Connecting VSM-4x4X Connecting the Output to a Balanced/Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor Connecting to VSM-4x4X via RS-232 Operating VSM-4x4X Via the Front Panel Buttons Storing and Recalling a Preset Switching an Input to an Output in the Matrix Mode Selecting a Multi-View Mode Configuration...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we...
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• Any application where high quality conversion and switching of multiple and different video signals to graphical data signals is required for display or projection purposes. Controlling your VSM-4x4X Control your VSM-4x4X directly via the front panel push buttons (with on-screen menus, or: •...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Defining VSM-4x4X This section defines VSM-4x4X. Figure 1: VSM-4x4X 4K 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler Front Panel Feature Function IN SELECTOR Press to select an HDMI input (from 1 to 4) to switch to an output or a Buttons window.
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Figure 2: VSM-4x4X 4K 4x4 Seamless Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler Rear Panel Feature Function Connect to the HDMI sources (from 1 to 4). HDMI INPUT Connectors Connect to HDMI acceptors (from A to D). HDMI OUTPUT Connectors AUDIO OUT 5-pin Terminal Connect to a balanced audio acceptor (from 1 to 4).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Mounting VSM-4x4X This section provides instructions for mounting VSM-4x4X. Before installing, verify that the environment is within the recommended range: • Operation temperature – 0 to 40C (32 to 104F). • Storage temperature – -40 to +70C (-40 to +158F).
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Connecting VSM-4x4X Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your VSM-4x4X. After connecting your VSM-4x4X, connect its power and then switch on the power to each device. Figure 3: Connecting to the VSM-4x4X Rear Panel...
Figure 4: Connecting to a Balanced Stereo Audio Figure 5: Connecting to an Unbalanced Stereo Audio Acceptor Acceptor Connecting to VSM-4x4X via RS-232 You can connect to VSM-4x4X via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. VSM-4x4X features an RS-232 3-pin terminal block connector allowing the RS-232 to control VSM-4x4X.
The configuration is saved to the selected preset. Recalling a Preset You can recall a stored preset from any of the 4 presets via the front panel input buttons (1 to 4). VSM-4x4X – Operating VSM-4x4X Via the Front Panel Buttons...
Switching an Input to an Output in the Matrix Mode The VSM-4x4X matrix switcher mode is the default operation mode. Any of the four inputs can be switched to any of the four outputs. Switching is immediate and seamless (see...
Each output shows part of the image as shown in the example in Figure 6. In the video wall mode the audio of the selected input is routed to one of the outputs. VSM-4x4X – Operating VSM-4x4X Via the Front Panel Buttons...
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Connecting the VSM-4x4X in the Video Wall Operation Mode Before configuring the video wall, you need to set up a video wall configuration. Figure 7: Connecting the VSM-4x4X in the Video Wall Operation Mode To set up a 2x2 video wall : 1.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of this connection. The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears as shown in Figure Figure 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window VSM-4x4X – Operating via Ethernet...
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6. Select Use the following IP Address for static IP addressing and fill in the details as shown in Figure For TCP/IPv4 you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department. VSM-4x4X – Operating via Ethernet...
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You can connect the Ethernet port of VSM-4x4X to the Ethernet port on a network hub or using a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors. Configuring Ethernet Port You can set the Ethernet parameters via the embedded Web pages. VSM-4x4X – Operating via Ethernet...
51. To browse the web pages: 1. Open your Internet browser. 2. Type the IP number of the device in the Address bar of your browser. For example, the default IP number: VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
For each operation mode: • Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18. • Configuring the Layout on page 19. • Adjusting Input Parameters on page 20. • Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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In the Matrix mode, select independent resolutions or fast switching (same output resolution for all the outputs). ▪ In the Multi-View mode, select one of the listed configurations. ▪ In the Video Wall mode, select 2x2 or 1x4. The active operation mode is selected. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Split Screen is selected and can be configured. The unit remains in Multi-View mode though, and only when Split Screen is selected as the active mode will it appear on the displays. Figure 14: AV-Settings – QUAD Active Mode VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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If you need to make identical adjustments for all the inputs, check Apply adjustments to all inputs and adjust the video parameters on that input only. These parameters then apply to the other inputs. Inputs are adjusted. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Select the output resolution. When Matrix configuration is set to Fast switching, the resolution and Aspect ratio are identical to all outputs and are set via Output A. ▪ Adjust the audio output volume. Outputs are adjusted. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
3. If required, do the following: ▪ Click to mute the video output ▪ Click to adjust the output volume. The following window appears: Figure 17: Setting the Output Volume The inputs are switched to the outputs. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
25. • Defining QUAD Mode Pictures on page 26. Configuring the QUAD Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the QUAD mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Mode on page 18). The QUAD window appears: Figure 18: Multi-View Mode – QUAD Configuration 3. For each image (Picture A, B, C and D) select the video source. Figure 19: QUAD Configuration – Selecting the Video Source VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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• Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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In the Split Screen mode, the screen is divided in two, presenting to images on the screen. Perform the following actions: • Operating in the Split Screen Mode on page 27. • Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 28. • Defining Split Screen Mode Pictures on page 29. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Operating in the Split Screen Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the Split Screen mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Split Screen configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18).
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• Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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In the Side-by-Side mode, two images are displayed on the screen. Perform the following actions: • Operating in the Side-by-Side Mode on page 30. • Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 31. • Defining Side-by-Side Mode on page 32. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Operating in the Side-by-Side Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the Side-by-Side mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Side-by-Side configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18).
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• Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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PiP configurations. Perform the following actions: • Operating in the PiP Mode on page 33. • Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 34. • Defining PiP Mode Pictures on page 34. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Operating in the PiP Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the PiP mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select any PiP configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18). The selected PiP configuration appears (PiP 2 in this example).
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Picture A/Picture B or select Picture A/Picture B from the PiP Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears. Figure 33: PiP Mode – Background (Picture A) Figure 34: PiP Mode – PiP (Picture B) Settings Settings Window Window VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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36. • Defining Stacked Mode Pictures on page 37. Operating in the Stacked Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the Stacked mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select Stacked configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18).
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• Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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(bottom) are displayed, while maintaining aspect ratio. Perform the following actions: • Operating in the PoP Mode on page 38. • Setting the Inputs and the Outputs on page 39. • Defining PoP Mode Pictures on page 39. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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Kramer Electronics Ltd. Operating in the PoP Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the PoP mode (for example, side): 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select PoP configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18).
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To define a picture (for example, Picture A): 1. Click next to Picture A, or select Picture A from the PoP Layouts list on the left. The Picture Settings window appears. Figure 42: Split Screen Mode – Picture Settings Window VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
• Adjusting Bezel Correction on page 43. Operating in the 2x2 Video Wall Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the 2x2 video wall mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12). 2. Select 2x2 configuration (see Selecting Device Operation Mode on page 18).
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5. Click RESET TO DEFAULT to reset settings to factory default. Video wall is defined. Operating in the 1x4 Video Wall Mode To operate VSM-4x4X in the 2x2 video wall mode: 1. Click AV on the Navigation List. The AV Settings page appears (Figure 12).
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• Outputs (see Adjusting Output Parameters on page 21) to adjust output parameters. When adjusting the outputs, the output resolution is identical to all pictures and is set by the resolution in Output A. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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In the example in Figure 47 the top photo shows the video wall before bezel connection and the lower photo shows the corrected image on the video wall. Figure 47: VSM-4x4X Bezel Correction VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
2. Under STEP 1: SELECT SOURCE, click the required EDID source from the outputs, inputs, default EDID or an uploaded EDID configuration file (for example, the default EDID file). Figure 49: Selecting the EDID Source VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Defining General Settings VSM-4x4X enables performing the following actions via the General Settings tab: • Changing Device Name on page 46. • Upgrading Firmware on page 46. • Restarting and Resetting the Device on page 47. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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1. In the Navigation Pane, click Device Settings. The General tab in the Device Settings page appears. Figure 52: VSM-4x4X Device Settings – General 2. Next to Device Name, enter the new device name (Max. 14 characters). 3. Click SAVE.
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To restart/reset the device: 1. In the navigation bar, click the Device Settings tab. The Device General Settings page appears (Figure 52). 2. Click RESTART/RESET. Figure 53: Restart/Reset the Device 3. Click PROCEED. The device restarts/resets. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
This requires entering mask and gateway addresses. Mask Address – Enter subnet mask. ▪ ▪ Gateway address – Enter the gateway address. 4. Define TCP (default, 5000) and UDP (default, 50000) ports. Interface settings are defined. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
52). 2. Select Security tab. Figure 55: Device Settings – Users Tab 3. Click On next to Security Status to enable web page authentication (Off by default). Figure 56: Security Tab – Security On VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
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3. Click Off next to Security Status to enable web page authentication. The following message appears. Figure 58: Security Tab – Security Status 4. Enter the current password. 5. Click OK. Security is disabled. VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
6. Next to Confirm Password, enter the new password again. 7. Click SAVE. Password has changed. Viewing the About Page View the firmware version and Kramer Electronics Ltd details in the About page. Figure 59: About Page VSM-4x4X – Using Embedded Web Pages...
Upgrading the Firmware You can upgrade the firmware via the embedded web pages (see Upgrading Firmware on page 46), or use the Kramer K-UPLOAD software to upgrade the firmware via the VSM-4x4X RS-232 port The latest version of K-UPLOAD and installation instructions can be downloaded from our website at: www.kramerav.com/support/product_downloads.asp.
Shipping Dimensions (W, D, H) 55cm x 27.6cm x 10.7cm (21.6" x 10.9" x 4.2") Net Weight 1.8kg (4lbs) Shipping Weight 2.9kg (6.4lbs) approx. Accessories Included Power cord Specifications are subject to change without notice at www.kramerav.com VSM-4x4X – Technical Specifications...
Additional descriptors... None Preferred timing..Yes Native/preferred timing.. 1920x1080p at 60Hz (16:9) Modeline...."1920x1080" 148.500 1920 2008 2052 2200 1080 1084 1089 1125 +hsync +vsync Standard timings supported 720 x 400p at 70Hz - IBM VGA VSM-4x4X – Technical Specifications...
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Rear left/right..No Rear center....No Front left/right center.. No Rear left/right center... No Rear LFE....No Report information Date generated... 20/03/2022 Software revision..2.91.0.1043 Data source....Real-time 0x0061 Operating system..10.0.18363.2 Raw data 00,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,FF,00,2D,B2,00,12,01,01,01,01,FF,1C,01,03,80,34,20,78,E2,B3,25,AC,51,30,B4,26, 10,50,54,FF,FF,80,81,8F,81,99,A9,40,61,59,45,59,31,59,71,4A,81,40,02,3A,80,18,71,38,2D,40,58,2C, 45,00,A0,5A,00,00,00,1E,00,00,00,FF,00,32,39,35,2D,38,38,33,34,35,30,31,30,30,00,00,00,FC,00,56, 53,4D,2D,34,78,34,78,0A,20,20,20,20,00,00,00,FD,00,38,4C,1E,53,11,00,0A,20,20,20,20,20,20,01,0F, VSM-4x4X – Technical Specifications...
Kramer Electronics Ltd. Protocol 3000 Kramer devices can be operated using Kramer Protocol 3000 commands sent via serial or Ethernet ports. Understanding Protocol 3000 Protocol 3000 commands are a sequence of ASCII letters, structured according to the following. • Command format:...
(refer device definitions). In devices that enable showing multiple outputs on one display – each in a separate window – this command relates only to the window associated with the output indicated in the out-index parameter. VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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(refer to device definitions). In devices that enable showing multiple outputs on one display – each in a separate window – this command relates only to the window associated with the output indicated in the out-index parameter. VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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– Signal ID <signal_type> attribute: o AUDIO ▪ <index> – Color space cs_mode 0 – RGB 1 – RGB + YUV444 2 – RGB + YUV422 3 – RGB + YUV444 + YUV422 4 – auto VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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1): FEEDBACK #FEATURE-LIST?1<CR> 3 – Maestro panel ~nn@FEATURE-LISTfeature_id,ir_state<CR><LF> ir_state – IR interface 0 – disable 1 – enable FORMAT #FORMAT<CR> Format file system. COMMAND #FORMAT<CR> Response could FEEDBACK take several seconds ~nn@FORMATok<CR><LF> until formatting completes. VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Get command list or COMMAND Get the command list: help for specific #HELP<CR> #HELP<CR> command command. #HELPcmd_name<CR> To get help for FEEDBACK AV-SW-TIMEOUT: 1. Multi-line: HELPav-sw-timeout<CR ~nn@Devicecmd_name,cmd_name…<CR><LF> > To get help for command use: HELP (COMMAND_NAME)<CR><LF> ~nn@HELPcmd_name:<CR><LF> description<CR><LF> USAGE:usage<CR><LF> VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Length (data length + 2 for CRC) – (2 bytes in length) Data (data length -2 bytes) CRC – 2 bytes Packet ID Length Data CRC 5. Response: ~nnnnok<CR><LF> (Where NNNN is the received packet ID in ASCII hex digits.) VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Some do not work with security at all. Connection may logout after timeout. LOGOUT #LOGOUT<CR> Cancel current COMMAND #LOGOUT<CR> permission level. (internal) FEEDBACK Logs out from End ~nn@LOGOUTok<CR><LF> User or Administrator permission levels to Not Secure. VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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(if there are more than one). Counting is 0 based, FEEDBACK meaning the control port is ‘0’, ~nn@NET-CONFIGnetw_id,net_ip,net_mask,gateway<CR><LF> additional ports are 1,2,3…. – Network IP net_ip net_mask – Network mask gateway – Network gateway VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Set the subnet mask to #NET-MASKnet_mask<CR> 255.255.0.0: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx For proper settings #NET- FEEDBACK consult your network MASK255.255.000.000< ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> administrator. CR> – Format: net_mask NET-MASK? Get subnet mask. COMMAND Get the subnet mask: #NET-MASK?<CR> #NET-MASK?<CR> xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx FEEDBACK ~nn@NET-MASKnet_mask<CR><LF> VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Get the device serial number. #SN?<CR> number: factory assigned #SN?<CR> FEEDBACK ~nn@SNserial_num<CR><LF> – firmware_version VERSION? Get firmware version COMMAND Get the device firmware number. version number: #VERSION?<CR> XX.XX.XXXX where the digit groups #VERSION?<CR> are: major.minor.build version FEEDBACK ~nn@VERSIONfirmware_version<CR><LF> VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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Get window split COMMAND Get window split screen 7 – Split screen position. #WND-SPLIT?mode,out_index,wind_id<CR> position: 8 – Side by Side #WND-SPLIT?7,0,0<CR> FEEDBACK – 0 out_index ~nn@WND-SPLITmode,out_index,wind_id,position<CR><LF> – 0 wind_id – 10 to 90 (in steps of position VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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1 – Picture A (for Stacked) 2 – Picture B (for PIP1, PIP2, PIP3, Stacked) 3 – Picture C (for PIP2, PIP3, Stacked) 4 – Picture D (for PIP3, Stacked) – 0 to100 transp VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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(refer device definitions). In devices that enable showing multiple outputs on one display – each in a separate window – this command relates only to the window associated with the output indicated in the out-index parameter. VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
(Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_8 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_9 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_10 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_11 (Reserved) ERR_RESERVED_12 (Reserved) ERR_EDID_CORRUPTED EDID corrupted ERR_NON_LISTED Device specific errors File has the same CRC – no changed ERR_SAME_CRC ERR_WRONG_MODE Wrong operation mode ERR_NOT_CONFIGURED Device/chip was not initialized VSM-4x4X – Protocol 3000...
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SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our website where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback.
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