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- Page 1 3-869-574-12(1) Digital Videocassette Player Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DSR-1600A/1600AP © 2005 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Important Safety Instructions •... - Page 3 E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors), E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex. TV studio) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1- 7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Playback Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Chapter 4 Menu Settings Table of Contents Features... 6 DVCAM Format ... 6 A Wealth of Interfaces ... 7 Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing... 7 Other Features ... - Page 5 Chapter 5 Connections and Settings Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendixes Returning Menu Settings to Their Factory Default Settings... 48 Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System ... 49 Connections for a Cut Editing System ... 51 Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System... 52 Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases ...
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Page 6: Features
Features The DSR-1600A/1600AP is a -inch digital video cassette player using the DVCAM digital recording format. It achieves stable, superb picture quality by digitally processing video signals separated into color difference signals and luminance signals (component method). The unit is equipped with a variety of functions needed for videocassette players used in professional digital video editing systems. -
Page 7: A Wealth Of Interfaces
RS-422A interface or from an optional SIRCS*-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10. * SIRCS (Sony Integrated Remote Control System): A command protocol to remote control Sony professional videocassette recorders/players. Playback control using search dial... -
Page 8: Optional Accessories
Menu system for functionality and operation settings The unit provides a menu system to make its various functions easier to use and set up its operation conditions. Superimposition function Time code values, operation mode indications, error messages, and other text data can be superimposed and output in analog composite video signals. -
Page 9: Location And Function Of Parts
Location and Function of Parts Front Panel a POWER switch b Audio level meters POWER OVER OVER OVER OVER A Menu control panel (inside of the door) (see page 10) g CONTROL S connector f HEADPHONES connector e PHONE LEVEL control knob a POWER switch Press the “... - Page 10 g CONTROL S connector (stereo minijack) Connect a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-10. A Menu control panel The menu control panel is located on the inside of the door at the lower front of the unit. Pull the top of the door to open it.
- Page 11 b MENU button Press this button to display the menu on the monitor screen and the time counter display. Press it again to return from the menu display to the usual display. On how to use the menu, see Chapter 4 “Menu Settings (page 35).”...
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Page 12: Display Section
e STOP button Press this button to stop the current tape transport operation. C Display section a Playback format indicators b ClipLink indicator c VITC indicator f Cassette memory indicator a Playback format indicators DVCAM: This lights when a tape recorded in DVCAM format is played back. -
Page 13: Search Control Section
b ClipLink indicator Lights when a cassette is loaded on which ClipLink log data is stored in the cassette memory. c VITC indicator Lights when VITC is being read regardless of the data shown in the time counter display. d Time data type indicators One of the three indicators (COUNTER, U-BIT, and TC) lights to indicate the type of time data currently shown in the time counter display. -
Page 14: Remote Button
Playback modes using the search dial Playback mode Operation and functions Shuttle Press the SEARCH button or the search dial so that the SHUTTLE indicator in the display section lights, then turn the search dial. Playback is carried out at a speed determined by the position of the search dial. -
Page 15: Rear Panel
Rear Panel A Analog video signal output section (see page 16) B Digital signal output section (see page 17) DV IN/OUT ANALOG VIDEO REF. VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO (SUPER) AC IN connector Use the supplied power cord to connect this to an AC outlet. - Page 16 A Analog video signal output section a REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors a REF. (reference) VIDEO IN/OUT connectors (BNC type) Input a reference video signal. The IN connector block has a built-in automatic 75 Ω termination switch. When a signal is input to the upper REF. VIDEO IN connector with no bridging (loop-through) connection made, the connector is terminated with an impedance of 75 Ω...
- Page 17 B Digital signal output section (optional DSBK-1601 board required) SDI OUT DV IN/OUT connector (6-pin IEEE-1394) This i.LINK-compatible connector outputs digital video and audio signals in DV format. Note • When searching at speeds in the range + − to − times normal speed, the audio signal output from this connector and monitored on external equipment may sound differently from the audio signal...
- Page 18 a AUDIO OUT CH-1 (channel 1) to CH-4 connectors (XLR 3-pin, male) These connectors output channel-1 to channel-4 analog audio signals, respectively. It is possible to use the AUDIO OUT CH-3 and AUDIO OUT CH-4 connectors for audio monitor output for channels 1 and 2, respectively (use the OUTPUT CH3/4 menu item (see page 43).
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Page 19: Playback
Playback Usable Cassettes Playback This section describes the necessary settings and operations to perform playback on this unit. The same settings and operations apply whether you are using the unit as part of an editing system, for dubbing, or as a stand-alone player VCR. For the necessary connections and settings not covered in this section, see Chapter 5 “Connections and Settings (page 49).”... - Page 20 DVCAM cassettes Notes on using cassettes Checking the tape for slack Playback The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassettes. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE to prohibit recording on the tape. Mini size Cassette memory • Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side.
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Page 21: Inserting And Ejecting Cassettes
Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes Inserting a cassette No double insertion of cassettes Ejecting a cassette This unit accepts three sizes of cassette: L (standard size), M (medium size: DVCPRO) and S (mini size). When inserting a cassette in the unit, make sure its tape window faces upward as shown in the following figure. -
Page 22: Settings For Playback
Settings for Playback Playback Procedure Playback Player (DSR-1600A/1600AP) OVER OVER OVER OVER PB FS 48k44.1k32k Power on this unit by pressing on the Power on the video monitor and set its switches as shown below. Switch Setting 75 Ω termination switch ON (or attach a 75 Ω... - Page 23 For details of cassette insertion see page 21, and for usable cassette types see page 19. The cassette is automatically drawn into the unit. The STOP button will light, and a few seconds later a still image will appear on the monitor screen. Press the PLAY button.
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Page 24: Repeat Playback-Automatic Cyclical Playback
Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback Setting the current tape position as point A or B Playback Proceed as follows to perform automatic cyclical playback of recording (repeat playback) between selected start and end points. Set the desired repeat start and end points using the REPEAT FUNCTION menu item (see page 38). - Page 25 Inputting time code values for points A and B Once set, the point A or B time code value is held in the non-volatile memory of the unit until changed. It is not lost when the unit is powered off. Note When setting point A or B, you can only use a time code value.
- Page 26 Playback With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE :BASIC Monitor screen With “OPERATIONAL FUNCTION” selected, press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION...
- Page 27 Press the j button to select “REPEAT TOP.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION REPEAT MODE :OFF REPEAT TOP :T.TOP REPEAT END :V.END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen Press the Bk button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :T.TOP...
- Page 28 Playback Press the KA button. The display changes as follows. SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF REPEAT MODE REPEAT TOP :V.END REPEAT END A PRESET B PRESET Monitor screen Press the j button to select “A PRESET.” SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION :OFF...
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Page 29: Cuing Up To Any Desired Position Set As Point A Or B
Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A or B Press the J or j button to increment or decrement the value of the flashing digit. Each press of the button increments or decrements the value. Holding the button down increments or decrements the value continuously. -
Page 30: Displaying Time Data And Other Text Information
Convenient Functions for Editing Operation Displaying Time Data and Other Text Information This unit allows time data and operation mode indications to be displayed on the monitor screen. Time data can also be displayed in the time counter display on the unit. Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode Indications The unit is provided with the following functions related to... - Page 31 A Time data type The following time data type indications are displayed. Indication Description Count value of the time counter Time code data from time code reader (factory default setting) User bit data from time code reader TCR. Time code data from VITC reader UBR.
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Page 32: Counter Display
To display the desired time data in the time counter display Time data type indicators Time counter display OVER OVER OVER OVER PB FS 48k44.1k32k COUNTER SEL button Open the door on the lower part of the front panel, and press the COUNTER SEL button. -
Page 33: High-Speed And Low-Speed Search-Quickly And Accurately Determining Editing Points
High-Speed and Low- Speed Search—Quickly and Accurately Determining Editing Points Use the search function to easily locate the desired scene and to quickly and accurately determine edit points. Search Operations via External Equipment You can control the unit in the following operation modes from an editing control unit (PVE-500, etc.) connected to the REMOTE connector on the rear panel or from a SIRCS-compatible remote control unit such as the DSRM-... - Page 34 Turn the search dial in the desired direction at the speed corresponding to the desired playback speed. Playback in jog mode starts. To stop playback in jog mode, stop turning the search dial. Playing back in shuttle mode In shuttle mode, you can control the speed of playback by the angular position of the search dial.
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Page 35: Menu Organization
Menu Settings Chapter Menu Organization As shown in the following figure, the menu system consists of four levels and is functionally divided into two subsystems: the setup menu and the digital hours meter display menu. This chapter mainly describes the setup menu, showing its contents and how to operate it. - Page 36 Menu organization Menu selection level SETUP MENU (Continued) Menu Organization Level 1 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION REPEAT FUNCTION LOCAL ENABLE SEARCH ENABLE MAX SRCH SPEED JOG RESPONSE PREROLL TIME AFTER CUE-UP PLAY START AUTO REW CHARA. DISPLAY DISPLAY CONTROL CHARA. POSITION CHARA. TYPE CHARA.
- Page 37 Menu selection level (Continued) AUDIO CONTROL SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE HOURS METER T1:OPERATION T2:DRUM ROTATION T3:TAPE RUNNING CT:THREADING Level 1 Level 2 LEVEL SELECT OUTPUT CH3/4 JOG CONTROL SHUTTLE MUTE DV PB ATT RECALL BANK1 RECALL BANK2 RECALL BANK3 RECALL BANK4 SAVE BANK 1 SAVE BANK 2...
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Page 38: Menu Contents
Menu Contents Setup Menu The purpose and settings of the setup menu items are described below. Indications of menu items and settings In the table below entitled “Menu contents,” the indication of each menu item or setting on the monitor screen is shown first, then the indication of the same item or setting in the time counter display of this unit is shown in square brackets ([ ]). - Page 39 OPERATIONAL FUNCTION [Operational]: Operation settings SEARCH ENABLE [>Search ENA]: Select how the unit enters the search mode. MAX SRCH SPEED [>Max SHUTTLE [>>SHUTTLE]: SRCH]: Specify the maximum tape speed in search mode (shuttle) and F.FWD (fast forward)/REW F.FWD/REW [>>F.FWD/ (rewind) mode. JOG RESPONSE [>JOG dial]: Select the tape speed characteristics for the search dial rotation rate in jog mode.
- Page 40 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit CHARA. DISPLAY [> Chara disp]: Determine whether or not to output text (such as time code values) from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector. CHARA. POSITION [> Chara pos]: Set the position of text superimposed on output from the VIDEO OUT 2 (SUPER) connector to the monitor.
- Page 41 DISPLAY CONTROL [Display]: Settings related to indications on the monitor and the unit ALARM [> ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages are issued or not. REF ALARM [> REF ALARM]: Determine whether alarm messages related to reference video signal are issued or not.
- Page 42 TAPE PROTECTION [Tape protct]: Settings related to tape and video head protection FROM STILL [> From STILL]: Set the time to switch from still search mode to tape protection mode. Also select the type of tape protection mode. VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings STILL MODE [>...
- Page 43 VIDEO CONTROL [Video]: Settings related to video control Description of settings PROCESS CONTROL [>Proc CONTROL DEV [>>Ctrl ctrl] C PHASE MODE [>>C The effect of this setting applies to the output levels of all of the composite video, S video, SDI and component video signals.
- Page 44 AUDIO CONTROL [Audio]: Settings related to audio control SHUTTLE MUTE [>Shutl mute]: Set the audio muting conditions during shuttle playback. DV PB ATT [>DV PB ATT]: When playing back a tape recorded in consumer DV format, select whether to attenuate the audio output level. SETUP BANK OPERATION [Setup Bank]: Settings related to menu bank operations RECALL BANK1 [>Recall 1]: Recall menu settings from...
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Page 45: Changing Menu Settings
Changing Menu Settings This section explains how to change menu settings. Buttons Used to Change Settings Use the following buttons on the menu control panel to change the menu settings. Menu control buttons Functions MENU button • Opens the menu and launches menu control mode. - Page 46 With “SETUP MENU” selected, press the k button. This displays all items on menu level 1. Level-1 menu display SETUP MENU OPERATIONAL FUNCTION DISPLAY CONTROL TIME CODE SETUP BANK OPERATION MENU GRADE :BASIC Monitor screen Press the J or j button to select the required item. Example: Display when “DISPLAY CONTROL”...
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Page 47: Displaying Enhanced Items
To change other settings, press the K button to return to the previous screen, then repeat steps 5 to 7 as required. When you have completed the settings, press the SET (YES) button. The message “NOW SAVING...” appears on the monitor screen, and “Saving...”... -
Page 48: Returning Menu Settings To Their Factory Default Settings
Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 to 8 of the procedure in the section “Changing the Settings of Basic Items” on page 45 using the arrow buttons to select an item and change its setting. When you have completed the settings, press the SET (YES) button. -
Page 49: Connections For A Digital Non-Linear Editing System
Note Production of some of the peripherals and related devices described in this chapter has been discontinued. For advice about choosing devices, please contact your Sony dealer or a Sony sales representative. Connections for a Digital Non-Linear Editing System This unit can be connected to a nonlinear editor supporting DV/DVCAM with an i.LINK cable (DV cable). - Page 50 Settings on the DSR-1600A/1600AP Button Setting REMOTE On (lit) 9PIN Off (unlit) i.LINK On (lit) Notes • When you connect this unit to another device with a 6- pin DV connector, always power the other device off and unplug its power cord from the power output before connecting or disconnecting the i.LINK (DV cable).
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Page 51: Connections For A Cut Editing System
Connections for a Cut Editing System The following figure shows a cut editing system configuration which includes a DSR-1600A/1600AP unit as the player and a DSR-1800A/1800AP as the recorder. DSR-1600A/ 1600AP (player) SDI OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT 2 MONITOR (SUPER) Composite Audio input video input... -
Page 52: Connections For An A/B Roll Editing System
Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The following is an example configuration of A/B roll editing system using the DSR-1600A/1600AP. Main video monitor Video signal generator DME switcher (DFS-500/500P, etc.) Video signal Audio signal Reference video signal Control signal Connections for an A/B Roll Editing System The purpose of the following figure is to clearly indicate the flow of signals among the component devices in this... - Page 53 Audio monitor system connections The following shows an example of audio monitor system connections. For details of these connections, refer to the instruction manual for each connected device. Speaker (left channel) Audio amplifier Cables with RCA phono plugs MONITOR MONITOR OUT 1 OUT 2 Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.)
- Page 54 Control signal connections The following shows an example of control signal connections to enable the editing control unit to control all other A/B roll editing system devices. 9-pin remote control cable (not supplied) Mixer control mode selection switch: PARALLEL RECORDER MIXER SWITCHER Editing control unit...
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Page 55: Video/Audio Signal Connections
LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1 MIC/LINE Audio mixer (MXP-290, etc.) A 12-pin/3-BNC cross cable (not supplied; consult your Sony dealer about this cable.) B 12-pin dubbing cable (not supplied) C Cable with XLR connectors (not supplied) Settings on the DSR-1800A/1800AP... - Page 56 Connection of a video monitor Set up the following connections to enable monitoring of video and audio signals on a video monitor. In addition to the video and audio signals, you can have time data, the operation mode of the unit, alarm messages, and other information displayed as text on the monitor screen by setting the CHARA.
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Page 57: Adjusting The Sync And Subcarrier Phases
Adjusting the Sync and Subcarrier Phases When using two or more players, as in an A/B roll editing system, it is necessary to synchronize the sync and subcarrier (for composite signals) phases of the signals to be edited. If they are not synchronized, picture instabilities or color break-up may occur at edit points. - Page 58 Performing a phase adjustment operation Press the SCH button on the vectorscope. The vectorscope switches to SCH mode. Press the B channel button on the vectorscope. This displays the black burst signal from the switcher. Press the EXT button on the vectorscope. This switches the vectorscope to external synchronization mode.
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Page 59: Maintenance
These counts can be displayed on the monitor screen and in the time counter display of this unit. Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks. Digital hours meter display modes The digital hours meter has the following four display modes. - Page 60 Displaying the digital hours meter Use the following procedure. Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. The menu selection level display appears on the monitor screen and in the time counter display. Menu selection level display SYSTEM MENU SETUP MENU HOURS METER Monitor screen...
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Page 61: Head Cleaning
To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU button on the menu control panel. To reset the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Head Cleaning Always use the DVM12CL (mini size) or DV12CL (standard size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video and audio heads. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If an alarm message appears on the monitor screen, or if the unit appears to be malfunctioning, please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. Tape problem Symptom Cause The unit’s tape The REMOTE button is lit and the... -
Page 63: Error Messages
Error Messages This unit is provided with a self-diagnostic function that detects internal abnormalities. When it detects an abnormality, it outputs an error message to the monitor screen and indicates an error code in the time counter display. AN ERROR HAS BEEN DETECTED. - Page 64 Alarm messages and associated directions Direction The tape will automatically be ejected after cleaning is completed. Correct the setup menu settings. Contact your Sony dealer if this alarm message appears again after making corrections. Use a tape without cassette adaptor.
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Page 65: Precautions
Precautions On safety • Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. -
Page 66: Specifications
Specifications General Signal system DSR-1600A: NTSC DSR-1600AP: PAL Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption (with all options installed) DSR-1600A: 70 W/120 V DSR-1600AP for Europe: 70 W/220 V Peak inrush current (1)Power ON, current probe method: 40 A (100 V), 40 A (240 V) (2)Hot switching inrush current, measured in accordance with... -
Page 67: Processor Adjustment Range
S-video (DSR-1600A): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM) S-video (DSR-1600AP): 25 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.5 MHz +1.0/−2.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM) Component (DSR-1600A): 30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ±1.0 dB (Y), 5.75 MHz +0/−3.0 dB (Y) (TM), 30 Hz to 1.3 MHz ±1.0 dB (C), 1.5 MHz +0/−5.0 dB (C) - Page 68 Specifications Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR REIMBURSEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF THE LOSS OF PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE PROFITS DUE TO FAILURE OF...
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Page 69: Glossary
Glossary A/B roll editing An editing method that uses two or more playback VCRs to create special effects such as dissolve and wipe, and uses one record VCR to record the results of the editing. Using an editing control unit allows efficient control of the VCRs and very precise editing. - Page 70 Abbreviation of Signal-to-Noise (ratio). The higher the S/N value, the less noise and higher the picture quality. Search mode A VCR operating mode used when searching for specific scenes, by viewing the video output or time code values while playing back the tape at various speeds in forward or reverse direction.
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Page 71: Index
Index Numerics 9PIN button 14 A/B roll editing system 52 AC IN connector 15 AES 7, 17 Alarm messages 63 Analog audio signal output section 17 video signal output section 16 Arrow buttons 11 Aspect ratio 8 AUDIO (AES/EBU) OUT connectors Audio level meters 9 AUDIO MONITOR OUT connector Audio monitor system connections 53... - Page 72 Processor adjustment range 67 Rack mount 8 Rear panel 15 REC/SAVE switch 20 REF. VIDEO IN/OUT connectors 16 Reference video signals 51 connection 53 Regular checks 59 REMOTE button 14 connector 18 Remote control 7 setting section 14 REPEAT indicator 13 Repeat playback 7, 24 RESET (NO) button 11 REW button 11...
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