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HDD/DVD Recorder

HDD/DVD Recorder

DH-6100P/DHR-8100P

User Manual

HELP LINE Number ; 0870 100 2525

With queries, please quote the page number,

reference number and model number.

DG-M22-12D1P-XA(GB)  2005.12.22 8:9 AM  ˘

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Summary of Contents for DHR-8100P

Page 1: ...r HDD DVD Recorder DH 6100P DHR 8100P User Manual HELP LINE Number 0870 100 2525 With queries please quote the page number reference number and model number DG M22 12D1P XA GB 2005 12 22 8 9 AM A mac001 1200DPI 100LPI ...

Page 2: ...ture Make sure the product is placed at least 10 cm apart from other home appliances or obstacles to ensure sufficient ventilation The product should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on top of the product Before a storm and or lightning unplug the product from the mains supply and aerial Put the product on a steady flat surfa...

Page 3: ...CT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of e...

Page 4: ...ese openings must not be blocked or covered These openings must not be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat radiator This unit should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 PO...

Page 5: ...tion 22 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 23 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 24 To prevent battery electrolyte leakage which may result in injury and damage to the unit or other objects observe ...

Page 6: ...__________________________1 Important Safeguards _________________________2 Table of Contents ______________________________5 Overview______________________________________6 Identification of Controls ______________________10 Introduction Connecting Antenna Cable ____________________15 Connecting a TV _______________________________15 Connecting an Amplifier Receiver _____________16 Connecting Opt...

Page 7: ...ner or analog AV input Full support for VideoPlus technologies simply enter the program code number published in newspapers or on the internet to setup timer recording Manually set up timer recording for a TV program or a recurring TV program Personal video copying by external input Analog and DV camcorder tapes VCR tapes High speed dubbing Select program s from HDD and copy them to DVD Also copy ...

Page 8: ...re than a thousand times What is a DVD R Unlike a DVD RW disc a DVD R write once DVD can only be written to once If it is not finalised after a recording further recordings can be added to it Old recordings can be deleted but they can no longer be overwritten The deleted recordings titles are marked deleted title Before a DVD R can be played in a DVD player it must be finalised in the HDD DVD Reco...

Page 9: ...ams are broadcast in bilingual audio channel You can record either BIL I BIL II or both Restrictions on Video Recording You cannot record copy protected video using this HDD DVD Recorder Copy protected video includes DVD Video discs and some satellite broadcasts If copy protected material is encountered during a recording recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be disp...

Page 10: ...te sensor Angle Within 30 in each direction of the remote sensor Remote Control Battery Installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control and insert two AAA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly Precautions Caution Do not mix old and new batteries Never mix different types of batteries standard alkaline etc Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the...

Page 11: ...ps playback PREV REW Skips to previous chapter Searches backward NEXT FF Skips to next chapter Searches forward STANDBY ON Turns the HDD DVD Recorder on and off REC Starts recording Press repeatedly to set the recording time SELECT DVD HDD Toggles control between the DVD mode and the HDD mode 1 MENU Accesses media browser or return to previous menu 2 PR Scans up or down through memorized channels ...

Page 12: ...ates when the HDD DVD Recorder is locked The front panel is locked by pressing and holding the button over 5 seconds on the remote control and is unlocked by pressing any key on the remote control TV Indicates the HDD DVD Recorder is in TV mode set by TV DHR button I S Indicates when the HDD DVD Recorder is outputting the video signal in Interlaced Scan mode P S Indicates when the HDD DVD Recorder...

Page 13: ...xits the main setup menu Confirms menu selections œ Selects menu options PR Selects channels Displays the edit menu for DVD or HDD Displays information about the currently loaded disc HDD or TV channel Selects numbered options in menus Selects TV channels Clears previous setting of timer recording or file name Starts playback Pauses playback or recording temporarily Press again to exit Pause mode ...

Page 14: ...peats the current chapter track title or the entire disc Repeats playback between two points A and B Progressive Scan Mode If your TV supports Progressive Scan you can view high quality video by setting the HDD DVD Recorder to Progressive Scan mode If your TV does not support Progressive Scan do NOT change to Progressive Scan mode If you do so accidentally press and hold the P SCAN button for 5 se...

Page 15: ...tenna or cable TV outlet AC Power Cord Plug into a power outlet COAXIAL OPTICAL Digital Audio Out Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial or optical digital audio input Scart socket 1 Connection of a TV set Composite output and RGB output ANT OUT Connect to a TV with an RF input Cooling Fan 14 Rear panel Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel Electrostatic discharge may ...

Page 16: ...able to the jack marked ANT IN FROM ANT on the rear panel of the HDD DVD Recorder There are a variety of ways to connect the HDD DVD Recorder to your TV and other equipment Use only one of the connections described below Whichever TV connection you use will work with all input sources Please refer to the manuals for your TV VCR stereo system or other devices as necessary to make the best connectio...

Page 17: ...the audio cables Connections Be sure to set the HDD DVD Recorder to Progressive Scan mode by pressing and holding P SCAN for 5 seconds or changing the Video Output in the Setup Menu see page 24 Progressive Scan does not work with the RF Audio Video or S Video connections Due to the DTS Licensing agreement the digital output will be in DTS digital out when the DTS audio stream is selected If the au...

Page 18: ...eo Front jacks on the HDD DVD Recorder to the audio video out jacks on your external component using optional audio video cables Connecting Optional Equipment Front of HDD DVD Recorder Jack Panel of Accessory Component VCR Analog Camcorder etc DG M22 12D1P XA GB 2005 12 22 8 4 AM 17 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI ...

Page 19: ...h Danish German Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Installation Welcome Press Enter to begin auto channel search Ensure aerial is connected Instructions Setup Exit You must follow the initial installation process to set the time date channels and language preferences for the HDD DVD Recorder 18 Initial Installation Initial Installation Installation Please select disc subtitle language Defa...

Page 20: ...d with the Multi Tuner You can search broadcasting of other countries If the set can not search the channels please Re Install see page 18 The HDD DVD Recorder Setup menu includes six categories including Installation Recording Options Languages Preferences System Info and Restore Defaults Press SETUP and œ on the remote control to view the first and second levels of the Setup menu Setup Menu Over...

Page 21: ...confirm Setup menu Manual Setup Standard PAL BG Reception Aerial Auto Search CH 02 Fine Tune Decoder Off Store Channel PR 01 Program Name P 01 Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Manual Setup Standard PAL BG Reception Aerial Auto Search CH 02 Fine Tune Decoder Off Store Channel PR 01 Program Name P 01 Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Manual Setup Standard PAL BG Reception Aerial A...

Page 22: ...ess ENTER The Set Clock menu appears 4 Enter the date and time œ left right Moves the cursor to the previous or next column up down Changes the setting at the current cursor position 5 Press ENTER to confirm your setting then press SETUP to exit the Setup menu After Auto Set is complete follow the instructions above to make sure that Tuning Band is set correctly Installation SearchingforavailableT...

Page 23: ...d press ENTER 22 Setup menu Installation Manual Set Auto Set Set Clock Adjust Channels Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Adjust Channels PR 01 PR 02 PR 03 PR 04 PR 05 PR 06 Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Select Channel Options Edit Align Delete RECORDING OPTIONS Settings DVD Record Quality You can set the default DVD recording quality to Approx time HQ High Quality 1 hr disc S...

Page 24: ...s to select OSD Language 4 Press ENTER to move to the second level 5 Use to select the desired language 6 Press ENTER to confirm your selection then press SETUP to exit the menu Recording Options DVD Record Quality SP HDD Record Quality SP Auto Chapter 5 min Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Select HDD Quality SLP EP SP HQ Recording Options DVD Record Quality SP HDD Record Quality SP Auto...

Page 25: ...f you connect the HDD DVD Recorder to a digital television DTV or Monitor using the COMPONENT jacks set Video Output to Interlace or Progressive Follow the same procedure as TV Aspect Ratio to change the Video Output Caution Once the Progressive Scan setting is entered an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor Press and hold P SCAN for 5 seconds to return to Inte...

Page 26: ...The HDD DVD Recorder s digital audio signal will be output in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD or HDD recorded with a Dolby Digital only for DVD or MPEG soundtrack If the DVD is recorded with a DTS sound track then no sound will be heard Setup menu Audio Digital Output Bitstream Dynamic Range Off Virtual Surround Off Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Select Digital Output Off Bitstr...

Page 27: ... to select Parental Controls And press ENTER 4 Use to select Set Parental Level and press ENTER The Password Input dialog will appear Enter a 4 digit password using the 0 9 buttons If this is the first time you have entered a password you will be prompted to enter the password again to confirm it Preferences Video Audio Parental Controls Auto Settings Hard Disk Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exi...

Page 28: ...confirm press ENTER Parental Control Set Parental Level Adult Change Password Parental Country Code AU Set Hdd Parental Lock Off Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Parental Control Set Parental Level Adult Change Password Parental Country Code AU Set Hdd Parental Lock Off Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Change Password Current Code Enter New Code Confirm Code _ _ Instructions Se...

Page 29: ...al Controls And press ENTER 2 Use to select Set Hdd Parental Lock and press ENTER The Password Input dialog will appear Enter a 4 digit password using the 0 9 buttons If this is the first time you have entered a password you will be prompted to enter the password again to confirm it 3 After setting the password press ENTER while Set Hdd Parental Lock is displayed 4 Enter your new password 5 Use to...

Page 30: ...p To Internal 5 Min Reset Hard Disk Model ST3160022ACE 80GB Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Select Buffering Mode Preserve Refresh VPS PDC VPS PDC is a service provided by some stations to enable you to perform timer recordings precisely even if the broadcaster delays the start time of the program slightly The time you enter is the VPS PDC time so this must be correct Not all stations o...

Page 31: ...l This feature enables you to skip to internal which is set in timeshift mode 1 Use to select Jump To Internal while the Hard Disk submenu is displayed Press ENTER or to go to the second level 2 Use to select the desired option 3 Press ENTER to confirm your selection 4 Press SETUP to exit the menu 30 Setup menu HDD Preferences Auto Title Delete On Buffering Mode Preserve Jump To Internal 5 Min Res...

Page 32: ...ncluding Parental Controls Password and Country Code After Restoring Defaults the unit is powered off automatically At this time if you power on again the Installation menu appears You must set the country language channel and clock settings again Restore Defaults If you select this function all settings will be removed and the product will be set into initial factory mode Instructions Enter Confi...

Page 33: ...s ENTER to display a submenu 3 Use to change the numbers Press ENTER to confirm 32 The On Screen Display provides feedback on the status of the HDD DVD Recorder and or the currently loaded disc or HDD To access the On Screen Display or OSD press DISPLAY To display information about the currently loaded disc or HDD On screen display operation 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to display change the informa...

Page 34: ...e and skips to the desired time 1 Press DISPLAY during playback The on screen display appears on the TV screen 2 Use to select the Elapsed icon on the on screen display Press ENTER to search by time The submenu appears 3 Use to change the numbers and use œ to move left or right 4 Within 7 seconds press ENTER to confirm the start time Playback starts from the selected time on the disc For the title...

Page 35: ...o system on and select the input source connected to the HDD DVD Recorder 2 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 3 Load your disc in the tray with the playback side down label side up 4 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the tray 5 LOAD appears on the front panel display and playback starts automatically If playback does not start press PLAY In some cases the Disc menu may appear instead Playing a DVD Wh...

Page 36: ...creen Otherwise the Disc menu may appear 2 The Title menu may contain camera angles spoken languages and subtitle options as well as the chapters for the title The Zoom function may not work on some DVDs ex Jpg The Zoom function does not work in PAUSE mode Repeat 1 To repeat the currently playing chapter press REPEAT REPEAT CHAPTER appears on the TV screen 2 To repeat the currently playing title p...

Page 37: ...ing 5 To stop playback at any time press STOP Audio CD Playback On the MP3 CD menu you can display the folders on the disc Use to select the folder icon on the MP3 CD menu then press ENTER You can also display just the tracks in the folders Use to select a folder then press ENTER Press REPEAT to repeat a track file and press again to repeat the whole media If the disc contains JPEG files as well a...

Page 38: ...JPEG Playback HDD Media DVD 6 The full size image will be displayed and a slide show starts automatically with a time interval of 10 seconds 7 Press NEXT or PREV to manually skip to the next or previous image 8 Press or œ to rotate the image counter clockwise 9 Press STOP to exit the slideshow If the disc contains MP3 files as well as JPEG files you can change the Play mode to play MP3 files by pr...

Page 39: ...will not stop 5 Go to Picture category and select the image files and press ENTER to start the slide show 6 The MP3 files you selected continue to play during the JPEG slide show Playing MP3 Files During a Slide Show The HDD DVD Recorder can playback up to 1000 files per disc Press œ to move up and down per 10 files in DVD HDD Pictures Music Browser Either HDD Videos does Customers should note tha...

Page 40: ...e Preserve and change Channels the Time shifting buffer data will be maintained Time shifting is stored in a buffer that contains 60 minutes of recording After 60 minutes the buffer will be progressively overwritten If you need to keep the video contained in this buffer for future usage you can Save all or part of the buffer During Time shifting a Timer recording may come up As you cannot watch on...

Page 41: ... the recording takes all the available space on the hard disk drive the HDD DVD Recorder will erase unprotected titles to the amount of about 10 hours in HQ mode approx 40GB and keep recording If the unit is set as Setup Preferences Hard Disk Auto Title Delete Off if the STOP is not pressed and the recording takes all the available space on the hard disk drive the HDD DVD Recorder will stop record...

Page 42: ...at you will hear during recording For example if the TV broadcast is in Stereo then setting the HDD DVD Recorder to Stereo will record the broadcast in Stereo and the Monitor Audio will also be in Stereo Broadcast Audio Monitor L Ch R Ch Audio MONO MONO MONO MONO MONO STEREO L R STEREO MONO MONO MONO MONO BIL I BIL I BIL I BIL I BIL BIL II BIL II BIL II BIL II BIL Off BIL I BIL I BIL Off TV Broadc...

Page 43: ... to 8 programs within a period of one month 1 Insert recordable media such as DVD R DVD RW if you are recording to DVD 2 Press TIMER The Select Record Method menu appears 3 Select Manual edit timer with and confirm with ENTER The Timer Recording menu appears Use to move to a timer recording slot and press ENTER to modify it If you did not set the clock on the HDD DVD Recorder you must do so before...

Page 44: ...6 Press SETUP to exit the Timer Record List 7 Timer indicator will light or start blinking You must power off the HDD DVD Recorder to start the Timer Recording finishes to confirm the recorded program If two timer recordings are set to record sequentially one right after the other the very beginning of the later program may not be recorded Timer Recording Edit Timer Media PR No PR 03 Date 02 Jan S...

Page 45: ...ress Even if a Timer Recording is set the HDD DVD Recorder will not record if No disc is loaded A non recordable disc is loaded Lock Disc is set to ON in the DISC Settings menu see page 54 There are already 49 titles recorded on the disc or 254 titles recorded on the HDD You cannot enter a Timer Recording if A recording dubbing copying or playing titles is already under way The start time has alre...

Page 46: ...essing REC SPEED repeatedly Available disc or HDD space will be displayed by selecting recording mode 5 Press REC once Recording will start The REC indicator lights on the front panel display Recording continues until you press STOP or the disc or HDD is full To record for a fixed length of time see One Touch Record on page 41 6 Press STOP to stop recording Recording from External Components If yo...

Page 47: ... index picture chapter mark in HDD Videos to DVD or vice versa The Media BROWSER can not be activated in the middle of dubbing that means play stop any edits does not work Dubbing from HDD to DVD Media Dubbing HDD to DVD DVD to HDD Move œ Select ENTER Back MENU Exit SETUP HDD to DVD Dubbing Date 22 06 05 1 Title PR 01 Time 11 16 2 Title PR 02 Length 00 13 3 Title PR 03 Quality HQ 4 Title PR 04 5 T...

Page 48: ... Select ENTER Back MENU Exit SETUP DVD to HDD Dubbing Completed Dubbing from DVD to HDD Media files Copying Media files Copying Copying and Editing media file DVD HDD Copying will copy the media files jpg mp3 in HDD Media to DVD or vice versa HDD Media to HDD Media copy DVD to DVD is also available If you want to copy media files on your DVD to HDD these files will be saved in each category HDD Pi...

Page 49: ...ress ENTER after selecting all the titles you want to copy and then Media Copy Select Destination appears 5 Select the media you want to copy to and press ENTER HDD Music Play DVIX View Info 1 Edit MU 02_LIVIN ON PRAYER MP3 4572 MB Free 4 Items 4 4 Move œ Select ENTER Back MENU Exit SETUP HDD Music Delete DVIX Copy 1 Create Folder MU 02_LIVIN ON PRAYER MP3 HDD Media Copy Remove DVIX Done 1 MU 02_L...

Page 50: ...5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06 8 Title PR 06 9 Title PR 06 10 Title PR 06 Free Space 99 13 Titles 1 13 Move Select ENTER Back MENU HDD Videos Play 1 Title PR 01 Delete 2 Title PR 02 Edit 3 Title PR 03 Sort 4 Title PR 04 Dubbing 5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06 8 Title PR 06 9 Title PR 06 10 Title PR 06 Free Space 99 13 Titles 1 13 Move Select ENTER Back MENU HDD Videos Date 22 ...

Page 51: ...eferences Parental Controls Set Hdd Parental Lock menu When you lock a program the parental password selected in the Setup menu will be used The user will be asked to Unlock the program before Play or any Edit or Dubbing operation HDD Videos Name 1 Title PR 01 Parental Lock 2 Title PR 02 Unprotect 3 Title PR 03 Video Edit 4 Title PR 04 5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06 8 Title PR 06 9 Titl...

Page 52: ...where ENTER is pressed Delete when highlighted and ENTER is pressed deletes the last chapter that was created in the title Delete all when highlighted and ENTER is pressed deletes all chapter markers within the title HDD Playback and Editing HDD Videos Name 1 Title PR 01 Parental Lock 2 Title PR 02 Protect 3 Title PR 03 Video Edit 4 Title PR 04 5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06 8 Title PR ...

Page 53: ...tles HDD Videos Play 1 Title PR 01 Delete 2 Title PR 02 Edit 3 Title PR 03 Sort 4 Title PR 04 Dubbing 5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06 8 Title PR 06 9 Title PR 06 10 Title PR 06 Free Space 99 13 Titles 1 13 Move Select ENTER Back MENU HDD Videos Record Date 1 Title PR 01 Alphabetical 2 Title PR 02 Delete Order 3 Title PR 03 Protected 4 Title PR 04 5 Title PR 05 6 Title PR 06 7 Title PR 06...

Page 54: ...Disc Edit menu Press then Press then Press then Press MENU then At first go to Disc Edit mode 1 Press MENU to go to Disc Menu menu 2 Press Disc Top menu will be displayed 3 Press Disc Edit menu will be displayed Disc Information 4 Use œ to select the Information menu The Disc Information Menu shows you disc information such as disc type number of recordings total titles free space etc Erase the di...

Page 55: ... disc Erase the disc All recordings will be lost Yes No Instructions Enter Confirm Move Make Compatible Make Compatible for a DVD RW will automatically create a menu screen for navigating the disc This menu screen is accessible by pressing TITLE 4 Use œ to select Make Compatible for DVD RW Press ENTER as shown on the screen 5 Select Yes using and press ENTER to make the disc compatible 6 Press ENT...

Page 56: ... S T U V W X Y Z Enter Confirm Move Change Disc Name Problem This disc is locked It cannot be renamed ok Instructions Enter Confirm Move Finalise Finalising a DVD R or DVD RW locks its recordings in place so the disc can be played on most standard DVD players or computers equipped with DVD ROM drives 4 Use œ to select Finalise Disc for a DVD R or DVD RW Press ENTER as shown on the screen 5 Select ...

Page 57: ...iscs using the Title menu At first go to Title Edit mode 1 Press MENU to go to Disc Menu menu 2 Select the desired title you want to manage using 3 Press Title Edit menu will be displayed Play a Title To play a title 4 Select Play Title using œ 5 Press ENTER to play the title You can erase titles on DVD RW discs only Erase Title Press Enter to erase this title Instructions Enter Confirm EMPTY Play...

Page 58: ...ecord it as a new title Others Allows you to record your new title until the end of the disc For DVD RW The last blank title Allows you to record your new title until the end of the disc The last recorded title Allows you to record over your last recorded title and then stop Allows you to record over your last recorded title and continue recording until the end of the disc Allows you to append you...

Page 59: ... screen DVD Edit Title 1 of 2 Chapter 1 of 11 Edit Chapters Hide Chapter Change Index Picture Split Title Instructions Enter Confirm Setup Exit Move Choose the edit Function Add Delete Delete All Split Title This feature allows you to split a title into two titles 1 Use to select Split Title 2 Press ENTER to display the submenu 3 Use to select Yes if you prefer to split the title 4 Press ENTER at ...

Page 60: ...sconnected The TV is not set to receive HDD DVD Recorder signal output The video cable is not connected securely The TV power is turned off The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive HDD DVD Recorder signal output The audio cables are not connected securely The power on the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off The audio cables are damaged The disc is dirty...

Page 61: ... Changing the TV Audio Channel on page 33 Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the HDD DVD Recorder Operate the remote control within 23 ft 7m Remove the obstacle Replace the batteries The remaining blank space on the disc is insufficient The source you are trying to record is copy protected When setting the recording channel the channel is tuned on your TV s tuner Clock in HDD DVD Rec...

Page 62: ... Over 500 lines HQ Recording DVD Specifications Frequency response DVD PCM 48 kHz 8 Hz to 22 kHz CD 8 Hz to 20 kHz Video S N More than 60 dB Audio S N More than 90 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0 04 Dynamic range More than 90 dB Resolution Over 500 lines HQ Recording Inputs Antenna In Out U V mixed 75 Ω unbalanced Video In 1 0 Vp p unbalanced Audio In 8 8 dBm Outputs Video output Video output t...

Page 63: ... this product during the guarantee period KEEP THIS SECTION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE On the expiry date of the manufacturer s guarantee you will be sent details of our annual insurance plan but if you have already bought an extended warranty for this product from your retailer please tick box The information provided will be held on computer by the DAEWOO Registration Department of Domestic General In...

Page 64: ...e used solely for domestic purposes For further information regarding your guarantee please see the section at the rear of your user manual The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repair DAEWOO disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages The guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights I...

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