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Command:  AOIWN 

 
Description:  

Allows sizing adjustments of the input source with respect to the output raster. 

Parameters: 

n – Right Edge 
n – Horizontal Width (Pixels) 
n – Bottom Edge 
n – Vertical Height (Lines) 
sclr – Scaler [A|B|M|P]; Scaler A | Scaler B | Main | Preview 

Example: 
AOIWN A? : Returns for Scaler A: =n n n n n, (=Right Edge, Horizontal Width, Bottom Edge, Vertical Height, Clock 
Samples per Line). 
 
 
 

 Command:  AVS

  t  m 

 
Description: Sets integration or presentation mode 
 
 

 

Set audio video mode   t[0,1] 0:integration  1:presentation     

 

 

m[1…3]    1: Video  2: Audio   3: Both 

 

 
Command:  

CHKSUM

 

 

Description:  

Returns the list of flash-stored file checksums

 

Parameters: 

None 

Example: 

CHKSUM: Returns the following. 
 

Flash-stored file checksums. 

 

 ab25 - spinc.rbf 
 4a6f - spoc.rbf 
 d4ec - spmx.rbf 
 2b69 - terminal.bin 
 57c6 - pm_menu.cs 
 d3ff - Compass S2.dwn 

 
 

Command:  CMDST? 

 

Description:  

Returns status of the last command that executed 

Parameters: 

None 

Example: 

CMDST? : 0 = Completed; 1 = Format Error; 2 = Range Error;  
3 = Execution Error; 4 = Command Not Available Error. 

 
 

Command:  COMCK op 
 

Description:  

Allows a remote control system to verify communications between itself and the Compass S2. 

Parameters: 

op – [D]ownload or [U]pload data 
n – Amount of data to upload or download. This is an optional parameter that defaults to 128 bytes. 

Example: 

COMCK U : After the terminating <CR>, the systems waits for 128 bytes to be sent. 

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Summary of Contents for CN-2002

Page 1: ...LLATION AND OPERATOR S MANUAL Model CN 2002 COMPASS S2 TM Audio and Video Seamless Switcher 244 Bergen Boulevard West Paterson NJ 07424 Tel 9737854347 FAX 9737853318 Web wwww fsrinc com 4 04 43854 LIT1009 A ...

Page 2: ...SC PAL S video component and computer video sources Connect each type of video input source to Compass S2 as indicated in the following table Input Connections Format RGB Typical Devices Computers Format YUV or Y Pr Pb Betacam Typical Devices DVD Player or Betacam Deck Source to Compass S2 Source to Compass S2 R R CR Y G Y G G Y Pr R CR B B CB Pb B CB H H C or V V Y G Y U R CR Format S Video Y C T...

Page 3: ... scaling engine in the projector should be disabled The methods used to disable the internal scaler within the projector vary from manufacturer to manufacturer Compass S2 s Output Setup menu allows the user to select test patterns that are used during projector adjustment Please consult the operator s manual for your equipment Step 8 Configure Video and Audio Input Sources Compass S2 will automati...

Page 4: ...y to and the property of FSR inc This publication is protected by the Federal Copyright Law with all rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced transcribed or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior explicit written permission from FSR inc ...

Page 5: ...ions d operation et d entretien es importantes dans la litérature qui accompagne l appareil tr VORSICHT ein Ausrufungszeichen innerhalb eines gleichwinkeligen Dreiecks dient dazu den Benutzer auf wichtige Bedienungs und Wartungsanweisungen in der Dem Great beiliegenden Literatur aufmerksam zu machen WARNING The rear panel ON OFF switch does not disconnect the unit from input AC power To facilitate...

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Page 7: ...15 VIDEO SOURCE SELECT and AUDIO SOURCE SELECT Keys 15 A V SEL Key 15 A V Follow Mode 16 A V Breakaway Mode 16 EFFECTS Keys 16 MIXER Keys 16 Menu Operation 16 Input Setup Menu Standard 17 Active Input 17 Menu Mode 17 Image Size and Position Adjustments 17 Contrast Brightness 17 Input Type 17 Color Balance 18 Color Balance Submenus 18 Processing 19 Processing Submenus 19 Undo Changes 21 Reset Confi...

Page 8: ...cription 36 Terminal Remote Control 52 CHAPTER FIVE 53 PM 2002 Software Upgrade Instructions 53 Overview 54 Hardware Requirements 54 Software Requirements 54 Downloading Necessary Files 54 Installing the Flash File Loader and Compass S2 Files 54 Starting the Flash File Loader Utility 55 Preparing to Upgrade the Compass S2 Unit 55 Verifying Communications between the Computer and Compass S2 Unit 55...

Page 9: ...1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction What you will find in this chapter About the Compass S2 Features Technical Description Compass S2 1 ...

Page 10: ...s provided to support remote control operation Features The Compass S2 provides the following features Eight universal A V inputs accept composite NTSC PAL s video component RGB Betacam Y Pb Pr and computer video sources with resolutions up to 1600x1200 HDTV 480p 720p and 1080i formats are supported in RGB color space FSR s Auto Signal Lock ASL technology automatically locks to the selected source...

Page 11: ...input video is converted directly to the native resolution or sweet spot of the projection device to optimize image quality Compass S2 supports seamless transitions including cut and dissolve effects when sources are switched The Compass S2 provides two independently buffered Main video outputs and one Preview video output The presentation viewed by the audience is provided via the Main outputs Th...

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Page 13: ...on What you will find in this chapter Rear Panel Connectors Rack Mount Installation Power Cord Line Voltage Selection Video Input Output Connections Audio Input Output Connections RS 232 Remote Control Connections Compass S2 5 ...

Page 14: ...onnections for each input channel are made via five BNC connectors Connection points for each type of video signal are specified below Format RGB Typical Devices Computers Format YUV or Y Pr Pb Betacam Typical Devices DVD Player or Betacam Deck Source to Compass S2 Source to Compass S2 R R CR Y G Y G G Y Pr R CR B B CB Pb B CB H H C or V V Y G Y U R CR Format S Video Y C Typical Devices S Video VC...

Page 15: ...eliable grounding earthing of rack mounted equipment should be maintained Power Cord Line Voltage Selection Compass S2 is rated to operate with the following supplies Input Power 85 264 VAC 47 63 Hz Power Consumption 175 watts maximum The Compass S2 performs line voltage selection automatically No user controls are required for line voltage selection When the Compass S2 is used with 230 volt suppl...

Page 16: ...ts see Output Setup Menu page 25 Separate C Composite or separate H V Horizontal Vertical sync modes are supported Connect the outputs labeled R G and B on the rear panel of the Compass S2 unit to the correspondingly labeled connectors on the output device Connect the C or H V sync signals from Compass S2 to the correspondingly labeled connectors on the output device If separate H V sync mode is b...

Page 17: ...Input Mating connectors are provided with the unit to facilitate connection of the MIC Input Connector wiring is shown below MIC Input Connector Wiring SH Audio Output Connections Main and Preview stereo audio outputs are provided Mating connectors are provided with the unit to facilitate connection of output devices Wiring of the connectors is illustrated below L R SH Strereo Output Connector Wir...

Page 18: ...ith either RS232 or RS485 hardware protocols Connection points on the remote port connector are specified below REMOTE DB25 RS232 RS485 1 Shield Shield 2 TxD T 3 RxD R 4 RTS N A 5 CTS N A 6 DSR N A 7 Sig Gnd Sig Gnd 8 DCD N A 10 N A N A 12 N A N A 14 N A T 15 N A N A 16 N A R 19 N A N A 20 DTR N A 21 25 N A N A 10 Compass S2 ...

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Page 21: ...3 CHAPTER THREE Operation What you will find in this chapter Description of Front Panel Controls Power Up Initialization Menu Operation Compass S2 13 ...

Page 22: ...Operation Front Panel Controls NOTE Rear Panel features are shown in Chapter 2 Figure 3 1 Compass S2 Front Panel 14 Compass S2 ...

Page 23: ... when the microphone is active on the main audio output an M is displayed to the left of the L The power up state of the keys corresponds to the main menu display The preview audio and video source selection 1 keys will light green while the main source selection keys BLK and MUTE light red The A V SEL key lights green to indicate Follow mode and the LINE key lights green to indicate that the audi...

Page 24: ...ECT menu between 0 0 and 5 0 seconds MIXER Keys Two non switched audio inputs MIC and LINE can be mixed with audio from the selected input channel When a MIXER indicator is green the mixer source is active on both Main and Preview A mixer source is disabled when it s indicator is yellow Menu Operation The Menu Select keys are used to activate menus used to configure the unit for operation Pressing...

Page 25: ...ding on which direction the Adjust control is being turned Press Select again to enter the new settings or ESC to exit without accepting the changes that have been input Contrast Brightness The Contrast and Brightness controls allow the operator to adjust the overall contrast and brightness of the image To perform adjustments scroll to the appropriate menu item with the Adjust control select the m...

Page 26: ...croll to the desired menu line select the menu item with the Select key and then turn the Adjust control to select the desired contrast or brightness level while viewing the active screen Press Select to accept the newly entered settings or ESC key to exit without accepting the changes that have been entered The adjustment for Brightness and Contrast is 25 0 to 25 0 The Reset All menu item is used...

Page 27: ...S 0 0 RESET ALL To perform adjustments scroll to the Saturation menu line select the menu item with the Select key and then turn the Adjust control to select the desired saturation level while viewing the Preview screen Press Select to accept the newly entered settings or ESC key to exit without accepting the changes that have been entered The adjustment range for saturation is 75 0 to 125 0 Red G...

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Page 29: ...puts The default mode is normal Increased Video Peaking can be obtained by selecting the Increased or Maximum settings Reduced peaking is obtained by selecting the Minimum setting Undo Changes The Undo Changes menu item allows the user to undo all changes made since entering the Input Setup Menu Scroll to the Undo Changes menu line and press the Select key to undo all changes and return to the Mai...

Page 30: ... 1 1 Pixel Sampling provides optimal image quality when properly adjusted however improper adjustment may produce an inferior image to what is obtained with the Standard Input Setup Menu INPUT SETUP 1 ACTIVE PREVIEW MENU MODE ADVANCED AUTO CONFIG H TOTAL 1750 PHASE MAIN 0 PHASE PREVIEW 0 POSITION R 40 WIDTH L 1327 TOP EDGE BOTTOM EDGE CONTRAST 100 0 BRIGHTNESS 100 0 INPUT TYPE S VIDEO COLOR BAL PR...

Page 31: ...w This menu field displays a number between 16 and 16 which represents phase adjustment for the sample clock on the Preview output Phase is adjustable to the nearest 1 32 of a clock period This parameter is automatically loaded when the Auto Config process is complete Manual adjustments can be made by scrolling to the Phase Preview menu item pressing Select and making adjustments with the Adjust C...

Page 32: ... LINE Setup Menu The MIC and LINE Setup Menu allows the user to define the MIC Gain 43 50 or 57dB microphone Phantom Power mode Off or On and the LINE input levels Pro or Consumer The default settings are illustrated MIC AND LINE SETUP MIC GAIN 43dB PHANTOM POWER OFF LINE LEVEL CONSUMER Audio Effects Menu Audio breakaway transition time breakaway crossfade delay and global audio signal delay are s...

Page 33: ...80x1024 as well as the following plasma display formats 1280 x 720 1280x726 1365x768 and 1365x1024 Press Select to accept the newly entered settings or ESC to exit without accepting the changes that have been input Please note that selections for this menu item do not become active until the Select key is depressed This differs from the operation of some other menus where changes occur as soon as ...

Page 34: ...e menu item with the Select key and then turn the Adjust control to select the desired output Preview Main Both or Off The Off selection is used to disable the display of the Raster Box The raster box can be displayed on the test patterns or over live data File Menu The File Menu allows the user to assign one of 64 input configuration files to each of the eight input sources The input configuratio...

Page 35: ...ngs are used for both RS232 and RS485 communications CONFIG SERIAL ECHO ON BAUD RATE 38 4K DATA BIT 8 STOP BIT 1 PARITY NONE RESET RS 232 Tech Support Menu Displays the latest version of software and customer service numbers to contact if a problem is encountered TECH SUPPORT MENU SOFT VER 1 06 0 A PHONE 800 332 FSR1 Remote Protocol Menu Provides the user with a means to set the serial communicati...

Page 36: ... is available only when the S2 is in the presentation mode and and video breakaway is set To enter presentation mode press the MISC button scroll down to A V MODE press select to select the A V MODE then use the knob to display PRESEN then press the SELECT button to set A V MODE to presentation To set the unit in video breakaway mode push the AV MODE pushbutton on the front panel until it turns gr...

Page 37: ...on then press the red input source button to freeze the main or the green input source button to freeze the preview The frozen input source button will flash and the text FRZ will be displayed in place of the file name on the display If main is frozen and the user presses the cut or dissolve button the frozen image will be transitioned to the preview and visa versa To Unfreeze an Image Press and h...

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Page 39: ...R FOUR Serial Remote Command Syntax What you will find in this chapter Serial Port Default Configuration Serial Commands Remote Commands Compass S2 Command List Description Terminal Remote Control Compass S2 31 ...

Page 40: ...mands in RS232 mode must be terminated with a carriage return ASCII 13 The carriage return will tell the command processor to begin execution of the command If the command is not recognized as a valid command a 4 is returned for unknown command where 4 is a numeric error code for Command Not Available If the command is recognized but the syntax is incomplete or required parameters are missing then...

Page 41: ... received in the command string will not be processed until the suffix character is received This format allows commands to be stack to the same or multiple devices and executed when the suffix character is received by all units Any incomplete or unknown commands will be ignored The maximum number of commands that can be stacked per unit is 16 Each unit will only stack those commands assigned to i...

Page 42: ...d as a byte value BINARY DATA is the data library structure in binary format Sx is a 8 bit checksum in as a byte field applied to binary data only Current file sizes are Input Library 211 bytes 1688 bits All files will have additional 4 bytes 32 bits of header information added to them and 1 byte 8 bits of checksum information at the end of the file Upload CFG UL op nn s 8 CR Parameters Op I P Upl...

Page 43: ...us Inquiry COMCK op Communication Check op D U DOWNLOAD UPLOAD 128 bytes DEBUG Debug Inquiry DL op nn sclr Download CFG op I P nn 0 64 sclr A B P M ECHO port n Echo Enable Disable port A B COM_A COM_B n 0 1 DIS ENA FREEZ n sclr Freeze n 0 1 OFF ON sclr A B P M FSB n sclr Force Scaler Black n 0 1 OFF ON sclr A B P M HELP I Help Command i A Z Help Index IBRT op nnn sclr Input Brightness op C R G B C...

Page 44: ... Log File T nnn T BAR Transition nnn 0 255 where 0 Scaler B 255 Scaler A TBLS n Terminal Backlight Status n 0 1 OFF ON TCM n Terminal Remote Control Mode n 0 1 FOLSOM VISTA FSR TDI n Front Panel Display Intensity n 25 50 75 100 TDL FACTORY USE ONLY TER nnn Terminal Encoder Rate n 100 100 TKC nn Terminal Key Code n 06 7F TLSR Terminal LED Status TRCF n nn Terminal Recall Configuration File Input So...

Page 45: ...active L Main line mute state P Main source state m preview microphone mute state l preview line mute state p preview source state Example amte 0 0 0 1 1 1 mute all main audio outputs Command AOUT Description Audio output relay control to enable or disable main preview and headphone relays Parameters P main relay control 0 off 1 on p preview relay control h headphone relay control Example aout 1 1...

Page 46: ... silent channel Example artep 8 route silent channel to preview Command ASEN Description Audio sensitivity settings for audio source inputs line input microphone gain and microphone phantom power Parameters p phantom power setting 0 off 1 on m microphone gain settings 1 43dB 2 50dB 3 53dB l line level setting 0 consumer 1 professional s source level setting bits 0 consumer 1 professional Example a...

Page 47: ...5000 c crossfade delay time in milliseconds 0 5000 It is always less than t Example atrn 3000 1000 perform an audio transition of 3 seconds with a crossfade delay of one second Command AVOL Description Audio volume adjustment Parameters t volume type 1 main master volume 2 main source volume 3 main microphone volume 4 main line volume 5 preview master volume 6 preview source volume 7 preview micro...

Page 48: ... list of flash stored file checksums Parameters None Example CHKSUM Returns the following Flash stored file checksums ab25 spinc rbf 4a6f spoc rbf d4ec spmx rbf 2b69 terminal bin 57c6 pm_menu cs d3ff Compass S2 dwn Command CMDST Description Returns status of the last command that executed Parameters None Example CMDST 0 Completed 1 Format Error 2 Range Error 3 Execution Error 4 Command Not Availab...

Page 49: ...Download the stored program sequence steps Command ECHO prt n Description Enable or Disable ECHO Parameters port Com Port A B Note Com A 25 pin Remote Port n Disable or Enable 0 1 Example ECHO A 0 Disable ECHO on Com A Command FREEZ n sclr Description Enable Disable Freeze Parameters n Freeze Enable Disable n 0 1 OFF ON sclr Scaler A B M P Scaler A Scaler B Main Preview Example FREEZ 1 A Enables f...

Page 50: ...be 110 5 IBRT R 10 M Adjusts the Red Offset to 10 for the Input on Main Command ICDEL nn Description Deletes a specified Input Configuration Parameters nn Input Configuration Index n 1 64 Example ICDEL 2 Deletes input configuration two Command ICFGN n Description Fetch input configuration file name Parameters n File number 1 64 Example ICFGN 1 Returns the name associated with file number 1 Command...

Page 51: ... to 12 ICPH I A 3 Increment the Input Clock Phase on Scaler A by 3 Command ICPHO op sclr nn Description Adjust the Input Clock Phase Offset Parameters op A D M I Automatic Debug Manual Increment Note Debug Mode is for Factory Use Only sclr Scaler A B M P Scaler A Scaler B Main Preview nn Phase Offset Number 16 16 when op M Number to Increment by when op I nn File Number 0 64 Example ICPHO A P Auto...

Page 52: ... input signal is sourced on router input 2 Command ICRST sclr Description Resets the current input configuration of the scaler specified Parameters sclr Scaler A B M P Scaler A Scaler B Main Preview Example ICRST A Reset the input configuration for Scaler A Command ICSAV nn s 8 sclr Description Saves an Input Configuration to a specified index Parameters nn Input Configuration Index n 1 64 s 8 Inp...

Page 53: ...ler B Main Preview Example IHW A Returns the total pixel width of the input on Scaler A Command IRSP op nnn sclr Description Adjusts the Input Raster Size Position Parameters op Select Raster Control L R T B Left Right Top Bottom nnn Increment Decrement value 999 999 sclr Scaler A B M P Scaler A Scaler B Main Preview Example IRSP R 10 A Increments the Right Input Raster Size Position by 10 on Scal...

Page 54: ...sclr Scaler A B M P Scaler A Scaler B Main Preview Returns 0 for NOT LOCKED 1 for LOCKED MATCHED 2 for LOCKED MISMATCHED Command LOADR Description Places unit into loader mode This mode is used to perform field upgrades Parameters None Command MADB n sclr Description Bypass the Motion Adaptive De Interlacing feature This will reduce delay thru the system This feature is particularly effective when...

Page 55: ...onnector Example OSYNC 3 H Adjusts the Output Sync value to be H V on the Main HD15 connector Command OTPM m typ inv bx gr Description Enables Disables the Output Test Pattern and selects Test Pattern options Parameters m Output TP Enable m 0 3 OFF ON Main Only ON Preview Only ON Both Scalers typ Test Pattern Type typ 0 5 H Gray Ramp H Gray Scale Burst Color Bars Black Live Mode inv Test Pattern I...

Page 56: ...m to factory defaults and deletes all user input configuration files RESET F Resets system to factory defaults but leaves any user input configuration files intact Command RTE n op Description Switches the router preview input Parameters n Select source to route n 1 9 where 9 BLK op Output to which the source is routed op M P Main Preview Example RTE 4 P Switches the Preview to router input 4 Comm...

Page 57: ...S 0 This will turn off the backlights on the front panel switches Command TCM n Description This command sets the Remote Control mode for the Compass S2 Refer to the Terminal Remote Control section of this document for further information Parameters n 0 1 Folsom Vista FSR Example TCM 0 This will place the system into the Folsom Vista remote control mode Command TDI n Description Sets the display t...

Page 58: ...See the table below SWITCH NAME CODE TKC hex value in ascii e g TKC 2e CUT B DISSOLVE D AUDIO1 MUTE 19 1a 21 VIDEO1 BLK 24 25 2C A V MODE 2E OUTPUT SETUP 11 INPUT SETUP 12 EFFECT 13 MISC 1 FILE 2 AUDIO 3 SEL 18 ESC 15 Virtual Main Switching Keys Main AUDIO1 MUTE 39 3a 41 Main VIDEO1 BLK 44 45 4C Example TKC 12 Makes the system respond as if the WIPE key had been pressed Command TLSR Description Re...

Page 59: ...ansition mode Command UL Description Upload Input File configurations or a Program Sequence to the Compass S2 Parameters op Input configuration I P nn Index Number 0 64 s 8 Used to override description of file uploaded Example UL I 2 Upload input configuration to index 2 UL I 0 Upload input configuration to the index it originated from UL P 1 Upload a Program Sequence configuration Command VBW Des...

Page 60: ...al key code expressed in ASCII format Example TKC 13 sends DSLV key depression Terminal Encoder Rate TER n 100 to 100 Description Allows a remote control unit to emulate the function of the encoder knob on the front panel Absolute value determines the speed at which the knob is rotating and must be greater than 3 Positive values indicate Counter Clockwise motion Negative values indicate Clockwise ...

Page 61: ...5 CHAPTER FIVE PM 2002 Software Upgrade Instructions What you will find in this chapter Overview Preparing to Upgrade Compass S2 Unit Compass S2 53 ...

Page 62: ...mpatible computer with an available COM port Serial cable conforming to EIA RS 232 specifications i e Standard Modem cable The cable should have a DB 25 male connector on one end PM 2002 unit Software Requirements Windows 95 98 NT 2000 Flash File Loader PM 2002 Software files Downloading Necessary Files Contact the FSR factory at 973 785 4347 Installing the Flash File Loader and Compass S2 Files B...

Page 63: ...ommunication settings in the lower left corner of the window 3 Turn the Compass S2 unit ON and wait for it to boot 4 Back at the Terminal window the CTS and DSR status lights should be RED Pressing the Enter key a couple of times will allow the system prompt to be displayed on the screen 5 If the CTS and DSR status lights are GREEN then check the communication settings in the loader and verify the...

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Page 65: ...6 CHAPTER SIX FSR Information What you will find in this chapter Warranty RMA Information Technical Support General Contact Information Compass S2 57 ...

Page 66: ...tain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number b Please mark the RMA number on the return shipping label c RMA numbers are valid for 30 days from issue date d Shipping and insurance charges on units shipped to the factory must be prepaid by the customer SERVICE Before returning any equipment for repair please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment and tha...

Page 67: ...7 APPENDIX Technical Specifications Compass S2 59 ...

Page 68: ...68 SXGA 1280x1024 For plasma displays 832x624 848x480 852x480 1280x768 1365x768 1365x1024 Also provides HDTV 480p and 720p output rates Connectors Main Outputs Two independently buffered outputs 1 RGBHV with an HD 15 connectors 1 RGBHV with five BNC connectors Preview Output 1 RGBHV with an HD 15 connector Output Sync Type C composite sync or separate H V sync Audio Inputs Inputs 8 stereo audio ch...

Page 69: ...s Electro luminescent display control knob and 8 keys provide a menu based front panel interface to simplify set up Remote Control RS 232 port for real time control Physical Height 5 25 13 3 cm Width 17 43 2 cm or 19 48 3 cm with rack mount option Depth 13 33 cm Weight 22 lbs 10 kg Shipping Weight 30 lbs 13 6 kg Input Power 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz 1 75 A max Environmental Temperature 0 40 degrees C H...

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