Sony SRS-X9 Reference Manual

Personal Audio System
Système audio personnel
Sistema de audio personal
SRS-X9
©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in China
http://www.sony.net/
This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the
English Personal Audio System
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body (excluding
Before operating the system, please read this guide thoroughly and extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
retain it for future reference.
This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Owner's Record
This Class B digital device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
The serial number is located on the bottom.
Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
Model No. SRS-X9
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Serial No.
For customers in the USA
Please register this product on line at
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic updates
about new products, services and other important
announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to
contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs The Caution Marking is put on the Bottom Enclosure.
adjustment or modification. Thank you.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
WARNING
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence
apparatus to rain or moisture.
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place
the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. http://www.sony.com
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to an
Trade Name:
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Model No.:
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, Responsible Party:
connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice Address:
an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC
Telephone No.:
outlet immediately.
The system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
connected to the AC outlet, even if the system itself has been turned
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
off.
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
CAUTION
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
Important Safety Instructions
equipment.
1) Read these instructions.
The following FCC/IC statement applies only to the version of this
2) Keep these instructions.
model manufactured for sale in the USA and Canada. Other versions
3) Heed all warnings.
may not comply with FCC/IC technical regulations.
4) Follow all instructions.
NOTE:
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful the manufacturer's instructions.
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful produce heat.
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
television reception, which can be determined by turning the third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
interference by one or more of the following measures: outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
ē Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ē outlet.
ē Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ē
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
ē Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from ē particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
that to which the receiver is connected. where they exit from the apparatus.
ē Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ē 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
This warranty is valid only in the United States. / Cette garantie ne s'applique qu'aux États-Unis. / Esta garantía sólo es válida en Estados Unidos.
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Reference Guide
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Guide de référence
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Guía de referencia
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
For the state of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Precautions
Declaration of Conformity
On safety
SONY
The nameplate indicating Sony trademark, model number and
SRS-X9
electrical rating is located on the bottom exterior of this system.
Sony Electronics Inc.
The MAC address is located on the bottom exterior of this system.
16530 Via Esprillo, San
ˎ Before operating the system, be sure that the operating voltage of ē
Diego, CA 92127 USA
the system is identical with that of your local power supply.
858-942-2230
On placement
ˎ Do not set the speaker in an inclined position. ē
ˎ Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a ē
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or
mechanical shock.
On operation
ˎ Do not insert any small objects, etc., into the jacks or ventilation ē
hole on the rear of the system. The system may short out or
malfunction.
On cleaning
ˎ Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet. ē
Others
ˎ If you have any questions or problems concerning this system that ē
are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
ˎ When disposing of or giving away this system, make sure to ē
initialize it to reset all settings to the factory defaults.
On Copyrights
ˎ SONY, Sony Entertainment Network and the logos are trademarks ē
of Sony Corporation.
ˎ Windows, the Windows logo, and Windows Media are either
ē
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
ˎ This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of ē
Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
ˎ Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are
ē
trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used
with permission.
ˎ Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group. ē
ē Use the system at least 10 m (about 30 ft) away from the wireless ē
LAN device.
ē If the system is used within 10 m (about 30 ft) of a wireless LAN
ē
device, turn off the wireless LAN device.
Interference to other devices
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may affect the
operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off the system and
other BLUETOOTH devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
ē where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital, train, airplane, or ē
a gas station
ē near automatic doors or a fire alarm ē
Notes
ˎ To be able to use the BLUETOOTH function, the BLUETOOTH device ē
to be connected requires the same profile as the system's.
Note also that even if the same profile exists, devices may vary in
function depending on their specifications.
ˎ Due to the characteristic of BLUETOOTH wireless technology, the ē
sound played on the system is slightly delayed from the sound
played on the BLUETOOTH device during talking on the telephone
or listening to the music.
ˎ This system supports security capabilities that comply with the ē
BLUETOOTH standard to provide a secure connection when the
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used, but security may not be
enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating
using BLUETOOTH wireless technology.
ˎ We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information
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during BLUETOOTH communication.
ˎ A device featuring the BLUETOOTH function is required to conform ē
to the BLUETOOTH standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be
authenticated. Even if the connected device conforms to the above
mentioned BLUETOOTH standard, some devices may not be
connected or work correctly, depending on the features or
specifications of the device.
ˎ Noise or sound skips may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH ē
device connected with the system, the communication
environment or the usage environment.
Specifications
Section for Speaker
Speakers
Super tweeter (Top): Approx. 19 mm (3/4 inches) diameter × 2 /
Super tweeter (Front): Approx. 19 mm (3/4 inches) diameter × 2 /
Midrange: Approx. 50 mm (2 inches) diameter × 2 /
Subwoofer: Approx. 94 mm (3 3/4 inches) diameter × 1
Section for Amplifier
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
Power Output (reference)
Super tweeter (Top): 2 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic distortion,
20 kHz) / Super tweeter (Front): 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 10 kHz) / Midrange: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 1 kHz) / Subwoofer: 25 W × 2 (at less than 10 % harmonic
distortion, 100 kHz)
Section for Network
Compatible standards
IEEE 802.11 b/g (WEP 64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/
WPA2-PSK (TKIP))
Radio frequency
2.412 GHz – 2.462 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, 11 Channels) /
Channel 1 – Channel 11
Section for BLUETOOTH
Output
BLUETOOTH Specification Power Class 2
Maximum communication range
Line of sight Approx. 10 m (about 30 ft)*
Radio frequency
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz – 2.4835 GHz)
Communication System
BLUETOOTH Specification Version 3.0
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) / AVRCP (Audio Video
Remote Control Profile)
Supported codec*
ˎ Apple, the Apple logo, AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod ē SBC (Subband Codec)*
nano, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Transmission bandwidth (A2DP)
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a
20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (with 44.1 kHz sampling)
service mark of Apple Inc.
* 1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles
"Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that
between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static
an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically
electricity, reception sensitivity, aerial's performance, operating
to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the
system, software application, etc.
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
* 2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
communication between devices.
safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
* 3 Codec: Audio signal compression and conversion format
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless
* 4 Subband Codec
performance.
* 5 Advanced Audio Coding
ˎ Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in ē
the U.S. and other countries.
Section for USB port
ˎ " ē " is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
USB A port (
ˎ Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered ē
You can connect a compatible device such as an Android
marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
smartphone, iPhone, etc., to this system, using a USB cable (not
ˎ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are ē
supplied).
marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Supported format*
ˎ DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks,
ē
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
AAC: 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
Alliance.
WMA9 Standard: 16 kbps – 320 kbps, CBR/VBR
ˎ © 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. ē
WAV: 32 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit PCM
The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or
32 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit PCM
one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more
FLAC: 8 kHz – 192 kHz, 16 bit FLAC
jurisdictions.
44.1 kHz – 192 kHz, 24 bit FLAC
ˎ "S-Master" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Transfer speed
ˎ ClearAudio+ and ē are trademarks of Sony
High-speed
Corporation.
Supported USB device
ˎ "DSEE" and ē are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Mass Storage Class (MSC)
ˎ MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from ē
Maximum output current
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
2.1 A MAX
ˎ The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the ē
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation USB B port (
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of You can connect a compatible device such as a computer, etc., to this
their respective owners. system, using a USB cable (not supplied).
ˎ The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, ē
Supported format*
Inc. in the United States and in other countries. PCM (44.1 k/48 k/88.2 k/96 k/176.4 k/192 kHz, 16/24/32 bit)
ˎ Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. ē
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* Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording
ˎ "Xperia" and "Xperia Tablet" are trademarks of Sony Mobile ē
devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed.
Communications AB.
General
ˎ WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered trademarks of ē
Sony Corporation.
AUDIO IN
ˎ The system names and product names indicated in this manual are ē
ANALOG Φ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
generally the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
manufacturer. Network port
™ and ® marks are omitted in this manual.
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto Polarity)
Power requirements
What is BLUETOOTH wireless
AREA
technology?
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology USA, Canada
that enables wireless data communication between digital devices,
Mexico
such as a computer and digital camera. BLUETOOTH wireless
technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 30 ft).
Power consumption
Connecting two devices as necessary is common, but some devices
50 W
can be connected to multiple devices at the same time.
You do not need to use a cable for connection, nor is it necessary for Power consumption (during standby mode)
the devices to face one another, such is the case with infrared
Less than 0.5 W
technology. For example, you can use such a device in a bag or
Power consumption (during BLUETOOTH/network
pocket.
standby mode)
BLUETOOTH standard is an international standard supported by
Less than 3 W
thousands of companies all over the world, and employed by various
Dimensions (w/h/d) (including projecting parts and
companies worldwide.
controls)
Maximum communication range
Approx. 430 mm × 133 mm × 125 mm (169.3 inches × 52.4 inches ×
Maximum communication range may shorten under the following
49.2 inches)
conditions.
Mass
ē There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between the ē
system and BLUETOOTH device. Approx. 4.6 kg (162.3 oz)
ē A wireless LAN device is in use near the system. ē
Supplied accessories:
ē A microwave oven is in use near the system. ē
Remote control (RMT-CX9) (1) / AC power cord (1) / AAA size batteries
ē A device that generates electromagnetic radiation is in use near ē
for the remote control (2) (for trial use) / Cleaning cloth (1) / Speaker
the system.
grille detach tool (2) / Start Guide "Enjoy Music over Your Wi-Fi
Interference from other devices
Network" / Reference Guide (this document) / Warranty card
Because BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) use
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
the same frequency, microwave interference may occur and resulting
in communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection if
the system is used near a wireless LAN device. In such a case,
perform the following.
Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models
Compatible
AirPlay
models
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iPad mini with
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iPad mini* 
iPad (3rd
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iPad 2*
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iPod touch
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iPod touch
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iPod touch
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iPod classic*
iPod nano
(7th generation)*
iPod nano
(6th generation)*
iPod nano
(5th generation)*
iPod nano
(4th generation)*
* "SongPal" does not support iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod
classic, and iPod nano.
"SongPal" does not support iPad as of January 2014.
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or
later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes
10.2.2 or later.
Note
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPhone/iPad/iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPhone/iPad/
iPod connected to this receiver.
Français Système audio personnel
Avant de faire fonctionner le système, veuillez lire ce guide en entier
et conservez-le pour référence future.
Référence du propriétaire
Le numéro de série est situé sous l'appareil.
Notez le numéro de série dans l'espace prévu ci-dessous.
Consultez-le dès que vous faites appel à votre détaillant Sony au
sujet de ce produit.
N° de modèle SRS-X9
N° de série
Pour les clients aux États-Unis
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Veuillez enregistrer ce produit en ligne sur
http://www.sony.com/productregistration
Un enregistrement correct nous permettra de vous envoyer des
mises à jour périodiques sur nos nouveaux produits, services et
autres annonces importantes. Enregistrer votre produit nous
permettra également de vous contacter dans le cas improbable où
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le produit nécessiterait un réglage ou une modification. Merci.
AVERTISSEMENT
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4 5 Afin de réduire les risques d'incendie ou de choc électrique,
/ AAC* / aptX
n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ni à l'humidité.
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, ne couvrez pas l'ouverture de
ventilation de l'appareil avec des journaux, des nappes, des rideaux,
etc. Ne placez pas des sources de flamme nue telles que des bougies
allumées sur l'appareil.
Pour réduire le risque d'incendie ou de choc électrique, n'exposez
pas cet appareil à des égouttements ou à des éclaboussements et ne
placez pas des objets remplis de liquides, tels que des vases, sur
l'appareil.
N'installez pas l'appareil dans un espace restreint, comme une
bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.
N'exposez pas les piles ou l'appareil avec pile installée à une chaleur
excessive telle que le soleil, le feu ou similaires.
Étant donné que la fiche principale permet de débrancher l'appareil
A) de la source d'alimentation, raccordez l'appareil à une prise CA
facilement accessible. Si vous observez une quelconque anomalie de
l'appareil, débranchez immédiatement la fiche principale de la prise
CA.
L'appareil n'est pas déconnecté de la source d'alimentation tant qu'il
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reste branché à la prise CA, même s'il a été éteint.
PRÉCAUTION
Veuillez noter que tout changement ou toute modification qui n'est
pas expressément approuvé(e) dans ce manuel peut annuler votre
capacité à utiliser cet appareil.
La déclaration FCC/IC suivante s'applique uniquement à la version de
ce modèle fabriquée pour la vente aux États-Unis et au Canada. Il se
peut que d'autres versions ne soient pas conformes à la
réglementation technique de la FCC/IC.
REMARQUE :
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme aux normes relatives
B) au matériel numérique de la classe B, fixées par l'article 15 des
règlements de la FCC. Ces limites sont destinées à assurer une
protection suffisante contre les interférences dans une installation
résidentielle. Cet équipement génère et utilise des fréquences radio
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qui, en cas d'installation et d'utilisation incorrectes, peuvent être à
l'origine d'interférences dans la réception radio et télévision.
Toutefois, rien ne garantit qu'il n'y aura pas d'interférences. Si des
interférences se produisent, il est possible de déterminer si elles sont
dues au matériel en éteignant et en rallumant l'appareil, et si c'est le
cas, l'utilisateur est invité à corriger le problème de l'une des
manières suivantes :
ē Modifier l'orientation ou l'emplacement de l'antenne réceptrice. ē
ē Éloigner l'appareil du récepteur. ē
ē Brancher l'appareil sur une prise située sur un circuit différent de
ē
celui du récepteur.
ē Consulter le détaillant ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté ē
pour obtenir une assistance.
Power requirements
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux
120 V AC, 60Hz
rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et
respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes
120 V AC, 60Hz
directrices d'exposition et d'exposition aux fréquences
radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l'IC. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le
dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l'exception des extrémités : mains,
poignets, pieds et chevilles).
Cet appareil ne doit pas se trouver à proximité d'un autre émetteur
ou d'une autre antenne, ou encore être utilisé en même temps que
ceux-ci.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la section 15
des règles de la FCC et à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet
appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférences dangereuses et (2)
cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences reçues, y compris
les interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
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