Hi-Fidelity Bedside Clock Radio with dock for iPod,
radio set “Atomic Clock”, & time projector
Model KC-120ST
Owner’s Manual
Audio Systems
16250 Stagg St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
iPod not included.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries
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Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
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Product and cart combination – A product and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
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Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
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Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
or any kind on the product.
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Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
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when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
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if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
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Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
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Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
CAUTION
• DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO
EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
WITHIN!
• IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT,
CONTACT KLH FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
• USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZADOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
• Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or
similar unit.
• The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet
with its POWER switch in the off position.
• The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that
you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time.
• An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to an AC outlet
with a protective grounding connection.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to promote reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by KLH for
compliance will void the user’s warranty.
Thank you for purchasing the musicdock by KLH model KC-120ST AM/FM
clock radio with dock for iPod, auto-set radio clock (aka “Atomic Clock”), time
projector, and remote control. With proper care this device should provide many
years of reliable operation.
Unpack and verify that all accessories are present and have been removed from
the packing. Here is what is included:
1. The main unit w/ FM wire antenna attached
2. Power adapter (9V DC – 1500 mA)
3. AM Loop antenna
4. Base for AM loop antenna
5. 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm interconnect cable
6. Remote control
7. Battery for remote control (may be installed)
8. Snap-in iPod adapter pack for iPods purchased before Apple began
supplying adapters with new iPods.
9. This instruction booklet
Preparing the KC-120ST for use
Flip the unit upside down, remove the battery
cover, and install two AAA batteries (not
supplied). Follow the polarity markings inside
the battery compartment. Replace the cover.
These batteries maintain clock operation and
settings during power outages. They do not
power the radio or the display. Yearly
replacement is recommended.
Install the CR2025 “coin” battery in the remote control.
To open the battery compartment, use a fingernail
to depress the release clip while pulling to the
right on the battery holder.
Your battery may be pre-installed. If it is pre-
installed there will be a small insulating tab
protruding from the battery compartment at the
back edge of the remote. This tab (if present)
must be removed prior to use.
Replace the battery when the remote’s operating
range deteriorates.
Antenna preparation
Unpack the AM antenna and snap it’s cylindrical end onto the base/mounting
plate. Stretch out the twisted cord and Insert the small rectangular plug at the
end into the socket located at (19) on the back of the radio. Note, this plug is
keyed and only fits one way. Orient the AM antenna for best reception of your
favorite AM station.
Unroll the FM wire antenna (20) and stretch it out. This antenna is permanently
attached to the back of the radio. Position this antenna for best reception of your
favorite FM station.
Select a location for your radio
Because the radio generates heat during operation it is necessary to provide
open space around it for proper cooling. Failure to do so can significantly reduce
the service life.
Do not place the radio near a heater or in direct sunlight. In addition, the radio
should not be placed atop electronic devices that generate heat.
In most situations the best radio reception will be had when the KC-120ST and
its antennas are near a window. This is particularly true for the “Atomic Clock”
radio receiver.
For proper remote control operation there must be an unobstructed path between
the remote and the radio face.
The KC-120ST includes an auxiliary input allowing sound from computers, TV
sets, MP3 players, portable tape players, or other device with a headphone
output to play through the KC-120ST. If this feature will be used, keep in mind
the length of the interconnect cable needed when selecting the location.
Connecting power
Connect the supplied power adapter to the jack (22) on the back of the radio.
Plug the adapter into an un-switched AC outlet. Turn on the radio and verify
operation. Use only the supplied adapter. Damage resulting from the use of
adapters supplying the wrong voltage or polarity is not covered by the warranty.
Control and feature identification
Control and feature descriptions
1: SNOOZE/DIMMER. After the alarm has gone off, pressing this bar initiates a
10-minute delay before the next wake-up sound occurs. The snooze function
can be used repeatedly for up to 1 hour after the original wake up time. This
button also adjusts the main display brightness when the radio is off or manually
activated. I.E. not turned on by the alarm.
2: VOLUME. Rocker control adjusts the volume up or down.
3: TIME PROJECTOR orientation adjustment. Rotates the projected time digits.
4: FOCUS. Focuses the projected time digits.
5: TIME PROJECTOR lens.
6: UNIVERSAL WELL w/ dock for iPod. Located below the removable
protective cover. Snap in the proper universal adapter and mount your iPod
here. Plays and charges the iPod.
7: TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP /
. In radio mode (AM or FM), increases
or decreases the received frequency. When an iPod is present and playing,
controls the tracks, or if held down, allows searching within the current track.
8: PLAY/PAUSE. Used to initiate and control playback of the iPod.
9: ZONE. Used to set East, Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time zone.
10: SOURCE. Selects AM, FM, iPod, or Aux. Note: When an iPod is mounted
and play initiated, the iPod mode is activated automatically. The current mode is
displayed in the main window (12).
11: ON/STANDBY. Toggles between On and Standby modes.
12: MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW. Shows Time Zone, signal strength of Atomic
Clock signal, Humidity, Temperature, Time, Volume Setting or Radio Frequency.
13: ALARM 1 and 2 display windows. Shows the status and set time of ALARM
1 and ALARM 2.
14: ALARM 1 CONTROL. The KC-120ST features two alarms that can be set
independently. Buttons (14 and 18) control the two alarms. With them, either
alarm can be turned on, off, or set to wake at a particular time. Holding (14) or
(18) down for 2 seconds activates the set mode. Use (7) to adjust the wake-up
time and the “WAKE TO” button (17) to select the wake up sound. Alarm setting
and the WAKE TO button are described in more detail later.
15: MEM/CLOCK SET. Used when setting radio “pre-sets” and manually setting
the clock.
16: SLEEP button – Sets 120, 90, 60, 30, or 15 minute delay until the KC-120ST
enters a silent state allowing the user to go to sleep to music. After activating
SLEEP mode, adjust the volume to the volume that you wish to wake to. This
setting is retained in memory so long as AAA batteries are installed.
17: WAKE TO button – Dual function button. When either alarm display is
flashing (in set mode) this button selects iPod, radio, or buzz as the wake up
sound. At other times, it cycles the projected time display through On Bright, On
Dim, and Off.
18: ALARM 2 CONTROL. See description for ALARM 1 (14).
19: AM antenna connector.
20: FM wire antenna
21: AUX INPUT. Connect an external MP3 player, TV set, computer, game,
personal tape or CD player here to use the KC-120ST as an amplified speaker
system. Any device with a standard headphone output can play back through
the KC-120ST by way of this connector.
22: Power adapter connector – 9 Volts DC 1500 mA center positive
23: Station preset button (Remote control only feature). Used to program quick
access to 10 favorite FM and 10 favorite AM stations. Explained in more detail
later.
24: Mute – quiets the KC-120ST, press a second time to un-mute.
“Atomic Clock” – Connect the 9V 1500 mA power adapter to the
KC-120ST. The display (12) should light. Do not press the
ON/STANDBY button (11) yet. Press the ZONE (9) button to
select your time zone. The Illustration to the right shows
Mountain Time Zone setting. From left to right, the blocks represent West,
Mountain, Central, and East.
Examine the upper left corner of the main display window (12). If the
radio tower icon is visible and showing 2 or 3 strength marks, the
built-in clock should synchronize itself to the government Atomic
Clock broadcast within an hour. If the time standard signal is weak,
auto-setting may take up to 24 hours. If the clock does not auto-set
after 24 hours reposition the radio for better signal strength or set the clock
manually as described below.
Note: The “Atomic Clock” receiver ONLY operates when the KC-120ST is in
standby mode. The clock will NOT set itself while the radio is playing.
The Atomic Clock receiver inside the KC-120ST picks up and decodes the U.S.
National Institute of Standards and Technology broadcast from Long Wave radio
station WWVB located near Ft. Collins Colorado. The time information in the
data stream from WWVB is controlled by several atomic clocks located at the
station’s site. These clocks are for all practical purposes the US time standard.
WWVB is not a conventional radio station, as it does not broadcast entertainment
or human understandable information. The frequency used by this station is 60
kHz, which is well below the lower end of the AM radio band. As such, it is
subject to significant interference from power lines, fluorescent lights, light
dimmers etc. Usually the signal from WWVB is strongest at night. The power
level used by the station is such that it can be received over most of the
continental US and southern Canada for at least a few hours out of each 24-hour
period.
Because the signal from WWVB must travel more than a thousand miles to the
largest population centers and is subject to propagation conditions plus
interference, we cannot guarantee that the user will always be able to find a
location where the KC-120ST will consistently set itself.
The time display will flash 12:00 until the clock automatically synchronizes with
WWVB or until it is manually set. If you notice the display flashing 12:00 after a
power failure, replace the two AAA batteries located in the compartment on the
bottom of the KC-120ST.
Setting the clock Manually (You must progress through the following process
with less than 10 seconds between steps to avoid dropping out of time set
mode.)
1. If the KC-120ST is playing, press the ON/STANDBY button (11) to enter
standby mode.
2. Hold the MEM/CLOCK SET button (15) down for 2 seconds. The time
display will begin flashing. Note: If this function is accidentally activated
while the KC-120ST is playing, do nothing and normal operation will
resume after 10 seconds.
3. Within 10 seconds, press TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
button (7)
to set the hour. Up increases the hour, Down decreases the hour. PM will
be indicated in the main display window on alternate 1 through 12 cycles.
4. Press MEM/CLOCK SET (15) to advance to minute setting. As before,
within 10 seconds, press TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
button (7) to
set the minute. The seconds will start from 00 when you move on from this
step.
5. Within 10 seconds, press the MEM/CLOCK SET (15) to move to the year
setting. Use the press TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
set the year.
button (7) to
6. Within 10 seconds, press the MEM/CLOCK SET (15) again to advance to
the month and day setting.
7. Use the TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
and day.
button (7) to set the month
8. Press the MEM/CLOCK ADJ (15) button one last time to finalize the
setting.
Display brightness
1. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button (1) to cycle the display backlight
through bright, medium, dim, and off. Discussed in more detail later.
Using the radio
1. Press the ON/STANDBY button (11) to turn the unit on. If the radio does
not begin playing, press SOURCE button (10) to select AM or FM radio.
2. Use the TUNING/SKIP UP/DOWN
button (7) to tune the radio.
There are two tuning modes. You can hold either SKIP button down until
you reach a particular frequency. Or, you can press either SKIP button for
1 second and then release to have the radio automatically seek the next
receivable station.
3. Radio reception is strongly influenced by antenna placement. Tune in
your favorite AM or FM station and position the respective antenna for
best reception.
Storing favorite stations for easy access
1. Tune to an AM or FM station that you wish to add to your favorites.
2. Press the MEM/CLOCK SET button (15) and within 6 seconds, press the
PRESET button (23) 1 to 10 times to choose location 1 to 10 to store the
station on, and, within 6 seconds press the MEM/CLOCK SET button (15)
to store.
3. Repeat the above process to store up to 10 AM and 10 FM favorites.
Accessing favorite stations
1. Turn the KC-120ST on. Use the SOURCE button (10) to select AM or FM.
2. Repeatedly press the PRESET button (23) to step through the stored
stations until the desired station is received.
Alarm setting The KC-120ST features two independent alarms. These can be
used for weekday and weekend, or husband and wife use.
1. Press and hold Alarm1 or Alarm2 (14 or 18) until the alarm time display
begins to flash.
2. While the display is flashing, use the “WAKE TO” button (16) to select
Radio, Buzz, or iPod. If you select iPod, be sure the iPod is mounted in
the dock (6).
3. While the display is flashing, use the TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
button (7) to set the wake up hour. Cycle through the first 12 hours to set
a “PM” wake up time.
4. Press Alarm1 or Alarm2 (14 or 18) again to set the minutes.
5. While the display is flashing, use the TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
button (7) to set the minutes.
6. If you choose RADIO or iPod as your WAKE TO sound, you can adjust the
WAKE TO volume by pressing the “VOLUME” (2) and then setting the
volume to the desired level
7. Repeat the above steps to set the other alarm.
Activating the alarm
1. Press ALARM1 or ALARM2 briefly to turn on the respective alarm. The
corresponding alarm window will illuminate in the display. Confirm that the
wake up time shown is correct. If you do not want the backlight to be on,
press ALARM1 or ALARM2 a second time to extinguish the backlight.
2. Press the ON/STANDBY button (11) or the SLEEP button (16) so that the
unit will be in standby mode when the wake up time arrives. The alarm
WILL NOT FUNCTION if the unit is playing at wake up time.
3. If radio was selected for the wake-up sound, tune to the station that you
wish to wake to before completing step 2.
4. Likewise, if iPod was selected as the wake up sound, be sure that your
iPod is inserted in the dock before completing step 2.
5. To turn off the alarm, press ALARM1 OR ALARM2 until the corresponding
alarm window becomes dark AND blank.
SNOOZE function
1. Available after the KC-120ST has been activated by one of the alarms.
2. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button (1) to silence the unit for 10 minutes.
You can repeatedly press the SNOOZE button for up to one hour after the
initial wake up time.
3. Pressing ON/STANDBY (11) will disable the snooze timer. ALARM1 (14)
or ALARM2 (18) can also be turned off to disable to snooze timer.
DIMMER
1. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button (1) to adjust the brightness of the
display. Display brightness adjustment is available when the unit is in
standby or has been turned on via the ON/STANDBY button (11).
2. The dimmer function is NOT available when the KC-120ST has been
activated by one of the alarms.
3. Projected time brightness can be set to bright, dim, or off by pressing the
WAKE TO button (17) while the KC-120ST is in standby mode.
iPod use
1. It is very important to use the correct adapter for your iPod. The adapter
aligns the connector on the bottom of the iPod with the connector on the
KC-120ST. Use of an oversize or worse, no adapter can lead to
mechanical damage to the iPod’s connector or to the one on the KC-
120ST. Damage of this sort is NOT covered under the warranty.
2. Current and future “dockable” iPods ship with adapters that fit the
universal well on the KC-120ST. This insures that your KC-120ST will not
become obsolete when you purchase a new iPod.
3. Snap-in adapters are included for the following iPod models:
a. iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2GB 4GB 8GB
b. iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB
c. iPod nano 1st generation 1GB 2GB 4GB
d. iPod 4th generation (color display) 40GB 60GB
e. iPod 4th generation 40 GB
f. iPod 4th generation 20 GB
4. The KC-120ST will fully charge an iPod when the iPod is mounted in the
dock and the KC-120ST’s adapter is plugged into an AC outlet.
5. To listen to your iPod, place it in the dock and press the PLAY/PAUSE (8)
button.
6. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (8) again to stop and resume playback.
7. Press the TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
tracks.
buttons (7) to change
8. Press and hold either of the TUNING UP/DOWN/SKIP
buttons
(7) to quickly move to a point in a recording that you want to begin
listening from. Release the button when the desired point is located.
Using the AUX input (21)
1. Activate the AUX input by selecting AUX with the SOURCE button (10).
2. Any device that has a standard 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) headphone jack can be
played through the KC-120ST. Use the supplied 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo
interconnect cable to connect the device’s headphone jack to the AUX
input on the back of the KC-120ST. Activate the AUX input by selecting
AUX with the SOURCE button (10).
3. Volume can be controlled from the external device or from the KC-120ST.
Normally, the volume of the external device should be set to
approximately half of maximum and the listening volume controlled from
the KC-120ST. If you notice distortion at low volume, turn down the
volume on the external device.
4. Laptop computers, Portable DVD, CD, MP3, Tape players, and hand-held
TVs are ideal devices to connect via the AUX input.
Room Temperature and Humidity are displayed in the main window (12).
When the humidity is below 40% the display will show “LO”. When it is above
90%, it will show “HI”. Likewise, the display will show “LO” when the temperature
is below 40 degrees, and “HI” when the temperature is above 110 degrees.
User notes:
WARRANTY
ONE-YEAR NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY
VALID ONLY IN THE U.S.A. ON NON-REFURBISHED PRODUCTS
This musicdock™ by KLH product is warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one
year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, KLH agrees
to repair or replace defective components without charge to the original
purchaser. To obtain service, the purchaser must return the component to KLH.
The purchaser will pay all costs incurred in returning product to KLH. KLH
assumes no risk until the product is accepted at our facility. Upon receipt and at
its sole discretion, KLH will repair or replace defective component using new or
refurbished parts. KLH agrees to return product to the purchaser prepaid, by the
shipment method of its choice. Replaced components are warranted to be free
from defects in workmanship and materials for the balance of the original
product's warranty period based on the original purchase date.
To obtain service under this warranty, a legible copy of the original dated
purchase invoice must be included with the returned product. Do not send
the original invoice.
The liability of KLH will be limited to the purchase price of the product, and KLH
will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. KLH limits its
obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a length of time not
to exceed the warranty period. Some states do not allow limitations on the length
of an implied warranty. Additionally, some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages. The above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
KLH Audio Systems
16250 Stagg St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Customer service: (818) 767-2843 ext. 117
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