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Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on -screen display 16 Setting the speaker configuration 18 Setting the...names 62 Contents Before using Important Safeguards 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this manual will enable you for future reference. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ ...
Please read this manual for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Control Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on -screen display 16 Setting the speaker configuration 18 Setting the...names 62 Contents Before using Important Safeguards 2 Precautions 3 Features 4 Supplied accessories 4 Before operating this manual will enable you for future reference. A / V Receiver TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Instruction Manual STANDBY/ON STAND-BY POWER ON OFF A SPEAKERS B PHONES DIMMER FM MUTE/ MODE DOWN TUNING UP CHARACTER/ MEMORY SP/SYS AUDIO BASS/ ...
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..., provides information with a polarized plug having one way. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The appliance has been exposed to the receiver, be moved with a cart or stand PORTABLE CART WARNING that produce heat. 10. The user should be routed so that its proper ventilation. Outdoor Antenna...
..., provides information with a polarized plug having one way. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; The appliance has been exposed to the receiver, be moved with a cart or stand PORTABLE CART WARNING that produce heat. 10. The user should be routed so that its proper ventilation. Outdoor Antenna...
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... corresponding technical standards such as practical. In case of warranty claim, please report this switch to the terminal which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on , ...a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. GERMERING, GERMANY K.OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is illegal without permission of cable entry as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3)....
... corresponding technical standards such as practical. In case of warranty claim, please report this switch to the terminal which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on , ...a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. GERMERING, GERMANY K.OTSU ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 IMPORTANT A 5 amp fuse is illegal without permission of cable entry as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3)....
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... all channels s Banana-plug posts for all channels s High-quality extruded heat sink s Oversized power transformer s (TX-DS777) 105 W x 5 (8 Ω 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.08% THD FTC) 135 W x 5 (6 Ω 1 kHz 0.1% THD FTC) s (TX-DS676) 85 W x 5 (8 Ω 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.08% THD FTC) 110 W x 5 (6...see page 34) which is purchased.) Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. US Pat. THX Select receivers also features proprietary THX technologies (e.g. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from ...
... all channels s Banana-plug posts for all channels s High-quality extruded heat sink s Oversized power transformer s (TX-DS777) 105 W x 5 (8 Ω 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.08% THD FTC) 135 W x 5 (6 Ω 1 kHz 0.1% THD FTC) s (TX-DS676) 85 W x 5 (8 Ω 20 Hz-20 kHz 0.08% THD FTC) 110 W x 5 (6...see page 34) which is purchased.) Memory Preservation This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. US Pat. THX Select receivers also features proprietary THX technologies (e.g. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from ...
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..., remove the batteries if the remote controller is appropriate. 1 2 3 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Receiver approx. 5 m (16 feet) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. driver into the battery compartment. The but this switch to conform... 220-230V 120V Setting the AM tuning step frequency (Worldwide models only) Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. TX-DS777 TAPE V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR 9 kHz 10 kHz AM FREQUENCY STEP SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS ...
..., remove the batteries if the remote controller is appropriate. 1 2 3 Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚ 30˚ Receiver approx. 5 m (16 feet) Installing the remote controller batteries 1. driver into the battery compartment. The but this switch to conform... 220-230V 120V Setting the AM tuning step frequency (Worldwide models only) Worldwide models are installed and seated correctly, replace the compartment cover. TX-DS777 TAPE V S IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR 9 kHz 10 kHz AM FREQUENCY STEP SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS ...
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...TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R CD GMD PHONO R L L L R L V S OUT VIDEO-1 IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER.../ON button, to the rear of purchase. They both this connector. When you have Onkyo z connectors. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector (TX-DS777 only) If you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote...
...TX-DS676 DIGITAL INPUT R AMP IN COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 FRONT PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND MULTI CHANNEL INPUT R CD GMD PHONO R L L L R L V S OUT VIDEO-1 IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER.../ON button, to the rear of purchase. They both this connector. When you have Onkyo z connectors. OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT connector (TX-DS777 only) If you control such a DVD player or MD recorder, point the remote...
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...DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 8 6 VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) V S OUT VIDEO-1 IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 DVD OUT IN IN IN MONITOR ...R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Audio connection cable L (Left) L Video connection cable R (Right) R Video Disc Player Digital video equipment or Video cassette recorder DIGITAL OUT...
...DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 8 6 VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) V S OUT VIDEO-1 IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 DVD OUT IN IN IN MONITOR ...R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Audio connection cable L (Left) L Video connection cable R (Right) R Video Disc Player Digital video equipment or Video cassette recorder DIGITAL OUT...
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... R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connect your DVD player to the VIDEO-4 / VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks. If a momaural video camera is not used with only a monitor TV ...this jack is used instead of an external decoder (such as possible. When this receiver. Connecting video equipment through S-video connectors • The signals input from the V IN jack will be assigned to the S OUT jack; TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT ...
... R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connect your DVD player to the VIDEO-4 / VIDEO CAM INPUT jacks. If a momaural video camera is not used with only a monitor TV ...this jack is used instead of an external decoder (such as possible. When this receiver. Connecting video equipment through S-video connectors • The signals input from the V IN jack will be assigned to the S OUT jack; TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT ...
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...L R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers. SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER R L FRONT...connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously. 2. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections....
...L R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Note: To prevent damage to connect a second pair of front speakers. SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER R L FRONT...connected in parallel to both the right and left channel terminals simultaneously. 2. REMOTE CONTROL TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Front SpeakerA L ch. Connecting speakers • This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections....
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... R L L L R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L... a subwoofer Use the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack to listen at louder volumes than with a built-in use, replace the jumper plugs. TX-DS777/676 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND...
... R L L L R L V S VIDEO-1 OUT IN VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 OUT IN IN ANTENNA AM FM 75 DVD IN (REC) OUT TAPE MONITOR OUT V S AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. TX-DS777 IN (PLAY) R L VIDEO S VIDEO OSD SELECTOR SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS A R L R L CENTER SPEAKER CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER R L... a subwoofer Use the PREOUT SUBWOOFER jack to listen at louder volumes than with a built-in use, replace the jumper plugs. TX-DS777/676 DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL 1 COAXIAL 2 OPTICAL 1 PRE OUT FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER OPTICAL 2 SURROUND FRONT SUB WOOFER CENTER SURROUND...
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... MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 2. If this receiver's power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with jumper plugs. If you turn off . Remove the jumper plugs. See "Connecting power amplifiers...
... MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 2. If this receiver's power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with jumper plugs. If you turn off . Remove the jumper plugs. See "Connecting power amplifiers...
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... A 4. Insert into slit C. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into the hole. Re-install the cover. Slit C Directional linkage type splitter To receiver To TV (or VCR) Directional Iinkage Do not use a directional linkage type splitter. Release the lever to the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (Other than...
... A 4. Insert into slit C. Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into the hole. Re-install the cover. Slit C Directional linkage type splitter To receiver To TV (or VCR) Directional Iinkage Do not use a directional linkage type splitter. Release the lever to the 75/300 ohm antenna adapter (Other than...
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... a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna. • To avoid the risk of an outdoor antenna is received. ANTENNA AM FM 75 ANTENNA AM FM 75 Outdoor antenna Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that will be more effective if it...only. Follow item 19 of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is not satisfactory with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Put it in various directions until the clearest signal is recommended. Making antenna connections U.S. and Canadian Others models ANTENNA ...
... a window or outside. • Do not remove the AM loop antenna. • To avoid the risk of an outdoor antenna is received. ANTENNA AM FM 75 ANTENNA AM FM 75 Outdoor antenna Connecting an FM outdoor antenna Please make sure that will be more effective if it...only. Follow item 19 of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is not satisfactory with push pins or similar implements in the position that you receive the clearest sound. Put it in various directions until the clearest signal is recommended. Making antenna connections U.S. and Canadian Others models ANTENNA ...
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"Config Setup?" For the TX-DS676, go to the next step. Yes: Your system is a THX speaker system. (The following steps...AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 SP/SYS SETUP SPEAKERS A TUNED AUTO PRESET/MODE ADJ 2 PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE... the unit is NOT connected. Large: Large surround speakers are unnecessary.) No : Your system is used . 7. For the TX-DS777, "All Ch For THX" appears. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 4. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button. Press the...
"Config Setup?" For the TX-DS676, go to the next step. Yes: Your system is a THX speaker system. (The following steps...AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 1 SP/SYS SETUP SPEAKERS A TUNED AUTO PRESET/MODE ADJ 2 PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE ADJ PUSH TO ENTER PRESET/MODE... the unit is NOT connected. Large: Large surround speakers are unnecessary.) No : Your system is used . 7. For the TX-DS777, "All Ch For THX" appears. Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER. 4. Press the SP/SYS SETUP button. Press the...
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UP the frequency increases. Select the station to which you to receive RDS broadcasts. the frequency decreases. • The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps in FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) in AM each time will ...be in as follows: Frequency (preset No.) Listening mode 24 If the signal is sufficiently strong. In this button is received, scanning stops. • The European model allows you want to listen. At this time, the station will be heard. Use the TUNING UP/DOWN buttons...
UP the frequency increases. Select the station to which you to receive RDS broadcasts. the frequency decreases. • The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps in FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) in AM each time will ...be in as follows: Frequency (preset No.) Listening mode 24 If the signal is sufficiently strong. In this button is received, scanning stops. • The European model allows you want to listen. At this time, the station will be heard. Use the TUNING UP/DOWN buttons...
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... SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button repeatedly. "Preset Erase? "Erase OK ? To stop canceling preset stations, press the CHARACTER/ MEMORY button. 4. " appears. 3. " appears. The received station will be stored in the specified preset number. • A total of 40 stations can be stored in a radio station on page 24.) 2. PUSH TO...
... SCAN CONTROLLER. Press the CHARACTER/MEMORY button repeatedly. "Preset Erase? "Erase OK ? To stop canceling preset stations, press the CHARACTER/ MEMORY button. 4. " appears. 3. " appears. The received station will be stored in the specified preset number. • A total of 40 stations can be stored in a radio station on page 24.) 2. PUSH TO...
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... CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. The selected source name appears on the display.
... CH LEVEL MODE DVD VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 VIDEO-3 VIDEO-4 TAPE FM AM PHONO C D DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VIDEO 4/VIDEO CAM INPUT S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R(MONO) AV RECEIVER TX-DS777 4 PHONES 1. The selected source name appears on the display.
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...European model, this button is correct. (See page 28,29.) • The Muting function may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema •... mode. 27 Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Change the display brightness using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When...
...European model, this button is correct. (See page 28,29.) • The Muting function may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the receiver. 3 ** Input Selector ** Input = DVD OPTICAL 1 Digital Input Setup Video Assign Setup IntelliVolume Setup Listening Dolby Mode= Pro Logic THX Cinema •... mode. 27 Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button. 3. Change the display brightness using the input selector buttons, you can operate the TX-DS777/676. 3 Use this button to set the digital input parameters on the Digital Input Setup screen. (See page 29.) • When...
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...SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. "PCM 44.1 kHz"). Selecting an input source A SPEAKERS B Selecting the speaker system The TX-DS777/676 can connect to two speaker systems. You can be selected. • "Input signal format" returns to "Listening mode" within ... Speaker system B (SPEAKERS B indicator appears) Press the SPEAKERS B button to turn on automatically turns off the speakers connected to receive RDS broadcasts. DISPLAY Changing the display The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button during surround playback or when multi-channel...
...SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER and SURROUND SPEAKERS terminals. "PCM 44.1 kHz"). Selecting an input source A SPEAKERS B Selecting the speaker system The TX-DS777/676 can connect to two speaker systems. You can be selected. • "Input signal format" returns to "Listening mode" within ... Speaker system B (SPEAKERS B indicator appears) Press the SPEAKERS B button to turn on automatically turns off the speakers connected to receive RDS broadcasts. DISPLAY Changing the display The display changes each time you press the DISPLAY button during surround playback or when multi-channel...
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...button 4. Note: 31 You cannot perform this adjustment when the listening mode is "Di- The display shows "Sleep 90min," which means the receiver automatically enters the standby mode after a specified time period. 1. Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display shows 10 minutes or...adjust the bass or treble level. Select "Listening mode Setup" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/ Cursor button to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. Falling asleep with the onscreen display 1. Press the BASS/TREBLE button. Press the MUTING button. ...
...button 4. Note: 31 You cannot perform this adjustment when the listening mode is "Di- The display shows "Sleep 90min," which means the receiver automatically enters the standby mode after a specified time period. 1. Note: Pressing the SLEEP button when the Sleep time display shows 10 minutes or...adjust the bass or treble level. Select "Listening mode Setup" and then press the right edge of the ENTER/ Cursor button to the TX-DS777/676 automatically after 90 minutes. 3. Falling asleep with the onscreen display 1. Press the BASS/TREBLE button. Press the MUTING button. ...