Acer AT3235 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. www ww m m m m m m m m m COMPONENT AV YD Yellow G B R IR Red y dD White e a qB Blue qG Green o JESS ar P O or DVD VCR STB Acer recommends the following priority for connection types HDMI gt COMPONENT gt SCART gt Composite For AV Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports TV OUT SCART 2 A SCARTI 9 T SS Recorder AV SCART out only works with analog broadcasts Connecting a camera camcorder or video game Connect your camera or camcorder to the video audio ports on the left of the TV set as shown below Connecting a PC or notebook computer To display PC output on your TV connect your PC or notebook computer to the TV as shown below Selecting the input source Once you have connected your antenna or external equipment to the TV you need to select the correct input source Press the corresponding button on the r2. Press OK to set the age rating yourself using the directional keys Press OK to confirm your settings Press MENU to exit please enter 6163 to reset Channel list for digital TV mode Channel list allows you to quickly find the TV channel you are searching for CH LIST f TRESEN mow o o To open the channel list feature CH LIST Press the CH LIST key on the remote control This will bring up the channel list menu Channel List oo 27 TMF 22 Ideal World 31 ITV2 1 The current channel will be highlighted and press OK to view detail of programme 710 BBC World Sv information 711 The Hits Radio 712 Smash Hits Page up Page down Use the directional keys to navigate the list and select the channel you wish to watch Press OK to select your desired channel and exit the channel list Electronic programme guide for digital TV mode The electronic programme guide EPG is an onscreen service available on digital and cable TV that provides information about scheduled broadcast programmes on all channels by time title channel and genre EPG EPG screen There are four main areas of the EPG screen 2007 06 19 0 i 18 The HITS i Greatest Duets 86 06 19 UKTV Br tideas Antiques Roadshow My Favourite Gar Gardening Angels aes Ftn 21 TMF Lazy Town Backyardigans Ultimate 10 Cheesiest Pop 22 Ideal World Fly Flot Pick of the Day Crafting with CD Roms y l
3. Director Acer Computer Shanghai Limited June 15 2007 First things first We would like to thank you for making this Acer LCD TV your choice With proper care your new Acer LCD TV will provide you with years of entertainment and satisfaction This User s Guide introduces you to the various features your LCD TV can offer and provides clear and concise information about the product so please read it thoroughly and retain it for future reference Packing checklist Your LCD TV package should contain the following accessories in addition to the accessory box Please ensure that they are all present If any of the items is missing then please contact your retailer s Remote control x1 AAA batteries x2 s Power cord x1 e User s Guide Quick Guide S The power cord supplied varies according to your region Your LCD TV overview i Front panel view Pi Tae aan 2 Menu key Pa voume it Je J J Rear panel view Pt rowerswitch Tefan Pa wom fefe PC Audio in 6 AV Audio L R CVBS COMPONENT AV Audio out s SCART o aner sar vaa vioo AVDIO ouT S s Se O OO CE For AV Composite and component inputs share the same audio ports Tuner could support analog digital and mixed signal Remote control ae your TV on
4. outlet does not exceed the fuse rating 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts which could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls could result in damage extensive work by a qualified technician might then be required to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit Always disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment 13 Do not
5. person of such revisions or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are indicated on the label affixed to your device All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronically mechanically by photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other companies product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies HMI HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC DB DVB is a registered trademark of the DVB Project Digital Video Broadcasting Important sa
6. Acer LCD TV AT3235 AT2635 User s Guide Contents Important safety instructions Disposal instructions Declaration of Conformity First things first Packing checklist Your LCD TV overview Front panel view Rear panel view Remote control General keys Teletext Basic connections Connecting the power cord Setting up the remote control Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna cable Getting started watching your TV Connecting external audio video devices Connecting a DVD VCR STB or audio video equipment Connecting a camera camcorder or video game Connecting a PC or notebook computer Selecting the input source OSD navigation Navigating the OSD with the remote control Adjusting the OSD settings Empowering Technology Set up Empowering mode Default setting in different Empowering mode Advanced features Parental Control Reorder for channels TV ratings for digital TV mode Channel list for digital TV mode Electronic programme guide for digital TV mode Audio effects Widescreen display mode Troubleshooting PC Input Signal Reference Chart Product specifications a o0 oowoo O NYY N NINU Noaoa Guan Boa A A ww W i NN k ek ea k ce m a a 5 G 099 d WE A wun N N NN A W N Copyright 2007 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer LCD TV User s Guide Original Issue 05 2007 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any
7. Film4 Preview No Category L 7 00 AM 1 00 PMTue 19 Jun Not Rated b Find out w Film4 this month with over 100 great films screening d from the ritish to Hollywood s finest films 29 Film4 a Content area The content area is divided into three columns date channel and programme Use the directional keys and the OK key to navigate between the items in the content area Highlight a new programme and press OK or the blue key to display the programme in the preview and introduction areas b Preview area In the top right hand corner of the EPG screen is the preview area The preview area will show live TV content from the channel currently highlighted Highlight a new channel or programme and press OK to display it in the preview area c Indication This area of the EPG indicates which shortcut keys can be used while on an EPG screen d Programme introduction area A short description of the highlighted programme is located at the top center of the EPG page lengthy descriptions will be cut short using to indicate extra text Highlight the introduction and press OK to view the whole introduction section on a separate page Navigating the EPG for Digital TV mode Red Green Yellow Blue Colour keys Press the EPG key on the remote control Use the directional keys to navigate around the EPG menu and press OK to select your highlighted option Press the red key to view the previous day s lis
8. Gamma corrections and saturation adjustments Precise audio can be heard Concert mode places you in a virtual concert hall opera house or other dim environment by means of adaptive Concert brightness and contrast adjustments Concert mode accentuates symphonic harmonies and the tenor audio range Favourite channel mode in TV Favourite channel allows you to store five of your favourite TV channels and flick between them at the touch of a single button To set Favourite channel as the default follow the steps described on this page Storing favourite channels CH LIST On Press the CH LIST key on the remote control This will bring up the channel list menu The current channel will be highlighted and press the Empowering Key to storing favourite channel 0 Page up Page down CH LIST Car Press the CH LIST key on the remote control to exit Viewing your favourite channels On the remote control if you press the Empowering Key the TV will toggle between the five stored TV channels sequentially according to your list of favourites Advanced features Parental Control Locking TV content Parental control is a handy feature that can block all TV sources Parental control allows you to enter a password and effectively stop anyone without the password from watching TV LU L L Ca JJ Le LU LS LS Co To enable this feature Setting a password acer eal Parental Control P
9. e teletext s subpages directly 7 Press once to zoom teletext page to 2X HOLD Press again to resume 4 SUBTITLE K A Press to view subtitles on the screen 5 SUBPAGE 4 5 3 6 6 HOLD 1 Colour buttons R G Y B Press to pause the current teletext page in multi page Operates corresponding button on the teletext page viewing mode 2 INDEX 7 REVEAL Press to go to the index page Press to reveal hidden telext information Basic connections Connecting the power cord 1 Connect the AC cord into the AC input on the back of the set 2 Connect the plug to the wall outlet as shown Setting up the remote control 1 Open the cover on the back of the remote unit 2 Insert two AAA batteries supplied to match the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment e Enjoying analog and digital TV Connecting an antenna cable Connect the antenna cable to the appropriate antenna terminal on the back of the TV set as shown below Getting started watching your TV Power a Turn on the power switch beneath the screen b Press the power button number keys or channel up down button on the remote control Setup Wizard The first time you switch on the TV the Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the language selection and channel scanning Press the OK key to begin the setup process control panel Please see Front panel view on page 4 for details Ste
10. ed the setup wizard all available channels were listed If you need to re scan for new channels please follow the steps below Scanning for channels Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD Use the directional keys to navigate and select E channel Management Highlight Auto Scan Then select Start and press OK to begin Press MENU to exit Auto Scan Status Scanning Analog Channels 0 Digital Channels 16 Cancel TV ratings for digital TV mode Most digital TV allows you to block content according to rating systems The rating system available is dependent on region DVB ratings The DVB system rates content by age The categories are increase by increments of one year from 4 to 18 years of age The categories are as follows 4 years and under 5 years 5 years and under 17 years 17 years and under 18 years and under Like other rating systems when you lock a category all the more restricted categories will automatically be blocked Setting or changing the ratings oa G La S Le LZ Le LS o To set or change your TV ratings settings Navigate to the channel you wish to manage and make sure that the channel is unlocked Press MENU then select Channel management from the OSD Navigate down to TV rating system and then select the categories you wish to block You will need to enter your PIN before you make any adjustments to the settings
11. emote control to select the correct input source Input button guide SCART Wie TWV AV PC b Toggle TV Analog TV and Digital TV between input sources 2 AVkey Toggle Composite Component HDMI1 and HDMI2 between input sources 3 SCART key 1 2 3 4 x Toggle SCART1 and SCART2 between input sources PC key Toggle VGA between input sources OSD navigation Many of the advanced settings and adjustments are available through using the OSD onscreen display menus as shown in the example screenshot below Basic operations required to navigate these menus Picture Audio Channel management Settings and Parental control are described in this section Navigating the OSD with the remote control Picture Scenario Mode Standard Brightness Contrast Hue Colour Sharpness Colour Temp Standard Advanced Picture Adjust Reset Picture details There are five main OSD menus These are Picture Audio Channel management Settings and Parental control Use the following method to navigate these menus Press the MENU button on the remote control or the MENU button on the control panel Select your desired menu by using the up and down directional keys to switch between the five menus Use the directional keys to interact with the menu The up down directions will scroll through the menu options while left right will adjust the different settings for example in the Picture menu settings such as brightne
12. ering mode Scenario mode in TV default setting Scenario mode has five preset viewing modes designed to give you the best picture quality when watching a particular kind of programme There are five pre defined audio and video settings for optimal enjoyment of the following scenarios Standard TV Movie Game Sports Concert User Pressing the Empowering Key will toggle between the different modes Information Standard mode allows you to watch your favourite channels with sharp brilliant imagery via adaptive brightness and contrast adjustments and listen to clear sounding audio For comfortably enjoying movies at home Movie mode displays dim scenes in clear detail compensates for colour and smoothly presents motion images This is accomplished through optimal Gamma correction plus saturation brightness and contrast adjustments Movie mode makes the most of high definition movie soundtracks Game mode carefully details the exquisite graphics of modern video games providing lifelike entertainment while protecting your eyesight by adjusting brightness and contrast What s more Game mode provides a heightened audio experience Sports mode is suited for outdoor sports programmes with accurate background depth and clear gradation between the bright outdoor playing field and darker auditoriums Sports mode also brilliantly enhances colours and presents swiftly moving pictures without residual images All of this is achieved via specific
13. fety instructions Read these instructions carefully Please put them somewhere safe for future reference 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage 5 Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where the cord will be stepped on 8 Ifan extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall
14. izang medium road Huangpu District Shanghai China LCD TV Monitor AT3235 AT2635 Declares that product Model Conforms to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN 55013 2001 A1 2003 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN 55020 2002 A1 2003 Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN55022 1998 A1 2000 AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment EN55024 1998 A1 2001 AS NZS CISPR 24 1997 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement Conforms to the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard EN60065 1998 Audio video and similar electronic apparatus safety requirements We Acer Computer Shanghai Limited hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production units of the same equipment will continue to comply with the requirements Cas 4 Tai Easy Lai
15. off 2 DISPLAY General keys Press once to display input channel information dependent on input source type 3 MUTE Press to toggle audio on and off 4 Input buttons TV AV SCART PC Press to select correct input mode 5 1 SLEEP 3 Press to set a time period after which the TV will switch itself to standby 15 30 45 60 90 or 120 minutes 5 2 EPG Press to launch Electronic Programme Guide EPG mode Digital TV mode only See page 19 5 5 3 CH LIST Press to launch the channel list See page 18 5 4 SOUND 6 Press to turn audio mode to Surround mode 6 Number keys 7 RECALL Press to return to the previous channel 7 8 8 ENTER Press to confirm channel number selection 10 9 9 MENU Press to open or close the Menu 11 10 TTX MIX TELETEXT MIX Press to switch from TV AV to Teletext mode Press to overlay teletext page on the TV image 12 13 11 Directional keys OK VOL up down CH up down 12 WIDE 14 15 Press to toggle scaling mode between Auto 4 3 16 9 Panorama and Letterbox 1 2 3 modes 13 MPX 16 Press to select the sound input displayed in the top right hand corner mono stereo bilingual 14 VOL Teletext Press to increase or decrease the volume 15 CH up down Press to sequentially select the TV channel 1 16 e Empowering Technology Press to activate Acer Empowering Technology See page 12 INDEX SUBTITLE SUBPAGE REVEAL 3 SIZE Press to access th
16. overload an electrical AC outlet power strip or convenience receptical The overall system load must not exceed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip input rating 14 Some products are equipped with a three wire electrical grounding type plug that has a third pin for grounding This plug only fits into a grounded electrical outlet This is a safety feature Make sure the AC outlet is properly grounded Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug by trying to insert it into a non grounded outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet The grounding pin is an important safety feature It is possible to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded Disposal instructions The grounding pin is also providing good immunity ability against unexpected noise that interferes performance of this product and is produced by other nearby electrical devices Do not throw this electronic device into the rubbish bin container when discarding To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle For more information regarding WEEE please refer to http global acer com about environmental htm CE Declaration of Conformity Name of Manufacturer Address of Manufacturer Acer Computer Shanghai Limited 3F No 168 x
17. p 1 Select the setup language you prefer Step 2 Please select country D Z 4 Tuner Step 3 Enter the correct time zone using the remote control Step 4 Enable or disable daylight saving time Step 5 Ensure that your co axial cables are connected correctly before proceeding Step 6 Scan for digital channels and analog channels Step 7 Setup is now complete You are ready to begin watching TV If you leave the setup process before it is complete you will be given a choice of options 1 Resume setup 2 Resume setup wizard at next startup 3 Exit and do not remind me Select an option and press OK to exit Changing channels a Press 0 9 on the remote control to select a channel The channel changes after 2 seconds Press ENTER to select the channel immediately b Pressing the channel CH up down button on the remote control will also change the channel Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume level using the VOL up down button on the remote control Connecting external audio video devices Connecting a DVD VCR STB or audio video equipment Connect your DVD player VCR or audio video equipment using the SCART port located at the rear of your LCD TV as shown below a gt d composite L a S Tm e
18. ress the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD CED a Use the directional keys to navigate to the IS Parental Contol menu Then select Password see note Enter a four digit password Type it again and press OK to reconfirm Press MENU to exit please enter 6163 to reset Locking your TV Parental Control Age Rating Input Block Change Password Reset Parental Control Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD ENTER LLIGA 4 gt lt Boag MENU bras Use the directional keys to navigate to the E Parental Control menu Then select Password Enter your Password Then select Channel block Age Rating or Input block for further settings see page 14 note Reorder for channels The first time you completed the setup wizard all available channels were listed If you need to reorder for new channels please follow the steps below L1 2 03 Ca LST Le LZ LS LS Lo Reordering for channels Press the MENU key on the remote control to bring up the OSD Use the directional keys to navigate and select Z Channel Management Then select Channel Edit Channel Edit a Name Highlight Reorder Then select the KN i channel you wish to reorder and press OK E3 OK to confirm Move to the right channel number and press OK to reconfirm MENU KELI Press MENU to exit Re scan for channels The first time you complet
19. s Here is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use of your LCD TV Easy answers and solutions are provided for each There is no picture or sound s Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in the power outlet e Make sure the input mode is correctly set by your selected input s Make sure the antenna at the rear of the TV is properly connected e Make sure the main power switch is turned on e Make sure the volume is not set to minimum or the sound is not set to mute s Make sure the headphones are not connected e Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can be considered Picture is not clear e Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected e Consider whether your TV signal is being properly received e Poor picture quality can occur due to a VHS camera camcorder or other peripheral being connected at the same time Switch off one of the other peripherals e The ghost or double image may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture quality e The horizontal dotted lines shown on the pictures may be caused by electrical interference e g hair dryer nearby neon lights etc Turn off or remove these Picture is too dark too light or tinted e Check the colour adjustment e Check the brightness setting e Check the sharpness function e The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its
20. service life Remote control does not work e Check the batteries of the remote control e Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong fluorescent lighting e Try to clean the remote control sensor lens on the TV with a soft cloth e Use the buttons hotkeys on the TV before the remote control works If the above suggestions do not solve your technical issue please refer to the warranty card for service information PC Input Signal Reference Chart C ann T eraen 0 andere rome Ta fous sido D2 frown O CH C H E CT 1 The PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync 2 The PC input does not support interlaced signals Product specifications Model AT2635 AT3235 Resolution pixels 1366 x 768 Brightness tpe Contrast Ratio tpe Dynamic Contrast Ratio tpe Display colour Viewing angle tpe Response tpe 6 5 ms Gray to Gray input Max power consumption Power saving Dimensions W x H x D mm Weight kg Weight Ibs Gross weight Kg pa Gross weight Ibs Oooo z G O SOE Wall mounting holes Colour system Sound system Stereo system Subtitle Teletext 1 5 1000 pages Digital TV standard 32KHz 44 1KHz 48KHz Stereo system Frequency Analog Digital Tuner In SCART 1 SCART 2 AV in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 PC D sub in Yes lt gt o Z PC audio in RCA Audio Out es O HDMI 480i p 576i p 720p 1080i VGA Speakers
21. ss contrast etc Press MENU to exit Adjusting the OSD settings The OSD can be used for adjusting the settings of your LCD TV Press the MENU key to open the OSD You can use the OSD to adjust the picture quality audio settings channel settings and general settings For advanced settings please refer to following page Adjusting the picture quality A 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD SU L i u H anda Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scales Using the directional keys select Picture from the OSD Then navigate to the picture element you wish to adjust The Picture menu can be used to adjust the current Scenario mode brightness contrast colour sharpness and other image related qualities Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Using the directional keys select Audio from the onscreen display Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust Use the left or right keys to adjust the sliding scale Press OK to save The Audio menu can also be used to adjust the the current Scenario mode treble Bass balance Sound Surround and other important sound related settings wa 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Channel Management ra Saving Using the directional keys select Channel management from the OSD Use the directional keys to navigate the menus The Channel management menu can be used to adjust Country Daylight Saving Time Zone Auto Scan and other important channel rela
22. t of channels Press the green key to view the next day s list of channels Yellow Press the yellow key to view details of the selected item BI Press the blue key to go to the Type filter page The Type filter feature can help you to select a certain ue category of programmes that you may wish to watch Audio effects Your Acer LCD TV is equipped with high quality sound specifications to ensure that you enjoy the best audio experience possible Widescreen display mode Your Acer LCD TV has a special widescreen mode that allows you to toggle between Auto 4 3 16 9 Panorama and Letterbox 1 2 and 3 type views Press the WIDE key on the remote control to toggle the display between the four wide modes Wide mode The Acer LCD contains four widescreen modes including Auto 4 3 16 9 Panorama and Letterbox 1 2 and 3 In this mode TV will auto detect picture source and fit in suitable size For 4 3 standard pictures A side bar appears on each side O In this mode the whole picture is stretched toward each side of the screen 2 C Panorama In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen one 0 0 Letterbox 1 2 and 3 In this mode the picture is enlarged linearly to fit the screen The top and bottom portions of the picture may be cut off Troubleshootino Before you call the Acer service center please check the following item
23. ted settings 5 9 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD e Using the directional keys select Settings from the OSD Then navigate to the feature you wish to adjust EA The Settings menu can be used to adjust the screen wide mode menu language and other important settings CD i E Seea CED Fed a Adjusting the parental control S 1 Press the MENU key to bring up the OSD Parental Control Password Using the directional keys select Parental Contal from the OSD Use the directional keys to navigate the menus The Parental Contal menu can be used to set the password and effectively stop anyone without the password from watching TV enren nie gt gt Bete MENU ff The options available on the OSD may vary depending on the TV signal source Some digital options may not be available with an analog signal and vice versa Empowering Technology The Empowering Key opens up the Acer Empowering Technology functions Empowering Technology has choice is between Scenario mode and Favourite channel Set up Empowering mode To change your Empowering Key s default setting Set up Empowering mode Setting Wide Mode Auto Menu Language English Blue Mute On Sleep oft Highlight Empowering key settings SCART Then select the setting you wish to use Empowering Key Settings Favourite Channels SN and press OK to confirm Reset Setting ECEE MENU L Default setting in different Empow
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