Chapter 1 Quick Start. Roland HPD-15, HandSonic HPD-15

Chapter 1 Quick Start

This chapter explains basic operation of the HPD-15.

For details on modifying sounds and settings, refer to “Chapter 2 Modifying

a Patch” (p. 35).

Turning On/Off the Power

* Once the connections have been completed (p. 11), turn on power to your various

devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

1

Make sure that all volume controls on the HPD-15 and connected devices are set to “0.”

2

Turn on the device connected to the MIX IN Jack.

3

4

5

Turn on the HPD-15’s [POWER] switch.

When turns the power on, be careful not to shut the

window of the D Beam (p.

16) until the patch name (p.

21) is displayed. The HPD-

15 adjusts the sensitivity of the D Beam automatically when turns the power on.

Turn on the device connected to the OUTPUT Jacks.

Adjust the volume levels for the devices.

Before switching off the power, lower the volume on each of the devices in your system and then TURN OFF the devices in the reverse order to which they were switched on.

If you connect the hi-hat control pedal (FD-7, optional), do not step on the pedal until the patch name is displayed when the power is turned on. The

HPD-15 will check the position of the pedal then.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

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Listening to the Demo Song

1

Simultaneously press [SEQUENCER] and [SYSTEM].

fig.1-01 fig.1-02

HPD-15 DEMO PLAY

1.TABLECTRIC

2

Turn [PATCH/VALUE] or use [PATCH NUMBER ] and

[PATCH NUMBER ] to select the demo song that you wish to hear.

fig.1-03

For details on the demo songs, refer to “Demo Song

List” (p. 96).

3

Press [PLAY/STOP].

fig.1-04

Playback will begin.

To stop playback, press [PLAY/STOP] once again.

4

Press [EXIT].

You will return to the previous screen.

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No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT.

Performing

Hit the pads

The pads of the HPD-15 will produce different volume or tones depending on where or how strongly they are struck, and you can also vary the tone and duration of the sounds by continuing to press the pad after striking it or by pressing another pad.

The pads are divided into 15 sections, which are numbered as follows.

fig.1-05

B2

B3

B4

B5 C1

C2

C3

A2 A4

C4

B1 C5

A3

A1 A5


Pad Set

The pads are in sets of five. Pads A1–A5 are referred to as pad set A, pads

B1–B5 as pad set B, and pads C1–C5 as pad set C.

Slide Your Finger on the Ribbons

By sliding your finger on the

ribbons

located at the left and right of the

HPD-15 you can produce sounds or modify the tone.

fig.1-06

If Ribbon [SOUND] is not lit, sliding your finger on the ribbon will not produce sound. Press [SOUND] to make it light.

[HOLD] is used when you control the tone by a ribbon. Refer to “Turning

On/Off the Ribbons” (p.

69).

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Pass Your Hand over the D Beam

By passing your hand over the

D Beam

located at the top of the panel, you can produce sounds or modify the tone.

fig.1-07

If D Beam [SOUND] is not lit, passing your hand over the D Beam will not produce sound. Press

[SOUND] to make it light.

If there is no sound even though [SOUND] is lit, adjust the sensitivity of the

D Beam.

Sustaining the Sound (ROLL/HOLD Button)

1

Press [ROLL/HOLD] (located at the upper left of the pads) to make it light.

fig.1-08

If D Beam [CONTROL] is not lit, passing your hand over the D Beam will not modify the tone. Press

[CONTROL] to make it light.

Ribbons, D Beam, connected expression pedal, and connected hi-hat control pedal are called

“controller.“

2

Press the pad.

While you press the pad, the sound will be repeated as a roll.

Pressing strongly will increase the volume.

To specify the interval at which the sound is repeated, refer to

“Specifying the Roll Speed”

(p. 55).

The sound of the instruments marked with “*H” in the Instrument List (p.

92) will sustain if you remove your hand from the pad.

The sound of the instrument assigned to the

D Beam, ribbons, external triggers, or pedal will not be repeated.

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Playing Various Sounds

Let’s use the patch (p. 21) of

P0101 Conga

to hear various sounds from the pads, ribbons, and D Beam.

* If the following screen is not shown, turn [PATCH/VALUE] until the following screen appears.

fig.1-09

P01 LATIN

01 Conga

fig.1-10

Bell Tree

If D Beam [SOUND] is not lit, passing your hand over the D Beam will not produce sound. Press


Guiro

Timbale

(High)

Timbale

(Low)

Bongo

(Low)

Bongo

(High)

Shaker

Conga

(Toe/Open)

Maracas

Tambourine

Claves

Cowbell

Agogo

Conga

(Bass)

Conga

(Low Open)

Conga

(Heel/Open)

Conga

(Open/Slap)

Conga

Slide

If [SOUND] located above the ribbon is not lit, rubbing the ribbon will not produce sound. Press


Controlling Pad Sounds


P0201 Talking Drm

and use the ribbons, D

Beam, and other pads to control the pitch of the pads.


fig.1-10a

P02 AFRICAN

01 TalkingDrm

While striking the pad, rub the ribbons or move your hand over the D Beam to raise the pitch.

While striking the pad, press one of the pads A1–A5 will also raise the pitch.

If D Beam [CONTROL] is not lit, passing your hand over the D Beam will not modify the tone. Press

[CONTROL] to make it light.

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Playing a Scale

You can use the pads to play the sounds of a pitched instrument such a steel drum or marimba.


P0501 Vibraphone

to play a scale.


fig.1-10b

P05 ORCH

01 Vibraphone

The pads are assigned to the notes of the keyboard as follows.

fig.1-10c

C2 C3

Simultaneously striking pads A1–A3 (the left half of pad set A) will produce a

“C” chord, and simultaneously striking

A3–A5 (the right half) will produce a “G” chord.

Helpful Use of the Included Label

C #

D

E

D #

F

F

#

G

G

#

A

A #

C

B

C #

C D

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Using Knobs to Modify the Tone (Realtime Modify)

The sounds of the HPD-15 have various

parameters

that determine the loudness, pitch, and duration, and how the notes are sounded. By modifying the

values

of each parameters, you can vary the tone.

Normally, you will adjust the parameter values to your liking before you perform. However, some of the parameters can be freely modified while you play. This is referred to as “

realtime modify

.” fig.1-11

In Edit mode (p. 35), you

can also use Realtime

Modify to adjust the

parameter values (p. 58).

3 1

1

Press [SELECT] to select the parameter that you wish to modify.

The indicator at the right of the selected parameter will light.

2

Sound the pad (D Beam, ribbon) for the sound that you wish to modify.

* The M-FX DEPTH and LFO parameters will apply in the same way to all pads/ ribbons/D Beam.

3

Turn the [REALTIME MODIFY] knob.

The selected parameter and the value being modified will be displayed, and the sound will change.

fig.1-12

RTM

A1* PITCH +600

* If the multi-effects (p. 20) is off, turning the [M-FX DEPTH] knob makes no

modification.

* If the LFO Waveform (p. 38) is set to “OFF,” turning the [LFO RATE], [LFO

PITCH] and [LFO FLT/AMP] knobs makes no modification.

4

By repeating steps 1–3 you can create numerous variations in the sound.

* By pressing [EXIT/MODIFY CLEAR] you can cancel any value changes you made

(

Modify Clear

).

Modify Lock

Hold down [SELECT], and sound the pad (D Beam, ribbon). It will be fixed to the target of modification and other pads cannot become to the target. (The

[SELECT] indicator will blink at this time.)

To unlock, hold down

[SELECT], and press

[EXIT].

When you turn the knobs too fast, some noise may be heard from some tones .

Hold down [EXIT/

MODIFY CLEAR], and press [SELECT]. You can excute Modify Clear and cancel the Modify Lock at the same time.

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Adding Effects Such as Reverb or

Distortion (Multi-Effects)

The HPD-15 contains a multi-effect unit that can apply various effects to the sound.

Turning Multi-Effects On/Off

1

Press [MULTI-EFFECTS].

fig.1-13

When the effect is on, [MULTI-EFFECTS] will light.

The sound will change according to the selected type of effect.

For more on multi-effects, refer to “Adjusting the

Multi-Effect Settings” (p.

40).

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Changing Sounds to Play (Patch Select)

A

patch

contains settings for the pads, controllers, and effects. The HPD-15 contains

80 User patches

that you can rewrite if desired, and

160 Preset patches

that cannot be rewritten. User patches and preset patches are organized into

10 patch groups

.

Names are assigned to preset patch groups.

• GROUP 1 LATIN Latin-American Percussion instruments

• GROUP 2 AFRICAN

• GROUP 3

• GROUP 4

INDIAN

ASIAN

• GROUP 5 ORCH

Percussion instruments of Africa and other regions

Percussion instruments of India and the

Middle East

Percussion instruments of Asia

Orchestral percussion instruments, and mallet instruments (e.g., xylophone, marimba)

• GROUP 6 DRUMS

• GROUP 7 DANCE

• GROUP 8 SFX

• GROUP 9 OTHERS

• GROUP 10 LOOPS

Drum sets

Sounds for dance music

Sound effects

Melody instruments (e.g., bass, synthesizer), and other sounds

Preset patterns are assigned to pads B1–

C5. You can listen and compare the preset patterns.

Each patch is assigned a name (

Patch Name

).

The currently selected group number, patch number, and patch name are displayed in the screen.

fig.1-15.e

Group Number Group Name

U

: User

P

: Preset

P01 LATIN

01 Conga

Patch Number Patch Name


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Changing Patches with the Dial

1

Turn [PATCH/VALUE].

The patch will change as shown in the diagram.

fig.1-16

U0101

U0102

P1001

U0108

U0201

P0901

Changing Patches with the Panel Switches

fig.1-17

2

3 1

3

1

Press [USER] or [PRESET] to select either user patches or preset patches.

The selected button will light.

2

Use [GROUP -] and [GROUP +] to select the patch group.

The indicator of the selected patch group will light.

3

Use [PATCH NUMBER ] and [PATCH NUMBER ] to select the patch number within the patch group.

If you continue holding a button, the patch groups/ numbers will change

consecutively (p. 31).

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Changing Patches with the Pads (Pad Patch Select)

fig.1-18

1, 2

B5 C1

B4 C2

B3

C3

B2

A2 A4

C4

B1 C5

1 2

1

Hold down [PATCH SEL], and strike a pad B1–C5 to select a patch group.

Use the panel switches to change between user patches and preset patches.

2

Hold down [PATCH SEL], and strike pad A2 or A4 to select the patch number.

Striking pad A4 will increase the patch number, and striking A2 will decrease it.

* Pads B1–C5 correspond to the patch groups, and pads A2 and A4 correspond to

[PATCH NUMBER ] and [PATCH NUMBER ] respectively.

fig.1-19

GROUP

1

2

3

4

5 6

7

8

9

10

B2

B3

B1

B4

B5 C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

A2 A4

While you continue holding [PATCH SEL], the indicator for the selected patch group and the indicator beside the pad

(B1–C5) corresponding to that group will blink.

NUMBER

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Changing the Settings of a Patch (EZ

Edit)

The process of modifying a patch is called “editing.” The HPD-15 provides

Easy (EZ) Edit mode for making basic settings, and Edit mode for making settings in more detail. This section explains EZ Edit mode.

fig.1-20

4

To learn how to make more detailed settings, refer to

“Chapter 2 Modifying a

Patch” (p. 35).

3 6 1

1

Press [EDIT].

[EDIT] will blink, and you will enter EZ Edit mode.

2

Strike a pad to select the pad set (p. 25) that you wish to

modify. You can also select the D Beam or ribbons.

3

Press [ PARAMETER] or [PARAMETER ] to select the parameter that you wish to modify.

If you press [EDIT] once again, [EDIT] will light and

you will be in Edit mode (p.

35).

You can make your selection rapidly by using

the Key Repeat Function (p.

31) or Skip Function (p. 32).

4

To modify the value, either turn [PATCH/VALUE] or use

[PATCH NUMBER ] and [PATCH NUMBER ].

5

Repeat steps 2–4 to continue editing.

6

When you are finished editing, press [EXIT].

You will return to normal Play mode.

The settings you edit will return to the original values when you switch patches. If you wish to keep your changes, refer to

“Saving your settings

(Write) / Duplicating

settings (Copy)” (p. 56).

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fig.1-20a.e

"A", "B", or "C" appears when "Pad Set" is selected

Patch Number appears if the Value is edited

Edit Target

(Pad Set, Ribbon, D Beam, etc.)

U0101A* PAD SET

Pitch +200cent

Parameter Value fig.1-21.e

EZ Edit — Parameter List

PAD SET,

RIBBON L,

RIBBON R,

D BEAM,

PEDAL,

TRIG 1,

TRIG 2

Inst

Level

Pan

Selects the instrument for Pad Set A, B, C

(Ribbon, D Beam).

Pads can be selected by five sets.

Refer to Pad Set

Instrument List

(p. 94)

Adjusts the volume.

0 – 127

Adjusts the pan (localization) of the output sound.

L63 – R63,

Random,

Alternate

Random:

The pan changes randomly each time the pad is struck.

Alternate:

The pan alternates left and right each time the pad is struck.

ReverbSend

Adjusts the reverb depth.

0 – 127

Pitch

Adjusts the pitch of the sound.

-2400 – +2400

Decay

Adjusts the duration (decay time).

-31 – +31

REVERB

MULTI-FX

PATCH LEV

MULTI-FX/LFO

Turns the multi-effects and LFO on/off.

If you select PadData, this will be determined by the on/off setting in Edit mode (p. 36).

Type

Selects the type of the reverb.

Depth

Adjusts the overall reverb depth.

Type

Selects the type of the multi-effects.

Depth

Adjusts the depth of the multi-effects.

FxOut Volume

Adjusts the output volume of the multi-effects.

Fx Rev Send

Adjusts the depth of reverb applied to the sound processed by the multi-effects.

MasterVolume

Adjusts the volume of the entire patch.

OFF, ON,

PadData

* PadData can be selected for PAD SET.

Refer to Effect

Type List (p. 95)

0 – 127

Refer to Effect

Type List (p. 95)

0 – 127

0 – 127

0 – 127

0 – 127

PATCH NAME

Give the pattern a name of up to 10 characters.

Refer to "Naming a Patch" (p. 55)

* About PEDAL, TRIG 1, and TRIG 2, see p. 72–p. 73.

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Playing Back a Preset Pattern

fig.1-22

2

5 1, 5

1

Press [SEQUENCER].

[SEQUENCER] will light, and you will enter Sequencer mode.

fig.1-22a.e

Pattern Number

Current Measure

Current Beat

Tempo

U

: User

P

: Preset

P01 001-01 =100

4/4 Cha-Cha

Time Signature

Pattern Name

2

Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to select the pattern.

3

Press [PLAY/STOP].

The selected pattern will play back.

4

To stop playback, press [PLAY/STOP] once again.

The pattern will stop playing.

5

Press [SEQUENCER] or [EXIT].


3, 4

For more on preset patterns, refer to “Preset

Pattern List” (p. 91).

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Changing the Tempo

fig.1-23

2

1, 3

1

Press [TEMPO].

[TEMPO] will light, current tempo is displayed in the screen.

fig.1-23a

Tempo =100

2

Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to change the tempo.

3

When you have finished making changes, press [TEMPO] once again.

[TEMPO] will go dark, and you will return to the previous screen.

The tempo can be changed either when the pattern is playing or stopped.

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System Settings

Settings that are shared by all patches are called “

system settings

.”

Settings such as the display contrast and the D Beam sensitivity are system settings.

Adjusting the Display for Best Visibility (LCD

Contrast)

fig.1-24

2

3 1, 3

1

Press [SYSTEM].

[SYSTEM] will light, and the following screen will appear.

fig.1-25

UTILITY

LCD Contrast 5

2

Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to adjust the contrast of the display screen.

Increasing the value will darken the display.

3

When you have finished adjusting, press [SYSTEM] or [EXIT].


When you modify the system setting, the new setting is automatically saved as soon as you make the change. You do not have to operate for the storing.

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Adjusting the D Beam Sensitivity

The sensitivity of the D Beam will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

fig.1-26

3

The HPD-15 adjusts the sensitivity of the D Beam automatically when turns the power on.

2 4 1, 4

1

Press [SYSTEM].

[SYSTEM] will light.

2

Press [PARAMETER ] to display the following screen.

fig.1-27

CONTROLLER

DBEAM Sens 100


the Key Repeat Function (p.

31) or Skip Function (p. 32).

3

Place your hand about 20 inches (50 cm) above the D Beam, and turn [PATCH/VALUE] to adjust the sensitivity.

Move the meter at the upper right of the screen to the center line as shown in right screen. The D Beam will respond as far as the position where your hand was when you made the adjustment.

fig.1-28

CONTROLLER

DBEAM Sens 100

CONTROLLER

DBEAM Sens 64

The sensitivity of the D

Beam will be less in a dark location. In such locations, it is a good idea to make the adjustment with your hand approximately 12 inches (30 cm) above the D

Beam.

4

When you have finished adjusting, press [SYSTEM] or [EXIT].


For details on other system parameters, refer to

“Chapter 5 Settings for the

entire HPD-15” (p. 67).

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If the Sound or Operation Is not as You

Expect

If, as you modify the settings, the sound or operation is no longer as you expect and you are unable to restore the correct settings, you can execute the

Factory Reset

operation to reset all settings to their factory condition.

fig.1-29

When you execute factory reset, the edited contents will be lost.

4, 5 2 3 1

1

Press [SYSTEM].

[SYSTEM] will light.

2

Hold down [PARAMETER ] to access the following screen.

fig.1-30

FACTORY RESET

SYSTEM [WRITE]

3

Turn [PATCH/VALUE] to select “ALL.”

fig.1-30a

FACTORY RESET

ALL [WRITE]

4

Press [WRITE].

The following screen will appear.

fig.1-31

Are You Sure?

[WRITE/EXIT]

5

If you wish to execute factory reset, press [WRITE].

After the data has been initialized, the following screen will appear.

fig.1-09

P01 LATIN

01 Conga

* If you decide not to execute, press [EXIT].

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the Skip function (p. 32).

It is also possible to initialize specific data, such as only the patches or only the system settings. For details, refer to “Restoring

the Factory Settings” (p.

85).


Rapidly Selecting Parameters or Values

Key Repeat Function

This can also be used when selecting either parameters or values, and when selecting patch groups or patch numbers.

1

Press and hold either [ PARAMETER],

[PARAMETER ], [PATCH NUMBER ], [PATCH

NUMBER ], [GROUP -], or [GROUP +].

The parameter, value, patch number, or group will change consecutively.

Turbo Repeat Function

This function can also be used when selecting a value or patch number.

1

Hold down [PATCH NUMBER ], and press

[PATCH NUMBER ].

fig.1-32.e

press while holding down

The value (value or patch number) will increase rapidly.

1

Hold down [PATCH NUMBER ], and press

[PATCH NUMBER ].

fig.1-33.e

while holding down press

The value (value or patch number) will decrease rapidly.

Turbo Function of the Dial

1

Hold down [PATCH SEL], and turn [PATCH/VALUE].

fig.1-33a.e

while holding down turn

If you are changing the value, the value will change in 10 steps.

When you select the instrument or adjust the pitch, you can use the Skip

function (p. 32) instead of

the Turbo repeat function.

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Skip Function

You can rapidly select parameters or values.

Skipping Parameters

Parameters are grouped into several

categories

according to the content that is being edited. By using the skip function you can jump to the first parameter of the category.

1

Hold down [PARAMETER ], and press and release

[ PARAMETER].

fig.1-34.e

while holding down press and release

UTILITY

LCD Contrast 5

CONTROLLER

DBEAM Sens 100

The first parameter of the next category will be shown.

1

Hold down [ PARAMETER], and press and release

[PARAMETER ].

fig.1-35.e

while holding down press and release

CONTROLLER

DBEAM Sens 100

UTILITY

LCD Contrast 5

The first parameter of the previous category will be shown.

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Skipping Values

When selecting an instrument or setting the pitch, you can make the value jump.

Instruments (sounds) are grouped into several categories. By using the skip function you can jump to the first sound in each group.

The pitch value can be changed in steps of 100 cent (one semitone).

1

While pressing [PATCH NUMBER ], press and release

[PATCH NUMBER ].

fig.1-36.e

press and release while holding down

Pad Inst (p. 36) select screen

P0101A1*PAD INST

L09:Conga Hi /H


F01:Shekere

Pitch adjust screen


Pitch +12cent


Pitch +100cent

If you are selecting instruments, the first sound in the next group will be displayed.

If you are setting the pitch, the value will increase in 100 cent steps.

1

While pressing [PATCH NUMBER ], press and release

[PATCH NUMBER ].

fig.1-37.e

while holding down

Pad Inst (p. 36) select screen


R01:Dry Hard Kik

press and release


O01:Sleigh Bell

Pitch adjust screen


Pitch +783cent


Pitch +700cent

If you are selecting instruments, the first sound in the previous group will be displayed.

If you are setting the pitch, the value will decrease in 100 cent steps.


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Try to Play the Conga

Let’s try to play the conga using the HPD-15.

Use the patch

P0101 Conga

.

• Open (

O

)

Strike the pad A5 or A4, and remove the hand immediately.

• Closed 1 (

C1

)

Strike the pad A5 and do not remove the hand.

• Closed 2 (

C2

)

While pressing the pad A1 by the left hand, strike the pad A5.

• Open Slap (

OS

)

Strike the edge of the pad A5 powerfully and remove the hand immediately.

• Closed Slap (

CS

)

While pressing the pad A1 by the left hand, strike the edge of the pad

A5.

• Heel (

H

)

Strike the pad A1 by the heel of the left hand.

• Toe (

T

)

While pressing the PAD A1 by the heel of the left hand, strike the pad

A2 by the toe of the same hand.

• Pitch Bend (

PB

)

While pressing the pad A3, strike the pad A5.

Conga - Basic Rhythm

fig.1-38.e

Pad:

Technique:

A1 A2 A5 A2 A1 A2 A4 A4

H T CS T H T O O

A1 A2 A5 A2 A1 A2 A4 A4

H T CS T H T O O x

L L R L L L R R x

L L R L L L R R

Pad:

Technique:

A1 A2 A5 A4 A4 A2 A5 A5

H T CS O O T O O

A1 A2 A5 A4 A4 A2 A5 A5

H T CS O O T O O x

L L R R R L R R x

L L R R R L R R

L:

left hand

R:

right hand

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A2

A3

A4

A1 A5

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