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Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
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Software (Firmware) Update
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Operating Instructions

Model No.
59) or
DMR-PWT560
Getting started
Watching broadcasts
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo and Music
With Other Equipment
Convenient functions
Recording
Network
Setup
Reference
SQT1112-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder DMR-PWT560 Model No. Getting started Watching broadcasts Recording Playing back video Editing video Copying video Photo and Music Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this Network product, and save this manual for future use.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or product damage, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    R6/LR6, AA Indemnity concerning recorded content (Alkaline or manganese batteries) Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ....2 Supplied accessories ....3 Getting started Photo and Music Unit care...
  • Page 5: Unit Care

    Unit care Getting started When moving the unit HDD/USB HDD handling care Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. • The HDD is a high precision recording 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. “BYE”...
  • Page 6: Main Unit

    Main unit Front        Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Disc tray Inserting or removing media 2 Display ( ∫ Disc 3 Remote control signal sensor • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right Disc •...
  • Page 7 Display           5 SD card slot indicator 1 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator 6 USB port indicator 2 Main display section indicator 7 Playback indicator • Messages and other information are 8 Remote control signal indicator displayed.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote Control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Transmit the remote control signal • Point it at remote control signal sensor on  this unit. ( 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa ...
  • Page 9: Connection

    • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
  • Page 10 Network Setting) Amplifier/receiver COAXIAL IN • For up-to-date compatibility information on your Wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Coaxial cable (This site is in English only.) • The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services. • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output”...
  • Page 11: Settings

    • [For_New_Zealand] Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code If you select “New Zealand”, a screen asking you to Panasonic 01/02/03/04 restart this unit will appear. Press [OK] to restart it. NOBLEX AIWA Wait until a screen appears again. After the screen NOKIA...
  • Page 12 Search for wireless network: To stop partway The available wireless networks will be displayed. Press [RETURN Select your network name and press [OK]. - If your Network name is not displayed, search To restart setup ( 62, Auto Setup) again by pressing the red button on the remote control.
  • Page 13 To restart Easy Network Setting 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK]. To redo settings individually If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or when you change the settings individually, perform the following steps: 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 14: Hdd And Media Information

    HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( Recordable/playable contents (–: Impossible) Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents • Video • AAC • AVCHD/AVCHD 3D • ALAC • MKV • DSD Built-in hard disk drive [HDD] •...
  • Page 15 • WMA It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) §1 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be §2 able to play back depending on the device. It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by §3...
  • Page 16 Information about contents About extension of files ∫ Broadcast Recordings Example of file Contents Numbers of titles that can be recorded: extension Maximum “.mkv” Media titles “.srt” 3000 “.sub” (Subtitle text files) • Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of “.txt”...
  • Page 17 Recording mode (Conversion) Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done Recording can be done recorded in a nearly with reduced recording with reduced recording perfect broadcasted state. volume in High definition volume in Standard (HD) quality definition (SD) quality.
  • Page 18 Notes for the disc Notes for the SD cards • Region management information • Compatible SD card The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video - SD Memory Card discs of the following regions codes, including (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 “ALL”: formats) - SDHC Memory Card...
  • Page 19: Function Menu Screen

    FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU list screen • Keyword Recording ( • TV Guide ( You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings • Timer Recording ( etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. • Network Service ( Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 20: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts  Current Category Watching broadcasts Audio Description  [For_New_Zealand] 3 Set timer ( Press [CH W X] to select the channel. 4 Subtitle 5 Teletext • You can also select the channel by the 6 Multiple audio following operations 7 Data service ( - Using number buttons.
  • Page 21: Recording

    Switching audio Using TV Guide system Press [AUDIO]. Press [GUIDE]. • Audio will switch according to the contents of TV Guide screen appears. the programme every time it is pressed. e.g. Landscape view [For_New_Zealand] [For_Australia] To listen to the Audio Description Landscape TV Guide Category: All Digital Channels...
  • Page 22: Recording

    Using Channel List Display information While pausing or rewinding a broadcast: You can select from the list of channel names. Press [STATUS Press [OK]. Pause XXXXX XXXXX All Digital Channels XXXXX    • Press [STATUS ] again. Select View Page up Page down...
  • Page 23: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording Recording To set the recording time TV programmes 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 3 ( left). The titles can only be recorded to built-in Recording Time: HDD and cannot be copied from built-in HDD You can set the length of recording time from to the media other than USB HDD.
  • Page 24 Operation during Recording To pause recording After displaying the recording programme, press To check the recording programme [;]. • Press again to restart recording. Press [STATUS (A title is not split into separate titles.) e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously Recording programme REC1/OTR AUTO •...
  • Page 25: Timer Recording

    Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. month in advance.
  • Page 26 To search the programmes • If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the 1 On the TV Guide screen: beginning or the ending part of the programmes. Press [OPTION]. • If the same episode has already been set for series timer 2 Select the item, then press [OK].
  • Page 27 Timer recording options Timer recording from Channel Information Select the items and change the settings. You can make timer recording of the current or e.g., [For_Australia] next programme. Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXX While watching a programme Date Guide Link : OFF Press [STATUS Channel...
  • Page 28 To confirm and edit a timer Screen icons programme Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Grey: Timer recording standby is e.g., deactivated. Timer Recording 30:30 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXXX Currently recording programme (Red) Space Channel Name Schedule Mode TUE 12.01 Guide XXXXXX - XXXXXX...
  • Page 29: Keyword Recording

    Keyword Recording Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions: Keyword 1-16 Input the keyword to be registered. The unit can find programmes that include • Refer to “Entering text”. ( specified keywords from programme names and • Default keyword is the programme title programme information on TV Guide, and record selected on the TV Guide screen.
  • Page 30 To display the list of programmes found with To add/edit the Keyword the set keyword Select the Keyword and press [OK], then Press the yellow button in “Keyword Recording” screen. make required settings. • Refer to “Keyword Recording conditions” SAT 22.01 Schedule Programme Name XXXXXX - XXXXXX...
  • Page 31: Playing Titles On The Hdd

    Playing titles Playing Video Menu screen back video on the HDD e.g.,     § Video Menu Grouped Titles “For recorded titles ( 17)” only § Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Keyword Record Not Viewed Xxxxxx Xxxxxx AVCHD Channel Date Title Name Titles...
  • Page 32 Screen icons You can quickly find the recorded titles by Currently recording programme selecting the tab. (Red) Protected title To select the tab Press [2, 1]. Title was not recorded due to recording protection To change the displayed programme type tab Title cannot be played 1 Select the programme type, then press the (When data is damaged etc.)
  • Page 33 Editing the grouped titles Playing Keyword Recording titles 1 Select the title or the group, then press the Select “Keyword Record” tab. yellow button. • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. Video Menu Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) • Press the yellow button again to cancel. Keyword Record Not Viewed Xxxxxx...
  • Page 34: Playing Titles On The Media

    Playing titles Video list screen on the media e.g., § Video Menu \ Video \ Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg 08/02/2013 13:45 “For data files ( 17)” only § video02.mpeg 08/02/2012 12:45 video03.mpeg 08/02/2011 11:45 video04.mpeg 08/02/2010 10:45 Insert the media.
  • Page 35: Insert A Disc

    If the menu screen is not displayed, display it Video Menu ( AVCHD ) screen by performing the following operation. [SD] 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. e.g., 2 Select “Media”, then press [OK]. Video Menu ( AVCHD ) 3 Select the media, then press [OK]. SD Card Date Time...
  • Page 36: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Search Press [6] or [5]. • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. • The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps) • MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Audio is not heard during all •...
  • Page 37 Manual Skip Switching subtitles Skip forward 1 minute: [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, [BD-RE] [BD-R] Press [+60s]. 1 Press [STTL Skip backward 10 seconds: 2 Press [OK]. Press [-10s]. 3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK]. • If you want to switch the subtitle language, •...
  • Page 38 3D settings during playback • Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel Change this setting when the screen is not well or are experiencing visual fatigue. correctly displayed for 3D compatible In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other programmes.
  • Page 39: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Basic Operation Soundtrack § A variety of playback operations and settings can Show or change the soundtrack. be performed from this menu. [For_Australia] Audio Selection Available options differ depending on the playing Switch in the case of multiple audio. contents and the condition of the unit.
  • Page 40 Sound Effect Settings Picture Settings DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Picture Type Select the settings that suit your sound quality Select the picture quality mode during play. preferences. Sharpness Adjustment DSD LPF Setting Noise Reduction Select the settings that suit your sound quality Luminance/Colour Adjustment preferences.
  • Page 41: Deleting/Editing Titles

    Deleting/Editing titles Editing video Select the item, then press [OK]. Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, e.g., content cannot be restored to its original Playback state. Make certain before proceeding. Delete Title Enter Title Name Information § Set up Protection Edit Cancel Protection Chapter View...
  • Page 42 Subtitles: Dividing title • Automatic Subtitles will be recorded if they are included 1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. in the title. 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title. • Off • You can find the desired point by using play, Subtitle will not be recorded.
  • Page 43 To confirm whether the conversion is To delete the chapter: completed 1 Select the chapter, then press [DELETE]. Press [VIDEO MENU]. • Multiple selection ( 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. e.g., To combine chapters (Delete chapter Channel Date Title Name Titles mark): 1 Select the chapter, then press [OPTION].
  • Page 44: Copying Titles

    Copying titles Copying video To change the selection 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 ( left). § 2 Select the title, then press the yellow button. “For recorded titles ( 17)” only Repeat this step to select titles. §...
  • Page 45 Copying titles with copying list Copying video files [HDD] [SD] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. > [USB] [HDD] Select “Copy Video”, then press [OK]. On the video list screen: Copy Select the file or folder. Cancel All Source Copy Direction e.g., USB HDD Destination USB HDD Copy Mode...
  • Page 46: Photo

    Photo Photo and Music Photo play option While displaying a photo: §1 §2 §3 Press [OPTION]. Select the item, then press [OK]. Graphic Display Level You can change the 3D position of the “For data files ( 17)” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 screen display, etc., during the 3D photo [BD-RE] only...
  • Page 47 Photo Menu screen Slideshow settings e.g., [HDD] On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button. Photo Menu Slideshow 03.01.2012 Start Slideshow 29.10.2012 Interval Normal 25.02.2013 15.03.2013 Transition Effect Fade Repeat Play Music Selection No background music Background Music No List Page Up Page 0002/0002...
  • Page 48 Editing photos Selecting and copying the photos [HDD] [SD] > [SD] [HDD] > [HDD] [SD] [BD-RE] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] On the Photo Menu screen: To edit the folder: > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [SD] [USB] Select the folder. On the Photo Menu screen: To edit the photo: To copy the folder: 1 Select the folder, then press [OK].
  • Page 49: Music

    Music Copying automatically §1 §2 [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [DVD-R] > [HDD] [+R] [CD] [SD] [USB] “For data files ( 17)” only §1 Newly added photos will automatically be copied [DVD-R] [+R] only §2 to the HDD. Insert the media. Playing music CD (CD-DA) The menu screen appears.
  • Page 50 Screen icons Copying music [USB] > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] § Folder Except [CD] (CD-DA) § Music On the music list screen: Select the file or folder. Move to the parent folder e.g., Playing music file on the HDD Music Menu \ Music \ [HDD]...
  • Page 51: Enjoying Network Service

    • TV Anytime services may be discontinued temporarily or discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the permanently without notice. content or the continuity of the services.
  • Page 52: Smart Home Networking (Dlna)

    Preparation equipment. • Perform Home Network settings. ( http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Operate the playback equipment (Client) to (This site is in English only.) display the list of contents on this unit. Select the item, then press [OK].
  • Page 53 .m4a, .adts .wma • If you want to display the playback menu while playing back FLAC .flac a video on the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment, press [AUDIO]. .dsf, .dff • Playlist of Windows Media Player can play back only the ®...
  • Page 54 Using this unit as Media Renderer Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct ® This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a LAN devices to communicate each other directly smartphone, etc.).
  • Page 55 When no devices are found Using Miracast You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Wi-Fi Direct Connection Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on the big Device not found. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, screen of your TV. please check connection mode of pairing device and select “Search again”.
  • Page 56: With Other Equipment

    HDD. this unit first. Limitation information e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera • A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB cannot be used. • Registering of a USB HDD will format the USB HDD and all the content already recorded will be deleted.
  • Page 57 Connecting the USB HDD Registering the USB HDD Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. e.g., This unit’s rear panel Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK].
  • Page 58: Convenient Functions

    What is VIERA Link? VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link You can operate this unit using the TV remote the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV control. (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this...
  • Page 59: Software (Firmware) Update

    • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from (Default setting is 3 a.m. 70, Software Update the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ in Standby) • From broadcasts ([For_New_Zealand]) Software of this unit will be updated from broadcasts if update information is detected.
  • Page 60: 4K Networking

    4K Networking Other operations You can save 4K videos/photos recorded with Format SD Card digital cameras and other 4K-compatible devices to the HDD of this unit and play them back. Format SD Card [SD] Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.
  • Page 61 Entering text Switching the aspect ratio of the screen Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. Select a character, then press [OK]. Display the Playback menu.
  • Page 62: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Setup • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV then press [OK]. Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. • Yellow: Delete all channels. in the menu. •...
  • Page 63 Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) HDD / Disc / USB HDD You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children. Settings for Playback Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and 3D BD-Video Playback playback. Select the playback method of 3D compatible •...
  • Page 64 Settings for Recording HDD Management Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the Timer Record Start Buffer following settings. This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time. Delete all titles Delete all recorded programmes and AVCHD Timer Record Stop Buffer on the built-in HDD.
  • Page 65 Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations Bilingual Audio Selection This function cancels the registrations of all Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or the USB HDDs registered on this unit. “M2”) when File Conversion ( 42). Only do this if you are going to dispose of this Digital Audio Output unit.
  • Page 66 Audio Delay 3D AVCHD Output Mis-sync between the video and audio is If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video corrected by delaying the audio output. and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting. Audio Type for Digital Broadcast 3D Playback Message If the programme has more than one track (Dolby...
  • Page 67 Network 24p Output When playing BD-Video recorded in Easy Network Setting 24 frames, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals–the same interval Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( originally shot with the film movie. Network Settings •...
  • Page 68 Proxy Server Settings Initialize Device Password Check and set the connection to the Proxy The device password for this unit is server. initialized. • Press [OK] to show the respective setting. • When you initialize the device password, you will not be able to use TV Anytime. Network Service Settings To use the TV Anytime again, you must re-register to the service.
  • Page 69 Change the remote control code on the main unit minimized. ( and the remote control if you place other However, startup time from standby mode Panasonic products close together. will be longer. • Use “Set Code1”, the factory set code, under • Timer Setting for Quick Start: normal circumstances.
  • Page 70 Clock System Update If the time is not set correctly, use the settings Software Update in Standby listed in the method below. When you set this unit to standby mode, • Automatic software (firmware) updates ( 59) are This unit usually obtains time and date downloaded automatically at the time you information from digital broadcasts.
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The remote control does not work. Reference • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote Before requesting service, make the following control. checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions.
  • Page 72 The images do not appear on the TV. TV screen and video The picture is distorted during play, or video Screen size is wrong. is not played correctly. • Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. • Check the connections. ( •...
  • Page 73 3D video is not output correctly. Recording, timer recording and • 3D video may be output correctly by changing copying the following settings: - “3D Type” of “3D Settings” ( Cannot record. - “Signal Format” ( 38, 3D settings during Cannot copy.
  • Page 74 Play Edit Cannot play back. Cannot edit. • The disc is dirty. ( • You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted • The disc is scratched or marked. titles to create empty space.
  • Page 75 When using Wireless LAN connection, video Broadcast from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. during playback. • Adjust the reception with “Manual Tuning”. ( • Use 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wireless router.
  • Page 76 UNSUPPORT Messages on the front panel display The media is not supported. The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. UPD / (“∑” stands for a number.) CONV The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted.
  • Page 77: Specifications

    Specifications ∫ LASER specification Class 1 LASER Product Specifications are subject to change without Wave length: notice. 405 nm (BDs) 660 nm (DVDs) ∫ General 790 nm (CDs) Dimensions: 430 mm (W) Laser power: 41.5 mm (H) No hazardous radiation is emitted with (including the projecting parts) the safety protection 193 mm (D)
  • Page 78: Audio Information

    Audio information Language code list The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, Abkhazian: 6566 Lingala: 7678 Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 and the setting on this unit. ( 65, Digital Audio Macedonian: 7775 Afrikaans: 6570 Output) Albanian: 8381...
  • Page 79: Licenses

    Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2014 Verance Corporation. Cinavia is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 80: Restriction On Use Of Unauthorized Copied Content

    Basic Settings menu. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the...
  • Page 81: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  • Page 82: Index

    Index Favourites ......62 Format HDD ....... 64 Aspect .
  • Page 83 Quick Start ......69 USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations ......65 Recording .
  • Page 84 The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.

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