Soundigital POWER 5500.1D User manual

3300.1D / 5500.1D / 8800.1D

1 Amplificador POWER
1 Manual do Proprietário
1 Chave Allen 2,5mm
1 Chave Allen 4mm
1 Adesivo Promocional
1 POWER Amplifier
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Allen Wrench 2.5mm
1 Allen Wrench 4mm
1 Promotional Sticker
CONTEÚDO DA EMBALAGEM //
PACKAGE CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
13
To know our complete line of amplifiers and accessories,
visit www.soundigitalusa.com .
Efficiency
The POWER Line uses Class D topology, together with
high thermal efficiency, which result in a very high
efficiency overall (>70%). You will have less battery
consumption, which means more power for a much longer
period.
Warning!
This “Warning” sign alerts the user of
important info. Not following this
instructions may cause injuries to the user
or damage to the equipment.
*TermLab is a trade mark by Harris, Wayne - Carson City-NV
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 POWER Amplifier
1 Owner's Manual
1 Allen Wrench 2.5mm
1 Allen Wrench 4mm
1 Promotional Sticker
CONTACT CHANNEL
Customer Service
[phone]
[email protected]
Tech Support
[email protected]
Website
soundigitalusa.com
Social Media
facebook.com/soundigitalusa
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on acquiring your SounDigital!
You've just purchased a product of high quality and
technology. The SounDigital products are developed to
assure maximum efficiency and reliability to your sound
system.
State of Art
The POWER Line is the state of art in audio reproduction.
Deep bass, precise midranges and nice highs are
guaranteed by the high technology implemented in this
line.
Amazing Bass
The innovative Twin Source 2.0 system guarantees much
more stability in the audio reproduction, with the use of two
twin power supplies.
Live Show
With the NST (Noise Suppression Technology) system in
the RCA inputs, you will have a much cleaner sound, totally
noise free. We implement a new input topology, with more
efficient filters and isolators, that not only supress any
noise, but also guarantees a very clean signal.
Feel the Power
Real power is what you will find in the POWER Line.
Amplifiers that range from 400W RMS to 35000W RMS
make this line the most powerful in the world.
Thermal Efficiency
New aluminum heatsink with more mass and forced
venting systems makes the POWER Line even more
efficient and robust. You will have an efficient system with
low distortion for a much longer period.
Low EMI Interferance
We made the impossible, possible! Even our 35000.1D
POWER has a very low EMI interferance. This means they
can be easily clamped in measuring tools such as
TermLab*.
IMPORTANT INFO
Read this manual and follow its instructions carefully. It
contains extremely important information to have your
amplifier working properly. If you feel the need to contact our
Tech Support, you can reach our technicians through the e-
mail [e-mail] .
We recommend the use of SounDigital original
accessories for a batter performance. The crossovers,
power supplies and voltmeters offered by SounDigital
follow the same quality standards as our amplifiers,
assuring an excelent quality a high power sound system to
our customers.

DESCRIPTION PANELS
3300.1D/5500.1D/8800.1D POWER
Audio output RCA connector;
Variable high pass filter control (5Hz ~ 80Hz);
Variable low pass filter control (80Hz ~ 16kHz);
Variable signal gain control;
Variable bass boost control (0dB ~ +12dB);
Variable bass boost frequency control (35Hz ~ 70Hz);
Positive speaker connector (+);
Audio input RCA connector;
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Remote level control connector;
Negative speaker connector (-);
Minimum speaker load allowed (impedance);
"Power On" LED indicator (Blue);
"CLIP" LED indicator (Yellow);
"Protection" LED indicator (Red);
Positive power supply connector (+12V);
10
9
11
12
13
14
Remote power supply connector (REM) ;
15
Negative power supply connector (GND).
16
Electric fan (Not in 3300.1D POWER);
17
18
14
15 17
1
2
3 4
6
57
12 13 14 8 9 11
10
16 18

INSTALLATION
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For proper operation of your SounDigital amplifier,
you need the proper sizing of the electrical system
and the cables used.
Unplug the negative (-) terminal of the
battery before proceding with any
electrical installation in the vehicle to
avoid fire starts, wounds or damage to
the amplifier.
Warning!
The ground cable should be the shortest possible and
should be connected to the chassis of the vehicle. The
surface should be sanded at the contact point to create
a clean, metal-to-metal connection between the
chassis and the termination of the ground wire;
Electrical Dimensioning
Remove de paint between
the terminal and chassis
Safety Instructions
To prevent injuries to the user or damage to the
amplifier, read all the safety instructions written on this
manual;
If you're insecure about the installation of this
equipment, get in touch with our tech support or with a
professional specialized in car audio installation;
Before proceding with the installation of any electric
equipment on your vehicle, unplug the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to avoid fires, injuries or
damages;
Use your sound system safely. The continuous
exposure to sound pressures over 85dB may cause
irreversible hearing damage;
This equipment is for use in automotive DC voltage
batteries, between 12.6 and 14.4 volts. Before
installing the equipment, check the voltage of the
batteries;
Do not install the amplifier in places exposed to water,
dirt or humidity;
Choose a ventilated place to install the amplifier and
avoid blocking the side ventilation windows;
Fix the amplifier in a steady and proper way. Avoid
fixing it in metallic parts of the vehicle, because it may
cause ground looping (noise);
Make sure the location chosen for the amplifier
installation does not affect the operation of the vehicle;
When passing cables through metallic walls, use
rubber O-rings to avoid cable cutting and short circuits.-
Make sure the place chosen for the installation of the
amplifier will not interfere with the proper working of the
vehicle;
This product may reach temperature s over
60°C/140°F. Make sure it is cold before touching it;
Clean the amplifier periodically with a brush or dry cloth
to assure the thermal efficiency of the heatsink;
Be careful when making holes in the vehicle. Make
sure you're not making holes in the fuel tank, br ake e
lines or electrical cables of the vehicle;
Make sure the cables are properly fixed throughout the
ins allationt ;
Wear gloves, safety g s and all necessary PPE lasse
during the installation of SounDigital amplifiers.
Table 1 shows the appropriate section of grounding and
power cables according to the power generated by the
amplifier, and the distance that it will be installed from the
battery.
*To achieve the capacity of protection needed, more than
one fuse/circuit breaker can be linked for the battery
connections to the amplifier and ground, use good quality
copper cables. CCA cables should not be used.

INSTALLATION
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Speaker Association
For a smooth operation of your SounDigital amplifier, it is
important that the minimum working impedance is res-
pected.
Never connect the speakers with a lower
impedance than the amplifier nominal
impedance, otherwise it will be damaged.
Warning!
Two Subwoofers with Parallel Coils:
A Subwoofer with Serial Coils:
2Ω + 2Ω
4Ω + 4Ω
4Ω
8Ω
Two Subwoofers with Parallel/Serial Coils:
Input Connections
Double Coil subwoofers:
A Subwoofer with Parallel Coils:
Speaker Connections and Associations
Impedance
per Coil
2Ω + 2Ω
4Ω + 4Ω
Total
Impedance
1Ω
2Ω
Impedance
per Coil Total
Impedance
Warning!
You should never connect or disconnect
RCA cables with the amplifier turned on,
because it may damage the head unit or
the amplifier.
Keep the RCA cables together, but away from the power or
the audio output cables and away from electric equipment
such as electronic fuel injection centrals, electric engines,
etc.
Example of one RCA cable connection only.
4Ω + 4Ω
8Ω + 8Ω
1Ω
2Ω
Impedance
per Coil Total
Impedance
2Ω + 2Ω
4Ω + 4Ω
2Ω
4Ω
Impedance
per Coil Total
Impedance
Example of two RCA cables connection.
Example of one RCA cable connection only and
using the RCA output to connect another amplifier.

GND
R E M
+12V
+12V
GND
INSTALLATION
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Simplified Wiring Diagram (Power).
Remote Input Connections
Multiple Battery Connections
For connection of multiple batteries, the use of copper busbars is recommended. These must have equidistant holes and a
balanced distribution of the battery connections and the amplifiers, in order to avoid uneven heating of the bar.
Busbar +
Busbar -
GND
R E M
+12V
+12V
GND
GND
R E M
+12V
+12V
GND
Power Connections
Connection via Main Unit’s Remote.
Fuse
1A
Remote Output
Main Unit
GND
R E M
+12V
+12V
GND

INSTALLATION
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The max. distance for the installation of
the fuse/circuit breaker is one foot away
from the battery.
Warning
Installation Sequence Procedures for Setting the Gain
To set the gain of your amplifier properly, follow the steps
below:
Disconnect the output cables from the amplifier outputs;
With the gain set to minimum, turn on the head unit and
the remote switch to power on the amplifier. Wait until
only the power LED is on;
Reproduce a 60Hz sine wave signal through the head
unit;
Set the volume of the head unit to about 70% of its
capacity;
Turn up the gain clockwise slowly until the "CLIP" LED
starts blinking;
Return the gain to the limit where the "CLIP" LED stops
blinking and remains off;
CLIP PROTECTPOWER
Some head units with higher tension RCA outputs,
may reach max power even with the gain set close to
minimum. In such cases, limit the volume of the head
unit in such a way the "CLIP" LED will not blink.
Before proceding with the installation, unplug the
negative from all of the batteries;
Affix the amplifier in such a way you have access to the
connectors;
Install the power cables on the vehicle in a proper way.
From the battery to the busbar, fuse holder or circuit
breaker. Chose the appropriate section for the cable
(see Table 1). Make all of the connections to the busbars
fuse holders or circuit breakers, with no fuses in the
holder and with the circuit breakers in the "Off" position;
Connect the power cables in to the amplifier, observing
the polarity. Connect all the positive cables from the fuse
holder or circuit breaker to the positive conector of the
amplifier and all the negative power cables from the
busbar or from the batteries, to the negative connector
of the amplifier;
Install the signal input cables in a proper way, distant
from the power cables;
Connect the RCA and Link cables to the head unit and
amplifiers;
Install the audio output cables with the appropriate
section (see table 2), distant from the power and audio
input cables;
Connect the audio output cables to the amplifiers and
the acoustic boxes, observing the positive (+) and
negative (-) polarities;
Install the remote cable with the power cables, using a
section of 1.5mm² or thicker;
Connect the remote cable to the two REM terminals on
the amplifier and to a 12V power supply activated by a
switch key or to the remote power output of the head
unit;
Before powering the system, verify all the connections
and make sure there are no mistakes or short-circuits on
the power and ground cables;
Reconnect the ground of the batteries;
Check if the remote key is in the "Off" position and if the
head unit is turned off, then place the fuses in the fuse
holders or switch the circuit breakers on.

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Crossover Adjustment
SounDigital POWER amplifiers feature high-precision adjustable crossovers that increase audio quality and speaker
performance. The choice of frequency depends on the system design, if you have any questions about which crossover
frequency to use refer. If you have any questions about which frequency cut filter to use, refer to the speaker technical
manual, to which the amplifier will be connected.
3300/ 5500/ 8800.1D POWER
''Full Range'' Use – (all frequencies playback) - For all
frequencies playback, the ''HIGH'' variable control
shall be set to 5Hz, and the ''LOW'' variable control to
16kHz;
Use in ''High Pass'' cut filter (HIGH) 12dB/oct – Set in
the ''LOW'' variable control to 16kHz and in the ''HIGH''
variable control, set ''A'' frequency between 5Hz and
80Hz, where you want to perform the high pass cut
filter;
-3dB
c/2
ƒ
High
Pass
c
ƒ
High
Pass
dB
Hz
A
0dB
-15dB
0dB
-12dB
dB
Hz
Use in ''Low Pass'' cut filter (LOW) 12dB/oct – Set in
the''HIGH'' variable control to 5Hz and in the ''LOW''
variable control, set ''B'' frequency between 80Hz and
16kHz, where you want to perform the low pass cut
filter;
Hz
-3dB
dB
0dB
-15dB
Low
Pass
B
c
ƒc*2 ƒ
Low
Pass
Use in ''Band Pass'' cut filter – Set in the ''HIGH'' varia-
ble control the ''A'' frequency between 5Hz and 80Hz,
where you want to perform the high pass cut filter and
set the ''LOW'' variable control to ''B'' frequency
between 80Hz and 16kHz, where you want to perform
low pass cut filter.
Using Bass Boost
The Amplifier Bass Boost setting enables the user to boost
the sound intensity at low frequencies of the sound system,
where boost intensity can be adjusted, as well as the
frequency of the region to be boosted, as indicated in the
chart below by the letter ''C''.
This is a semi-parametric equalizer type circuit with ''Q''
value for the fixed filter, with an intensity boost adjustment
from 0 to +12dB (16 times), and a central frequency
adjustment of the filter between 35 and 70Hz, making it
versatile for several types of sound systems.
-3dB
c/2
ƒ
High
Pass
c
ƒ
High
Pass
dB
Hz
A
0dB
-15dB
Low
Pass
B
c
ƒc*2 ƒ
Low
Pass
Bass Boost Chart
12dB
dB
Hz
0dB
3dB
0
9dB
6dB
Boost Frequency
Bass Boost Level
How to Adjust Bass Boost
Set the variable control Frequency to the frequency you
want boost between 35Hz and 70Hz. Set boost intensity
between 0dB and +12dB at the variable control Level.
Hz
-3dB
dB
0dB
-15dB
Low
Pass
B
c
ƒc*2 ƒ
Low
Pass
INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
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* The recommended fuse is sized for music use. For ''SPL'' or ''Hair Trick'' cars it may be necessary the use of a fuse / cir-
cuit breaker that supports larger current, but the fuse rating must not exceed the maximum current draw of the amplifier.
** To achieve the current rating of the recommended fuse / circuit breaker, more than one fuse (or circuit
breaker) may be associated (in parallel circuit).
Table 3 - Recomended Fuse/Circuit Breakers
Model Efficiency
Max Current Draw
78% 294A 150A
83% 490A 250A
83% 737A 500A**
Recomended
Circuit Breaker*
Table 1 - Power Cables - Recommendation
*All cables shall be doubled with the aid of an adapter or busbar.
Section
Table 2 - Speaker Cables - Recommendation Section
3300.1D POWER
5500.1D POWER
8800.1D POWER
A00 67.4
mm²
Comprimento do cabo (em metros)
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
E
F
G
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
G
2 x A* 2 x A*
2 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
2 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
2 x A*
2 x A*
2 x A*
6 x A*
6 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
4 x A*
2 x A*
2 x A*
2 x A*
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
C
C
E
E
F
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
D
E
E
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
Potência em Watts RMS
40.000W
35.000W
30.000W
25.000W
20.000W
15.000W
12.000W
8.000W
6.500W
5.000W
4.000W
3.000W
2.500W
2.000W
1.600W
1.200W
B
C
D
E
F
G
1/0
2
3
4
5
6
53.5
33.6
26.6
21.2
16.8
13.3
0 ~ 1 1 ~ 2 2 ~ 3 3 ~ 4 4 ~ 5 5 ~ 6 6 ~ 7
Comprimento do Cabo (em metros)
Power in Watts RMS
0 ~ 1
40.000W
35.000W
30.000W
25.000W
20.000W
15.000W
12.000W
8.000W
6.500W
5.000W
4.000W
3.000W
2.000W
1.600W
1.200W
2.500W
1 ~ 2 2 ~ 3 3 ~ 4 4 ~ 5 5 ~ 6 6 ~ 7
F
F
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
J
J
I
F
F
G
G
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
J
I
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
J
I
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
H
I
I
J
I
F
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
I
I
J
H
F
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
G
H
H
I
I
J
H
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
I
J
H
F5
G
H
I
J
6
8
10
14
13,3
8,3
5,2
2,0
16,8
REF. AWG mm²

TECHNICAL SPECS 3300.1D
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RMS Power - CTA 2006 @ 40Hz
2Ω1Ω4Ω
1815W 3300W 998W
3300.1D POWER 1Ω
Impedance
Power Nominal @ 14.4V
0.094%
5Hz ~ 16kHz
>1000
84dB
Audio Specs
Graphics
Frequency Response (-3dB)
Damping Factor (Nominal Impedance @100Hz)
SNR (LPF 15kHz / Nominal Power)
THD + N (Nominal Impedance/100Hz/LPF 15kHz/10% of Nominal Power)
78%
294A
9VDC ~ 16VDC
0.5V ~ 8V
Input Sensivity
Input Signal and Filters
Total Efficiency (Source+Output)
Operating Voltage
Power Supply
Max Current Draw
THD X Input Amplitude
THD + N Ratio vs Amplitude
Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- %
X: 22.1mV / div
Y: 1.0 % / div
5.0m 49.2m 93.4m 137.6m 181.8m 226.0m
Ch
___
1
-
5.0
3.0
1.0
-1.0
-5.0
-3.0
Frequency Response5Hz ~ 30kHz
Vac vs Frequency
Marker 1
X: --- Hz Y: --- dB
X: 3.0kHz/div
Y: 2.5dB/div
5.0 6.004k 12.0k 18.0k 24.0k 30.0k
Ch
___
1
-
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
10.0
15.0
THD + N X Power
5.0m 39.0m 73.0m 107.0m 141.0m 175.0m
5.2k
3.284k
2.368k
1.452k
-380.0
536.0
Vac vs Amplitude
X: 17.0mV/div
Y: 458.0/div
Ch
___
1
-
Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- W
Dimensions
A=311.1mm
B=276.1mm
C=223.7mm
D=189.7mm
E=68.1mm
8.2lbs (3.7kg)
A
B
C
D
E
311.1mm
276.1mm
223.7mm
189.7mm
68.1mm

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2Ω1Ω4Ω
3025W 5500W 1664W
5500.1D POWER 1
RMS Power - CTA 2006 @ 40Hz
Impedance
Power Nominal @ 14.4V
Audio Specs
Graphics
0.062%
5Hz ~ 16kHz
>1000
75dB
Frequency Response (-3dB)
Damping Factor (Nominal Impedance @100Hz)
SNR (LPF 15kHz / Nominal Power)
THD + N (Nominal Impedance / 100Hz / LPF 15kHz / 10% of Nominal Power)
TECHNICAL SPECS 5500.1D
83%
460A
9VDC ~ 16VDC
0.5V ~ 8V
Input Sensivity
Input Signal and Filters
Total Efficiency (Source+Output)
Operating Voltage
Power Supply
Max Current Draw
THD X Amplitude
5.0m 49.2m 93.4m 137.6m 181.8m 226.0m
Ch
___
1
-
5.0
3.0
1.0
-1.0
-5.0
-3.0
THD + N RATIO vs Amplitude
Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- W
X: 22.1mV/div
Y: 1.0%/div
Frequency Response 5Hz ~ 30kHz
5.0k 6.004k 12.0k 18.0k 24.0k 30.0k
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
10.0
15.0
Vac vs Frequency
Ch
___
1
-
Marker 1
X: --- Hz Y: --- dB
X: 3.0kHz/div
Y: 2.0dB/div
THD + N X Power
5.0m 49.2m 93.4m 137.6m 181.8m 226.0m
Ch
___
1
-
6.55k
5.121k
3.692k
2.263k
-595.0
834.0
X: 22.1mV/div
Y: 714.5W/div
Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- W
Vac vs Amplitude
Dimensions
A=397.6mm
B=362.6mm
C=223.7mm
D=189.7mm
E=68.1mm
11.1lbs (5.0kg)
A
B
C
D
E
397.6mm
362.6mm
223.7mm
189.7mm
68.1mm

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0.015%
5Hz ~ 16kHz
>1000
73dB
Frequency Response (-3dB)
Damping Factor (Nominal Impedance @100Hz)
Audio Specs
Impedance
Power Nominal @ 14.4V
SNR (LPF 15kHz / Nominal Power)
THD + N (Nominal Impedance/100Hz/LPF 15kHz/10% of Nominal Power)
Graphics
RMS Power - CTA 2006 @ 40Hz 8800.1D POWER 1Ω
4840W
2Ω
8800W
1Ω4Ω
2662W
TECHNICAL SPECS 8800.1D
83%
737A
9VDC ~ 16VDC
0.5V ~ 8V
Input Signal and Filters
Total Efficiency (Source+Output)
Operating Voltage
Power Supply
Max Current Draw
Input Sensivity
TH+N X Amplitude
5.0m 48.6m 92.2m 135.8m 179.4m 223.0m
Ch
___
1
-
9.8k
7.662k
5.524k
3.386k
-890.0
1.248k
THD + N RATIO vs Amplitude Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- W
X: 21.8mV/div
Y: 1.1kW/div
5.0k 6.004k 12.0k 18.0k 24.0k 30.0k
35.0
31.0
27.0
23.0
15.0
19.0
Ch
___
1
-
Vac vs Amplitude
Marker 1
X: --- Hz Y: --- dB
X: 3.0kHz/div
Y: 2.0dB/div
5.0m 48.6m 92.2m 135.8m 179.4m 223.0m
9.8k
7.662k
5.524k
3.386k
-890.0
1.248k
Marker 1
X: --- V Y: --- W
X: 21.8mV/div
Y: 1.1kW/div
Ch
___
1
-
Vac vs Amplitude
Frequency Response 5Hz ~ 30kHz THD + N X Power
15.2lbs (6.9kg)
A
B
C
D
E
485.1mm
320.1mm
223.7mm
189.7mm
68.1mm
A=485,1mm
B=320,1mm
C=223,7mm
D=189,7mm
E=68,1mm
Dimensions

LIMITED WARRANTY
SounDigital warrants the original purchaser that this product shall be free of defects in materials an workmanship for a
period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase. Some countries have extended warranty in case the
product is installed by an authorized dealer. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original customer from
an authorized SounDigital dealer.
Warranty is void when:
ŸDefect or problem caused by misuse of the product;
ŸIncorrect installation or non-conformity with the Manual;
ŸMaintenance made by unauthorized personnel;
ŸAlteration or removal of the seal/serial number;
ŸExposure to adverse conditions (weather, humidity, etc);
ŸDamage caused by fall, impact or natural depreciation, caused by transport and/or handling, risks, or smashings;
ŸProducts was purchased more than 12 months ago.
Warranty covers:
Ÿ Component or material with manufacturing defects;
Ÿ Workmanship/service needed to repair the equipment;
Ÿ If you need service on your SounDigital amplifier, send it (freight-prepaid) to SounDigital's Amplifier Repair Center
through an authorized SounDigital dealer (must be accompanied by proof of purchase);
Ÿ Any extra information you can get by contacting us at the e-mail address: [email protected];
Ÿ In case of manufacturing defect or bad quality of raw material, the max compensation will be the replacement of the
product, not allowing any kind of compensation payment;
Ÿ New modifications/iterations on a product don't obligate the manufacturer to modify products formerly produced.
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