Turns the TV on or off.
MUTE (_): Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.
Numeric Buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers.
"--": To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press this
button to enter the sub-channel and press ENTER.
Arrows (_1/•/A /v ): Uses the four arrows to highlight different items in the TV menu or
change the value. The up/down arrow can also work as CH+/CH-
button, and the left/fight arrow can also work as VOL-/VOL+ button.
Recall (_): Returns to the previous channel.
EPG: Shows Electronic Program Guide (see page 20).
INPUT: Accesses the available input channels (TV, AV, S-Video, Component, HDMI, PC).
Use the arrows to highlight options, and press ENTER to select.
ENTER: Enter and confirm button.
MENU: Accesses the Main Menu, or return to the upper level of a sub-menu.
EXIT: Exits the current menu or function.
VOL+ or VOL-: Increases or decreases the TV volume.
CH+ or CH-: Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change
the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.
PICTURE: Switches between the preset picture mode (see page 21).
SOUND: Switches between the preset sound mode (see page 23).
ASPECT: Switches between the preset screen size mode (see page 22).
DISPLAY: Displays the Channel Bar (see page 20).
CC: Selects the closed caption.
MTS: Selects the multi-channel television sound.
SLEEP: Selects the sleep timer, after which the TV will shut off automatically.
FAV.: Adds the current channel to your favorite list, or erases the current channel from
your favorite list (ifthis channel is a favorite channel already).
FAV.+ or FAV.- : Scans up or down through the current favorite channel list.
PAUSE/FREEZE : Freeze the current screen frame, press again to return to normal.
NOTE :The keys not fisted are for DVD controi, they are not avaiiabie for this TV modei.
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If it is the first time you turn on your TV, or you have done Clear Channel List option (see page 28), the initial setup menu appears
automatically.
Menu Language
To choose your menu language, press the left/fight arrow until the language you need appears.
Available languages: English, French and Spanish.
Signal Type
To choose your TV tuner signal type, press the left/right arrow until Air or Cable appears.
Note: please select TV signal type according to the antenna or cable closed circuit TV you use.
Auto Channel Search
To execute auto channel search, press the up/down arrow to highlight Auto Channel Search and press ENTER button.
What to notice:
1. The channel search access starts from the Analog TV channel searching and ends at Digital TV channel searching.
2. The channels that have been found will be stored automatically.
3. You can press MENU button to skip analog/digital channel searching.
4. You can press EXIT to end the channel searching directly.
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Turning On and Off
Connect the AC cord to power the LCD TV. At this time the TV will enter standby mode and power indicatior shows red.
Use Power button (_) on the top panel of TV or on the remote control to turn on the TV. After switching off the TV for 5 seconds,
you can turn on TV again.
Choosing TV Channel
Tuning To Analog Channels
An analog channel has a channel number beginning with "A". Input the digital number with numeric buttons directly and press
ENTER button to confirm.
For example, to watch analog channel "A51 ", press "5", "1 ", "ENTER" on remote control in sequence.
Note; Although there is no analog TV signal available in America, we reserve ATe! functions for some expansible use.
Tuning To Digital Channels
A digital channel has a channel number beginning with "D". Input the main digital number with numeric buttons directly, then press
" --" button on remote control, and input the sub number at last.
For example, to watch analog channel "D31-1 ", press "3", "1 ", ..... button. "ENTER" on remote control in sequence.
Changing Channels Directly
You can use CH+ button to increase channel number and CH- to decrease channel number. When no OSD (On Screen Display) is
used, the up/down arrows can also work as CH+/CH- buttons.
Selecting Input Source
Press INPUT button on remote control to display Source Select list.
Use up/down arrows to highlight the source you need and press ENTER to confirm.
Adjusting TV Stand Angle
The TV cabinet can lean forward 5 degrees and backward 15 degrees from the TV table stand.
You can adjust the leaning angle for the best viewing effect and comfort.
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