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