NEC NP-NC2402ML User Manual

NEC NP-NC2402ML User Manual

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DLP Cinema
Projector Head
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NP-02HD
Light Module
NP-24LU01/NP-20LU01/NP-18LU01
DLP Cinema
Projector
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NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC2002ML/
NP-NC1802ML
Model No. (Some models are not available for sales in certain regions.)
NP-02HD/NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC2002ML/NP-NC1802ML
NP-24LU01 / NP-20LU01 / NP-18LU01

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  • Page 1 DLP Cinema Projector ® User’s Manual DLP Cinema Projector Head ® NP-02HD Light Module NP-24LU01/NP-20LU01/NP-18LU01 DLP Cinema Projector ® NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC2002ML/ NP-NC1802ML Model No. (Some models are not available for sales in certain regions.) NP-02HD/NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC2002ML/NP-NC1802ML NP-24LU01 / NP-20LU01 / NP-18LU01...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Precautions: Please read this manual carefully before CAUTION using your NP-02HD/NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC20 02ML/ NP-NC1802ML and keep the manual handy for future ref- Use of controls or adjustments of procedures other than erence. The NP-02HD (projector head) is called the “projec- those specified herein may lead to hazardous laser radi- tor”...
  • Page 3 4. Do not place the projector in direct sunlight, near heaters EXCEPT those specified by NEC Display Solutions of or heat radiating appliances. America, Inc. in this manual. Failure to comply with 5.
  • Page 4 Important Information • AC 100V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (projector WARNING power supply) • AC 200V-240V single phase 50/60Hz (light power 1. Do not cover the lens with the supplied lens cap or supply) equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can Ensure that your power supply fits this requirement lead to distorting or melting of the cap and burning before attempting to use your projector.
  • Page 5 Important Information • If the projector does not operate normally when you Caution on Carrying the Projector/Handling the follow the instructions described in this user’s Optional Lens manual. The projector should always be carried by at least 6 people, • If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has holding the handles on the front and back of the main body been damaged.
  • Page 6 Telephone: +49 89 99699 0 Fax Line: +49 89 99699 500 Email Address: info@nec-displays.com WEB Address: http://www.nec-display-solutions.com In North America Company Name: NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. Address: 3250 Lacey Rd, Ste 500 Downers Grove, IL 60515 U.S.A. Telephone: +1 800-632-4662 Email: techsupport@necdisplay.com...
  • Page 7 Important Information Label Information Label A Label C Label B Label D Label E About the laser module used in the light source • This product has a built-in laser module. Control and adjustment procedures other than those described in this document may result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.
  • Page 8 Important Information Label A Label B Lamp Warning Label Laser Explanatory Label...
  • Page 9 Important Information Label C (NP-02HD) Label C (NP-NC2402ML)
  • Page 10 Important Information Label C (NP-NC2002ML) Label C (NP-NC1802ML)
  • Page 11 Important Information Label D Label E...
  • Page 12 Operators shall control access to the beam within the hazard distance or install the product at the height that will prevent expo- sures of spectators’ eyes within the hazard distance. NP-02HD/NP-NC2402ML/NP-NC2002ML/NP-NC1802ML (IEC 62471-5 First edition 2015) (IEC 62471:2006 (for USA))
  • Page 13 CAUTION Please heed all precaution for safety. To install the projector • For planning the layout of the projector, make sure to take safety measures instructed on the installation manual. • In order to refuse danger, install either a wall outlet within easy reach for pulling out the power plug in emergency or a device as a breaker to shut down the power supply to the projector.
  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ..............2 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts ..16 1-1. Features ..........................16 1-2. What’s in the Box? ......................18 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts ....................19 2. Installation and Connection ............25 2-1.
  • Page 15 6. Appendix ................... 62 6-1. Troubleshooting .........................62 6-2. Indicator display list ......................63 6-3. Operation using an HTTP browser ..................66 6-4. Writing of the log file (Save Information) ................68 6-5. Outline Drawing ........................71 6-6. Specifications ........................72 6-7. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal ..............73 6-8.
  • Page 16: What's In The Box? And The Names Of The Projector Parts

    ® Complies with the strict projection standards defined by the Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) industry group in the United States using leading imaging technology of NEC. It also supports 3D projection and high frame rates (HFR). • Employs a long life laser light source The projector employs a newly developed laser light source offering excellent reliability and redundancy. Since the laser light source has a long life (approx.
  • Page 17 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts (3) Frequently used titles can be registered in preset buttons The projector has been equipped with 8 preset buttons that make it easy to select registered title (input signal). To this projector, 100 titles at most can be registered (input signal registration).
  • Page 18: What's In The Box

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-2. What’s in the Box? Check the content of the accessories. 1-2-1. Projector  Projector  Service door key x 2  Keys for administrator x 2  Plate Inlet φ35 ...
  • Page 19: Names Of The Projector Parts

    1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3. Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-1. Front of the projector 1. LIGHT status indicator Displays the status of the light source. The indicators turn on when the light source is on and turn off when the light source is off (See page 65).
  • Page 20 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 9. Remote interlock connector (inside the main unit's side panel) This port is for safely using the laser in this device. It is used to externally control the laser illumination in the projector. Consult with your dealer/distributor about using this. 10.
  • Page 21 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-3. Bottom of the projector 1. Handle (4 locations) Handles for moving the projector. 2. Level adjusters (in 4 positions) In the ordinary installation, you can adjust the projector inclination at 4 positions. 3.
  • Page 22 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-4. Connection terminals 1. Service terminal (REMOTE) (Stereo mini) This terminal is used for service purpose only. 2. Ethernet port (LAN) (RJ-45) The port for interfacing with an image signal server or controlling the projector from a PC via a network. Connect the projector and the PC with a commercially available Ethernet cable (10/100/1000Base-T).
  • Page 23 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 1-3-5. Control panel 1. LCD screen The LCD screen displays menus and setting values for the projector operations. 2. /// (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT) buttons Press these buttons to select a menu item while a menu is displayed. 3. MENU button Press this button to display the menu for various settings and adjustments.
  • Page 24 1. What’s in the Box? and the Names of the Projector Parts 12. Play/pause button (planned to be supported in a future update) This button is operable when the media block is installed in the projector. Press this button to play or pause the image contents. 13.
  • Page 25: Installation And Connection

    Installation and Connection 2-1. Steps for setting up and connecting Use the following steps for setting up your projector: • Step 1 Setup the screen and projector. (Contact your dealer to carry out the setup.) • Step 2 Connect the power cable to the projector. (See page 26) • Step 3 Connect cables to the image input terminals.
  • Page 26: Connecting The Power Cable

    2. Installation and Connection 2-2. Connecting the Power Cable Consult your dealer for installing the power cable to the projector. If AC power is supplied to the projector and light with one power cable (C1 connection), it is not necessary to connect the cable to the projector power supply.
  • Page 27 2. Installation and Connection Connect the AC power supply cable. Connect the AC power supply cable to the projector. AC input Connect the AC power supply cable to the projector Connect the power plug to the electrical outlet. This completes the connection of the AC power supply cable.
  • Page 28 2. Installation and Connection Attaching the power cable stopper To prevent the power cable from accidently removing from the AC IN of the projector, attach the supplied power cable stopper to clamp the power cable. CAUTION • To prevent the power cable from coming loose, make sure that all the prongs of the power cable are fully inserted into the AC IN terminal of the projector before using the power cable stopper to fix the power cable.
  • Page 29 2. Installation and Connection Slide the clamper unit to the base of the power cord. The position of the clamper unit can be adjusted by pulling the tab in the direction of the arrow. After adjusting the position of the clamper unit, release the tab to fix the clamper unit in place. knob Pull the band to fasten the power cord.
  • Page 30 2. Installation and Connection Removing the power cable from the power cable stopper Pull the knob of each clamper to remove the two bands. knob knob band CAUTION The projector may become hot temporarily when the power is turned off or if the AC power is disconnected while the projector is projecting.
  • Page 31: Connecting The Image Input Terminals

    2. Installation and Connection 2-3. Connecting the image input terminals The video input ports that can be used with the IMB are as follows. Refer to the instruction manual of the IMB for details on con- necting the video input ports with external equipment. HDMI input port 3G SDI input port 2-4.
  • Page 32: Projection Of Images (Basic Operation)

    Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-1. Steps of projecting images • Step 1 Turn on the power to the projector. (See page 33) • Step 2 Select the title of input signal. (See page 35) • Step 3 Adjust the position and size of the projected screen. (See page 36) • Step 4 Turn off the power to the projector.
  • Page 33: Turning Your Projector On

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-2. Turning your projector on WARNING • The projector produces a strong light. When turning on the power, operate from the side or rear of the projector (outside the Restriction Zone (HD)). Also, when turning on the power, make sure no one within the projection range is looking at the lens. Preparation: • Connect the power cable to the projector (see page 26).
  • Page 34 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) If KEY LOCK is on, press the KEY LOCK button for one second or longer. KEY LOCK becomes off. The KEY LOCK button indicator turns off and buttons on the control panel become operable. (See page 40) Press the POWER button on the control panel of your projector three seconds or longer.
  • Page 35: Selecting The Title Of Input Signal

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-3. Selecting the title of input signal This projector allows you to select pre-registered title (input signal) using the preset buttons on the control panel (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor for details on registering and changing titles. This section explains the steps for selecting registered titles.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Position And The Size Of Projected Screen

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4. Adjusting the position and the size of projected screen 3-4-1. Displaying the test pattern Press the MENU button, or select a test pattern from preset buttons (button <1> to <8>). If you register the test patterns to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons), select the test pattern according to “3-3. Selecting the title of input signal (See page 35)”.
  • Page 37 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) Display on the LCD the name of the test pattern to be projected, then press the ENTER button. The test pattern is displayed. To cancel the test pattern display, select the title of the signal to project or select the “OFF” test pattern. 3-4-2.
  • Page 38 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4-3. Adjustment of the size (zoom) and focus of the projected screen Press the MENU button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Configuration” on the LCD screen. Press the DOWN button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to display “Lens Control” on the LCD screen. Press the DOWN button.
  • Page 39 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-4-4. Adjusting the brightness of the projected screen (Light output) If the internal temperature within the projector rises due to the temperature in the room being high, the light output NOTE may be automatically reduced. This is called “Thermal Protection Mode (Down Light Power)”. When the projector is in the Thermal Protection Mode, the picture brightness decreases slightly.
  • Page 40: Preventing Misoperations

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-5. Preventing misoperations Buttons on the control panel can be locked (KEY LOCK) to prevent misoperations. Buttons on the control panel do not function while KEY LOCK is on. KEY LOCK must be off to operate these buttons. • KEY LOCK is automatically turned on in the following cases.
  • Page 41: Turning On/Off The Light With The Projector Turned On

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-6. Turning on/off the light with the projector turned on 3-6-1. Turning off the light • Press the LIGHT ON/OFF button on the control panel for three seconds or longer. 3-6-2. Turning on the light • Press the LIGHT ON/OFF button on the control panel for three seconds or longer.
  • Page 42: Turning Your Projector Off

    3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) 3-7. Turning your projector off Press the POWER button on the projector control panel for three seconds or longer. The light is turned off, the POWER button indicator blinks green, and the STATUS indicator blinks orange (cooling state). The fan will continue to rotate while cooling, and the amount of time remaining for cooling is displayed on the LCD screen.
  • Page 43 3. Projection of Images (Basic Operation) Shut off the AC power supply to the main unit from the circuit breaker, etc. In the following instances, do not turn off the main power switch or disconnect the AC power. Doing so can damage NOTE the projector.
  • Page 44: Using Menus

    Using Menus 4-1. Basic operation with adjustment menus To adjust the projector, display the menu on the LCD screen of the projector control panel. 4-1-1. Screen display The menu display screen is composed of a menu display field (the upper two lines) and a setting item display field (the bottom two lines).
  • Page 45 4. Using Menus When not displaying menus, the following screen is normally displayed. When in standby When the projector is in a standby state (the main power switch in on), the following is displayed. When power is turned on When the power is turned on, the following is displayed. ←...
  • Page 46 4. Using Menus 4-1-2. Operating menus Preparation: Turn your projector on. (See page 33) Press the MENU button on the control panel of your projector. The menu is displayed in the LCD screen. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to display “Information.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, the display will cycle as “Title Select”...
  • Page 47 4. Using Menus Press the DOWN button. The submenu “BIOS” another rank lower than “Model” is displayed. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the submenu “Release Package.” At each press of the LEFT/RIGHT button, the display will cycle as “Model” ←→ “Serial No.” ←→ “Release Package” ←→ “Kernel”...
  • Page 48 4. Using Menus 4-1-3. How to enter alphanumeric characters Alphanumeric characters are entered for items, such as the log file of the specified period is written to USB memory. (See page 66) Characters can be entered by pressing numeric buttons on the control panel on this projector. Move right and left Delete entered characters Enter characters...
  • Page 49: Table Of Adjustment Menus

    4. Using Menus 4-2. Table of adjustment menus Menus in parentheses are menus for our service personnel. Normally, these menus cannot be used. Reference Main menu Submenu Description page Title Select “Title Memory Name” Selects the title of the signal to be projected. TEST Pattern Selects the test pattern to be projected.
  • Page 50 4. Using Menus Reference Main menu Submenu Description page Information Light Light Output Displays the light module's brightness (output) setting value. Model Displays the light module's model name. Displays the serial number of the light module. Lens Type This function cannot be used. Preset Button Preset Button 1–16 Displays the titles which are assigned to the preset buttons (<1>...
  • Page 51: Title Select

    4. Using Menus 4-3. Title Select 4-3-1. Title select (Title Memory) Selects the title of the signal to be projected. You can register up to 100 titles. You can also assign registered titles to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) on the projector’s control panel and call them up directly using those buttons.
  • Page 52: Configuration

    4. Using Menus 4-4. Configuration Please request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-4-1. Light Setup Adjust Adjusts the light output (brightness). ← Displays the current output power value (%) when the light rated output is 100%. 4-4-2. Lens Control Adjust the position, size, and focus of the projected screen.
  • Page 53 4. Using Menus 4-4-4. Installation Lens Type This function cannot be used. Lens Calibrate Performs calibration on lenses that support the lens memory function. Once you have attached a lens that supports the lens memory function, always execute calibration. This menu item is available only when the projector power is turned on and you are logged into the projector with Advanced User or higher privileges.
  • Page 54: Title Setup

    4. Using Menus 4-5. Title Setup Sets the title to be assigned to the preset buttons (<1> to <8> buttons) (up to 16 titles). Request your dealer/distributor to perform the settings. 4-6. Information Displays the hours of light use, the version information and error codes. 4-6-1.
  • Page 55 4. Using Menus 4-6-4. Usage Displays information related to the projector usage, such as the usage time of the projector, light, air filters, and fan, and information about the light replacement cycle. ← Selects the item to display. ← Displays information about the selected item. Displays the usage time of the projector.
  • Page 56 4. Using Menus 4-6-6. Version Displays version information about the projector, optional boards, and IMB. System Displays the version information of the projector. ← Selects the item to display. ← Displays the version information. ・ Model ・ Slave Firmware ・ Serial No. ・...
  • Page 57 4. Using Menus 4-6-8. Setup Date Displays the date when the projector was set up (starting date of the warranty period). ← Displays the date when the projector was set up (starting date of the warranty period). 4-6-9. Option Status Displays the link status of the device mounted in slot on the projector.
  • Page 58: Maintenance Of Your Projector

    Maintenance of Your Projector Please request your dealer to perform cleaning of the projector inside. NOTE 5-1. Cleaning the Cabinet WARNING Pull out the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning the cabinet. WARNING Please do not use a spray containing flammable gas to remove dust attached to the cabinet, etc. Doing so may result in fires. • Wipe with a dry, soft cloth without nap.
  • Page 59: Cleaning The Lens

    5. Maintenance of Your Projector 5-2. Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens the same way as with camera lens (using a commercially available camera blower or cleaning paper for glasses). Take care not to damage the lens when cleaning. WARNING Pull out the power plug from the power outlet before cleaning the lens.
  • Page 60 5. Maintenance of Your Projector To remove the front air filter, pull the filter cover in the direction of the arrow. To install, insert the catches in the filter cover into the grooves in the lens cover, close the cover, then push it in. Groove Catches Grips...
  • Page 61 5. Maintenance of Your Projector Attach the metal filter. (1) Insert the three catches on the metal filter into the grooves in the panel. (2) Bend the metal filter a little and insert the three pro- jecting parts on the opposite side into the grooves in Groove the panel, one by one.
  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix 6-1. Troubleshooting Before asking for repair, please check your connection, settings and operation once again. If the trouble cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer/distributor for instructions or repair. 6-1-1. Problems and where to check Problem Check these items The projector cannot be turned on.
  • Page 63: Indicator Display List

    6. Appendix 6-2. Indicator display list See the descriptions below when the buttons on the control panel or the STATUS indicator on the rear of the projector is lit or blink- ing. The projector also has a warning function that uses a buzzer. KEY LOCK button POWER button DOUSER button...
  • Page 64 6. Appendix 6-2-3. POWER button Indicator condition Projector condition Note The projector power supply is off. Blinking light Orange While the projector software is starting Wait for a moment. Green Preparing to turn power on/cooling fan rotating Wait for a moment. (cycles of 1) (Note (State from turning the power off to entering standby mode).
  • Page 65 6. Appendix 6-2-6. STATUS indicator LIGHT status indicator SYSTEM status indicator SYSTEM status indicator Indicator condition Projector condition Note Main power is off. Blinking light Green The projector is getting ready to turn on. Wait for a moment. The douser is closed. The light is off.
  • Page 66: Operation Using An Http Browser

    - the projector's host name is registered on the domain name server - the projector's IP address and host name have been added to the “HOSTS” file on the computer (Example 1) When the projector's host name is set to “pj.nec.co.jp” To access the HTTP server function, enter “http://pj.nec.co.jp/index.html” in the address or URL input field. (Example 2) When the projector's IP address is “192.168.10.10” To access the HTTP server function, enter “http://192.168.10.10/index.html” in the address or URL input field.
  • Page 67 6. Appendix 6-3-4. Structure of the HTTP server Power Controls the power to your projector. • On: Turns the power on. • Off: Turns the power off. Light Turn the light on/off. • On: Turns the light on. • Off: Turns the light off. Title List Displays titles set in the projector (such as input port, screen type, and title).
  • Page 68: Writing Of The Log File (Save Information)

    6. Appendix 6-4. Writing of the log file (Save Information) Log files saved on the main unit can be written to USB memory connected to the USB port of the main unit. To perform the writing of the log file, use the following procedure. Connect the USB memory to the USB port of the main unit.
  • Page 69 6. Appendix When “Manual” is selected, specify the log file writing period. For how to enter numerals, refer to “4-1-3. How to enter alphanumeric characters” (See page 50). If you press the ENTER button, the display advances to the following screen. ←...
  • Page 70 6. Appendix 6-4-1. Names of log files Written log files are saved with the following file names. (Model name)_(Serial Number)_YYMMDDHHmm.txt (Model name) This shows the model of projector. (Serial Number) This shows the serial number of projector. YYMMDDHHmm Shows the date/time when written. YY: Year (lower 2 digits) MM: Month (2 digits) DD: Date (2 digits)
  • Page 71: Outline Drawing

    6. Appendix 6-5. Outline Drawing 6-5-1. Projector Lens center Lens center Units: mm...
  • Page 72: Specifications

    6-6. Specifications 6-6-1. Projector Model name DLP Cinema Projector Head : NP-02HD ® Light Module NP-24LU01 NP-20LU01 NP-18LU01 DLP Cinema Projector NP-NC2402ML NP-NC2002ML NP-NC1802ML ® Projection method 3 chip DLP Cinema method ® 0.98-inch DC2K chip Panel resolution 2048×1080 Light type...
  • Page 73: Pin Assignment And Functions Of Terminal

    6. Appendix 6-7. Pin Assignment and Functions of Terminal 6-7-1. PC CONTROL connector (RS-232) (D-sub 9 pin) This is an RS-232C interface for controlling the projector from a PC. The projector operates as a DCE (Data Communication Equipment), so use a straight cable when connecting to a PC. Pin No.
  • Page 74 6. Appendix 6-7-2. External control connector (GP I/O) (D-sub 37 pin) It is possible to control the projector with an external device and to control the external device from the projector using an external control connector (GPIO: General Purpose I/O Ports). Each pin is electrically separated from the projector internal circuits by a photo-coupler.
  • Page 75 6. Appendix Input Connector GP I/O Connector Inside Projector Resist = 390 Ω Ext_GPIN_P Pin No.: Voltage applied across the pins of Ext_GPIN_P and Ext_GPIN_N should be in the range from 3.3 Vdc to 10 Vdc. Recommended Operating Current: Absolute Maximum Rating: 23mA Ext_GPIN_N Pin No.: 20 21 23 23 24 25 26 27...
  • Page 76 6. Appendix • Timing chart of GPIO control Example of Select Preset Button Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx. 200 ms 8-27 5-24/6-25/7-26 time Execute Select Preset Button Example for turning the image douser (Douser) on Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx.
  • Page 77 6. Appendix Example of Light source On Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx. 200 ms 5-24/6-25 7-26/8-27 time Execute Light source On Example for turning the power off Off at least 500 ms at least 500 ms approx.
  • Page 78 6. Appendix Output Connector GP I/O Connector Inside Projector Ext_GPOUT_P Ext_PROJ_GOOD_P Pin No.: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Absolute Maximum Rating: 50 mA Ext_GPOUT_N Ext_PROJ_GOOD_N Pin No.: 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Photo-coupler • Using GPIO Control You can use GPIO control for the projector’s health check and error check.
  • Page 79 6. Appendix 6-7-3. 3D connector (D-sub 15 pin) This is used to connect a 3D image system to the projector. Pin view of a female connector Pin No. Signal Name Function +12V Supplies power (+12V) to the 3D image system GNDC Ground GNDC...
  • Page 80: Related Products List

    6. Appendix 6-8. Related products list Product name Model name Lens NC-60LS12Z Zoom lens 1.20〜1.81 NC-60LS14Z Zoom lens 1.40〜2.05 NC-60LS16Z Zoom lens 1.59〜2.53 NC-60LS19Z Zoom lens 1.90〜3.25 NC-60LS24Z Zoom lens 2.40〜3.90 NC-60LS39Z Zoom lens 3.90〜6.52 Projector Head NP-02HD Light Module Max.
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