Panasonic Dmr Ez47 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced Editing
Delete Navigator
Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
 
DRIVE
 SELECT
  to select the drive (DVD or 
SD).
[RAM] [SD]
 ,  to select “Delete” then ENTER
 
- -
DELETE Navigator Album View
Previous Page 02/02Next
DVD-RAM00807
2  26/2007 Total 1 2  26/2007 Total 2
ENTERSelectPress ENTER to go to
Picture View   SUB MENU
007Picture VideoB
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[RAM] When the Recordings screen is 
displayed, press 
B to switch to the Album 
View screen. 
   to select “Delete”, then
 ENTER
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
  Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press 
[ENTER].
– 
You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple editing
Select with [, , , ], then press [ PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
– 
A checkmark appears. Press [ PAUSE] again to cancel.
 
Deleting an item increases the available space by the amount of 
space taken by the item deleted.
Deleting an album:
4a     , , ,  to select the album, 
then 
DELETE
Deleting a still picture:
4b   1.  , , ,  to select the 
album, then 
ENTER
2.  , , ,  to select the still 
picture, then 
ENTER
 Notes
 
You cannot delete while recording or copying.
Deleting Still Pictures
FUNCTIONSDVD-RAMCartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
ENTER
Program PlaybackDelete
Other FunctionsCopy
 With the unit stopped
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Setting DVD On-Screen Menus 
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the DVD drive.
  
DISPLAY
B
Menu Item Setting
 ,  to select an item then .
  ,  to select a menu then .
 ,  to select a setting.
 
Follow the on-screen prompts to change 
individual settings.
[DVD]
When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and 
changed.
Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.
Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] and DivX
Soundtrack
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear (¼ below, Audio attributes).
[DVD-V]
Select the audio and language (¼ below, Audio attributes, Soundtrack/
Subtitle language).
DivX
Select the soundtrack number.
 
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio 
type.
Subtitle[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] 
(Only disc that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
 
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
 
If the subtitles overlap the closed captions recorded on discs, turn the 
subtitles off.
[DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (¼ below, Soundtrack/
Subtitle language).
DivX
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
 
Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles.
Audio channel[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] and DivX
“Changing Audio during Playback” (¼ 20)
Angle [DVD-V]
Change the number to select an angle.
Source Select (DivX) Automatic:  The recording method of the DivX contents is 
automatically distinguished and output.
 Interlace:  Select when the disc contents were recorded using 
interlace.
 Progressive:  Select when the disc contents were recorded using 
progressive.
Disc Menu
 Notes
Some settings may not be changeable, based on the unit’s current 
activity (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents.
Soundtrack/Subtitle language
CES: Czech MAL: Malay
CHI: Chinese NLD: Dutch
DAN: Danish NOR: Norwegian
DEU: German POL: Polish
ENG: English POR: Portuguese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian
FIN: Finnish SLK: Slovak
FRA: French SVE: Swedish
HUN: Hungarian THA: Thai
ITA: Italian VIE: Vietnamese
JPN: Japanese
:Others
KOR: Korean
Audio attributes
LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz):  Sampling frequency
b (bit):  Number of bits
ch (channel):  Number of channels
 Notes
 
You cannot make a change when there is no recording.
 
Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitles, and angles 
only by using the disc’s menus (¼ 19).
 Tips
To exit the DVD on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
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[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] and DivX
Picture
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
Set picture mode
Normal:  Default setting
Cinema:    Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] and DivX
“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive [Only when you have selected “480p” in 
“TV Type” (¼ 65)]
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
 
Select “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
 
When progressive output is on, you cannot use the TV’s closed 
captions, but you can use this unit’s closed captions. Go to this unit’s 
Setup menu to turn on closed captions (¼ 54).
Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in 
“Progressive” (¼ above)]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type 
of material being played.
Auto1 (normal):   Film and video contents are detected automatically 
and converted properly.
Auto2:    When using “Auto1” and video content is distorted 
as shown below.
    
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video 
signal, jittering may occur.
On:  Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off:  Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record input 
as is.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] [CD]
Repeat play
This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. 
Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that 
can be selected will differ.
Select “Off ” to cancel.
Signal meterAllows you to check the strength of the digital broadcast signal.
 
Only the strength of the digital broadcast received through the 
antenna is displayed accurately.
PositionChange where this menu screen appears on your TV.
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] 
[-RW‹VR›] and DivX
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or over 
channels only)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›]
This function does not work for SAP recordings.
 
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers (L/R) 
only.
 
Turn off if it causes distortion.
Natural/Emphasis/Off 
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, 
including a center channel)
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] and DivX
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make 
dialogue easier to hear.
Play Menu
Video Menu
Audio Menu
Other Menu
Setting Menus
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DVD and Card Management
Accessing the Management Menus
  ,  to select “Other Functions” 
then 
ENTER
DVD-RAMFUNCTIONS Cartridge Protection Off
Disc Protection Off
Other Functions
Program
Copydelete
PlaybackPlaylists
Flexible Recording
DV Camcorder Rec.
Setup
DVD Management
  ,  to select “DVD 
Management” or “Card 
Management”, then 
ENTER
[SD] The only menu available in “Card 
Management” is “Format memory card”.[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ left).
  ,  select “Disc Name”, then 
ENTER
– You can give a name for the disc (¼ 34).
 Tips
 
The disc name is displayed in the DVD MANAGEMENT window.
 
With  nalized discs and +RW, the name is displayed on the Top 
Menu.
[RAM]
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ left).
  ,  select “Disc Protection” 
then 
ENTER
   to select “Yes” then ENTER
Protection of cartridge disc or card
[RAM] (With a cartridge)
With the write-protect tab in the protect 
position, you cannot record to, edit, 
format, or delete from the disc.
[SD]
Switch the write-protect switch to the 
“LOCK” position.
Naming Discs
Setting Protection
  With the unit stopped 
Preparation:
 
[RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, cartridge, card 
¼ right). 
 
Insert a disc or card.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. 
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
  
DRIVE
 SELECT
 to select the drive (DVD or 
SD).
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[RAM] 
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ 44).
  ,  select “Delete All 
Recordings” then 
ENTER
   to select “Yes” then ENTER
   to select “Start” then ENTER
– A message appears when deleting is  nished.[RAM[ [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ 44).
   to select “Yes” then ENTER 
  ,  to select “Format Disc 
(DVD)” or “Format memory card” 
then 
ENTER
 Notes
 
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This 
can render the disc or the card unusable.
 
When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
 
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed.
 
[-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format only as DVD-Video format on this 
unit.
 
[RAM[ Pressing [RETURN] during format will cancel the process. 
The disc must be reformatted if you do this.
 
[RAM[ [SD[ The disc or card cannot be formatted if the write-
protect tab or switch (¼ 44) is switched to “PROTECT” or “LOCK”. 
Release the protection to continue.
 
The message “Unable to format” appears when trying to format 
discs the unit cannot use.
  ENTER to complete.
 Notes
Deleting does not work if one or more recordings are protected.
Formatting Discs or CardsDeleting All Recordings
  ENTER to complete.
   to select “Start” then ENTER
– Formatting starts ([RAM] may take up to a 
maximum of 70 minutes).
–
 A message appears when formatting is 
 nished. Important:  Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Important:  Once formatted, contents cannot be 
recovered.
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DVD and Card Management
  ENTER to complete.
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 
You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by 
 nalizing it on the unit.
The menu you create with the unit can also be used on 
most DVD players.
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ 44).
   to select “Yes”, then ENTER
  ,  to select “Finalize”, then 
ENTER
 Notes
 
Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while  nalizing. This 
can render the disc unusable.
 
When  nalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, it 
may take longer than displayed on the con rmation screen 
(approximately 4 times longer).
 
After  nalizing
–  [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can 
no longer record or edit it.
–  [-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
although it becomes play-only after  nalizing.
–  The disc  nalized on the unit may not be playable on other 
players depending on the condition of the recording.
–  There is a pause of several seconds between recordings and 
chapters during playback.
–  Recordings are divided into about 5-minute chapters
 ([+R] 
[+R]DL] 8 minutes)
  This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode of 
recording.
 Tips
After you have  nished recording and try to eject the disc, a screen 
asking if you want to  nalize the disc appears (¼ 15).
Finalizing
  , to select desired item, then 
ENTER
 
DVD’s Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears  rst.
 
First Recording:
The disc content is played without displaying 
the Top Menu. 
Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu 
First
  ,  to select “Playback will 
start with:”, then 
ENTER
   to select “Start”, then ENTER
– Finalizing starts and cannot be canceled 
(may take up to 15 minutes). 
([-R]DL] [+R]DL] up to 60 minutes)
– A message appears when  nalizing is 
 nished. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Before  nalizing a disc, select whether the top menu 
shows after  nalizing.
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ 44).
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   to select “Start”, then ENTER
– “Create DVD Top Menu” cannot be canceled 
once started.
– “Create DVD Top Menu” takes a few minutes.
  ENTER to complete.
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a 
convenient function. We recommend you create the 
menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
Perform preparation steps 14 of “Accessing the 
Management Menus” (¼ 44).
  ,  to select “Create DVD Top 
Menu”, then 
ENTER
   to select “Start”, then ENTER
 Notes
 
Recording or editing on the disc may delete the Top menu. In that 
case, create the Top menu again.
 
You cannot use the Top menu for playing on this unit.
Create DVD Top Menu
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Changing the Unit’s Settings
  ,  to select “Other Functions” 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to select “Setup” then ENTER
Menus Items  Options
SetupCable
Audio Language Setting Channel Settings
Setup Channnel
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
VHS
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Settings
Closed Caption
  ,  to select a menu, then 
to go to the item list.
  ,  to select an item to change, 
then 
ENTER
  ,  to choose an option, then 
ENTER
– Some options require different operations; 
follow the on-screen prompts.
Accessing the Setup menuSummary of Settings
All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” 
text.
Channel
Setup
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
  Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change 
is not activated until you press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [RETURN] several times.
  With the unit stopped 
 Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to 
standby.
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.
[Antenna] [Cable]
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Settings (¼ 64)
Closed Caption (¼ 54)
[Set]:  Choose whether to show closed captions.
[Analog]:  Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts.
[Digital]:  Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts.
[Digital Setting]:   Detailed settings for closed captions.
[CC reset]:   Resets settings for closed captions.
 
For details (¼ 54, Setting the Closed Caption)
Audio Language SettingSelect the preferred digital broadcast language. 
[English] [French] [Spanish]
Off TimerSelect how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
[2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]
Remote Control Code (¼ 78)[Set Code 1] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]
Clock SettingsPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically (¼ 66)
Set Clock Manually (¼ 63)
Set the time change dates for DST (¼ 63)
Set the beginning and end dates for DST.
Adjust Time Zone (¼ 67)This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.
The status is not displayed on the Setup menu when the Auto 
Clock Setting is not set.
[1] [0] [1]
DivX RegistrationYou need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-
Demand (VOD) content (¼ 25).
Quick Start1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM.
From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 
1 second after  rst pressing the [ DVD/VHS POWER] and then 
sequentially pressing [REC] (Quick Start Mode).
Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off if this 
is set to “On”.
[On] [Off]
Restore Default SettingsThis returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, closed caption, and on-screen 
language.
[Yes] [No]
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Setting Menus
DiscVideo
Settings for Playback
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with 
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
Do not forget your password.
 
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit]:   All DVD-Video can be played.
[1] to [7]:   Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All]:   Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
 
Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] 
[Temporary Unlock]
Audio Language[English] [French] [Spanish] [Original] [Other ]
Subtitle Language[Automatic] [English] [French] [Spanish] [Other ]
Menu Language[English] [French] [Spanish] [Other ]
Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (¼ 94, “Frame 
and  eld”).
[Automatic]
[Field]  Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
[Frame]  Select if you cannot see small text or  ne patterns clearly 
when “Automatic” is selected.
Black Level ControlSelect “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level control 
to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Input LevelAdjusts the black level of the input signal. 
[Lighter] [Darker]
Output Level (Composite/S Video)Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT 
and S VIDEO OUT terminal. 
[Lighter] [Darker]
Output Level (Component)
Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals. 
[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]
Settings for RecordingPress [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording Time in EP ModeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode.
[EP-Extended Play (6H)]:
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)]:
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
 Notes
[DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus.
If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are 
already  xed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc 
will be played instead. 
[Original]  The original language of each disc will be 
selected. 
[Other ]  This is the language code setting. Input a code 
number with the numbered buttons (¼ 51, 
“Language code list”).
[Automatic]  If the language selected for “Audio Language” 
is not available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on the disc. 
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Changing the Unit’s Settings
AudioDisplay
TV Screen
Dynamic Range Compression
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (¼ 94) for easier listening in low volume.
[On] [Off]
Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio program 
(SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio 
type on the unit when recording audio from an external device. 
Select it on the external device.)
[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]
Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipment through 
the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 60).
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 
88.2 kHz.
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings if 
the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, 
or the disc has copy protection.
[On]  Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment cannot process signals 
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
[Off]  Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment can process signals with 
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, which processes Dolby 
Digital signals on other connected equipment, or to convert the 
signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before output. 
[Bitstream]  When you have connected the unit to equipment 
displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM]  When you have connected the unit to equipment that 
doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.
DTS
Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, 
which processes DTS signals on other 
connected equipment, or to convert the 
signals to “PCM” (2ch) on the unit before 
output. 
[Bitstream]  When you have connected the unit to equipment 
displaying the DTS logo. 
[PCM]  When you have connected the unit to equipment 
that doesn’t have DTS logo.
Select Audio Channel For DV Input
You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV 
in terminal (¼ 31).
[Stereo 1]   Records audio (L1, R1)
[Stereo 2]   Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) 
subsequent to original recording.
[Mix]  Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
  Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be harmful 
to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded properly on 
media such as mini discs.
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
[Automatic] [Off]
On-screen LanguageChoose the language for these menus and the on-screen 
messages.
[English] [Español] [Français]
Black Background (Analog)Select whether to show the black (gray) background, normally 
shown when TV reception is poor.
[On] [Off]
Front DisplayChanges the brightness of the unit’s display.
[Bright]
[Dim]
[Automatic]  The display turns dark during playback. When the 
unit is turned off, the unit’s display disappears. 
While using this mode the standby power 
consumption can be reduced.
Parental Rating (¼ 52)
Enables you to limit viewing and recording of particular television 
programs.
[U.S. TV Rating]:  U.S. TV program ratings
[MPAA Rating]:   U.S. movie ratings
[CELR Rating]:   Canadian English ratings
[CFLR Rating]:   Canadian French ratings
[Change Password]
 
For details
 (¼ 53, Parental Rating List)
TV Type  (¼ 65)Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. 
[Aspect 4:3 & 480i (interlace)]   [Aspect 4:3 & 480p (progressive)]
[Aspect 16:9 & 480i (interlace)]   [Aspect 16:9 & 480p (progressive)]
4:3 TV settings for DVD-Video
You can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 
16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV (¼ 65).
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to  t)]:
  Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off if 
Pan & Scan was speci ed. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan, 
the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands 
above and below the picture) despite the setting here.
[Letterbox (Shrink to  t)]:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style. 
4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAMYou can select how to display the image on the TV when you watch 
16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV (¼ 65).
[4:3]  Recordings are played as recorded. 
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to  t)]   Video recorded for a widescreen is 
played with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to  t)]   Video recorded for a widescreen is 
played in the letterbox style.
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