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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (27)
Lights up in green when the power is on
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
B Disc tray (27)
C A (open/close) button (27)
D Front panel display (9)
E
(remote sensor) (15)
F Playback Dial (DVP-NS315) (28) (30)
Multi-mode Playback Dial (DVP-
NS415) (28) (30)
NS415) (28) (30)
G MODE CHANGE button (DVP-
NS415 only) (30)
H x (stop) button (28)
I X (pause) button (28)
J SURROUND button (44)
K PICTURE MODE button (49)
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (32)
When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (41)
time (41)
Disc type
Current audio signal (43)
Lights up when you can change the angle (47)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (38)
Repeat Play (38)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (41)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B
Repeat Play (39)
Repeat Play (39)
Playing time (41)
Disc type
Current track (41)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (38)
Repeat Play (38)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (33)
Playing status
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Rear panel
DVP-NS315
DVP-NS415
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (22)
(23) (24)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(DVP-NS415 only) (22) (23) (24)
C LINE IN L/R (AUDIO) jacks (DVP-
NS415 only) (16) (18)
D LINE IN (VIDEO) jack (DVP-NS415
only) (16) (18)
E S VIDEO OUT jack (18)
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
(18)
G LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (18)
H LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (21)
(22) (23)
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
P
R
P
B
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S VIDEO
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
P
R
P
B
Y
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Remote
DVP-NS315
A
Z
OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
B SUR (surround) button (44)
C SUBTITLE button (47)
D AUDIO button (43)
E ANGLE button (47)
F CLEAR button (35)
G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (28)
H
m/M
SCAN/SLOW
buttons (29)
I X PAUSE button (28)
J H PLAY button (27)
The
H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (32)
L DISPLAY button (13)
M TOP MENU button (32)
N TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)
O [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
P PICTURE MODE button (49)
Q VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
R TV/VIDEO button (55)
S SEARCH MODE button (40)
T REPLAY button (28)
U x STOP button (28)
V ENTER button (25)
W O RETURN button (32)
X MENU button (32) (33)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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DVP-NS415
A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (55)
B
Z
OPEN/CLOSE button (28)
C Number buttons (32)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR button (35)
E SUBTITLE button (47)
F AUDIO button (43)
G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (28)
H
m/M
SCAN/SLOW
buttons (29)
I X PAUSE button (28)
J H PLAY button (27)
The
H button has a tactile dot.*
K C/X/x/c buttons (32)
L DISPLAY button (13)
M TOP MENU button (32)
N [/1 (on/standby) button (27)
O VOL (volume) +/– buttons (55)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
P TV/VIDEO button (55)
Q ENTER button (performs the same
function as
Z)
R PICTURE MODE button (49)
S ANGLE button (47)
T SUR (surround) button (44)
U TIME/TEXT button (41)
V REPEAT button (38)
W REPLAY button (28)
X SEARCH MODE button (40)
Y x STOP button (28)
Z ENTER button (25)
wj O RETURN button (32)
wk MENU button (32) (33)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to On-Screen
Displays
Displays
(Control Bar)
The following explains the Control Bar. The
Control Bar is used for making adjustments to
the settings or displaying information during
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to the
type of disc being played. The numbers in
parentheses indicate reference pages.
Control Bar is used for making adjustments to
the settings or displaying information during
playback.
The displayed contents differ according to the
type of disc being played. The numbers in
parentheses indicate reference pages.
Displaying the Control Bar during
playback
playback
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly
during playback. You can select the setting
that suits the current playback item and view
the related information.
◆Display 1
The following play modes 1~4 can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The
display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is
set.)
DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly
during playback. You can select the setting
that suits the current playback item and view
the related information.
◆Display 1
The following play modes 1~4 can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When Repeat Play is selected. (The
display will differ when A-B Repeat Play is
set.)
A Repeat Play (38)
B Shuffle Play (37)
C Program Play (35)
D A-B Repeat Play (39)
E Unit being repeated in this example.
F Playback status (NPlayback,
XPause, xStop, etc.)
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◆Display 2
The following play modes 7~0 can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When “TVS” is set.
The following play modes 7~0 can be set.
The indicator lights up in blue when activated.
Example: When “TVS” is set.
G TVS (44)
H “BNR” (48)
I “CUSTOM PICTURE MODE” (49)
J “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER”
(50) (DVP-NS415 only)
m
◆Display 3
The following playback information is
displayed.
Example: When playing a DVD.
The following playback information is
displayed.
Example: When playing a DVD.
K TIME/TEXT icon
L Title number of the DVD (40)
M Chapter number of the DVD (40)
N Playing time or remaining time (41)
m
◆Display 4
(DVD playback only)
O Format of the current audio signal (43)
m
◆No display
m
◆Return to Display 1
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Displaying the Control Bar in
stop mode
stop mode
The following displays appear when the
DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed
during stop mode. You can make basic
adjustments and customize the player to suit
your viewing preferences.
◆Display 1
The following settings can be made.
DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed
during stop mode. You can make basic
adjustments and customize the player to suit
your viewing preferences.
◆Display 1
The following settings can be made.
A
SETUP (57)
• Select QUICK to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
player.
player.
• Select CUSTOM to make a full range of
adjustments.
• Select RESET to return the SETUP
adjustments to the default settings.
B
PARENTAL CONTROL (51)
• Set this to limit the playback of selected
discs on this player.
m
◆Display 2
Shows the same information as Display 1
during playback.
Shows the same information as Display 1
during playback.
m
◆Display 3
Shows the same information as Display 2
during playback.
Shows the same information as Display 2
during playback.
m
◆Display 4
Shows the same information as Display 3
during playback.
Shows the same information as Display 3
during playback.
m
◆No display
m
◆Return to Display 1
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Simple Start Guide
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this guide will
give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the
surround sound features of this player, refer
to “Hookups” on page 18.
give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the
surround sound features of this player, refer
to “Hookups” on page 18.
Notes
• You cannot connect this player to a TV that does
not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
• Audio/video cord (pinplug
× 3 y pinplug
× 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• A plug adapter is included with some
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• A plug adapter is included with some
models.
Step 2: Inserting
Batteries into the
Remote
Batteries into the
Remote
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the
remote. Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the
3 and # ends on the batteries
to the markings inside the compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor
When using the remote, point it at the remote
sensor
on the player.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light
from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (
1~3) shown below.
Be sure to connect the power cord last.
* If you are connecting a VCR and your TV
has only one available input jack
(DVP-NS415 only)
If your TV has only one available input jack,
connect your VCR or similar device to the
LINE IN jacks on the player. In order to view
the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player
must be in standby mode. Note that the DVD
player will only pass signals through the
LINE jacks and will not output the VCR
signals from any other jack.
If your TV has more than one available input
jack, connect your VCR directly to your TV.
has only one available input jack
(DVP-NS415 only)
If your TV has only one available input jack,
connect your VCR or similar device to the
LINE IN jacks on the player. In order to view
the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player
must be in standby mode. Note that the DVD
player will only pass signals through the
LINE jacks and will not output the VCR
signals from any other jack.
If your TV has more than one available input
jack, connect your VCR directly to your TV.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please
refer to page 59.
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit
your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please
refer to page 59.
When connecting to a monaural TV
Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not
supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO)
jack on the player to the TV’s video input
jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.
Use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not
supplied). Connect the LINE OUT (VIDEO)
jack on the player to the TV’s video input
jack, and connect the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio input jack.
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
PR
PB
Y
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
INPUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
IN
OUT
to LINE IN
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
to audio
output
output
1
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
2
Power source
CD/DVD Player
to video
output
output
to LINE IN
L/R (AUDIO)
L/R (AUDIO)
to video input
to audio input
VCR
TV
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
to LINE OUT
L/R (AUDIO)
L/R (AUDIO)
3
Power source
If you are connecting to a VCR and your TV has
only one available input jack* (DVP-NS415 only)
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Step 4: Playing a Disc
A Turn on the TV.
B Press [/1 on the player.
C Switch the input selector on your
B Press [/1 on the player.
C Switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
player appears on the TV screen.
D Press A on the player to open the
disc tray.
E Place the disc on the tray with the
playback side facing down.
F Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins
playing the disc.
playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be
displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the
item you want from the menu and play the
DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
Depending on the disc, a menu may be
displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the
item you want from the menu and play the
DVD (page 32) or VIDEO CD disc (page 32).
To stop playing
Press
Press
x.
To remove the disc
Press
Press
A.
To turn off the player
Press
Press
[/1. The player enters standby mode
and the power indicator lights up in red.
With the playback side facing down
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories,
and insert the batteries into the remote (page 15).
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns
Select one of the patterns
A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
PR
PB
Y
B
A
C
INPUT
S VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
L
R
l : Signal flow
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
CD/DVD player
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(green)
S VIDEO cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
amplifier (receiver)
(red)
(blue)
(yellow)
(green)
(blue)
(red)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
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A If you are connecting to a video input jack
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
enjoy standard quality images.
Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 21). (Do this if you are
connecting to a TV only.)
connecting to a TV only.)
B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack
Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
C If you are connecting to a monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)
having component video input jacks (Y, P
having component video input jacks (Y, P
B
, P
R
)
Connect the component via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will
enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images.
Notes
• Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a
clear image on the TV screen.
• If your TV has only one available audio/video input jack, connect the VCR to the LINE IN jacks on the
player (DVP-NS415 only). In order to view the pictures from your VCR, the DVD player must be in
standby mode (page 16).
standby mode (page 16).
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow (Video)
White (L)
Red (R)
Green
Blue
Red
Green
Blue
Red
VCR
CD/DVD player
TV
Connect
directly
directly
VCR
TV
CD/DVD player
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Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords
Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
the instructions for the components you wish to connect.
Select a connection
Select one of the following connections,
through
.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Components to be connected
Connection
TV
(page 21)
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 2 speakers
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 2 speakers
(front L and R)
(page 22)
MD deck/DAT deck
(page 22)
AV amplifier (receiver) with a Dolby* Surround (Pro Logic)
decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 3 speakers
decoder
(having L and R audio input jacks only, or having a digital input jack)
• 3 speakers
(front L and R, and rear (monaural))
or
• 6 speakers
• 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 23)
AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Digital or DTS** decoder
and a digital input jack
• 6 speakers
and a digital input jack
• 6 speakers
(front L and R, center, rear L and R, subwoofer)
(page 24)
A
D
A
B
B
C
D
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Connecting to your TV
This connection will use your TV speakers for sound.
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page
18).
◆Recommended surround sound effects for
this connection
• TVS DYNAMIC (page 45)
• TVS WIDE (page 45)
this connection
• TVS DYNAMIC (page 45)
• TVS WIDE (page 45)
z Hint
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-
mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the
LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks to the TV’s audio
input jack.
A
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
PR
PB
Y
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
A
TV
l : Signal flow
CD/DVD player
(white)
(red)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
cord (supplied)
to audio input
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)*
to LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO)
(AUDIO)
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Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to
an MD deck or DAT deck
If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use
. If the amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use
.
In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
your stereo amplifier (receiver).
◆Recommended surround sound effects for
the
the
connection
only
• TVS STANDARD (page 45)
z Hint
In connection
In connection
, you can use the supplied
audio/video cord instead of using a separate audio
cord.
cord.
Note
If you select one of the TVS effects (page 44) while
playing a disc, no sound will come from your
speakers with the
playing a disc, no sound will come from your
speakers with the
connection.
B
B-1
B-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
PR
PB
Y
B-2
B-1
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
CD/DVD player
or
Stereo amplifier (receiver)
MD deck/DAT deck
Front (L)
Front (R)
[Speakers]
(white)
(red)
(red)
(white)
Coaxial digital
cord (not supplied)
cord (not supplied)
Stereo audio cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
to audio input
to coaxial or optical
digital input
digital input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
or
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
l: Signal flow
B-1
B-1
B-2
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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro
Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers
You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi-
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs.
If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use
. If your amplifier
(receiver) has a digital input jack, use
.
Note
When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural
rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers
and a subwoofer.
C
C-1
C-2
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
S VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL OPTICAL
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE
PR
PB
Y
C-2
C-1
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
IN
OUT
VIDEO
LINE
CD/DVD player
or
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Subwoofer
l: Signal flow
Rear (L)
Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby
Surround decoder
Surround decoder
Center
Rear (mono)
Stereo
audio cord (not
supplied)
audio cord (not
supplied)
[Speakers]
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
(red)
(white)
to coaxial or optical digital
input
input
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
(not supplied)
Remove jack cap
before connecting
(DVP-NS415 only)
[Speakers]
or
to audio input
(white)
(red)
to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO)
to DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
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