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Table of Contents
Top and Rear Panels ............................................................................18
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology)..........................24
Chapter 2 Basic Operation...................................................................32
Chapter 3 Playback Operations...........................................................38
Chapter 4 Recording Operations.........................................................50
Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer........................................................70
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail..................................................86
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)..........................................99
Chapter 8 EZ Routing .........................................................................113
Chapter 9 Automix..............................................................................124
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing ...............................................139
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools........................................................164
Chapter 12 Song Editing ....................................................................173
Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering.....................................................177
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions...................................................195
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices..........................................197
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers...........................................209
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives ...........................................................216
Chapter 18 CD-R Backup ...................................................................233
Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup) ...........................238
Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders ........................245
Chapter 21 System and Global Settings...........................................249
Chapter 22 Specific Applications......................................................261
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions..........................................269
Preparations
About the Package Contents
Main Features
The Latest in Compact Home Studio Environments
Disk Recorder Section
Simple Operation
Connectivity
Major Options
CD-R Drive (approved by Roland):
VS8F-2:
Top and Rear Panels
Top and Rear Panels
4. SELECT/CH EDIT
5. STATUS Buttons
6. Channel Faders
7. MONITOR Knob
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Rear Panel
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10 12 134
1 2 53 6 789 11
Top and Rear Panels
12. DIGITAL Connectors (IN, OUT)
Front Panel
1. Disc Tray
2. Access Indicator
3. Eject Button
4. Emergency eject hole
Chapter 1 Before You Start (VS-1824 Terminology)
Saving and Managing Data
(Partitioning)
Ex. 1: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 2000 MB.
Ex. 2: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB.
The Location Where a Performance is Recorded (Song)
Sources, Tracks, and Channels
Takes and Phrases
About Events
Execute Song Store (p. 33)
Execute Song Optimize (p. 218)
Erase AutoMix data (p. 138)
About Button Names
Mixer Section
Signal Flow (Busses)
EFFECT bus and AUX bus
Input Mixer
Track Mixer
Switching the Fader Functions
Master Block
Recorder Section
Differences from a Tape-Type MTR
Track Minutes and Recording Time
Auxiliary Tracks for Each Track
Effects Section
About the Effect Expansion Board
Connecting Effects
Chapter 2 Basic Operation
Turning the Power On and Off
Turning On the Power
Turning Off the Power
Restarting
Saving Your Song (Song Store)
Setting the Internal Clock
Date Edit
Date Format
Time Edit
Operating the VS-1824
Play mode:
Input Mixer mode:
Track Mixer mode:
Master Block mode:
Function Buttons
The PAGE (Jump) button
The SHIFT button
The SELECT buttons
The CURSOR buttons
Mixer and System Initialize
Chapter 3 Playback Operations
The Display
Display Regions
Upper Part of the Display
Center Part of the Display
Selecting a Playlist Display
Function Buttons (While on the Playlist Display)
Mixer Channel Display
Changing Track Status
Muting and Soloing
Muting Tracks
Muting Inputs and Effect Returns
Quick Soloing
Using Locators
Storing Locators
Recalling a Stored Locator
Changing the Locator Bank
Editing Stored Locators
Clearing Locator
Using Markers
Storing a Marker
About Marker Numbers
Locate to a Marker Using PREVIOUS and NEXT
Displaying Markers
Editing Marker Values
Clearing Markers
Clearing Specific Markers
Clearing All Markers
Other Ways to Move In a Song
Changing Playback Position Using JUMP
Change Playback Position Using TIME/VALUE Dial
Move to the Beginning or End of a Song Using [FF] and [REW]
Protecting Songs (Song Protect)
About Song Protect
Protecting Performances
To Remove Song Protect
Selecting and Loading Songs (Song Select)
Chapter 4 Recording Operations
Preparing for a New Recording
Items Necessary for Recording
Create a New Song (Song New)
Sample Rate
Recording Mode
Icon
Copy System PRM (Copy System Parameters)
Copy Mixer/Scene PRM (Copy Mixer/Scene Parameters)
About Recording Times
If Drive Busy! is Displayed
Song Numbers
The Recording and Mixing Process
Connecting Instruments
Recording to the Tracks
Sources Assigned to Tracks
What to do About Low-Level Input Signals
When You Are Recording in Stereo
Recording on Other Tracks (Overdubbing)
Recording Using Different Virtual Tracks (V-Tracks)
Manual Punch-In/Punch-Out
Manual Punch-In Using the RECORD Button
Manual Punch-In Using the Foot Switch
Auto Punch-In and Punch-Out
Using Locators
Using Markers
Programming Points During Song Playback
Editing Punch-In and Punch-Out Points
Recording Procedure When Using Auto Punch
Loop Recording
Using Locators
Using Markers
Programming Points During Song Playback
Editing the Loop Points for Punch-In and Punch-Out
Recording Procedure Using Loop Play
Undo and Redo
Recording and Editing Operation Which Can Be Undone (Undo)
To use the Undo Function:
To cancel an Undo (Redo):
Cancel Only the Very Last- Performed Operation
Track Bouncing
Selecting Source Tracks and Destination Tracks
Set Meters to Pre-Fader Track
Adjust the Pan for Each Track and Check the Volume Levels for Each Track
Record the Track Bounce
Track Bouncing With Effects
Bouncing With Effects: Selecting Source Tracks and Destination Tracks
Recording a Digital Source
Preparations for Recording a Digital Source
If Digital In Lock is Displayed
If Digital In Unlock is Displayed
Recording From a CD
Using the Metronome
Turn On the Metronome
Program the Tempo Map
Using an External MIDI Sound Source to Play the Metronome
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Chapter 5 Using the Digital Mixer
Fader/Mute Button
Method One: Switching the Fader Functions (FADER/MUTE Button)
When VS-1824 is selected as the fader
When VS-1880 is selected as the fader
Method Two: Input Mixer Screen
Determining Output
MONITOR Output Connectors
Mon (Monitor)
AUX Connectors
Digital Out Connectors
Direct Out Connectors
Changing settings of the Track Mixer Buttons and Faders (Fader Mode)
Mixer Routing
Sources Assigned to Tracks
Input Mixer Default Assignment
Channel Link
Link Adjacent Mixer Channels
Adjust the Levels of Linked Channels
Adjusting the Panning of Channel Linked Channels
When VS-1824 is selected on fader
When VS-1880 is selected on fader
Linking the Faders of Two or More Channels (Fader Group)
Selecting V-Tracks
Using the Equalizer (EQ)
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Attenuation
Phase
When Phase Mismatch is a Problem
When Phase Mismatch is Not a Problem
Copying Mixer Settings
Mixer Scenes
Scene
EZ Routing
Storing a Mixer Scene
Recalling a Mixer Scene
Recalling a Scene Without Affecting the Current Fader Values
Deleting a Mixer Scene
Updating a Mixer Scene
Chapter 6 Mixer Channel Strip Detail
Input Mixer
[F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan
[F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer
[F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View
[F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send
[F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send
[F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send
[F5 (AUX)] AUX Send
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[F4 (FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert
[F1 (Link)] Channel Link
[F2 (ATT)] Attenuation
[F3 (Phase)] PHASE
[F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP
Track Mixer
[F1 (MIX)] MIX Bus Enable/Pan
[F2 (Low)], [F3 (Mid)], and [F4 (High)] Equalizer
[F5 (V.Trk)] V-Track Select
[F6 (PRM.V)] Parameter View/ [F6 (CH.V)] Channel View
[F1(FX1)] Effect 1 Send
[F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Send
[F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Send
[F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Send
[F5 (AUX)] AUX Send
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[F4(FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert
[F1 (Link)] Channel Link
[F2 (ATT)] Attenuation
[F3 (Phase)] PHASE
[F4 (Group)] FADER GROUP
Master Block
[F1 (MST)] MASTER
[F2 (MON)] MONITOR
[F3 (AUX.A)] AUX A
[F4 (AUX.B)] AUX B
[F5 (DOUT1)] DIGITAL OUT 1
[F6 (DOUT2)] DIGITAL OUT 2
[F4 (FX4In)] Effect 4 Insert
[F5 (DIR)] DIRECT OUT
[F1 (FX1)] Effect 1 Master Send
[F2 (FX2)] Effect 2 Master Send
[F3 (FX3)] Effect 3 Master Send
[F4 (FX4)] Effect 4 Master Send
Chapter 7 Using Internal Effects (VS8F-2)
Location of Effects
Effect Types
Insert Effects
Loop Effects
Procedure for Using Effects
Selecting Effect Patches
Selecting a Preset Patch
If No Effect Board Appears in the Display
Creating and Saving User Effect Patches
Create a User Effect Patch
Save an Effect as a User Patch
Save an Effect Patch as Part of a Mixer Scene
Connecting Insert Effects
Connecting Insert Effects to Inputs and Tracks
About Algorithms
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Connecting Insert Effects in the Master Block
Three Insert Effect Examples
Example 1: Process a Recorded Guitar Solo Through a Guitar Amp Simulator.
Begin by Selecting the Effect
Example 2: Use a Microphone Simulator on a Vocal Track to be Recorded.
Example 3: Place a Limiter on the Stereo Mix Master Output
Begin by Selecting the Effect
Connecting Loop Effects
Effects Return Section
Adjust the Effect Return Level using the Channel Faders
Two Examples of Using Loop Effects
Example 1: Add a Delay to a Recorded Vocal Track.
Example 2: Add Reverb to Drum Tracks
Using Effects While Recording
Four Methods of Using Effects While Recording:
Listening to an Insert Effect While Recording
Next, Set up the Track Mixer
Listening to a Loop Effect While Recording
Recording Insert Effects
Summary: Using Insert Effects While Recording
Recording a loop effect
Then Pan the Input to Center
Finally, Assign both Input 1 and Effects Return 2 to Stereo Track 9/10
Recording Stereo Effects
Three Important Reminders About Using Effects
Chapter 8 EZ Routing
Using EZ Routing Step Editing
Setting Up for Recording Using
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Setting Up for Mixing Using Step Editing
Setting Up for Bouncing Using
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Setting Up for Mastering Using
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Using EZ Routing Quick Editing
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Using EZ Routing Templates
Saving an EZ Routing Template
Recalling an EZ Routing Template
Deleting an EZ Routing Template
Chapter 9 Automix
Mixer Automation
INPUT Channel/TRACK Channel:
STEREO IN:
EFFECT RETURN:
Using Automix
Adjust the Display for Automix
Realtime Automix
Realtime Automix of Track Faders
Realtime Automix of Input Faders
Automating the Master Stereo Mix and Monitor Output
Automating Effect Returns
If !!! Lack of EVENT!! Appears in the
Snapshot Automation
Snap Mode
Automating Effect Changes
Gradation
When the timeline is positioned between two Snapshot markers.
When the timeline is positioned at a Snapshot marker:
Two Gradation Examples
Example 1: Crossfade Between Stereo Tracks
Example 2: Fade Out at End of Song
Updating Automix
Updating Automix for a Selected Group of Faders
Updating Automix for a Section of a Song
Editing Automix Data
Editing Automix Data (Micro Edit)
Erasing Data from a Specific Area (Erase)
Copying Data to Another Location (Copy)
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Smooth Data Transitions (Gradation)
Increasing or Decreasing All Data Values (Shift/Expand)
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Erasing Automix Data
Erasing Automix Data on Specified Channels
Erasing Automix Data on All Channels
To Quickly Erase all Automix Data, Including Snapshots
To Erase Selected Automix Data
Chapter 10 Track and Phrase Editing
Track Editing
Track Erase
Track Cut
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Track Move
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Track Copy
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Track Insert
Track Exchange
Track Time Compression/ Expansion
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Track Name
Track Import
Phrase Editing
Phrase Delete
Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide/Split)
Automatically Dividing a Phrase (Phrase Divide)
Splitting a Phrase into Two Parts (Phrase Split)
Phrase Move
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Phrase Copy
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Phrase Trim In
Phrase Trim Out
Phrase New
Creating a New Phrase
Phrase Name
Naming Takes
Deleting a Take
Chapter 11 Editing Tips & Tools
Editing Operations
Steps for Track Editing
Using the FROM Point Effectively
Step 1: Set the Edit Points
Quick Editing
Setting Edit Points Using LOCATORS
LOCATOR Editing Example: Track Erase
Precision Editing
Setting Edit Points Using Preview
Preview [TO], [THRU], and [FROM]
Adjusting the Preview Length
Setting Edit Points Using Scrub
Setting Scrub Length
General Guidelines for Using Scrub
Set the TIME/VALUE Dial to Adjust Frame Increments
Setting Scrub Direction
Summary of Using Scrub
Waveform Display
Step 2: Perform the Button- Pushes to Complete the Edit
Entering Editing Time Values
Using the TIME/VALUE Dial:
Using [F2 (Now)]:
Using the LOCATOR buttons:
Track Editing vs. Phrase Editing
When to Use Phrase Editing
An Editing Note of Caution
Practical Editing Application
Seamless Looping using Track Copy
SPECIAL SHORTCUT:
Chapter 12 Song Editing
Song Arrange
Song Split
Song Combine
Shortcuts for Selecting Tracks During Song Split
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Chapter 13 CD-RW and Mastering
Create Master Data (Mastering)
Mastering Room
Mixing Down to the Mastering Tracks
If Cant Set Marker Appears in the
Mastering Tracks Status Shortcut
Playing Back the Mastering Tracks
To Prohibit Digital Copying
Mixing Down While Inserting Effects
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Creating an Audio CD
Before Using the CD-RW drive
Handling the CD-RW Drive
Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs
Items Necessary for Creating an Audio CD
Creating a Master Stereo Mix
Finalizing
Assembling Multiple Songs for CD Recording
Copyright Protection
CD Track Numbers
CD Track Number Tip
Writing Songs to CD-R Discs
Source Track Length (in Mbyte) compared to Free Disc Space on CD-R/CD-RW
Adding a Song to a Partially Recorded Disc
Arranging and Recording Multiple Songs to a CD-R Disc
If Not 44.1kHz Song ! Appears in the Display
If Please Insert Disc! Appears in the Display
CD Player Function
Capture Audio data from Audio CD (Capture function)
If Please Insert Disc! Appears in the
If Blank Disc Appears in the Display
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Canceling the capture
Capturing Time
Connecting an external CD-R/CD-RW Drive
Chapter 14 Other Useful Functions
Vari Pitch
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Numerics/ASCII
Entering Numbers
Stereo Input
Using the MONITOR Knob to Adjust Channel Panning
Be Careful!
Chapter 15 Using External MIDI Devices
Synchronizing with MIDI Sequencers
Items Necessary for Synchronization
Master and Slave
Using MTC
Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Master
Synchronization Using the VS-1824 as the Slave
If MIDI Time Code is Unstable
Using MTC Offset
Using the Sync Track (Master)
What is the Sync Track?
Recording MIDI Clock Messages
Synchronized Operation
Using the Tempo Map
What is a Tempo Map?
Creating A Tempo Map
Synchronized Operation
Other Methods to Generate A Sync Track or Tempo Map
Place Markers Along with the Tempo
Create a Sync Track from Markers
Create a Tempo Map from Markers
Create a Tempo Map from a Sync Track
Creating a Sync Track Automatically
Delaying Sync Track and Tempo Map Start Times
Using MIDI Controller Messages
Switching Track Status
When stopped:
During playback or recording:
Switching Scenes
Switching Effects
During Playback of a Song
Adjusting Effects
MIDI Machine Control
Chapter 16 Using Software Sequencers
Common Terms
MIDI Clock
MIDI Time Code (MTC)
MIDI Machine Control (MMC)
Specific Software Applications
Cakewalk Pro Audio
Cakewalk as Master Device
Cakewalk Settings
Cubase VST
Cubase as Master Device
Cubase Settings
Logic Audio
Logic as Master Device
Logic Settings
Digital Performer
FreeMIDI
FreeMIDI Configuration
Performer as Master Device
Performer Settings
Vision DSP
Open MIDI System (OMS)
OMS Configuration
Vision as Master Device
Vision Settings
Chapter 17 Using Hard Drives
General Information Regarding Hard Drives
Drive Partitioning
Ex. 1: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 2000 MB.
Ex. 2: When the disk drive is 10 GB, and the partition size is 1000 MB.
Recording Times vs. Sample Rate/Recording Modes
Checking Remaining Space
Recovering Drive Space
Song Optimize
Song Erase
Using External Hard Drives
Selecting an External Hard Drive
Connecting a Fixed External Hard Drive
Connecting a Removable External Hard Drive
Before Using the Zip Disk Drive
Handling the Zip Disk Drive
Handling Zip Disks
Initializing (Formatting) the Drive
To initialize a new drive:
Saving a Song to an External Drive (Song Copy)
Song Copy Playable (p. 224)
Song Copy Archives (p. 225)
Song Copy Playable
Song Copy Archives
If Disk Memory Full Appears in the
Loading a Song from an External Drive
Loading a Song from an External Drive Using Song Copy Playable
Handling Song Copy Archives Disks
Loading a Song from External Disks using Song Archive Extract
Drive Select
Hard Drive Maintenance
Drive Initialize
Drive Initialize with Physical Formatting
Drive Check
If Errors are Found
Check Drive Reliability using Surface Scan
To Cancel Drive Check
Backup Options
DAT Backup
External Removable Drive
CD-R Backup
Chapter 18 CD-R Backup
CD-R Backup and Recover
Before Using the CD-RW drive
Handling the CD-RW Drive
Handling CD-R/CD-RW Discs
Items Necessary for CD-R Backup
Inserting a CD
If a disc tray does not open
CD-R Backup
CD-R Recover
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Chapter 19 Using a DAT Recorder (DAT Backup)
Before Backing Up to DAT
Items Necessary for DAT Backup
About the Devices Used in DAT Backup
DAT recorder:
Saving Song Data to DAT (DAT Backup)
Tape Quantity Needed for DAT Backup
Time Needed to Backup
Recovering Data from a DAT
DAT Recover
Canceling the Recover Operation
Canceling a DAT Recovery Operation in Progress
When an Error is Found in the Song Data
Checking DAT Tape Contents
DAT Backup Verification
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Chapter 20 Compatibility with Other VS Recorders
Drive Compatibility
VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890 or VSR-880 VS-1824
VS-890/VSR-880 Partition numbers:
Song Copy Archive Data
Song Import
Song Export
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Chapter 21 System and Global Settings
System Settings for Each Song
Fader Match
Peak Hold
Remaining Recording Time
Foot Switch Settings
Global Settings
Shift Lock
Numerics Type
Shift Lock Shortcut
To Display the Song Menu Icon
When Holding Down [SHIFT]
Measure Display
Example of entering numerals with Up Setting
Example of entering numerals with Down Setting
SCSI ID Number
IDE Drive Switch
Input Peak Level
Previous/Next Switch
Adjusting the Button Sensitivity
Fan Control
Removing a Direct Current Offset from the MIX Bus
MIDI Model ID
Play and Record Settings
Record Monitor
Marker Stop
Fade Length
Scrolling the Waveform Display
Alarm Clock
Chapter 22 Specific Applications
Syncing Two VS-1824s or a VS-1824 and a VS-1680 with MTC and MMC
Settings for the Master VS
Settings for the Slave VS
Syncing a VS-1824 and VS-880/880EX or VSR-880
Syncing the VS-880 to the VS-1824 Using MTC and MMC
Setup
VS-1824 Settings
VS-880/880EX Settings
Using an External MIDI Device to Control the Mixer (Compu Mix)
Correspondence Between MIDI Channels and Controller Numbers
When using System Exclusive Messages
Preparations for Compu Mix
Recording with Compu Mix
Synchronizing with Video Equipment
Using External Effects Units
Chapter 23 Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Control the Stereo Tracks Independently?
Why Do I Hear the Inputs All of the Time?
What is the FADER/MUTE Button Used For?
When VS-1824 is selected as the fader
When VS-1880 is selected as the fader
How Do I Burn Audio CDs?
How Do I Choose Which Tracks are Burned to the CD?
How Do I Set CD Markers?
Why Does My Music Sound Different on the CD?
How Do I Create a Tempo Map?
How Do I Use Automix?
How Do I Create a User Template in EZ Routing?
How Do I Bounce Tracks?
How Do I Bounce Tracks with Effects?
Why Cant I Hear My Effects?
How Do I Use the Scrub and Waveform Display Features?
Setting the Scrub Length
What do the X and Y Parameters do?
How Do I Record a Stereo Signal?
How Do I Restore the Mixer Parameters to the Factory Settings?
How Do I Know How Much Time I Have Left On My Hard Drive, and How Big Is My Song?
How Do I Import VS-1680, VS-880/880EX, VS-890/VSR-880 and VS-840/840EX Songs?
Index
Numerics
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B
C
D
E
F
G
How do I choose tracks to burn on a CD?
How do I import songs from other recorders?
How do I control stereo tracks separately?
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VS-1824
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