Operating Instructions

DVD / CD Player

Getting started
Model No. DVD-S500
DVD-S700

Operations
Reference
DVD-S700

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

(DVD-S700 only)

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

EB EP GN GA GJ GC GF VQT5C27
 Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins) Before use
(“EB” or “GC” area code model only) Remove the connector cover.
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully. How to replace the fuse
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three The location of the fuse differ according to the
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm
A 5-ampere*1 fuse is fitted in this plug. the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions
Should the fuse need to be replaced please below.
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
5-ampere*1 and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark Figure A Figure B
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you Fuse cover
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
Fuse
(5 ampere)*1
(5 ampere)*1

*1 (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)

13 ampere
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Safety precautions
Placement
WARNING
• Place this unit on an even surface.
Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
product damage, – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
dripping or splashing. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such – Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation
as vases, on this unit. openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
– Use only the recommended accessories. curtains, and similar items.

Getting started
– Do not remove covers. – Do not place sources of naked flames, such
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer as lighted candles, on this unit.
servicing to qualified service personnel. – Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
– Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
– Do not place heavy items on this unit. vibration.
AC mains lead Batteries
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
product damage, replaced. Replace only with the type

Caution for AC Mains Lead / Safety precautions

– Ensure that the power supply voltage recommended by the manufacturer.
corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit. • When disposing the batteries, please contact
– Insert the mains plug fully into the socket your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
outlet. correct method of disposal.
– Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
the lead. leakage and may cause a fire.
– Do not handle the plug with wet hands. – Do not mix old and new batteries or different
– Hold onto the mains plug body when types at the same time.
disconnecting the plug. – Do not heat or expose to flame.
– Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket – Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile
outlet. exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. time with doors and windows closed.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be – Keep the AAA R03 batteries out of reach of
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. children to prevent swallowing.
– Do not take apart or short circuit.
– Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
CAUTION batteries.
– Do not use batteries if the covering has been
Unit
peeled off.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
– Remove batteries if you do not intend to use
adjustments or performance of procedures
the remote control for a long period of time.
other than those specified herein may result in
Store in a cool, dark place.
hazardous radiation exposure.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference occurs, please increase separation
between this unit and the mobile telephone.
• (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand, Eastern Europe and South
Africa)
This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.
(For others)
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 Table of contents General Information
Getting started Accessories
Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................... 2 1 Audio/Video cable
Safety precautions ............................................ 3 (K2KA2BA00003)
WARNING ...................................................... 3 1 Remote Control
CAUTION ....................................................... 3 (N2QAYA000015)
General Information .......................................... 4
2 Batteries for remote control
Accessories .................................................... 4
Inserting the batteries ..................................... 5
NOTE
Region codes ................................................. 5
• Product numbers correct as of June 2013. These may
Playable medias ............................................. 5 be subject to change.
Unit and disc care ........................................... 5
Disc handling precautions .............................. 5
Connections ....................................................... 6
Control guide ..................................................... 8

Operations
Playback ............................................................. 9
USB REC (CD Ripping) ................................... 10
HDMI CEC protocol ......................................... 10
Changing the player settings ......................... 11
Sales and Support information (For the
SYSTEM ....................................................... 11
LANGUAGE .................................................. 11
United Kingdom and Ireland customers)
Customer Communications Centre
AUDIO .......................................................... 12
– For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899
VIDEO .......................................................... 12
– For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333
OTHER ......................................................... 12
– Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm,
(Excluding public holidays).
Reference – For further support on your product, please
visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Specifications .................................................. 13
Troubleshooting............................................... 14 Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) ... 15 – Order accessory and consumable items
for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Communications
Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm,
(Excluding public holidays).
– Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.pas-europe.com
– Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
– All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic
U.K.
– It couldn’t be simpler!
– Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished
products. Take a browse on our website for
further details.

NOTE:
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illustrations unless otherwise mentioned.
Illustrations in this manual may differ
4 depending on models and countries.
 *6 (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Eastern Europe
Inserting the batteries and South Africa)
Subtitle text file is supported.
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the
(For others)
remote control.
Subtitle text file is not supported.
*7 Certified to the Xvid Home Profile.

NOTE
• It may not be possible to play the medias in some cases
R03, AAA due to the type of media, the condition of the recording,
(Manganese batteries) the recording method and how the files were created.

Getting started
(For USB devices)
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB
Region codes devices.
DVD-Video • This unit does not support USB device charging.
This DVD player is designed to support the • FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
Region Management System. Confirm the region • This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
number for the unit on the rear panel. Check the • This unit can support an HDD formatted to FAT32.
regional code number on the disc package. Some types of HDD may require the use of its external
power supply unit.

General Information
Discs that can
Region
be played
Unit and disc care
United Kingdom, Ireland,
Eastern Europe, Middle A LL 2 Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
East and South Africa • Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
Asia A LL 3
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Australia, New Zealand A LL 4
• Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
although this depends on the operating
Playable medias environment.
• Do not use commercially available lens cleaners
You can play back the following medias: as they may cause malfunction.
DVD Video DVD-Video format
Clean discs
DVD-R DVD-Video format*1, • Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-R DL JPEG*2*3, MP3*4, Xvid*5*6*7
DVD-RW DVD-Video format*1
+RW Video*1
+R
+R DL
Disc handling precautions
CD-Audio CD-DA, Video CD,
Super Video CD • Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
CD-R CD-DA, JPEG* * , MP3* ,
2 3 4
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
CD-RW Video CD, Super Video CD,
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
Xvid*5*6*7
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
USB MP3*4, JPEG*2*3, Xvid*5*6*7 any other solvent.
• Do not use the following discs:
*1 Finalizing is necessary.
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
*2 The file extension has to be ‘.JPG’ or ‘.JPEG’.
*3 Files that have been altered, edited or saved with stickers or labels (rented discs etc.).
computer picture editing software may not be displayed. – Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
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*4 The file extension has to be ‘.mp3’. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
*5 The file extension has to be ‘.XVID’, ‘.xvid’, ‘.AVI’, or
‘.avi’.
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 Connections
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, DVD-S500
SAUDI ARABIA AND KUWAIT ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. VIDEO OUT
Before making any connections we suggest you
temporarily disconnect all the units from AC AUDIO IN
R L VIDEO IN

power.
• Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or
equipment that may become hot. The heat can
Audio/Video cable
damage the unit.
(supplied)
• Do not connect video signals through a video
recorder. Due to copy guard protection the
picture may not be displayed properly. A

DVD-S500 AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

To a household mains socket

• Connect terminals of the same color.
AV

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV (Scart)
(For the model with AV (21 pin) only)
DVD-S700
AV IN
To a household mains socket

AV
AV OUT

21-pin SCART
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

cable
NOTE for AC mains lead AV

• This unit consumes a small amount of AC

power even when turned off. In the interest of AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

power conservation, if you will not be using this

unit for an extended period of time, it can be
disconnected.

NOTE for HDMI (DVD-S700 only)

• AUDIO terminals become impossible to use
according to the kind of the cable that you use.
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 DVD-S700

VIDEO OUT HDMI

AUDIO IN
R L VIDEO IN

Getting started
Audio/Video cable HDMI IN

(supplied)

AV OUT
HDMI cable
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV
AV OUT

• Connect terminals of the same color.

Connections
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV (Scart) With HDMI compatible amplifier

(For the model with AV (21 pin) only)
HDMI IN

AV IN

HDMI cable
Amplifier
21-pin SCART HDMI OUT HDMI IN

cable

AV
AV OUT HDMI cable
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

AV
AV OUT

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

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 Control guide
SETUP
Enters or exits the system setup menu ( page 11)
1
ュリヴヱロモヺ ヰヱユワ ヤロヰヴユ

RETURN
ヒ ビ ピ Returns to the previous display
フ ブ プ
2  SKIP, u, i
• Skips to previous title/chapter/track or next title/chapter/track
ヘ ベ ペ
ヴユモンヤラチヮヰュユ
パ ヒパ
ヵヰヱチヮユワヶ ヮユワヶ • Switches the MENU page of VCD equipped
with Playback Control (PBC) function
ヴユヵヶヱ ンユヵヶンワ
3 SEARCH, t, y
ヴレリヱ ヴユモンヤラ Starts fast reverse or fast forward
ヴヵヰヱ ヱロモヺ ヱモヶヴユ ョンモヮユ
4 STOP g, g
Stops playback
5
ンユヱユモヵ モノャチンユヱユモヵ ヴロヰヸ ヤモワヤユロ

ヴヶャヵリヵロユ ンモワュヰヮバモワヨロユ モヶュリヰ ・ヰヰヮ PLAY/PAUSE q/h, q/h

ヱンヰヨンモヮ ヶヴャ ヶヴャチンユヤ 6 Starts or pauses playback
FRAME 0
Plays Video frame by frame
 REPEAT
Selects various repeat mode
1 4 1 Selectable modes differ depending on the type of contents.
REP DIR plays all the same type of files in the
selected folder repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
Repeats playback from point A to B on a media
SLOW
7 8 9 Starts slow motion playback
 Standby/on switch ^, 8 CANCEL
Press to switch the unit from on to standby Clear the input information
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit  SUBTITLE
is still consuming a small amount of power. Shows the subtitle and selects different subtitle
DISPLAY RANDOM/ANGLE
Displays information on TV screen during playback. Starts random playback/Switches the camera angle
OPEN/CLOSE ; AUDIO
Opens/closes the disc tray Changes soundtracks
 0-9, 10 ZOOM
To select title/chapter/track numbers etc. Changes zoom ratio
e.g., 5: 5 PROGRAM
15: 10  1  5 Sets the playback order
SEARCH MODE 1. Press e r w q to select the item.
Starts to select the point 2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the order.
1. Press w q to select the item. To cancel: Press CANCEL.
2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the location. 3. Press e r w q to select PLAY.
3. Press OK. To clear the whole program:
 TOP MENU Press e r w q to select CLEAR.
Shows Top menu 4. Press OK.
MENU USB
• Shows Menu Switches to the USB mode / Returns to the disc mode
• Sets PBC of VCD equipped with Playback USB REC
Control (PBC) function to On/Off Performs USB REC (CD Ripping)
erwq  Disc tray
• Selects items, input position, etc. When inserting a media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.
– For moving the display position of enlarged  USB port
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images Connects a USB device

– For rotating JPEG images  POWER LED
OK Lights when the power is turned on.
8 Confirms menu selection
Playback
 Turn on the TV and select the correct video (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Eastern
input. Europe and South Africa only)
 Press ^. Displaying subtitles text

Control guide
 Place a disc or connect a USB device. You can display subtitles text onto the Xvid
video disc on this unit. This function has no
relation to the subtitles specified in Xvid standard
specifications and has no clear standard. The
operation might be different or it may not operate
properly depending on the way the file was made
or the state of this unit (playing, stopped, etc.).

Getting started
If the subtitle does not appear correctly, change
the subtitle language ( page 11).
• If this unit is not switched to the USB mode
when connecting the USB device, press
USB and press w q to select the item.
 Press e r w q to select the item and press
OK.
• Depending on the disc, playback may start
automatically.
(JPEG only)

Operations
• When you press PLAY/PAUSE q/h instead
of OK, you can start the slide show.

Stopping playback
Press STOP g.
 The stopped position is memorized.
Power Resume function

Playback
Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from this
position.
This position is memorized even after power
outage (Power Resume). However, if the
restart position is misaligned or depending on
the media and playback conditions, the unit
may not operate normally.

NOTE
• Screen saver will start automatically if the media
playback is stopped and the menu is closed for about
5 minutes.
• The player will automatically switch to Power Standby
mode if you do not press any buttons for about
25 minutes after the media has stopped playing.
• During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound
from the speakers. Select a different audio source (e.g.
Dolby Digital).
(DVD-S700 only)
Or please connect the unit to an AV receiver that can
decode DTS via an HDMI terminal, and set “Audio
Out” to “Bitstream” ( page 12).
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 USB REC (CD Ripping) HDMI CEC protocol
You can copy audio files (CD-DA) from a CD on a (DVD-S700 only)
USB device into MP3 format. The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer
 Connect the USB device. Electronics Control) protocol.
 Play an audio CD. Panasonic does not guarantee 100 %
 During play, press USB REC. interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.
 Press w q to select “YES”, and press OK. • Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( page 11).

USB REC One Touch Play

OPTIONS When a video disc is placed in the unit and you
OPTIONS
Speed Normal press ^, it turns on the TV, then disc play starts.
Bitrate 128kbps
TRACKS
Create ID3 tag YES
START Storage USB System Standby
QUIT When you turn off the TV, all connected
HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode
simultaneously.

 Press e r w q to select “TRACKS”.

• In the default setting, all tracks are checked. Control with TV’s remote control
• To remove each check mark, select the track The ability to control “Playback Control”, “Disc
by pressing e r w q, and press OK. Menu Control” and “Device Select”.
• To clear all the check marks, select the For details, see the Operating Instructions for
check mark at the top and press OK. your TV.

USB REC

TITLE LENGTH

TRACK1 0:18
OPTIONS
TRACK2 0:21
TRACKS TRACK3 0:21
TRACK4 0:16
START TRACK5 0:13
TRACK6 0:12
QUIT TRACK7 0:13
TRACK8 0:20
TRACK9 0:22

 Press e r w q to select “START”, and press

OK to begin copying.
• You can change to preferred settings in the
“OPTIONS” menu.
• To exit the menu, select “QUIT”, and then
press OK.
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Changing the player settings
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings
HDMI CEC (DVD-S700 only)
remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
When connecting this unit with the TV via
 Press SETUP.
the HDMI cable, linked operations with a
 Press e r to select the menu, and press q.
connected device is possible.
 Press e r to select the item, and press q to
confirm your selection. TV Type
 Press e r to select the settings, and press Select picture aspect to suit your
OK. connected TV.
• To return the previous menu, press w. 4:3PS/4:3LB
• To exit, press SETUP. When connected to a 4:3 aspect
Operation methods other than the above television:
procedure may be displayed. In that case, follow Playing 16:9 ratio picture is following
the on-screen instructions. – 4:3PS: the side is cut off
Depending on the type of media, this unit’s – 4:3LB: with black bands on top and
settings may be disabled. bottom
16:9/16:9full
SYSTEM When connected to a 16:9 aspect
TV System television:
This menu contains the options for Playing 4:3 ratio picture is following

Operations
selecting the color system that matches the – 16:9: displayed in the center of the
connected TV. screen
NTSC – 16:9full: stretched horizontally to fill the
Video signal from PAL disc playback will TV screen
be output in NTSC format.
LANGUAGE
PAL
OSD
Video signal from NTSC disc playback will

USB REC (CD Ripping) / HDMI CEC protocol / Changing the player settings
This switches the language for display
be output in PAL format.
menu.
PAL60
Audio
Video signal from NTSC disc playback will
This switches the language for output
be output in PAL60 format.
audio.
Auto
Subtitle
Video output signal will be set
This switches the language for subtitle.
automatically to suit the connected TV.
Menu
Screen Saver
This switches the language for disc menu.
This setting enables the Screen Saver
to activate. Screen saver will start
automatically if the media playback is (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Eastern
stopped for about 5 minutes. Europe and South Africa only)
Xvid Subtitle
SCART RGB (For the model with AV (21 pin))
You can set the font type that supports the
When connecting this unit with the SCART
recorded Xvid subtitle.
terminal, select “On”.
 Press e r to select “Xvid Subtitle”,
Resolution (DVD-S700 only) then press q.
Select a video resolution that is compatible “Latin 1”, “Latin 2”, “Cyrillic”, “Turkish”
with the TV display capability. Select the font type for the recorded
Selecting “Auto” can automatically select title.
the best resolution.  Press e r to select a setting, then
press OK to confirm your selection.
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 Changing the player settings
AUDIO OTHER
Audio Out (DVD-S700 only) Rating
This sets the audio output method when This sets the playback limitation level for
connected to the “HDMI AV OUT” terminal. DVD video discs. Selecting “8 No Limit” can
Bitstream play all discs.
When the connected equipment is Password
supporting Dolby Digital The password is required when setting
PCM or canceling the playback limitation or
When the connected equipment is not restoring the unit to the factory default.
supporting Dolby Digital When doing this for the first time, key in
“0000”.
Dynamic Range If you forget your old four-digit password,
Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is key in “0000”.
low through compressing the range of the
lowest sound level and the highest sound Default
level. This restores the unit to the factory default
settings.
VIDEO
Brightness
This adjusts the brightness.
Contrast
This adjusts the contrast.
Hue
This adjusts the color tone.
Saturation
This adjusts the saturation.
Sharpness
This adjusts the sharpness of the image
outline.
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Specifications
Signal system: PAL/NTSC Power consumption: Approx. 10 W
Operating temperature range: +5 °C to +35 °C Power consumption in standby mode:
Operating humidity range: [United Kingdom, Ireland, Eastern Europe
20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) and South Africa]
Video output: Less than 0.5 W
Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ) [Others] Less than 1 W
Output connector: Pin jack (1 System)

Changing the player settings

[The model with AV (21 pin)] Dimensions (W x D x H):
AV (21 pin) (1 System) 310 mm x 210 mm x 39 mm
[The model with AV (21 pin)] RGB output: (Including the projecting parts)
Output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Mass: Approx. 1.1 kg
Output connector: AV (21 pin) (1 System)
Specifications are subject to change without
Audio output: notice.
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 System)
[The model with AV (21 pin)]
AV (21 pin)
Number of connectors :
[The model with AV (21 pin)]

Operations
2 channel (2 System)
[The model without AV (21pin)]
2 channel
USB slot: USB2.0: 1 System
[DVD-S700] HDMI AV output:
Output format: 480p/576p/1080i/720p/1080p
Output connector: Type A (19 pin)
• This unit supports “HDMI CEC” function.
LASER Specification

Reference
Class I LASER Product:
Wave Length:
770 to 800 nm (CD)/645 to 660 nm (DVD)
Power supply:
[United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia,
New Zealand, Eastern Europe and
South Africa]
Specifications

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz
[Middle East and Asia]
AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
[Others] AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
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 Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following
checks. If you still need assistance, consult your
dealer for instructions.

To reset
Images from this DVD player do not appear
on the television.
You forget your password.
 Reset the DVD player to the factory defaults.
1) Press 8 on the DVD player to turn it on.
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc
tray.
3) Press the number button “5” on the remote
control 4 times.
(The power is automatically turned off.)
All the settings return to the factory preset.

No picture./No sound.
 Check the video connection between the DVD
player and the TV.
 Turn on your TV and set to the correct in
channel for the DVD player.
Remote control does not work.
 Aim the remote control directly at the sensor
on the front of the DVD player.
The screen is distorted. Noise occurs.
 Check if the TV System setting is correct.
Discs cannot be played back.
 Check for any scratches or smudges on the
disc. If the disc is dirty, clean the disc.
Not able to select some items in the setup/
system menu.
 Press STOP g twice before selecting the
setup/system menu.
 Depending on the disc availability, some menu
items cannot be selected.
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