RCA F27677 Instruction Manual

CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
To Find
Your Hook.up
111rn To
Page 1

Connecting TV to Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box) and
No VCR (Hook-up 1A) ................................................................................................... 2
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 1B) ........................................................................................ 3
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 1C) ............................................................................................ 4
Cable With Cable Box Required for All Cha_nels and
No VCR (Hook-up 2A) ................................................................................................... 5
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 2B) ........................................................................................ 6
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 2C) ............................................................................................ 7
Cable With Cable Box Required for Some Channels and
No VCR (Hook-up 3A) .................................................................................................. 8
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 3B) ...................................................................................... 9
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 3C) ........................................................................................... 10
Satellite, Cable, and
No VCR (Hook-up 4A) ..................................... .............................................................. 11
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 4B) ................................. .................................... ................ 12
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 4C) ........ ,.................................................................................... 13
Satellite, Antenna, and
No VCR (Hook-up 5A) ....................................... _.................................................. .......14
Monaural VCR (Hook-up 5B) ...................................................................................... 15
Stereo VCR (Hook-up 5C) ............................................................ ............................... 16
Audio System ......................................................................................... 17
Ordering Accessories Cables and Adapters ........................................ _.................. ..........18-19
Order Form .............................................................................. :........ 19-20
References Guide to Connection Panel ............................................... ..:............ 21
Things to Know Before Connecting Cable,,; ............................... 22
Protect Your Components from Power Surges
Avoid Audio Hum by Positioning Cables Correctly
Protect your Components from Overheating
Connect Audio/Video Cables for Best Results
Trouble Checks ................................................................................23-27
Glossary ............................................................................................. 28-29

You need only one page in this book to hook up your T'_L Answer 'the
questions and follow the steps below.
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Where does your TV signal come from?
If you have a cable box and are unsure of how it works, select arswer 3below.
Choose one answer from below.
[7 1. Antenna or cable without a cable box
[_ 2. Cable with cable box required for all channels
[] 3. Cable with cable box required for only some channels
Example: Premium channels such as HBO, Showtime, Disney,etc.
CJ 4. Satellite and cable
_1 5. Satellite and antenna
What are you connecting to the TV?
If you have a VCR and are unsure of how it works, select answer B below.
Choose one answer from below.
EJ A. No VCR
B. Monaural VCR
C] C. Stereo VCR
3. Take the answer from question #1 and combine it with the answer from
question #2. This is your hookup.
Example: If you choose 1 and C, your hookup is I__C_C.
Answer From Question #1 [!!
1 2 3 4 5
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Question #2 B1B - page 3 2B - page 6 3B - page 9 ! 4B - page 12 i 5B - page 15
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4. Turn to the page shown in the chart for your hookup. This is the only
page you will need.
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Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without Cable Box)
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-!in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
YES
NO
NO
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
2, Select accessories needed.
Orderform is on page 19.
A. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
Cable or
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
2

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
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Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Two audio/video cables.
C. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
OR
Choose Your Type of Antenna or Cable
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VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
OR
IGHT
OJT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO
CABLE[
MONO

Connecting TV to
Antenna (or Cable Without
Cable Box) and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(rLotall models have PIP) YES
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR i YES
I.
Record one channel I
with VCR and watch i YES
dLfferent channel on TV
1Select accessories needed.
Grder form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B, Three audio/video cables.
CI One S-Video cable if VCR has an
$-VHS o:r S-VIDEO connector.
Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
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3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B, Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Cable or
VHF & UHF
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OR
Choose Your Type of Antenr_a or Cable
VHF & UHF VHF UPIF
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VHF UHF
STEREO VCR
S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
IN R I./MONO
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VIDEO TV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box
Required for All Channels
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Pichare-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
NO
2. Select accessories needed.
Order.form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
:3. Connect as shown.
AI Connect coaxial cable.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
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A
VIDEO
INPUT
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OUT AUDIO IN ',
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(_ (ANTENNA
MONO
CABLE
BOX
TV

Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
All Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
B::oadcasts YES
Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stere() Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different Channel on TV
YES
NO
NO
1Select accessories needed.
G'rder form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B, Two aucho/video cables.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
A
CABLE
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B •
CABLE
BOX
MONAURAL
VCR
4, Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
VIDEO
INPUT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO[@
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MONO CABLE/
ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Cable Box Required for
AIIIChannels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts YES
Use Picture-in-Picture only
when playing a tape in the YES
VCR (not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR , YES
Record one channel
with VCR and watch NO
different channel on TV
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector. "
=Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
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; i CABLE
BOX
A
STEREO VCR
: S-rIDEO VIDEO AUDIO
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IN
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ANTENNA
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TV
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Connecting "IV to
Cable With Cable Box Required
for Some Channels
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(. ot all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
SI-ereoVCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
I
YES
NO
NO
NO
A _ SIGNAL CABLE BOX
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2. Select accessories needed. C
Order form is on page I9.
A. One signal splitter.
E. Four coaxial cables.
C. One A-B switch.
Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect A-B switch.
e
1I'ollow the steps in the Startup
,,;ection of your User's Guide.
A-B SWITCH
VIDEO
INPUT
OUT AUDIO IN
S-VIDEO L_LI_J /_CABLEI
MONO _ANTENNAS,
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TV
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Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Requ ired for
Some Channels and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to: CABLE
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts,
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Use Picture-in-Picture i YES
(not all models have PIP)
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Hear Stereo Playback from i NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
2_1 Select accessories needed.
Orderform ison page 19.
A. One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Two audio/video cables.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
B. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.
4.. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
B
CABL.E BOX
SIGNAL
SPLITTER
MONAURAL VCR
9

Connecting TV to
Cable With Box Required for
Sorne Channels and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP) YES
Hear Stereo Playback from ;
i YES
S_:ereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
iSelect accessories needed.
Or&r form isonpage19.
A; One signal splitter.
B. Three coaxial cables.
C. Three audio/video cables.
D. One S-Video cable if VCR has an
S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect signal splitter.
3. Connect coaxial cables.
C. Connect audio/video cables.
D. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
CABLE
B
SIGNAL
SPLITTER CABLE
BOX
STEREO VCR
' S-VIDEO VIDEO
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_IN FROM ANT. _IN@
IN
CH3 CH4
I_OUT TO "IV
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AUDIO
OUT(_ NO
D
OUT AUDIO
S-VIDEO ,_ CABLE/
@M(INO _ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Satellite and Cable
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
"UR_
YES
YES
NO
NO
1Select accessories needed.
Order forrn is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable if a cable box is
required.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
mConnect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4i. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
AiCABLE BOX
JIF REQUIRED
SATELLITE DISH
MONO
TV
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Connecting TV to
Saltellite, Cable, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
_ YES
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t
I YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from _
Stereo VCR ! NO
Record one channel !
with VCR and watch I YES
different channel on TV I
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2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Three coaxial cables if cable box is
required. Two coaxial cables if cable
box is not required.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
1Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of yourUser's Guide.
CABLE
CABLE BOX
IF REQUIRED
A
(_0tn
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SATELLITE DISH
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A
SATELLITE RECEIVER
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IN FROM
SAT.
C
B
A
OUT AUDIO
S-VIDEO CABLE/
(_ MOHO _ANTENNA
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Cable, and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
Ii_ I
YES
YES
YES
YES
,1 Select accessories needed.
Orderform ison page19.
A. Two coaxial cables if cable box is
required. One coaxial cable if cable
box is not required.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cable(s).
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable(s) if desired.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
CABLE
CABLE BOX
IF REQL!IRED
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SATELLITE DISH
ASATELLITE RECEIVER',
VCR
TV
13

Connecting TV to
Satellite and Antenna
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture
,_not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
NO
NO
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Three audio/video cables.
B. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
C. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3, Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
C. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
SATELLITE DISH
SATELLITE RECEIVER
CH3 _ii_
CH4 U
UHF VHF
CABLEI
ANTENNI_,
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UHF VHF VHF P-UHF VHF &UHF
IN FROM
SAT.
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Monaural VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo YES
Broadcasts
Use Picture-in-Picture YES
(not all models have PIP)
Hear Stereo Playback from NO
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch YES
different channel on TV
=Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Three coaxial cables.
B. Three audio/video cables.
C. One S-Video cable if satellite receiver
has an S-VHS or S-VIDEO
connector.
D. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-Video cable if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
VHF &UHF VHF &UHF VHF UHF VHF UHF
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VIDEO AUDIO
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VIDEOOUT AUDIOOUT
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TV
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Connecting TV to
Satellite, Antenna, and Stereo VCR
1. Use this hookup to:
Receive Stereo
Broadcasts
..... L ....
Use Picture-in-Picture
(not all models have PIP)
,, ,,,,
Hear Stereo Playback from
Stereo VCR
Record one channel
with VCR and watch
different channel on TV
YES
YES
YES
YES
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. One coaxial cable.
B. Six audio/video cables.
C. Two S.-Video cables if satellite
receiver and VCR have an S-VHS or
S-VIDEO connector.
D. Some antennas require an adapter.
Use the diagram at right to
determine if you need one.
3. Connect as shown.
A. Connect coaxial cables.
B. Connect audio/video cables.
C. Connect S-V'ldeo cable(s) if desired.
D. Connect adapter to antenna
if needed.
4. Follow the steps in the Startup
secUon of your User's Guide.
Choose Your Type of Antenna Cable
VHF & UHF VHF & UHF VHF UHF VHF
ADAPT
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CH3 i1_ _OUT _)
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STEREO
VCR
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0_CABLEI
MONO IANTENNA
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TV
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Connecting TV to
Audio System (select models only)
1. Use this hookup to:
Hear sound through the speakers
connect, ed_
2. Select accessories needed.
Order form is on page 19.
A. Two single audio cables.
1Connect as shown.
A. Connect audio/video cables.
B. Insert plugs completely to avoid
audio hum.
4, Place speakers.
A. Place speakers at least eight inches
away from the TV to prevent color
streaks in the picture.
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1
Operate amplifier.
A. Turn on TV and amplifier.
B. Press TV button on front of
amplifier.
C. Adjust the amplifier's volume for
normal listening.
D. Control sound with the VOLUME
buttons on the TV's remote.
E. Turn off the TV's internal speakers if
desired with the SPEAKERS
ON/OFF feature described in the
User' sGuide.
Follow the steps in the Startup
section of your User's Guide.
A
SPEAKER
These AUDIO OUT jacks
are not on all models.
S-VIDEO
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VIDEO
INPUT
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IDIO IN
MON0 CABLE/
ANTENNA
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WAUX VCR CO I.DISC "IUNER PHONE
STEREO AMPLIFIER SPEAKER
This set incorporates special circuits
which enhance stereo imaging and
effect when used with the TV's own
speakers. If external speakers are
used, the stereo effect may decrease.
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Coaxial Cables . .._,L,, _, ,_r ..... ..... Audio/Video Cables ......
Screw-on Coaxial
Cable
Used to attach antenna
connectors o1_the back of
your TV or VCR for a
secure connection. #AH037 (3-ft)
Single Audio/Vide,:)
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks. Cable is
shielded and has an RCA-
type plug on each en:t.
Gold-'ripped Cables
#AH069G (3-.)
#AH070G (6-ft)
Push-on Coaxial Cable
Used to attaclh antenna _'_ _"
c_nnectors on the back of
your TV or VCR for a quick Gold-Tipped Cables
c_nnection. #AH065G (6-.)
#AH066G (10-if)
Double Audio/Video
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO or
VIDEO jacks and has, two
plugs on each end. Ca_,gleis
color-coded and shielded
and has RCA-type plugs on
each end. Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH075G (6-ft)
S-Video Cables
,>- Video Cable
Used to connect a
compatible S-Video
component to the S-VIDEO
connector on your TV.
Cable has a multi-pin
connector Oil each end.
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#VAA014 (5-.)
#VAA020 (8-.)
Triple Audio/Video
Cable
Used to connect AUDIO and
VIDEO jacks and ha_ three
plugs on each end. Cable is
color-coded and shielded
and has RCA-type F,lugs on
each end,
Double Audio Cable
Used to connect AUDIO
jacks not VIDEO jacks.
Cable is color-coded and
shielded and has RCA-type
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH077G (6-ft)
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Gold-Tipped Cable
#AH072G (3-.)
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