RCA 1RTD3133 User Manual

USER MANUAL
RTD3133
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.

Important Safety Instructions

Additional safety information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or If your product operates on batteries, adhere to the
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
following precautions:
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
• Always leave sufficient space around the product for
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
batteries are not replaced at the same time.
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed
through vent openings.
of in fire or an attempt is made to charge a battery
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
not intended to be recharged.
on the product.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
can cause skin burns or other personal injury. When
marked on the product.
discarding batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
proper manner, according to your state/provincial and
the product.
local regulations.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
D. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
product does not contain customer serviceable
as sunshine, fire or the like.
components.
Connections and Setup
Accessories provided
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
AUX IN
OK
+ -
SLOW
+ -
A - B DISC
RCR 192 AA7
Remote control and 2 Left and right Center speaker Subwoofer
AAA batteries front speakers
Composite
Video Cable
Things to consider before you connect
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house
• The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%.
complies with that indicated on the identification
If you have to use the unit outdoors, do not expose
sticker located on the back of your unit.
it to rain or splashing water. The apparatus should
• Install your unit horizontally, away from
not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should
creating strong magnetic or electric fields. The
be placed on the apparatus.
components of this unit are sensitive to heat.
• Moving the unit from a cold place to a warm one
The maximum ambient temperature should not
can cause condensation on some components
exceed 35°C / 95°F.
inside the unit. Let the condensation disappear
• Leave enough space around the unit to allow
on its own before turning the unit on again.
adequate ventilation: 10 cm/4 inches on either
• Before moving the unit, make sure the disc tray
side and above the top, and 5 cm/2 inches at the
is empty.
rear.
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Connections and Setup
Better surround placement
No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can go on stands facing each
Location
other to approximate sidewall mounting (A), or to
If possible, place surround speakers to either side
the sides or rear of the viewing area, aimed upwards;
of the listening area, not behind it.
they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few
Height
feet off the floor such as on end tables (B).
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet
above viewers. This helps to minimize localization
effects.
Aiming
Aim surround speakers straight across the room,
not down at viewers, to help create a more open,
spacious surround sound field.
Test tone/Channel balance
Channel balance
Your receiver is equipped with a test signal
generator to help you balance the audio level for
each channel. See Audio Setup under The Setup
Menu section of Instruction Book for details on
how to access this feature .
As the signal "travels" from channel to channel,
use the VOL controls to adjust each channel to the
same loudness level.
Alternative Surround Placement
Level adjustment and surround channel level
expectation
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only choice, aim the Even though you may adjust the surround channels
to be as loud as the others on the test signal, you
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or
towards the sidewalls (C, D). might find that surround channels seem quieter
for actual TV and Movie content. This is because
Experiment with placement until sounds seem to
producers use surround for subtle atmospherics
surround you, rather than come from behind you.
and ambience, and only rarely for special effects.
Overview of Controls - Front Panel Controls
SOURCE button - Selects the input sources.
Press repeatedly to select:
• DVD – to watch DVD videos.
OPEN/CLOSE button - PLAY/PAUSE button - • OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (rear) / AUX IN (rear) /
Opens and closes the Starts/pauses playing AUDIO IN (front) - to listen to the audio input
disc tray. a disc. from the connected TV, VCR or Set Top Box.
DVD indicator ON/STANDBY button- ON/STANDBY indicator
AUX IN indicator Switches the unit on
and off.
AUDIO IN indicator
DIGITAL indicator
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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Ventilation
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
You must adequately ventilate the product. Make
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
sure there is adequate space around the unit
interference, and (2) this device must accept any to provide proper air flow for ventilation. See
interference received, including interference that diagram.
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21
However, there is no guarantee that interference CFR Subchapter J.
will not occur in a particular installation. If this manufacture.
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be For your safety
determined by turning the equipment off and
The AC power plug is polarized
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
(one blade is wider than the
interference by one or more of the following
other) and only fits into AC
measures:
power outlets one way. If the
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
plug won't go into the outlet
•
I n c r e a s e t h e s e p a r a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e
completely, turn the plug over
equipment and receiver.
and try to insert it the other way.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to
is connected.
change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /
attempt to bypass this safety feature.
TV technician for help.
Removing the power plug is the only way to
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit completely remove power from your product. Make
not expressly approved by the party responsible sure the power plug remains easily accessible.
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Note
This DVD player is designed and manufactured to
respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a DVD disc does not
This Home Theater has earned
correspond to the Region number of this DVD
the ENERGY STAR.
player, this player cannot play the disc. The Region
number for this DVD player is Region 1.
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Connections and Setup
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as a disconnect device,the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
• Other important use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet.
Connecting to your TV (VIDEO)
Method 1
Composite video jack (yellow)
• If your television is a high definition
• The basic video jack is color-coded yellow.
television, use the unit's progressive
• Video cable (yellow) is supplied for the connection
scan output to get the highest possible
for good picture quality.
video resolution. Set the Progressive Scan
• Connect the video OUT jack on the receiver to
option in the Video menu to On.
the Video IN jack on your TV so the video content
• If one of the devices is not working, check
goes from the receiver to the screen.
that all the cables have been inserted
properly into the jacks.
• Connecting mono components to your
receiver: If your component has only one
output for audio (mono), connect it to the
white audio jack on the receiver and don't
use the cable's red plugs.
Getting sound from external sources
such as TV
Using AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks
Rear of the unit
1. Connect the AUX IN (ANALOG R/L) jacks on the
Method 2
back of the unit to the AUDIO OUT jacks on VCR,
Component video jacks (Pr, Pb, Y)
TV, Set Top Box or other component.
• The component video jacks are color-coded green, 2. Press the AUX IN button on the remote control
blue and red.
to activate the sound from the external source.
• Additional component video cables (not supplied) 3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
are required to provide best picture quality. They
control to select the sound mode (5.1 Channel
are usually color-coded green, blue and red.
Left and right <5.1ch> or Stereo mode) - the receiver will
• Connect the component video OUT jacks on the
Surround
display your selection on your TV screen.
Speakers receiver to the component video IN jacks on your
TV so the video content goes from the receiver to
the screen.
Y
P
B
P
R
Rear of the unit
Rear of the unit
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Overview of Controls
ON•OFF:
DVD:
DIGITAL:
AUDIO IN:
AUX IN:
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
0-9:
CLEAR:
AUX IN
INFO:
TITLE:
DISC MENU: Accesses the disc menu during playback.
OK:
/ / / :
MUTE:
SETUP:
RETURN:
VOL +/- :
CH+/ , CH–/
REV:
PLAY:
FWD:
SLOW:
STOP:
PAUSE:
SLOW
AUDIO:
ANGLE:
ZOOM:
SUBTITLE:
AUDIO IN jack -
connects audio
MEMORY:
devices.
RANDOM:
SUBWOOFER: Selects among subwoofer output levels
A - B DISC
REPEAT A-B: Performs point-to-point repeat playback on
REPEAT DISC: Repeats chapter or title of a DVD.
VOLUME control -
Adjusts the volume.
LEVEL:
RCR 192 AA10
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Important Information
7 cm
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
10 cm 10 cm
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
- DO NOT OPEN
7 cm
10 cm AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
SEE MARKING ON BACK OF PRODUCT
Applicable at the date of
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH
THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY
OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE APPARATUS FROM MAINS
COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET
COMPLETELY.
Service information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate
techniques.
Main plug is used as the disconnect device,
it shall remain operable and should not be
obstructed during intended use. To be completely
disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the
main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet completely.
Caution
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks
defeated. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser
product.
This system must be opened only by qualified
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the
laser beam.
Connections and Setup
Using OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack
1. Connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack on the
back of the unit to the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack
on VCR, TV, Set Top Box or other component.
2. Press the DIGITAL button on the remote control
to activate the sound from the external source.
3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
control to select the sound mode.
Rear of the unit
Connecting the speakers
Speaker wires are color-coded to match the terminals. Connect the speaker wire from the back of each
speaker to the corresponding color terminal at the back of the unit. Press down the tab to open the
terminal and insert the wire. Release the tab to lock wire in the terminal.
Center
Speaker
Purple
Subwoofer
SR
Gray
Right
To adjust each speaker volume level for optimum listening experience.
(1) Press the LEVEL button on the remote control to select Left (front Left speaker).
(2) Press the VOL+/VOL- buttons to adjust the value up or down (between -10dB and +10dB).
(3) Repeat step (1) and (2) for the other speakers Right, Center, Left Surr., Right Surr., Subwoofer and Loudness (on/off).
Speaker gains may be set to levels of up to +10dB, actual max levels may also depend on your Volume Setting.
Overview of Controls
Turns on/off the unit.
SURROUND: Changes the Surround
Selects the DVD mode.
setting. Press the button to select
Selects the Optical Digital input (for listening
between 5.1 Channel and Stereo
to audio input from connected TV, VCR or modes.
SetTop BOX).
Using remote control to navigate through
Selects the Front Audio Input.
the on-screen menus
Selects the Auxiliary input (for listening to
Use / / / and OK on the remote control to
audio input from connected TV, VCR or Set-
navigate through the on-screen displays (the DVD
Top BOX).
player's menu, the Info Display that appears during
Number entry.
playback, or a disc's menu).
Quits the current setting manually from the
Use / / / on the remote to move through on-
TV screen without saving change.
screen menus in the direction of the arrow button
Accesses the display information.
(e.g., to move right, press ). The arrow buttons
Accesses the title menu of DVD discs.
are used to highlight an option. Once highlighted,
press OK to select the option that is highlighted.
Confirms your selection.
To navigate through the menus.
Mutes and restores the sound.
Enters Setup menu.
Returns to the normal operation after using Note
the setup menu. Insert 2 "AAA" batteries in the remote
control prior to use.
Adjusts the sound volume.
: Directly accesses the next or previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
Starts reverse accelerated play.
Starts playing a disc.
Starts forward accelerated play.
Selects SLOW motion function.
Stops playback.
Freezes frame, accesses frame advance.
Accesses the audio function.
Accesses the camera angle function for DVD disc.
Accesses the Zoom function.
Selects the subtitle languages or turns
subtitle off ( if available).
Creates programs.
Turns on/off random playback on CDDA discs.
(soft/balance/strong/powerful).
a DVD or CD.
Repeats single track or whole CD.
Toggles speaker channels for different level
settings. Adjust the value using VOL +/-.
Important Information
Important battery information
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN
• Do not mix different types of batteries or new
THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU
and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable
OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
batteries.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe
IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT the polarities indicated inside the battery
compartment. Replace only with the type of
INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
batteries specified. Do not dispose of them in a
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
fire or recharge them.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
• If you are not using the remote control for a long
USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING period of time, remove the batteries.
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Please respect the environment and
prevailing regulations. Before you
WARNING
dispose of batteries or accumula-
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
tors, ask your dealer whether they
not expose this product to rain or moisture. The
are subject to special recycling and if
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
they will accept them for disposal.
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
Illustrations contained in this document are for
representation only.
Important Safety Instructions
Please read and save for future reference.
Some of the following information may not apply
to your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
DVD copy protection • Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
servicing
player is equipped with a Copy Protection system,
•
Clean only with a dry cloth.
which can be switched on and off by the DVD
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
disc itself, in order to make any recording of the
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor
• Do not install near any heat sources such as
picture quality, or even impossible. This product
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
incorporates copyright protection technology
(Including amplifiers) that produce heat.
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
patents and other intellectual property rights
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
two blades with one wider than the other. A
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
Corporation, and is intended for home use only prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision plug does not fit into your wall outlet, consult
Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
is prohibited.
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Connections and Setup
Using AUDIO IN jack
1. Connect the Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN jack on the
Note: When connecting the speakers,
front panel of the unit to the headphone output
make sure the polarities ("+" speaker
on mp3 players.
wire to "+" on the receiver. For example,
2. Press either SOURCE on the main unit or AUDIO
red wire to red terminal on the receiver)
IN on the remote control to select AUDIO IN
of speaker wires and terminals match. If
mode.
the cords are reversed, the sound will be
3. Press the SURROUND button on the remote
distorted. Do not let the speaker wires
control to select the sound mode.
touch each other, it will damage the Home
Theater's amplifier.
Note
Ø3.5mm to Ø3.5mm audio cables (not included).
Positioning speakers
• Suggest using Ø3.5mm AUDIO IN
jack for MP3 player and AUX IN
jacks for equipment such as TV,
VCR, Satellite or Cable Box.
• If the AUX IN (or AUDIO IN) audio signal
is mono, you may not receive audio on
all speakers.
Front Speakers
1. Left, Right (Front Speakers)
Right Left
Front speakers carry primarily music and sound
effects.
Green
2. Center
In surround mode, the center speaker carries
Red White
most of the dialog as well as music and effects.
It should be set between the left and right
SpeakerS
peakers.
SL SUB CEN FR FL
6Ω 6Ω 6Ω 6Ω 3. Surround (Rear Speakers)
Insert
The surround speakers' overall sound balance
should be as close as possible to the front
Press
peakers. Proper placement is vital to establish an
evenly distributed sound field.
Blue
4. Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful
low bass effects (explosions, the rumble of
Rear Speakers
Release spaceships, etc.).
(Surround Sound)
Left
Note: Center speaker provided with this
unit is magnetically shielded to protect
your TV set. It is not recommended to place
the front speakers, surround speakers and
subwoofer near the TV set.
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Playing Discs - Basic Functions Basic Playback Operations
sound Compatible discs Variable slow motion
1. Press SLOW button on the remote in play mode.
• DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
2. Each time the SLOW button is pressed the
• CD, CD-R, CD-RW
speed of slow-motion playback changes in the
Compatible formats following sequence:
• DVD, JPEG 1/ 2
• CD
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Regional coding
Changing chapter/track
Your unit has been designed to process regional
management information stored on DVD discs. While the disc is playing, press the CH+/- button to
The regional code for your unit is 1. Discs that have go immediately to the next or previous chapter, or
a different regional code will not play. to the next or previous track.
Operating the DVD receiver Zoom into an image
1. While a disc is playing, press ZOOM repeatedly to
1. Turn on your television set.
enlarge the image in 3 levels (
2. Press ON•OFF on the remote control or ON/
2. Move from one area to another (pan) using the
STANDBY located on the front panel of the unit.
arrow buttons.
Press DVD on the remote control.
3. To turn ZOOM off, press the ZOOM repeatedly
Loading disc
until the
1. Press on the front panel of the unit to open
Random playback
the disc tray.
While the audio CD is playing, press the RANDOM
2. Place a disc onto the disc tray with the label side
button on the remote control to activate/inactivate
up.
the random playback.
3. Press again to close the disc tray.
Random: All tracks will be played randomly.
Playback
Random Off: To resume normal playback.
Switch the unit and the TV set on.
Types of menus
1. After loading a disc, playback starts
• Disc menu — The appearance and contents of
automatically, or the disc menu appears. If the
this menu varies according to the type of disc
disc menu appears, select the Play option to
you have inserted. It is separate from the Setup
begin playback.
menu.
2. Press STOP to stop playback.
• Setup menu — Press SETUP to access this menu.
Accelerated play
While the disc is playing, press REV or FWD one or
more times to vary the speed and direction of the
accelerated play. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Pause
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for
freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal play-
back.
Default
Frame advance
1. Press PAUSE twice. "Step" is displayed.
2. Each time you press PAUSE button, the picture
advances one frame.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
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CAUTION:
This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do
not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
persionnel.
Visible and invisible laser radiation when open
and interlocks defeated.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
This class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
• Only use attachments / accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
•
Use only with a 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
Portable Cart
cart / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
•
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
• R e fe r a l l s e r v i c i n g to q u a l i f i e d s e r v i ce
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as the power 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.
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Front speaker placement
For best results, follow the speaker placement
below.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A) or slightly
behind (B) (the left and right speakers), but not
ahead of them.
3
1
2
1
Angle
Place the left and right speakers to form a 45-
3 4
degree angle with your favorite viewing position
Courtesy Dolby Laboratories
to duplicate the soundtrack mixer's perspective.
Height
The three front speakers should be as close as
possible to the same height. This often requires
placing the center speaker directly on top (A) or
beneath (B) the TV set.
A
B
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Notes
• When you press STOP, the unit stores the
point where playback was interrupted. If
you press PLAY again, playback resumes
from this point.
1/ 4 1/ 6 1/ 8
• To stop playback completely or to start
again from the beginning, press STOP twice.
If the unit is left in STOP mode for more than
5 minutes without any user interaction, a
screen saver is activated. At the end of 30
minutes without any user interaction, the
unit switches off automatically.
Display Info (information)
, and ).
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing
1 2 3
to display information on operation status.
The first banner shows the elapsed time from
the beginning of the title which is currently
playing.
is displayed.
2. Press INFO again for Title and Chapter.
Shows the number of the title/chapter currently
playing and total titles/chapter on disc.
3. Press INFO a third time for Audio.
Shows the type of the audio currently selected
is displayed.
4. Press INFO a forth time for Subtitle.
Shows the subtitle number and language
currently selected is displayed.
5. Press INFO a fifth time for Angle.
Shows the current angle is displayed.
DVD Info Display
Time 00:18:18
Player Menu : English
: English
Title 1/21 Chapter 7/29
: English
Disc Menu : English
Audio 1/3 6 ch Eng
Subtitle 1/6 Eng
Angle 1/1
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