Apple Home Dock User's Manual
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1. 6 STEP 2 CONNECT YOUR IPOD AND ADJUST HOMEDOCK DELUXE STAND Adjust the HomeDock Deluxe Stand to fit your particular iPod See page 8 STEP 3 SELECT YOUR MUSIC A PHOTO SLIDESHOW OR VIDEO AND PLAY Turn on HomeDock Deluxe select some music pictures or a video on your iPod and press Play To use On Screen Music Navigation press the Mode but ton page 15 on the top left of your HomeDock Deluxe remote control NOTE The current Apple iPods do not allow on screen navigation of photos or videos only music However you still can start and control the playback of photos and videos with your HomeDock Deluxe To select and play photo slideshows and videos be sure to set your HomeDock Deluxe to iPod Mode Your HomeDock Deluxe arrives in iPod Mode This mode allows you to select music photos and videos directly from your iPod then control all basic trans 1 HOMEDOCK DELUXE IPOD SUPPORT STAND 6 MINI TO RCA CABLE 7 AC POWER ADAPTER port functions like Play Pause Fast Forward Reverse etc with the aosustmentscrew REMOTE coNTROL acae power status LIGHT HomeDock Deluxe remote control from the couch 4 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 15 Setting Up HomeDock De ASSEMBLING YOUR DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE BASIC CONNECTION OF HOMEDOCK DELUXE TO YOUR HOME STEREO AND TV 1 Remove the adjustment screw on top of the Dock 1 Plug the included AC power adapter into the back of the HomeDock 2 Fit the iPod Support Stand into t2. and clear MUTE SLIDESHOW MUSIC BACKLIGHT IPOD NANO IS A SLIDESHOW NO GO temporarily turns the Unfortunately the iPod nano does not currently support external playback of D KOMEDIE DELUXE iPod backlight on its internal photos However all music functions including On Screen Music Navigation work just great with the iPod nano 16 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 17 Watching iPod Videos The HomeDock Deluxe will display your iPod s videos on your television with Le ere eae video compatible iPods Load up your favorite sitcom on your video compatible iPod and follow these simple steps 1 Dock your iPod onto your HomeDock Deluxe make sure it s in iPod Mode 2 Navigate select and play a Video from your iPod You can use the MODE POWER Remote s Nav arrows to navigate your iPod s menus and make your selec e turn HomeDock Deluxe on or off tion Be sure to select TV ON when prompted by your iPod IPOD MENU UP 3 Control Play Pause Fast Forward Reverse and more from the comfort of your couch with the HomeDock Deluxe remote control IPOD MENU DOWN Refer to the diagram on the next page to learn how to direct your video slideshows using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control VOLUME NOTE If you have questions or need help setting up your iPod for videos please visit Apple Support at www apple com support ipod PLAY PAUSEVIDEO PREVIOUS VIDEO NEXT VIDEO NOT QUITE DVD QUALITY JUST YET The iPod videos are very watc
3. ARE MY PODCASTS WHEN I M USING ON SCREEN NAVIGATION The HomeDock Deluxe categorizes your Podcasts under Genres Just select Genres from the Music Menu and find the Podcast you d like to hear If you want you can organize your Podcasts into a Playlist in iTunes and then access them on your television using the HomeDock Deluxe NOTE Your iPod will sometimes organize certain Podcasts under Albums or Artists so be sure to check there as well MY HOMEDOCK DELUXE ISN T WORKING WHAT S THE DEAL First be sure that your HomeDock Deluxe is powered on Next make sure that you are in the desired mode On Screen Navigation or iPod To change modes simply push the Mode button on your Remote Control I VE SELECTED A VIDEO OR PHOTO SLIDESHOW TO PLAY ON MY TV BUT INSTEAD IT S ONLY PLAYING ON MY IPOD S SCREEN On your iPod check to see that your TV Out setting under Video Slideshow Settings is set to either Ask or On Your Video or Slideshow will not play on your TV unless you select TV On when prompted by your iPod in the Ask setting or you have selected On under TV Out in Video Settings Your iPod arrives in the Ask setting so you will have to select TV On each time you start up a video or photo slideshow unless you change your iPod s Settings NTSC PAL SWITCHING The HomeDock Deluxe s default broadcast format is NTSC However it is PAL compatible too If you have a TV that is formatted for
4. C Tips and Troubleshooting WHY CAN T I USE ON SCREEN NAVIGATION TO BROWSE AND SELECT MY VIDEOS AND SLIDESHOWS USING THE HOMEDOCK DELUXE The current Apple iPod firmware requires that you select and start video or photo slideshows on the iPod itself It does not allow on screen navigation of videos or photos only music You can however control playback and trans port functions of videos and photos like Play Pause Fast Forward Rewind etc using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote To see the many functions you can control with the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control refer to Playing Photo Slideshows or Watching iPod Videos See pages 14 16 DOES THE HOMEDOCK DELUXE CHARGE MY IPOD S BATTERY Yes The HomeDock Deluxe fully charges and powers your iPod whenever your iPod is connected DO HAVE TO USE A TV WITH THE HOMEDOCK DELUXE No The only time you need a TV is to view Videos or Photos from a Video or Photo compatible iPod or for on screen navigation of your music With all other uses the HomeDock Deluxe is a music based remote controlled home docking system for your iPod that requires nothing but a stereo or powered speakers to play your iPod s music Of course to get the most out of your HomeDock Deluxe you should connect it to a TV and home stereo Remember in order to use On Screen Music Navigation to select and choose your music you have to connect your HomeDock Deluxe to your TV 22 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL WHERE
5. DLO HomeDock Deluxe USER MANUAL 2006 Digital Lifestyle Outfitters HomeDock Deluxe Digital Lifestyle Outfitters and DLO logo are trademarks of Digital Lifestyle Outfitters iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in Taiwan M99765 060224D 2 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL Contents Getting Started Setting Up HomeDock Deluxe Connecting Your iPod HomeDock Deluxe Modes On Screen Music Navigation HomeDock Deluxe Settings Playing and Controlling Music Playing Photo Slideshows Watching iPod Videos Using with PC or Mac Troubleshooting amp Tips Tech Specs Warranty 10 13 14 16 18 20 21 23 24 w Getting Started To use On Screen Music Navigation switch your HomeDock Deluxe to On Screen Music Navigation Mode by simply pushing the Mode button on the top left of your HomeDock Deluxe remote control For more information on HomeDock Deluxe Modes please carefully read page 9 Congratulations on your purchase of the DLO HomeDock Deluxe Dock for iPod with On Screen Navigation the iPod dock that lets you enjoy your iPod s music photos and videos in your living room Connecting HomeDock Deluxe to your home entertainment center is a snap We ll get you started in three easy steps STEP 1 ASSEMBLE YOUR HOMEDOCK DELUXE Attach the HomeDock Deluxe iPod Support Stand and make the proper power audio and video connections to your Home Entertainment Center See page
6. HomeDock Deluxe s super cool On Screen Music Navigation On Screen Navigation Mode Refer to the diagram on the opposite page to learn how to direct your music using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control Tips amp Tricks for Playing Music USE PLAYLISTS Playlists are a good way to group music by moods genres new albums etc For example set up a cocktails Playlist then a dinner Playlist then an after dinner Playlist NOTE Next Music Playlist and Previous Music Playlist buttons operate in iPod Mode only ADJUST VOLUME FOR BEST SOUND QUALITY If your iPod s music through your HomeDock Deluxe sounds unusually low or noisy be sure that your HomeDock Deluxe s volume is set at an adequate level The balance of volume between your HomeDock Deluxe and Stereo TV can affect the audio quality significantly 14 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL CONTROLLING YOUR MUSIC IN ON SCREEN NAVIGATION MODE OR IPOD MODE MODE toggle between iPod Mode and On Screen Navigation Mode LEFT NAV ARROW DOWN NAV ARROW VOLUME PREVIOUS REWIND press and hold to rewind PREVIOUS MUSIC PLAYLIST iPod Mode only SHUFFLE toggle between off song shuffle and album shuffle MUTE D HOMEDOCK DELUXE POWER turn HomeDock Deluxe on or off UP NAV ARROW RIGHT NAV ARROW SELECT PLAY PAUSE MUSIC NEXT FAST FORWARD press and hold to fast forward NEXT MUSIC PLAYLIST iPod Mode only REPEAT iPod Mode only BACKLIGHT t
7. ON TO SAVE A STEP On your iPod you can set your TV Out setting to TV On and it won t ask you every time you watch a video whether a TV is hooked up or not If you ever want to watch a video on your iPod screen again simply go to Video Settings and change the preference back 20 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL The HomeDock Deluxe can also act as a desktop dock for your iPod to sync your iPod to any PC or Mac Simply connect the HomeDock Deluxe to your computer via USB cable not included and update your iPod in iTunes by sim ply sliding your iPod onto your HomeDock Deluxe CONNECTING HOMEDOCK DELUXE TO YOUR PC OR MAC 1 Use any standard USB 2 0 compatible A to B cable not included to con nect the HomeDock Deluxe base to your home computer 2 Your iPod will now sync with your computer iTunes using the HomeDock Deluxe as your desktop iPod dock 3 You can now control your iPod using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control But to hear your iPod directly you have to connect your HomeDock Deluxe audio output to your computer s audio input TIPS amp TRICKS FOR USING WITH MAC OR PC To enjoy your iPod s music while it is docked on your desk either connect your HomeDock Deluxe to a pair of Powered Speakers or plug it into the input of your computer to play through its speakers Be sure to update your iTunes software to the most recent version to insure the best results using your HomeDock Deluxe with your Mac or P
8. PAL and your iPod s TV signal is set for PAL simply select the PAL setting on the back of the HomeDock Deluxe base unit 24 Tech Specs INPUTS OUTPUTS Left Right Audio analog audio output Video composite video output S Video separated analog video output Power Adapter Input 100 240VAC 47 63 Hz Power Adapter Output 10VDC 1 5 amps max USB A standard universal serial bus USB 2 0 REMOTE CONTROL Battery 3V type CR2032 or equivalent TELEVISION VIDEO FORMAT NTSC PAL switchable DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL IPOD MODELS SUPPORTED Music Compatibility All Dockable iPods excluding 3G iPod iPod mini 4GB 6GB 4G iPod with Click Wheel 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB U2 4G iPod with Color Display 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB U2 iPod nano 1GB 2GB 4GB 5G iPod with Video 30GB 60GB Picture Compatibility All iPods with Color Display excluding iPod nano 4G iPod with Color Display 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB U2 5G iPod with Video 30GB 60GB Video Compatibility All iPods with Video capability 5G iPod with Video 30GB 60GB NOTE Apple iPod models listed as of March 2006 Warranty Digital Lifestyle Outfitters Limited Manufacturer s Warranty What This Warranty Covers DLO Digital Lifestyle Outfitters warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for DLO What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warrant
9. arranties including without limitation warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the duration of this warran ty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Restrictions On Damages DLO is not responsible for direct special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of warranty or condition or under any other legal theory including without lim itation lost profits downtime goodwill damage to or replacement of equipment and property failure to maintain the confidentiality of data stored on the product and any costs of recovering reprogramming or reproducing any program or data stored in or used with products manufactured by or for DLO Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you W1000 050803 B N a 26 FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
10. do not allow on screen navigation of photos or AB For Grace w Scroll up or down to select the particular song you would like to play Then with the song highlighted press Play or hit the Right Nav Arrow on the Remote Control Appim ami Grange videos only music However you still can control the playback of slideshows and video like Play Pause Fast Forward etc with your HomeDock Deluxe To select and play photo slideshows and videos be sure to set your HomeDock Deluxe to iPod Mode 10 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 11 HomeDock Deluxe Settings On Screen Music Navigation Tips amp Tricks SHUFFLE FUNCTIONS DURING ON SCREEN NAVIGATION There are two ways to use Shuffle with your HomeDock Deluxe in On Screen Navigation Music Mode 1 To immediately begin shuffling your entire music library simply select Shuffle Songs from the HomeDock Deluxe Main Menu 2 Shuffle your music in any song list such as Playlists Artists Albums Songs etc Simply press the Shuffle button on your Remote and your HomeDock Deluxe will then randomly select and play songs from your current list The shuffle icon will appear in the right corner of your Status Bar when you are playing songs in Shuffle Mode SPEED SCROLL FUNCTION Since your iPod might contain thousands of songs the HomeDock Deluxe fea tures a handy Speed Scroll feature that lets you rapidly scroll through giant lists in seconds By holding the Down Nav Arrow or Up Na
11. emporarily turns the iPod backlight on screen saver shortcut Playing Photo Slideshows CONTROLLING YOUR PHOTOS Family vacation slideshows are back with the HomeDock Deluxe Load up hun IN IPOD MODE dreds of pictures on your photo compatible iPod and follow these simple steps 1 Dock your iPod onto your HomeDock Deluxe make sure it s in iPod Mode 2 Navigate select and play a Slideshow from your iPod You can use the Remote s Nav arrows to navigate your iPod s menus and make your selec MODE POWER tion Be sure to select TV ON when prompted by your iPod switch to iPod Mode turn HomeDock Deluxe on or off to view pictures IPOD MENU UP 3 Control Play Pause Next Slide Previous Slide and more from the comfort of your couch with the HomeDock Deluxe remote control i IPOD MENU DOWN Refer to the diagram on the opposite page to learn how to direct your photo slideshows using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control NOTE If you have questions or need help setting up your iPod for Photos and VOLUME Slideshows please visit Apple Support at www apple com support ipod PLAY PAUSE SLIDESHOW N g PREVIOUS PICTURE NEXT PICTURE Tips amp Tricks for Playing Photo Slideshows SELECT A GOOD SOUNDTRACK FOR THE SHOW Slideshows are so much better with the right music accompanying your living room iPod picture show On your iPod choose a song for each slideshow and it will play through your HomeDock Deluxe loud
12. hable on a full size TV but don t expect perfect DVD quality Video currently available at the iTunes Store is highly compressed down to 320x240 pixels That s 1 4 the size of regular broadcast quality SHUFFLE REPEAT 640x480 video playlist shuffle toggle between off repeat single video and repeat all videos Video compatible iPods do an amazing job of upconverting its smaller videos to MUTE VIDEO AUDIO ears sociated broadcast quality but again don t expect a DVD quality picture it s more like a backlight on ete D HOMEDOCK DELUXE VCR For the best picture quality possible do connect your HomeDock Deluxe to your TV using the S Video output S Video Cable sold separately 18 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 19 Using with PC or Mac Tips amp Tricks for Playing iPod Videos WHY CAN T I USE ON SCREEN NAVIGATION TO BROWSE AND SELECT MY VIDEOS AND SLIDESHOWS USING THE HOMEDOCK DELUXE The current Apple iPod firmware requires that you select and start video or photo slideshows on the iPod itself It does not allow on screen navigation of videos or photos only music You can however control playback and trans port functions of videos and photos like Play Pause Fast Forward Rewind etc using the HomeDock Deluxe Remote To see the many functions you can control with the HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control refer to Playing Photo Slideshows or Watching iPod Videos See pages 14 16 SET YOUR IPOD S TV OUT SETTING TO
13. he cavity on top of the HomeDock Deluxe Deluxe base and theothemendinto anyavailable AC power outlet NOTE Be sure to line up the Support Stand s cutout slot with the adjust Plug the included A V Cable into the back of the HomeDock Deluxe base ment screw on the Dock Be sure to match the color on the A V plugs red white and yellow with the corresponding jack color or input type bd 3 Tighten the Support Stand s adjustment screw to secure the Stand in place Do not over tighten the screw wo Plug the other end of the A V Cable into the corresponding jacks of any available input on your home stereo receiver and or TV White plug Left CONNECTING HOMEDOCK DELUXE audio Red plug Right audio and Yellow plug Video There are several different ways you can connect HomeDock Deluxe to your NOTE S Video can be used for even better video performance S Video existing Home Entertainment Center Generally we recommend you connect cable is sold separately the L and R Audio Out to your stereo directly and Video Out directly to your TV But it s perfectly fine to connect Audio and Video to your TV HomeDock Deluxe 4 Using your HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control turn on your HomeDock works great connected solely to your home stereo although you wouldn t be Deluxe Also turn on your home stereo and or TV to then select the cor able to use On Screen Navigation If you want use your Homedock Deluxe in rect input for the HomeDock Deluxe On Sc
14. may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION To assure continued FCC compliance Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 27 Thanks again for your purchase of the DLO HomeDock Deluxe Where your iPod lives at home DIGITAL LIFESTYLE OUTFITTERS VISIT US AT DLO COM 2006 DIGITAL LIFESTYLE OUTFITTERS
15. n Screen Music Navigation TO SELECT MUSIC USING ON SCREEN NAVIGATION Use On Screen Navigation Mode to control and display your iPod s music including playlists albums artists songs etc You can also choose your own Color Themes and Screen Savers to customize your HomeDock Deluxe To navigate through the categories of your music ame lc e HomeDe 1 Select Music from the Main Menu screen 2 Select the listing of music you would like to view Playlists Artists Gate pe Albums Songs Genres Composers or Audiobooks Pais HF all e ei Hong 3 Scroll up or down to select the particular song you would like to play Then With the song highlighted press Enter or hit the Right Nav Arrow From the Main Menu screen you can also go immediately to your iPod s Playlists and choose one to listen to You can even choose Shuffle Songs to play songs randomly from your library BASIC ON SCREEN MUSIC NAVIGATION Any time that you have a track playing from your iPod using the HomeDock Dane 4 1 Select Music from the Main Menu screen Deluxe the current track info is displayed at the top of your TV screen The Eh DR X eelset the muse vou wouid tikeisyiew bv HomeDock also displays a track countdown timer the track progress bar the 4 a f your iPod as well as album and playlist if applicable information ree ee a abe Albumis Songs a nemeory p pay PP dires petri oe raw Composers or Audiobooks NOTE The current Apple iPods
16. reen Navigation Mode or to select and view videos from your iPod you don up Toyu USING HOMEDOCK DELUXE WITH POWERED SPEAKERS 1 Plug the included AC power adapter into the back of the HomeDock Deluxe base then into any available AC power outlet 2 Connect the included RCA to mini Audio Adapter to the Left and Right e e Outputs on the back of your HomeDock Deluxe S VIDEO VIDEO auo Q 10V DC 3 Using a mini to mini cable included with most powered speakers con nect your HomeDock Deluxe to the Input on the powered speakers 4 Using your HomeDock Deluxe Remote Control turn on your HomeDock Deluxe Also turn on your powered speakers 6 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL 17 Connecting Your iPod ADJUSTING HOMEDOCK DELUXE TO FIT YOUR IPOD The HomeDock Deluxe can fit any dockable iPod It can even be used with many iPod cases left on The first time you use your iPod and if you ever use another size iPod you should adjust the HomeDock s Support Stand to accommodate your particular iPod Follow these steps to do so 1 Loosen the Support Stand Screw and slide the Support Stand as far back as it can go N Connect your iPod by carefully low ering it onto the iPod dock connec tor of the HomeDock Deluxe w Slide the Support Stand toward the iPod until the iPod is gently resting against the Support Stand Pad The back of the iPod should be parallel with the Support Stand and not leaning more for
17. v Arrow button your HomeDock Deluxe will scroll through several screens of selections and then begin Speed Scrolling through multiple pages until you arrive at your particular choice 12 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL You can personalize your HomeDock Deluxe by selecting HomeDock Settings in the Main Menu screen From there you can choose different Color Themes Screen Savers and Screen Saver times THEMES Choose between 4 different HomeDock Deluxe Color Themes to match your room decor or personal taste Themes include Aqua Forest Green Metal and Teal SCREEN SAVERS A Screen Saver will automatically come on after a period of user inactivity Music will continue to play either way Select from the following Status Bar displays the current song information and play status DLO Logo bounces your favorite logo around the screen Black displays a dark screen The push of any key on the remote will wake the HomeDock Deluxe screen SCREEN SAVER TIME Set your Screen Saver to appear after 2 minutes 5 min 10 min or Never Tip You can start up your HomeDock Deluxe Screen Saver at any time by sim ply pressing the Backlight button on your Remote Control Playing and Controlling Music The HomeDock Deluxe lets you enjoy your iPod s music through your home stereo powered speakers and television You can either select your music directly from your iPod iPod Mode or you can view navigate and select your music using
18. ward or backward A Tighten the Support Stand Screw to keep in in place 8 DLO HOMEDOCK DELUXE USER MANUAL HomeDock Deluxe Modes HomeDock Deluxe has two distinct modes On Screen Navigation Mode and iPod Mode It s very important to understand the differences in the two NOTE Your HomeDock Deluxe arrives in iPod Mode To toggle between iPod Mode and On Screen Navigation Mode simply push the Mode button on the top left of your HomeDock Deluxe remote control ON SCREEN NAVIGATION MODE Use On Screen Navigation Mode when e HomeDock Deluxe is connected to a TV e you want to view and select your iPod s music from your TV screen e you wish to see iPod s currently playing song and information On Screen Navigation Mode allows you to view navigate and select your iPod s music on your TV screen You can change display settings view currently play ing song info view songs by category or use iPod s song info as a screensaver IPOD MODE Use iPod Mode when e you want to view iPod photo slideshows or iPod videos from your iPod e you re using HomeDock Deluxe connected to your stereo but not your TV e you want to play iPod s music without turning on your TV iPod Mode lets you browse and select music pictures and video directly on your iPod You can navigate iPod s menu screens via the arrow buttons on the HomeDock Deluxe s remote control or directly on the iPod itself while docked on top of your HomeDock Deluxe O
19. y does not apply to damage caused by a accident abuse misuse misapplication ordinary wear improper maintenance failure to follow instructions or products not manufactured by or for DLO and b aftermarket services including upgrades and expan sions How Long This Warranty Lasts This warranty lasts for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of orig inal retail purchase What DLO Will Do If a defect exists DLO will exchange the product at its option with a product that is new or has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and that is at least functionally equiv alent to the original product DLO will warrant a replacement product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of replacement How To Get Service In order to be eligible for this warranty you MUST register your purchase at www dlo com register within thirty 30 days of purchasing this product If you believe that this product is defective in materials or workmanship please e mail customerservice ddlo com with a brief description of the problem for further instructions No Change To Warranty No DLO reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or country Restrictions On Implied Warranties All implied w
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