Instruction Manual for "MDX-D600"
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1. Ball Base 22119 on the hand grips 12 Sas Z CAUTION Use the smaller hex wrench 3mm provided when removing the lanyard bolts E 22 Attaching the Optional Accessories Accessory shoe Strobes lights can be mounted to the accessory shoe by using optional Mini Shoe Arm 29511 or Hot Shoe Arm 29501 or SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe 22120 lt Example gt Z CAUTION The max weight of an accessory that can be mounted to the accessory shoe is approx 1050g 26 30z Remove the accessories from the accessory shoe when carrying the housing out of water When attaching the accessories to the accessory shoe always refer to the instruction manual provided E 23 Maintenance and Storage AN CAUTION Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product After each use in salt water make sure it s watertight then soak it sufficiently in fresh water Insufficient soaking causes damage by salt to the product Salty residue may be left on the product where it will crystallize as it evaporates Crystallized salt is hard to dissolve and difficult to be removed once formed and it will result in water leakage e After rinsing dry the product well with a soft dry cloth then let the product dry in the shade out of direct sunlight Do not dry the product by heating using a hair dryer2. Attaching the Optional Accessories oo E 20 Maintenance and Storage o ooooooooo E 24 Specifications ea See Sa SN BNN E 25 E 1 Safety Precautions For safe handling of the product please read the following precautions carefully before use Failure to heed the precautions listed below could result in serious conseguences To prevent injury or damage to yourself and or others please observe the precautions as they contain highly important information related to personal and product safety AN WARNING Situations that could result in severe injury or death Z CAUTION Situations that could result in property damage or personal injury Z WARNING Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice immediately CAUTION Carefully observe the instruction manual for the compatible camera for this product before use This product must be used in combination with the optional port for SEA amp SEA digital SLR camera housings This product cannot be used alone This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 100m 330ft Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 100m 330ft may cause damage to the product or may lead to water leakage Unauthorized disassembling and or modification could result in malfunction or flooding and void product warranty Take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center f
3. for example Heating can deform and damage the product If you will not use the product for an extended period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or extreme cold e Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction Always remove the camera from the housing after use Thoroughly wipe off water before opening the housing and avoid any water drops inside the housing After using the product maintain the O rings before storing Examine the O rings before and after each dive We recommend early exchange of the O rings at least once a year Every two years we recommend a complete overhaul of O rings regardless of the frequency in use for the best performance of the product E 24 Specifications Compatible camera Controls Nikon D600 Power switch Exposure compensation button Metering mode Formatting memory cards button Shooting mode dial Mode dial lock button Release mode dial Flash mode Light control correction button Focus Zoom dial AF mode button Focus mode selector dial Sub command dial Shutter lever Flash closing lever Main command dial AE AF lock lever Movie record lever Live view button Live view selector Info button OK button Multi selector button Playback zoom out Thumbnail display ISO sensitivi
4. from functioning Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth before use Turn the equipment off after use Remove batteries from the equipment when not in use Store in dry area with temperatures ranging from 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F If LED lamp turn red due to malfunction turn switch to OFF position and return back again to ON to resume normal operation When inserting or replacing the battery wipe off moisture on the leak sensor thoroughly and make sure that your fingers are dry Take extra care for water droplets from your hair and wet suit Otherwise an electric shock mold growth on the product or malfunctioning may occur Before use KR 1 Set the power switch to ON 1 ON 2 Press the test light button to confirm that it lights up The LED lamp lights as long as the test light button is pressed If it does not light up replace the battery with a new one Maintenance and Storage e If you will not use the product for an extended period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or extreme cold e Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction e Always remove batteries from the product after use E 19 After use 1 Set the power switch to OFF X lt Na IZA on it will stay on u
5. SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd will not be responsible for the replacement or compensation for cameras lenses or those accessories damaged due to your invalid operation SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for errors or discrepancies in this manual Carefully observe the O ring maintenance manual for the handling of O rings before use The silicon grease included in the product package is inedible E 3 Precautions on Handling the O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following Improper handling of the O ring could cause flooding Z CAUTION SEA amp SEA products use blue O rings These O rings are impregnated with silicone oil through a special process The lubricating effect of the O ring lasts as long as the silicone oil is gradually seeping out from within For the maintenance of these blue O rings make sure to use genuine SEA amp SEA silicone grease O ring grease for use with the blue O rings that comes in tubes with blue lettering and blue caps If you use silicone grease from other companies or SEA amp SEAS own silicone grease that comes in tubes with black lettering and black caps the grease you apply will be sucked into the blue O rings due to their special characteristics which will result in insufficient grease If this happens even once the O ring will not revert to its normal state and must be replaced if the grease is insuffic
6. SEALSEA Kisi MDX D600 Wikan E Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing SEA amp SEA products Please read this instruction manual carefully prior to using this product Only with a thorough understanding of this manual s content will you be able to use the housing correctly After reading the manual please be sure to keep it in a place where you can easily come back to it at any time Pressure resistance inspection sticker PRESSURE TESS PASSED SEAcSEA Products bearing this sticker are those that have passed SEA amp SEA s criteria based inspection for pressure resistance The appearance of color evenness or weld lines on the external body of the product is normal and will not affect its performance Safety Precautions oooo Wo Woo Jaana E 2 Precautions on Handling the O ring ooooooWoWoo E 4 Identification Of Parts oooooooooooo E 6 Preparation for Setting Up E 8 Prepare the housing and port ooooo E 8 Prepare the digital camera oooooooWoo W Woo E 8 Prepare the connecting accessories E 8 Opening and Closing the Housing oooWoWW oo E 9 Attaching and Detaching the Port ooo E 11 Mounting the Camera in the Housing oooooo E 13 Connecting the Strobe ooooo W Wook E 15 External Controls con nsn nb senne mena metan inka Intel kata E 17
7. atteries or batteries of different types Remove batteries before transport or storage or when you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time to prevent unexpected activation sing the Leak Sensor Set the battery Keep dry The battery is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Do not remove and or damage the case of a battery It may cause battery leakage overheating or explosion Never use batteries should you notice any changes such as leakage discoloration or deformation When you notice the situation as abnormal discontinue use immediately and take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for inspection Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice immediately Do not leave or use batteries in an extreme hot environment This may cause battery leakage overheating or battery performance deterioration A CAUTION Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this product in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electro magnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields could cause malfunction or affect the product s internal circuitry Avoid strong shocks impacts or excess stress to batteries Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the product
8. ge quality Picture size button Playback zoom out Thumbnail display Locking latch Live view button Live view selector ISO sensitivity Info button Sensitivity automatic Leak sensor control button LED lamp Multi selector button Identification of Parts Front case Quick shoe Quick lock ae f gt 3 fe 2 S E fe n c o n x o a E 7 Preparation for Setting Up This product must be used in combination with the optional eguipment digital camera port strobe accessories etc for underwater photography In order to set up the equipment prepare each item correctly Maintaining the O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following before setting up Make sure to remove the O ring when maintaining For detailed O ring maintenance methods please see the O ring maintenance manual AN CAUTION Make sure to fit install the O ring into the groove properly after maintenance This product is exclusively designed for use with Nikon D600 digital camera Other cameras are not compatible with this product Make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining and the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures Remove the accessory shoe cover from the camera Release the camera s focus selector lock Remove the strap or the LCD monitor cover from the camera if any of t
9. hese accessories are attached If the lens has a focus mode switch set it properly Make sure the camera is operating correctly referring to the camera s instruction manual for details When using external strobes lights or other accessories in combination with this product prepare the eguipment before setting up elf the accessories are kept watertight by O rings make sure the O rings are properly maintained If the accessories are powered by batteries make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining Make sure the equipment is operating correctly referring to the instruction manual provided with the equipment E 8 Opening and Closing the Housing Opening and closing the housing is done with the locking latches Here we will explain how to open and close the locking latches 1 With the surface of the rear case facing up press and hold the right and left locks 2 and remove the locking latches DI from the hooks 2 e JJ Z CAUTION le When removing the locking latches BF be sure to use the tips of your fingers not your fingernails If you lock the locking latch after it is removed from the hook it is easier to remove the rear case Opening a
10. ient the O ring will not slide and it will become harder to open and close the waterproof parts Because of this it could become impossible to open or close the housing or it could cause flooding so please refrain from using the housing with insufficient grease Check the O ring to make sure there are no scratches or cracks If there are replace the O ring with a new one immediately When handling the O ring do not use pointed metal objects which could damage the O ring Use of the included O ring remover is recommended O ring remover Check the O ring to make sure that there is no dust sand or hair on the O ring in the O ring s grooves or on the O ring s contact surfaces If any of these things are attached remove them completely If used as is these things could cause flooding Precautions on Handling the O ring Coat with silicone grease Silicone grease protects the O ring from 1 chafing After checking the O ring to make ge sure that there are no scratches dust or gt debris apply a light coating of silicone grease to the entire O ring with your finger Applying too much grease will make it easier for dust and debris to adhere to the O ring and could cause flooding Do not twist the O ring When fitting the O ring into the O ring groove insert it straight into the groove do not bend or twist it a Remove the O ring for inspection before each use In principle the O ring sho
11. late is attached the camera s built in flash cannot be retracted with the flash closing lever of the housing E 16 External Controls Power switch By rotating the knob as shown you can turn the power ON OFF and operate the illumination switch Release mode dial Shooting mode dial Mode dial lock button While pressing the mode dial lock button rotate the release mode dial and shooting BER mode dial to make operation settings By rotating the mode dial lock button while pressing it in you can fix it in the pressed in state Shooting mode dial y Release mode dial Be sure to release the depressed mode dial lock button before setting the rear case Exposure compensation button Exposure mode Formatting memory cards button Flash mode Light control correction button While pressing the buttons rotate the i Metering mode main command dial or sub command Formatting memory dial to make operation settings Exposure een Selecting YES for Release Button to Use compensatio Dial from the camera s custom settings menu allows adjustments normally made VAN by affected buttons being held down and a I command dial being rotated to be made by rotation of the command dial after the button is released Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details Flash mode Light control correction button External Controls Focus Zoom dial Spacer When shooting with a focus Zoo
12. m gear Pull the focus zoom dial out and rotate it so that the convex part of the dial is set in E the deep groove on the spacer ol When shooting without a focus Zoom gear ojc Pull the focus zoom dial out and rotate it Deep groove so that the convex part of the dial is set in Shallow groove the shallow groove on the spacer Z CAUTION 1 The focus zoom dial cannot be used if there is no gear mounted on the lens t O When using a zoom gear you cannot O shoot with manual focus If you will be shooting autofocus shots with the focus gear mounted on the lens make sure to use the shallow groove If you set it to the deep groove it could damage the lens Flash closing lever Movie record lever AF ON lever Push the lever to operate them Flash closing lever AE AF lock lever 1 Movie record lever Other control parts on the housing correspond to the operation parts of the digital camera Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details of each function Other controls Z CAUTION After mounting the camera in the housing make sure to check that all of the housing s control parts work properly and the camera functions correctly before underwater use E 18 External Controls Leak sensor The leak sensor lights up in red when it detects leakage underwater If it lights up surface without delay while ensuring your safety and o
13. mode selector fix the quick shoe on the camera s tripod socket 4 Attach the lens to the camera Fixing screw 5 Make sure the guick lock is in the OPEN position E 13 Mounting the camera in the Housing 6 Align the guick shoe with the guick shoe base and slide the camera fully forward into the front case To make sure that the gear attached to the lens and the gear on the front case do not hit each other rotate the focus zoom dial while sliding the camera into place 7 Align the quick lock with the LOCK position to fix the camera in place 8 Rotate the power switch on the housing so that it is facing the same way as the power switch on the camera 9 Attach the L hook to the front case Be sure to release the depressed mode dial lock button before setting the rear case 10 Close the locking latches See Opening and Closing the Housing P E 9 Make sure that the O ring is properly fitted in the O ring groove before setting of the rear case 1 Open the locking latches 2 Remove the rear case 3 Set the quick lock to the OPEN position 4 Slide the camera toward you as you remove the front case Z CAUTION If you find the fix screws are too tight use a coin or similar object to loosen the screws E 14 Connecting the Strobe Connect the strobe with the fiber optic cable option when the strobe is triggered by sensing the light from the camera s built in flash 1 Remove the fiber o
14. nce out of water remove the camera from the housing A DANGER Unauthorized disassembling and or modification could result in malfunction or flooding and void product warranty Take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for repair or inspection Never expose the battery to flame or fire or to excessive heat Never attempt to disassemble alter or directly solder the battery There are no user serviceable parts Tampering with battery may expose you to dangerous voltage battery acid or electrical shock Never short circuit the terminals of a battery as it could result in battery leakage heat generation fire or explosion Avoid contact with all metal objects during transporting and storage Move leaking batteries away from fire or open flames immediately The leaked fluid and its vapor are combustible If the battery leakage contacts your skin or clothing flush the affected area repeatedly with clean water It may irritate your skin Should it get into your eves immediately rinse them with plenty of water avoid rubbing and seek medical advice Never attempt to insert the battery upside down or backward as it could result in battery leakage or explosion Always confirm the direction of plus and minus before installation Never connect a battery directly to a plug outlet or car cigarette lighter Z WARNING Use only batteries approved for use in this product Do not mix old and new b
15. nd Closing the Housing 1 Attach the L hook to the front case 2 First put the right and left locking latches on the hooks MW and close the locking latches simultaneously 2 Z CAUTION Before aligning the rear case and front case make sure there are no specks of dust scratches or deformities on the O ring and the O ring contact surfaces Check to make sure that the locking latches are securely locked E 10 Attaching and Detaching the Port In order to use this product underwater the optional port for the camera lens must be attached to this product AN CAUTION Only the optional ports designed for SEA amp SEA digital SLR camera housings can be attached to this product Ports have different depth rating Check the depth rating for each before use This product is delivered with a housing body cap attached to the port mount Make sure to remove the housing body cap when attaching the port The housing body cap has no watertight capability When attaching the port to the housing always refer to the instruction manual provided 1 Pull the port lock on the underside of the guick shoe base toward OPEN until you hear the sound of it clicking into place 2 Align the positioning mark on the front case with the OPEN mark on the port insert the port into the front case and then rotate the port in a clockwise direction until it stops AN CAUTION Before attachi
16. ng the port make sure there are no specks of dust scratches or deformities on the O ring and the O ring contact surfaces 3 Make sure that the positioning mark on the front case and the LOCK mark on the port are aligned 4 Push the port lock toward LOCK until you hear the sound of it clicking into place Make sure that the port lock pin is engaged with the notch in the port E 11 Attaching and Detaching the Port Detaching the port 1 Set the port lock to the OPEN position 2 Hold the front case firmly and rotate the port in a counterclockwise direction AN CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the port with the port lock in the LOCK position Doing so could damage the guick shoe base If using NX 90PRO ports with 4 digit part numbers and black bayonets with this model it is necessary to modify the port s bayonet NX 90PRO ports with 5 digit part numbers and gray bayonets can be used as is For details please contact SEA amp SEA or a SEA amp SEA authorized dealer E 12 Mounting the Camera in the Housing Z CAUTION Make sure to release the camera s focus selector lock Remove the strap or the LCD monitor cover from the camera if any of these accessories are attached 1 Rotate the quick lock in the OPEN direction and then remove the quick shoe from the front case 2 2 Switch the camera s focus mode selector to M 3 With the A groove on the quick shoe aligned with the focus
17. ntil the ON Once the LED lamp is power is switched off 2 If the forked tip of the sensor section is wet wipe it with dry cloth If it is not wiped off sufficiently the LED lamp lights up when the power is switched on When the leak sensor is not to be used for long time store it with the battery removed Make sure that the ends of the forked tip of the sensor section are not in contact with each other Of XH Attaching the Optional Accessories This product accepts SEA amp SEA optional accessories By using this product in combination with those accessories you will be able to try various shooting techniques Z CAUTION Lenses strobes and other accessories have different depth rating Check the depth rating for each before use Read the instruction manual for each accessory before use How to use the Optional Connector With the Optional YS Converter N 5 pin Y GonyeierN er Connestar Connector 50123 or Optional Sync Cord 2 pin Sync Cord 2 pin Connector Connector 50122 installed in the connector hole you can connect SEA amp SEA strobe sync cords Connect the cord of the synchro connector to the camera as illustrated below Z CAUTION When connecting the strobe connector always refer to the instruction manual for the YS Converter N 5 pin Connector or Sync Cord 2 pin Connector OO Sync connector Cord E 20 Attaching the Optional Accessories B Finder Thi
18. oduct carefully so as not to scratch the front port the lens the flash window or the finder Always dry the front port the lens the flash window or the finder using a soft cloth to prevent stain or salt residue from marring the glass surface Rinse the product with fresh water after underwater use Ensure that the product is waterproofed before rinsing Refer to Maintenance and Storage P E 24 for details Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product Do not leave the product in places with hot temperatures such as inside of a car or in a car trunk in summer The heat may deform plastic parts of the product damaging internal parts and resulting in potential fire or electric shock If the product is sealed tight in hot conditions heated air expanding inside the product may deform the casing and ruin the waterproofing Do not store the product in wet or high humidity place to avoid mold rust corrosion or malfunction Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for compensation of loss of captured images or expenses caused by loss of images even if you are unable to shoot due to a product defect or malfunction SEA amp
19. or repair or inspection Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the product turn it off and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for inspection Discontinue use and turn the product off immediately should you notice flooding or leakage When the product is flooding interior pressure may build up Please be careful when opening the product as water may spurt out or the cap may open explosively and cause injuries The product has been constructed with an airtight seal When packing the product for airplane travel do not seal up the product to alleviate pressure build up due to atmospheric changes Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment Protect the interior from moisture and debris in order to prevent malfunction or flooding Avoid strong shocks impacts or excess stress to prevent malfunction damage or breakdown Make sure that the product has been securely mounted to other products in order to prevent injury fall or missing E 2 Safety Precautions Do not rest heavy weight on the product It might deform the outer casing damage internal parts make the waterproofing fail or result in fire or electric shock Please note that some marks may be left on the camera scraping against the dials or gears of the housing Handle the pr
20. ptic cable Fiber optic cable socket cap socket caps 2 Insert the fiber optic cable s connector into the socket until it stops Do not remove the caps from fiber optic cable socket not in use to keep light from entering in Z CAUTION Before inserting the fiber optic cable check to make sure that there are no scratches or dirt on the connector surface Scratches or dirt may cause the strobe to malfunction To protect the surface from scratches or dirt do not remove the caps from the fiber optic cable sockets when the cable is not inserted There is no possibility of water leaking from the fiber optic cable socket even if the fiber optic cable cable socket cap is removed underwater e After the strobe is connected to the housing make sure to check that the connected strobe functions correctly before underwater use E 15 Connecting the Strobe When using the provided light shielding plate When the strobe is triggered by sensing the light from the camera s built in flash the light from the built in flash may be exposed in the image This can be prevented by using the provided light shielding plate Attach the light shielding plate Fiber optic cable socket cap to the connector holders inside the front case using the fiber optic connector socket caps 2 Pop up the camera s built in flash and mount the camera in the housing Z CAUTION When the light shielding p
21. s product comes eguipped with a 0 5x pick up finder The finder can be replaced with an optional finder so you can change the finder magnifi cation to match your shooting conditions Replacing the finder Unit The optional VF45 1 2x 46111 or VF180 1 2x 46112 enhances magnification by 1 2x and enables subtle framing and focusing of subjects AN CAUTION When replacing the finder unit always refer to the instruction manual provided with the VF45 1 2x or VF180 1 2x Replacing the pick up finder 1 Rotate the finder unit mounted on the rear case in a counterclockwise direction to remove it The screw areas are coated in grease so be careful not to touch them 2 Rotate the replacement finder unit ina clockwise direction to attach it Z CAUTION Before attaching the finder check to make sure that there is no dust dirt or debris inside it When replacing the finder do not touch the surface of the finder lens When replacing the pick up finder always refer to the instruction manual provided E 21 Attaching the Optional Accessories i Arm For Sea Arm VII system smaller Hex wrench The Sea Arm VII system can be l Lanyard bolt a Tighten Sg 8 attached by mounting the optional Bracket Shoe 20100 on the hand grips For Sea Arm 8 system The Sea Arm 8 system can be attached by mounting the optional Bracket shoe bd Bracket Shoe 20100 or SA8 Fixed
22. ty Sensitivity automatic control button Playback zoom in Image quality Picture size button Help Protect White balance button Picture edit Picture control button Menu button Delete button Playback lever Construction Body Corrosion resistant aluminum alloy Grip Corrosion resistant die cast aluminum Depth rating 100 m 330 feet Dimensions Weight Approx 344 W x 195 H x 137 D mm 13 76 x 7 8 x 5 48 inches Approx 2700 g 5 94 Ibs housing only Accessories Silicone grease O ring remover Hex wrench 6mm for grip dismounting Hex wrench 3mm for Lanyard bolt O ring maintenance manual Instruction manual this manual Attached accessories to the product Fiber optic cable socket caps factory pre mounted cap x 2 light shielding plate attaching cap x 2 Light shielding plate CR1623 lithium battery for leak sensor The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice E 25 Memo SERLSER YPY RY H yI y IREZ SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd T 145 0062 RREAHKILTFR1 4 6 1 4 6 Kitasenzoku Ohta ku TEL 03 5701 5533 Tokyo Japan 145 0062 2 TEL 81 3 5701 5533 BDABV F ERCKYA World Customer Service Center TEL 048 255 8512 TEL 81 48 255 8512 http www seaandsea co jp http www seaandsea jp 1238 Z 01A 2013 1H 8 Current as of Jan 2013
23. uld be removed before each use so that the O ring O ring groove and O ring contact surfaces can be checked This is because you cannot find any sand or debris that may have gotten into the O ring groove if the O ring is not removed For routine maintenance prior to each use it is advisable to make sure to remove the O ring Be careful about how you store O rings When storing spare O rings or O rings that you have removed from the housing keep them in a cool place out of direct sunlight Also when storing O rings do not place heavy objects on them or twist them O rings last for one year Although it depends on how well they are maintained how often they are used and how they are stored O rings generally last for one year It is advisable to inspect them before use and replace them early Identification of Parts Accessory shoe Fiber optic cable socket Extension connector mount Shooting mode dial Mode dial lock button Metering mode Formatting memory cards button Exposure compensation button Release mode dial Flash mode Light control correction Power button switch Sub command dial Front case Quick shoe button Focus mode Tripod screw hole selector dial Flash closing lever Connector hole Main command dial r Playbaci lever Delete button Menu button AE AF lock lever Help Fa Movie record White balance lever button Playback zoom in Ima
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