Planet Audio AC1500.1M audio amplifier
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1. SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Chassis IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS ground 2 8 OHMS point CH3 Speaker to REMOTE TURN ON SUBWOOFER terminal of head unit CH4 o Speaker L1 Lr SPEAKER IMPEDANCE FUSE 4 8 OHMS Connect the Negative terminal of the RIGHT RIGHT subwoofer to the CH2 amplifier terminal Bridged 2 Speaker Connect the Positive terminal of the RIGHT Mo dg subwoofer to the CH1 amplifier terminal HEN POWER connections 50 6920 e Jo FUSES 42V REMOTE GROUND S Z C i U ace amp S 59 Oo40 OutO 1 TEITT Planet Audio SPEAKER i IMPEDANCE Chassis 4 8 OHMS ground n point LEFT CENTER Speaker to REMOTE TURN ON SUBWOOFER terminal of head unit Connect the Negative terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH4 amplifier terminal QO r3 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Connect the Positive terminal of the FUSE Battery 2 8 OHMS LEFT subwoofer to the CH3 amplifier terminal ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 14 Power and Speaker Wiring 5 Channel Amplifier AC1800 5 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the cros2. 0 FUSE B Planet Audio SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 16 Troubleshooting If you experience operation or performance problems with this product compare your installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous pages If problems persist read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY Amplifier will not Check to make sure you have a good ground connection power up Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that there is battery power on the terminal Check that there is at least 12v Check all fuses replace if necessary Make sure that the Protection LED is not illuminated If it is lit shut off the amplifier briefly and then repower it Protection LED comes on when amplifier is powered up Check for short circuits on speaker leads Turn down the volume control on the head unit to prevent overariving Remove speaker leads and reset the amplifier If the Protection LED still comes on then the amplifier is faulty and needs servicing No output Check that all fuses are OK Check that amplifier is properly grounded Check that the Remote Input Turn On has at least 3VDC Check that the RCA audio cables are plugged into the proper inputs Check all speaker w
3. POWER connections FUSES 12V REMOTE GROUND Chassis SPEAKER CH3 pris IMPEDANCE Speaker 2 8 OHMS to REMOTE TURN ON CH4 terminal of head unit Speaker Connect the Negative terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH2 amplifier terminal RIGHT Subwoofer Connect the Positive terminal of the RIGHT subwoofer to the CH1 amplifier terminal SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4 8 OHMS POWER connections FUSES 2V REMOTE GROUND Chassis ground Bridged point Mode LEFT Subwoofer to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Connect the Negative SPEAKER terminal of the LEFT IMPEDANCE subwoofer to the CH4 4 8 OHMS amplifier terminal FUSE Connect the Positive terminal of the LEFT subwoofer to the CH3 amplifier terminal ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 12 Power and Speaker Wiring 4 Channel Amplifiers AC1600 4 and AC2400 4 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pas
4. To FRONT Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor head unit or signal processor oOoooooco ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 6 1 u 1 1 Plunet Audio D INPUT CONTROLS crossover GEN m HIGH PASS LOW PASS 1 f y 1 r C 1 Ls OZS i ee OH oma avav MN MAK f s00 45 pe 90 Wsu T LOW power PROTECTION mwa INPUT CONTROLS ROSSOVER CHEN T NAV MONEE ee ee e To REAR Audio Outputs of Low Level Input Wiring Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performance NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 5 Channel Amplifier AC1800 5 Remote Subwoofer Level Control Plunet Audio cxosso yc CHEI INPUT CONTROLS ae Ae HIGH PASS LEVEL SENSITIVITY To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor if Subwoofer outputs are unavailable place INPUT MODE switch in CH1 4 MIX Omics position and the AC1800 5 To Subwoofer Outputs will use CH1 4 as source of head unit or signal processor if available xs Remote Subwoofer MonoBlock Amplifiers Level Control AC1500 1M and AC2500 1M udio o CT T NA 45 dB qs RANGE PASS
5. 2 AC1200 2 AC2000 2 and AC2600 2 Tri mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to a pair of main speakers plus a subwoofer on one pair of output channels The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO To set up the amplifier to run in this mode put the crossover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR 80 Hz 7 bmH 470uF 100 Hz 6 5mH S30uF 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150 Hz 4mH 220uF POWER connections 42V REMOTE GROUND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FUSE Planet Audio Chassis ground point High pass filter crossover to REMOTE TURN ON Speaker terminal of head unit MINIMUM i EE High pass filter crossover 4 OHMS Battery Speaker Low pass filter inductor Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 11 Power and Speaker Wiring 4 Channel Amplifiers AC1600 4 and AC2400 4 CH2 Speaker SPEAKER CH1 IMPEDANCE Speaker 2 8 OHMS Four Channel Mode
6. away from power cables Engine noise alternator whine Check that speaker leads are not shorted to the vehicle chassis Check that the RCA grounds are not shorted to the vehicle chassis Check that the head unit is properly grounded ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 17 e Specifications A Planet Audio 2 Channel MOSFET Amplifiers MODEL AC1000 2 AC1200 2 AC2000 2 AC2600 2 MAX POWER 500W x 2 600W x 2 1000W x 2 1300W x 2 into 2 Ohms RMS POWER 350W X2 420W X2 700W X2 900W X2 into 2 Ohms RMS BRIDGED POWER 700W X 1 840W x 1 1400W x 1 1800W x 1 into 4 Ohms Min speaker 2 Ohm Stereo impedance 4 Ohm Mono Bridged THD 0 0196 Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz Signal to noise ratio 102dB Channel separation 90dB Damping factor 125 Crossover range low pass 45Hz 90Hz high pass 50 500Hz Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Fuse rating 20A 25A 20A x 2 25A x 2 Dimensions 9 7 16 12 15 15 16 17 15 16 10 x 2 9 16 x 240mm 304mm 405mm 456mm 254mm x 65mm x 4 Channel 5 Channel MonoBlock MOSFET MOSFET Amplifiers MOSFET Amplifier Amplifiers MODEL AC1600 4 AC2400 4 AC1800 5 AC1500 1M AC2500 1M MAX POWER 400W x 4 600W x 4 300W x4 600Wx1 1500W x 1 2500W x 1 into 2 Ohms RMS POWER 300W X4 420W X4 210W x4 420W 1 1100W X 1 1800W X 1 into 2 Ohms RMS BRIDGED POWER 600W X2 840W x 2 420W x 2 n a n a into 4 Ohms Min speaker 2 Ohm Stereo impedance 4 Ohm Mono Bridged 2 Ohm Mono 2 Ohm Mo
7. remote terminal to the remote output of the head unit using 16 gauge or heavier wire 3 Connect an empty fuse holder within 18 45 cm of the car battery and run 8 gauge or heavier cable from this fuse to the amplifier location 4 Check that the fuse holder is empty Then connect the fuse holder to the BATT connection on the amplifier 5 If multiple amplifiers are being used in your system either Run a separate pair of cables from the battery and a chassis ground point to each amplifier Each cable must have its own inline fuse Or e Run a 4 cable from the fuse holder at the battery to a distribution block at or near the amplifier s location Then run separate cables from the amplifier to this distribution block and to independent chassis ground points 6 Connect all line inputs and outputs if used using high quality cables Connect all speakers following the diagrams in this manual Be sure to observe proper polarity to avoid audio phase problems 7 Insert fuse s into the battery fuse holder s 8 Recheck all connections before powering up the amplifier 9 Set all level controls to minimum position and set all crossover controls switches to the desired frequency points 10 Power up the head unit and the amplifier Then set the volume control on the head unit to about 3 4 volume and adjust the amplifier s input level control s to just below the level of distortion 11 Fur
8. He 90 BASS MODE LOW PASS BOOST FREQ REMOTE LEVEL CROSSOVER CONTROL To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 7 High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs are not present connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 2 Channel Amplifiers AC1000 2 AC1200 2 AC2000 2 and AC2600 2 Remote Subwoofer Level Control D D WY IW 7 r IN o HIGH FULL Low 45 max NA Ly 48 ag He soo Ge nite PRY He 50 SENSITIVITY LEVEL BASS HIGHPASS MODE LOW PASS BOOST FREQ FREQ LEVEL CROSSOVER CONTROL INPUT CONTROLS AN Gu 3 G5 n 8 TWO CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER oooooo R R L L To Speaker Terminals of head unit 4 Channel Amplifiers AC1600 4 and AC2400 4 Remote To Speaker Subwoofer Level Control Terminals of head unit Plunet Audio T i dL QU l INPUTS soMVaV 2V3V MIN MAX 50 500 as p 90 MS run PRY Oo GO LL IW SAI ae MIN MAX 50 pp 500 45 py 90 HIGH Low yooMV2v 2V4
9. MIX INPUT MonoBlock Amplifiers AC1500 1M and AC2500 1M Planet Audio D OF I T TN seoMVaV 2VAV mn le o FULL LOW 4B 8 RANGE PASS He 90 SENSITIVITY LEVEL MODE LOWPASS FREQ sufi INPUT CONTROLS CROSSOVER BASS BOOST L MOSFET MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER Subwoofer Level Control R R L L To Speaker Terminals of head unit racer ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 9 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers LEFT Speaker S SPEAKER pearer IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS POWER connections 12V REMOTE GROUND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FUSE BRIDGED MODE Planet Audio Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit Subwoofer SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Bridged 4 8 OHMS Mode POWER connections 12V REMOTE GROUND 0 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FUSE BRIDGED MODE Planet Audio Chassis ground point Connect the Positive terminal of the subwoofer to the L amplifier terminal to REMOTE TURN ON Connect the Negative terminal of the terminal at headunit subwoofer to the R amplifier terminal ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 10 Power and Speaker Wiring 2 Channel Amplifiers AC1000
10. QJ Planet Audio Al 2005 MOSFET Car Audio mplifiers AC2000 2 AC2600 2 AC 1 600 j 4 Four Channel AC2400 4 ise d Audio AC1800 5 jJ Car Audio Amplifier AC15004M MonoBlock MOSFET Car Audio AC2500 1M Ampiifiers Congratulations on your purchase of a Planet Audio ANARCHY Amplifier It has been designed engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality and will afford you years of listening pleasure Thank you for making Planet Audio your choice for car audio entertainment page USER S MANUAL CONTENTS N OFF A hb A WO WO ND 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Introduction What is included Features About 2 Ohm operation General precautions Installation precautions Mounting the amplifier Connecting the amplifier Low level input wiring High level input wiring 2CH Power and Speaker wiring 2CH and Bridged Modes 2CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode 4CH Power and Speaker wiring 4CH and Bridged Modes 4CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode 5CH Power and Speaker wiring 5CH and Bridged Modes 5CH Power and Speaker wiring TriMode MonoBlock Power and Speaker wiring Troubleshooting Specifications ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 1 Introduction With the Planet Audio ANARCHY MOSFET amplifier series we are introducing eleven new amplifiers all designed in the USA This new series includes a two monoblocks fo
11. V Hz Hz 90 HIGH LOW POWER PROTECTION H2 CHA impur conrrots crossover CHEN ARGH Four CHANNEL MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIER eeN HIGH LEVEL PUTS CH CH CH CH T 2 2 1 1 To Speaker O meee Terminals of head unit ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 8 High Level Input Wiring The high level input s should only be used when your head unit lacks RCA outputs If the RCA outputs are not present connect the speaker outputs from the receiver to the high level input connector of the amplifier Be sure to observe polarity to avoid audio phase problems NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 5 Channel Amplifier AC1800 5 H 3 3 To Speaker Terminals of head unit Remote Subwoofer Level Control INPUT CONTROLS LEVEL SENSITIVITY kadav av LIST mran im CH CH cH T 2 2 1 To Speaker Terminals of head unit oooooo CH 1 INPUT MODE 0 g T PLIF TYG ceive cuannes mosrer rofen awruirien Pos Bas goost LOWPASS When using the 4CH speaker terminal outputs from a head unit place INPUT MODE switch in CH1 4 MIX position and the AC1800 5 will use CH1 4 as ada eti 5 source for the SUB channel output
12. ier Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your audio system or your amplifier which is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Mounting the amplifier 1 Find a suitable location in the vehicle in which to mount the amplifier 2 Make sure there is sufficient air circulation around the intended mounting location 3 Mark the location for the mounting hole screws by positioning the amplifier where you wish to install it Use a scribe or mounting screw inserted through each of the amp s mounting holes to mark the mounting surface If the mounting surface is carpeted measure the hole centers and mark with a felt tip pen 4 Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws Place the amplifier in position and attach the amplifier to the mounting surface securely using screws SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the case of this product There are dangerous voltages present within the unit There are no user serviceable parts within the unit Connecting the amplifier Before doing any wiring look through this manual and identify the diagrams to follow for power input and speaker connections for your particular installation Be sure you understand all the connections before you proceed 1 Connect the power ground terminal to the closest point on the chassis of the car Keep this ground wire to less than 39 100 cm in length Use 8 gauge or heavier wire 2 Connect the
13. iring Low output Reset the Level Control Check the Crossover Control settings Audio present in only one channel Check the RCA interconnect cables Check all speaker wiring High hiss in the speakers Disconnect all RCA inputs to the amplifiers If the hiss disappears then plug in the component driving the amplifier and unplug its inputs If the hiss disappears at this point go on until the faulty noisy component is found It is best to set the amplifier s input level control as low as possible The best subjective signal to noise ratio is achieved in this manner Try to set the head unit as high as possible without distortion and the amp input level as low as possible Squealing noise from speakers Check for improperly grounded RCA interconnects Distorted sound Check that the Input Level Control is set to match the signal level of the head unit Always try to set the Input Level as low as possible Check that all crossover frequencies are properly set Check for short circuits on the speaker leads Amplifier gets very hot Check that the minimum speaker impedance for the amp model is correct Check that there is good air circulation around the amp In some applications it may be necessary to add external cooling fan s Engine noise static type This is usually caused by poor quality RCA cables which can pick up radiated noise Use only the best quality cables and route them
14. lace for future reference Do not open or attempt to repair this unit yourself Dangerous high voltages are present which may result in electric shock Refer any repairs to a qualified service technician To avoid risk of electronic shock or damage to the amplifier do not permit any of this equipment to become damp or wet from water or drinks If this does occur immediately unplug the power wires and send the amplifier to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible e f there is smoke or any peculiar odor present during use or if there is damage to any of the component enclosures immediately unplug the power wire and send the amplifier to your local dealer or service center as soon as possible Installation precautions Before you drill or cut any holes investigate your car s layout very carefully Take special care when you work near the gas tank fuel lines hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Never operate the amplifier when it is unmounted Attach all audio system components securely to prevent damage especially in an accident ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 4 Before making or breaking power connections in your system disconnect the vehicle battery Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the amplif
15. no THD 0 01 Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz Signal to noise ratio 102dB Channel separation 90dB Damping factor 125 Crossover range low pass 45Hz 90Hz high pass 50 500 Hz n a n a Bass boost Variable 0 18dB Fuse rating 20A x 2 30A x 2 25A x3 25A 25A x 2 Dimensions 13 7 16 17 19 11 16 10 14 10 x 2 9 16 x 342mm 431mm 500mm 253mm 355mm 254mm x 65mm x ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 18 All specifications subject to change without notice
16. s filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Tri Mode das RIGHT Subwoofer Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY NDUCTOR CAPACITOR High pass filter crossover Speaker 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF MINIMUM 100 Hz 6 5mH 330uF High pass filter SPEAKER 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF crossover IMPEDANCE 150 Hz 4mH 220uF 4 OHMS CH4 Speaker Low pass filter inductor POWER connections 122V REMOTE GROUND TmT Plunet Audio Chassis ground point to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit MINIMUM SPEAKER IMPEDANCE High pass filter crossover Low pass filter inductor SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS Subwoofer ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 13 Power and Speaker Wiring 5 Channel Amplifier AC1800 5 CH2 Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 2 8 OHMS POWER connections 22V REMOTE GROUND SPEAKER
17. sover switches in the FULL position Insert high pass filter capacitors and a low pass filter inductor into the wiring as shown below Be sure to check the table at the bottom of this page to determine the correct capacitor and inductor values for the crossover frequency you wish to achieve SPEAKER Tri Mode IMPEDANCE SLE RIGHT RTL Subwoofer Component values for 6dB Passive Crossover FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR High pass filter crossover CH2 Speaker MINIMUM 80 Hz 7 5mH 470uF MEE ACE 100 Hz 65mH 330uF 4 OHMS 120 Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150 Hz 4mH 220uF High pass filter crossover Low pass filter inductor POWER connections UV REMOTE GROUND Planet ud Chassis ground point High pass filter to REMOTE TURN ON terminal of head unit E33 Tr High pass filter crossover CENTER SUBWOOFER SPEAKER a IMPEDANCE SPEAKER 2 8 OHMS _ Low pass MPEDANCE filter inductor 4 OHMS LEFT SPEAKER Subwoofer IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 15 Power and Speaker Wiring MonoBlock Amplifiers AC1500 1M and AC2500 1M Speaker SPEAKER IMPEDANCE MonoBlock 2 8 OHMS POWER connections 12V REMOTE GROUND
18. tereo operation with output power increase Thermal and speaker short protection Soft turn on circuit Remote turn on turn off circuit Variable input gain control Variable low pass crossover s e Fixed high pass crossover s Variable 0 to 18dB Bass Boost Chrome plated RCA low level and high level inputs LED power and protection indicators Black anodized heatsink e Remote subwoofer level control About 2 Ohm operation Your ANARCHY amplifier has been designed to operate efficiently at loads down to 2 Ohms This means that you can install four 8 Ohm speakers per channel when using parallel wiring Increasing the number of woofers per channel at low frequencies below 100Hz produces an acoustic coupling effect This acoustic coupling effect increases your power output by about 3dB per speaker or the equivalent of an additional 10W per speaker When operating at 2 Ohms the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately 5096 The current draw will also increase by about the same amount so be sure you have enough current to run the amplifiers into a 2 Ohm load If you lack adequate current your music reproduction will be distorted ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 3 General precautions Before installing and using your new Planet Audio amplifier please become familiar with all the infor mation contained in this manual Please keep this manual in a safe p
19. ther fine tuning of the various controls may be necessary to obtain best results Don t misuse the level control Do not mistake the input level control for a volume control It is designed ONLY to match the output level of your audio source to the input level of your amplifier Do not adjust this input level to maximum unless your input level requires it Ignoring these instructions will result in an input overload to the amplifier and excessive audio distortion It can also cause the protection circuit to engage ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 5 Low Level Input Wiring Low level RCA input wiring is preferred for best audio performance Always use a high quality RCA cable for best audio performance NOTE Do not connect BOTH the high level and low level inputs from your receiver to your amplifier at the same time 2 Channel Amplifiers AC1000 2 AC1200 2 AC2000 2 and AC2600 2 Remote Subwoofer Level Control O m Iz Planet Audio o 00000 power qued Lu MY BN KL PnoTEcrioN EXE Aaa Cort Dre Ye HIGH LEVEL SENSITIVITY LEVEL fs IN OH MODE LO EQ ERE INPUT CONTHOTS CROSSOVER eMe L wo on AU FIR STP een To Audio Outputs of head unit or signal processor OOo 4 Channel Amplifiers AC1600 4 and AC2400 4 D Remote Subwoofer Level Control
20. ur 2 channel amps two 4 channel amps and one 5 channel amplifier The 2CH 4CH and 5CH ANARCHY models feature variable low pass and high pass crossovers The monoblocks have low pass crossovers All amps feature variable input gain controls They also incorporate an input voltage sensistivity selector for added system flexibility For further flexibility in the use of a subwoofer 0 18dB Bass Boost control has been included on all amplifiers You can control the subwoofer level with the remote level control module Planet Audio understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations so we incorporated a very flexible system of controls in these amplifiers in order to help you integrate the amp into your system regardless of the nature of your input source ANARCHY MOSFET Amplifier User s Manual page 2 What is included When first unpacking your new amplifier please check first that the package contains all of the items below If something is missing contact the store where you purchased the amplifier ANARCHY amplifier Remote subwoofer level control High input cable with connector Four 4 mounting screws Features Your new ANARCHY amplifier features the following Class A B operation Bridgeable outputs except AC1500 1M and AC2500 1M Tri Mode capable except AC1500 1M and AC2500 1M MOSFET PWM Pulse Width Modulated Power Supply 2 Ohm stable s
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