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1. 101dB 123 120dB 33 800 GHz 125 123dB 34 300GHZ 125 123dB 34 700GHZ 125 123dB 34 940GHZ 125 123dB 35 500GHZ 123 120dB 13 435 GHz 90 88dB 129 110dBJ SNOOPER UK 14 Snooper Accessories amp Price List The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer For further details please visit www snooperuk com 2m Straight power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor 12 99 2m Straight hard wire lead with fuse 12 99 Windscreen mounting bracket 12 99 USB PC connection lead 12 99 Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment applicable in the European Union This symbol on a product or its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste It should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical equipment By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative impact on the environment The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For further details about recycling please contact your local civic office or the shop where it was originally Service under Warranty Your 4ZERO comes with a standard one year manufacturer s warranty If for some reason your unit requires service under warranty return your 4ZERO via special delivery insured and in suitable packaging to The Returns Department Performance Products Limited Cleaver House Sarus2. If this is the first time you have powered up your 4ZERO please remember that the first cold start can take up to 10 minutes to acquire sufficient satellite connection The unit requires time to calibrate and you will find that with subsequent use that the time for acquiring satellites will reduce Eventually the unit should take only a few seconds to acquire satellite connection Disconnect and reconnect the power to the unit and start the power up procedure again Check that the windscreen has not been specially treated to reflect UV rays Metal Oxide Athermic solar reflective Please check with the local vehicle dealer or manufacturer to ascertain what type of windscreen is fitted to your vehicle If you do have this type of windscreen place the 4ZERO where there is a clear section of glass usually situated near the rearview mirror or near the centre of the windscreen just above the dashboard If you do not have clear section on the windscreen then unfortunately the 4ZERO will not work in that vehicle Return to contents The satellite signal temporarily or permanently drops out This may happen temporarily in areas where there are a significant number of tall buildings or trees or whilst driving through a tunnel The signal should only be lost for a few seconds and then quickly reacquired Check that the device has not moved and that the built in GPS antenna still has a good clear view of the sky above Very occasionally you may
3. 1 x Download Software Disc including the full user manual PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continually improve our products the specification may change without notice Return to contents G SNOOPE R UK 3 AZERO Features 10 3INNTOA 4 5 6 1 12v Power Socket 6 OLED display 2 USB computer interface socket 7 DIM button 3 On off volume dial 8 CITY button 4 MENU button 9 Rear facing laser detector 5 MUTE button 10 Front facing radar laser detector Return to content SNOOPER UK 4 9 Registering 4ZERO IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USING 4ZERO You must first register your 4ZERO before you can perform a download of the AURA database to your 4ZERO Register Online Go to the official Snooper website www snooperneo co uk and register your unit online Your unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of registration Please note that you will need to enter the serial number of your 4Zero during the registration process Monthly Only 2 99 inc vat Quarterly Only 7 99 inc vat Annually Only 29 99 inc vat Minimum subscription period 12 months Note This is only applicable to the original registrant of the unit and is non transferable Automated payments can be made using most credit or debit cards User tip Please note that you will not be able to download the Snooper speed trap database to
4. 4ZERO Ps User manual _ Ne vw SNOOPER AZERO USER MANUAL UK Introduction Utilising the very latest Global Positioning Satellite GPS technology Snooper have created the 4ZERO which has been designed to help you drive safely within the confines of today s speed limits by alerting you quickly and easily to the presence of police speed traps often located at accident black spots electronically indicating potentially dangerous and hazardous situations The geographical coordinates of all fixed speed monitoring systems and many officially designated accident hotspots have been stored on a database that is constantly monitored and updated by our data collection team ensuring that you are alerted to every potentially hazardous stretch of road or danger spot The 4ZERO connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can download the database in a matter of minutes internet connection required Please note that a certain level of system hardware and software are required on your PC see the section Software CD later in this manual Once the database has been downloaded your 4ZERO compares your position using its built in GPS antenna with the position of every known fixed speed monitoring system and accident hotspot alerting you both audibly and visually via a speaker and LED text display ensuring your highest concentration at all times The 4ZERO also comes with a built in radar and la
5. Press the Mute button when your 4ZERO is not alerting to switch Automute on or off 5 CITY mode radar alert management Press the CITY button to switch between CITY CITY MAX and MOTORWAY modes CITY Mode When CITY Mode is selected there will be no audible X Band alerts unless the signal strength exceeds level 2 There will be no audible K or Ka band alerts unless the signal strength exceeds level 1 Laser alerts remain unaffected when selecting this mode CITY MAX Mode When CITY MAX is selected you will not receive audible X K or Ka band alerts unless the signal strength reaches maximum MOTORWAY Mode If MOTORWAY mode is selected you will receive audible X K and Ka radar alerts as normal based on the volume level you have selected 6 DIM button Use the DIM button to adjust the brightness of the OLED display Press the DIM button to switch quickly between Bright Dim or Dark settings 7 Alert Patterns Alerts to fixed speed traps using GPS As you approach a fixed speed trap stored in the device s internal memory the unit will beep 3 times and emit a voice alert At the same time the display will visually confirm the alert If at any time you would like to cancel the audible alert press the MUTE button on top of the device Alerts to radar and laser frequencies When approaching a radar frequency 4ZERO will confirm the frequency type X K or Ka and will indicate the signal strength The signal strength will increase
6. are available on your unit Press SELECT once your desired option is displayed 1 Laser This setting allows you to turn Laser OFF or ON To adjust the Laser setting enter the Menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or Mute buttons until you see Laser Use the CITY button to select Laser On or Off and press the Menu button to save and exit 2 X Band Radar You can choose to turn alerts for X band radar On or Off Please note the recommended setting for the UK is Off To turn X band radar On or Off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see X Band Use the CITY button to switch between On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 3 K Band Radar You can choose to turn alerts for K band radar On or Off Please note the recommended setting for the UK is On To turn K band radar On or Off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see K Band Use the CITY button to switch between On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 4 Ka Band Radar You can choose to turn alerts for Ka band radar On or Off Please note the recommended setting for the UK is Off To turn Ka band radar On or Off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see Ka Band Use the CI
7. as you approach the source of the radar and decrease as you drive away from it 4ZERO will emit and audible beep pattern and voice alert based on the CITY Mode selected When approaching a Laser alert 4ZERO will produce an instant on alert by indicating on the display that you are approaching a laser source with a full audio alert If at any time you want to cancel the audible alert press the MUTE button on top of the device 8 Automute radar alerts only Press the MUTE button to turn Automute on or off When 4ZERO alerts you to a radar frequency rather than continually beeping through the alert it simply beeps at your selected volume for five seconds and then automatically mutes volume until you are out of range of the source This allows you to receive a brief audible alert instead of a continuous one If you would like to change the alert to a visual alert only press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off the sound Return to contents G SNO OPE R UK 9 How Laser works LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation The laser speed gun uses a method that relies on the reflection time of light You have probably experienced the reflection time of sound waves in the form of an echo For example if you shout down a well or across a canyon the sound takes a noticeable amount of time to reach the bottom of the well and travel back to your ear Sound travels at approximately 1 000 feet 300 meters per
8. it must not impede the safe operation of the vehicle or its controls e The positioning of the device must not impair the driver s vision e Does not jeopardise the drivers or passengers safety e You will be able to remove the device when the vehicle is left unattended and to perform downloads Please Note Some vehicles may come with a Solar Reflective Metal Oxide or Athermic windscreen which will affect the performance of the built in radar laser detector If your car has this type of screen try and locate a section of the screen that is clear This can sometimes be found near the rearview mirror or at the centre of the screen just above the dashboard Unfortunately if your car windscreen does not have a clear area it will not be possible to use the 4ZERO If you are unsure what type of windscreen is fitted to your vehicle then please contact your local vehicle dealer or manufacturer for further information Once you have found a suitable location for your 4ZERO secure it in place by using the suction cup windscreen bracket or hook and loop fastener remembering to clean the area where the bracket is going to be positioned thoroughly before hand to ensure good contact More detailed installation instructions follow PLEASE NOTE Be careful to choose a location that does not block the drivers view or where it might endanger the driver or passengers should your vehicle suddenly come to a stop or be involved in an accident DO NOT leav
9. second so a deep well or a wide canyon creates a very apparent round trip time for the sound A laser speed gun measures the round trip time for light to reach a car and reflect back Light from a laser speed gun moves a lot faster than sound about 984 000 000 feet per second 300 000 000 meters or roughly 1 foot 30 cm per nanosecond A laser speed gun shoots a very short burst of infrared laser light and then waits for it to reflect off the vehicle The gun counts the number of nanoseconds it takes for the round trip and by dividing by 2 it can calculate the distance to the car If the gun takes 1 000 samples per second it can compare the change in distance between samples and calculate the speed of the car By taking several hundred samples over the course of a third of a second or so the accuracy can be very high The advantage of a laser speed gun is that the size of the cone of light that the gun emits is very small even at a range like 1 000 feet 300 meters The cone at this distance might be 3 feet 1 meter in diameter This allows the gun to target a specific vehicle A laser speed gun is also very accurate The officer has to aim the laser speed gun at a specific target therefore the officer will only target your vehicle if the officer deems that you are speeding How Does Police Laser LIDAR Work LIDAR is an acronym for Light Distance And Ranging A LIDAR gun emits a highly focused beam of invisible light in the near infrar
10. Court Manor Park Cheshire WA7 1UL Enclose the following information a Your name address and a full description of the problem b A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours c Your units serial number d A copy of the proof of purchase Return to contents SNOOPER UK 15
11. TY button to switch between On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 5 Risk Zones You can choose to turn alerts for Risk Zones On or Off Please note that Risk Zones are set to On as the factory default setting To turn Risk Zones On or Off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see Risk Zones Use the CITY button to switch between On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 6 GPS speed trap alerts You can choose to turn off alerts for GPS speed traps and use your 4ZERO as a radar laser detector only Please note GPS speed trap alerts are set to On as the factory default setting To turn GPS Speed Traps On or Off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see GPS Speed Trap Use the CITY button to switch between On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 7 Voice To turn the Voice alert on or off enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see Voice Use the CITY button to switch the Voice On or Off and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit Return to contents G SNO OPE R UK 11 8 Speed Limit This safety feature has been designed to let you programme your 4ZERO to alert you when you reach any speed you choose For example you coul
12. bove Next turn the unit on by turning the rotary on off volume dial on the left handside of the unit away from you in to the On position After going through an initial start up sequence the display will revert to the standby screen and begin to search for satellite connection Once your 4ZERO has successfully established a GPS connection it will display your current speed indicate the GPS signal strength and is ready for use As the GPS engine and antenna have never been used before the first Cold start could take up to 10 minutes to establish a satellite connection Once initialised subsequent start ups will take less time and eventually should take only a few seconds PLEASE NOTE If the unit is not used for some time the initial GPS start up may take longer than when the unit is used regularly 2 Standby Screen The standby display will show the following information as standard SC NW 68m 13 07 GPS signal City Electronic Your speed Current time strength mode compass Return to contents G SNOOPE R UK 8 3 Adjusting the Volume The 4ZERO has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudness of the audible alert To increase the volume turn the volume control on the left hand side of the unit away from you To decrease the volume turn the volume control on the left hand side toward you 4 MUTE Button The Mute button has two functions Press the Mute button during an alert to temporarily mute the audible alert pattern
13. d set your unit to alert you when your speed reaches 30mph sand you will then receive an alarm if you ever accidentally stray above this speed limit To turn on and set the Speed limit alert enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see Speed Limit and press CITY button to select Use the DIM or MUTE buttons to select the speed limit you require and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit 9 MPH KMH To switch between MPH and KMH enter the menu and scroll up or down using the DIM or MUTE buttons until you see MPH KMH Use the CITY button to switch between MPH or KMH and press the MENU button to save your selection and exit Troubleshooting 4ZERO Downloads If you are having difficulty performing a download to your 4ZERO you should consult the following checklist first before contacting technical support If you are still unable to perform a download after following this checklist then please contact our Technical Helpline on 0333 240 1000 and select Option 3 There is also additional help available on the www snooperneo co uk website This guide is in two sections the first section is a list of things to check before performing a download and the second section consists of possible reasons and solutions to error messages encountered while trying to perform a download SECTION ONE 1 Have you registered your 4ZERO You will not be able to download the database
14. e Caution Using a fuse that does not meet these ratings or removing fuse protection can damage your unit the power cable or the vehicles electrical system 1 Grasp the ring near the tip of the cigarette lighter plug and then carefully unscrew the ring by turning it counter clockwise Caution If you must use pliers to loosen the ring be careful not to crush the tip Never use pliers or other tools to retighten the ring on the cigarette lighter plug 2 Pull the ring straight out then remove the metal tip soring and old fuse 3 Check the fuse to see if it has blown If it has replace it 4 Replace the metal tip and spring inside the ring then place the fuse inside the cigarette lighter plug and screw the ring back onto the plug Make sure the metal tip is visible when you reassemble the cigarette lighter plug PLEASE NOTE If your vehicle has auto stop start technology it is recommended that the 4ZERO is powered using a hard wire lead see Snooper Accessories and Price List later in this user guide for details connected to an uninterrupted power source Return to contents G SNOOPE R UK 7 Operating Instructions 1 Using the 4ZERO for the first time After you have updated and installed your 4ZERO it is time to perform the first Cold start up First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible clear of tall trees and buildings so that the built in GPS antenna has as clear a view of the sky a
15. e the unit in view when the car is stationary during hot conditions Exposing the 4ZERO to extremely high temperatures can temporarily impair performance Keep the 4ZERO out of sight when not in use to help avoid theft Installing your 4ZERO using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket You can mount your 4ZERO to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the suction cup windscreen bracket provided Simply select a position within the windscreen so that the top of the unit has a clear view of the sky remembering that you need to connect the power cable as well as ensuring that you can read the display and reach the controls safely e Install the suction cups onto the bracket by fitting them into the holes if required e Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good quality glass cleaner e Adjust the bracket to the rake of the windscreen by carefully bending it so that when the 4ZERO is mounted onto the windscreen it is perpendicular to the road ahead The display must be facing the driver and the controls should be within reach of the driver Installing your 4ZERO using the Hook and Loop Fastener The 4ZERO can be installed anywhere on the dashboard as long as the built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky and you can easily see the display and operate the controls safely You will also need to be sure that you can connect the power cable Your 4ZERO can be installed easily with the hook and loop fastener prov
16. ed region of light that is centered at 904nm of wavelength and is only about 22 inches 56cm in diameter at 1000 feet 300m Unlike RADAR which directly determines a vehicle s speed by measuring its Doppler shift LIDAR calculates speed by observing the changing amount of time is takes to see reflected pulses of light over a discreet amount of time ss AO TT null A ar TETT ss I Slt SHE Radar Alerts The 4ZERO has been designed to detect a number of different radar bands including K Ka Ku and X band When the unit detects one of these three frequencies the display will show the radar band type plus display the signal strength As you drive closer to the signal the unit will beep faster and the display will indicate that you are getting closer by displaying a series of signal strength blocks Return to contents G SNOO PE R UK 10 Features and Settings Access the Menu by pressing the MENU button on top of the unit Next use the DIM button to move up through the menu and the MUTE button to move down through the menu When you have found the feature you are looking for press the CITY button to select it Finally press the MENU button to save any changes and exit the menu Please Note If you would like to exit the Menu at any time simply press the MENU button If you do not press any buttons for a period of five seconds the unit will automatically exit the Menu and return to the Standby display The following menu options
17. experience bad satellite coverage that may lead you to loosing a signal This should last no longer than a few minutes If you have a specially treated windscreen some manufacturers leave a small section of the windscreen untreated If the unit is not positioned properly in this untreated area then the unit may loose satellite signal frequently Reposition the unit within this untreated area The device does not appear to respond to Police speed monitoring systems Have you performed a download recently If not perform a fresh download to ensure that you have all the latest coordinates stored on your device Check that the unit is positioned in such a way that the lens has a clear view of the road ahead and is unobstructed by any metallic objects such as windscreen wipers The laser lens at the rear of the unit this must also be unobstructed Specification General Power requirements 14 5V 2 0V or 12 5V 16 5V DC 250mA Negative Ground Temperature Range 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Dimensions Width 70mm Length110 mm Height 27mm GPS GPS Receiver 50 channel Receiver Acquisition Times Time to Initial Fix Tracking Sensitivity Update Rate RD X Band Sensitivity K Band Sensitivity amp Safety Alert Ka Band Sensitivity Ku Band Sensitivity Laser Sensitivity Front Return to contents Hot lt 3 sec typical Warm lt 10 sec typical Cold lt 40 sec typical 148dBm typical 162dBm typical 1 sec 103
18. ided if you have a sufficiently flat area on your dashboard e Use an alcohol wipe or similar cleaner to thoroughly clean the bottom of your 4ZERO and the area of the dashboard where you intend to mount your unit e Apply the hook portion of the fastener to the dashboard and the loop portion to the underside of your 4ZERO Return to contents G SNOOPE R UK 6 Power Connection Using the cigarette lighter socket e Connect the smaller right angled plug to the socket marked DC 12V on the 4ZERO e Push the cigarette lighter plug firmly into the vehicles cigarette lighter socket PLEASE NOTE Do not leave your 4ZERO plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle The cigarette lighter socket is prone to power surges as the vehicle is started and this may cause damage to your unit If the device does not power up please check that the cigarette lighter socket is clean of any debris remembering not to insert metal objects into the socket Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is inserted all the way into the socket and to check that the fuse in the cigarette lighter adaptor is operational If your 4ZERO will still not power up please check that the cigarette lighter in your vehicle is functioning correctly Replacing the Fuse If the unit stops operating first check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug If the fuse has blown follow these steps and replace it with a 2 amp 6 x 30mm fast blow fus
19. on on your desktop 4ZERO Updater Please check to see if you have the latest version of this software by visiting www snooperneo co uk and clicking on the link Download software Return to contents 5 Have you connected the computer to the internet The computer needs to be connected to the internet before you can begin to download the database to your 4ZERO Please make sure that your internet connection is established and that you have signed in to your broadband account if required SECTION TWO This section is for supplying possible reasons and solutions to problems you may be experiencing whilst trying to download the database to your 4ZERO If after going through section one you are still experiencing difficulty or have received an error message please read through the following ERROR MESSAGE Error 521 There was a problem connecting to the Performance Products server If you get an error message similar to the one above this normally means there is something blocking communication between the software most typically a firewall and our server Windows XP and Vista are supplied with a firewall as standard If you have a Firewall on your computer the software may appear to hang and your Firewall software will inform you that the Updater software is trying to access the internet Please make sure that you grant allow permit unblock access through the Firewall Please read the messages supplied by your Firewall softwa
20. re carefully before choosing your option If you do not allow the program to access the internet through the Firewall the download process will fail If no message was prompted by the firewall software uninstall and then re install the software and perform a download again Warning We do not recommend disabling your firewall software in order to perform a download to your 4ZERO nor can we advise how to alter the settings on third party software nor can we be held responsible for any action taken by the computer user that makes the computer more vulnerable to viruses and computer hackers Any changes made to the computer firewall settings are at the user s discretion We would recommend contacting the third party software manufacturer for information of how to configure the firewall software Other Problems The unit cannot be switched on Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is well inserted into the cigarette lighter socket and that the cigarette lighter socket is functioning properly Check that the lighter socket is clean and free from debris Also check that the fuse of the cigarette lighter adaptor is intact If you are using the hardwire connection check that you have secured a good earth and that you have taken the 12v feed from a 12v supply that is live on ignition Also check that the in line fuse is intact The unit cannot acquire satellite connection Check that the 4ZERO s built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above
21. ser detector A combination of a detection lens at the front of the unit ensures all round protection It has been designed to detect Radar and Laser speed monitoring systems often used in danger spots where fixed systems cannot be easily utilised Drive Safely with Snooper 4ZERO has been designed and manufactured to help enhance road safety and is in no way a licence to speed nor has it been designed as a substitute for concentration Driving within the speed limit whilst carefully observing current road conditions is essential Contents Page Components Included 3 Features 4 Registering your 4Zero 5 Downloading Installing the 4Zero 6 Power connection Operating Instructions 8 1 Using the 4Zero for the first time 2 Standby Screen 3 Adjusting the Volume 9 4 MUTE Button 5 CITY Mode Radar Alert Management 6 DIM Button 7 Alert Patterns 8 Auto Mute How Laser works 10 Return to contents Page Features and Settings 11 1 Laser 2 X Band Radar 3 K Band Radar 4 Ka Band Radar 5 Risk Zones 6 GPS Speed Trap Alerts 7 Voice 8 Speed Limit 12 9 MPH KMH Troubleshooting Specification 14 Snooper Accessories amp Price List 15 Service under Warranty SNOOPER Qu 4ZER Components Included The following components come as standard with your Snooper 4ZERO 1 x Snooper 4ZERO system 1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket 1 x USB PC connection lead 1 x Power lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor
22. unless the 4ZERO is registered Please register online at www snooperneo co uk 2 Is the USB computer cable supplied with the 4ZERO connected correctly Please check that the USB lead is plugged into the USB socket on the 4ZERO and is fully plugged in as far as possible Check the computer USB connection is secure 3 What operating system are you using on your computer The Snooper download software will only work on the following Windows operating systems Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 8 1 THE SOFTWARE WILL NOT WORK ON WINDOWS 95 98 98SE Millennium and Windows 2000 Apple Macintosh is not supported To determine which operating system you have on your computer a Right click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties from the drop down menu b When the System Properties dialogue box opens the General tab is selected by default Under the heading System the operating system is displayed c If you do not have a My Computer icon on your desktop common in Windows XP click on Start and two columns will appear In the right hand column you will see the option of My Computer Right click on this option as instructed in a above 4 Have you installed the Snooper download software onto your computer If you have not installed the software you will not be able to perform a download to your 4ZERO Once the software is installed there will be a new ic
23. your 4ZERO until you have successfully registered it Downloading Performing a download is straight forward 1 Power on your PC and ensure it is connected to the internet 2 Insert the CD Rom supplied with your 4ZERO 3 The CD Rom supplied should AutoRun and display a number of different options 4 Follow the on screen instructions describing how to install the Snooper speed trap updater software 5 Once the Snooper speed trap updater software has been installed successfully you will see a Snooper shortcut icon displayed on your PC s desktop called Speed Trap Updater 6 Double click on the Snooper Speed Trap Updater User tip You must register your 4ZERO at www snooperneo co uk before you can perform a download User tip If you have any problems installing the Snooper speed trap updater software or downloading the speed trap database to your 4ZERO please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this user manual Return to contents G SNOOPE R Installing the 4ZERO For optimal results mount the 4ZERO onto the vehicles windscreen or alternatively mount it on to the dashboard When installing your 4ZERO please consider the following e The unit with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky e Itis located in a position where you can easily view the OLED display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you can reach the controls safely e When the power cable is attached
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