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Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste; they should be collected separately. Revision User’s Manual of PLANET Hybrid Digital Video Recorder Model: HDVR-430/HDVR-830/HDVR-1630 Rev: 2.0 (August 2015) Part No. EM-HDVR-430_830_1630(v2)_v2.0 ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Chapter 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents The package should contain the following items: HDVR Unit x 1 Foot Pad x 4 USB Mouse x 1 Screw Kit x 1 Power Adapter x 1 User’s Manual CD x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 SATA Cable x 1 SATA Power Cable x 1...
1.2 Overview Efficient Solution for Integrating IP and Analog Cameras PLANET HDVR-430, HDVR-830 and HDVR-1630 are hybrid DVR recorders which are able to record video and data from traditional analog, AHD (Analog High Definition) and network IP security cameras. The advantage of a hybrid DVR recorder is that it lets you use currently installed analog security equipment along with newer network IP technology.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series are interoperable with any third-party IP cameras, thus omitting compatibility issue and allowing you to add more cameras. High Resolution Local Display The HDVR series provides HDMI and VGA video output interfaces for dual local displays, which can be connected to HDMI monitor or VGA monitor for live view monitoring with video output of maximum 1280 x 720 resolutions.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Real-time Remote Monitoring Video from the HDVR system can be accessed with Web browsers and mobile devices. With remote monitoring, you can view live and recorded video, allowing for easier monitoring of your video deployments, and the ability to react quickly to alarms and events. Manage via Central Management System (CMS) Not just for small-scale applications such as retail stores and SMBs, the HDVR system is expandable for multi-site management with the bundled CMS software.
Web-based and management utility for easy configuration Up to 256 channels with the central management software Supports two USB2.0 ports for mouse control and backup Supports mobile phone remote viewer, Web UI and CMS 1.4 Product Specifications HDVR-430 HDVR-830 HDVR-1630 Product Hardware...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series HDVR-430 Analog cameras: 4-ch AHD-M (720p), 4-ch AHD-L (960H) Analog cameras & IP cameras: 2-ch AHD-M (720p) & 2-ch 720p IP cameras: 8-ch 1080p, 8-ch 720p, 4-ch 1080p, 4-ch 720p, 1-ch 1080p, 2-ch 720p HDVR-830 Analog cameras: 8-ch AHD-M (720p), 8-ch AHD-L (960H) Hybrid Mode Analog cameras &...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Storage No Space Net Disconnection IP Conflict Camera Events – Motion Detection/Video Blind/Video Loss/DI Show Message Buzzer Mobile Reported Event Action Send e-mail FTP Upload Write Log Management Remote Sessions Privileges Live View/Playback/System Configurations/Camera Configurations/Recording Configuration/Event Configuration/Maintenance Graphic local user interface (Operated by mouse) User Interface...
Press to enter main menu Return Press to return to previous page Direction & Control and Press to select and enter Enter HDVR-430 Rear Panel Co nector Description ‐ Composite video signal (CVBS) input interface V1 V4 A1‐A4 The input interface of the audio signal...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series HDVR-830 Rear Panel Co nector Description ‐ V1 V8 Composite video signal (CVBS) input interface A1‐A4 The input interface of the audio signal A-OUT The output interface of the audio signal The network interface of RJ45 HDMI The output interface of the HDMI video signal The output interface of the VGA video signal...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 2.2 Hardware Installation 2.2.1 Installing Hard Disk 1. Remove the upper case. 2. Plug the HDD power cable and SATA cable into the slot of the PCBA board and the HDD, respectively, making sure the connections are well done. ...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 3. Please align the screw holes on the HDD with those on the HDVR case and secure them with the given screws. 4. After the HDD is secured, it should look like the one in the pictures (front and back) below: ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Chapter 3. Connecting to the HDVR There are various ways you can connect to the HDVR and below are the suggested methods for different network setups: The HDVR is placed in a network with a DHCP server: Connect to the HDVR by using “HDVR Search Tool”...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Please click “Next” to continue. Please click “Next” to start the installation. ...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Once the installation is completed, please click “Finish”. Please go to Start => Programs => HDVR Search Tool => HDVR Search Tool to run the search tool. ...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series The HDVR should be located and its IP address should be displayed. Select the HDVR and click on “Web Browse”; the program should automatically access the HDVR’s web administration page from your default browser. You will be prompted for the HDVR’s login information before proceeding to modify device’s IP address via search tool.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 3.2 Accessing HDVR with its default IP address The HDVR comes with a pre-configured static IP address “192.168.0.20”. However, it is only used when there is no DHCP server presented in the network. Connect the HDVR and PC to your switch or hub, or connect the PC directly to the HDVR using a crossover Cat5 Ethernet cable.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Chapter 4. Basic Operation This chapter provides setup instructions of the HDVR local display Interface. 4.1 Main/Live Viewing The main/live view is the first interface displayed once you access the HDVR through local display. It displays the live video of all cameras added to the HDVR and the above patterns chosen by the user.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 4.3 Desktop Shortcut Menu In preview mode, you can right-click mouse to get a desktop shortcut menu as shown below. The menu includes Main Menu, Guide, Record Mode, Playback, PTZ Control, High Speed PTZ, Color Setting, Output Adjust, Logout and View Mode shift. Picture 4.2 Shortcut Menu 4.3.1 Main Menu The system main menu is shown below after login.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Main menu>Record->Playback The hard disk that saves the video files must be set as read-write or read-only state. Picture 4.4 Video Playback Function Function Play/Pause Backward play Slow forward Fast forward Previous frame Next frame Previous file Next file Round play Full screen...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Local zoom: When the system is in the single-window, full-screen playback mode, you can drag your mouse on the screen to select a section and then left-click mouse to realize local zoom. You can right-click mouse to exit. When the current resolution of the channel is over the limit, the system will show a red “X”...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Alarm is on according to schedule. Schedule Click the button to start alarming of selected channel in any Manual state. Click the button to stop alarming of selected channel in any Stop state. 4.3.5 PTZ PTZ control is a little different between analog mode and full digital mode. 1) Digital channel –...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series The current interface will be temporarily hidden after clicking it. Hide Control the PTZ rotation. Control of 8 directions is supported. Direction Control (4 directions on Front panel is supported) Full screen shows channel image. Left-click mouse to control High Speed PTZ PTZ’s rotational orientation and to rotate to adjust the zoom.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 4.3.7 Output Adjust In hybrid mode, the output adjust function supports black vertical and black horizontal adjustment; in full digital mode, the function does not support the adjustment below. The function allows you to adjust TV output area parameters. You can go to the setup interface via desktop shortcut menu or enter [main menu]>...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Press to reboot the system. Reboot 4.3.9 Window Switch Previewing in single window, four windows, eight windows, nine windows or sixteen windows is up to your choice. Different video input numbers have different switchable previewed pictures. ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Chapter 5. Main Menu 5.1 Main Menu Navigation Main Menu Sub Menu Function Set the recording configuration, recording type and Config recording time section Set recording search, recording play and video file Record Playback storage Detect backup device, format device, back up the Backup selective files Set motion detection alarm for selected input channel.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Set channel name, time display, record status, alarm status, deflicking, transparency and resolution. GUI display Only analog channel can set channel name, region cover, time title, and channel title fold. Set channel, PTZ protocol, address, baud rate, date bit, stop bit and parity configuration Analog...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Display code stream information Log information Search and clear log information according to log types Version Display firmware, MAC address information, etc. Logout Logout, shut down or reboot 5.2 Record Operations related to record include Recording, Playback, Backup and Screen Shot (only for hybrid mode and full analog mode).
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Record 1-30 seconds before the action. (time length is decided Pre-record by the code stream) Schedule: Record according to the set video type (common, detection and alarm) and time section. Manual: Click the button and the channel is recording no Record Mode matter what state it is in.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.2.3 Backup You can back up the video files to external storage through setup. The storage must be installed before the file backup. If the backup is finished, the video can be displayed individually. Picture 5.2 Backup Detect the storage connected with the DVR such as hard disk Detect or universal disk.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Picture 5.3 Backup Clear the file information. Remove Show the file information satisfying the set file attributes. Configure the backup file format based on requirement. H.246 Backup Format or AVI format can be selected. Click the play button to start the backup and click the pause Start/Pause button to stop the backup.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.3.1 Motion Detection When system detects the motion signal that reaches the set sensitivity, the motion detection alarm is on and the linkage function is turned on. The details are shown below. Digital channel: It not only enables motion detection function at the local side, but also enables the remote device that is connected.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Only one alarm signal is turned on even there are several MD Interval motion detection signals in the set interval. Start the external equipment of corresponding linkage alarm Alarm Output when the motion detection alarm is turned on. Delay a few moments and stop when the alarm state is turned OutDelay off.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series In hybrid mode, PTZ links to the related PTZ information of analog channel. While in digital channel model, PTZ links to the related PTZ information on the remote device which is connected. To link PTZ, you can leave for [Shortcut menu]->[PTZ control] to set preset point, cruise between points and interval time, etc.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Picture 5.8 Video Blind Set method: Refer to Motion Detection in Chapter 5.3.1. 5.3.3 Video Loss When the equipment cannot obtain the channel video signal, the video loss alarm and the linkage function are turned on. The details are shown below. Digital channel: It not only enables video loss function at the local side, but also enables the remote device that is connected.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Set method: refer to Motion Detection in Chapter 5.3.1. 5.3.4 Alarm Input When the equipment obtains the external alarm signal, the alarm function is turned on. Alarm input is the same between hybrid mode and full digital mode when the function is enabled.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.3.6 Abnormality Analyzing and inspecting the current software and hardware of the device. When some abnormal events happen, the device will take an action immediately, such as show message and buzzer. Picture 5.11 Abnormal Select abnormality you want to inspect. Event Type Select it to make sure abnormal function workable Enable...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.1 General Picture 5.12 General Setup Choose a correct time zone of location Time Zone Set the system date and time. System Time Choose the date format: YMD, MDY, DMY. Date Format Choose list separator of the date format. Date Separator Choose time format: 24-hour or 12-hour.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series PAL or NTSC. Video Standard Set the latency time in 0-60. 0 means no latency time. Auto Logout Can set the device's name. Machine Name Choose the summer time option and pop out the dialog box as follows.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Picture 5.15 Encode Setup Choose the channel number. Channel Standard H.264 main profile. Compression Resolution type: AHD-M(720P)/AHD-L(960H)/D1/CIF/QCIF. Resolution P:1 frame/s~25 frame/s; N: 1 frame/s~30 frame/s Frame Rate You can choose limited code stream or variable code stream. When you choose the variable code stream, there are six Bit Rate Type image quality options.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.3 Network Setup Picture 5.16 Network Setup You can choose cable network card or wireless network card. Net Card Obtain IP address automatically. DHCP Enable Set the IP address. Default: 192.168.0.20. IP Address Set the subnet mask code. Subnet Mask Set the default gateway.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Network high-speed download HS Download There are three strategies: self-adaption, image quality precedence and fluency precedence. The code stream will adjust according to the setup. Self-adaption is the tradeoff between the image quality precedence and fluency Transfer Policy precedence.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series PPPoE Setup Picture 5.18 PPPoE Setup Input the user name and password that ISP (Internet service provider) provides. After saving it, reboot your system. Then the DVR will build a network connection based on PPPoE. The IP address will change to dynamic IP address after the above operation is well done.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Email Setup If the alarm is turned on or the alarm linkage photos are taken, send an email about the alarm information and the photos to appointed address. Picture 5.20 Email Setup Email server address. It could be an IP address or domain name.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series connect the DVR. The 64 IP addresses are supportive in the list. You can delete the set IP address by √ in the options. When the same IP address is in the white and black list at the same time, the black list precedence is higher.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Provide the account registered by DDNS. User Name Provide the password registered by DDNS. When the DDNS is successfully configured and starts, you can Password connect the domain name in the IE address column to visit. The DNS setup must be configured correctly in the network setup.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series The directory of uploaded files Dir Name The user should have authority to upload files. Alarm Server When alarm occurs, the system will transmit alarm information to alarm server. Picture 5.24 Alarm Server Setup Choose "General" Protocol Type It means the function is activated when the box is checked Enable...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series to make sure the UPNP function of router is enabled. Picture 5.25 UPnP Setup It means the function is activated when the box is checked. Enable Router will automatically distribute HTTP port for the device. HTTP Port The port is needed when live view is made via Web.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.5 GUI Display Configure the video output parameters including the front output mode and encode output mode. Front output: In the local preview mode, it includes channel title, time display, channel display, record status, alarm status, transparency and region cover information. Encode output: In the network surveillance and video file mode, it includes channel title, time display, channel display, record status, alarm status, transparency and region cover information.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Click the channel name modify button and enter the channel name menu. The 16 Chinese characters and 25 letters are Channel Title supported. Display the system data and time in the surveillance window. Time Display Display the system channel number in the surveillance Channel Display window.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.6 PTZ/RS485 Device When system is in hybrid mode or full analog mode, PTZ device and RS485 device are listed on the PTZ configure page. Picture 5.28 PTZ Configuration Choose input channel of dome camera. Channel Choose the corresponding dome protocol.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series When in full digital mode, only RS485 device is shown below. Picture 5.29 RS485 Device Choose related protocol of brand model (e.g. Vista) Protocol Set with corresponding address, default is 1 Address Choose baud rate that related device uses; default is 9600 Baud Rate Include 5-8 options, default is 8 Data Bits...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.7 RS232 Picture 5.30 Serial Port Setting Common serial port is used to debug and update program or Function set up specific serial port. Choose the corresponding baud rate length. Baud Rate Include 5-8 options. Data Bits Include 2 options.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.4.8 Tour Set the patrol display. The tour mode is enabled when box is checked. You can choose the single-view, four-view or nine-view of single mode tour or hybrid mode tour. Picture 5.31 Tour Configure Set the patrol switch interval. The set range is 5-120 seconds MD Interval Set the interval to shift alarm tour;...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Channel Manage Page in All Analog (DVR) Mode Channel Manage Page in Hybrid (HVR) Mode/Full Digital (NVR) Mode Picture 5.32 Channel Manage Interface ...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Digital Channel: Single Link Page of Digital Channel Multi-link Page of Digital Channel Picture 5.33 Digital Channel Interface Select channel title Channel ...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series When the digital channel is enabled, user is able to configure Enable related settings for the channel. When the function is enabled, the time of channel will be the Time same as the device. Synchronization Can be singly connected or in multi-link mode. In multi-link mode, it can connect to several devices, and the device will be Connection Mode displayed one by one.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series User can input remote channel title from the device that you Remote Channel want to connect remotely Default is main stream and do not support extra-stream at Stream present IP address of device. Device Address Default is 34567 Port Default is admin User Name...
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series For example, the channel status for 8+8 mode is shown below. When a channel is added to device but it is not enabled, you will see as shown below. Channel status interface is in full digital mode; the first channel with 5MP resolution is disconnected because of resolution limitation (1080p x 4-ch).
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series When the current resolution is over the max resolution that the channel supports, then a red “X” will be shown on the preview image. For example, in full digital channel mode, the maximum resolution of channel is 720p. If the HDVR connects to a camera with resolution over 720p (such as 1080p), you will see the picture shown below.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series In this series of product, the HDVR provides full analog channel mode, hybrid mode and full digital mode in channel type. Different models have different channel modes. User can shift the mode freely if necessary. 5.5 Advanced Manage tools menu provides HDD manage, account manage, online user, output adjust, auto maintain, restore, upgrade, device information and import/export functions.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 3. The user management includes group and user. The group and user name cannot be the same. Each user only belongs to one group. Picture 5.37 Account Management Modify User: Modify the existing user attribute. Modify Group: Modify the existing team attribute. Modify Password: Modify the user password.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Picture 5.39 Adding User Add Group: Add a user group and set the purview. There are 33 different purviews: shut down the equipment, real-time surveillance, playback, record setting, video backup, etc. Picture 5.40 Adding Group Delete User: Delete the current user. Choose the user and click the delete user button. ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Delete Group: Delete the current group. Choose the group and click the delete group button. Picture 5.41 Delete Group 5.5.3 Online User Check the information of network user that is connected with local device. Tick the selected user to break up connection, (make √...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.5.5 Auto Maintain The user can set the time to auto reboot and auto delete file. Picture 5.43 Auto Maintain 5.5.6 Restore Reset the NVR’s settings to their factory default values. You can choose the items according to your requirements.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.5.7 Upgrade Picture 5.45 Upgrade Upgrade: Choose USB interface. Upgrade file: Choose the upgrade file. 5.5.8 Device Info Provide information of device interface like audio in, alarm in/out. Picture 5.46 Device Information ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.5.9 Import/Export Users can export the log info and the configure file from device to connected flash stick, and also can import related configure file from flash stick to settings, which greatly bring convenience to the customers. Picture 5.47 Import/Export Interface 5.6 Info Display the hard disk information including HDD info, code stream statistic, log info and version...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.6.1 HDD Info Display the hard disk state and it lists hard disk type, overall capability, residual capability, the recording time, etc. Picture 5.48 HDD Info Tips: Symbol “○” means that the hard disk is normal; symbol “X” means that the hard disk is broken down;...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 5.6.2 BPS Display the code stream (Kb/S) and hard disk capability (MB/H) in real time. It displays as the wave sketch map. Picture 5.49 BPS 5.6.3 Log Log information includes system operation, configuration operation, data management, alarm affair, recording operation, user management, file management, etc.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series serial number and NAT status. Picture 5.51 Version Information 5.7 Shut Down System Refer to Chapter 4.3.8. ...
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Chapter 6. Web Remote Management The NVR is able to be viewed from Internet Explorer when the network is available. You can have live view, playback and most of the functions that are the same as those of the NVR system.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Please login your username and password to see the “Bit Rate Type” window shown below: You may select bit rate type you would like to view on your computer. The bit rate type can impact bandwidth consumption on IE. 6.2 Live View on Browser On the main page, the Web user interface provides playback, log, main config, local config and logout functions.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Appendix A: Ping IP Address The ping (Packet Internet Groper) command is used to detect whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It’s also a very useful tool to confirm whether or not Internet camera is installed or if the IP address conflicts with any other device over the network.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Appendix B: Planet DDNS Application Configuring PLANET DDNS Steps: Step 1 Visit DDNS provider’s web site and register an account if you do not have one yet. For example, register an account at http://planetddns.com Step 2 Enable DDNS option through accessing web page of the camera. Step 3 Input all DDNS settings.
Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series Appendix C: Configuring Port Forwarding Manually The device can be used with a router. If the device wants to be accessed from the WAN, its IP address needs to be set up as a fixed IP address. The port forwarding or Virtual Server function of router also needs to be set up.
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Hybrid Digital Video Recorder HDVR series 3. Opening/Setting Virtual Server Ports to enable remote image viewing The firewall security feature is built into the router and most routers prevent users from accessing the video from the device over the Internet. The router connects to the Internet over a series of numbered ports.
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