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- Page 1 Published: 7/13/12 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e m a t t e r s .
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Page 2: Notice
AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations. - Page 3 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Limited Warranty than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AJA Kona 10-bit Log RGB and RGB Codecs as related to a 2K Workflow ...... - Page 6 Notes on using multiple AJA Products: ........
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The AJA KONA 3 brings the highest quality to SD, HD, Dual Link HD and 2K film resolutions to Apple PCI-Express and PCI-X computers. The KONA 3 offers unsurpassed 10-bit broadcast quality serial digital video input/output, 8-channel digital AES/EBU audio input/output as well... -
Page 8: Features
HD to SD down-conversion and HD to HD cross-conversion. The quality of the conversion features found in the KONA 3 is virtually identical to AJA's award winning stand- alone converter products used throughout the post production market. The KONA 3 built- in up-converter uses a a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing, and large multi-point digital interpolators. -
Page 9: Software
Software On a Mac AJA KONA for Mac drivers are optimized for use on OS X, with applications and advanced AJA hardware capabilities controlled easily at-a-glance in the application you're using. KONA for Mac software integrates within the native environment where used – whether Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Smoke for Mac, or a wide array of other Mac applications. -
Page 10: Understanding Typical Workflows
KONA in their own PC applications through direct collaboration with AJA. Choose the right KONA card for any format you need, including DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF, BMP, AVI and QuickTime. You can playback and master material, at a variety of frame rates, on a high-resolution widescreen monitor or digital projector. -
Page 11: Photojpeg
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Understanding Typical PhotoJPEG Data rate: approximately 1-3 MB+/second standard definition or high definition—supported by internal system drive Quality: Very Good The PhotoJPEG codec offers excellent compressed media for near on-line quality at low data rates. -
Page 12: Dvcpro Hd
Chapter 4: Installation and Configuration, titled “Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video. ” AJA Kona 10-bit Log Data rate: 200 to 300+ MB/sec - high definition and 2K... -
Page 13: Apple Prores 422 And Apple Prores 422 Hq (Sd Or Hd)
AJA KONA 3 Software and Documentation CD-ROM—this CD contains the software installer to place KONA 3 drivers and the Control Panel on an Apple Mac Pro or Windows 7 PC. Due to the pace of innovation, it is best to install the latest driver version from the AJA website: http://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/... - Page 14 AJA KONA 3 PCI-Express Card Installation Software CD Installation and Operation Manual Read Me First Notice in electronic form on the CD (PDF) and Registration Sheet Standard Cable Set BNC/XLR-cable RS422 Machine Control (9-pin) 3 BNCs (Analog Out Connections): In SD Can be Configured for...
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Page 15: System Requirements
(read/write). There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals that can provide this level of performance. For uncompressed dual link HD and 2K, AJA recommends that at a minimum, the disk storage system must be able to provide and maintain in excess of 300 MB/sec transfer rate from the Apple computer to disk (read/write). - Page 16 If a particular drive array or manufacturer is not listed, it may simply be because AJA has no experience with the company or a particular unit. This guide simply offers examples that AJA has used with success when working with the specified formats listed.
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Page 17: Cable Connections
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Cable Connections version 3.3 and higher of the Kona driver and can be found in the AJA Utilities folder which installs in the Applications folder of the Mac OS. The AJA Data Rate Calculator application can also be downloaded from the AJA website and used on any OSX computer. -
Page 18: Using The Breakout Box
Using The Breakout The KONA 3 Breakout Box attaches to the KONA 3 card via cables supplied with it that attach to the back of the Box. For additional functionality, the K3-Box Breakout Box provides some features not present in the standard break-out cables: simultaneous XLR and BNC AES output, 2 channel RCA analog audio monitoring, and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors. -
Page 19: Connector Descriptions-Cables And K3-Box
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Cable Connections Connector Connectors on the standard cable set are labelled as to their function for easy installation and maintenance. Similarly, connectors on the optional Breakout Box are also labelled. Descriptions— Cables and K3-Box 8 Channel Digital AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs When using the standard cables, XLR connections are provided for digital AES/EBU audio input/... - Page 20 A/V Monitor output. However, because KONA 3’s (and SMPTE SDI’s) native format is YPbPr, AJA recommends the use of YPbPr whenever possible for analog monitoring. Although component video monitors often have RGB inputs, it’s better to use YPbPr when the monitor supports it.
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Page 21: In This Manual
Important configuration information is also provided on video settings and use of genlock/ external reference. Chapter 3 discusses operational aspects of KONA 3 when used with the AJA Control Panel. Chapter 4 discusses troubleshooting problems with your system and what to do when there’s a problem you can’t solve. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation
3. For the KONA Mac installation, AJA recommends that the card be placed in Slot 3 and the Apple Expansion Slot Utility be configured so that the slot is running at x4 lane speed or higher. (The choice of x4, x4, x1 and x16 is ideal.) Refer to the AJA website at: http://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-system-configuration/... - Page 24 AJA will repair or replace damaged items. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your KONA 3 repaired or replaced. Note: Save packing materials and the shipping box. If you ever require service or move...
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Page 25: Installing The Kona 3 Card Into A Macpro
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Installing the KONA 3 Card into Installing the KONA 3 Card into a MacPro 1. Place the computer in a well-lit area, where you will have easy access when opening the MacPro chassis. 2. - Page 26 To Install: Remove Screw and Cover Plate Insert KONA Card Secure KONA with Screw Removed Earlier PCI-Express Slots Mac Pro Cardcage Access PCI-Express Slots Slot 3 is the preferred slot on a MacPro for KONA 3 PCIe card installation...
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Page 27: Installing The Kona Card In A Windows Pc
4. Remove the KONA card from its protective anti-static bag; place the card on top of the bag. 5. To install the KONA card and RAID controller card (SCSI or Fibre Channel), refer to the AJA website for the latest installation updates at the URL provided. -
Page 28: Cabling The System
Locate the correct PCIe Slot and Insert the KONA Card (typical installation shown) Cabling the System System Video/Audio When installing your system, you’ll make video and audio input/output connections. These connectors are explained individually in chapter 2. Here, system interconnection is shown and Cable Connections described. - Page 29 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the System KONA 3 Installs in PCI-Express Slot (any) Standard Cable Set Showing “BNC/XLR-cable” Use RS422 Machine Control (9-pin) 3 BNCs (Analog Out Connections): In SD Can be Configured for Component, Composite, or S-Video In HD Can Only Be Component Reference Input BNC...
- Page 30 External Storage E E x x t t t e e r r S S t t t o o r r age Video Monitor Component Video AJA KONA 3G Card 3 BNCs (Analog Connections): HDMI Output cable Component, Composite,...
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Page 31: Installing Kona 3 Software
AJA Io product and its associated drivers installed. Mac Software For the most recent version of the KONA 3 driver, it is best to visit the AJA website, download the driver and read the details and requirements on the current driver to ensure compatibility with Installation your system configuration. - Page 32 3. Locate the package file in the folder from the download or by double clicking on the CD; the package has an icon that looks like a box and has a “.pkg” suffix. Note: Files ending in the “.pkg” suffix are OS X installer files. These launch the OS X installer and tell it where and what to install on your system.
- Page 33 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3 Software System Check Installer Screen 10.Read and agree to the Software License Agreement. KONA 3 Software License Agreement Screen...
- Page 34 11.At the next screen, install the suggested default package or customize your installation. Click the Continue button to place the software on your computer. Custom or Default Installer Screen 12.The installer will run and put all the necessary KONA 3 drivers, KONA 3 Control Panel, presets and additional software on the desired hard drive.
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Page 35: Installing Kona Software For Windows
Software Installation Procedure Locate the AJA KONA Software download or CD ROM packaged with your system and follow the procedure below to install the required software on the host system. The KONA for PC software is intended for Windows 7 64-bit workstations. - Page 36 Note: Before installing KONA software, turn off any virus protection and security software that you have installed on your computer. This section describes the AJA Retail Software package installation. The subsequent installations are essentially the same but do not require restart of the computer. Refer to your specific plugin package Installation Guide.
- Page 37 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3 Software License Agreement Read the KONA license agreement and check the Agreement box to accept. You will be asked to choose the type of installation you would like to perform. Installation Type...
- Page 38 If you don’t have all the KONA supported products installed on your workstation, you may choose to perform a Custom installation (default) and select only the software necessary for your applications. Otherwise, use the “Typical” installation. The following screens depict the more elaborate Custom installation.
- Page 39 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3 Software Use the second level options choose the specific drivers and plugins you would like installed. Disabled selections are marked with a red X. Before clicking Next to install, you can verify your disk space availability by clicking the Disk Usage button.
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Page 40: Re-Installation & Repair
When the installation is completed, a final screen will be displayed announcing that “Setup has finished installing AJA KONA on your computer. ” Click on the Finish button after the installation is complete. The AJA Retail installation requires you restart the computer after installation to activate the KONA card. -
Page 41: Updating Kona 3 Firmware
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide — Updating KONA 3 Firmware Updating KONA 3 Firmware When you update your KONA 3 software by downloading new versions from the aja.com website, it is possible that some versions may also require a firmware update to update the software stored in non-volatile memory on the board. -
Page 42: Genlock And Your System
5. After the firmware installation completes, you’ll be asked to Shut Down the computer, wait for two seconds, and then start up again. Firmware Update Power-down Screen Important: A Restart of the computer will not load the new firmware—click Shut Down to initiate a complete ON/OFF power cycle to load the new firmware into the hardware. -
Page 43: Chapter 3: Operation
Chapter 3: Operation Using KONA 3G with Professional Video /Audio Software After you install the KONA 3G software and any AJA plug-ins to support your choice of 3rd- party software, you’re then ready to begin capturing and playing back video and audio. - Page 44 Here are some basic definitions you should know (please refer to the figure that follows for reference). After studying the basics, read “Who is Controlling KONA 3?” later in this chapter for more advanced information on how applications interact with the KONA 3 board. Block Diagram Screen—the top area of the KONA 3 Control Panel shows a visual picture representing the processing (if any) that's currently occurring, including inputs/ outputs, any up/down/cross conversion, reference source, and system status.
- Page 45 The framebuffer has a format (called the “Primary Format” and color space that it follows, as defined in the AJA Control Panel screens or via external application software. It is important to realize that inside the computer workstation...
- Page 46 Control Panel Screens—The side area of the AJA Control Panel provides different information categorized by topics. Clicking on a topic—or a block diagram element—displays an information screen corresponding to that topic. Screens that can be selected are: Screens available are: Control: configures the default output (test pattern, pass through, desktop,etc.) plus...
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Page 47: Control Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Control Screen The KONA 3 can be controlled by various software applications running on a host computer as well as be used as a Macintosh Desktop extension. The Control screen is where you select how the KONA 3 directs video and is used by application software. - Page 48 Once a graphic file is loaded into the frame buffer it will be retained until it is overwritten by another graphic or test pattern, or when power is turned off. Graphic file names are only “remembered” in the menu as long as the AJA Control Panel application is running.
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Page 49: Formats Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Timing (Horiz and Vert)—these two pull-downs allow output timing adjustment with reference to the Ref Video source selected. The Horizontal reference can be adjusted by selecting a number of pixels (clocks) to offset. Vertical can be adjusted by specifying a number of lines to offset. - Page 50 KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen, Showing Primary Formats Pulldown Menu Format Screen Settings Video Format—this pull-down menu shows the currently selected format. This pull-down appears in both the Primary Format area of the Formats screen as well as the Secondary Format area (if present).
- Page 51 2K1556sf24 2K1556sf25 Note: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation "sf" instead of “psf” when referring to “progressive segmented frame” formats. In the manual and in other literature you may see either of these acronyms used interchangeably. Visually it is easier to discern at a glance if you are working with progressively segmented frame formats (sf in the Kona Control Panel) as compared to progressive frame formats which will show only “p.
- Page 52 KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen Showing Cross-conversion, 720p to 1080i KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen Showing Cross-conversion, 720p to 1080PsF...
- Page 53 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen Showing 1080i to 525i Down-convert KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen Showing SD to 720p Up-convert...
- Page 54 KONA 3 Control Panel, Formats Screen Showing Dual-link In/Out (no conversion) Up (Conversion)—the Up and Down pull-down menus are available when conversion has been selected for the video path to/from the framebuffer and like Hz formats are selected (the one exception is 1080PsF 23.98 which can be down-converted to 525i 29.97.) Different choices will be available depending on the type of conversion and formats being converted.
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Page 55: Input Select Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Input Select Screen Click a link to Select a Screen Click to Select an Input KONA 3 Control Panel, Inputs Screen On the Inputs screen you can view the currently selected video and audio input sources and map audio sources to the channels supported by your third-party editing application. -
Page 56: Sdi Output Screen
inputs: XLR or BNC connectors. The Audio Input pulldown allows you to select which of the two connector groups will be used. If you digitize footage and find that there is no audio present on the captured footage, it may simply be because the audio selection in the Kona Control Panel is set to AES/EBU (BNC) when in fact you are connected via AES/ EBU (XLR). - Page 57 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Secondary—when selected, this indicates that the SDI output is set to a format different from the framebuffer (Primary Format). That secondary format value will be listed in green. This shows that active processing of the video is taking place (format change and possibly even up/down-conversion).
- Page 58 Video+Key—when selected, this indicates that the SDI output 1 video is set to the same format as the framebuffer. SDI output 2 is set to a video key signal associated with output 1 (the shape to be cut out from the video - this will appear as a black and white image/ matte).
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Page 59: Analog Out Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Analog Out Screen KONA 3 provides a high-quality analog component or composite + Y/C output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired (format and black-level). -
Page 60: Video Setup Screen
Video Setup Screen KONA 3 provides a high-quality analog component or composite output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired. KONA 3 Control Panel, Setup Screen Video Setup Screen Settings Analog Black Level—choices in the black Level pulldown menu are only available for the two Composite analog formats. -
Page 61: Audio Setup Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Note: The RED checkbox is designed to enable video output support for the unique geometries associated with RED proxy files or media transcoded from RED source R3D files. Without this checkbox enabled, playback of RED footage, be it proxy or transcoded files, will require your editing application to handle the scaling of the video to a standard video output size, such as 1920x1080. -
Page 62: Conversion Screen
Conversion Screen This screen offers a variety of controls that determine how the card behaves under the editing application. KONA 3 Control Panel, Conversion Screen Conversion Screen Settings Software Conversion—the value selected in this pulldown is used whenever, due to format selection, you’ve chosen to do 24 frames-per-second to 30 conversion where extra fields will be added to pad the existing ones. -
Page 63: Ds Keyer Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Single Field: a single field is displayed, showing no flicker (useful when color correcting or whenever the flickering would be a distraction). YUV-RGB Conversion: These pulldowns select industry standard color space and gamma transfer functions for the YUV-RGB conversion, or allow you to direct the KONA card to automatically determine it for you. - Page 64 Downstream Keyer Mode: Downstream Keyer Off — when this pulldown menu item is selected the downstream keyer will be turned off Frame Buffer over Matte— places the keyed video with alpha channel currently in the Frame Buffer over a fixed color matte determined by the “Matte Color” setting set separately.
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Page 65: Timecode Screen
KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Using The KONA 3 Control Audio Out: Frame Buffer—select audio out to be routed from the contents of the Frame Buffer. Audio In—select audio out to be routed from KONA’s currently selected input(s). Opacity: this slider controls the transparency of the keyed video (over the background) from translucent to completely opaque. - Page 66 Timecode Screen Settings Input RP-188 Timecode —in RP-188 timecode (SMPTE 12M-2) there can be multiple timecode values in the data stream. Use this pull-down to select the one you wish to monitor. The selection will be displayed in the timecode value displayed to the right of the pull-down. User Bits—for monitoring variable framerate timecode (for example, Varicam), you may wish to monitor the user bits embedded in the timecode.
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Page 67: Info Screen
Info Screen This screen shows the KONA 3 software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating. -
Page 68: Who Is Controlling Kona
Note: Some third-party applications do not release the board if it is in capture mode. The AJA Control Panel "in-use" message will still indicate the application still has control even if the front application changes. -
Page 69: Using Multiple Aja Products
In the upper left corner of the AJA Control Panel application, you will see a board name, such as Kona3-0, if you have more than one product and the associated drivers installed (if only one product is installed, you’ll see no product or pulldown). To "target" a specific installed product for use, click on the text in the upper left hand side of the UI and select from the list of available products that appear in the pulldown. -
Page 70: Using 8-Bit Versus 10-Bit Video
Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video While both 8- and 10-bit uncompressed video are capable of providing excellent quality broadcast video, 10-bit represents a significantly higher quality and is preferable in many situations. Because 10-bit video has four times the numerical precision when compared to 8-bit, it has a signal-to-noise ratio 12 db higher than 8-bit video. -
Page 71: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting If You Run Into Problems One useful way to find the source of problems is to isolate your system to the smallest size where the problem still occurs and then note all the symptoms. This serves to eliminate areas not involved in the problem and make finding the problem easier. -
Page 72: Updating Software
If the problem is a Final Cut Pro operational issue, Power Mac system issue, or Xserve RAID issue, then call Apple Customer Support for help. If the problem is an AJA Video KONA 3 issue, then contact AJA Video Customer Support using one of the methods listed below: Contacting by Mail Address: 180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. -
Page 73: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Video Input Dual-rate (SD or HD) SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 Single Link 4:2:2 Dual-link HD 4:4:4 2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4 Video Formats 525i 23.98 (intermediate format only) 525i 29.97 625i 25 720P 23.98 (intermediate format only) 720P 50 720P 59.94 720P 60... -
Page 74: Audio
Audio 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 16 channel, 48kHz 24-bit AES audio, 8 channel, 96kHz or 48kHz, 16-bit capable Up-Conversion Hardware 10-bit Anamorphic: full-screen Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black sidebars Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill... -
Page 75: Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary Reference Terms 3:2 Pull Down 3:2 pull down is a process where six frames are added to a film’s original 24-frames-per- second format so that it can work within the 30 fps NTSC standard. A term for 24 full frames per second digital video progressively captured. It generally refers to the HD format of 1920x1080, although it is also used with 1280x720 images as well. - Page 76 720p Refers to a picture that is 1,280 vertical pixels by 720 horizontal pixels. The “p” stands for progressive scanning. Progressive scanning offers a smoother picture as 720 horizontal lines are scanned progressively or in succession in a vertical frame repeated 30 times a second. Anamorphic Refers to video images that are “squeezed”...
- Page 77 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual — Reference Terms HD-SDI Refers to a high definition signal provided on a serial digital connection. High Definition A video format consisting of either 720 active lines of progressive video or 1080 active lines, using either progressive or interlaced scanning.
- Page 79 KONA 3 Installation & Operation Guide for Mac & PC — Symbols .pkg Balanced Betacam Numerics black borders 1080i black burst 1080p black burst generator 10-bit video 54, 56 Black Level 24 frames-per-second to 30 conversion black Level pulldown menu Block Diagram Screen BNC Connectors 2K Crop...
- Page 80 2, 45 cross-conversion Getting Help Custom LUTs Graphic File customer service graphic file, test pattern output graphic files Graphic over Frame Buffer Data Rate Calculator Graphic over Matte Data Rate Table Graphic over Video In DBL double-speed transfer G-Technology Default Kona Output definitions, control panel digital audio H Crop...
- Page 81 KONA 3 Installation & Operation Guide for Mac & PC — Letterbox RAID letterbox RAIDs Linear read/write Load File rear panel 54, 55 Lock Input Audio Gain To Unity Rec 601 Log On Authenticate Prompt Rec 709 Log RGB Ref In looping Ref Loop ref loop...
- Page 82 Storage Requirement Table VTR connections Storage Requirements Support Xserve RAID support S-Video connections s-video output Y/C connection Symptoms, problem Y/C output System Connections Y/R-Y/B-Y system interconnections YPbPr YUV-RGB Conversion Tabbed Windows telecine to KONA 3 Timecode Burn-in Zoom 14 Timecode Offset Zoom Letterbox Timecode Screen Zoom Wide...
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