CR9976
Auto Set Dual Alarm
CD Clock Radio
Please read this manual before use
Controls
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1. Snooze button
7. PMindicator
8. LED display
13. Tuning scale
19. Down/B.Skip button
2. Stop button
20. Play/Pause button
14. Low battery indicator
15. Power button/indicator
16. Time set button
17. Up/F.Skip button
18. Sleep button
3. CD mode/Year button
4. Repeat/Week button
5. CD display/Date button
6. Alarm indicator
9. Random indicator
10. Repeat indicator
11. Memory indicator
21. Memory/Time zone button
12. FM Stereo indicator
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Controls
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22. Alarm 1 function switch
23. Alarm 2 function switch
24. Alarm mode switch
25. Headphone socket
26. Tuning control
27. Function switch
28. Volume control
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Switchingon
1. Place your CD clock radio on a flat surface. Plug the power cord into
the wall socket and switch on.
2. After a few seconds the time, day, date and year will set automati-
cally. Your clock radio is fitted with a long life back-up battery to
maintain the factory set time, day and date. Your CD clock radio will
automatically adjust for summer/winter time.
See section on Backup battery on pages 19 and 20.
Should the time require adjustment follow the procedure shown in
the next section.
Setting the time
1. Ensure that power is switched off - Power indicator not lit.
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2. Set correct time zone for your location as described on page 21. (UK
is 00)
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3. Press and hold down the Time Set button.
4. Whilst holding down the Time Set button press the UP/F.Skip or
DOWN/B.Skip buttons to set the time. Release the buttons when
the correct time is reached. The clock uses a 12 hour display with
a PM indicator. Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is
selected.
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Setting the year
1. Ensure that power is switched off - Power indicator not lit
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2. Press and hold down the CD Mode/YEAR button.
3. Whilst holding down the CD Mode/YEAR button set the year using
the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons
Setting the date
1. Ensure that power is switched off - Power indicator not lit
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2. Press and hold down the CD Display/DATE button.
3. Whilst holding down the CD Display/DATE button set the date
using the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons .
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Checking the year
1. Ensure that your CD clock radio is switched off (power indicator not
lit)
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2. Press and hold down the CD Mode/YEAR button, the display will
change to showing current year.
3. Release the CD Mode/YEAR button to return display to showing
current time.
Checking the date
1. Ensure that your CD clock radio is switched off (power indicator not
lit)
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2. Press and hold down the CD Display/DATE button, the display
will change to showing current date.
3. Release the CD Display/DATE button to return display to showing
current time.
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Setting alarm times
The alarms can be set to wake you by a buzzer, CD or the radio. Your
CD clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to activate
at different times.
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Setting alarm 1
1. Slide the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Adj' position.
2. Press the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons to set the alarm
1 time. Release the buttons when the correct time is reached. The
clock uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator. Ensure that
the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
3. Return the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Off' position. The
display will revert to showing time.
Note: Incorrect display will result if both the Alarm function switches
are set to the 'Adj' position.
Setting alarm 2
1. Slide the Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Adj' position.
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2. Press the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons to set the alarm
2 time. Release the buttons when the correct time is reached. The
clock uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator. Ensure that
the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
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3. Return the Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position. The
display will revert to showing time.
Note: Incorrect display will result if both the Alarm function switches
are set to the 'Adj' position.
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Setting the alarm mode
Your clock radio has five different alarm modes for each of the alarms.
The alarm modes are Everyday - the alarm will switch-on everyday;
Sunday only - the alarm will switch-on on Sunday only; Weekdays only
- the alarm will switch-on on Monday to Friday only; Weekends only -
the alarm will switch-on on Saturday and Sunday only and Monday to
Saturday - the alarm will switch-on on Monday to Saturday only.
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Everyday is shown as 1-7 on the display; Weekday alarm is shown as
1-5 on the display; Weekends are shown as 6-7 on the display ; Sunday
is shown on display as 7-7 and Monday to Saturday is shown on display
as 1-6.
1. To change the alarm mode setting for Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 slide the
corresponding Alarm function switch to the adjust position.
2. Press the Repeat/Week button until required days of week code
appears in the display.
3. Return the Alarm function switch to the On or Off position, the
display will return to showing normal time.
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Checking the Alarm Times
1. To check alarm 1 time, set the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Adj'
position. Alarm 1 time will appear in the display.
2. Return the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Off' position. The
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display will revert to showing time.
3. To check alarm 2 time, set the Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Adj'
position. Alarm 2 time will appear in the display.
4. Return the Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position. The
display will revert to showing time.
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Note: Incorrect display will result if both the Alarm function switches
are set to the 'Adj' position.
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Listening to the Radio
1. Switch on your CD clock radio by pressing the Power button. The
Power indicator LED will light.
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2. Slide the Function switch to the required waveband.
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3. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The
station frequency is indicated in the dial scale.
The Wire aerial located on the rear of your CD clock radio is for
FM reception. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for
optimum reception.
ForMW receptionthereisabuilt inferriteaerial. RotateyourCDclock
radio to the position giving best reception.
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4. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
5. On the FM waveband if the station being received is weak some hiss
may be audible, to reduce the hiss slide the Function switch to FM
position. The FM stereo indicator will be removed from the
display.
6. The radio can be switched off by pressing the Power button. The
Power indicator will switch off
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Compactdiscs
Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the
symbol.
Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD
at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up.
To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint-
free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.
Cleaning agents may damage the CD
Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun).
Inserting a CD
1. Press the Power button to switch on your CD clock radio. The
Power indicator will light.
2. Set the Function switch to CD.
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3. To open the CD compartment, lift the CD door on the edge marked
'Open'
4. Hold the CD label side facing up and press it onto the spindle until it
"clicks" into place. Close the CD door. The CD player will scan the
contents of the CD and the total number of tracks will appear on the
display and the first track will begin to play.
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Playing a CD
1. Whilst the CD is in stop mode press the Play/Pause button to start
playback. The display will show the track number. After a short time
the display will revert to showing time.
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2. Set the Volume control to the required setting.
3. To display the CD track number press the CD Display/Date button.
After a short time the display will revert to showing time.
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4. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. The track
number will flash in the display. To resume playback press the Play/
Pause button again.
5. To stop playback, press the Stop button.
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6. To remove the CD, lift the CD door on the edge marked Open. The
CD door should only be opened when the CD is in Stop mode.
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Selecting a track
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press either the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip
buttons to change to the desired track. You can also skip tracks
when the player is in stop mode. Skip to the desired track using the
UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip buttons.
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2. Press the Play/Pause button to play the selected track.
Search function
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and hold down either the UP/F.skip
or Down/B.skip buttons. Release the button when the desired part
of the track is reached.
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CD repeat mode
1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Repeat/WK button once to
repeat the current track. The Repeat indicator will flash.
2. Press the Repeat/WK button again to repeat all tracks on the CD.
The Repeat indicator will light up.
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CD Mode
Your CD clock radio has three CD play modes: Normal, Random and
Memory.
1. Ensure your CD clock radio is in CD stop mode
2. If you have not programmed any tracks then pressing the CD Mode/
YEAR button will toggle between the following modes:-
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Normal
Random
3. If CD tracks have been previously programmed then pressing the
CD Mode/YEAR button will toggle between the following modes:-
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Normal
Random
Memory
CD random play
1. Whilst the CD is in stop mode, press the CD Mode/YEAR button
until the Random indicator appears.
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2. Press the Play/Pause button to play all tracks on CD in random
order.
3. To cancel random play (CD must be in stop mode) press the CD
Mode/YEAR button until the Random indicator is removed from
the display.
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Programmed play
By programming the player you can play up to 20 tracks in any desired
order.
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1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Memory/TIME ZONE
button. The display will show ‘ P 01’.
2. Select the first track using the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip buttons.
The track number will flash on the display. Store this track by
pressing the Memory/TIME ZONE button.
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3. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your program.
Press the Play/Pause button to commence play of the selected
tracks.
Note: the display will revert to showing time after a few seconds of
inactivity.
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Checking a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, repeatedly press the Memory/TIME
ZONE button to step through the tracks programmed.
Erasing a programme
1. Press the Memory/TIME ZONE button until the Memory indi-
cator flashes.
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2. Press the Stop button to erase the programme. Programmes are
also erased by opening the CD door and interrupting the mains
supply.
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Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer
1. Set the alarm time as previously described and ensure alarm mode
is set for correct days of week. Set the Alarm function switch
to the 'Buzz' position. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 selector switch
to the 'On' position. The Alarm indicator will light.
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2. Press the Power button to switch off your CD clock radio.
Important: failure to switch off the power will result in non
operation of the alarm.
3. The buzzer alarm will sound at the preset time for 60 minutes. To
switch off the alarm until the next day press the Power button. To
switch off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
function switch to the 'Off' position.
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Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Set the alarm time as previously described and ensure alarm mode
is set for correct days of week. Set the Alarm function switch
to the 'Music' position.
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2. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 selector switch to the 'On' position.
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The Alarm indicator will light.
3. Select the required waveband and ensure that a station is tuned in
and the Volume control is set to the desired level. Press the Power
button to switch off your CD clock radio. Important: failure to
switch off the power will result in non operation of the
alarm.
4. The radio alarm will sound at the preset time for 60 minutes. To
switch off the alarm until the next day press the Power button. To
switch off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2
function switch to the 'Off' position.
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Setting the alarms to wake to CD
1. Set the alarm time as previously described. Set the Alarm function
switch to the 'Music' position.
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2. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 selector switch to the 'On' position.
The Alarm indicator will light.
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3. Set the Function switch to the 'CD' position, insert a CD and ensure
that the Volume control is set to the desired level.
4. Press the Power button to switch off your CD clock radio, the
Power indicator will switch off. Important: failure to switch
off the power will result in non operation of the alarm.
5. The CD will play at the preset time for a maximum of 60 minutes. To
switch off the alarm until the next day press the Power button.
6. To switch off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 or Alarm
2 function switch to the 'Off' position.
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Snoozecontrol
1. The CD radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 9 minutes by
pressing the Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated
whilst the alarm is sounding.
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Sleep timer
You can program you clock radio to play the CD or radio for up to a
maximum 90 minutes and then switch off.
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1. Press the Sleep button. The display will show the sleep time
(default is 2 minutes).
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2. To increase or decrease the amount of time the radio will play before
switching off, hold down the Sleep button and increase or
decrease the sleep time using the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip
buttons (maximum 90 minutes - minimum 2 minutes).
3. To cancel the sleep timer before the sleep time has elapsed press
the Snooze or Power buttons.
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Headphones
A Headphone Socket (3.5mm located on left side) is provided for use
with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically
mutes the internal loudspeakers.
Backup battery
As with all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be
replaced.
A number of factors, such as the length of time between the date your
clock radio was manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first
time, determine the amount of time before replacement.
During this initial storage period the lithium backup battery is supplying
power to your CD clock radios computer memory.
Once you connect your CD clock radio to the household AC mains supply
the battery no longer supplies power to your clock radio.
A fresh backup battery can supply power to your CD clock radio’s
computer memory for 2 years even if it is never connected to a mains
supply.
If your CD clock radio was connected to the AC mains supply within a
few months after it was manufactured and you experience only short
interruptions to the mains supply, your battery may last for up to 2-3
years or even longer.
When the power drops below a certain level the Low battery indicator
will light. When you see this indicator you should change the battery as
soon as it is convenient to do so.
See following page for details on battery replacement.
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Changing the backup battery
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1. Purchase a replacement lithium backup battery type CR2032 or
equivalent.
2. Remove the fresh battery from its packaging so that it is ready to
install.
3. Important. Maintain connection to AC mains supply during battery
replacement. This will provide power whilst the original battery is
removed.
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4. Remove battery door by sliding catch in direction of shown.
5. Use a small screwdriver to remove the small screw securing the
battery holder inside cabinet.
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6. Remove the battery holder from cabinet.
7. Remove old battery from holder. Replace new battery with
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facing left side of your CD clock radio when viewed from under side
and cabinet rear.
8. Replace the holder inside cabinet.
9. Refit the small screw to secure holder and check that the “Batt Low”
indicator is not lit.
10. Replace the battery door.
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Time Zones
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Your CD clock radio is set up to UK time zone 12 GMT (UTC). Should you
wish to take your clock radio to other countries the time zone will need
to be reset.
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
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Back-up Battery
CR2032 Lithium (2-5year life)
1. Ensure your CD clock radio is switched off - Power indicator not
Frequency Coverage
lit.
FM
87.5 - 108MHz
520 - 1610kHz
MW
2. Press and hold down the Memory/Time Zone button - the display
will show the time zone currently selected e.g 12.
Circuit Features
3. Whilst holding down the Time Zone button adjust the time zone
using the Up or Down buttons. See following table for details of
time zones and their Offsets relative to GMT.
Loudspeakers
2 x 8 ohms
Output power 2 x 350mW
Zone
00
Offset (Hours)
GMT +/-12
GMT+11
GMT+10
GMT +9
Zone Offset (Hours)
Aerial System
FM
Wire Aerial
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GMT
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GMT -1
GMT -2
GMT -3
GMT -4
GMT -5
GMT -6
GMT -7
GMT -8
GMT -9
GMT -10
GMT -11
MW
Built-in Ferrite aerial
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GMT +8
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GMT +7
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GMT +6
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GMT +5
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GMT +5
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GMT +3
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GMT +2
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GMT +1
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General
Fuse
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. It is recommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms
of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than
on the MW band.
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in
the plug, adaptor or distribution board.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Mainssupply
The CR9976 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz
only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted
with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable
for your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top,
the terminal screws and removing the cable.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
IMPORTANT. DO NOTmake any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
Green or Green-and-yellow.
or coloured
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-
The wire coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal marked N
or coloured BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
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Guarantee
This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free
of charge.
The guarantee does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequential damage.
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
Procedure:
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer
will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service
department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact
Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
97-99WortonRoad
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW76EG
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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