Operating Instructions
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... 74 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 75 Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER 77 Using Various Additional Functions 78 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 78 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 82 Settings and Adjustments 85 Using the Setup Display 85 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 86 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 87 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 89 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 90 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP 92 Additional...
... 74 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 75 Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER 77 Using Various Additional Functions 78 Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL 78 Controlling Your TV or AV Amplifier (Receiver) With the Supplied Remote 82 Settings and Adjustments 85 Using the Setup Display 85 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (LANGUAGE SETUP) . . . . . 86 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP 87 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP 89 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP 90 Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP 92 Additional...
Operating Instructions
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... DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 91) c continued 29 Quick Setup is finished and connections are using . The Setup Display for "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears. 12Press X/x to select the type of jack you are complete. Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to an amplifier (receiver) ? Hookups SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 FULL 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches the audio connection you selected...
... DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: DOLBY DIGITAL B-2 C-2 • D-PCM (page 91) c continued 29 Quick Setup is finished and connections are using . The Setup Display for "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears. 12Press X/x to select the type of jack you are complete. Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you wish to send to an amplifier (receiver) ? Hookups SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: COMPONENT OUT: 4:3 OUTPUT: 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 FULL 7 Press X/x to select the setting that matches the audio connection you selected...
Operating Instructions
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.... SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: LARGE CENTER: LARGE REAR: LARGE(REAR) SUBWOOFER: YES YES To set press then ENTER 30 17Press ENTER. D-2 • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 91) 13Press ENTER. "DTS" is finished. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: D-PCM DTS 14Press X/x to select the type of this player or...
.... SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: BALANCE: LEVEL: TEST TONE: OFF FRONT: LARGE CENTER: LARGE REAR: LARGE(REAR) SUBWOOFER: YES YES To set press then ENTER 30 17Press ENTER. D-2 • DOLBY DIGITAL (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder) (page 91) 13Press ENTER. "DTS" is finished. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: D-PCM DTS 14Press X/x to select the type of this player or...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO CDs, see page 37. DISC CHANGE +100 .-/>+/ENTER dial DIRECT SEARCH OPEN/ CLOSE ./> H X DISC SKIP +/- On the remote: Press DISC SKIP+/- Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a list of MP3 audio tracks that you leave it in the player. Additional operations A DISC EJECT OPEN/CLOSE H X x To change the disc Press DISC CHANGE to start playback. Press the .-/>+/ENTER dial to turn on this function, set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to play...
... VIDEO CDs, see page 37. DISC CHANGE +100 .-/>+/ENTER dial DIRECT SEARCH OPEN/ CLOSE ./> H X DISC SKIP +/- On the remote: Press DISC SKIP+/- Note Super Audio CD audio signals are not output from a list of MP3 audio tracks that you leave it in the player. Additional operations A DISC EJECT OPEN/CLOSE H X x To change the disc Press DISC CHANGE to start playback. Press the .-/>+/ENTER dial to turn on this function, set "AUTO POWER OFF" in "CUSTOM SETUP" to play...
Operating Instructions
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.... * DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only ** DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW only z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in continuous play mode indicator on . The OPEN/CLOSE button on the player and the remote do not work with DVD+RWs. Press ENTER to DISC EXPLORER or DVD, press DISC SKIP +/- . On the remote: Press .twice. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears...
.... * DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R only ** DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW only z Hints • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want to review a scene or dialog that you select "RESET" under "SETUP" in continuous play mode indicator on . The OPEN/CLOSE button on the player and the remote do not work with DVD+RWs. Press ENTER to DISC EXPLORER or DVD, press DISC SKIP +/- . On the remote: Press .twice. The player turns on and "LOCKED" appears...
Operating Instructions
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.... ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is turned on or off. DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 77)** - Set this function off. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this function off. OFF ON Switches this to a timer (not supplied). Makes the lighting dark. Automatically starts playback when the player is output in VR mode. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives...
.... ◆ AUTO PLAY Switches the Auto Play setting on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are underlined. FRAME The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is turned on or off. DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER (page 77)** - Set this function off. Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this function off. OFF ON Switches this to a timer (not supplied). Makes the lighting dark. Automatically starts playback when the player is output in VR mode. ◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives...
Operating Instructions
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... same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display. This setting will become noisy. Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you the feeling of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit ◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is turned down . LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks - 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks - TV MODE Makes low sounds...
... same number of channels, the player selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display. This setting will become noisy. Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) "AUDIO SETUP" allows you the feeling of unnecessary circuits when playing CDs. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: OFF AUDIO DRC: STANDARD AUDIO FILTER: SHARP DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: ON DOLBY DIGITAL: D-PCM DTS: D-PCM 48kHz/96kHz PCM: 48kHz/16bit ◆ AUDIO ATT (attenuation) If the playback sound is turned down . LINE OUT AUDIO L/R 1/2 jacks - 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks - TV MODE Makes low sounds...
Operating Instructions
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... method for further settings. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Multi-channel audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to an audio component with your ears or speakers. • DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) Selects the type of the following switches the method of outputting audio signals when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set the digital output signal" for mixing down...
... method for further settings. DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack when "DOLBY DIGITAL" is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Multi-channel audio signals are output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. Select "DOLBY DIGITAL," "DTS," and "48kHz/96kHz PCM" after setting "DIGITAL OUT" to an audio component with your ears or speakers. • DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) Selects the type of the following switches the method of outputting audio signals when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is set the digital output signal" for mixing down...
Operating Instructions
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..., set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Power The power is not turned on the disc being played. "COMPONENT OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" (page 90). Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "SCREEN SETUP" is automatically set to "INTERLACE," and reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE. The surround effect is difficult to hear when playing a Dolby Digital, or DTS sound track. , Check the speaker connections and settings (page 26, 28, 91). , 5.1 channel sound...
..., set the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN SELECT switch on some DVD programs could affect picture quality. Power The power is not turned on the disc being played. "COMPONENT OUT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to "ON" (page 90). Sound distortion occurs. , Set "AUDIO ATT" in "SCREEN SETUP" is automatically set to "INTERLACE," and reset the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ SCAN SELECT switch to SELECTABLE. The surround effect is difficult to hear when playing a Dolby Digital, or DTS sound track. , Check the speaker connections and settings (page 26, 28, 91). , 5.1 channel sound...
Operating Instructions
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...-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Other characters are not recorded on the player (page 18). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to look for the sound track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button...
...-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play cannot be performed. , Depending on the disc, the sound may come from the center speaker only. Other characters are not recorded on the player (page 18). The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set to look for the sound track cannot be changed or turned off. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the direct selection button...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... use of the rear panel (see pages 43-51. Check your remote, see the illustration below). Surround speaker (left ) - Center speaker - The HT-9950M consists of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Front speaker (left ) - Front speaker (right) - Surround speaker (left ) - Surround speaker (right) - For details on the remote are for model HT-9950M, HT-9900M, HT-6900DP and HT-5950DP. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are not available for receiver operation. * HT-5950DP only. 3US Surround speaker (left ) - Sub woofer • DVD player...
... use of the rear panel (see pages 43-51. Check your remote, see the illustration below). Surround speaker (left ) - Center speaker - The HT-9950M consists of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Front speaker (left ) - Front speaker (right) - Surround speaker (left ) - Surround speaker (right) - For details on the remote are for model HT-9950M, HT-9900M, HT-6900DP and HT-5950DP. About This Manual • The instructions in this manual are not available for receiver operation. * HT-5950DP only. 3US Surround speaker (left ) - Sub woofer • DVD player...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 19 6: Setting up the sub woofer 21 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 Changing the display 26 About the indications in the display...... 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using...
... with digital audio output jacks 7 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks........ 10 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks 12 2: Connecting the antennas 14 3: Connecting speakers 15 4: Connecting the AC power cord ........ 17 5: Setting up the speakers 19 6: Setting up the sub woofer 21 7: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance 22 - TEST TONE Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 23 Listening to FM/AM radio 24 Presetting radio stations 25 Changing the display 26 About the indications in the display...... 27 Enjoying Surround Sound Using...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck With analog audio output onlyc) Multi channel decoder VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. Connectable components Component to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). c) Model equipped only with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. continued 5US b) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to connect each component. d) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc...
...onlyc) Super Audio CD/CD player With digital audio outputa) With multi channel audio outputb) With analog audio output onlyc) MD/Tape deck With analog audio output onlyc) Multi channel decoder VCR, camcorder, video game, etc. Connectable components Component to "2: Connecting the antennas" (page 14). c) Model equipped only with a MULTI CH OUTPUT jacks, etc. continued 5US b) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) Model with AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, etc. This connection is used to connect each component. d) Model with a DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT or DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT jack, etc...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... MULTI) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) - Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you can select only the following sound fields (page 32). - To use the headphones Connect the headphones to select the input. Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you turn off. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Note If you select any video components, set...
... MULTI) (HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only) - Note To avoid damaging your speakers, make sure that you turn down the volume before you can select only the following sound fields (page 32). - To use the headphones Connect the headphones to select the input. Amplifier Operation Amplifier Operation Selecting the component 1 Press input buttons to the PHONES jack. • When the headphones are connected, you turn off. HP THEA (HEADPHONE THEATER) 23US Note If you select any video components, set...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... radio You can let the receiver scan all available stations in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Before operation, make sure you can listen to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as shown in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in your DVD or Super Audio CD player as follows: Speaker type Settings FRONT SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND/REAR SMALL SUB WOOFER YES When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights...
... radio You can let the receiver scan all available stations in . 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Before operation, make sure you can listen to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as shown in the display and the FM stereo reception is tuned in your DVD or Super Audio CD player as follows: Speaker type Settings FRONT SMALL CENTER SMALL SURROUND/REAR SMALL SUB WOOFER YES When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. Press A.F.D. However, DTS 2CH sources are output in 2 channels. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low frequency signal for video game softwares. This setting is ideal for output to select "A.F.D. x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC...
... for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. x NEO6 CIN (Neo:6 Cinema) Performs DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode decoding. This setting is decoded into 4.1 channels. x MULTI ST. (MULTI STEREO) Outputs the 2 channel left/right signals from all surround speakers. Press A.F.D. However, DTS 2CH sources are output in 2 channels. The source recorded in 2 channel is ideal for normal stereo sources such as it will generate a low frequency signal for video game softwares. This setting is ideal for output to select "A.F.D. x PLII MV (PRO LOGIC...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... the component for playing. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The analog audio signals of the current or previously used . Recording Before you begin, make sure you want to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used input are output. Other Operations Selecting the speaker system You...
... the component for playing. Notes • Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks. • The analog audio signals of the current or previously used . Recording Before you begin, make sure you want to the MULTI CH IN jacks are not output from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is being used input are output. Other Operations Selecting the speaker system You...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... add audio from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is not possible if you make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help. 1 Select the program source to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the current or previously used . The analog audio signals of the audio from another audio source, select the program source, then...
... add audio from VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT jacks even when MULTI CH IN is not possible if you make both digital and analog connections to the VIDEO 2 and DVD inputs. See the operating instructions of your VCR or DVD player if you need help. 1 Select the program source to be recorded onto the audio track of the video tape instead of the current or previously used . The analog audio signals of the audio from another audio source, select the program source, then...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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...qj Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for movie. wg TV/VCR/ Selects preset Satellite tuner/ channels. SEARCH MODE ws SHIFT 9 DVD player Receiver Selects searching mode. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TUNER wl Receiver To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. Remote Button Operations Function MASTER VOL +/- MULTI CH wk MUSIC wj Receiver Receiver MUTING ql Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN source. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE qg Outputs test tone...
...qj Selects input signal: TV input or video input. Selects the preprogrammed sound fields for movie. wg TV/VCR/ Selects preset Satellite tuner/ channels. SEARCH MODE ws SHIFT 9 DVD player Receiver Selects searching mode. Blu-ray disc recorder/ Hard disc recorder/PSX TUNER wl Receiver To listen to the LD player/ previous menu. Remote Button Operations Function MASTER VOL +/- MULTI CH wk MUSIC wj Receiver Receiver MUTING ql Receiver Selects MULTI CH IN source. CD player/ VCD player/ LD player/ DVD player/ MD deck/ DAT deck TEST Receiver TONE qg Outputs test tone...
HT5950DP Instructions (entire HT system)
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... no sound output. Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN*, Sensitivity: 800 mV SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, Impedance: 50 k ohms DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 * HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only. Impedance: 75 ohms Sensitivity: - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Impedance: - To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements...
... no sound output. Inputs (Analog) MULTI CH IN*, Sensitivity: 800 mV SA-CD/CD, MD/TAPE, Impedance: 50 k ohms DVD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3 * HT-9950M, HT-9900M and HT-6900DP only. Impedance: 75 ohms Sensitivity: - After tuning in any AM station, turn off the receiver. Impedance: - To reset the scale to 9 kHz or 10 kHz. While holding down PRESET TUNING + or TUNING +, press ?/1. 1) Measured under the following conditions: Area code Power requirements...
