Panasonic High Definition Hospitality Plasma Display Th 37pr11 Operating Instructions

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NORMAL NORMALIZE 
AUTO SETUP
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS 
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H-POS 
V-SIZE DOT CLOCK  H-SIZE 
CLOCK PHASE 
0 0 0 
0 
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NORMAL NORMALIZE 
POS. /SIZE 
V-POS  H-POS 0 
V-SIZE  H-SIZE 
AUTO SETUP
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Adjusting POS. /SIZE
1Press to display the POS. /SIZE menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Press to adjust the menu.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
During “VIDEO (S VIDEO)”, “Digital”, 
“SDI” and “HDMI” input signal.
During “COMPONENT”, “RGB” 
and “PC” input signal.
Notes:
•  Unadjustable items are grayed out.
  Adjustable items differ depending on the input signal and the display mode.
•  Adjustment details are memorized separately for different input signal formats. (Adjustments for component signals are  memorized for 525 (480) / 60i · 60p, 625 (575) / 50i · 50p, 1125 (1080) / 60i · 50i · 60p · 50p · 24p · 25p · 30p\
 · 24sF, 
1250 (1080) / 50i, 750 (720) / 60p · 50p each, and RGB/PC/Digital\
 signals are memorized for each frequency.) 
•  If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or DVD player is recei\
ved, the picture position will shift up or down. This picture  position movement cannot be controlled by the POS. /SIZE function.
•  If adjusting the PICTURE V-POS / V-SIZE in Panasonic AUTO with FULL mode, the adjustment is not memorized. When  exiting the mode, the screen will return to a former adjustment.
While the POS. /SIZE display is active, if either the N button on the re\
mote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION 
(  ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / NORMALIZE  Normalization)
AUTO 
SETUP Automatically adjust H-POS / V-POS / CLOCK PHASE / DOT CLOCK and set H-SIZE / V-SIZE the standard 
value when RGB signal is input.
Notes:
•  If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, DOT CLOCK cannot be made.
•  If the image is that the edge is hardly fi
 gured out or shadowy, that cannot be adjusted automatically.
  In such case, press AUTO SETUP again after changing the image to the clearer one.
•  When DVI-D is input, CLOCK PHASE cannot be adjusted automatically.
•  Select NORMALIZE in POS. /SIZE and press the ACTION ( ) button when appropriate adjustment cannot  be made.
H-POS Adjust the horizontal position. V-POSAdjust the vertical position.
H-SIZEAdjust the horizontal size. V-SIZEAdjust the vertical size.
DOT 
CLOCK(During “COMPONENT”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal)
Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped\
 pattern is displayed. If this happens, 
adjust so that any such noise is minimized.
CLOCK 
PHASE (During “COMPONENT”, “RGB” and “PC” input signal)
Eliminate the 
fl ickering and distortion.
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ADVANCED SETTINGS COLOR TEMP
COLOR MANAGEMENTNORMAL
OFFON
PICTURE
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PICTURE 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD 
BRIGHTNESS 
SHARPNESS  PICTURE MENU 
COLOR  PICTURE 
TINT 
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BLACK EXTENSION 
AGC  GAMMA  INPUT LEVEL 
ADVANCED SETTINGS 
NORMAL NORMALIZE 
OFF 
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Press to select “ON”.
Press the left    or right     button to switch between modes.
STANDARD
For viewing in standard (evening lighting) environments.
This menu selects the normal levels of BRIGHTNESS 
and PICTURE.
DYNAMIC
For viewing in brighter environments.
This menu selects higher than normal levels of 
BRIGHTNESS and PICTURE.
CINEMA
Ideal for movies.
Note:
  If you would like to change the picture and color of the  selected PICTURE menu to something else, adjust using 
the items in the PICTURE menu. (see next page)
PICTURE Adjustments
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ADVANCED SETTINGS ON
Enables  fi  ne picture adjustment at a professional level 
(see next page).
ADVANCED SETTINGS OFF
Displays images with settings of the PICTURE menu.
Press to enter Advanced 
Settings.
COLOR MANAGEMENT ON
Enables vivid color adjustment automatically.
While the “PICTURE” menu is displayed, if either the N button on t\
he remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION 
(  ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / NORMALIZE  Normalization)
Press the left   or right      button to switch between modes.
NORMAL COOL WARM
Press to display the PICTURE menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
Select to adjust each item.
STANDARD
CINEMADYNAMIC
Note: 
Menu that cannot be adjusted is grayout. Adjustable menu 
changes depending on signal, input and menu setting.
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PICTURE Adjustments
ADVANCED SETTINGS
Notes:
•  “COLOR” and “TINT” settings cannot be adjusted for “RGB/PC” and “Digital” input 
signal.
•
  You can change the level of each function  (PICTURE, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, 
SHARPNESS) for each PICTURE MENU.
• The setting details for STANDARD,  DYNAMIC and CINEMA respectively 
are memorized separately for each input 
terminal.
• The “TINT” setting can be adjusted  for NTSC signal only during “VIDEO 
(S VIDEO)” input signal.
• In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable  change even when contrast is increased 
with a bright picture or reduced with a dark 
picture.
On the remote control unit, while the “ADVANCED SETTINGS” menu is displayed, if either the N button is pressed \
at 
any time or the ACTION (   ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the 
factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / NORMALIZE  Normalization)
Item Effect Adjustments
PICTURE
Less MoreAdjusts the proper picture contrast.
BRIGHTNESSDarker Brighter
Adjusts for easier viewing of dark 
pictures such as night scenes and 
black hair.
COLOR
Less MoreAdjusts color saturation.
TINT
Reddish GreenishAdjusts for natural fl  esh tones.
SHARPNESSLess MoreAdjusts picture sharpness.
Item Effect Details
BLACK
EXTENSION
Less MoreAdjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
INPUT 
LEVEL
Less More
Adjustment of parts which are extremely bright and hard to see.
(This cannot be adjusted when the input signal is Digital.)
GAMMA
Down UpS CURVE    2.0    2.2      2.5
AGC
OFF ONIncreases the brightness of dark signal automatically.
Notes:
•  The adjustment values are memorized separately for each input terminal.
•  The adjustment range values should be used as an adjustment reference. 
						

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SOUND 
NORMAL NORMALIZE STANDARD OFF 
TREBLE  AUDIO MENU 
BALANCE  BASS 
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MID 
SURROUND 
MAIN 
AUDIO OUT (PIP) 
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SOUND Adjustment
Note: BASS, MID, TREBLE and SURROUND settings are memorized separately for each AUDIO MENU.
1Press to display the SOUND menu.
Press to select the menu to adjust.
Select the desired level by listening to the sound.
Press to exit from adjust mode.
2Select to adjust each item.
While the “SOUND” menu is displayed, if either the N button on the\
 remote control is pressed at any time or the ACTION 
(  ) button is pressed during “NORMALIZE”, then all adjustment value\
s are returned to the factory settings.
Helpful Hint (   / NORMALIZE  Normalization)
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Item Details
AUDIO MENUSTANDARD:
  Emits the original sound.
DYNAMIC:   Accentuates sharp sound.
CLEAR:   Attenuates human voice.
BASS Adjusts low pitch sounds.
MID Adjusts normal sounds.
TREBLE Adjusts pitch sound.
BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes.
SURROUND Select ON or OFF.
AUDIO OUT (PIP) MAIN: Selects main picture sound.
SUB:  Selects PIP frame sound.
AB
INPUT1PC
AB
INPUT1PC
Musical note 
♪ is displayed on right side of the audio output 
screen label. 
						

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SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
99:99MON
PRESENT  TIME SETUP
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    MON  99:99
SET
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY DAY
0:00
0:00
SET UP TIMER 
POWER OFF FUNCTION  POWER ON FUNCTION 
OFF 
OFF 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99 
POWER OFF TIME POWER ON TIME
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PRESENT TIME SETUP / SET UP TIMER
PRESENT TIME SETUP
The timer can switch the Plasma Display ON or OFF.
Before attempting Timer Set, confi
 rm the PRESENT TIME OF DAY and adjust if necessary. 
Then set POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select SET UP TIMER or 
PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Press to display the SET UP TIMER screen or PRESENT TIME SETUP screen.
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Press to select DAY or PRESENT TIME OF DAY.
Press to set up DAY or PRESENT TIME OF DAY.  button: Forward
  button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “   ” or “  ” button once changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY 1 minute.
• Pressing “   ” or “  ” button continuously changes PRESENT TIME OF DAY by 15 minutes.
Press to select SET.
Press to store PRESENT TIME SETUP.
Notes:
•  SET cannot be selected unless PRESENT TIME OF DAY is set.
•  Unless setting the present time other than “99:99”, DAY setting is invalid.
•  The settings of “DAY” and “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” are reset when leaving  the display turned  off for about 7 days for the following reasons:
  Pressing POWER switch of the unit to turn off the display.
  Disconnecting the AC cord.
  Interruption of power supply.1 1
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Press to select POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
Press to set up POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF TIME.
  button: Forward
  button: Back
Notes:
• Pressing “   ” or “  ” button once changes POWER ON TIME 
/ POWER OFF TIME 1 minute.
• Pressing “   ” or “  ” button continuously changes POWER ON TIME / POWER OFF 
TIME by 15 minutes.
Press to select POWER ON FUNCTION / POWER OFF FUNCTION. 
Press to select ON.
Note: 
Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set.
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SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (
US )
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABEL
POWER SAVE
SET UP
SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
WOBBLING 
PEAK LIMIT  FINISH TIME  START TIME SCROLLING BAR ONLY
6:15 
12:30 
OFF 
OFF 
SIDE BAR ADJUST 
BRIGHT 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99 
MODE OFF
SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
MODE 
FINISH TIME  START TIME  SCROLLING BAR ONLY
TIME OF DAY 
6:15 
12:30 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    15:00
SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
MODE 
SAVER DURATION  SHOW DURATION  SCROLLING BAR ONLY
INTERVAL 
12:00
3:00
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    15:00
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Do not display a still picture, especially in 4:3 mode, for any length o\
f time.
If the display must remain on, a SCREENSAVER should be used.
FUNCTION selection
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Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER.
Press to select the SCREENSAVER screen.
Press to select the FUNCTION.
Press to select the desired function.
SCROLLING BAR ONLY
OVERLAY SCROLLING BARNEGATIVE IMAGE
WHITE SCREEN
MODE selection
START setting
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When the MODE is set to ON, press to select START.
Press to start SCREENSAVER.
The menu screen will disappear and the SCREENSAVER will be activated.  To stop the 
SCREENSAVER under ON, press the R button or any buttons on the main unit. 
Note: When the display is turned off, the SCREENSAVER will be deactivated. Press to select the 
MODE.
Press to select each 
mode items.
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention)
Setup of SCREENSAVER Time
After selecting TIME OF DAY or INTERVAL, the relevant Time Setup will become available for selection and the Operating 
Time may be set. (Time cannot be set when “MODE” is “ON” or “OFF”.) Press to select START TIME / FINISH TIME (When TIME OF 
DAY is selected).
Press to select SHOW DURATION / SAVER DURATION (When 
INTERVAL is selected).
Press to setup.
   button: Forward  button: Back
Note: Timer function will not work unless “PRESENT TIME OF DAY” is set. Notes:
•  Pressing “ ” or “ ” button once changes the Time 1 minute.
 
[However, switching occurs every 15 minutes when Periodic Time is selected.]
•  Pressing “ ” or “ ” button continuously changes the Time by 15 minutes. Off
  
INTERVAL
  
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Operates when SHOW DURATION and SAVER 
DURATION are set up and those times arrive.
TIME OF DAY
   :  
Operates when START TIME and FINISH TIME are 
set up and those times arrive.
ON :  Operates when START is selected and the ACTION 
(  ) button is pressed.
NEGATIVE IMAGE :  A negative image will be displayed on the screen.
SCROLLING BAR ONLY :  
A white bar will scroll from left to right. The image wont be displayed.
OVERLAY SCROLLING BAR:  The brightness of the image will be decreased and a white bar will scrol\
l on it.
WHITE SCREEN :  The whole screen will be white.
Note: OVERLAY SCROLLING BAR is not effective during two screen display. 
						

							SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
MODE 
SIDE BAR ADJUST 
WOBBLING 
PEAK LIMIT  FINISH TIME  START TIME  SCROLLING BAR ONLY
OFF 
6:15 
12:30 
BRIGHT  OFF 
OFF 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99 
SCREENSAVER 
START 
FUNCTION 
MODE 
WOBBLING 
PEAK LIMIT  FINISH TIME  START TIME  SCROLLING BAR ONLY
OFF 
6:15 
12:30 
OFF 
OFF 
SIDE BAR ADJUST 
BRIGHT 
PRESENT  TIME OF DAY    99:99 
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These functions prevent the occurrence of an “image retention” on \
the display when turned ON.
WOBBLING: Automatically shifts the display image (therefore unnoticeable to the e\
ye) to prevent image retention of  sharper contour of image.
ON1:  Shifts the image every 30 seconds.
ON2:  Shifts the image at a dot level pitch depending on screen-detection.
PEAK LIMIT:  Suppresses image contrast (peak brightness).
  Note: 
When a still picture is viewed for an extended time, the screen may beco\
me slightly darker. (see page 40)
Press to select “WOBBLING” or “PEAK LIMIT”.
Press to select “ON1”, “ON2” or “OFF” (WOBBLING).
“ON” or “OFF” (PEAK LIMIT).
Reduces screen image retention
SIDE BAR ADJUST
1
Press to select the SIDE BAR ADJUST.
Press to select OFF, DARK, MID, BRIGHT.
Press to exit from SCREENSAVER.
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Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, 
as this can cause an image retention to remain on the side 
bars on either side of the display  fi eld.
To reduce the risk of such an image retention, illuminate the 
side bars.
Notes: 
•  To reduce the occurrence of image retention, set the SIDE BAR ADJUST to BRIGHT.
•  The side bar may fl  ash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture being shown on th\
e screen. Using Cinema mode 
will reduce such  fl ashing.side bars
4:3 mode
image 
retention
Picture out Picture Picture and Picture Non picture area
This function may be applicable to the non-picture area.
OFF MID BRIGHTDARK
SCREENSAVER (For preventing image retention) 
						

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PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE OFF
POWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (
US )
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABEL SIGNAL 
SCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
SET UP 
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Reduces power consumption
Press to select 
“POWER SAVE”
“STANDBY SAVE”
“POWER MANAGEMENT”
“AUTO POWER OFF”.
Press to select “ON” or “OFF”.
On  Off
Press to exit from SET UP.
• POWER SAVE: 
When this function is turned ON, luminous level of the Plasma Display is\
 suppressed, so 
power consumption is reduced.
• STANDBY SAVE:  When this function is turned ON, power consumption of the microcomputer \
is reduced during 
power supply standby (see page 12, 14, 15), so standby power of the se\
t is reduced.
• POWER MANAGEMENT:  When this function is set to ON, it operates under the following conditi\
ons to turn the power  on or off automatically.
  When no pictures (sync signals) are detected for 30 or so seconds duri\
ng PC IN signal 
input:
     → Power is turned off (standby); the power indicator lights up orange.
            The power is not turned off when the SYNC ON G sync signal has been detected.
  When pictures (sync signals) are subsequently detected:
     → Power is turned on; the power indicator lights up green.
        The power is not turned on when only the SYNC ON G sync signal has been 
detected.
 Notes:
  • This function operates only during PC IN signal input.
  • This function is invalid during input from PC Input Terminal Board (TY-42TM6P).
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This function is effective when “SYNC” is set to “AUTO”, “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT” 
is set to “RGB” and during normal viewing (one picture screen).
• AUTO POWER OFF:  Equipment power supply is turned OFF when there is no signal.
  When this is set to On, the power supply of the unit goes Off 10 minutes after the input 
signals stop. 
  Notes:
  • This function operates only during PC IN signal input.
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This function is effective when “SYNC” is set to “AUTO”, “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT” 
is set to “RGB” and during normal viewing (one picture screen).1
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PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFFPOWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (
US )
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABEL SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
SET UP
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Press to select INPUT LABEL.
Press to change the INPUT LABEL. 
This function can change the label of the Input signal to be displayed.
Select the input signal which you would like to change its label before \
customizing the 
Input labels. (see page 13, 15)
Note:
While selecting a Input signal through Optional Terminal Board connected to Slot 1, 
Slot 2 and Slot 3, the Input label will depend on each Optional Terminal Board.
INPUT LABELS for Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 and Mini D-sub:
[Slot1 Input]  INPUT1/VIDEO1/COMPONENT1/RGB1/DIGITAL1/PC1/DVD1/CATV1/VCR1/STB1
[Slot2 Input]  INPUT2/VIDEO2/COMPONENT2/RGB2/DIGITAL2/PC2/DVD2/CATV2/VCR2/STB2
[Slot3 Input]  INPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3
[PC (Mini D-sub) input]  PC/COMPONENT/RGB/DVD/STB
Addition sign “A”“B”
Selected Input CompositeS VIDEO
When BNC Dual Video Terminal Board (TY-FB9BD) is used, an “A” or “B” is added at the end of each \
input label, depending 
on the input selected (see below).
Customizing the Input labels 
						

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PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFFPOWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (
US )
COMPONENT/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABEL SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
SET UP
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PC
OFF
STANDBY SAVE
OFFPOWER MANAGEMENTOFF
AUTO POWER OFF OFF
OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH (
US )
YUV/RGB-IN SELECT
RGB
INPUT LABEL SIGNAL
SCREENSAVER
POWER SAVE
SET UP
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SET UP for Input Signals
COMPONENT / RGB IN SELECT
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the COMPONENT / RGB input terminals.
Y,  P
B, PR signals   “COMPONENT”
RGB signals   “RGB”
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the “COMPONENT / RGB-IN SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.
COMPONENT  RGB
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Notes:
•  Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is inst\
alled.
•  Make setting of the selected input terminal (SLOT1, SLOT2, SLOT3 or PC \
IN).
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YUV / RGB IN SELECT
Select to match the signals from the source connected to the DVI input t\
erminals.
YUV signals   
“YUV”
RGB signals   
“RGB”
Press to display the SET UP menu.
Press to select the “YUV / RGB-IN SELECT”.
Press to select the desired mode.
YUV  RGB
Press to exit from adjust mode.
Notes:
•  Selection may not be possible, depending on which optional board is inst\
alled.
•  Make setting of the selected input terminal (SLOT1 or SLOT2).
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