Hitachi CP-X8 User Manual

Hitachi CP-X8 Manual

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    Projector CPX7/CPX8/CPX9 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About
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    function 24 Maintenance 58 Replacing the lamp 58 EASY MENU 26 Cleaning and replacing the air filter . . 60 Aspect, Auto keystone, Keystone, Other care 62 Picture mode, Eco mode, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Advanced menu, Exit Troubleshooting 63 Related messages 63 Regarding
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    The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen. ü This projector realizes the large projection package Please see the Contents of package section in the User's Manual (concise) which is a book. Require of your dealer immediately
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    it is too hot. ►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light is not good for your eyes. ►Do not handle the elevator buttons without holding the projector, since the projector may drop down. ►Do not use the security bar and slot to prevent
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    , 24) (3) MENU button (&24) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) BLANK button (&23) (5) POWER indicator (&12, 14, 64) (6) TEMP indicator (&64) (7) LAMP indicator (&64) %/$1. 0
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    10) MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button (&17, 49) (22) (11) VOLUME - button (&16) (12) PAGE UP button * (24) (13) PAGE DOWN button * (14) VOLUME + button (&16 12) (14) (11) (13) (15) (18) (21) (23) (25) (26) Back of the remote control NOTE • Any button marked with "*" is not supported on this projector
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    . • For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (&70) and service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation. a Screen size (diagonal) type (inch) m 30 0.8 40 1.0 50 1.3 60 1.5 70
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    Setting up Arrangement (continued) a Screen size (diagonal) type (inch) m 30 0.8 40 1.0 50 1.3 60 1.5 70 1.8 80 2.0 90 2.3 100 2.5 120 3.0 150 3.8 200 5.1 250 6.4 300 7.6 4 : 3 screen b Projection distance min. max. c1
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    , and leave installing and removing the projector with the mounting accessories to the service personnel. • Read and keep the user's manual of the mounting accessories used. CAUTION ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such places could cause fire
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    your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices R AUDIO IN Speakers (with an amplifier) WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories. ►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged
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    PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC's external RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display.) For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop PC. • When the picture resolution is changed on a PC
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    anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Refer to the figure to choose an anti-theft chain or wire. Also the security slot for the Kensington lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool. 12 mm Security slot Security bar Anti-theft chain or wire 18
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    to replace HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.LR6 or R6P) according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control. 3. Replace out the leakage and then replace a battery. If the projector's remote sensor. This projector signals to the projector (Class 1 LED signal to the projector. • The
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    . The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. Then POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the
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    Power on/off Precaution for lens cover attachment and removal When you attach or remove the lens cover, move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the figure. 15
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    SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME ON UP 㧗 DOWN OFF ࡯ KEYSTONE MY BUTTON MUTE 1 2 AUDIO menu (40). POSITION MENU ● Even if the projector is in the standby state, the volume can be adjustedENTER when both of following conditions are satisfied. ESC RESET - NORMAL is selected
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    While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected (47). / DOC. CAMERA button on the remote control. The input signal will be changed into the signal you set as MY SOURCE (49). MY SOURCE / DOC.
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    an input signal is detected. Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn.  F or a computer signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10  F or an HDMI signal NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10
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    the elevator feet. 4. After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, put the projector down gently. 5. If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the projector when twisting the feet. 1 5 To loose an elevator foot, pull up the elevator
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    PC model. ● T he items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (50).MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK Adjusting the position 1. Press POSITION button on the
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    . (1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. (2) MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the ◄/► buttons INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, automatic vertical keystone correction may not work
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    . When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the first time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the the magnification ratio. The magnification ratio will be adjusted with fine steps. And changes in the ratio in single steps are subtle so they may be hard to
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    projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector are pressed. ● You can change the function assigned to the BLANK button wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp is on, use the BLANK function above
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    㧗 the projector is displaying any menu, the MENU button on the projector works DOWN Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select a menu. If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the EASY MENU. The items in the instructed in the OSD to operate the item. (continued on next page) 24
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    Using the menu function (continued) Operating 3. To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position,
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    EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE
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    for confirmation. Selecting the OK using the ► button performs resetting. See the FILTER TIME item in OPTION menu (48). LANGUAGE Using the ◄/► buttons changes the display language. See the LANGUAGE item in SCREEN menu (41). ADVANCED MENU Press the ► or ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE
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    can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjustment by pressing the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp  Gray scale of 15 steps The eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the
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    the ENTER button. Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as below. No pattern ð Gray scale of 9 steps Ramp  Gray HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. TINT Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the tint
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    Strong • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button
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    (2) applies. (1) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO. (2) HDMI FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to AUTO, and the projector recognizes that it receives video signals. (continued on next page) 31
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    IMAGE menu Item Description V POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ó Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V
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    the PC model. • The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (50). 33
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    INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons
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    is selected, the functions COLOR (PICTURE menu), TINT (PICTURE menu) and OVER SCAN (IMAGE menu) are unavailable. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the digital range for input from the HDMI port. AUTO ó NORMAL ó ENHANCED HDMI RANGE AUTO NORMAL ENHANCED Feature automatically sets the optimum
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    • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the port. To input component video signal to the projector, an RCA to D-sub cable or adapter is required. • In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain input signals. In such a case
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    input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the using CUSTOM ↓ the buttons. This function may not support all resolutions. (5) Move the cursor to OK on The message "ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO CHANGE RESOLUTION?" appears. To save the setting, press the
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    the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, execute this function again. • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well
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    state, the power consumption is lowered with some functional restrictions as below. - The RS-232C communication control is disabled except turning the projector on and changing the STANDBY MODE setting. - The STANDBY of the MONITOR OUT (below) is invalid, and no signal is output from the MONITOR
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    projected, the audio signal from the input port selected in step (2) is output to both the AUDIO OUT port and built-in speaker of this projector. However, the built-in speaker does not work when SPEAKER is set to OFF. (1) Choose a picture input port using the ▲/▼ buttons. Choose AUDIO OUT STANDBY
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    as the standard screen. BLUE, WHITE, BLACK : P lain screens in each color. • To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL screen will change to the plain black screen after several minutes. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is
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    SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. S electing this item displays a dialog titled
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    The indication of "FREEZE" and "II" while freezing the screen by pressing the FREEZE button. The indication of the TEMPLATE displayed by changing. • When the OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is frozen. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (23). (continued on next page) 43
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    menu Item Description SOURCE NAME Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use or all characters will be erased. The name can be a maximum of 16 characters. (7) To change an already inserted character, press the ▲ button to move the cursor to the first line, and
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    SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is
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    required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not work properly, depending is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. The information covers the entire screen. Not all of the C.C.
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    cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. OPTION Automatic keystone distortion correction will be executed whenever changing the slant of the projector. OFF : This function is disabled. Please
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    ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button. CANCEL  OK • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp. • For the lamp replacement, see the section "Replacing the lamp" (58, 59
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    : Performs automatic keystone distortion correction (38). • M Y MEMORY: Loads one of adjustment data stored (30). When more than one data are saved, the adjustment changes every time the MY BUTTON is pressed. When no data is saved in memory, the dialog "No saved data" appears. When the current
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    , such as input image, signal cable to the projector, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually. GHOST 1. Select a color element of ghost using the
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    lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. ON ó OFF • ". It shows the information about the current input. SERVICE (continued) • The "FRAME LOCK" message on the setting. Note that the LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LANGUAGE, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY settings, and
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    SECURITY menu. • It is strongly recommended the factory default password to be changed as soon as possible. • If an incorrect password is input, the the INPUT button for 3 seconds while pressing the ► button on the projector. (2). The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. Contact your dealer
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    about 30 seconds, please make note of the password during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to MyScreen PASSWORD on/off menu. When a password is set for MyScreen: • The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable
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    the Enter PIN code box is displayed. This function will activate only when the projector is started after AC power is turned off. • Please do not forget your the INPUT button for 3 seconds while pressing the ► button on the projector. The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed. • If there is no
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    TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal. • To display the signal again, set this function OFF. • After about 5 minutes of displaying the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm, the lamp will turn off. • Keystone adjustment feature has been prohibited
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    ; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the projector will return to the MY TEXT PASSWORD on/off menu. 2 Turning off the
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    the START UP screen and the INPUT_ INFORMATION when the INFORMATION on the SERVICE menu is chosen. • This function is available only when the MY and use the ◄/► buttons to move the cursor on the character to be changed. After pressing the ENTER or INPUT button, the character is selected. Then,
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    to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. Prepare a new lamp. If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp. Lamp cover In case of replacement by yourself, follow the following procedure. 3. Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the
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    In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken. • Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or
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    the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to sufficiently cool down. 2 2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the filter cover. 3. Pick and pull up the
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    the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector. NOTE • Please replace the air filter when it is damaged or too soiled. • When you replace the projection lamp, please replace the air filter. An air filter of specified type will come together with
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    . CAUTION ►Please take right care of the projector according to the following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. ►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. ►Do not polish or wipe with hard
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    please set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH. A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the "Cleaning and replacing the air filter" section of this manual. After you have cleaned or
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    is displayed after the remedy, please change the lamp referring to the section "Replacing the lamp". Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Blinking In Red Turned off The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes
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    , please set FAN SPEED of SERVICE item in OPTION menu to HIGH (50). Lighting In Green Simultaneous blinking in Red It is time to clean the air filter. Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change the air filter referring to the section "Cleaning and replacing the air filter". After
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 10 minutes, then turn the power on again. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has (Continued on next page) Reference page 12 12, 14 58, 59 10 - 16, 17 16, 23, 49 66
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    Troubleshooting 28 No pictures are function. displayed. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. Make sure that the computer can . Color settings are not correctly adjusted. Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings,
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    Troubleshooting 39 menu. The lamp is approaching the end of its product lifetime. Replace the lamp. 58, 59 or stripes appear on the screen. When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear the IMAGE menu smaller. Excessive VIDEO NR. Change the setting of VIDEO NR in the INPUT
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    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. • The projector may make a
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    Specifications Specifications Specifications Item Product name Liquid Crystal Panel Lamp Speaker Power supply Power consumption Temperature range Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional parts Specification Liquid crystal projector 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) 200 W UHB 1 W AC 100-
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    Specifications (continued) Specifications 221 306 77 83 [unit: mm] 71
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