Sony Glasstron PLM-A35E User manual

SONY
Glasstron
3-868-186-31 (1) ,
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE DAMAGE, OR OTHER INJURY.
CAREFULLY READ THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE SUPPLIED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH EYE DISEASE OR EYE INJURY, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BEFORE USE AND DO NOT USE WITHOUT YOUR DOCTOR’S APPROVAL.
AVERTISSEMENT
VEILLEZ A RESPECTER LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MODE D’EMPLOI ET LES INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE
FOURNIES POUR EVITER UNE FATIGUE OU DES TROUBLES OCULAIRES OU D’AUTRES PROBLEMES
DE SANTE.
LISEZ AlTENTlVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MODE D’EMPLOI ET LES INSTRUCTIONS DE
SECURITE FOURNIES ET FAMILIARISEZ-VOUS AVEC TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNANT CE
PRODUIT.
CET APPAREIL NE PEUT ETRE UTILISE PAR DES ENFANTS AGES DE 15 ANS OU MOINS.
SI VOUS SOUFFREZ DE MALADIES OU D’AFFECTIONS OCULAIRES, CONSULTEZ VOTRE MEDECIN
AVANT D’UTILISER CET APPAREIL ET NE L’UTILISEZ PAS SANS L’AUTORISATION DE VOTRE
MEDECIN.
ACHTUNG
WENN SIE DIE ANWEISUiGEN IN DIESER ANLEITUNG SOWIE DIE MITGELIEFERTEN
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE NIGHT BEACHTEN, KANN ES ZU EINER ERMiiDUNG DER AUGEN,
AUGENSCHADEN ODER ANDEREN SCHADIGUNGEN KOMMEN.
LESEN SIE DAHER DIESE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SOWIE DIE MITGELIEFERTEN
SICHERHEITSHINWEISE SORGFiiLTlG DURCH, UND MACHEN SIE SICH MIT ALLEN
SICHERHEITSMASSNAHMEN FiiR DIESES GERaT VERTRAUT.
DIESES GERiiT IST FijR KINDER BIS ZU 15 JAHREN NIGHT GEEIGNET.
WENN BEI IHNEN EINE AUGENKRANKHEIT ODER -VERLETZUNG VORLIEGT, WENDEN SIE SICH VOR
DEM GEBRAUCH DES GERiiTS BITTE AN IHREN ARZT, UND VERWENDEN SIE ES NUR MIT
ZUSTIMMUNG DES ARZTES.
PL M-A35E
0 2000 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard,
Precautions
do not expose the unit to rain or
l The nameplate is located on the bottom
.
moisture.
exterior.
l Picture/sound distortion may occur if the
model PLM-A35E is positioned in close
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
proximity to any equipment emitting
electromagneticradiation.
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This product conforms with the following
European Directives:
73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage
Directive)
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC Directive)
This equipment complies with EN55013 for
use in following areas: residential, business
and light-industrial.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony
Glasstron Personal Viewer. The Glasstron,
using current technology in small,
lightweight visual displays, provides a
televisionviewing experiencesimilar to
watching a 52-inch television from a
distance of approximately 2 m (6.6 feet).
(Viewingexperiencemay differaccording
toindividualperception.)
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)
The LCD screen is made with high-
precision technology. However, black
points or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantlyonthe
LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
The Glasstron Personal Viewer creates an
image through two separate liquid crystal
displays, in close proximity to your eyes.
To insure your safe use of the Glasstron,
please become familiar with its basic
operations, including proper fitting
instructions, and be aware of any symptoms
of eye fatigue or other discomfort you may
experience.
WARNING
YOUR FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAY
RESULT IN EYE FATIGUE, EYE
IMPAIRMENT, OR OTHER EYE INJURY,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED
BY CHILDREN AGE 15 OR YOUNGER.
THE EYES OF CHILDREN ARE STILL
DEVELOPING AND MAY BE ADVERSELY
AFFECTED FROM USE OF THIS
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PRODUCT.
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About the Glasstron
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Getting Started ^,
Checking the supplied accessories ............................... 6
Locating the parts and controls ..................................... 7
Connecting the Glass&-on
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8
Connecting video equipment
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8
Connecting other equipment
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9
Connecting the power source
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11
Wearing the Glasstron
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12
Operations
Using the Glasstron
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15
Setting the user lock
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19
Using an optional battery pack
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Additional Information __ ”
Precautions
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications .... ..*.......................................................... 25
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About the Glasstron
Caution: The screen is always right in front of you.
The Glasstron is a face-mounted display. With this type of display, the screen is always in front
of you, even if you move your head. Because of this feature, you can concentrate on the screen
more easily compared with ordinary TVs, and you have a sense of being in the action.
l It is easy to adjust the Glasstron to your eyes. You can use the display unit even while wearing
glasses.
l Every time you use the Glasstron, the adjustment screen appears to help you adjust the
display unit properly. You can also check whether the left and right screen positions are
properly aligned or not.
,
l If you keep using the Glasstron continuously for three hours, a warning appears on the screen
and the power will turn off automatically.
The Glasstron consists of the following items:
Display unit
The display unit is equipped with two
small (left and right) LCDs.
Power supply box
You can use Sony’s recommended
optional battery pack. You can also use
the house current. To use the Glasstron,
connect your video equipment to A/V
IN on the power supply box.
Features
l A powerful, big screen experience
comparable to watching a 52-inch screen
from approximately 2 m (6.6 feet) away.
l Handy portable folding display.
l The display unit weighs only 100 g (4 02).
l Approximate continuous use for up to
seven hours with Sony’s recommended
battery pack, NP-F550.
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Checking the supplied accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your Glasstron. If any item is not
supplied, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
l Display unit/Power supply box (1)
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Nosepiece (black)(1)
Mains lead (1)
l
Audio/videocable
(specialminiplug
t, phono plug) (1)
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l Audio/video cable (special miniplug t,
stereominiplug)(1)
Plug adaptors
(phono jack f--* phono jack) (3)
Sidepiece pads(2)
Operating instructions manual (1)
Safety Instructions (1)
Warranty (1)

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display unit
Earphone(14)
Side piece (12)
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Side piece
adjuster (13)
Nose piece (12)
Power supply box
DC IN 9V connector (11)
AN IN (audio/video) jack
@,9)
5 VIDEO IN jack (10)
POWER ON/OFF switch (15)
POWER lamp (15)
START/BAT-T CHECKbutton
(16,21)
BAT-T/COVER RELEASE
button (20)
BRIGHT (brightness)
control (17)
VOL (volume) control (17)
User lock switch (19)
AVLSON/OFF switch(18)
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Connecting the Glasstron
Connecting video equipment
Connect a VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, or camcorder to the power supply box as shown
below. Two AV cables are supplied. Select the correct AV cable according to the shape of the
connectors on the unit to be connected.
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
to audio/video outputs
(phono jack)
Power supply box
to AN IN
(special minijack)
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug+-F phono
AudioL
(white)
to video output
(minijack)
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Audio/videocable(special
miniplug e+ stereo miniplug)
to audio output
(supplied)
(stereominijack)
About the audio/video input jack
The audio/video input jack of the Glasstron is a
special minijack, and the signal connections are
aligned as shown on the right. This alignment
may differ depending on the equipment.
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Connecting other equipment
The plug adaptor (phono jack -
equipment you want to connect. phono jack) is supplied. Use
the plug adaptor according to the
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TV game, DVD player, camcorder, etc.
Plug adaptor
(supplied)
to AN IN
(special minijack)
Audio/video cable
(special miniplug +--+ phono plug)
(supplied)
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Connecting the Glasstron (continued)
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If your video equipment has an S video jack
We recommend connecting the Glasstron to your video equipment using an S video cable and the
audio/video cable to enjoy the highest quality pictures. In this case, you do not need to connect the
video (yellow) plug. If you connect both the S video and video plugs, the S video signal is
automatically selected.
Power supply box
VCR, laser disc player, DVD player.
camcorder, etc.
S video cable
(notsupplied)
to S video output
to AN IN
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Audio/video cable
(specialminiplug e* special
miniplug) (not supplied)
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Audio/video cable
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(special miniplug f--* phono plug)
(supplied)
to audio/video outputs
Notes
l Even if you use the supplied audio/video
cable, the audio and video signals may not be
carried to the Glasstron depending on the
video source. In this case, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
l When you connect the Glasstron to the audio
output jacks (phono jacks) of your video
equipment, connect the Glasstron to both the
right and left audio output jacks. If you
connect the Glasstron to just one audio output
jack, you will hear sound from only one of the
stereo earphones.

Connecting the power source
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-PLM2 (supplied) to mains. Do not connect the power source
until all other connections are complete.
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Display unit
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to mains
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AC power adaptor
AC-PLM2 (supplied)
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O- Mains lead
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(supplied)
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Power supply box
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Wearing the Glasstron
WARNING
l Failure to properly fit the product (see “Proper Fit,” page 5 on the Safety Instructions) each
time may result in eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions and may result in
accident or injury.
l This product should not be used by children age 15 or younger.
The eyes of children are still developing and may be adversely affected by use of this
product, and it may cause eye fatigue, eye damage, or loss of visual functions.
In addition, this product may not be adjusted to fit a child’s head.
If you normally wear glasses while watching N, you can use the Glasstron while wearing
glasses. When you take the Glasstron off, be careful that your regular glasses not get caught on
the Glasstron.
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Adjust the nose piece and put on the Glasstron.
Pull out the nose piece if you wear
glasses.
Open the side pieces by grasping the
side piece tips and put on the
Glasstron.
Caution:
Be careful not to poke your eyes
with the side piece tips when
putting the Glass&on on or off.
Nose piece
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Adjust the angle of the display unit.
Adjust the angle of the side pieces by
grasping the side piece tips to adjust the
display unit to the most suitable viewing
position.
You do not necessarily have to rest the
sidepieceson yourears.
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Side piece
To use the supplied nose piece
If you are still unable to have a full view of the screen or clear picture colour on the Glasstron after
performing step 2 above, replace the nose piece with the supplied nose piece (black).
1 Remove the nose piece in an upward direction 2 Insert
@ of the supplied nose piece
while grasping the nose piece support. (black) into the round notch
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Adjust the width of the side pieces.
There are two settings for the side piece
width adjustment.
If the fit seems loose, insert the side
piece adjusters to the hinges of the left
and right side pieces.
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Using side piece
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adjusters ix
To use the side piece adjusters
0 This is the original
0 Turn the side pieces
position. Normally keep insideslightlythen
adjusters here.
gently squeeze the top
and bottom of the side
piece adjuster and pull
out to release.
Not using side piece
adjusters
Slide the side piece
adjuster toward the
display unit.
Reinsert the side piece
adjuster tines into the
hinge area between the
side piece and display
unit. Repeat the
procedure for the other
side piece.
Display unit
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Sidepiece
To reset the side piece adjusters, turn the side pieces inside slightly and reverse the
aboveprocedure.
To put the side piece adjuster back, press @ to the illustrated direction until it “clicks”
into place.
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A/earing the Glasstron (continued)
For increased comfort while wearing Glasstron
If the Glasstron fit is loose or uncomfortable, place the supplied side piece pads onto the tip of each
side piece.
Note
Use the side peace pads pocket-side inward.
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Wear the stereo earphones.
Detach the stereo earphones from the
display unit and put them in your ears.
Notes
l If the stereo earphones are loose, we
recommend using the spare ear-pads (not
supplied).
l If your head is small, you may not be able to
use the Glass&on.
l Depending on your eyesight, you may not be
able to focus on the picture properly. In such
a case, it is not a malfunction.

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Using the Glasstron
If you set the user lock, unlock it (page 19).
Before you start...
Be sure to follow the procedures in “Connecting the Glasstron” (pages 8 - 11) and “Wearing the
Glasstron” (pages 12 - 14).
WARNING
Each time you use this product, adjustment screens will appear, requiring the viewer to
properly fit the product. To prevent eye damage, do not use this product if the vertical lines
do not cross the horizontal line on the next screen.
The Glasstron includes two small (left and right) LCDs. You are watching a combined picture
created from these two screens. Although the screen position is properly aligned at the factory, it
may become misaligned if the Glasstron is deformed or damaged. Check the screen position
alignment every time you turn on the Glass&on. If you cannot have correct screen alignment,
stop using the Glasstron immediately.
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Turn on the Glasstron using the POWER ON/OFF switch.
The POWER lamp lights up.
.
POWER A ON/OFF
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Using the Glasstron (continued)
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If the screens are aligned, press the START/BA’IT CHECK button.
Leftscreen
lines on the right screen
Thecombinedpicture
rather than the left screen.
This is not a malfunction.
If the image you see matches one of the pictures below, you have
correct screen alignment.
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you see with both eyes
If the image you see matches one of the pictures
below, stop using the Glasstron immediately.
Use of the Glasstron un’der such conditions may cause
eye fatigue or eye damage.
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When no vertical lines When the horizontal When the centre vertical
cross the horizontal line appears as a line does not cross the
line.
diagonal line. horizontal line.
If you cannot see a proper arrangement of these lines even after resting your eyes for a
few hours, the Glasstron may not be operating correctly. Contact your Sony dealer or
localauthorizedSonyservicefacility.

Start playback on the video equipment connected to the
Glasstron.
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Adjust the volume by turning the VOL control.
When you set the AVLS ON/OFF switch to ON, you cannot turn up the volume beyond
the defined limit (see page 18).
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Check that the four corners of the screen are clear.
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If the four comers of the screen are not clear, do the step 2 (page 16) to check the screen
position alignment again.
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Adjust the brightness by turning the BRIGHT control.
BRIGHT
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less bright
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Using the Glasstron (continued)
After you finish using the
Glasstron
Take off the Glasstron, and turn off the
power.
Note on the LCDs
The LCD screen is made with high-
precision technology. However, black
points or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Preventing sound from
escaping through the stereo
headphones
- AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter
System):
Keeps down the maximum volume to
protect your ear. You cannot turn up the
volume beyond the defined limit even if
you try to turn it up.
Set the AVLS ON/OFF switch
AVLS
OFF . . ON
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Screen warnings against
overuse of the Glasstron
To prevent eye fatigue 0; eye damage, after
you use the Glasstron for three hours the
following caution appears on the screen and
the power turns off automatically.
TIME OUT
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TEMPS DEPASS
Caution: Motion sickness from
viewing programmes.
Someviewersmay experiencemotion
sickness, headache or nausea from viewing
moviesor videoprogrammes, especially
those with intense action and movement. If
you feel any of these symptoms, stop using
the product immediately. To avoid personal
injury or injury to others, do not drive a car
or motorcycle, nor do anything that requires
concentration until the symptoms
disappear.
Caution: Motion sickness from
external motion.
Do not use the product while subject to
external motion - for example, as a
passenger in a car. Use of this product
under these conditions may cause motion
sickness.
To turn the AVLS off
Set the AVIS ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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Setting the user lock
WARNING
This product should not be used by children age 15 or younger. The eyes of children are still
developing and may be adversely affected by use of this product. To prevent such use, this
product is equipped with the user lock system.
When the user lock is on, audio and video signals are not input and all operations except power
on/offaredisabled.
To use the Glasstron, unlock the user lock.
Set the user lock switch as shown in the illustration.
USER LOCK
BEN. -SPERRE
VERR. UTILIS
To unlock the user lock
Set the user lock switch to the opposite position.
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Using an optional battery pack
If you use a battery pack such as the NP-F550/F750/F950, you can use the Glasstron without
connecting to mains.
Charge the battery pack before use by using the optional battery charger, BC-V615. You cannot
charge the battery pack while it is on the unit.
Slide the BATTKOVER RELEASE button to remove the cover.
When not using the unit, keep the cover
on the power supply box.
BAlTKOVER RELEASE
button
Attach the battery pack to the power supply box.
Install the battery pack properly making
sure it is not crooked against the power
supply box.
To remove the battery pack, slide and
hold the BATT/COVER RELEASE
button and pull the battery pack off.
BAllKO
button
Power supply box Battery pack
VER RELEASE
Battery pack Battery life
NE’-F550
Approx. 7 hours
* The above indications are for fully charged
batteries.
* Actual battery life depends on conditions of
use.
+ You can also use a battery pack such as the
NB-F530/F730/F750/F930/F950 (not
supplied) with the Glasstron.
* You can use an “III~oLITHIUMTM” battery
pack with the Glass&on. When using such a
battery pack, the estimated remaining battery
life is displayed with the indicator instead of
the time counter.
Notes
l While using the battery pack, if you connect
or disconnect the AC power adaptor, the
power turns off. To turn the power on, press
the POWER ON/OFF switch again.
l If the POWER lamp flashes while using the
battery pack, replace the battery pack with a
fresh one.
l Battery life may be shorter in a cold
environment. This is a typical battery
characteristic.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
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