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- Page 1 Digital Videocassette Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DSR-1/1P 1996 by Sony Corporation 3-858-431-13(1)
- Page 2 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the upper side. 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power Supply ... 31 Using the BP-L40/L60A Battery Pack ... 31 Using an AC Power Source ... 34 Cassettes for the DSR-1/1P ... 35 Shooting ... 38 Back Space Editing ... 43 Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ... 44 Playback —... - Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Time Values —For Index of Recording Points Chapter 5 ClipLink Shooting —Recording Information for Editing Chapter 6 Menu —For Settings Table of Contents Switching Time Value Indications ... 49 Resetting the Counter ... 49 Displaying the Date/Time ... 49 Setting the User Bit Value ...
- Page 5 Chapter 6 Menu (continued) —For Settings Chapter 7 Maintenance Appendix Selecting Audio Reference Level —Menu 213 ... 68 Settting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points —Menu 214 ... 68 Using Setup Add (for DSR-1 Only) —Menu 220 ... 69 Using Setup Remove1 (for DSR-1Only) —Menu 22 ...
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Page 7: Features
ClipLink mode To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting to set the DSR-1/1P into ClipLink mode. There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording. - Page 8 1 audio recording level. Standard Functions as a Dockable VCR The DSR-1/1P is equipped with all of the standard functions of conventional dockable VCRs. Back space editing Press the VTR button on the camera or lens to link recordings with ±0-frame accuracy.
- Page 9 Several power supply options The DSR-1/1P can use the BP-L40/L60A Battery Pack (for about 75/150 minutes of continuous operation with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P). • With an optional DC-L1 Battery Adaptor, the DSR-1/ 1P can use the NP-1B Battery Pack (for about 60 minutes of continuous operation with the DXC-D30/ D30P/D35/D35P).
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Page 10: Location And Function Of Parts
Chapter 1 Overview Bottom view 3 DC IN (DC power input) connector (XLR 4-pin, male) To use the DSR-1/1P with an AC power supply connect an optional AC-550/550CE/CMA-8A/CMA- 8ACE AC Adaptor. 4 POWER switch Turn the power supply on and off. -
Page 11: Display Section
Display Section 1 Display window 2 WARNING indicator 3 MENU button 1 Display window The display window shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch 4 to light up the display window. s Time value indication r Clip remaining indication q Tape remaining indication p Battery capacity indication o Service indication... - Page 12 Location and Function of Parts Indication a Playback indication b DATE indication c Non drop-frame indication (DSR-1 only) d External synchronization lock indication e Hold indication f Audio level indicators g ClipLink log data indication h ClipLink continue indication i IP (index picture) indication j Lithium backup battery warning k DVCAM indication l Cassette memory indication...
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Page 13: Warning Indicator
Indication q Tape remaining indication r Clip remaining indication s Time value indication 2 WARNING indicator This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs. For details, see “Warning System” on page 72. 3 MENU button Press this button to display the VTR menu in the display window 1. -
Page 14: Input/Output Connectors
Location and Function of Parts Input/Output Connectors 1 TC OUT connector 2 TC IN connector 3 GEN LOCK IN connector 4 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors Rear DC OUT 1 TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC) This outputs time code signals from the built-in time code generator. - Page 15 (BNC) This outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals. Connect to the video input connector on a VCR or video monitor. Notes • The output signal from this connector may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback.
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Page 16: Recording/Playback Section
Location and Function of Parts Recording/Playback Section EJECT 6 Speaker 7 ALARM knob 8 MONITOR knob 9 MONITOR SELECT switch 0 ClipLink CONTINUE button 1 EJECT button 6 Press this button to open the cassette holder. Chapter 1 Overview STOP PLAY F FWD 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators... - Page 17 3 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recording level adjustment for channels 1 and 2) knobs When the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches 4 are set to MANUAL, these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2. The audio levels are indicated in the display window. For details, see “1 Display window”...
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Page 18: Time Code Section
Location and Function of Parts Time Code Section WARNING RESET (MENU SET) MENU ADVANCE SHIFT MONITOR SELECT CH-1 PRESET F-RUN REGEN CH-2 DATE/TIME R-RUN ClipLink CONTINUE BACK TALLY 1 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VTR menu set) button Resets the time value shown in the display window. This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch 2 and the TC mode switch 2 Chapter 1 Overview... - Page 19 TC mode switch 1 6 has been set to PRESET. F-RUN: The time code advances continuously whether or not the DSR-1/1P is recording. Use this setting to align the time code value with real time. SET: Use this setting to set the time code or user bit value.
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Page 21: Inserting And Replacing The Lithium Battery
Take out the lithium battery. The DSR-1/1P uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the DSR-1/1P for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The DSR-1/1P will not operate correctly without this lithium battery. -
Page 22: Inserting And Replacing The Lithium Battery
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery. Make sure that the + symbol on the battery is facing you. Close the battery cover. Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment... -
Page 23: Example System Configuration
Color Video Camera DXC-637/537/537A/327A/327B (or DXC-637P/537P/537AP/327AP/ 327BP) series Color Video Camera LC-421 Carrying Case This product can be used with the equipment shown below. Shoulder strap (supplied) DSR-1/1P (this product) DC-L1 Battery Adaptor NP-1B Battery Pack DC-L90 Battery Adaptor BP-90A Battery... -
Page 24: Mounting On Video Camera
Using a DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P: Use the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector. Using a DXC-637 series camera: Use the PRO 50-pin connector. Note Turn the POWER switch off before mounting the DSR-1/1P on the video camera. Replace the PRO 50-pin connector with the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector. - Page 25 PRO 50-pin connector appears. Make sure that the match mark lines up with the PRO50P indication. This section describes the procedure for mounting the DSR-1/1P on a DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P. Use the same procedure for mounting on a DXC-637 series camera. (Replace the PRO 76-pin DIGITAL connector with the PRO 50-pin connector.)
- Page 26 Mounting on Video Camera Fit the projection on the bottom of the DSR-1/1P into the slot on the camera. Slide the DSR-1/1P along the groove on the camera, and press firmly until fixed. Tighten the two screws (M4 12) in the figure.
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Page 27: Fitting The Shoulder Strap
Removing from the camera Fitting the Shoulder Strap Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting on the DSR-1/1P. Follow the procedure above in reverse. This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder. - Page 28 Mounting on Video Camera Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the camera in the same way. Removing the shoulder strap Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment Press and pull up. While pressing here, move the clip downwards to release it from the fitting.
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Page 29: Connecting Audio System
For details about the WRR tuner fitting (Part No. A-8278-057-A), contact your Sony dealer. The DSR-1/1P is able to record sound not only from the microphone attached to the camera but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system. -
Page 30: Using An External Audio System
Connecting Audio System Connect an optional output cable into the OUTPUT connectors on the BTA-801 and either of the AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 connectors. Connect the DC power (supplied with the BTA-801) cable into the DC 12V IN connector on the BTA-801 and the DC OUT connector. -
Page 31: Power Supply
(due to using a video light, for example), power may break after a short time (a few minutes). To increase the usable time, store the BP-L40 in a warm place, and power on the DSR-1/1P and camera before the BP- L40 cools down. - Page 32 Power Supply Attaching the battery pack Press the battery pack against the rear of the DSR-1/1P, aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the DSR-1/1P. Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the DSR-1/1P.
- Page 33 When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the DSR-1/1P with a fully charged internal battery pack, then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector.
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Page 34: Using An Ac Power Source
Using an AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor Chapter 2 Fitting and Connecting Related Equipment The DSR-1/1P can be connected to an AC power source via an optional AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2A or CMA-8A/8ACE AC adaptor. If you connect the DSR-1/1P to this adaptor while a battery is fitted, the power supply will automatically switch from the battery to the AC power source. -
Page 35: Cassettes For The Dsr-1/1P
The DSR-1/1P can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using highly reliable DVCAM cassettes.) The following table lists the cassettes that can be used in the DSR-1/1P. Model name Size PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME... - Page 36 Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents. If you insert a cassette into the DSR-1/1P when this switch is set to SAVE, the DSR-1/1P will not record when you press the REC button. To enable recording Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.
- Page 37 Checking the tape for slack Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette holder, close the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds take it out. See page 39 on how to insert a cassette.
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Page 38: Shooting
See “Using Auto-Check Function —Menu 210” on page 65. • When using a tape recorded by the DSR-1/1P to transfer digital (video/ audio/time code) signals at four times normal speed from the DSR-85/ 85P Digital Videocassette Recorder to the ES-7 EditStation for editing purposes, there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point. - Page 39 Make sure that the cassette’s REC/SAVE switch is set to REC, then check for tape slack before loading the cassette. For details on handling cassettes, see “Cassettes for the DSR-1/1P” on page Inserting a standard-size cassette Cassette holder window Insert the cassette with the cassette window (on the front) facing outward.
- Page 40 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting • Internal parts of the DSR-1/1P may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini-size cassette in the wrong direction (such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so that a short side enters first).
- Page 41 During recording, the tape transport buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY, and STOP) cannot be used. Note The DSR-1/1P stops recording if you turn the camera’s power switch off during recording. This causes the DSR-1/1P’s WARNING indicator to light, and the warning tone is emitted. At the same time, the REC/TALLY indicator(s) blink(s) in the viewfinder.
- Page 42 Shooting Manually adjusting audio recording level When the battery is getting exhausted Chapter 3 Shooting In step 3 above (“Shooting”), set the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches to MANUAL (see page 40). While checking the audio level in the display window, turn the AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knob for the channel being used for microphone or wireless microphone system connection (channel 1 or 2) so that the maximum audio level is under 0 dB.
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Page 43: Back Space Editing
Back Space Editing This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously. If using the DSR-1/1P with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P, you can also perform back space editing while creating clips. For details, see Chapter 5 “ClipLink Shooting”. Follow steps 1 to 5 (pages 38 to 41) in the procedure “Shooting” to begin recording. -
Page 44: Starting Back Space Editing At Any Tape Position
VTR button, set up standby-on mode shortly beforehand by changing the camera’s power switch to ON STBY. Once set in standby-on mode, the DSR-1/1P waits a certain (user- definable) period of time and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. - Page 45 Press the REC REVIEW button the lens. This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the continue point (specified by step 5), then sets the DSR-1/1P to recording pause state. Press the VTR button on the camera or lens. This starts recording.
- Page 46 • If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly. • If the DSR-1/1P is left powered off for several hours. • If the DSR-1/1P is subject to severe vibration while powered off. • If for any other reason the automatic recording continuity function is unable to operate correctly.
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Page 47: Playback - Checking Recorded Contents
You can also listen to the recorded sound via an earphone or the speaker. After the recorded part is played back, the DSR-1/1P is automatically returns to the pause state. -
Page 48: Viewing Color Playback
Playback — Checking Recorded Contents Viewing Color Playback Chapter 3 Shooting Press the PLAY button. This starts playback, during which a monochrome playback of the recording is shown in the camera’s viewfinder. EJECT Operation Step Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button. Rewind the tape Press the REW button. -
Page 49: Switching Time Value Indications
Switching Time Value Indications The DSR-1/1P uses three types of time values: counter values, time code values, and user bits. The time value is displayed in the DXC-D30/D30P/ D35/D35P’s viewfinder screen and in the DSR-1/1P’s display window. WARNING PB DATE NDF EXT-LK... -
Page 50: Setting The User Bit Value
Setting the User Bit Value You can set the user bits as eight-digit hexadecimal values (base 16) to have the date, time, scene number, and other information inserted into the time code. When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. -
Page 51: Setting The Time Code Value
Setting the Time Code Value This section describes the steps for setting time code recording methods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values. When using both the time code and user bits, set up the user bits first. If you set the time code first, the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits, which will set the time value off from the original setting. -
Page 52: Making The Time Code Continuous At Back Space Editing
Perform steps 1 to 6 of “Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position” on page 44. When the DSR-1/1P is at the recording pause state, the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time code generator. -
Page 53: Synchronization With External Time Code Signals -Gen-Lock
Locked camcorder Camera DSR-1/1P Reference camcorder a) The output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector on the DSR-1/1P may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback. Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector on the camera. -
Page 54: Locking The Internal Time Code Generator To The Reference Time Code
• Only the time code can be externally synchronized. User bits cannot be externally synchronized. • If you switch the setting on the DSR-1/1P’s or the camera’s POWER switch while the camcorder is operating under external synchronization, synchronization precision will be reduced. -
Page 55: Recording Using Cliplink Function
VCR, you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory. • When you power the DSR-1/1P or insert a cassette, black squares (p) blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window (during this, the cassette memory data is being checked). - Page 56 For details of camera settings and adjustments, see your operating instructions for the camera. Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment. The DSR-1/1P enters ClipLink continue mode (in which back space editing is possible using ClipLink function) and indication the display window.
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Page 57: Setting Editing Points While Shooting (When Using The Dxc-D30/D30P/D35/D35P)
Setting Editing Points While Shooting (When Using the DXC- D30/D30P/D35/D35P) When shooting with the DSR-1/1P and the DXC-D30/ D30P/D35/D35P, you can use the DXC-D30/D30P/ D35/D35P’s TAKE button to record a time code for a cue point or a Mark IN/OUT point. -
Page 58: Resuming Recording In Cliplink Mode
Note Do not turn the camera’s power switch on or off while the DSR-1/1P is searching for the recording stop point, as it might disable the search function. If, for this or another reason, the recording stop point cannot be found, the in the display window. - Page 59 Press the VTR button on the camera or the lens. This starts the recording function. When the recording is finished, set recording pause mode (or specify a Mark OUT point). The time code (HH:MM:SS), scene number (serial number of scene during which recording was stopped) and other data for the current clip (contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points or between Mark IN and Mark OUT points) are...
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Page 61: Contents Of The Vtr Menu
Contents of the VTR Menu You can use the VTR menu to make the following settings. Operation Real time clock and calendar settings Cumulative hour counts: • Head drum operating hours • Tape transport hours • Operating (power-on) hours Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-1 only) Battery capacity indication selection Standby-on period setting Use auto-check function... -
Page 62: Vtr Menu Operation
VTR Menu Operation Basic Operation ALARM MONITOR Press the MENU button. “DIAG” appears in the display window and the time data display in the display window switches to the menu display. 101 1996 Menu No. (blinking) Year (factory-set to 1996) Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the desired menu appears. -
Page 63: Menu 101
Setting the Real Time Menu 101 Clock and Calendar Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button. The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd). Example: October 8, 1996 19961008 Blinking Note The first two digits of the year setting cannot be changed. -
Page 64: Selecting Battery Capacity Indication -Menu 206
VTR menu. Setting Standby-On Menu 207 Period At recording pause state, the DSR-1/1P waits for a certain standby-on period and then automatically switches to standby-off mode. This standby-on period can be set in advance. -
Page 65: Using Auto-Check Function -Menu 210
VTR menu. Using Auto-Check Menu 210 Function On the DSR-1/1P, the internal check can be automatically performed using the auto-check function. Meanwhile, a test recording and playback are also performed for about 1 minute. - Page 66 When a problem is indicated, follow the instructions to check the camera, DSR-1/1P and cassette. If no errors can be found, contact your Sony dealer. Also, be sure to check the quality of the playback video and audio (see step 7 ).
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Page 67: Selecting Cliplink Function -Menu 211
Selecting ClipLink Menu 211 Function This setting must be made when not using the ClipLink function. For details of the ClipLink function, see Chapter 5 “ClipLink Shooting”. Display menu 211. The ClipLink function is factory-set to on. 211 on Blinking ClipLink function on/oFF indication If the setting does not need to be changed, press... -
Page 68: Selecting Audio Reference Level -Menu 213
MENU button. The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VTR menu. When using the DSR-1/1P in a editing system containing both consumer DV and professional equipment, setting the audio reference level to –12 dB is recommended. -
Page 69: Using Setup Add (For Dsr-1 Only) -Menu 220
Set the setup remove to on. During recording, the signal of the image being shot contains setup when it is output from the DSR-1/1P’s S VIDEO OUT and VIDEO OUT connector. During playback, the setup is removed from the output video signal. -
Page 71: Cleaning The Video Heads
Cleaning the Video Heads Always use the special-purpose Sony DVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads. Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully, as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads. Note The DVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette can be used only once. -
Page 72: Warning System
Warning System When the DSR-1/1P is powered on, or if a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given in the following ways: • By warning indications in the display window. • By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone. -
Page 73: Condensation
Condensation If you move the VCR suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place, or use it in a very humid location, condensation may form on the head drum. If the VCR is operated in this state, the tape may adhere to the drum, and cause a failure or even permanent damage. -
Page 74: Troubleshooting
The AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs are set to the minimum level. The audio level is too high. The audio level is too low. The DSR-1/1P has failed in loading or saving the cassette memory data. An incorrect type of cassette is loaded. Remedy Load a battery pack (page 31). - Page 75 Symptoms The time code setting is not possible. The time code value does not advance though the TC mode switch 1 or 2 is set to the F-RUN or DATE/TIME. Troubleshooting chart (continued) Cause At the recording, the ClipLink function is set to on (meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed) in menu 211, CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code...
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Page 77: Notes On Use
Notes on Use Use and storage locations Avoid using or storing the unit in the following places: • Where it is subject to extremes of temperature (outside 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)). • Note that in summer the temperature in a car with the windows closed can reach 50°C (122°F). -
Page 78: Specifications
Specifications General Power requirements 12 V DC –1 AC-550/550CE/DN1/DN2A or CMA-8A/8ACE AC adaptor is usable. Power consumption 12 W (10 W in recording mode with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/ D35P) Continuous recording time Approx. 75 minutes (with the DXC-D30/D30P/D35/D35P and BP-L40 battery pack) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity... - Page 79 Output connectors AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 (phono jack) –10 dBu, 47 k VIDEO OUT (BNC) 1.0 V p-p, 75 S VIDEO OUT (DIN 4-pin) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 TC OUT (BNC) 1.0 Vp-p, 75 DC OUT (XLR 4-pin, female) EARPHONE (mini-jack) 8 , variable – to –15.5 dBu Accessories supplied Shoulder strap (1) Connector cap (1)
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Page 80: Glossary
When condensation occurs on a video head drum, the tape may stick to the drum, which can damage not only the tape but also the VCR unit. Digital VCR A digital VCR converts analog video signals to digital signals which are recorded onto the video tape. -
Page 81: Index
BREAKER button ... 10 Cassette ... 7 checking tape slack ... 37 DVCAM ... 35 DV ... 7 for DSR-1/1P ... 35 inserting ... 39 memory ... 35 notes on usage ... 36 preventing accidental erasure ... 36 Checking total operating hours ... 63 (ClipLink log data) indication ... - Page 82 Index N, O Notes on use ... 77 PCM digital audio ... 7 Playback (checking recorded contents) ... 47 color ... 48 monochrome ... 47 recording review (checking the recorded contents immediately after shooting) ... 47 tape transport buttons ... 16 Power source ...
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