Clarion BD159RG User Manual

Owner’s manual / Mode d’emploi  
Bedienungsanleitung / Istruzioni per l’uso  
Gebruiksaanwijzing / Manual de instrucciones  
Bruksanvisning / Manual de instruções  
DB158R/DB158RB  
BD159R/BD159RG  
CD RECEIVER  
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR CD  
CD-RECEIVER  
RICEVITORE A CD  
CD-RECEIVER  
RECEPTOR CON REPRODUCTOR DE CD  
CD-SPELARE/RECEIVER  
RECEPTOR CD  
CAUTIONS:  
This appliance contains a laser system and  
is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER  
PRODUCT”. To use this model properly,  
read this Owner’s Manual carefully and keep  
this manual for your future reference. In  
case of any trouble with this player, please  
contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service  
station”. To prevent direct exposure to the  
laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.  
!CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER  
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S  
MANUAL MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS  
Contents  
1. CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................... 2  
2. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3  
Handling Compact Discs ................................................................................................................. 3  
LCD Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 3  
3. DCP ................................................................................................................................................. 4  
4. NOMENCLATURE .......................................................................................................................... 5  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions ...................................................................................... 5  
5. OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 6  
Basic Operations ............................................................................................................................. 6  
Radio Operations ............................................................................................................................. 7  
RDS Operations .............................................................................................................................. 7  
CD Operations ................................................................................................................................. 9  
6. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 10  
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ............................................................................................................ 10  
8. ERROR DISPLAYS ........................................................................................................................11  
2. PRECAUTIONS  
1. This unit is applicable for on-road 4 wheel  
Handling Compact Discs  
vehicle purpose only. Use for tractor, fork  
truck, bulldozer, off road vehicle, 2 or 3  
wheel motor bicycle, marine boat or other  
special purpose vehicle is not appropriate.  
Use only compact discs bearing the  
mark.  
Do not play heart-shaped, octagonal, or other  
2. When the inside of the car is very cold and  
specially shaped compact discs.  
the player is used soon after switching on the  
heater moisture may form on the disc or the  
optical parts of the player and proper  
Handling  
• Compared to ordinary music CDs, CD-R and  
playback may not be possible. If moisture  
CD-RW discs are both easily affected by high  
forms on the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth.  
temperature and humidity and some of CD-R  
If moisture forms on the optical parts of the  
and CD-RW discs may not be played.  
player, do not use the player for about one  
Therefore, do not leave them for a long time in  
the car.  
hour. The condensation will disappear  
naturally allowing normal operation.  
• Never stick labels on the surface of the  
3. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which  
compact disc or mark the surface with a pencil  
cause severe vibration may cause the sound  
or pen.  
to skip.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:.  
LCD Screen  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS  
In extreme cold, the screen movement may  
slow down and the screen may darken, but this  
is normal. The screen will recover when it  
returns to normal temperature.  
PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE  
MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE  
WARRANTY.  
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3. DCP  
The control panel can be detached to prevent  
theft. When detaching the control panel, store it  
in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL)  
case to prevent scratches.  
Storing the DCP in the DCP Case  
Hold the DCP, in the orientation as shown in the  
figure below, and put it into the supplied DCP  
case. (Ensure the DCP is in the correct  
orientation.)  
We recommend taking the DCP with you when  
leaving the car.  
DCP  
Removing the DCP  
1. Press the [SRC] button for 1 second or  
longer to switch off the power.  
2. Press in the [RELEASE] button.  
DCP case  
[RELEASE] button  
CAUTION  
• The DCP can easily be damaged by  
shocks. After removing it, be careful not to  
drop it or subject it to strong shocks.  
• When the Release button is pressed and  
the DCP is unlocked, the car’s vibrations  
may cause it to fall. To prevent damage to  
the DCP, always store it in its case after  
detaching it. (See figure below.)  
The DCP is unlocked  
3. Remove the DCP.  
• The connector connecting the main unit  
and the DCP is an extremely important  
part. Be careful not to damage it by  
pressing on it with fingernails, pens,  
screwdrivers, etc.  
DCP Rear Panel  
Main Unit Front  
DCP  
Attaching the DCP  
1. Insert the right side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
DCP  
connector  
Main unit connector  
2. Insert the left side of the DCP into the main  
unit.  
Note:  
2.  
• If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry  
cloth only.  
DCP  
1.  
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4. NOMENCLATURE  
Note:  
Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter 1. CONTROLSon page 2.  
Names of the Buttons and their Functions  
[RELEASE] button  
Press the [RELEASE] button to unlock the  
[AF] button  
Press the button to turn on or off the AF  
DCP.  
(Alternative Frequency) function.  
When the button is pressed and held,  
Regional function can select ON or OFF.  
[ROTARY] knob  
Adjust the volume by turning the knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise.  
[BND] button  
Use the knob to perform various settings.  
Switches the band, or seek tuning or manual  
tuning while in the radio mode.  
[CD SLOT]  
CD insertion slot.  
Plays a first track while in the CD mode.  
[SRC] button  
Press the button to turn on the power.  
[PTY] button  
Use the button to set the PTY (Programme  
Type) standby mode or PTY items.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to turn off the power.  
[Q] button  
Switches the operation mode among the radio  
mode, etc.  
Ejects a CD when it is loaded into the unit.  
[DIRECT] button  
Stores a station into memory or recall it  
directly while in the radio mode.  
[A-M] button  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switch the MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
on/off.  
[RPT] button  
Plays repeatedly while in the CD mode.  
Use the button to switch to the audio mode  
(bass/treble, balance/fader).  
[RDM] button  
Performs random play while in the CD mode.  
[Z] button  
Use the button to select one of the three types  
of sound characteristics already stored in  
memory. (Z-Enhancer)  
[SCN] button  
Performs scan play for 10 seconds for each  
track while in the CD mode.  
[a], [d] button  
Selects a station while in the radio mode or  
selects a track when listening to a CD.  
[SS] button  
Press the [SS] button while keeping the [BND]  
button pressed, to turn the screen saver  
function on or off.  
Press and hold the button for 1 second or  
longer to switches the fast-forward/fast-  
backward.  
[
] button  
[P/A] button  
Plays or pauses a CD while in the CD mode.  
Performs preset scan while in the radio mode.  
When the button is pressed and held, auto  
store is performed.  
[TA] button  
Use the button to set the TA (Traffic  
Announcement) standby mode.  
[DISP] button  
Press the [DISP] button while keeping the  
[BND] button pressed, to switch the display  
indication (Main display, clock display).  
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5. OPERATIONS  
Basic Operations  
CAUTION  
Be sure to lower the volume before switching  
off the unit power or the ignition key. The unit  
remembers its last volume setting.  
If the display is changed by other button  
operation when the clock (CT) is displayed,  
the clock display returns automatically after  
the operation.  
Setting the Z-Enhancer  
This unit are provided with 3 types of sound  
tone effects stored in memory. Select the one  
you prefer.  
Turning on/off the power  
1. Press the [SRC] button to turn on the power.  
2. Press and hold the [SRC] button for 1 second  
1. Each time you press the [Z] button, the tone  
or longer to turn off the power for the unit.  
effect changes in the following order:  
Selecting a mode  
Z-ENHANCER 1(bass emphasized)  
1. Press the [SRC] button to change the  
operation mode.  
Z-ENHANCER 2(treble emphasized) ➜  
Z-ENHANCER 3(bass and treble  
emphasized) Z-EHCR OFF(no sound  
effect) Z-ENHANCER 1...  
Radio mode CD mode Radio mode...  
Adjusting the volume  
1. Turning the [ROTARY] knob clockwise  
increases the volume; turning it  
Turning on/off MAGNA BASS  
EXTEND  
1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second  
or longer to turn the MAGNA BASS EXTEND  
and M-B EXin the display lights on or off.  
counterclockwise decreases the volume.  
The volume level is from 0 (minimum) to  
33 (maximum).  
Audio Mode Adjustments  
CT (Clock Time) function  
1. Press the [A-M] button to select the  
adjustment mode. The mode switches as  
follows each time the [A-M] button is pressed:  
1. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then  
press the [DISP] button, the display switches  
to CT (Clock Time) from RDS data.  
BASS TREB BAL FAD Previous  
mode  
Triggered audio mute for cellular  
When the Z-Enhancer function is turned  
on, BASS (bass) and TRE (treble) cannot  
be selected.  
telephones  
This unit requires special wiring to mute the  
audio signal automatically when a cellular  
telephone rings in the car.  
2. Turning the [ROTARY] knob to adjust the  
selected audio mode.  
1. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then  
BASS (bass): Adjustment range; 7 to +7  
press the [  
] to select the TEL MUTEor  
TEL OFF.  
TREB (treble): Adjustment range; 7 to +7  
TEL MUTE : mutes the audio sound.  
TEL OFF : does not mute the audio sound.  
BAL (balance):Adjustment range; L13 to R 13  
FAD (fader): Adjustment range; F12 to R12  
3. When the adjustment is complete, press the  
[A-M] button several times until the function  
mode is reached.  
Illumination dimmer function  
When the illumination line of this unit is connected  
with the car-side illumination signal line, the  
display illumination of this unit dims in connection  
with turning on the car-side illumination.  
The display returns to the previous mode 7  
seconds after the adjustment.  
Switching display  
Turning the screen saver function  
1. Press and hold the [BND] button, and then  
press the [DISP] button to select the desired  
display.  
on or off  
1. Press the [SS] button while keeping the  
[BND] button pressed, to turn the screen  
saver function on or off.  
The display switches in the following order:  
Main display Clock (CT) display Main …  
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Radio Operations  
Listening to the radio  
Manual memory  
1. Press the [SRC] button and select the radio mode.  
The frequency or PS appears in the display.  
PS: Programme service name  
1. Select the desired station with seek tuning,  
manual tuning or preset tuning.  
2. Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] buttons  
for 2 seconds or longer to store the current  
station into preset memory.  
2. Press the [BND] button and select the radio  
band. Each time the button is pressed, the radio  
reception band changes in the following order:  
Auto store  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
F1 (FM1) F2 (FM2) F3 (FM3) ➜  
AM (MW/LW) F1 (FM1)...  
3. Press the [a] or [d] button to tune in the  
desired station.  
2. Press and hold the [P/A] button for 2  
seconds or longer. The stations with good  
reception are stored automatically to the  
preset channels.  
There are 3 types of tuning mode available,  
seek tuning, manual tuning and preset tuning.  
Seek tuning  
There are 2 types of seek tuning: DX SEEK and  
LOCAL SEEK.  
If auto store is performed in the FM bands,  
the stations are stored in FM3 even if FM1  
or FM2 was chosen for storing stations.  
GDX SEEK DX”  
Preset scan  
1. Press the [P/A] button.  
Press the [a] or [d] button to automatically  
seek a station.  
2. When a desired station is tuned in, press the  
[P/A] button again to continue receiving that  
station.  
GLOCAL SEEK LO”  
If you press and hold the [a] or [d] button for  
1 second or longer, local seek tuning is carried  
out. Broadcast stations with good reception  
sensitivity are selected.  
Note:  
Be careful not to press and hold the [P/A] button  
for 2 seconds or longer, otherwise the auto store  
function is engaged and the unit starts storing  
stations.  
Manual tuning  
There are 2 ways available: Quick tuning and  
step tuning.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
If MANUis not lit in the display, press  
and hold the [BND] button for 1 second or  
longer. MANUis lit in the display and  
manual tuning is now available.  
RDS Operations  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
This unit has a built-in RDS decoder system that  
supports broadcast stations transmitting RDS  
data.  
2. Tune into a station.  
When using the RDS function, always set the  
radio to FM mode.  
GQuick tuning:  
Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 1  
second or longer to tune in a station.  
AF (Alternative Frequency) function  
The AF function switches to a different  
frequency on the same network in order to  
maintain optimum reception.  
GStep tuning:  
Press the [a] or [d] button to manually tune  
in a station.  
The factory default setting is ON.  
GSwitching ON/OFF the AF function  
Recalling a preset station  
A total of 24 preset positions (6-FM1, 6-FM2, 6-  
FM3, 6-AM) exists to store individual radio  
stations in memory.  
1. Press the [AF] button to turn on/off the AF  
function.  
If the reception of the current broadcast  
station deteriorates, SEARCHappears in  
the display and the radio searches for the  
same programme on another frequency.  
1. Press the [BND] button and select the  
desired band (FM or AM (MW/LW)).  
2. Press the corresponding [DIRECT] button to  
recall the stored station.  
Press and hold one of the [DIRECT]  
buttons for 2 seconds or longer to store  
that station into preset memory.  
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RDS Operations  
REG (Regional programme) function  
When the REG function is ON, the optimum  
regional station can be received. When this  
function is OFF, if the regional station area  
switches as you drive, a regional station for that  
region is received.  
Auto store function for TP stations  
With TAlit in the display, press and hold the  
[P/A] button for 2 seconds or longer. The TP  
stations with the good reception sensitivity are  
stored into preset memory.  
Even if you select F1 (FM1) or F2 (FM2), a TP  
station is stored into memory for F3 (FM3).  
Notes:  
This function is disabled when a national station  
such as BBC R2 is being received.  
The REG function ON/OFF setting is valid when  
the AF function is ON.  
PTY (Programme Type) function  
This function enables you to listen to a  
broadcast of the selected programme type when  
it starts even if the unit is on a function mode  
other than radio.  
GSwitching the REG function ON/OFF  
1. Press and hold the [AF] button for 1 second  
Some countries do not yet have PTY  
or longer to turn on/off the REG function.  
broadcast.  
Manually tuning a regional station  
in the same network  
1. This function is valid when the AF function is  
ON and the REG function is OFF.  
GSetting the PTY standby mode  
When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY  
standby mode is turned on. The PTY item name  
appears in the display.  
Note:  
GCancelling the PTY standby mode  
This function can be used when a regional  
broadcast of the same network is received.  
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons to  
When you press and hold the [PTY] button for 1  
second or longer, the PTY standby mode is  
cancelled.  
call out the regional station.  
GCancelling a PTY interrupt broadcast  
3. If the reception condition of the called out  
station is bad, press the [DIRECT] button of  
the same number. The unit receives a local  
station on the same network.  
Press the [PTY] button during the PTY interrupt  
broadcast, the PTY interrupt is cancelled and  
the unit returns to PTY standby mode.  
Selecting PTY  
TA (Traffic Announcement) function  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the unit  
goes into PTY select mode.  
GSetting the TA standby mode  
If you press the [TA] button when only TPis lit  
in the display, TPand TAlight in the display  
and the unit is set into the TA standby mode  
until a traffic announcement is broadcast. When  
a traffic announcement broadcast starts, TRA  
INFOappears in the display. If you press the  
[TA] button while a traffic announcement  
broadcast is being received, the traffic  
announcement broadcast reception is cancelled  
and the unit goes into the TA standby mode.  
2. Press any one of the [DIRECT] buttons.  
Alternatively, turn the [ROTARY] knob  
clockwise or counterclockwise to select the  
desired PTY.  
3. The PTY select mode is cancelled  
automatically 7 seconds after a PTY is  
selected.  
PTY seek  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY  
select mode is turned on.  
GCancelling the TA standby mode  
With TPand TAlit in the display, press the  
[TA] button. The TAin the display goes off and  
the TA standby mode is cancelled.  
2. Select PTY.  
3. Press the [a] or [d] button. If you press  
the [d] button, the unit seeks a PTY  
broadcast moving up the frequencies; if you  
press the [a] button, it seeks moving down  
the frequencies.  
If TPis not lit, pressing the [TA] button  
searches for a TP station.  
GSearching for a TP station  
When TPis not lit, if you press the [TA] button,  
TAin the display lights and the unit  
automatically receives a TP station.  
If no station with the selected PTY  
broadcast can be received, the unit returns  
to the PTY select mode.  
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RDS Operations  
CD Operations  
PTY preset memory  
1. When you press the [PTY] button, the PTY  
select mode is turned on.  
Listening to a CD already inserted  
Press the [SRC] button to select the CD mode.  
Play starts automatically.  
2. Turn the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or  
Pausing play  
counterclockwise to select the desired PTY.  
1. Press the [  
] button to pause play.  
The 29 types of PTY below can be selected.  
2. To resume CD play, press the [  
again.  
] button  
NEWS, AFFAIRS (Todays events), INFO  
(Information), SPORT, EDUCATE  
(Education), DRAMA, CULTURE,  
Ejecting a CD  
1. Press the [Q] to eject the CD. Take it out  
SCIENCE, VARIED (Variety), POP M (Pop  
music), ROCK M (Rock music), EASY M  
(Easy music), LIGHT M (Light music),  
CLASSICS, OTHER M (Other music),  
WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN (For  
children), SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN,  
TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY,  
NATION M (Nation music), OLDIES, FOLK M  
(Folk music), DOCUMENT (Documentaries)  
from the ejected position.  
Note:  
If a CD is left in the ejected position for 15 seconds,  
the CD is automatically reloaded (Auto reload).  
Track-up / track-down  
1. Press the [a] or [d] button to select the  
desired track.  
Fast-forward/fast-backward  
1. Press and hold the [a] or [d] button for 1  
second or longer to quickly more fastward or  
backward through the disc.  
3. If you press and hold any one of the  
[DIRECT] buttons for 2 seconds or longer,  
the selected PTY is stored into that preset  
channel memory.  
Top function  
Emergency broadcast  
1. Press the [BND] button to play the first track  
(track No. 1) on the disc.  
If an emergency broadcast is received, all the  
function mode operations are stopped.  
ALARMappears in the display and the  
emergency broadcast can be heard.  
Scan play  
The scan play locates and plays the first 10  
seconds of each track on a disc automatically.  
GCancelling an emergency broadcast  
If you press the [AF] button, emergency  
broadcast reception is cancelled.  
1. Press the [SCN] button to start scan play.  
SCNlights in the display.  
2. To cancel the scan play, press the [SCN]  
button again. SCNgoes off from the display  
and the current track continues to play.  
Volume setting of TA, emergency  
broadcast (ALARM) and PTY  
1. During a TA, ALARM or PTY interrupt, turn  
the [ROTARY] knob clockwise or  
Repeat play  
The repeat play continuously plays the current  
track.  
counterclockwise to set the volume to the  
desired level (0 to 33).  
1. Press the [RPT] button. RPTlights in the  
CD Operations  
Loading a CD  
Insert a CD into the centre of the CD SLOT with  
the labeled side facing up. LOADINGappears  
in the display, the CD enters into the slot, and the  
play starts.  
display and the current track is repeated.  
2. To cancel the repeat play, press the [RPT]  
button again. RPTgoes off from the display  
and normal play resumes.  
Random play  
The random play selects and plays individual  
tracks on a disc in no particular order.  
Notes:  
Do not put your hand, fingers, or foreign objects  
into the CD SLOT.  
If a CD has already been loaded, another CD  
cannot be inserted. Do not insert another one  
forcefully.  
1. Press the [RDM] button. RDMlights in the  
display, an individual track is selected  
randomly and play begins.  
2. To cancel the random play, press the [RDM]  
button again. RDMgoes off and normal  
play resumes.  
Discs not bearing the  
mark cannot be  
played with the unit. CD-ROMs cannot be played.  
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6. SPECIFICATIONS  
Radio section  
Tuning System: PLL synthesizer tuner  
General  
Output Power: 4 25 W (DIN 45324, +B=14.4V)  
Receiving Frequencies:  
Power Supply Voltage:  
FM : 87.5 to 108 MHz (0.05 MHz steps)  
MW : 531 to 1602 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
LW : 153 to 279 kHz (3 kHz steps)  
14.4 V DC (10.8 to 15.6 V allowable),  
negative ground  
Power Consumption: Less than 15 A  
Speaker Impedance: 4 (4 to 8 allowable)  
Auto Antenna Rated Current: 500 mA or less  
Weight:  
CD player section  
System: Compact disc digital audio system  
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ( 1 dB)  
Signal to Noise Ratio: 100 dB (1 kHz) IHF-A  
Dynamic Range: 93 dB (1 kHz)  
Main unit: 1.2 kg  
Dimensions:  
Main unit : 178 (W) 50 (H) 155 (D) mm  
Distortion: 0.03%  
Note:  
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for further improvement.  
7. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Power does not turn on.  
(No sound is produced.)  
Fuse is blown.  
Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If  
the fuse blows again, consult your store of  
purchase.  
Incorrect wiring.  
Consult your store of purchase.  
Compact disc cannot be  
loaded.  
Another compact disc is  
already loaded.  
Eject the compact disc before loading the new  
one.  
Sound skips or is noisy.  
Compact disc is dirty.  
Clean the compact disc with a soft cloth.  
Compact disc is heaviiy  
scratched or warped.  
Replace with a compact disc with no scratches.  
Sound is bad directly after  
power is turned on.  
Water droplets may form on  
the internal lens when the car  
is parked in a humid place.  
Let dry for about 1 hour with the power on.  
Nothing happens when  
buttons are pressed.  
Display is not accurate.  
Microprocessor has  
malfunctioned due to noise,  
etc.  
Turn off the power, then press the Release  
button and remove the DCP.  
Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with  
a thin rod.  
Reset button  
DCP or main unit connectors Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with  
are dirty. cleaning alcohol.  
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8. ERROR DISPLAYS  
If an error occurs, one of the following displays is displayed.  
Take the measures described below to eliminate the problem.  
Error Display  
ERROR 2  
Cause  
Measure  
A CD is caught inside the CD deck and is  
not ejected.  
This is a failure of CD decks mechanism and  
consult your store of purchase.  
ERROR 3  
A CD cannot be played due to scratches,  
etc.  
Replace with a non-scratched,  
non-warped-disc.  
If an error display other than the ones described above appears, press the reset button. If the problem  
persists, turn off the power and consult your store of purchase.  
DB158R/BD159R  
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Clarion Co., Ltd.  
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2004: Clarion Co., Ltd.  
Printed in China / Imprimé en Chine / Gedruckt in China / Stampato in Cina  
Gedrukt in China / Impreso en China / Tryckt i Kina / Impresso na China  
PE-2725E  
280-8131-00  
2004/12  

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