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dB. Be sure to set [Test Tone] to [On] for easy 
adjustment.

[Front Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the front speaker 
level.
[Center] 0.0 dB: Set the center speaker level.
[Surround Left/Right] 0.0 dB: Set the surround 
speaker level.
[Subwoofer] 0.0 dB: Set the subwoofer level.

x

[Relocation]

You can correct the speaker position virtually to 
improve the surround effect.

[On]: You can hear sound from a virtually 
relocated speaker position determined by [Auto 
Calibration].
[Off]: You can hear sound from the actual 
speaker position.

• This setting is reflected after performing [Auto 

Calibration].

x

[Test Tone]

The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[Level].

[Off]: The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[On]: The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When you 
select one of the [Speaker Settings] items, the 
test tone is emitted from each speaker in 
sequence.
Adjust the sound level as follows.

1

Set [Test Tone] to [On].

2

Press 

X

/

x

 to select [Level], then press 

.

3

Press 

X

/

x

 to select the desired speaker 

type, then press 

.

4

Press 

C

/

c

 to select the left or right 

speaker, then press 

X

/

x

 to adjust the 

level.

5

Press .

6

Repeat Steps 3 to 5.

7

Press RETURN.

The system returns to the previous display.

8

Press 

X

/

x

 to select [Test Tone], then 

press .

9

Press 

X

/

x

 to select [Off], then press 

.

• The test tone signals are not output from the HDMI 

(OUT) jack.

• To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one time, 

press VOL +/–.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the system to turn off at a preset 
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music. 
The time can be preset in intervals of 10 
minutes.

Press SLEEP.

Each time you press SLEEP, the minutes display 
(the remaining time) in the front panel display 
changes by 10 minutes.

When you set the sleep timer, the remaining 
time appears every 5 minutes.
When the remaining time is less than 2 minutes, 
“SLEEP” flashes in the front panel display.

To check the remaining time

Press SLEEP once.

To change the remaining time

Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired 
time.

Summary of Contents for BDV-N790W

Page 1: ...BDV N990W BDV N890W 4 418 125 12 2 Blu ray Disc DVD Home Theatre System Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom exterior of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No BDV N890W Serial No ______________ The following FCC statement applies only to t...

Page 3: ...ng or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals For the main unit The nameplate and the date of manufacture marking are located on the bottom exterior Precautions On power sources The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it ...

Page 4: ...eration of this device This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20cm or more away from person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles Copy Protection Please be advised of the advanced...

Page 5: ...marks of Sony Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson This product incorporates proprietary technology under license from Verance Corporation and is protected by U S Patent 7 369 677 and other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending as well as copyright and trade secret protection for certain aspects of such technology Cinavia is a...

Page 6: ... and Gracenote Servers Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data the Gracenote Software and the Gracenote Servers including all ownership rights Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide You agree that Gracenote Inc may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses ...

Page 7: ...Ds Super Audio CDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations The instructions in this manual are for BDV N990W and BDV N890W BDV N990W is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example BDV N990W only Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings and may be different from the actual products The items ...

Page 8: ... 36 Other Operations Using the Control for HDMI Function for BRAVIA Sync 37 Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically 37 Setting the Speakers 38 Using the Sleep Timer 39 Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit 40 Controlling Your TV or Other Components with the Supplied Remote 40 Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display and Power Indicator 41 Saving Power in Standby Mode 41...

Page 9: ...rround speakers 4 Screws silver for the speaker 4 Screws black for the speaker 12 Stand 1 Screws for the stand 3 Cord cover 1 FM wire antenna aerial 1 Remote commander remote 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Calibration mic 1 Dock for iPod iPhone TDM iP30 1 USB cable 1 Video cord 1 Surround amplifier 1 Wireless transceivers 2 Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Speaker Installation Guide or ...

Page 10: ...es 2 Lower parts of the front speakers 2 Screws silver 2 Screws black 6 FM wire antenna aerial 1 Remote commander remote 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Calibration mic 1 Dock for iPod iPhone TDM iP30 1 USB cable 1 Video cord 1 Surround amplifier 1 Wireless transceivers 2 Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Speaker Installation Guide or ...

Page 11: ...system is turned on G 1 on standby Turns on the unit or sets it to standby mode About soft touch buttons indicators These buttons function when the soft touch button indicators are lit You can turn on off the indicators by setting Illumination Display page 49 When you set Illumination Display to Auto the indicators turn off In this case touch any soft touch button When the indicators light up touc...

Page 12: ...Y the stream information decoding status is displayed when the function is set to TV The stream information decoding status may not appear depending on the stream or item being decoded A Wireless transceiver slot page 22 B USB 1 port page 28 C LAN 100 terminal page 21 D VIDEO OUT jack page 18 E HDMI IN 1 IN 2 jacks page 19 F HDMI OUT jack page 18 G TV DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack page 18 H AUDIO AUDIO ...

Page 13: ...ss transmission between the main unit and surround amplifier C Wireless transceiver EZW RT50 slot D SPEAKERS jacks E SECURE LINK button page 43 Starts the Secure Link function Surround amplifier LINK STANDBY L R 3 16 IMPEDANCE USE SPEAKERS SECURE LINK EZW RT50 Front panel Rear panel ...

Page 14: ...e title chapter numbers preset station number etc ENTER Enters the selected item C Color buttons yellow blue red green Short cut keys for selecting items on some BD menus can also be used for Java interactive operations on BDs D TOP MENU Opens or closes the BD s or DVD s Top Menu POP UP MENU Opens or closes the BD ROM s Pop up Menu or the DVD s menu OPTIONS pages 26 32 42 Displays the options menu...

Page 15: ...layback x stop Stops playback and remembers the stop point resume point The resume point for a title track is the last point you played or the last photo for a photo folder Radio operation buttons See Tuner page 36 PRESET TUNING G MUTING Turns off the sound temporarily AUDIO page 35 Selects the audio format track VOL page 36 Adjusts the volume DISPLAY pages 27 30 42 Displays playback and web brows...

Page 16: ...or discoloration may result Do not lean or hang on a speaker as it may fall down The speaker of this set is not anti magnetic This may result in color unevenness when it is placed near a CRT TV or projector You can install the speakers on a wall For details refer to the supplied Speaker Installation Guide BDV N990W only You can install the unit in a raised position by attaching the stand 1 Insert ...

Page 17: ...ontrol turn down the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted Connect the speaker cords to match the color of the SPEAKERS jacks of the unit When connecting to the unit insert the connector until it clicks Connecting the speakers FRONT R FRONT L CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS Green Center speaker Purple Subwoofer Red Front right speaker R White Front left speaker L To the ...

Page 18: ... Audio connections If you do not connect the system to the TV s HDMI jack that is compatible with the ARC function make an appropriate audio connection for listening to TV sound via the system s speakers Connecting the TV A High quality Standard quality B C High quality Standard quality D FM ECM AC3 AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN OUT IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL L R ANTENNA A CAL MIC AUDIO TV VIDEO OUT USB 1 LAN 100 AR...

Page 19: ...ndard quality B C System Signal flow TV Audio signal Video signal Video out Connection A Component Set top box VCR PlayStation or digital satellite receiver etc Connection B C FM ECM AC3 AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN OUT IN 2 IN 1 OPTICAL L R ANTENNA A CAL MIC AUDIO TV VIDEO OUT USB 1 LAN 100 ARC COAXIAL 75 FRONT R FRONT L CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS B C A IN 2 IN 1 HDMI cable not supplied OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT...

Page 20: ...e HDMI OUT jack you may need to change the audio output setting For details see Audio Output in Audio Settings page 47 When you make connection B C Connect the system so that video signals from the system and other component are sent to the TV and audio signals from the component are sent to the system If you make connection B C set Control for HDMI in HDMI Settings of System Settings to Off page ...

Page 21: ... the system to the network by making the network settings If you use other than a wireless LAN Connect to the network by making a LAN cable connection as follows Before performing the network settings When your wireless LAN router access point is Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS compatible you can easily set the network settings with the WPS button If not check the following information in advance and re...

Page 22: ...t there is a risk of unauthorized access or interception of data x WEP WEP applies security to communications to prevent outsiders from intercepting communications or intruding into your wireless network WEP is a legacy security technology that enables older devices which do not support TKIP AES to be connected x WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK TKIP TKIP is a security technology developed in response to the...

Page 23: ...see Further Settings for the Wireless System page 43 BDV N990W only You can shield the connectors with the cord cover when you use the unit in a raised position with the stand Make sure that the wireless transceiver is inserted into the unit page 22 before attaching the cord cover Insert the pins of the cord cover in the holes on the rear of the unit Indicator Status Turns green The system is turn...

Page 24: ...c settings using C X x c and Depending on the connection method page 18 perform the following setting HDMI cable connection Follow the instructions that are displayed on the TV screen Video cord connection Select 16 9 or 4 3 so that the picture is displayed correctly For details about Auto Calibration settings in Easy Initial Settings see Calibrating the Appropriate Speaker Settings Automatically ...

Page 25: ...functions may be changed via the TV screen by pressing FUNCTION X x and Function Source BD DVD Disc or network device to be played by the system USB1 USB2 USB device or iPod iPhone that is connected to the USB 1 page 12 or USB 2 port page 11 FM FM radio page 36 HDMI1 HDMI2 Component that is connected to the HDMI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the rear panel page 19 TV Component TV etc that is connected...

Page 26: ...uto AUTO The system selects Movie or Music automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc or sound stream 2 channel source The system simulates surround sound from 2 channel sources and outputs sound from the 5 1 channel speakers by duplicating 2 channel source sound across each speaker Multi channel source The system outputs sound from the speakers depending on the number of chan...

Page 27: ...tion to Allow page 48 3 Insert a BD ROM with BONUSVIEW BD LIVE The operation method differs depending on the disc Refer to the operating instructions of the disc To delete data in the USB memory select Erase BD Data in Video and press All data stored in the buda folder will be deleted You can enjoy Blu ray 3D Discs with the 3D logo 1 Prepare for Blu ray 3D Disc playback Connect the system to your ...

Page 28: ...rently selected angle Playing from a USB Device You can play video music photo files on a connected USB device For playable types of files see Playable Types of Files page 59 1 Connect the USB device to the USB 1 port page 12 or USB 2 port page 11 Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device before connecting 2 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 3 Press C c to select Video ...

Page 29: ...signal from the iPod iPhone appears on your TV screen Then start the slideshow by operating the iPod iPhone directly 5 Press C X x c and to select the file that you want to play The sound from the iPod iPhone is played on the system When you play a video file switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the iPod iPhone appears on your TV screen You can operate the iPod iPhone using...

Page 30: ...x c or for playback operations B Playing status bar Status bar cursor indicating the current position playing time duration of the video file C Network condition indicator Indicates signal strength for a wireless connection Indicates a wired connection D Network transmission speed E The next video file name F The currently selected video file name You can play video music photo files on other DLNA...

Page 31: ... You can play the same music at the same time across all Sony components which are compatible with the PARTY STREAMING function and connected to your home network Contents in Music and the FM and AUDIO functions can be used with the PARTY STREAMING function There are two kinds of PARTY STREAMING compatible components PARTY host Plays and sends music PARTY guest Plays music that is sent from PARTY ...

Page 32: ... list of related information such as title cast track or artist B Playback History Displays a list of previously played BD ROM DVD ROM CD DA music CD titles Select a title to acquire content information C Search History Displays a list of previous searches performed via the Video Search or Music Search function To search for further related information Select an item in the lists then select the s...

Page 33: ...and detail of the edges Super Resolution Improves the resolution Smoothing Reduces on screen banding by smoothing gradations on flat areas Contrast Remaster Automatically arranges the black and white levels so that the screen is not too dark and the image is modulated Clear Black Adjusts the display of the dark elements of the image All shading is not suppressed it allows beautifully reproduced bl...

Page 34: ...ms increments 4 Press The setting is made 5 Press OPTIONS The option menu in the front panel display turns off Video Search Displays information on the BD ROM DVD ROM based on Gracenote technology Item Details Add Slideshow BGM Registers music files in the USB memory as slideshow background music BGM Music Search Displays information on the audio CD CD DA based on Gracenote technology Item Details...

Page 35: ...c are displayed Example Stereo Stereo Audio1 Stereo Audio2 Main Sub Main Sub Stereo Audio1 and Stereo Audio2 do not appear when only one audio stream is recorded on the disc x CD Stereo The standard stereo sound 1 L The sound of the left channel monaural 2 R The sound of the right channel monaural L R The sound of both the left and right channels output from each individual speaker Enjoying Multip...

Page 36: ...ly until FM appears in the front panel display 2 Press and hold TUNING until the auto scanning starts Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station 3 Press OPTIONS The option menu appears on the TV screen 4 Press X x to select Preset Memory then press 5 Press X x to select the preset number you want then press 6 Repeat Steps 2 to 5 to store other stations To change a preset number Select the d...

Page 37: ...s output via the speakers of the system you can change the speakers to which TV sound is output by pressing SPEAKERS TVyAUDIO When sound from the TV or other components is output via the speakers of the system you can adjust the volume and turn off the sound of the system by operating the TV Audio Return Channel You can enjoy TV sound via the system by using just one HDMI cable For details of the ...

Page 38: ...lemented x The measurement is not OK Follow the message then select OK to retry While Auto Calibration is in progress do not operate the system You can change the unit of measurement feet or meters by pressing the color button RED Setting the Speakers Speaker Settings To obtain the best possible surround sound set the speakers distance from your listening position Then use the test tone to adjust ...

Page 39: ...nd level as follows 1 Set Test Tone to On 2 Press X x to select Level then press 3 Press X x to select the desired speaker type then press 4 Press C c to select the left or right speaker then press X x to adjust the level 5 Press 6 Repeat Steps 3 to 5 7 Press RETURN The system returns to the previous display 8 Press X x to select Test Tone then press 9 Press X x to select Off then press The test t...

Page 40: ... operation mode button that matches the component you want to control 2 Press the appropriated buttons listed in the following table z The button can be used with the default setting of the remote a The button can be used when you change the preset code of the remote In TV or STB mode if you press any of the buttons above the TV or STB operation mode button lights up However depending on the code ...

Page 41: ...ly If the setting is unsuccessful the TV or STB operation mode button will flash five times quickly You can quit Preset mode by pressing the TV or STB operation mode button whichever button is flashing If you do not operate the remote for more than 10 seconds during presetting mode the remote exits from presetting mode 1 Press and hold AV 1 first then press VOL then press CH The BD TV and STB oper...

Page 42: ...enu and select the page you want to return to from the list To quit Internet Browser Press HOME You can check website information by pressing DISPLAY The display information differs depending on the website and page status A Page title B Page address C Cursor Move by pressing C X x c Place the cursor on the link you want to view then press The linked website is displayed D SSL icon Appears when th...

Page 43: ...her or not to accept browser cookies SSL Alarm Display Sets whether to enable or disable SSL Input Displays the software keyboard to enter characters while browsing a website Break Moves the cursor to the next line in the text input field Delete Erases one character on the left side of the cursor during text input Window List Displays a list of all currently opened websites Allows you to return to...

Page 44: ...unstable In this case the transmission may be improved by changing the following RF Channel setting 1 Press HOME The home menu appears on the TV screen 2 Press C c to select Setup 3 Press X x to select System Settings then press 4 Press X x to select Wireless Sound Connection then press The Wireless Sound Connection display appears 5 Press X x to select RF Channel then press 6 Press X x to select ...

Page 45: ...urns off Please wait for the software update to complete do not turn the main unit on or off or operate the main unit or TV Settings and Adjustments Icon Explanation Remote Controller Setting Guide page 45 Makes the remote settings for operating the TV or other components Network Update page 45 Updates the software of the system Screen Settings page 46 Makes the screen settings according to the ty...

Page 46: ...s video based or film based and switches to the appropriate conversion method Video The conversion method suited for video based material will always be selected regardless of the material x Output Video Format HDMI Normally select Auto Select Original Resolution to output the resolution recorded on the disc When the resolution is lower than SD resolution it is scaled up to SD resolution Video Aut...

Page 47: ...l The output level will decrease at this setting Off Normal input level x Audio Output You can select the output method where the audio signal is output Speaker Outputs multi channel sound from the system s speakers only Speaker HDMI Outputs multi channel sound from the system s speakers and 2 channel linear PCM signals from the HDMI OUT jack HDMI Outputs sound from the HDMI OUT jack only Sound fo...

Page 48: ...code appears Enter the code for your language by referring to Language Code List page 63 x BD Hybrid Disc Playback Layer BD Plays BD layer DVD CD Plays DVD or CD layer x BD Internet Connection Allow Normally select this Do not allow Prohibits Internet connection Parental Control Settings x Password Set or change the password for the Parental Control function A password allows you to set a restrict...

Page 49: ...V N990W only You can select the remote sensor to be used according to the installation position of the main unit Vertical Horizontal Both the remote sensors are active The one in the vertical position has priority Vertical Only the remote sensor in the vertical position is active Horizontal Only the remote sensor in the horizontal position is active x HDMI Settings Control for HDMI On On You can o...

Page 50: ...a convenient feature that allows you to skip unused inputs when selecting a function x HDMI1 HDMI2 TV AUDIO Do not skip The system does not skip the selected function when selecting the function by pressing FUNCTION Skip The system skips the selected function when selecting the function by pressing FUNCTION Network Settings x Internet Settings Connect the system to the network beforehand For detai...

Page 51: ... with the PARTY STREAMING function Off Off x Media Remote Device Registration Registers your Media Remote device x Registered Media Remote Devices Displays a list of your registered Media Remote devices x Remote Start On Permits turning on the system from the Media Remote device Off Off Easy Setup x Easy Initial Settings Runs Easy Initial Settings to make the basic settings Follow the on screen in...

Page 52: ...ce heavy objects on the system Do not place metal objects in front of the front panel They may limit reception of radio waves Do not place the system in a place where medical equipment is in use It may cause a malfunction of medical equipment If you use a pacemaker or other medical device consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless LAN function On op...

Page 53: ...he disc with a cleaning cloth Wipe the disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs This system can only play a standard circular disc Using neither standard nor circular discs e g card heart or star shape may cause a malfunction Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached...

Page 54: ...after several minutes A new software version is available Please go to the Setup section of the menu and select Network Update to perform the update appears on the TV screen t See Network Update page 45 to update the system to a newer software version PROTECT and PUSH PWR appear alternately in the front panel display t Press 1 to turn off the system and check the following items after STANDBY disa...

Page 55: ...TV screen t Check the setting of TV Type in Screen Settings page 46 t The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed Color irregularity occurs on the TV screen t If the speakers are used with a CRT based TV or projector install the speakers at least 1 0 ft 0 3 meters from the TV set t If the color irregularity persists turn off the TV set once then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes t Make sure that no magn...

Page 56: ...Press 1 to turn off the surround amplifier and check the following items 1 Are the and speaker cords short circuited 2 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier After checking the above items and fixing any problems turn on the surround amplifier If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer Flashes g...

Page 57: ...Turn the system off 3 Remove and reconnect the USB device page 28 4 Turn the system on 5 Insert the BD ROM with BONUSVIEW BD LIVE The USB device is not recognized t Try the following 1 Turn the system off 2 Remove and reconnect the USB device 3 Turn the system on t Make sure that the USB device is securely connected to the USB port t Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged t Check if the USB...

Page 58: ...twork list t Press RETURN to return to the previous screen and try Wireless Setup built in USB Wireless Setup again If the desired wireless router is still not detected select Manual registration Playable Discs 1 Since Blu ray Disc specifications are new and evolving some discs may not be playable depending on the disc type and version Also the audio output differs depending on the source connecte...

Page 59: ...he system does not play files encoded with DRM 2 AVCHD Ver 2 0 AVCHD 3D Progressive compatible 3 The system plays AVCHD format files that are recorded via a digital video camera etc To watch AVCHD format files the disc with AVCHD format files on it must be finalized 4 The system does not play files encoded with Lossless etc 5 The system does not play these files via the DLNA function 6 The system ...

Page 60: ... removing USB memory or other devices The system may not play high bit rate video files from a DATA CD smoothly It is recommended to play high bit rate video files using a DATA DVD or DATA BD Supported Audio Formats Audio formats supported by this system are as follows a Supported format Unsupported format HDMI IN 1 and HDMI IN 2 do not input sound in the case of an audio format that contains copy...

Page 61: ...l still camera and digital video camera LAN Section LAN 100 terminal 100BASE TX Terminal Wireless LAN Section Blu ray Disc DVD receiver HBD N990W HBD N890W Standards Compliance IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency and Channel 2 4 GHz 2 4835 GHz CH1 11 FM Tuner Section System PLL quartz locked digital synthesizer Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step Antenna aerial FM wire antenna aerial Antenna aeri...

Page 62: ...ds both channels driven from 180 20 000 Hz rated 45 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 1 total harmonic distortion from 250 milli watts to rated output Other models POWER OUTPUT reference Surround L Surround R 125 W per channel at 3 ohms 1 kHz Rated impedance 3 16 Ω Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption On 50 W Standby power consumption 0 5 W standby mode 0 2 W tur...

Page 63: ...Additional Information 63US Language Code List The language spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E F standard Parental Control Area Code List ...

Page 64: ...1 Internet content 30 Internet Settings 50 Internet Video Parental Control 48 Internet Video Unrated 48 L Language Code List 63 M Media Remote Device Registration 51 Multiplex broadcast sound 35 Music Settings 49 N Network Connection Diagnostics 50 Network Settings 50 Network Update 45 O OSD Language 49 Output Video Format 46 P Parental Control Area Code 48 Parental Control Settings 48 PARTY Auto ...

Page 65: ...65US W WEP 22 Wireless Sound Connection 49 WPA2 PSK AES 22 WPA2 PSK TKIP 22 WPA PSK AES 22 WPA PSK TKIP 22 ...

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Page 68: ...software of this system may be updated in the future To find out details on any available updates please visit the following URL http www sony com blurayhtsupport 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 2 ...

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