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SERVICE MANUAL
System
Colour system
SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:
SECAM (L)
VHF F2 to F10
UHF F21 to F69
CATV B to Q
HYPER S21 to S41
PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12
VHF italian channels A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE230D/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/SE730E/
SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/SX730D/SX730E/
SX737D:
PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12
VHF italian channels A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE230G/SE730G/SE830G:
PAL (I)
UHF B21 to B69
SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/SE737/
RMT-V405/V405A/V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B/V407C
Photo: SLV-SE830N
RMT-V407A
SPECIFICATIONS
SE230I/SE730I:
PAL (I)
VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13
UHF B21 to B69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/SE830N/SX730N:
PAL (B/G, D/K)
VHF E2 to E12, R1 to R12
UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R69
CATV S1 to S41, S01 to S05
RF output signal
SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K/SE630D/
SE630E/SE630N/SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/
SE730I/SE730N/SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/
SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/
SX737D:
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
SE230B:
SP: PAL
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
SE830/SX730/SX737
SLV-SE230B/SE230D/SE430K/SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/
SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/
SE830E/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D
SLV-SE230G/SE230I/SE730G/SE730I/SE830G
Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-
CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
AEP Model
UK Model
TS-10 MECHANISM
MESECAM
23.39 mm/s (playback only)
LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
MESECAM
11.70 mm/s (playback only)
SE230D:
SP: PAL
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SE230G/SE230I/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/
SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE737E/SE830D/
SE830E/SE830G/SX730D/SX730E/SX737D:
SP: PAL
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
LP: PAL
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)
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  • Page 1 SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/SE737/ SE830/SX730/SX737 RMT-V405/V405A/V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B/V407C SERVICE MANUAL AEP Model SLV-SE230B/SE230D/SE430K/SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/ SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/ SE830E/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D UK Model SLV-SE230G/SE230I/SE730G/SE730I/SE830G Photo: SLV-SE830N TS-10 MECHANISM RMT-V407A Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI- CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11) SPECIFICATIONS SE230I/SE730I: MESECAM System PAL (I) 23.39 mm/s (playback only)
  • Page 2 LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. — 2 —...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Service Guide P.C.Boards Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point ························· 4 Main PCB (Main A model) ················································ 3-3 How to eject the cassette tape Main PCB (Main B model) ················································ 3-7 (If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted Function PCB (Hi-Fi model) ············································...
  • Page 4: Important Service Guide

    IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT 1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch. ASSEMBLY POINT (ALIGN TWO ARROWS) Fig. 1 HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE (If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y) 1) Turn the Gear Worm 1 clockwise in the direction of arrow with screw driver.
  • Page 5: General

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 1. GENERAL This section is extracted from SLV-SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/ SE830N/SX730N instruction manual. (3-081-623-11) Getting Started For SLV-SE730N, SX730N and SE630N Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE830N...
  • Page 6: Step 1 : Unpacking

    A Z (eject) button (39) Rear panel Remote commander For SLV-SE830N, SE730N, SX730N and SE630N (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15) DISPLAY button (14) (40) (43) D COUNTER/REMAIN button (43) E Programme number buttons* (13) (44) F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (44) G / (Teletext) button (for TV)* (14) H 2 (volume) +/–...
  • Page 7: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    (wide). The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to Press The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your select the wide picture you want and press OK. TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 8: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector LINE-1 Mains lead (EURO AV) AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied)
  • Page 9: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Press OK. Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto COUNTRY SELECTION The COUNTRY SELECTION Set Up function menu* appears. FI N OTHERS Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up SELECT The abbreviations of the EXIT...
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    Set the day, month, and year in Setting the clock sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,. You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a The day of the week is set AUTO CLOCK...
  • Page 11: Presetting Channels

    Press </, repeatedly until the Presetting channels channel you want is displayed. MANUAL TUNING 0 3 3 If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset – DECODER them manually. NAME – – – – Before you start…...
  • Page 12 Press OK, then press M/m to move Press M/m to highlight MANUAL to the desired programme position. SET UP, then press ,. TV STATION TABLE TV STATION TABLE NAME NAME – – – – – – – – SWAPPING SWAPPING EXIT MENU DELETE...
  • Page 13: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Press MENU, then press M/m/</ Setting the Canal Plus decoder MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not SMARTLINK TV SYSTEM supplied) to the VCR.
  • Page 14: Recording Tv Programmes

    To set the colour system Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K) If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the TV, set the TV the tape was recorded in (see page 70).
  • Page 15: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer

    Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct To save a recording Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K) To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are same tape again, cover the tab hole with watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
  • Page 16: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview

    To set the clock Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting window.
  • Page 17: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView SHOWVIEW indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands number. CODE 1 2 3 4 – – – – – by for recording. If you make a mistake, press To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected CLEAR and re-enter the correct...
  • Page 18: Additional Operations

    To use the VCR after setting the timer Set the date, start and stop times, To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator programme position, tape speed and START STOP – – – – – – –...
  • Page 19: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer Setting the recording duration time settings After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. … Before you start … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. •...
  • Page 20: Searching Using The Index Function

    In the NICAM system How sound is recorded on a video tape This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or onto the main track along with the picture.
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Picture

    Reducing the VCR’s power consumption Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press occur if the recording is in poor condition.
  • Page 22: Editing

    Editing Example C Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Your VCR (Recorder) How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* best suits your VCR.
  • Page 23: Additional Information

    • Make sure the tape is not at its end. Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony you press z REC. video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is The timer does not • Check that the clock is set.
  • Page 24: Index

    RF channel.” the TV 45 Hi-fi audio track 65 ... Connect the mains lead to the mains. while watching another programme 43 RF channel 20 Index scan 66 Index search 66 Sony Corporation AC68-01981L Index 1-20E...
  • Page 25: Disassembly

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 2. DISASSEMBLY 2-1 MONO MODELS 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Cabinet top 1 Two screws 2 Lift up the cabinet top in the direction of arrow by releasing the hook. Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top 2-1-2 Cover Bottom 1 Release two snapfits 2 Lift up the bottom cover in the direction of arrow.
  • Page 26: Ass'y-Panel Front

    2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front 2 Release three hooks 1 Release four hooks ASS'Y-PANEL FRONT – BOTTOM VIEW – – TOP VIEW – Fig. 2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front...
  • Page 27: Ass'y Main Pcb, Deck

    2-1-4 ASS’Y Main PCB, Deck 3 Four screws 4 Flat cable 5 Flat cable 8 Ass’y-deck 6 Flat cable 1 Two screws 9 Ass’y main-PCB 7 Release hook PUSH 2 Bracket-frame Fig. 2-4 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck...
  • Page 28: Hi-Fi Models

    2-2 Hi-Fi MODELS 2-2-1 Cabinet Top Cabinet top 1 Two screws 2 Lift up the cabinet top in the direction of arrow by releasing the hook. Fig. 2-5 Cabinet Top 2-2-2 Cover Bottom 1 Release two snapfits 2 Lift up the bottom cover in the direction of arrow. Fig.
  • Page 29: Ass'y-Panel Front

    2-2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front 2 Release three hooks 1 Release four hooks ASS'Y-PANEL FRONT – BOTTOM VIEW – – TOP VIEW – Fig. 2-7 Ass’y-Panel Front 2-2-4 Ass’y Jack PCB Disconnect the CN7T04 from the ass’y main-PCB and then lift the ass’y jack-PCB up. CN7T04 CN7T07 CN7T05...
  • Page 30: Ass'y Main Pcb, Deck

    2-2-5 Ass’y, Main-PCB, Deck 3 Four screws 4 Flat cable 5 Flat cable 8 Ass’y-deck 6 Flat cable 1 Two screws 9 Ass’y main-PCB 7 Release one tab 2 Bracket-frame Fig. 2-9 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck 2-6E...
  • Page 31: Main A Model: Se230/Se430/Se630

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 3. P.C.BOARDS 3-1 Main PCB (Main A model) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3...
  • Page 32: Main Pcb (Main A Model)

    3-1 MAIN PCB (Main A model) COMPONENT SIDE...
  • Page 33 CONDUCTOR SIDE...
  • Page 34: Main Pcb (Main B Model)

    3-2 MAIN PCB (Main B model) COMPONENT SIDE...
  • Page 35 CONDUCTOR SIDE 3-10...
  • Page 36: Function Pcb (Hi-Fi Model)

    3-3 FUNCTION PCB (Hi-Fi model) CONDUCTOR SIDE COMPONENT SIDE 3-4 DIAL TIMER PCB (SE830) CONDUCTOR SIDE COMPONENT SIDE 3-11 3-12E...
  • Page 37: Schematic Diagrams

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS Block Identification of Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3 4-1 S.M.P.S.
  • Page 38: Block Identification Of Main Pcb

    BLOCK IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PCB Component Side Conductor Side...
  • Page 39: Main A Model)

    4-1 S.M.P.S. (Main A model)
  • Page 40: Main B Model)

    4-2 S.M.P.S. (Main B model)
  • Page 41: Power (Main A Model)

    4-3 POWER (Main A model) 4-10...
  • Page 42: Power (Main B Model)

    4-4 POWER (Main B model) 4-11 4-12...
  • Page 43: System Control/Servo (Main A Model)

    4-5 SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO (Main A model) 4-13 4-14...
  • Page 44: System Control/Servo (Main B Model)

    4-6 SYSTEM CONTROL/SERVO (Main B model) 4-15 4-16...
  • Page 45: Audio/Video

    4-7 AUDIO/VIDEO 4-17 4-18...
  • Page 46: Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi Model)

    4-8 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) 4-19 4-20...
  • Page 47: Tm-Block

    4-9 TM-BLOCK 4-21 4-22...
  • Page 48: Osd/Vps/Pdc

    4-10 OSD/VPS/PDC 4-23 4-24...
  • Page 49: Secam (Se230B/Se630B/Se730B/Se830B)

    4-11 SECAM (SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B) 4-25 4-26...
  • Page 50: A2/Nicam (Hi-Fi Model)

    4-12 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) 4-27 4-28...
  • Page 51: Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main A Model)

    4-13 INPUT-OUTPUT (2 SCART JACK) (Main A model) 4-29 4-30...
  • Page 52: Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main B Model)

    4-14 INPUT-OUTPUT (2 SCART JACK) (Main B model) 4-31 4-32...
  • Page 53: Function (Se630)

    4-15 FUNCTION (SE630) 4-33 4-34...
  • Page 54: Function (Main B Model)

    4-16 FUNCTION (Main B model) 4-35 4-36E...
  • Page 55: Alignment And Adjustment

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 5. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENT 5-1 REFERENCE 1) X-Point (Tracking center) adjustment, “Head switching adjustment” and “NVRAM option setting” can be adjusted with remote control. 2) When replacing the Micom (IC601) and NVRAM (IC605 ; EEPROM) be sure to adjust the “Head switching adjustment” and “NVRAM option setting”.
  • Page 56: Test Point Location For Adjustment Mode Setting

    5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting (Mono model) PRESS Fig. 5-2 Main PCB (Top View) • Hi-Fi model: SE630/SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 Mono model: SE230/SE430...
  • Page 57: Sw7T01 (Test) Location For Adjustment Mode Setting

    5-1-3 SW7T01 (TEST) location for adjustment mode setting (Hi-Fi model) TEST (SW7T01) BUTTON Fig. 5-3 Function PCB (Top View) • Hi-Fi model: SE630/SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 Mono model: SE230/SE430...
  • Page 58: Mechanical Adjustment

    5-2 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT Note : Refer to the Mechanical Manual for the adjustment and confirmation of ass’y deck. 5-2-1 The number and position of test point Test point : TP602 (H’D S/W -Trigger) TP301 (Envelope) TP302 (Audio output) AUDIO OUTPUT ENVELOPE HEAD SWITCHING Fig.
  • Page 59: Head Switching Point Adjustment

    5-3 HEAD SWITCHING POINT ADJUSTMENT 1) Playback the alignment tape. 2) Press the “TEST” button on Main PCB/Function PCB to set the adjustment mode. (See Fig. 5-2 and 5-3) 3) Press the “SP/LP” button of remote control then adjustment is operated automatically. (See Fig. 5-1) 4) Turn the Power off.
  • Page 60 <Table 5-1> MODELS OPTION NUMBER SLV-SE230D 2, 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 30, 34, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45, 47, 49, 60, 61, 63, 69, 72 SLV-SE230I 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 25, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 38, 40, 43, 45, 47, 49, 60, 61, 63, 69, 72 SLV-SE230G 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 27, 30, 33, 34, 35, 38, 40, 41, 45, 47, 49, 60, 61, 63, 69, 72 SLV-SE230B...
  • Page 61: Repair Parts List

    SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 6. REPAIR PARTS LIST Page 6-1 Exploded Views - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 62: Exploded Views

    6-1 EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • The mechanical parts with no reference number The components identified by mark 0or have some differences from the original one. in the exploded views are not supplied. dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
  • Page 63: Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi Models)

    6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi Models) not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied not supplied SE630/SE730/SE737/ SE830 SX730/SX737 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-083-528-01 ASSY PANEL FRONT (SE630: D, E, N)
  • Page 64: Mechanical Parts (Top Side)

    6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) not supplied supplied supplied supplied supplied not supplied supplied not supplied supplied not supplied not supplied supplied not supplied supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-067-779-01 LEVER-#9 GUIDE 3-075-254-01 SCREW ASSY MAC 3X6 3-067-780-01 SPRING-#9 GUIDE 3-067-784-01 LEVER-UNIT PINCH...
  • Page 65: Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)

    6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side) not supplied not supplied supplied not supplied supplied not supplied supplied not supplied not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-067-790-01 BELT-PULLEY 3-075-259-01 SCREW CAP 2.6X6 1-796-432-11 MOTOR CAPSTAN 3-075-260-01 SCREW MAC 3X3...
  • Page 66: Electrical Parts List

    MAIN FUNCTION 6-2 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are • Main A model: SE230/SE430/SE630 Main B model: SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/ • Due to standardization, replacements in the seldom required for routine service. Some delay parts list may be different from the parts should be anticipated when ordering these items.
  • Page 67 MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks D4N01 1-805-264-11 DIODE 1N5819 (Main B model) < IC > D4N02 1-804-407-11 DIODE 1N4148 (Hi-Fi model) IC301 1-804-702-11 IC VIDEO D6E01 1-804-407-11 DIODE 1N4148 (Main B model) IC501 1-804-703-11 IC HIFI (Hi-Fi model) D1P101 1-804-407-11 DIODE 1N4148...
  • Page 68 MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Q810 1-804-421-11 TRANSISTOR KSC945 SW716 1-786-353-11 TACT SW (TAPPING 5mm) (FF) (Mono model) Q3A01 1-804-421-11 TRANSISTOR KSC945 SW717 1-786-353-11 TACT SW (TAPPING 5mm) (STOP) (Mono model) Q3A02 1-804-420-11 TRANSISTOR KSA733 SW719 1-786-353-11 TACT SW (TAPPING 5mm) (PAUSE)
  • Page 69 MAIN Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks ACCESSORIES & PACKING MATERIALS ******************************** 1-477-269-11 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RMT-V405) (SE230: D, G, I/SE430) 1-477-270-11 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RMT-V405A) (SE230: B) 1-477-271-11 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RMT-V406) (SE630: E, N/SE730: E, G, I, N) 1-477-272-11 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RMT-V406A) (SE630: B, D/SE730: B, D) 1-477-273-11 COMMANDER, STANDARD (RMT-V407A)
  • Page 70 SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/ SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 Sony Corporation 2003C0500-1 Home Video Company 9-929-739-11 ©2003.3 — 94 — Published by Quality Assurance Dept.

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