User`s Manual RGB 118 & RGB 118 Plus Computer
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1. P 3 Checking moritor Vertical Scan Rate using the RGB 118 PLUS SRI Checking monitor Horizontal Scan Rate using the RGB 118 PLUS SRI A Red I SRI D Button E UHUU Figure 1 Figure 2 N SS ped qx MS T Page 2 5 WWW im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Extron s RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS User s Manual Chapter Three RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS Applications www camboaerdodesetigrot mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb RAMBOARD Electronics APrilcations Applications Following are possible applications for the RGB 118 and or the RGB 118 PLUS 1 Asa Sync Stripper Using an MBC RGBS cable the RGB 118 can be used to strip Sync from Green and separate to Green and Composite Sync outputs Connect the RGB with sync on green signal to MBC RGBS cable Insert the MBC RGBS cable into the 9 pin input of the RGB 118 Use the video and sync outputs of the interface as normal 2 Add Sync on Green The RGB 118 can be used to add either composite or separate Horizontal and Vertical HV sync to the green video channel Use the MBC RGBS cable to add composite sync or the MBC RGBHV cable to add separate H amp V sync e Connect the RGBS signal to the MBC RGBS cable or the RGBHV signal to the MBC RGBHV cable Insert either of the MBC cables into the 9 pin Universal input of the RGB 118 Use the instructions found on page 2 3 to a2. Other Reference Material eese Appendix A Computer Compatibility and MBC Cables eesseussss A 1 Accessories and Part Numbers eee A 2 Ecrit E A 3 RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS User s Manual 68 059 01 Rev F 69 08 www cambdeld0tcctidfo eamboard de Pagei Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Legend of Icons The following icons may be used in this manual Important information for example an action or a step that must be done before proceeding A ____ A Warning possible damage could occur 285 A Note a Hint or a Tip that may be helpful amp _ Possible Electrostatic Discharge ESD damage could result from touching electronic components __ __ Additional information may be referenced in another section or in another document Wwww camb dekd0de amp amp tisfo ed amp mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Extron s RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS User s Manual Chapter One Introduction to the RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS COMPUTER VIDEO INTERFACES Introduction Features Specifications www camboaerdodesetigrot mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb OAMBORKIPE Introduction About This Manual This manual contains connection operation and application information for the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS universal interfaces RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS Facts and Features The Extron RGB
3. 6300 6310 AT amp T 630 Burroughs 25 DEC 340 IBM 3161 3163 3191 3196 Mono IBM 3162 Mono IBM 3164 Color IBM 3179 3192 3197 Color IBM 3192D Color IBM 3270 PC Color IBM 3270 PCG Color IBM 3290 Color IBM 3471 3476 Infowindow IBM 3472 3477 Terminals IBM 5291 M 2 IBM PC or Compatible w CGA or EGA card IBM PC XT AT amp Compatible w MDA Card IBM PC XT AT amp Compatible w PGA Card IBM PS 2 VGA IBM PS 2 w 8514 A Card IBM VGA Super VGA XGA or VGA Plus Any Laptop w VGA output has no external monitor NCR PC 6 8 Color NeXT Monochrome Computers NeXT Color Computers Sigma 400 Color Sun Apollo Monochrome 9D Workstations Sun Apollo Color Workstations or any Workstation w RGB out on BNC Connectors Sun Sparc Stations Xerox 6085 and 1186 Computers When using most laptops to display on large screen projectors the computer s internal LCD display is deactivated Fax 07 QUIE MBC Cable Required Horz kHz Vert Hz MBC Amiga 2000 15 7 MBC Apple IIE 15 7 MBC Mac II HR 15 7 ICWK Mac RGB 22 3 ICWK Mac SE RGB 22 0 MBC Mac II HR 35 5 MBC SuperMac 35 48 MBC AT amp T 6300 26 0 MBC AT amp T 630 54 MBC B 25 19 8 ICWK DEC 340 31 5 MBC 3161 63 91 96 Mono 27 6 MBC IBM 3162 25 9 MBC IBM 3164 27 6 MBC 3179 92 97 23 0 MBC 3192D 23 0 MBC IBM 3270 PC 23 5 MBC IBM 3270 PCG 24 0 MBC IBM 3290 29 6 ICWK 3471 3476 31 0 MBC IBM INFOWINDOW 38 0 MBC 5291 M 2 18 3 MBC IBM PCC 15 7 21 8 MBC IBM PCM 18 4 MBC IBM PGA HR 31 5
4. RGB 118 PLUS are the slide type see drawing Figure 3 on facing page To change the position of the slide switch a small screw driver is used to push slide the switch to the desired position enable or disable Setting Internal DIP Switches Internal DIP switches SW3 1 2 SW4 1 2 3 and SW5 1 2 affect RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS operation as follows SW3 1 SW3 2 Serration LCD Switch F OFF OFF Normal Serration pulses remain w output sync OFF ON Serration pulses are removed from output sync SW4 1 SW4 2 SW4 3 Analog Output Switch FON OFF OFF Normal ON OFF ON Sync on Green OFF ON ON Sync on Mono SW5 1 SW5 2 TTL Mode Switch F OFF OFF Normal ON OFF 64 Colors lt 18 KHz X ON 16 Colors 18 KHz Notes 1 F Factory setting 2 Required by some projectors 3 When setting the RGB 118 for Sync on Green you must also disconnect the BNC cable from the external Sync output of the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Otherwise sync is output on both green and the composite sync output which may cause abnormal levels of green to appear on the presentation display 4 Monochrome Composite Use the Green output only Page 2 3 VV VV VV Operation Vertrieb GIMBOARD Electronics Figure 1 Figure 2 Fax 07131 97 1203 jm Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Operation Using the SRI RGB 118 PLUS only The SRI feature of the RGB 118 PLUS is used to determine the approximate horizontal and vertical scan f
5. from 15 75 75 80 kHz Graphic monitors and projectors accept input from NTSC Video and CGA VGA as well as high resolution computers and CAD CAM workstations ICWK Internal Computer Wiring Kit ICWK kits provide interfacing signals for computers and terminals with no external video display output Internal video monitor signals are routed externally from the terminal usually to a 9 pin connector From the 9 pin connector a short cable is included with the kit for signal transfer to the interface 9 pin connector input MBC Monitor Break out Cable A cable used to view a local monitor or terminal while simultaneously routing the computer signal to a new source such as a data projector or monitor The cable contains a male and female video connector either piggy backed to each other or provided as a Y type cable Page A 3 WWW Glossary im Vertrieb GDRMBOARD Electronics Peaking Peaking compensates for mid and high frequency RGB Video Bandwidth response in data monitors and projectors and for signal losses due to cable capacitance When using the Peak enhancements on the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS interface please use the following guidelines for proper output settings D __ Use with all computer frequencies between 15 125 kHz at any cable length Use with high frequency computers of 36 kHz or higher with cable lengths 75 feet or greater Serration A vertical synchronizing pulse divided into a number
6. in the same room or in a different location up to 150 away RGB 118 Large Screen Data Monitor Figure 1 The application diagram below Figure 2 demonstrates an RGB 118 PLUS combined with an MBC SPARC Buffer to interface a high resolution computer monitor workstation to a large screen projector The MBC SPARC Buffer is used to allow the higher resolution signals to be transmitted with minimum signal loss and no reflections or signal ghosting The MBC SPARC Buffer gets its power from the RGB 118 PLUS through the MBC Power jack RGB 118 PLUS NeXT Color Computer Sun SparcStation SGI WorkStation D4 AWA DAA ROAD UU di Fax 07131 911203 Extron RB _ imVertrieb AMBOARD Electronics APPleatons The application diagram below Figure 1 demonstrates an RGB 118 PLUS combined with a Hi Res ECL Buffer and an MBC SUN APOLLO MONO cable to interface a high resolution computer monitor workstation to a large screen projector RGB 118 PLUS Large Screen Projector Hi Res ECL Buffer SUN APOLLO MONO Cable mec SUN APOLLO MONO Workstation Fig ure 1 The application diagram below Figure 2 consists of two computers with RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS interfaces with access to a projector through a switcher RGB 118 Page 3 3 WWW jenueW S49SN S Y ld 811 GDY 9 811 gOu VOIKI r abed im Ver
7. of small pulses each acting for the duration of half a line in a television system Serrations are used to keep the horizontal oscillator synchronized during the vertical sync pulse interval Sync The synchronization signals or timing pulses which lock the electron beam in step both horizontally and vertically with the image signal Also called Composite Sync this signal is derived from a composite or combination of horizontal and vertical drives with some slightly narrowed and delayed pulses as well as the addition of equalizing pulses It is one of the more popular signals used in video systems today and when used is usually accompanied by subcarrier TERMINATOR A resistor at the end of a coaxial cable or line used to match the impedance of the equipment being used The resistor absorbs signal energy to prohibit signal reflections back to the source This causes the source equipment to operate as if the line is connected to equipment of equal impedance TTL Transitor to Transitor Logic Digital type signal usually 4 5 volts peak to peak Distance limitation is 6 10 feet Signal splitting is acceptable TTL signals are either ON or OFF and is characteristic of low resolution computers CGA VGA Video Graphics Array Introduced by IBM in 1987 VGA is an Analog signal with TTL level separate horizontal and vertical sync The video outputs to a high density 15 pin 3 row D type connector and has a horizontal sca
8. 118 and RGB 118 PLUS are Universal Computer Video Interfaces compatible with computer monitor video signals such as CGA EGA VGA MCGA IBM PS 2 MAC Il Super VGA and more Providing an RGB bandwidth range of 150 MHz rise and fall time of 4 nS and a horizontal freguency range of 15 100 kHz the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS allow any compatible computer to be connected via simple MBC or ICWK input cable change Features Universal compatibility 120 MHz RGB video bandwidth 3db LED power indicator Horizontal centering with ON OFF switch Three position peaking sharpness and gain control switch settings Variable gain controls R G B Serration pulse removal switch Sync on green switch for output Automatic sync stripping from RGB Blue enhancement TTL only MBC power output jack External control knobs Metal enclosure MBC interface cable reguired Simple installation and operation LCD scan rate display of horizontal and vertical freguencies SRI holding the RGB 118 PLUS up to the face of a computers monitor will display the horizontal and vertical scan rates on the LCD readout without any attached input cables Vertical centering with ON OFF switch The bottom three features apply only to the RGB 118 PLUS Page 1 1 VV VV VV introductio ta is APRS EIRMEONRO Electronics Specifications RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Dimensions 11 70m W x 12cm D x 4 4cm H Shipping Weight Power Supply War
9. MBC IBM PS 2 31 5 35 5 MBC IBM VGA HR 35 1 MBC IBM VGA HR 31 5 lt 50 0 LBC VGA HR 31 5 MBC NCR PC 6 8 23 6 MBC NeXT Cable 62 0 MBC Sparc Buffer 63 0 MBC Sigma 400 31 4 MBC SUN APOLLO 63 8 also requires ECL Buffer MBC RGB BUFFER 64 0 lt 125 0 MBC Sparc Buffer 64 89 MBC XEROX 6085 28 0 37 0 also requires Xerox Buffer 60 60 60 60 60 67 67 60 60 60 60 65 65 65 60 60 63 63 73 60 68 50 60 50 70 60 70 87 43 60 80 60 70 55 68 68 60 66 60 60 70 76 Extron Part Part Number RGB 118 115 Volt nii it ii 60 080 01 RGB 1 18 230 Volt a eee ten a 60 080 02 RGB 118 PEUS T 45 volt un en 60 080 05 RGB 118 PLUS 230 volt c oooonocccccccocccoconcocncoonncnnnconnncnnnnnonnnnnos 60 080 06 118 PLUS Kit 115 volt ooooonnnccciccccocnnoonncocnconnnoonncnnnnnonncnnnnnnnnos 42 018 01 118 PLUS Kit 230 volt ssessssseeeneneennenn 42 018 02 Extron ROBIN CRB VERDE NOU A Page A 2 Fax 07131 911 03 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Glossary Glossary Bandwidth For video amplifiers bandwidth is a measure of the range of frequencies that make up the components of video character information within which a video amplifier will respond The frequency range passband is usually measured between the half power 3 dB points on the video amplifier amplitude output response vs frequency curve for a wide range of frequencies while maintaining a constant input signal
10. S control shifts the displayed image up or down if the Vertical Center Switch is in the ON position Vertical Center Enable Switch RGB 118 PLUS ONLY Enable disable the RGB 118 PLUS Vertical Center Control OFF position disables and ON position enables MBC Power Connector Provides 12 VDC for Extron MBC Buffers Universal 9 Pin Input Connector The RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS video input is supplied through this connector Acceptable input types are TTL Analog and ECL Connector pin assignments follow Pin ANALOG DIGITAL TTL or ECL 1 Ground Ground 2 No Connection Red Prime 3 Red Red 4 Green Sync on Green Green 5 Blue Blue 6 No Connection Green Prime 7 No Connection Blue Prime 8 Horizontal Composite Sync Horizontal Sync 9 Vertical Sync Vertical Sync Horizontal Center Enable Switch Enable disable the Horizontal Center Control Off position disables and ON position enables Horizontal Center Control Turning this control shifts the displayed image to the left or right Letters next to the descriptions are keyed to the circled letters in the drawings on this and the next page Page 2 1 VV VV VV operation Vertrieb GR MBOARD Electronics Top Panel H Extron R Blue Enhance Control Valid for TTL input only This control allows adjusting a blue text display to an easier to read blue green color Scan Rate Indicator SRI LCD Panel RGB 118 PLUS ONLY The LCD panel
11. amplitude for each frequency CGA Color Graphics Adapter Inroduced in 1983 it was IBM s first product to display both color and graphics An RCA jack above the 9 pin video output connector provides NTSC video Signal type is TTL non interlaced with Pixel x Line resolution of 640 x 200 and a color palette of 4 16 CGA has a horizontal scan frequency of 15 75 kHz and vertical frequency of 60 Hz Data Monitor A monitor with horizontal scan capability between 15 75 36 42 kHz Data monitors and projectors are commonly associated with NTSC video IBM CGA through VGA and Apple Macintosh computer input sources ECL Emitter Coupled Logic ECL signals are high speed digital logic and are mostly found in high resolution CAD CAM computers and are usually monochrome or black and white ECL operates in two level states and switches between these states in small increments of time Bits are Next Most Least Significant Conversion to analog is required for proper interfacing EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter Introduced by IBM in 1984 the EGA card may be configured with dip switch settings to provide an MDA or CGA output signal Signal type is TTL non interlaced with a Pixel x Line resolution of 640 x 350 and a color palette of 16 64 EGA horizontal scan frequency is 21 8 KHz or 15 75 kHz in CGA mode Vertical frequency is 60 Hz The EGA card outputs to a 9 pin D type connector Graphics Monitor A monitor with horizontal scan capability
12. dd sync on green Use only the RGB outputs of the interface 3 As a Sync Combiner Using the MBC RGBHV cable the RGB 118 can be used to combine separate horizontal and vertical sync to composite sync e Connect the RGBHV signal to the MBC RGBHV cable Insert the MBC RGBHV cable into the 9 pin Universal input of the RGB 118 Use the Sync output of the interface as a composite sync 4 Mono Composite The RGB 118 can be used to convert any video signal to monochrome composite while maintaining resolution e Connect any video signal to the MBC RGBS cable e Insert the 9 pin of the MBC RGBS cable into the Universal 9 pin input of the RGB 118 Use the instructions found on page 2 3 to convert the signal to monochrome composite 5 Frequency Indicator The RGB 118 can be used as a Horizontal or Vertical frequency indicator of any monitor Simply hold the RGB 118 PLUS up to the face of the monitor glass and hold in the SRI button on the front panel of the interface The Horizontal and Vertical scan frequencies will automatically be displayed on the LCD Refer to page 2 5 NOTES 1 MBC RGBS cable 4 BNC to 9 pin Part 26 213 01 2 MBC RGBHV cable 5 BNC to 9 pin Part 26 270 01 Page 3 1 VV VV VV Appiestigpp Vertrieb RAMBOARD Electronics Application Diagrams The application diagram below Figure 1 demonstrates an RGB 118 Interface used to interface a PC Computer monitor to a large screen data monitor which could be located
13. displays a monitor s horizontal or vertical scan rate frequency V Vertical Scan Rate RGB 118 PLUS ONLY Indicates vertical scan rate is currently being monitored H Horizontal Scan Rate RGB 118 PLUS ONLY Indicates Horizontal scan rate is currently being monitored Peak Switches All three switches must be set to same position Normal Input to output signal unity gain gain 1 Boost Long Line Level Peaking Boost and Peak all frequencies High Frequency Peaking Decreases fuzziness or streaking associated with interfacing high frequency computers Output BNC connectors located on rear panel 1 R RED video output 2 G GREEN video output 3 B BLUE video output 4 S Sync output O W Mo M Peaking gt Boost SM Normal gt MN Fax 07131 97 1203 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics aion Internal DIP Switches Internal DIP switch settings determine the operating mode of the RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Changing the switch settings reguires removal of the top and bottom halves of the case as described below Opening the RGB 118 or RGB 118 PLUS Case To open the RGB 118 or RGB 118 PLUS case remove the screw from the bottom of the case see Figure 1 on facing page This enables removal of the top and bottom halves of the case as shown in Figure 2 Changing a Switch Setting The switches on the DIP switch module used in the RGB 118 and the
14. im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics m Extron Electronics JON INTERFACING SWITCHING AND DISTRIBUTION User s Manual RGB 118 amp RGB 118 Plus Computer Video Interfaces Wwww camb dekd0de amp amp tisfb ed amp mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Contents Introduction to the RGB 118 8 RGB 118 PLUS Chapter 1 IntrOdUctlonh cin nim arado aiii 1 1 About this Manual ee 1 1 Features nee Ren are 1 1 Specifications eit ced hea Eee da 1 2 Operation of RGB 118 8 RGB 118 PLUS eee Chapter 2 Front Panelia 2 8 m ee ee ER UE BOMBE 2 1 Top Panel uta i are eee ede ges 2 2 Internal DIP Switches voca adnan tuts 2 3 Opening the RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS Case 2 3 Changing a Switch Setting ssee 2 3 Setting Internal DIP Switches eeee 2 3 Using the SRI RGB 118 PLUS only see 2 5 Applications eee Chapter 3 Applications catarata ee 3 1 Application Diagrams eeeeeem m 3 2 RGB 118 MBC VGA XGA HR cocooccccocccncccnnncnannnoncnnanccnnnccancnnns 3 2 RGB 118 PLUS MBC SPARC Buffer sess 3 2 RGB 118 PLUS Hi Res ECL Buffer n se 3 3 RGB 118 RGB 118 PLUS SW 2 AR Switcher 3 3 Multiple RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS w switcher 3 4 TIO PES KI iun i ee tuisse memes 3 5
15. n frequency of 31 5 kHz and vertical frequency of 70 Hz Mode 1 2 and 60 Hz Mode 3 The signal is non interlaced in modes 1 2 3 and interlaced when using the 8514 A card 35 5 kHz 86 Hz in mode 4 It has a Pixel x Line resolution of 640 x 480 with a color palette of 16 256 000 _ Fora more complete understanding of Computer Interfacing ask about Extron s Introduction to Computer Interfacing videocassette A training tool designed to provide the experienced or novice sales person with the most concise information on Computer Interfacing Tape length 55 minutes Extron R Fax 07431 97 1203
16. ranty See Appendix Input Signal Video ECL 8 to 1 0 volts p p Sync Separate Sync TTL Composite Sync TTL x Frequency Compatibility 30 to 150 Hz vertical RGB Bandwidth Video Amplifier Bandwidth VAB Actual Bandwidth AB RGB 118 PLUS only LCD Scan Rate Range 90 to 200 Hz vertical RGB 118 Fax 07431 911 4 63 W x 4 75 D x 1 75 H 4 Ibs 1 8 kg 12 volt 800 mA wall mount 2 years parts and labor Analog 5 to 1 2 volts p p TTL 3 to 5 0 volts p p 15 to 100 kHz horizontal 120 MHz 3db 200 MHz 120 MHz 3db 10 to 125 kHz horizontal RGB 118 PLUS Page 1 2 03 im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Extron s RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS User s Manual Chapter Two Operation of RGB 118 8 RGB 118 PLUS Front Panel Top Panel Internal DIP Switches Using the SRI Wwww camb dekd0de amp amp tisfb ed amp mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb AMBOARB Electronics eration Operation of RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS Front Panel G The following descriptions are keyed to the RGB 118 PLUS drawings below and on the facing page SRI Pushbutton Switch RGB 118 PLUS ONLY Push and hold this button in to enable the RGB 118 PLUS SCAN RATE LCD to display the horizontal and or the vertical scan rate frequency of a monitor See Using the SRI on Page 2 5 for details Vertical Center Control RGB 118 PLUS ONLY Turning this RGB 118 PLU
17. requencies of video and computer monitors To use the SRI hold the RGB 118 PLUS with the feet against the face of the monitor and near the center of the Screen as shown in Figures 1 and 2 below To view the vertical scan frequency hold the unit so the LCD readout is on a vertical plane red SRI button is in the uppermost position as shown in Figure 1 Wait until the green Vertical V LED turns on then push and hold the red SRI button in until a readout is obtained To view the horizontal scan frequency hold the RGB 118 PLUS so the LCD readout is on a horizontal plane normal viewing as shown in Figure 2 When the red Horizontal H LED turns on push and hold the red SRI button in until a readout is obtained Anti static anti glare or EMI coatings on the face of the CRT may prevent the RGB 118 PLUS SRI from displaying the monitor s scan frequencies properly Should this occur an alternate method to obtain a readout is to set the RGB 118 PLUS on top and toward the rear of the monitor as shown in Figures 3 and 4 below To view the vertical scan frequency using this method set the RGB 118 PLUS as shown in Figure 3 with the red SRI button toward the rear of the monitor Press and hold the red SRI button in when the green Vertical V LED turns on To view the horizontal scan frequency set the RGB 118 PLUS on the monitor as shown in Figure 4 When the red Horizontal H led turns on press and hold the red SRI button until a readout is obtained
18. trieb von CAMBOARD Electronics RGB 118 _ OG Extron Switcher Laptop Computer RGB 118 99 SD Six different computer systems with RGB 118 and RGB 118 PLUS interfaces all have access to a projector through an Extron switcher in this application www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 suoyesiddy G g oDeg jenueW S49SN SN1d 811 gOH 9 811 gOu VOIKI im Vertrieb von CAMBOARD Electronics gt SS gt gt SS ERS LE 2 The above diagram illustrates the versatility of Extron s 118 PLUS K r P N in Appendix which includes the following items RGB 118 PLUS MBC VGA XGA HR MBC MAC QUADRA HR MBC IBM PCC T VGA MAC DFTA BNC 4 12 HR www camboard de Tel 07131 911201 ce info camboard de Fax 07131 911203 Data Monitor Large Screen Data Projector suoyesiddy im Vertrieb AMBOARD Electronics Extron s RGB 118 amp RGB 118 PLUS User s Manual Appendix A Other Reference Material Computer Compatibility and MBC Cables Accessories and Part Numbers Glossary Limited Warranty www cambderdIT 2 s8ft iac4mboard de Fax 07131 911203 im Vertrieb AMBOARTPHEIGELPERIUENG MEC Cables Compatible Computers Amiga 500 1000 2000 Apple IIE IIC Apple IIGS Apple Mac RGB Internal Wiring Kit Apple Mac SE RGB Internal Wiring Kit Apple Mac II Series Standard Card Apple Mac II w SuperMac Card AT amp T
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