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 Table of Contentsii
 DL.2 Menu System
 DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
 Graphics Engine Overview
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Defining a Media File Segment
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Invert Black and White, Keep Color
 Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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 Fixture Motion Functions
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 Content Management Application CMA
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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
 Restoring the System
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 System
Features
Chapter Product Overview
 Content Management Application
Graphics Engine
 Hardware
 Related Products and Optional Accessories
Part Description
 Unpacking the Fixture
Chapter Setup and Configuration
Hardware Setup
 Hardware Components
Connection Ports
 Pan and Tilt Locking
Attaching a Power Cord Cap
Installing a Line Cord Cap U.K. Only
Vatic Fitter Heads Information Danmark
 Mounting the Fixture
Fog Machine Warning
 Mounting the Fixture Upright
Truss Mounting
 Setting up a Standard DMX Link
Linking DL.2 Fixtures
 Setting up an Ethernet Fixture Link
Linking Configurations
 Powering On the Fixture
 Homing the Fixture
DL.2 Menu Display Panel
 Software Setup
 Verifying and Upgrading Fixture and CMA Software
Major.Minor.Build
 Configuring DL.2 Fixtures
Setup Configuration Using the Menu System
 Setup Configuration Using the CMA
 Viewing Output
DMX Control Setup
Patching the DL.2 Fixture to a Wholehog Console
 Placing Fixture in Road Case
Shutting Down the Fixture
Recommended Shutdown Options
 Bring sides of case together and latch
 Chapter DL.2 Menu System
Menu Panel Components
 Menu Menu Select LCD Power Display LED
LCD Display Adjustment Buttons
LCD Display Power Button
LCD Display Menu Options and Selection
 Navigating the Menu
Tab Select Buttons
 DL.2 Menu Options
DMX
 Main
 Troubleshooting
 DMXControl Screen
Menu Screen Descriptions
DMX Tab
 DMXProtocol Global Screen
DMXProtocol Tab
DMXProtocolMotion Screen
DMXProtocol Obj Screens
 DMXRaw Screen
 Set Tab
SetFixture Screen
 Restoring Factory Defaults
SetProjector Screen
 Projector Menu Default Command
File Screen
 TestSelf Test Screen
Test Tab
TestHome Screen
 InfoVersion Screen
Info Tab
InfoHours
InfoStatus Tab
 Reset Screen
 Chapter
 DMX512 Links
Chapter DMX Programming Basics and Quick Start
DMX Programming Overview
Bit vs -bit DMX Parameters
 Determining a DMX Start Channel
Protocol DMX Channel Range Selection Axon DL.2
 DL.2 Protocol Levels
Description Obj
 Axon Protocol Levels
Chan Description Obj 1 Obj 2 Obj
 Patching DL.2 Fixtures and Axon Media Servers
Lighting Console Tips
Fixture Libraries
DMX Output Displays
 Mask Strobe
Wholehog III Programming Notes
Play Speed
Play Modes Opacity
 Quick Start Axon and DL.2 Control with a Wholehog Console
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 Chapter Tutorials
Fixture Set-up DL.2 Media Servers
 Add the DL.2 logo as Graphic Object
Lesson 1 Cross Fading Between Graphic Objects
Define Graphic Object
Create Crossfade Cues
 Lesson 2 Working with Multiple Graphic Objects
Apply Transparency Effects
 Lesson 3 Girt, the Fire Breathing Lizard
 Define Graphic Object
 Lesson 4 3-D Objects, Rotation, Wobbulation, and Glow
 Adjust this effect with the Modifer parameters
 Lesson 5 Viewpoint
 Adjust Global Viewpoint Mode
Apply a Global Solarize Effect
 Tutorials
 Image Optimizing Controls
Chapter Graphics Engine Overview
Axon Protocol Options
 Graphics Control Hierarchy
 Graphics Engine Function Flow
 Object Graphic Functions
Graphics Engine Functions
Making Graphics Effect Choices
Global Functions
 How Content is Organized
Chapter Graphic Functions Defining Content
Selecting Content
Selecting Content
 Content Selection Parameters
Object
 Media Folder Descriptions
Media Folder Name Content Description
Media Folder
 Media File
 Segment Selection Examples
Defining a Media File Segment
Frame and Out Frame Parameters
 Defining Playback
Playback Mode
Playback Mode Description
 Playback Speed
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Rotation, Position, Scale
Rotating a 3-D Object
 Counter-clockwise Clockwise
 Function
Rotation Parameters
Rotation
 Value
 Fast to slow
 Scaling the Object
Scale
 Scale
 Scale
 Changing Object Position
Position
 Object 1 Y Position DMX value =
 Object 1 Z Position DMX value =
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 Chapter Graphic Functions Opacity and Effects
Opacity
 Name Description
Visual Mode
Visual Mode Option Adjustments
 Faux LED
Pan
 Color to B/W
Visual Mode Options
Content Optimization
 Chroma Shift
 Visual Mode Parameter DMX value =
Drop Shadow
 Exposure Control
 Faux LED
 Faux Tile
 Film Roll
Fire Gradient
 Fuzzifier
 Gray maker
 Gray maker
 Invert Black and White, Keep Color
 Negative Art
 Pan and Scan
 Pixelate
 Posterizer
 Push to Red
 Push to Sepia
 Zoom Blur
ShakeNBake
Texture Mixing
 Effect 1 Mode and Effect 2 Mode
 RGB, Invert and Swap to BRG
RGB, Invert
RGB, Invert and Swap to GBR
Edge Detect Color
 RGB swap to GRB
RGB swap to BGR
RGB swap to RBG
Colorize Gray Scale maps pixel intensity
 Sinewave, Circular with y-axis wobbulation
Spherical Mapping Adjustment
Sinewave, Circular with x-axis wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular with z-axis wobbulation
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 Fixture Identification
Chapter Graphic Functions Synchronizing Content
Synchronization Overview
Playback Timing
 Sync To
Sync Mode
Synchronization Parameters
Option
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Chapter Global Functions
Global Intensity
 Global Effect Mode 1 and Effect Mode
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 Effect Mode
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 Four-in-One Control Option
Shutdown and Reset Options
Global Control
Effect Hierarchy
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On-Screen Frame Statistics
DMX Value In-1 Display
 Mask Shapes
Masking Control
Mask Shape Select and Strobing
Strobing Mask Shapes
 Mask Size
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 Mask Edge Fade
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 Image Edge Fade
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 Keystone Correction Parameters
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 Ratio
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 Perspective View, Cartesian Coordinates
Global Viewpoint Mode
Perspective View, Spherical Coordinates
Orthogonal View, Cartesian Coordinates
 Viewpoint Position Z Zoom
Viewpoint Position
Viewpoint Position Y
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 Chapter Global Functions Collage Generator Effect
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 Example
Panorama Collage Configurations
Computing Collage Specifications
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 Units
Central Panorama Collage Specifications
DL.2
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 Horizontal Panorama Collage Specifications
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 Vertical Panoramas Collage Specifications
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Configuring the Collage Generator
Adjusting the Collage Array
 DMX Value Action
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 Collage Setup Example
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 Before You Begin
Spherical Mapping Setup Guide
Mapping a Collage to a Spherical Surface
Mapping Two Outputs to a Sphere
 Adjust output positioning on the sphere
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 Spherical Mapping Tips
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Creating Custom Content for the Collage Generator Effect
Collages Using Live S-Video Input
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 Chapter Effect Mode Options Descriptions
Object Effect Global Effect
 Background Color
Effect Mode Color Options
All or Nothing
Background Color Cycle
 Chromakey Fine
Chromakey
Chromakey Coarse
Chromakey Medium
 Chromakey Fine, Inverse
Chromakey , Inverse
Chromakey Coarse, Inverse
Chromakey Medium, Inverse
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CMY Add All Pixels
CMY Add Non-black Pixels
 Colorize Gray Scale
Color Cycle
Color DeConverge
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 DotP and Resample
Color to Alpha
Color to Alpha, Inverted
Edge Fade Color
 Intensity Key
Glow
Glow Color Cycle
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 RGB Add, All Pixels
Mask Color
Mask Color and Edge Fade Color
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 RGB Invert
RGB Add2, All Pixels
RGB Add to Non-black Pixels
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 RGB Scale
RGB Invert and Swap to BRG
RGB Invert and Swap to GBR
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 RGB Swap to GBR
RGB Swap to BGR
RGB Swap to BRG
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 Scan Line
RGB Swap to GRB
RGB Swap to RBG
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 Solarize
Solarize
Solid Color RGB
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 Collage Generator
Geometric Effect Options
Cartoon Edge
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 Curved Surface Support
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 DMX Value Surface
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 Downward Vertical Streaks
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 Edge Detect Black and White
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 Edge Detect Color
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Framing
Framing Shutter Emulation
 Modifier
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 Gaussian Blur
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Horizontal Mirror
Image Scale and Rotate
 Magnifying Lens
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Mattes
Modifier 1 Action
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 Picture in Picture
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Pixel Twist
Raindrop
 Sinewave, Circular w/Y-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular
Sinewave, Circular w/X-axis Wobbulation
Sinewave, Circular w/Z-axis Wobbulation
 Sinewave, Horizontal
Sinewave, Vertical
 Horizontal Slats
Slats
Vertical Slats
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 Spherical Mapping, Outside
Modifier Parameter Adjustments
Spherical Mapping
Spherical Mapping, Inside
 TIP
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 Set Modifier 2 to a DMX Value =
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Texture Ripple, Asymmetrical Circular
Texture Ripple, Circular
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Texture Ripple, Horizontal
Texture Ripple, Vertical
 Modifier 3 Wipe Option
Tiling
Transparent Wipes
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 Dimmer
Chapter Fixture Motion Functions
Pan and Tilt
Focus
 Fixture Operations
MSpeed Motor Speed
Control Function Options
Control Option Description
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Projector Control
Control Parameter Projector Options
 Using the Internal Projector’s Menu
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 Internal Camera
Chapter Live Video Input and Control
Live Video Sources
Other Video Sources
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Configuring the Video Input Source
Live Video Connection Options
 Camera Zoom
Sending the Camera Feed to Camera Out
Controlling the Internal Camera Input
Camera Focus
 Orientation
White Balance Mode
Camera Shutter
Camera Effects
 Chapter Content Management Application CMA
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Installing the CMA on Your Computer
Launching the CMA
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Launching the CMA on Axon
Auto Discovery
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Management Client Window
Viewing Server Identification Information
 Client Window Content Organization
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 Custom User Content Media Files
Viewing Server Configuration Data
Preloaded Stock Content
3D Object Files
 Viewing Files
Viewing Content
Viewing Folders
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Managing User Content
Naming and Deleting User Content Files and Folders
 Assigning DMX Values Automatically
Assigning DMX Values to User Content
Editing User Content DMX Values
Valid DMX Values
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Moving User Content Files and Folders
Content Type
 Downloading Content from a Media Server to Your Local Drive
Uploading Content from Your Local Drive to a Media Server
 Moving Files Between Fixtures
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 Creating a Local Archive
Archiving User Content
Using Local Archives to Prepare Content Offline
For CMA Running Windows XP
 For CMA Running Mac OS
Creating Content Backup Archive
Deploying a Content Archive
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 Cloning User Content
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 Upgrading Software
Deleting Content
DMX Summary
Verifying Software Versions
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Upgrading the CMA Software
Upgrading Server Software
 Viewing and Editing Server Configuration
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Viewing Fixture Configuration Values
Editing Configuration Values
 Configuration Example
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 Configuration Options
DL.2 Configuration Options
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DMX512 or Art-Net
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 Off
Read only 209
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Axon Configuration Options
Configuration Item
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Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Pan and Tilt Locking
 Filter Warnings
Cleaning and Replacing Filters
Maintaining the Filtering System
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 Tilt lock
Cleaning the Base Housing Filter
Replacing the Fixture Filter
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 Cleaning the Internal Projector Filter
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 Replacing the Lamp
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Cleaning or Replacing the Front Window
Replacing the Fuse
 Replacing Motor Driver Boards
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Fixture Head Driver Board
Replacing Fixture Base Driver Board
 Status Message Menu Display
Troubleshooting
Button Shortcut Commands
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 Button Action
Inactivity Timer
Supported Error/Warning Messages
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System State LEDs
Name Color State Description
 General Troubleshooting Suggestions
Board LED States
 Adjustment Buttons on
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 Frequently Asked Questions
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 Hardware Requirements
Performing the System Restore
Chapter Restoring the System
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 Appendix a DL.2 and Axon DMX Protocol
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Channel # DL.2 Axon Function Description
Control Function
 Internal Camera Functions DL.2 fixtures only
 Global Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
Global Effects
 Dec Global Effect
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 Global Effect1
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 Global Effect2
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Global Mask
Mask Select
 Global Image Edge Fade
 Global Keystone Correction
Global Viewpoint
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 Graphic 1 Content Definition
Graphic 1 Functions Standard, Dual, Single Protocol
 Graphic 1 Synchronization
Graphic 1 Effects
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 Dec Effect Mode
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 Mode 1 overrides tiling on Effect Mode
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 Dec
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 Graphic 1 Rotation
 Graphic 1 Scaling
Graphic 1 Position
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Graphic 2 Content Definition
Graphic 2 Functions Standard, Dual
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Graphic 2 Synchronization
Graphic 2 Effects
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 Graphic 2 Rotation
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Graphic 2 Scaling
Graphic 2 Position
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Graphic 3 Content Definition
Graphic 3 Function Standard Protocol
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Graphic 3 Synchronization
Graphic 3 Effects
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 Graphic 3 Rotation
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Graphic 3 Scaling
Graphic 3 Position
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 Sec Dec
Appendix B MSpeed Conversion Table
Time Value
Sec
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Dec Hex
Hex Sec Dec
 Encoder Selection
Appendix C Custom User Content
Preparing Custom Content
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Managing Custom Content
Creating 3-D Objects
 Appendix D DL.2 Specifications
Mechanical
 Camera Module Specification
Electrical Specifications
Projector Specifications
Environmental Specifications
 Peripheral/Network Connectors
Cable and Connector Specifications
Video Connectors
DMX and RS-485 Projector Link
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 Appendix E Safety Information
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 Appendice E Importantes Informations Sur La Sécurité
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 Anhang E Wichtige Hinweise Für Ihre Sicherheit
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 Apéndice E Información Importante De Seguridad
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Appendice E Importanti Informazioni Di Sicurezza
Vigtig Sikkerhedsinformation
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