Cobra Electronics XRS9730 RADAR DETECTOR User Manual 9300 1a
Cobra Electronics Corporation RADAR DETECTOR 9300 1a
Contents
- 1. USERS MANUAL 1
- 2. USERS MANUAL 2
USERS MANUAL 2
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Settings
Your Detector
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Pop Alert
Pop Alert will alert you of Pop radar signals. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. The factory setting is Pop Detect off.
Ku and X Band Detection
The new Ku Band may be introduced to North America in the future. To prevent
false alerts until it is, the factory default for Ku Band detection is off. In parts of
North America, annoying false alerts from door openers and similar devices
are triggered on the X Band. If desired, X Band can be turned off. The factory
default for X Band detection is on.
To Turn Pop Detect Mode On or Off Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Pop Detect. Tone Visual Display Voice
Two beeps Pop On Pop On
One beep Pop Off Pop Off
Pop Detect On
Pop On
Pop Detect Off
Pop Off
Settings
Your Detector
NOTE
If you do not press the Set/City button within two minutes after beginning
the set compass process, compass calibration will automatically terminate.
To Calibrate the Compass Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode, go to
Set Compass. Tone Visual Display Voice
None Set Compass None
Press and release the Set/City button
to begin setting the compass. One (1) beep Drive in 2
circles…
Press SET
when done…
Set Compass
Within two minutes, drive your
vehicle in a circle twice, then press
the Set/City button again.
Three beeps Compass Set!
For two
seconds
followed by
direction of
travel (N, NE,
E, SE, S, SW,
Wor NW)
Compass Set
Press and release either the Select/Dim
button to proceed to the next user
mode or the Program/Mute button
to exit Program mode.
None None None
Set Compass
Set Compa...
Calibrate
Compass
Drive in...
Compass Set
Compass
Press SET... Set!
Direction
of Travel
N W h
Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep Compass not set…
Please try again…
Compass not set…
Please try again…
Compass n...
Please tr...
Terminate
Program/Mute Button
Select/Dim Button
Set/City Button
To Turn X and/or Ku Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to X or Ku band. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep X-Band Off X Off
Two beeps X-Band On X On
One beep Ku-Band Off Ku Off
Two beeps Ku-Band On Ku On
X-Band Off X-Band On Ku-Band Off
X-Band Off X-Band On Ku-Band Off
Ku-Band On
Ku-Band On
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Settings
Your Detector
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Spectre 1 Alert
The detector is undetectable by Spectre 1 detection devices and will alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show Spectre 1 Alerts. With Spectre 1 Detect mode on, you can
also choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible Spectre 1
Alerts. The factory settings are Spectre 1 Detect on, Spectre 1 Audio on.
Spectre 1 Detect Off
Spectre Off
Spectre 1 Detect On
Spectre On
Spectre 1 Audio Off
...Audio Off
Spectre 1 Audio On
...Audio On
To Turn Spectre 1 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Detect. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep Spectre Off Spectre Off
Two beeps Spectre On Spectre On
To Turn Spectre 1 Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Spectre 1 Audio. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep Spectre Audio Off Spectre Audio Off
Two beeps Spectre Audio On Spectre Audio On
Settings
Your Detector
To Turn VG-2 Detect Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Detect. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep VG2 Off VG2 Off
Two beeps VG2 On VG2 On
To Turn VG-2 Audio Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to VG-2 Audio. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep VG2 Audio Off VG2 Audio Off
Two beeps VG2 Audio On VG2 Audio On
VG-2 Detect Off
VG2 Off
VG-2 Detect On
VG2 On
VG-2 Audio Off
...Audio Off
VG-2 Audio On
...Audio On
VG-2 Alert
The detector is undetectable by VG-2 detection devices and will alert you
when such a device is in use near your vehicle. During the alert, the unit
continues to detect other signals. You can choose whether or not you want
your unit to show VG-2 Alerts. With VG-2 Detect mode on, you can also
choose whether or not you want your unit to sound audible VG-2 Alerts.
The factory settings are VG-2 Detect on and VG-2 Detect Audio on.
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Settings
Your Detector
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DigiView Data Display Brightness
Your detector has a Bright display mode (for daytime driving) and three levels
of Dim display modes (Dim for dusk driving, Dimmer for night driving and
Dark where no visual alerts will be displayed) to control the display’s
brightness levels. The factory setting is Bright. The factory Dim mode
default setting is Dimmer.
Select/Dim Button
Press and release
Dark Indicator
.
To Change the Brightness to Dim
Press and release the
Select/Dim button once. Tone Visual Display Voice
Two beeps Dim, Dimmer
or Dark Dim, Dimmer
or Dark
To Change the Brightness to Bright
Press and release the
Select/Dim button again. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep Bright Bright
NOTE
When you change to Dim mode, the unit will enter whichever
dim default mode is set at the time.
Dim Display
Dim
Bright Display
Bright
Dimmer Display
Dimmer
Dark Display
Dark
Settings
Your Detector
SmartPower
Your detector includes the SmartPower feature that, when activated, will put the
unit into Standby mode (low power) for about 30 minutes after the car’s engine
has been turned off. After 30 minutes in Standby mode, the unit will automatically
turn off.
Before SmartPower enters Standby mode, you will hear
one beep and Pwr Save will appear on the display. To
return the unit to normal Power mode or exit Standby
mode, start the car, press any button or turn the unit off
and then on again. The factory setting is SmartPower on.
SmartPower Entering
Standby Mode
Pwr Save
SmartPower Off
...Power off
SmartPower On
...Power on
To Turn SmartPower Mode Off or On Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to SmartPower. Tone Visual Display Voice
One beep SmartPower Off SmartPower Off
Two beeps SmartPower On SmartPower On
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Detection
Your Detector
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Detection •
Signals Detected
The tables on the following pages show you the types of Signals your
detector will detect, as well as the visual alerts it provides for each of them.
Audio Alerts
A distinctly different Alert tone is used for each type of signal detected
(including separate tones for each laser signal). For X, K, Ka and Ku band
radar signals, the tones will repeat faster as you approach the signal
source. The repeat rate of the tones gives you useful information about
the signal detected. See responding to alerts on page 28.
Visual Display
An indication of the type of signal detected will appear in the DigiView Data
Display. During X, K, Ka and Ku alerts, you will also see from one to five
vertical bars, indicating the strength of the signal detected.
Signal Strength Chart
Signal Strength = 1
(Weakest Signal)
-
Signal Strength = 2
-
--
Signal Strength = 3
-
-
- -
---
Signal Strength = 4
-
- -
--
---
----
Signal Strength = 5
(Strongest Signal)
-
-_
--
---
- - -
----
----_
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Settings
Your Detector
Dim
Dark
Dimmer
Press
and hold
Select/Dim
button
Setting Dim Default
You can set the default level for Dim mode (Dim, Dimmer or Dark)
either in Program mode or directly using the Select/Dim button.
To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Directly Using the Set/Dim Button
Press and hold the
Select/Dim button Tone or Voice Visual Display
One beep each time the
display cycles Cycles — see chart above
Release the Select/Dim
button to select the
current display as
default.
None Dim, Dimmer or Dark
To Set the Display Dim Mode Default Using Program Mode
(See Page 7 For Instructions on Using Program Mode)
In Program mode,
go to Display Dim,
Dimmer or Dark.
Tone Visual Display Voice
Two beeps Dim Dim
One beep Dimmer Dimmer
One beep Dark Dark
Select/Dim Button
Press and hold
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Detection
Your Detector
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Strobe Alert Display (Flashing)
Emergency...
Strobe Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
3M Opticom or Tomar* Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
NOTE
There are different tones for each Safety Alert.
NOTE
There are different tones for each alert.
Emergency Alert
Signal Detected
VG-2 Alert
Signal Detected
VG2
Spectre 1 Alert
Signal Detected
Spectre1
Road Hazard Alert
Signal Detected
Road
Hazard
Train Alert Signal
Detected
Train
Emergency...
Safety Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
Emergency Vehicles Emergency Vehicle Emergency Vehicle Approaching
Road Hazards Road Hazard Road Hazard Ahead
Trains Train Train Approaching
VG-2 and Spectre 1 Alert Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
VG-2 Alert VG2 VG-2 Alert
Spectre 1 Spectre1 Spectre Alert
Detection
Your Detector
NOTE
Beep rate changes with different laser alerts.
LTI 20-20
Laser
20/20
LTI Ultra-Lyte
Laser
UltraLyte
Kustom Signals
ProLaser
Laser
Pro Laser
Kustom Signals
ProLaser III
Laser
Pro Laser 3
Radar Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
X Band Radar Xand Signal Strength X Alert
K Band Radar Kand Signal Strength K Alert
Ka Band Radar Ka and Signal Strength Ka Alert
Ku Band Radar Ku and Signal Strength Ku Alert
Pop Radar Mode Pop Pop Alert
Laser Signals and Visual Displays
Type of Signal Visual Display Voice
LTI 20-20* Laser 20/20 Laser Alert
LTI Ultra-Lyte* Laser UltraLyte Laser Alert
Kustom Signals ProLaser* Laser Pro Laser Laser Alert
Kustom Signals ProLaser III* Laser Pro Laser 3 Laser Alert
* Your detector provides 360˚ detection of these signals.
X Signal Detected K Signal Detected Ka Signal Detected
X 2
-
-- K - 3
-
--
--- -
-_
--
Ka ---5
---
----
----_
Ku Signal Detected
Pop Signal Detected
Pop
_
-
Ku -- 4
--
---
----
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Understanding Radar and Laser
Your Detector
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Understanding Radar and Laser •
Radar Speed Monitoring Systems
Four band frequencies have been approved by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) for use by speed monitoring radar equipment:
X band 10.525 GHz
K band 24.150 GHz
Ka band 33.400 – 36.00 GHz
Ku band 13.435 GHz
Your detector detects signals in all four radar bands.
VG-2 and Spectre 1
VG-2 and Spectre 1 are “detector detectors” that work by detecting low-level
signals emitted by most radar detectors. Your detector does not emit signals
that can be detected by VG-2 or Spectre 1, but does detect VG-2 and Spectre 1
signals and will alert you when a device is in use near your vehicle, if you
so choose.
Safety Alert Traffic Warning System
FCC-approved Safety Alert transmitters emit microwave radar signals that
indicate the presence of a safety-related concern. Depending on the frequency
of the signal emitted, it can indicate a speeding emergency vehicle or train,
or a stationary road hazard.
Because these microwave signals are within the K band frequency, most
conventional radar detectors will detect Safety Alert signals as standard
K band radar. Your detector, however, is designed to differentiate between
standard K band and Safety Alert signals, and give separate alerts for each.
Safety Alert technology is relatively new. Safety Alert transmitters can
be found in limited numbers in all 50 states, but the number is growing.
Depending on your location, you may not receive these alerts regularly
and may often encounter emergency vehicles, trains and road hazards
without being alerted. As the number of transmitters increases,
these alerts will become more common.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for emergency vehicles ahead
of you, on cross streets and behind you. If you see an emergency vehicle
approaching, please pull over to the right side of the road and allow it to pass.
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Your Detector
Description Interpretation Recommended
Response
Tone repeats slowly at first,
then speeds up rapidly. Probably police radar.FULL ALERT
Tone sounds one
time only. Probably a false alarm,
but possibly pulsed radar,
Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby.
Exercise caution
Tone instantly begins
repeating rapidly. Radar, Spectre 1 or VG-2 nearby
has been activated suddenly. FULL ALERT
Pop mode tone. Pop mode gun very close. FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly as you
approach a hill or bridge, then
speeds up sharply as you
reach it.
Probably police
radar beyond the
hill or bridge.
FULL ALERT
Tone repeats slowly
for a short period. Probably a false alarm. Exercise caution
Any type of laser alert. Laser alerts are
never false alarms. FULL ALERT
Any Safety Alert
or Strobe Alert. You are nearing an emergency
vehicle, railroad crossing, or
road hazard (construction,
accident, etc.).
Exercise caution
Instant-On Detection
Your detector is designed to detect Instant-On speed monitoring signals,
which can suddenly appear at full strength.
NOTE
You should take appropriate action
immediately whenever an instant-on alert is given.
Pop Detection
Your detector is designed to detect single pulse mode radars. These radars
are designed to have a low probability of detection. You should note that these
radar guns have a much shorter range while in this mode.
Responding to Alerts
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Maintenance
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Your Detector
Pop Radar Guns
The Pop mode Radar Gun is a single pulse Doppler radar that is a feature
of a K and Ka (Bee III Ka radar gun) band Instant-On radar gun. It uses a
single short time pulse to measure the target vehicle’s speed. Despite the fact
that the short, single pulse makes the unit very sensitive to officer hand and
vehicle movement and reduces the range of the gun in Pop mode to 50% of
its range in Continuous Wave mode, this feature is added in an attempt to
make the radar gun invisible to Radar Detectors.
Although your detector can sense Pop signals beyond the effective range
of Pop radar guns, there will be a signal to sense only if a gun is triggered.
In addition, the Pop mode receiver section is more prone to false alerts
because of its extra sensitivity. This is especially so in urban areas. As a
result, you should consider using the Pop Detect mode only in highway
and rural situations. Cobra Electronics has included a user selectable on
or off Pop Detect mode.
Maintenance •
Maintenance of Your Radar Detector
Your detector is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free
performance without the need for service. No routine Maintenance
is required.
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly,
please follow these troubleshooting steps:
■Make sure the power cord is properly connected.
■Make sure the socket of your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
is clean and free of corrosion.
■Make sure the power cord’s cigarette lighter adapter
is firmly seated in your cigarette lighter.
■Check the power cord fuse. (Unscrew the ribbed end cap of
the cigarette lighter adapter and examine the fuse. If required,
replace it with a 2-amp fuse only.)
Understanding Radar and Laser
Your Detector
Strobe Alert
Special strobes mounted on the light bars of authorized emergency
vehicles (fire trucks, police cars, ambulances) automatically change traffic
signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection. These strobes and the
special strobe detectors located on the traffic signals, introduced fairly
recently by 3M and Tomar, are already in use in more than 1000 cities
nationwide. Cobra’s exclusive Strobe Alert detector will detect these
special strobes and give an emergency vehicle alert.
When you receive such an alert, please watch for an approaching
emergency vehicle and pull over to allow it to pass. To inquire about
coverage in your area, contact your local fire and police departments.
LIDAR (Laser)
The correct name for the technology that most people refer to as
laser is actually LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging.
LIDAR operates much like radar. Its signal spreads out like a radar
signal, though not as widely. Unlike radar, LIDAR must have a clear
line of sight to its target vehicle throughout the entire measurement
interval. Obstructions such as sign posts, utility poles, tree branches,
etc., will prevent valid speed measurement.
Some common questions about LIDAR include:
■Does weather have any affect on LIDAR?
Yes. Rain, snow, smoke, fog, or airborne dust particles will reduce the
effective range of LIDAR and can, if dense enough, prevent its operation.
■Can LIDAR operate through glass?
Yes. Newer LIDAR guns can obtain readings through most types of glass.
However, the laser pulse also can be received through glass to trigger
an alarm by your detector.
■Can LIDAR operate while in motion?
No. Because LIDAR operates by line of sight, the person using it cannot
drive the vehicle, aim and operate the gun all at the same time.
■Is LIDAR legal to use?
Yes. It is legal in all 50 states.
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Warranty
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Warranty
Limited 1-Year Warranty •
For Products Purchased in the U.S.A.
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra 12 Band Radar/Laser
Detectors, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for period of one year from the date of first
consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective 12 Band
Radar/Laser Detectors, products or component parts upon delivery to the
Cobra Factory Service Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first
consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt.
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for
warranty service, but the return charges will be at Cobra’s expense, if the
product is repaired or replaced under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply:
1. To any product damaged by accident.
2. In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result
of unauthorized alterations or repairs.
3. If the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.
4. If the owner of the product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or other damages;
including, without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use or cost of
installation.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Specifications
Your Detector
Specifications •
Band and Frequencies
Band Frequencies
X Band 10.525 ± 0.050 GHz
K Band 24.125 ± 0.125 GHz
Safety Alert 24.070 ± 0.010 GHz
Traffic Warning 24.110 ± 0.010 GHz
System 24.190 ± 0.010 GHz
24.230 ± 0.010 GHz
Ka Band 34.700 ± 1.300 GHz
Ku Band 13.435 ± 0.050 GHz
Laser 910 ± 50 nm
Strobe 700 ± 300 nm
Unit Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions* (H x W x D) Weight*
11⁄2" x 31⁄16" x 47⁄8" 6.45 oz.
(38 mm x 78 mm x 124 mm) (183 g)
* Dimensions and weight measurements are approximate.
This radar detector is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,497,148; 5,594,432;
5,612,685; 6,078,279; 6,094,148; 6,621,447. Additional patents may be listed inside the product
or pending.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Customer Assistance
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Product Service
Customer Assistance
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Trademark Acknowledgement •
Cobra®, 6 Band®, 9 Band®, DigiView®, EasySet®, Extra Sensory Detection®,
IntelliShield®, LaserEye®, Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®, Safety Alert®
Traffic Warning System, Strobe Alert®, VG-2 Alert®, Xtreme Range
Superheterodyne®and the snake design are registered trademarks
of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Cobra Electronics Corporation™, 12 Band™, IntelliMute™, Revolution™
Series, RoadReady™, SmartPower™, Spectre Alert™, UltraBright™,
and Voice Alert™ are trademarks of Cobra Electronics Corporation, USA.
Opticom™ is a trademark of 3M Corporation. Instaclear®for Ford is a
registered trademark of Ford Motor Company, Inc. Electriclear®for GM is a
registered trademark of General Motors Corporation. 20-20™ and Ultra-Lyte™
are trademarks of Laser Technology, Inc. ProLaser™ and ProLaser III™ are
trademarks of Kustom Signals, Inc. Bee III™ and Pop™ are a trademarks of
MPH Industries. Spectre™ is a trademark of Stalcar. Interceptor VG-2™ is a
trademark of TechniSonic Industries LTD. Tomar®is a registered trademark
of TOMAR Electronics, Inc.
Product Service •
For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if
parts are missing…PLEASE CALL COBRA FIRST…do not return
this product to the store! See customer assistance on page A1.
If this product should require factory service, please call Cobra first at
773-889-3087 BEFORE sending the product. This will ensure the fastest
turnaround time on any repair.
If Cobra asks that the product be sent to its factory, the following must be
furnished to have the product serviced and returned:
1. Send the complete unit, including power cord. (It is not necessary
to include the mounting bracket.)
2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of-purchase,
such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt, it cannot be returned.
3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the problem
you are having with your unit, plus the name and address where
you want the unit returned.
4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit. If possible,
use the original packing materials.
5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such as United Parcel
Service (UPS), Federal Express, or Priority mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra Factory Service, Cobra Electronics Corporation, 6500 West
Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60707 U.S.A.
6. Please allow three to four weeks before contacting us about the status
of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance. If your unit is under
warranty, it will either be repaired or replaced upon receipt, depending
on the model. If your unit is out of warranty, you will receive a letter
informing you of the repair or replacement charge.
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Optional Accessories
Customer Assistance
Optional Accessories •
You can find quality Cobra products and accessories
at your local Cobra dealer, or in the U.S.A., you can
order directly from Cobra.
Windshield Mounting Bracket
Includes suction cups
Item # 545-139-N-001
Straight 12V DC Power Cord
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-030-N-001
Coiled 12V DC Power Cord
Includes plug and fuse
Item # 420-026-N-001
Dual Port Power Adapter
Includes adjustable plug
(up to 90˚) and fuse
Item # CLP-2B
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