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DVD Receiver DSR-7.3 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Integra DVD Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new DVD Receiver.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
21. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 22.
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Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder. 4. AC Fuse The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If power does not come on, contact your Integra/Onkyo authorized service center. 5. Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
Connecting Speakers ... 17 Positioning Speakers ... 18 Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment ... 19 Connection for the Integra/Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck, CD Recorder or MD Recorder ... 20 Operating Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN) 21 Making Antenna Connections ...
Features Receiver Features 25 watts per channel into 6 ohms (FTC) 20 watts per channel into 6 ohms (DIN) 30 watts per channel into 6 ohms (EIAJ) 96 kHz/24-Bit DAC System DTS* & Dolby** Digital Decoders Acoustic Control 1 Digital Input/1 Output Subwoofer Preout 2 Audio Inputs/1 Output Theater-Dimensional***...
Supplied Accessories Make sure your box contains everything listed below. If any pieces are missing, contact your nearest Integra/Onkyo dealer. The number of accessories is indicated in brackets. Remote controller (RC-507M) [1] Batteries (size AA/R6/UM3) [2] FM antenna [1] Audio/video...
Notes on Discs This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs. Playable Discs This DVD Receiver can playback the following discs. Disc mark DVD videos VIDEO CDs Audio CDs This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or with MP3 audio files.
Handling Discs • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Cleaning Discs • Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth.
Index to Parts and Controls For operational instructions, refer to the page indicated in brackets. IFront panel 1 Standby/On button, On, Standby indicators [24] When Standby/On button is pressed to On, the DVD Receiver turns on. The Standby indicator turns off, and the On indicator and the display lights up.
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IDisplay 1 Multipurpose display 2 TITLE, CHP indicators [52, 56, 64, 65] Indicate display mode of the current title or chapter of DVD. 3 Inserted disc indicator [29] Indicates the type of current disc that is loaded. 4 £, 8 indicators [29] Lights up in play or pause mode.
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To operate other components, see “Operating the Integra/Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck/MD Recorder/CD Recorder with the Supplied Remote Controller” on page 39 and “Controlling a TV connected to the DVD Receiver”...
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% Audio button [61] Press repeatedly to select one of the audio languages programmed on a DVD. For Video CD and MP3, each press changes the audio output as follows. → Stereo → 1/L(Left) → 2/R(Right) ^ Angle button [63] Some DVDs are recorded with various camera angle playback options.
5 IR IN jack [21] If the DSR-7.3 is located inside a rack or cabinet that will not allow infrared beams to reach the IR sensor, you will need to connect a remote sensor to IR IN jack to be able to use the remote controller.
Press Mode Recvr first before operating the speaker setting and sound related operations. Press Mode Tape first before operating the z-connected Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder (see pages 38, and 39). Press Mode TV first before operating your TV.
Connecting to a TV Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of the TV. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to the TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both the units from the socket before making any connections.
Connecting Speakers Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the speakers. • This DVD Receiver is designed to reproduce optimum sound quality when speakers with the impedances specified below are connected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.
Positioning Speakers I Standard speaker placement of the speakers system Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration below shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement.
Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment Before connecting • Refer also to the instruction manual of each component to be connected. • When you connect the DVD Receiver to audio/video equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all the units from the socket before making any connections.
Integra/Onkyo MD recorder, CD recorder or Cassette tape deck equipped with the same z terminal. When an Integra/Onkyo component is z -connected, you can point the remote controller supplied with the DVD Receiver at the sensor on the DVD Receiver and operate that component without having to switch remote controllers.
IR Receiver Connecting block IR IN DSR-7.3 Remote Controller In the cabinet • Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System), or •...
Making Antenna Connections Connecting the Supplied FM and AM Indoor Antennas PREOUT AUDIO WOOFER TV/LINE DIGITAL OPTICAL Insert into the hole. Press up and Insert the end of hold the lever. the cord. Adjusting the position of the FM indoor antenna While listening to an FM program (see pag 35), extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received, then secure the antenna with push pins in the position with the least distortion.
Connecting an FM Outdoor Antenna If the FM reception is not very clear with the supplied antenna, connect an FM outdoor antenna instead of the indoor FM antenna . Connecting coaxial cable to a 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (not supplied) 1 Strip the end of the coaxial cable.
Connecting the Power/ Turning on the DVD Receiver Before connecting • Make sure that all the connections from pages 16 to 23 are complete (the connection to the TV is required). • Turning on the DVD Receiver may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment such as computers.
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I Turning the unit on/off with the TV’s power switch — IPM function The DVD Receiver is equipped with the Intelligent Power Management (IPM) system. Just turn on your TV’s power switch and, in about 5 seconds, the DVD Receiver turns on automatically. If you turn off the TV’s power switch, IPM indicator flashes on the display and the DVD Receiver automatically turns off in about 5 minutes.
Speaker Setup You need to set up the speaker configuration for the speaker system connected to the SPEAKERS connectors (see page 17). Notes • Speaker setup cannot be done if; – Headphones are connected (see page 40) • It is not necessary to set the parameters again once you have completed the setup unless you change the speaker configuration.
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Before starting the procedure below, measure the distances from each speaker to the listening position. For pair speakers such as front left and right speakers, the distance from the listening position to one speaker should be the same as the distance to the other. In the procedure below, select the values which approximate the actual distances.
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Speaker Setup Adjust each speaker’s relative volume balance so that the volumes of all speakers’ test tones sound equal at the listening position. Note You cannot adjust the volume balance while the muting function is activated. Adjusting Each Speaker's Relative Volume Balance – Test Tone Press Test Tone.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver Before you can start to enjoy the digital audio and video on DVDs, be sure that you have either performed the Setup Navigator procedure described in the previous section or made the necessary settings in the Setup screen menus as outlined in the next section to set up the DVD receiver to correspond to your home system.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver The Setup Navigator has been designed to simplify the process of getting the DVD Receiver ready to perform. Designed as a series of on-screen multiple-choice questions, the Setup Navigator automatically sets the video and language settings according to how the questions are answered.
I Setting the OSD Language (On-Screen Display Language) The [OSD Language] screen establishes the OSD language, or on-screen display language, which refers to the language that is used by the DVD Receiver in menus and on-screen messages. Additionally, the language that is established at this setting will also be used for the default audio and subtitle language.
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Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver When a Menu Screen is Displayed Menu screens are displayed for DVDs that have menu screens or Video CDs that include Playback Control (PBC). DVDs often contain extra information that can be accessed in the DVD menu and sometimes makes navigating DVD menu screens as enjoyable as watching the feature presentation.
4/¢ Play Chapter (Track) Skip Forward/Skip Back Remote controller Advancing to the next chapter (track) Press ¢. Press to skip forward to the next chapter (track). Skipping back to the previous chapter (track) Unit Press 4. • Press once to skip back to the start of the chapter (track) currently playing.
Getting Started Using Your DVD Receiver Standby/On Open/Close Stop Play Resuming playback from where you stopped Use the resume feature to restart playback from the point that the disc was stopped last. This features cannot be used with MP3s and CDs. Press Stop on the unit or 7 on the remote controller once.
Listening to the Radio There are two ways to select radio stations: • Manual tuning • Presetting radio stations then selecting the preset channels Preset Memory Tuning/Preset 2/3 Tuning Manually Press Input 2/3 on the unit or Unit Input Selector 2/3 on the remote controller repeatedly to select the band (FM or AM).
Listening to the Radio FM Auto Preset Memory This function enables you to store the frequencies into memory automatically, without having to go through and store each frequency manually. Hold down the Preset Memory button for a few seconds. “AUTO MEM”...
Tuning/Preset 2/3 Selecting Preset Stations Before selecting preset stations, you need to preset the radio stations. See “Presetting Radio Stations” on page 35. Press Input Selector 2/3 on the Remote remote controller or Input 2/3 on controller the unit to switch the input source to the FM or AM.
Playing the Connected Source This section shows you how to play the sources connected to the DVD Receiver. You may need to see “Connecting to a TV” on pages 16 and “Connecting to Audio/Video Equipment” on page 19 while following the steps in this section.
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Operating the Integra/Onkyo Cassette Tape Deck/MD Recorder/CD Recorder With the Supplied Remote Controller Operating the Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck, MD recorder or CD recorder to the DVD Receiver with the z cable (see page 20) Point the remote controller toward the DVD Receiver when you want to operate this equipment.
Various Functions Common to all the Sources Adjusting the Volume The volume of the front left and right, center, surround left and right, and subwoofer speakers will be adjusted at the same time. When headphones are connected, you can adjust the volume of the sound through the headphones.
Using the Timer Functions This manual uses the 24-hour display to describe how to set the clock. The clock display may also be switched to a AM/PM display. Caution • In the event of a power outage, or the power cord being removed from the socket, the clock display will disappear.
• The timer functions can only be used with an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder. Please make sure that the system is properly connected. The playback timer and recording timer will not function...
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For FM, AM timer playback, first preset the radio stations (page 35). Caution If the current time is not set, you cannot preset the playback timer. Presetting the playback timer Repeatedly press Timer to select Timer the desired timer type. «...
• Except for EVERY, all record timers record only once. When the recording is finished, the timer is deactivated. • The record timer can only be used with an Integra/Onkyo cassette tape deck or MD recorder. Setting the record timer Timer Repeatedly press Timer on the remote control to select REC.
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EVERY recording: Set the day. ENTER To change the day of week setting: « Press (2/3) so that the desired day blinks. ENTER Press (5/∞) to select/deselect the day. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. The timer indicator lights up. Set the power to Standby.
The Music mode allows you to enjoy stereo music from CD, etc. Integra’s original Digital Signal Processing (DSP) modes The DVD Receiver offers the following special Integra sound mark are recorded using effects for sources other than Dolby Digital and DTS sounds. Orchestra This mode is suitable for classical and opera music.
Theater-Dimensional (T-D)* mode The ideal home theater is realized by the multichannel sound reproduction with the complete speaker configuration and speaker positioning described on page 18. However, sometimes it is difficult to meet all those conditions. In reality, you may only have front speakers, or not be able to place the surround speakers in position.
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Enjoying the Sound Effects Choosing Theater-Dimensional Mode Theater-Dimensional mode is the technology which controls the characteristics of the sounds reaching the listener’s left and right ears, therefore, there is a sweet spot where you can best experience the Theater-Dimensional effects. You need to adjust the location of the sweet spot and these other factors for the best possible Theater-Dimensional effect.
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Using Dolby Pro Logic II/ Integra’s Original DSP Modes See “The Input Sources and Available Listening Modes” on page 47. Surround Surround Mode Press Surround on the remote Remote controller controller or Surround Mode on the Surround unit to choose “PL II” or the DSP mode.
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Enjoying the Sound Effects Adjusting Each Speaker’s Relative Volume Balance Temporarily You can readjust each speaker’s relative volume balance according to your preference while listening to the sound. The adjusted values will return to the values set on page 28 when the DVD Receiver enters standby mode, or the main power is switched off unless you save the values.
Using the LATE NIGHT Function • The LATE NIGHT function operates when the sound is DOLBY DIGITAL Surround. If you play a movie at low volume at night, set this function to “LOW” or “HIGH” to narrow the dynamic range of the sound and make it easier to hear.
Locating a Specific Title/Folder/ Chapter/Track/Location Searching for a Title, Folder, Chapter, Track, or Location on a Disc This DVD Receiver offers different ways of accessing the information on a DVD, Video CD, CD or MP3. Using Search, you can search for titles or chapters on a DVD, tracks on a Video CD, CD or folders or tracks on a MP3 and even select the point in time to start playback.
Using the MP3 Navigator Use the MP3 Navigator to make searching for the track(s) you want to play easier. You can also use it to add or clear tracks from the program list. Load a CD-ROM containing MP3 tracks. Press Menu to enter the MP3 Navigator screen.
Repeat Play You can repeat an entire title, folder, chapter or track, or just a part. Repeating a Disc, Title, Folder, Chapter or Track Press Repeat repeatedly. Repeat Each time you press Repeat, the repeat mode changes as follows: (Characters in parentheses appear in the front panel display.) Repeat Chapter (REPEAT CHP) →...
Still Frame/Slow Play The video images on DVD and Video CD can be viewed as a still frame, played back at slow speeds and even advanced frame by frame. Viewing a still frame Press , Step/Slow +/–. When viewing a DVD, if the paused picture shakes, select the [Field] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu [Still Picture] setting as described in the section on page...
Playing in a Favorite Order The titles and chapters within a title on a DVD and similarly MP3, CD and Video CD tracks can be arranged to play in the order you want. With this DVD receiver, it is possible to make a program as you watch a DVD or Video CD or while listening to an MP3 or a CD.
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I To save a program in memory This DVD Receiver can memorize the programs on up to 24 DVDs. By turning the [Program Memory] to [On], the DVD Receiver will save your program and recall it the next time you use the same DVD. When the program memory exceeds 24, programs will be erased in chronological order from the oldest program in memory.
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Playing in a Favorite Order Programming MP3s A program with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorized. Press Program to enter the [MP3 Program Program] screen. If you added tracks to the program list from the “Using the MP3 navigator” on page 53, the tracks are displayed here.
Additional programming options After you have made a program, it is then possible to confirm, add, or clear the contents of the program. I To confirm the contents of a program On a CD or Video CD track program, press Program to confirm.
Random Play Play titles, chapters, or tracks on a disc in random order. Playing in Random Order Random playback of chapters within one Random title Press Random once, then press ENTER or £. « “Random Chapter” appears on the screen, and chapters within the title will be played back in random order.
Selecting the Audio/ Subtitle Language Changing the Audio Language (Multi- Language Function) Dolby Digital, PCM, and other audio data can be recorded on DVDs in a number of languages or audio tracks, letting you choose the desired language or audio. Press Audio repeatedly to select the Audio desired language.
Continuing Playback from a Specified Location (Last Memory) The Last Memory function is convenient when you want to continue viewing a disc from the point where you were watching before. Unlike the resume function, the Last Memory function is effective even if the DVD is removed from the DVD receiver (Last Memory locations saved for Video CDs are effective only if the disc remains loaded in the DVD receiver).
Selecting the Camera Angle Viewing from a Desired Camera Angle (Multi-Angle) You can select a camera angle when viewing DVDs with the multi-angle option. Press Angle during playback. Angle The camera angle changes each time you press the button. Angle : 1/4 »...
Viewing Disc Information Use Display to get current information about the disc currently loaded. You can get information about the titles and chapters on a DVD or tracks on a Video CD or CD or folders and tracks on a MP3. When viewing DVDs, you can also check the digital bitstream transmission rate.
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Viewing Disc Information during while a disc is playing current track number/ elapsed time of total number of tracks current track in folder Play 16/20 0.05 Track TRACK1~1 track name « current folder number/total elapsed time of number of folders current track Play 2/10...
Customizing the Function Settings The procedure on this page describes how to operate the menus on the Setup screen. These menus are used to set and adjust a number of system settings. The various functions that can be adjusted are covered throughout this manual.
Using the Setup Screen Menus I When setting up for the first time It is recommended to set up the DVD receiver using the Setup Navigator (page 30). If you selected [Auto Start Off] when the Setup Navigator appeared, you may still set up the DVD Receiver using the Setup Navigator in the General menu screen.
Customizing the Function Settings Setting the TV Screen Size The width-to-height ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, while the width-to-height ratio of wide screen and high-definition TVs is 16:9. This width-to-height ratio is called the aspect ratio. When viewing software recorded in different aspect ratios, the image’s height to width ratio can be switched to match the TV or monitor being used.
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Setting the Video 1 Options I Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TV Compared to a standard interlaced TV picture, a progressive scan TV is capable of stable, flicker-free images. Set only if you connected the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to a progressive scan-compatible TV or monitor. Make changes to the [Component Video] setting in the Setup screen Video 1 menu.
Customizing the Function Settings Adjusting the Video Quality You can either select a preprogrammed setting designed to match certain program types or make adjustments to match your own preferences and save them in the DVD receiver’s memory. Make changes to the [Video Adjust] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
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Adjusting the Video Quality <When set to [Interlace] in the Setup screen Video 1 menu.> Fine Focus Switch [On] to reveal greater detail (higher resolution) in the picture. Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the elements in the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the high-frequency (detailed) elements in the picture.
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Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Video 2 Options I Changing the Background of the Screen You can select a background to appear when the DVD Receiver is in the stop mode. Make changes to the [Background] setting in the Setup screen Video 2 menu.
Setting the Language Options DVDs have the capacity to contain a great deal of audio information, which includes the ability to hold up to 8 different language tracks and subtitle information in as many as 32 different languages. This section outlines the variety of audio language and subtitle options available with this DVD receiver.
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Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Language Options Setting the Language Options I Selecting a DVD menu language preference Expert In addition to containing different audio languages, DVD may also contain menu screens in different languages as well. Setting a DVD language preference, sets the selected language as a default when DVDs with menu information in that language are encountered.
Language Code List Language codes are used when setting the audio and subtitle 5-language preferences (pages 73-74). Language Input-code Japanese (ja) 1001 English (en) 0514 French (fr) 0618 German (de) 0405 Italian (it) 0920 Spanish (es) 0519 Chinese (zh) 2608 Dutch (nl) 1412 Portuguese (pt)
Customizing the Function Settings Setting the Parental Lock Level This DVD receiver lets you set the Parental Lock if the DVD has a parental lock level recorded on it. With Parental Lock capable discs, you can block access to material you feel is inappropriate for your children.
I Setting the Country Code Change your Country Code whenever you feel it is necessary. However, if you forget your existing password, you cannot enter this screen to change it. 1 Select [Country Code] in the [Parental Lock] setting and press ENTER.
Controlling a TV connected to the DVD Receiver By learning a pre-programming code, you can make the RC-507M remote controller able to operate a product from another brand. Caution With some brand’s components, some buttons may not work correctly. In this case, program the command separately. Step/ Slow ENTER T-D/ ST...
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Step/ Slow CH +/– ENTER T-D/ ST Muting Surround A.Control Repeat A- B Late Night Timer Audio Angle Subtitle FM Mode Last M Program Random Clear SP Setup Test Tone CH Sel Number SW Mode Distance buttons T- D Setup Up/ Down Search -- / ---...
Recording Using the Connected Equipment You can record according to the following using the connected recording equipment: • Sound/picture of discs played back by the DVD Receiver, • Sound of FM/AM programs, and • Sound/picture of the connected source. Basic Recording Procedure Set the recording equipment (MD recorder, DAT, Cassette tape deck, VCR, DVD recorder, CD recorder,...
• Deactivate the muting function. • Check the connections to the DVD Receiver. • Contact your nearest Integra/Onkyo service center. • Decrease the volume, then disconnect the headphones. • Use the Master Volume to turn up the volume.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Causes Playback doesn’t follow the • The DVD Receiver is in repeat playback course of the disc’s programs. The buttons on the remote • Power supply fluctuations or other controller and DVD Receiver do not operate. mark appears on •...
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Symptoms Causes Too much noise is heard or • FM stereo waves may produce a hiss sound is interrupted noise when a certain level is reached. occasionally. (The FM • The position or direction of the FM STEREO indicator does antenna is incorrect.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output (FTC) All channels 25 watts per channel min. RMS. into 6 ohms two channel driven, 1,000 Hz with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion. Continuous power output (DIN) All channels 21 watts per channel min. RMS.
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Integra Division of ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION 18 park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A. Tel: 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650 http://www.integrahometheater.com Integra Division of ONKYO CORPORATION Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN Tel: 072-831-8111 Fax: 072-833-5222...
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