CONTENTS About This User’s Guide ............................................................................................................... iv Before You Start ............................................................................................................................ iv Packing List ................................................................................................................................... iv System Requirements ...................................................
Play Video Files............................................................................................................................ 61 ffdshow ......................................................................................................................................... 62 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 68 I/O TERMINAL APPLICATION ............................................................................
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera About This User’s Guide This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the TV-IP512P PoE Network Camera and use it for camera monitoring applications. Camera monitor applications are accessible through an Ethernet local area network. Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new PoE Network Camera. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera System Requirements Computer • CPU: o For Intel x86 compatible CPUs: Intel Pentium IV 2.0Ghz or above o For IA64 compatible CPUs: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ and above • Memory: 1GB or above • VGA Resolution: 1024 x 768 or above (Independent Display Card recommended) • 10BASE-T Ethernet or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card • CD-ROM Drive for SetupWizard on Installation CD-ROM • IPView Pro 2.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Default Settings Use the default settings to access the web-based management software and live video display. Default configuration settings Username This is the Username you will be prompted to enter when you access the TV-IP512P configuration screens using a Web browser. The default Username is admin. Password This is the Password you will be prompted to enter when you access the configuration windows using a Web browser. The default Password is admin.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 1 Introduction The TV-IP512P PoE Network Camera transmits live real-time high-quality MPEG-4 video through an Ethernet network useful for remote monitoring applications. The live video can be viewed remotely and managed through the network from any computer connected to the network. Features and Benefits Easy to use - The Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU, no special hardware or software is required. The camera supports DirectX 9.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Camera Hardware Components Below is a summary description of the camera hardware: Front Panel Components Adjustable focus camera lens Link LED indicator Power LED indicator Audio mic Front panel of TV-IP512P LED Indicators LNK This LED indicator lights steady orange when a valid Ethernet link is established. It blinks orange when the video data is received or transmitted through the Ethernet link.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Rear Panel Components The power connection to the camera when fitted with the Infrared lens is split between the camera body and lens using the power connection adapter cable attached to the infrared lens. All other cables connect to the camera at the rear panel. Audio Line Out Reset button GPIO Power receptacle Ethernet Port Rear Panel view of TV-IP512P Ethernet Port Connect to Ethernet LAN. The port is auto MDI-II/MDI-X and autonegotiation for port speed.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 2 Installing the Camera The camera should be attached to the stand included in the package. The camera stand can be mounted on a flat surface using the three screw holes on the base of the stand. The camera is intended for indoor use. The camera, the power adapter and power source should be protected from water and moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and cold.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Connect Ethernet Cable To connect the camera to your network, connect a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the camera’s left side panel, and then attach it to the network. The Ethernet port will automatically detect and adjust to the speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and polarity (MDI-II or MDI-X) of the connection.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Connect Power using PoE The TV-IP512P camera can be powered up via its Ethernet connection using Power over Ethernet technology.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Reset Camera A manual reset can be conducted by following the procedure below. The reset button is located on the rear panel of the camera. To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow these steps: 1. Leave the camera powered on, do not disconnect the power. 2. Use a paper clip or similar object to press the reset button and hold. The reset button is located on the rear panel of the device.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 3 SetupWizard This section describes the how to setup a camera using the SetupWizard. To install the SetupWizard on a system running Windows, launch the SetupWizard on the installation CD-ROM and follow the setup instructions. Once the software is installed, the SetupWizard utility is ready for use. Launching the SetupWizard To launch the SetupWizard, click Start > Programs > TRENDnet > SetupWizard > SetupWizard.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Select Your Camera The following screen appears showing the cameras that have been found on your network: Click on the camera you want to configure. Click Next to continue.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Authentication On the following screen type in the ID and Password that you will use to configuring the camera settings: Type a User ID in the ID field. Type the password of the User in the Password field. Click Next to continue.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Change Password The following screen allows you to change the default admin password: Carry out the following if you want to change the admin password: Tick the Change Password checkbox Type in a New Password in the New Password field and confirm it in the Confirm Password field Click the Next button to proceed to the next Setup window If you don’t want to change the admin password, leave the checkbox un-ticked and click Next.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Select a Connection Option The following window allows you to specify the connection method used by your camera network. Click the radio button of the network environment your camera is connected to.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Select a Connection Option- PPPoE If your connection method is PPPoE, click the PPPoE radio button and click Next: The following window appears: Type the User Name used to connect to your PPPoE connection in the User Name field. Type the Password of the PPPoE User Name in the Password field and confirm it in the Confirm Password field. Click Next to proceed to the next setup window.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Select a Connection Option- DHCP If your connection method is DHCP, click the DHCP radio button and click Next: 20
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Select a Connection Option- Fixed IP If your connection method is Fixed IP, click the Fixed IP radio button: The following window appears: Type in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server IP address and Secondary DNS Server IP Address in the appropriate fields. Click Next to proceed to the next setup window.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Other Settings The following window allows you to configure additional camera settings: Type a name to help you identify the camera in the Camera Name field. Set the camera date and time from the Camera Time drop-down menus. To use the time settings from your computer, click the Copy Local Time button. Click Next when you have finished configuring the other settings.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Setting Up The Camera The following window appears, summarizing the network settings of your camera: When you have finished setting up the Camera click the Next button. To make any changes to your Camera settings, click the Previous button.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera SetupWizard- Complete After the camera has restarted, the following window will appear: Click the hyper-link to connect to the camera web interface. If you want to setup an additional camera, click the Setup Another Camera button. When you have finished, click the Exit button to close the SetupWizard.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 4 Using the Camera Web Manager The camera is easy to use and manage. Use a normal web browser to access the camera’s live video display, as well as the configuration software. It is recommended to check and make sure the computer can access and use the camera before placing it in the location where it will be used, especially if it is mounted to a ceiling or other area that is difficult to physically access.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Login To access the web manager directly from a computer or on a network without a DHCP server running, use the default IP address of the camera in the browser address entry to access the web manager. Type http://192.168.10.30 in the address bar and press Enter. The login dialog appears when accessing the camera. Type the default user name “admin”, default password “admin” and click on the OK button to access the camera’s management interface.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Live Video Display User Interface The web manager’s live video page presents icons at the bottom used to change the display size, control snapshot and recording of video and audio controls. Links to other management menus are located at the top right porting of the interface. Click the SETUP link to view menus used to configure various camera settings including advanced video and network configuration settings.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Recording, Snapshot, Audio and Digital Output Controls Record and Snapshot Use the camera icon to take a snapshot of the video display. This will immediately cause the screen capture or snapshot to appear on the desktop in a new browser window. Use the Record (REC) icon to begin recording to the local hard disk.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Camera Configuration Setup Click the CONFIGURATION link to view the menus in the Configuration Menu directory. These menus are used to configure network settings, video and other settings for the camera. SetupWizard menu in Configuration directory To configure the camera with the web manager’s SetupWizard, click the Next button and follow the instructions in the menus to configure network, time and name settings.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Network Settings Click the Network Setup link to view menus for IP network settings, PPPoE configuration, DDNS and HTTP or RTSP port configuration. Network Setup menus LAN IP Settings The camera’s IP settings can be configured as a DHCP client to obtain IP settings automatically, or configure static IP settings as needed for the private network. To use IP settings automatically obtained from a DHCP server on the network, select the DHCP Connection option.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera UPnP If you want to enable the TV-IP512P PoE Network Camera to connect to other UPnP devices in your network, tick the Enable UPnP checkbox. UPnP port forwarding To enable UPnP port forwarding, tick the Enable UPnP port forwarding checkbox. Enabling UPnP port forwarding allows the camera to add a port forwarding entry to be added to your router automatically.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Image Setup Use the Image Setup configuration to optimize the live video display. Video image settings Brightness Adjust the brightness level. The value range is from 0 – 100. (The default setting is 42.) Contrast Adjust the contrast level. The value range is from 0 – 100 increments of 20. (The default setting is 100.) White balance White balance is enabled (Auto) by default, if desired it can be disabled here. Flip Use this to flip the image upside down.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Mirror Use this to produce a mirror image display. This is used with the Flip option if the camera is mounted in a hanging position, as from a ceiling. Reset to Default Click this button to reset the TV-IP512P Image Settings back to factory defaults. Video and Audio Settings Use this menu to configure up to four video profiles. These are used to optimize video encoding type, resolution, frame rate and bit rate settings on the camera for the type of display being used.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera you to get more ambient light from the background, allowing you to see more detail from both the subject and background of your video/picture. Audio Setup Use the Audio Setup menu to enable and disable the microphone and speaker as well as adjust the volume of each. Click Ok to save the changes you have made to the Video and Audio settings. Click Cancel to discard any changes made.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Time and Date Use the Time and Date menu to set the camera’s time settings manually, from the computer’s time or use a network time server (NTP server). Time and date menu Time Zone Use the drop-down menu to select your time zone. Enable Daylight Saving If the region you are located in use Daylight Saving Time adjustments, tick this checkbox. Auto Daylight Saving If enabling Daylight Saving Time, click this radio button to adjust Daylight Saving Time automatically.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Automatic time configuration Click a radio button to specify the method used to set the time on the TV-IP512P. Synchronize with NTP Server Click this radio button to specify that the TV-IP512P should be synchronized with an NTP Server. Type the NTP Server URL in the NTP Server textbox. Set date and time manually Click this radio button to specify that the date and time will be set manually.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Recording The Recording Setup menu is used to determine when and how digital video recordings are handled. Recordings can be saved to an SD memory card (requires the insertion of an SD card into the camera) or to a shared folder on a secure server. The recording can be scheduled or event based using motion detection as the trigger. One option allows resolution of recordings to be adjusted down to use less hard disk space.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Snapshot Preferences The Trigger menu is used to determine when and how recorded digital images from snapshots are handled. Use motion detection to trigger a snapshot and email it to the account configured here. Alternatively, the images can be sent to an FTP server. Configure FTP Server and email address information, and click to checkmark either or both options to use.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Send to Tick the E-mail Address checkbox to specify that the images will be sent to an e-mail address. Configure the parameters as described below: User Name- Type the User Name or login name for your e-mail account. Password- Type the password for your e-mail account. SMTP Mail Server- Type the SMTP server for your e-mail account. Sender E-mail Address- Type the e-mail address that you want to appear as the “From:” e-mail address in the snapshot e-mail.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Digital images can also be sent to any display running the User Interface during the event. To enable this use the Digital Output menu (see below). Digital Output Use this menu to enable digital output triggered by motion detection or an input signal through the I/O terminal. The digital output signal is typically used to activate another device such as lights, alarm or some type of notification.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera RS-485 RS-485 control is used to enable use of external devices (such as motorized rotational or pan and tilt camera stand) operated through the I/O port. Note: 485+/- of the I/O connector are used for RS-485. Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual for proper connection instructions. RS-485 support To use a RS-485 Pan/Tilt device, click to check the Support PAN-TILT option box. Choose the Protocol used for the device from the pull-down list.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera System Configuration The System configuration menus include the Device Management menu. Device Management menu Admin Password Setting Use this section to change the Admin Password for the camera. Type in a New Password and confirm it in the Retype Password field. Click Save to set the new password.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Add User Account Use this section to add a new user. Up to 20 User accounts can be created on the TV-IP512P camera. To create a new user, carry out the following: Type a name for the new user in the User Name field. Type in a new password in the New Password field. Confirm the password in the Retype Password field. Click Add to add the new user. Note: The maximum number of users that can log onto the camera is 10 at the same time.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Back Up and Restore Camera Settings Save System Settings/Restore/Reboot menu Save To Local Hard Drive To save configuration settings for the camera to a file on a local hard disk, click the Save Configuration button. A prompt appears to confirm that you want to save the file. Choose the location and save the file to load the same settings.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the camera firmware, make sure the correct firmware file is located on your computer. Click the Browse button to locate the file. After locating the file, click the Upload button to load the file. It will take several seconds to load the firmware and restart the camera.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Device Information Network information, MAC address and firmware version is displayed in the Device Information display. Device Information display Log Click the Log link to view the camera’s current log. To save the log in simple text form on your computer, click the Download button. Click Clear to delete all entries in the log.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 5 IPView Pro 2.0 This section describes the how to setup a camera using the IPView Pro 2.0 camera monitoring software. To install IPView Pro 2.0 on a system running Windows, launch the IPView Pro 2.0 installation software on the installation CD-ROM and follow the setup instructions. Once the software is installed, the IP Cam Center camera monitoring utility is ready for use. Add up to 32 network cameras to monitor using the software.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Add a camera for monitoring The Add camera menu is presented the first time the IPView Pro 2.0 software is launched. This menu is used to add cameras to the user interface for monitoring. After the first time running the software, this menu can be accessed at anytime from the Configuration menus. The Configuration menus are described in a later section of this chapter. Notice that the IPView Pro 2.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera If the camera does not appear listed, click the Input the location of camera tab above the list to view a new menu. Enter the IP address or the URL (for example, ipcam.ddns.org) of the camera being added, type the user name and password and click the Preview to verify that a link can be established. The live video of the camera should appear in the Live preview display.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera IPView Pro 2.0 User Interface Below is a general description of the user interface. 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 NO. 1 2 8 Item Live video display area Minimize and Exit Description Display area for single or multiple cameras of live video. Right click on any display area to view a list of quick configure options for that camera including the “Replace camera content …” option used to change the order of the live video displays for multiple camera views.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Display Controls The primary display and IPView Pro 2.0 control icons are described in detail below. When there are more than one camera displays viewed, one of the displays can be selected for management or additional changes. Simply left click on any display to select it. Notice the border around the display is bright aqua blue, indicating the “selected” status.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Live video display controls Use the video display controls to change the view of the live video display. This is useful for multiple camera application. Click the arrows to manually cycle through the active camera’s live displays when using a single camera display screen. Click multi-screen display icons to change the number of camera’s displayed at one time.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Camera configuration with IPView Pro 2.0 Access the camera configuration menus by clicking on the gear icon at the bottom of the right hand panel of the IPView Pro 2.0 user interface. Configuration options include adding and deleting cameras from the display view, configuration of motion detection and digital input with schedules, recording options, email alerts and other network settings.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 2. Select the camera to add from the list, enter the administrator’s user name (ID:) and password, a preview of the live video display will appear. Click the OK, add this camera button, a confirmation message informs when the camera is connected and added to the IPView Pro 2.0 monitoring group. Repeat this procedure for all the cameras being added. Click the Exit button after all the cameras have been added. 3. The camera added now appears in the Camera List.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Schedule Recording with IPView Pro 2.0 Use the Monitoring Settings menu to create schedules for recording and apply the schedules to any camera. Click the Monitoring Settings tab to view the Schedule Recording menu (the first menu viewed in the Camera Settings menu tab). To apply an existing schedule template, click the Select button and choose a schedule from the list of previously created schedule templates.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Setup Motion Detection and Digital Input with IPView Pro 2.0 The Monitoring Settings Camera Settings menus include Motion Detection setup and Digital Input control. Each menu has the schedule option to apply a schedule for the action taken or always take the specified action. For Motion Detection, use the Config motion detection area menu to create the monitor area by clicking on the applicable location in the image.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera IPView Pro 2.0 Recording Options The Recording Options configured in the IPView Pro 2.0 help to conserve and manage allowed memory storage (disk space) and for video file management. Recorded files can be limited by time elapsed or by size. Use the select storage folder to choose an alternative destination for stored video files. Storage limits can be set for each camera by time elapsed or hard disk space allowed.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera IPView Pro 2.0 Miscellaneous Options The Other Options available for configuration include Proxy server setup, email notification, scan interval and alert type settings. If you are using a SSL email account(eg. Gmail) to send the images; please select SSL at this location with the proper user name and password for the account.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 6 Playing Video Files on a Computer IPCamPlayer software is installed on the monitoring station or administrator’s system along with the IPView Pro 2.0 monitoring software. Use it to playback and manage recorded video from the cameras added to the IPView Pro 2.0 group. In order to use the software however, it is necessary to first install the ffdshow package of codecs used for media files. There is an ffdshow installation file on the CD shipped with the camera.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Load Saved Video Files Each camera has a file created automatically for storing video files. These files are normally located in the My Documents folder in Windows. The file folders are named according to the IP address and camera model. For example, 192.168.10.30_TV-IP512P is the name of the file folder for the TV-IP512P using the default (non-DHCP) IP address. IPCamPlayer User Interface 1 2 3 4 NO.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera To view recorded video files in the IPCamPlayer, it is first necessary to locate and select the files to be viewed and add them to the list. Click the Search Files button in the IPCamPlayer main interface and a new menu appears. In the new menu, use the Select Camera pull-down menu to choose the video file folder of the camera to be reviewed. Use the Search Time menu to narrow the search to a specific time and date.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera ffdshow The ffdshow software is used for audio and video encoding and decoding, especially for MPEG-4 formats. It is free software used on Windows systems and enables the user to tweak media playback and select specific codecs and formats. For use with the IPCamPlayer, the default settings used for ffdshow installation are all that is needed.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 4. Accept the default location (Windows Programs folder) on the system for placement or Browse to choose an alternative, Click Next to continue. 5. Click to check the components that will be installed. For IPCamPlayer it is only necessary to use the default components already selected. Click Next to continue.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 6. Accept the default destination folder (ffdshow) or Browse to choose an alternative, Click Next to continue. 7. Click to check the additional tasks that will be installed. For IPCamPlayer it is only necessary to use the default formats already selected. Click Next to continue.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 8. Click to check the video applications that use ffdshow. For IPCamPlayer it is only necessary to use the default applications already selected. Click Next to continue. 9. Click to check the audio applications that use ffdshow. For IPCamPlayer it is only necessary to use the default applications already selected. Click Next to continue.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 10. Choose a speaker setup or choose Disable mixer if unsure. The audio function will work regardless of what speaker setup is chosen. Usually it will choose the default arrangement used on system on which it is being installed. Click Next to continue. 11. Review the information and click Install if satisfied that it is correct to install the necessary codecs. The installation will take a few seconds.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera 12. If desired, any of the three configuration utilities included with the ffdshow installation can be launched by checking the appropriate box. Click Finish to complete the installation. NOTE: To download the latest copy of ffdshow please check the ffdshow website http://ffdshow.en.softonic.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera A Technical Specifications Camera General Sensor: 1/4” color CMOS SOC image sensor Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels Lens: 1/3” CS‐Mount, replaceable Focal Length: 6mm F/No: F1.8 Minimum illumination: 0.5 Lux @ F1.8 Minimum Object Distance (M.O.D.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera LED Power, Link Reset Button Reset settings Power Consumption 9 Watts Power 12V, 1.5A external power adapter Dimension 170 x 80 x 40mm (6.7 x 3.2 x 1.6 in.) Stand Dimension 128 mm (4.7 in.) Weight Camera: 260g (9.2 oz.) Stand: 116g (4.1 oz.) Temperature Operating: 0°C ~ 40°C (39°F ~ 104°F) Storage: ‐15°C ~ 60°C (5°F ~ 140°F) Certification CE, FCC Requirement To View Internet Explorer 6.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Video Profile 1‐2 ‐ Encoding type: MPEG‐4 and MJPEG ‐ Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 ‐ Frame rate: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 ‐ Fixed bit rate: 64k, 128k, 256k, 384k, 512k, 768k, 1M, 1.5M, 2M Profile 3 ‐ Encoding type: MJPEG ‐ Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 ‐ Frame rate: 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 ‐ Fixed bit rate: 64k, 128k, 256k, 384k, 512k, 768k, 1M, 1.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera B I/O Terminal Application Typically used in association with programming scripts for developing applications for motion detection, event triggering, alarm notification via e-mail, and a variety of external control functions. The 8-pin I/O Terminal Block is located on the rear panel and provides the interface of a photocoupled switch output and a photo-coupled input.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Interface Schematic 1. Output device (load) is driven by external power supply. AC/ DC DO- Load DO+ 2. Input device (active control device) has independent power supply. DI+ DI- 3. RS-485 Interface.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera Limited Warranty TRENDware warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase.
TV-IP512P ProView PoE Internet Camera THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT TRENDWARE’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of California. AC/DC Power Adapter, Cooling Fan, and Power Supply carry 1 year warranty.
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