KS-AR8001D
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1. TROUBLESHOOTING For more details consult your JVC car audio dealer The Status lamp does not light e Change the fuses if the current one is blown e Confirm the connections for the power supply see POWER SUPPLY on page 1 e Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car e Turn on the equipment connected to this unit e Use a relay if your system employs so many amplifiers e Confirm the battery voltage 11 V to 16 V The Status lamp lights in red and or the unit heats up abnormally e Use speakers of a suitable impedance e Correct the speaker wirings if they are short circuited e Leave the unit turned off for a while to cool it down The Status lamp lights in violet frequently Clipping e Lower the input level with the Input LEVEL controller until the lamp lights in violet a few times It means that the amplifier circuits are overloaded and the sound may distort due to too much input from the car receiver No sound is heard e Confirm the connections for the power supply see POWER SUPPLY on page 1 e Connect the RCA pin cords to the INPUT jacks e Confirm the speaker wirings See SPEAKER CONNECTIONS on page 2 Alternator noise is heard e Keep the leads of the POWER terminals away from the RCA pin cords e Keep the RCA pin cords away from other electrical cables in the car e Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car e Make sure2. leplele 1 1 1 lSlelels 9 9 SPEAKER OUTPUT Incoming signals are emitted through the PRE OUT Jacks 1 RCA pin cords not included with this unit 2 Be sure to connect the line output from the receiver to the left L MONQO jack on this unit CONTROLS To operate the following controls detach the control cover Attach it again after operation BASS BOOST SUBSONIC Status lamp The lamp normally lights in blue while the unit is turned on e When the lamp does not light e When the lamp lights in red e When the lamp lights in violet frequently It indicates there may be a problem See TROUBLESHOOTING on the right column E Input LEVEL controller The input level can be adjusted with this control when this unit is connected to other source equipment Adjust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped LPF Low Pass Filter controller Adjust the cutoff frequency the Low Pass Filter transmits frequencies lower than the cutoff frequency within the range of 50 Hz to 300 Hz Adjust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to 50 Hz when the unit is shipped D PHASE switch Select either normal NOM or reverse REV whichever reproduces a better sound This Switch is preset to NOM when the unit is shipped B BASS BOOST controller Turning this boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of O dB to 18 dB A
3. To an accessory terminal D EA TOEN INSTALLATION _ _ SS ee qm Remote turn on line The following illustration shows a typical installation However you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits consult your JVC IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT car audio dealer or a company RI Ignition switch JVC car receiver etc supplying the kits Car battery Mount this unit on a firm surface such as in the trunk or under the front seat e Since heat is generated in the unit do not mount it near inflammable objects In addition mount it in an area that will not prevent the unit from dissipating the heat e Do not mount the unit in the places subject to heat near a radiator in a glove compartment or in insulated areas such as under a car mat that will prevent the unit from dissipating heat e When mounting the unit under the front seat make sure that adjusting the seat position will not catch any wire of the unit To prevent short circuits while making connections keep the battery s negative terminal disconnected 1 Remote turn on line not included with this unit a When you use a JVC car receiver with a remote lead connect to the remote lead O When you connect a unit without a remote lead connect to the accessory circuit of the car which is activated by the ignition switch In this case noise may occur when the car receiver is turned
4. REM AWG 18 to AWG 8 The cross section is about 0 8 mm to 8 mm2 e SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals AWG 18 to AWG 8 The cross section is about 0 8 mm to 8 mm2 If you have any questions regarding the thickness of the power cord etc consult your nearest JVC car audio dealer 1 Peel off the insulating vinyl cover of a lead to expose the conductor gos inside e The exposed conductor should be 5 16 inch 7 mm to 7 16 inch g Screw Dia 3 16 inch 4 mm x 13 16 inch 20 mm 10 mm long If shorter it may cause poor conductivity If longer it may cause a short circuit 2 Loosen the hex screw in a terminal with the provided hex wrench and insert the conductor into the terminal y L Drilled hole e Use the appropriate hex wrench for each terminal 4 mm B and GND terminals O 3 mm REM and SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals 7 3 Fix the hex screw again to secure the conductor SPEAKER SYSTEMS Make sure to comply with the following notes e Be sure not to connect the terminals of the speakers to a common point e If the same lead is used to connect all of the speakers this unit cannot be used Always use independent leads for each speaker In this case redo the wiring SPEAKER CONNECTIONS e Use speakers with an impedance of 2 Q to 8 Q e Use speakers which have sufficient capacity for the unit Connection varies depending on the number of the speakers used in your car Select the appropriate conn
5. floating ground system so comply with the following Do not connect the terminals of the speakers to each other Do not connect the terminals of the speakers to the metal body or chassis Side of the unit e Cover the unused terminals with insulating tape to prevent them from short circuiting e When an extension lead is used it should be as thick and short as possible connect it firmly with insulating tape e Be sure to leave an appropriate space between the antenna and the wires of this unit e When replacing the fuse only use a 25 A fuse e Do not let pebbles sand or metallic objects get inside the unit e To keep the heat dissipation mechanism running effectively wipe the accumulated dust off periodically e Listening to the tape radio CD or Digital Audio Player etc with the volume set at a high level for a long period of time will exhaust the battery while the engine is turned off or while the engine is idling e This unit becomes very hot Be careful not to touch the unit not only when using but for a while after using DO NOT disassemble the units since there are no user serviceable parts inside Spacer Spacer ell rn Bracket L Bracket L POWER SUPPLY o Not included with this unit Lle B REM GND POWER CE S E De sy gt For Customer Use Enter below the Mo
6. ARSENAL KS AR8001D vriettcor POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS ui AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH C When you use more than one KS AR8000 series amplifier you can pile up to three of them using the provided brackets and hex screws in two ways X or Y 1 Attach the provided spacers to the bottom of the amplifier and power z ot Ny Rava AS TEN Spacer s bottom at ont I nl Thank you for purchasing an ARSENAL product Please read all instructions carefully before operation to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit 2 Fix the amplifiers on both sides with the brackets I as illustrated This unit is designed to be connected to subwoofers Be sure to mount the lowest amplifier as illustrated on B e Before piling amplifiers as X first make the connections for the power supply see For safety POWER SUPPLY below and speakers see SPEAKER CONNECTIONS on page 2 e Do not raise the volume level too much as this will block outside sounds making driving dangerous X o Y Stop the car before performing any complicated operations Bracket 1 Bracket 1 CAUTIONS AND NOTES This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC NEGATIVE ground electrical systems e This unit uses BTL Balanced Transformerless amplifier circuitry i e
7. European Union Dear Customer This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety European representative of Victor Company of Japan Limited is JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH Company name changed in JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach 10 05 52 61145 Friedberg Germany
8. If you have any questions regarding the thickness of the power cord etc consult your nearest JVC IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT car audio dealer If shorter it may cause poor conductivity If longer it may cause a short circuit 2 Loosen the hex screw in a terminal with the provided hex wrench 1 Peel off the insulating vinyl cover of a lead to expose the conductor Gos inside e The exposed conductor should be 7 mm to 10 mm long g and insert the conductor into the terminal e Use the appropriate hex wrench for each terminal y L Drilled hole 4 mm B and GND terminals 3mm REM and SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals ro 3 Fix the hex screw again to secure the conductor ee SPEAKER SYSTEMS Make sure to comply with the following notes e Be sure not to connect the terminals of the speakers to a common point e If the same lead is used to connect all of the speakers this unit cannot be used Always use independent leads for each speaker In this case redo the wiring SPEAKER CONNECTIONS e Use speakers with an impedance of 2 Q to 8 Q e Use speakers which have sufficient capacity for the unit Connection varies depending on the number of the speakers used in your car Select the appropriate connection referring to the following diagrams Before connecting e Securely connect all the parts If the connections are loose due to contact resistance etc heat will break out and may cause an accident Secure and cov
9. Union only EN FR 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited 1207KMMMDWTKC KS AR8001D POWER AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS 1207KMMMDWTKG LVT1812 001A a E U 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited ENGLISH When you use more than one KS AR8000 series amplifier you can pile up to three of them using the provided brackets and hex screws in two ways X or Y 1 Attach the provided spacers to the bottom of the amplifier and Spacer s bottom Thank you for purchasing a JVC product Please read all instructions carefully before operation to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the unit 2 Fix the amplifiers on both sides with the brackets I as illustrated e Be sure to mount the lowest amplifier as illustrated on B e Before piling amplifiers as X first make the connections for the power supply see For safety POWER SUPPLY below and speakers see SPEAKER CONNECTIONS on page 2 e Do not raise the volume level too much as this will block outside sounds making driving dangerous X e Stop the car before performing any complicated operations Bracket 1 Y Bracket I Spacer This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC NEGATIVE ground electrical systems e This unit uses BTL Balanced Transformerless am
10. del No and Serial No which are located on the top or bottom of the tt ft cabinet Retain this information for future reference To metallic body or chassis Model No Serial No y 8 i To an accessory terminal D EA TOEN INSTALLATION _ _ SS ee qm Remote turn on line The following illustration shows a typical installation However you should make adjustments corresponding to your specific car If you have any questions or require information regarding ay Pa installation kits consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying the kits RI Ignition switch Car battery Mount this unit on a firm surface such as in the trunk or under the front seat e Since heat is generated in the unit do not mount it near inflammable objects In addition mount it in an area that will not prevent the unit from dissipating the heat To prevent short circuits while making connections keep the battery s negative terminal e Do not mount the unit in the places subject to heat near a radiator ina glove compartment disconnected or in insulated areas such as under a car mat that will prevent the unit from dissipating heat e When mounting the unit under the front seat make sure that adjusting the seat position will not catch any wire of the unit 1 Remote turn on line not included with this unit a When you use a JVC car receiver with a remote lead connect to the remote lead O When you connect a unit without a remote l
11. djust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped SUBSONIC filter controller Adjust the cutoff frequency the subsonic filter rejects frequencies lower than the cutoff frequency within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz This control is preset to 20 Hz when the unit is shipped Connecting the wired remote control unit RM RK130 purchased separately Using JVC s wired remote control unit RM RK130 you can adjust the bass boost from your seat without having to adjust the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier see CONTROLS above Set the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier to MIN when you use RM RK130 Installation 1 Mount RM RK130 on a firm surface such as under the dashboard Under the dashboard etc qj ___ Drilled hole Screw Dia 3 16 inch 4 mm x 1 2 inch 8 12 mm provided for RM RK130 2 Connect RM RK130 to the REMOTE terminal on the amplifier with the Remote Cord provided with RM RK130 Remote Cord provided with 1 RM RK130 RM RK130 Using the controller The BASS BOOST controller boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to 18 dB Adjust the level while listening to the sound The POWER lamp lights in green while RM RK130 is turned on mspoor POWER lamp _ Ce ave men nies BASS BOOST CO ntroller
12. ead connect to the accessory circuit of the car which is activated by the ignition switch In this case noise may occur when the car receiver is turned on or off To avoid this noise do not turn on or off the car receiver itself You can turn on or off the car receiver along with the on off operation of the ignition switch 2 Ground lead not included with this unit 3 Power cord not included with this unit e When using a power cord be sure to add a 40 A fuse near the battery as shown Under the front seat Onto the trunk floor e Connect to the battery s gt terminal only after all the other connections have been made If the Status lamp see CONTROLS on page 3 lights in red it indicates incorrect speaker wiring or connections In this case see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 3 Be sure to correct the speaker wiring and other connections When mounting this unit be sure to use the provided screws If any other screws are used there is a risk of loosening the unit or damaging parts inside it e Before drilling holes in the trunk to install the unit make sure that there is a sufficient Space under the trunk so that you do not drill holes in the fuel tank etc e To detach and rotate the Logo Plate use the provided hex wrench 3 mm TERMINAL CONNECTIONS The appropriate wire gauge for each terminal is as follows e POWER terminals B and GND AWG 8 to AWG 4 The cross section is about 8 mm to 21 mm2
13. ection referring to the following diagrams Before connecting e Securely connect all the parts If the connections are loose due to contact resistance etc heat will break out and may cause an accident Secure and cover the cords with insulating tape and run them under the car mats Subwoofer system Line Out Rear or Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer yy Isisiisls SPEAKER OUTPUT Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 2Q to 8Q 2 subwoofer system Line Out Rear or Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4Q to 8Q 5 speaker system plus subwoofer 5 1 channel 3 amplifiers Front Speaker Rear Speaker left right left right Line Out Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer Line Out Center B ARSENAL amplifier etc purchased separately L Center Speaker Connect the Line Output from the receiver to the INPUT jacks on this unit using RCA pin cords not included with this unit Subwoofer system 2 channel output Line Out Rear or Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc L Subwoofer JERE BICILILI TI 2 2 Pa SPEAKER OUTPUT Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Q to 8Q 2 subwoofer system 2 amplifiers Line Out Rear or l Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer L lplplele I I islet TF ts R R PREOUT INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Subwoofer
14. er the cords with insulating tape and run them under the car mats Subwoofer system Line Out Rear or Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer yy Isisiisls SPEAKER OUTPUT Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 2Q to 8Q 2 subwoofer system Line Out Rear or Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUT Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4Q to 8Q 5 speaker system plus subwoofer 5 1 channel 3 amplifiers Front Speaker Rear Speaker left right left right Line Out Rear Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer Line Out Center B JVC power amplifier etc purchased separately i Center Speaker Connect the Line Output from the receiver to the INPUT jacks on this unit using RCA pin cords not included with this unit Subwoofer system 2 channel output Line Out Rear or l Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc JERE BICILILI TI 2 2 Pa SPEAKER OUTPUT Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Q to 8Q 2 subwoofer system 2 amplifiers Line Out Rear or l Subwoofer Out JVC car receiver etc Subwoofer L lplplele I I islet TF ts R R PREOUT INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT Subwoofer leplele 1 1 1 lSlelels 9 9 SPEAKER OUTPUT Incoming signals are emitted through the PRE OUT Jacks 1 RCA pin cords not included with this unit 2 Be sure to connect the line output from the
15. from the antenna aerial lead SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Power Output RMS Power Output 800 W 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Q and lt 1 THD N 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 2 Q and lt 1 THD N 4 Q 2 Q to 8 Q allowance 20 Hz to 300 Hz 0 3 dB Subsonic filter cuts off extremely low frequency signals The cutoff frequency is adjustable within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz 2 V 44 KQ 0 3 V to 6 V variable Less than 0 04 at 100 Hz 80 dBA reference 1 W into 4 Q DC 14 4 V 11 V to 16 V allowance Negative ground 200 mm x 62 mm x 182 mm 2 kg Screw 4 x 20 mm x 4 Hex Screw M4 x 10 mm x 8 Hex wrench 4mm x 1 3mm x 1 Spacer x 4 Bracket Lx4 Ix4 Load Impedance Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Impedance Distortion Signal to Noise Ratio Power Requirement Grounding system Dimensions WxHxD Mass approx Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol indicates that the product with this symbol should not be disposed as general household waste at its end of life If you wish to dispose of this product please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country and municipality By disposing of this product correctly you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health This symbol is only valid in the
16. off frequency within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz This control is preset to 20 Hz when the unit is shipped Connecting the wired remote control unit RM RK130 purchased separately Using JVC s wired remote control unit RM RK130 you can adjust the bass boost from your seat without having to adjust the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier see CONTROLS above Set the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier to MIN when you use RM RK130 Installation 1 Mount RM RK130 on a firm surface such as under the dashboard Under the dashboard etc qj ___ Drilled hole 2 Connect RM RK130 to the REMOTE terminal on the amplifier with the Remote Cord provided with RM RK130 Remote Cord provided with 1 RM RK130 RM RK130 Using the controller The BASS BOOST controller boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to 18 dB Adjust the level while listening to the sound The POWER lamp lights in green while RM RK130 is turned on mspoor POWER lamp _ Ce ave men nies BASS BOOST CO ntroller TROUBLESHOOTING For more details consult your JVC IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT car audio dealer The Status lamp does not light e Change the fuses if the current one is blown e Confirm the connections for the power supply see POWER SUPPLY on page 1 e Connect the ground lead
17. on or off To avoid this noise do not turn on or off the car receiver itself You can turn on or off the car receiver along with the on off operation of the ignition switch 2 Ground lead not included with this unit 3 Power cord not included with this unit e When using a power cord be sure to add a 40 A fuse near the battery as shown e Connect to the battery s terminal only after all the other connections have been made If the Status lamp see CONTROLS on page 3 lights in red it indicates incorrect speaker wiring or connections In this case see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 3 Be sure to correct the speaker wiring and other connections Under the front seat Onto the trunk floor When mounting this unit be sure to use the provided screws If any other screws are used there is a risk of loosening the unit or damaging parts inside it e Before drilling holes in the trunk to install the unit make sure that there is a sufficient Space under the trunk so that you do not drill holes in the fuel tank etc e To detach and rotate the Logo Plate use the provided hex wrench 3 mm TERMINAL CONNECTIONS The appropriate wire gauge for each terminal is as follows e POWER terminals B and GND Cross section of 8 mm to 21 mm REM Cross section of 0 8 mm to 8 mm2 e SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals Cross section of 0 8 mm to 8 mm2 Bracket L Screw b 4 x 20 mm x Hex Screw M4 x 10 mm x
18. plifier circuitry i e floating ground system so comply with the following Do not connect the terminals of the speakers to each other Side of the unit Do not connect the terminals of the speakers to the metal body or chassis e Cover the unused terminals with insulating tape to prevent them from short circuiting e When an extension lead is used it should be as thick and short as possible connect it firmly with insulating tape e Be sure to leave an appropriate space between the antenna aerial and the wires of this unit e When replacing the fuse only use a 25 A fuse e Do not let pebbles sand or metallic objects get inside the unit e To keep the heat dissipation mechanism running effectively wipe the accumulated dust off periodically e Listening to the tape radio CD or Digital Audio Player etc with the volume set at a high level for a long period of time will exhaust the battery while the engine is turned off or while the engine is idling KLEIS e This unit becomes very hot Be careful not to touch the unit not only when using but for a while after using e DO NOT disassemble the units since there are no user serviceable parts inside 44 a e LL Se aT Bracket L Bracket L POWER SUPPLY o Not included with this unit elle CE S E De sy gt To metallic body or chassis i
19. receiver to the left L MONQO jack on this unit CONTROLS To operate the following controls detach the control cover Attach it again after operation PHASE BASS BOOST SUBSONIC rREV Status lamp The lamp normally lights in blue while the unit is turned on e When the lamp does not light e When the lamp lights in red e When the lamp lights in violet frequently It indicates there may be a problem See TROUBLESHOOTING on the right column E Input LEVEL controller The input level can be adjusted with this control when this unit is connected to other source equipment Adjust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped LPF Low Pass Filter controller Adjust the cutoff frequency the Low Pass Filter transmits frequencies lower than the cutoff frequency within the range of 50 Hz to 300 Hz Adjust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to 50 Hz when the unit is shipped D PHASE switch Select either normal NOM or reverse REV whichever reproduces a better sound This Switch is preset to NOM when the unit is shipped B BASS BOOST controller Turning this boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of O dB to 18 dB Adjust the level while listening to the sound This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped SUBSONIC filter controller Adjust the cutoff frequency the subsonic filter rejects frequencies lower than the cut
20. securely to a metal part of the car e Turn on the equipment connected to this unit e Use a relay if your system employs so many amplifiers e Confirm the battery voltage 11 V to 16 V The Status lamp lights in red and or the unit heats up abnormally e Use speakers of a suitable impedance e Correct the speaker wirings if they are short circuited e Leave the unit turned off for a while to cool it down The Status lamp lights in violet frequently Clipping e Lower the input level with the Input LEVEL controller until the lamp lights in violet a few times It means that the amplifier circuits are overloaded and the sound may distort due to too much input from the car receiver No sound is heard e Confirm the connections for the power supply see POWER SUPPLY on page 1 e Connect the RCA pin cords to the INPUT jacks e Confirm the speaker wirings See SPEAKER CONNECTIONS on page 2 Alternator noise is heard e Keep the leads of the POWER terminals away from the RCA pin cords e Keep the RCA pin cords away from other electrical cables in the car e Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car e Make sure the negative speaker leads do not touch the car chassis e Replace the plugs or use plugs with load resistors e Connect a bypass capacitor across the accessory switches horn fan etc Noise is made when you connect the unit to an AM MW LW tuner e Move all the leads of this unit away
21. the negative speaker leads do not touch the car chassis e Replace the plugs or use plugs with load resistors e Connect a bypass capacitor across the accessory switches horn fan etc Noise is made when you connect the unit to an AM tuner e Move all the leads of this unit away from the antenna lead SPECIFICATIONS 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Q and lt 1 THD N 80 dBA reference 1 W into 4 Q Power Output Signal to Noise Ratio power Ry On gt amp AANS A STAN lt S CEA 200 800 W 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Q and lt 1 THD N 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 2 Q and lt 1 THD N 4 Q 2 Q to 8 Q allowance 20 Hz to 300 Hz 0 3 dB Subsonic filter cuts off extremely low frequency signals The cutoff frequency is adjustable within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz 2 V 44 KQ 0 3 V to 6 V variable Less than 0 04 at 100 Hz DC 14 4 V 11 V to 16 V allowance Negative ground 9 7 8 inch x 2 1 2 inch x 7 3 16 inch 250 mm x 62 mm x 182 mm 5 9 Ibs 2 7 kg screw Dia 3 16 inch 4 mm x 13 16 inch 20 mm x 4 Hex Screw M4 x 7 16 inch 10 mm x 8 Hex wrench 4mm x 1 3mm x 1 Spacer x 4 Bracket Lx4 Ix4 Maximum Power Output Power Output Load Impedance Frequency Response Input Sensitivity Impedance Distortion Power Requirement Grounding system Dimensions WxHxD Mass approx Accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice mi gums European
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