Jumbo Display
Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio
with SmartSet®
Automatic Time Setting System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Congratulations!
And thank you for purchasing the Jumbo Display SmartSet® Clock Radio from
Emerson Research. SmartSet® is the world’s first and only LED clock radio that
will automatically set itself to the correct ‘Year’, ‘Month’, ‘Date’, ‘Day’, and ‘Time’ as
soon as you plug it in. The only thing you have to do is tell the SmartSet® what time
zone you are in, and the built in computer does everything else for you immediately.
And not only the first time, but every time the power is interrupted as well.
We all know how annoying it is to wake up in the morning and see the dreaded
flashing “12:00” display on our clocks or clock radios. But with your SmartSet®
Clock Radio the dreaded flashing “12:00” display is a thing of the past.
The SmartSet® resets itself as soon as the power is restored and gets you up on
time, every time.
And if that isn’t enough, the SmartSet® computer also knows whenDaylight Saving
Time begins and ends and it will adjust itself for those changes automatically for
the next 99 years! Leap Years too! And best of all, the long life lithium battery
backup battery is already installed in your radio. You don’t have to remember to put
a new 9-volt battery in your radio every 6 months. Under normal circumstances the
lithium battery can last for up to 5 years, and when it does need to be changed, a
low battery indicator will come on to let you know. The CR2430 lithium battery is
available almost anywhere that batteries are sold and it costs about the same as a
normal 9-volt battery.
The SmartSet® also gives you dual alarms that can be set to go off on weekdays
only, weekends only, or all 7 days. You can set one alarm to wake you up to buzzer
Monday through Friday when you have to get up early, and use the second alarm
to wake you up to soft music on Saturday and Sunday when you can sleep in.
Someday all clocks and clock radios may be this smart. But today the technology
is only available from Emerson Research. We’re sure you’ll be happy and amazed
by your SmartSet® Clock Radio, and that it will give you many years of enjoyment
and dependable service.
Once again, all of us at Emerson Research thank you for your purchase.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Serial Number :
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Avoid installing this unit in places • Operate controls and switches as
exposed to direct sunlight or close to
described in the manual.
heat radiating appliances such as • Before turning on the power, make
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much
certain that the power cord is properly
installed.
heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty • When moving the set, be sure to first
areas, places subject to constant
vibration and/or humid or moist areas.
disconnect the AC power cord.
FCC INFORMATION
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
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy
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 or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the
radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely
event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service. The original carton
and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from
damage in transit.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do
not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
• Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the
space provided on Page 2 of this manual.
• Place your radio on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient to
an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt,
dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.
NOTE: Do not place this radio on a metal shelf, metal table, or other metal
surface as this may interfere with AM reception.
• Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. The FM antenna is
built in to this cord. It must be fully extended to provide the best FM reception.
POWER SOURCE
This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only. Do not
attempt to operate the radio on any other power source. You could cause damage
to the radio that is not covered by your warranty.
This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not connect
it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. When the power to the radio is
interrupted, the built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm
settings. To maximize the life of the lithium battery keep the radio connected to a
‘live’ AC outlet at all times
You will note that this system is equipped with a polarized AC power plug having
one blade wider than the other. This
is a safety feature. If this plug does
not fit into your existing AC outlet, do
not try to defeat this safety feature by
AC Outlet
filing the wide blade to make it fit into
your outlet. If this plug will not fit into
your outlet, you probably have an out-
dated non-polarized AC outlet. You
should have your outlet changed by
a qualified licensed electrician.
AC Plug
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1 2 3
4
6 7
8
9
10
11
5
27
26
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22
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20
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24
12
13
14
15
16
17
25
Top Panel
Right Side
1. MONTH/DATE Setting Button.
2. TIME setting Button.
15. VOLUME Control.
16. BAND(AM/FM) Switch.
17. TUNING Control.
3. ALARM MODE Button.
(weekdays/weekends/everyday alarm)
4. ALM(Alarm) 1 Setting Button.
5. ALM(Alarm) 2 Setting Button.
6. SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button.
7. SET - Button.
Front Panel
18. ALM(Alarm) 2 ‘On’ Indicator.
19. ALM(Alarm) 1 ‘On’ Indicator.
20. AM Indicator.
8. SET + Button.
9. TIME ZONE Button.
21. Time Display.
10. SLEEP Button.
22. Day Indicators.
11. RADIO ON/OFF Button.
23. BATT. LOW Indicator.
24. Month/Date Display.
25. Lighted Dial Pointer.
Left Side
12. ALARM 1 Selector Switch.
(RADIO/BUZZER/OFF)
Back Panel
13. ALARM 2 Selector Switch.
(RADIO/BUZZER/OFF)
26. Back Up Battery Compartment.
27. AC Power Cord.
14. Display DIMMER(HIGH/LOW) Switch.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE TIME, THE FIRST TIME
IMPORTANT:
The first time you connect your new SmartSet® clock radio to the AC outlet the
internal computer will automatically set the time correctly for the Eastern Time
Zone, which is the initial default setting. The display will scan for a few seconds
and then set the correct month, date, day and time in the Eastern zone. If you live
in the Eastern Time zone, there’s nothing else to do. Your clock is set correctly and
running.
If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone you must change the default zone
displayto your own zone. You onlydo this one time and the SmartSet® will remember
the new default zone setting and will always return to that setting after a power
interruption.
There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet® clock radio as follows:
ZONE 01 — Atlantic Time
ZONE 02 — Eastern Time
ZONE 03 — Central Time
ZONE 04 — Mountain Time
ZONE 05 — Pacific Time
ZONE 06 — Yukon Time
ZONE 07 — Hawaiian Time
To change the default time zone display, depress the TIME ZONE button. The
word “ZONE” appears in the main display, and the number “02” will appear on the
month/date display, indicating that the default zone is Zone 02, Eastern Time.
Hold the TIME ZONE button and then press either the SET + or SET – buttons
until your own time zone appears on the display, then release the buttons. The
clock display will change to the correct time in the time zone you selected. The
clock will always return to the correct time in the zone you selected after every
power interruption. If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default
zone display to the new zone and the SmartSet® will remember that setting for
you.
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DATE DISPLAY
The correct month and date appear in the small display. The month and date are
expressed numericallyin the MM/DDformat. For example, May21st will be displayed
as (5. 21). This display adjusts automatically for months of different lengths. For
example, at midnight on February 28th (2. 28), the display will automatically change
to March 1st (3. 1), unless it is a Leap Year, in which case the display will change
to February 29th (2. 29).
YEAR DISPLAY
To see the correct year, depress the TIME and MONTH/DATE buttons together.
The small display changes from ‘month/date’ to ‘year’. When you release the TIME
and MONTH/DATE buttons the small display returns to month and date.
DAYLIGHT SAVING AND LEAP YEAR ADJUSTMENTS
All Daylight Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically by
the SmartSet® internal computer as follows:
• Start of Daylight Saving Time:
At 1:59.59 AM on the first Sunday in April, the clock will automatically
advance to 3:00 AM.
• End of Daylight Saving Time:
At 2:59.59 AM on the last Sunday in October, the clock will automatically
reset to 2:00 AM.
• Leap Year:
At 12 Midnight on February 28th, the calendar display will change to
"2. 29"
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MANUAL TIME ADJUSTMENTS
Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will
always be on time. Even though the SmartSet® sets the time by itself, you still have
the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish.
To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press
either the SET + or SET – buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as
desired. Each press of the SET + or SET – buttons will change the display by one
minute. If you hold the SET + or SET – buttons the display will continue to change.
The display will change slowly at first, one minute at a time. But if you continue
holding the SET + or SET – buttons the display will change rapidly.
NOTE: If you manually adjust the time, your new setting is entered into the
SmartSet® memory. If the power is interrupted, the display will return to
your new setting, not the original setting, when the power is restored.
ADJUSTING THE WAKE UP TIMES
Your SmartSet® clock radio has two separate alarms that can be set and used
independently. You may use the alarms to wake two people at different times, or
you may use one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake up times.
The procedure for adjusting the wake up time is the same for both Alarm 1 and
Alarm 2.
1.) Depress and hold either the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting button. The main display
will change from the correct time to the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 wake up time.
2.) While holding the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting button, depress either the SET + or
SET – button to move the display ahead or back to your desired wake up time.
3.) When the desired wake up time appears on the display, release all buttons.
NOTE: Be sure that you have set the wake up time correctly by observing the
AM indicator. If the AM indicator is ‘On’ the wake up time is “AM”. If the
AM indicator is ‘Off’, the wake up time is “PM”.
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SELECTING THE ALARM MODE
Your SmartSet® clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm
operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are:
1.) Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday;
2.) Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday;
3.) Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days.
To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, depress the ALM 1 setting button.
The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the day of the week indicators
will show you which alarm mode is selected.
• If all 7 indicators are ‘On’, the Everyday mode is selected.
• If only the Monday through Friday indicators are ‘On’, the Weekdays only mode
is selected.
• If only the Saturday and Sunday indicators are ‘On’, the Weekends only mode
is selected.
To change the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, hold the ALM 1 setting button and
press the ALARM MODE button until the day indicators show the desired mode
setting, Weekdays only, Weekends only, or Everyday operation. Release the ALARM
MODE and ALM 1 setting buttons and the display will return to the correct time.
CHECKING THE WAKE UP TIMES AND ALARM MODE
Whenever you want to check the wake up time or the alarm mode settings, simply
press either the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting buttons. The display will change from
correct time to wake up time and the day indicators will show you which alarm
mode is currently selected.
Release the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting buttons to return to correct time.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM or FM.
2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting.
3.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘On’. The radio dial pointer
will light.
4.) Select your desired station with the TUNING control.
5.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired setting.
6.) When you are finished listening, press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the
radio ‘Off’. The radio dial pointer light goes off.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
AM –The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is weak, change
the position of cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.
NOTE: Do not place this radio on a metal shelf, metal table, or other
metal surface as this may interfere with AM reception.
FM –The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord. If FM reception is weak try
varying the position and direction of the power cord until you find the strongest
signal.
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WAKE TO RADIO
1.) Turn the radio ‘On’ and select the band, station, and volume level that you wish
to hear when the alarm comes on, then turn the radio ‘Off’ again.
2.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.
3.) Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the RADIO position.
The appropriate ALM 1 and/or ALM 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the
alarms are set.
4.) At the selected wake up time the radio will turn ‘On’. It will play for one hour and
then shut off automatically.
5.) To stop the radio sooner, press either the appropriate ALM 1 or ALM 2 button,
or press the RADIO ON/OFF button. The radio will stop but the alarm remains
set and will turn the radio on again at the same time on the following day
(depending on the Alarm Mode setting).
6.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day, set the
appropriate ALARM selector to the ‘OFF’ position.
WAKE TO BUZZER
1.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.
2.) Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the BUZZER position.
The appropriate ALM 1 and/or ALM 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the
alarms are set.
3.) At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound. It will continue for one hour
and then shut off automatically.
4.) To stop the buzzer sooner, press either the appropriate ALM 1 or ALM 2 button.
The buzzer will stop but the alarm remains set and will turn the buzzer on
again at the same time on the following day (depending on the Alarm Mode
setting). To stop the buzzer and turn on the radio immediately, press the RADIO
ON/OFF button instead of the ALM 1 or ALM 2 button.
5.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the buzzer on the following day, set the
appropriate ALARM selector to the ‘OFF’ position.
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RADIO AND BUZZER OPERATION
You may also set one alarm for wake to radio and the other for wake to buzzer.
Just set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 selector switches to the desired positions.
SNOOZE ALARM
After the radio or buzzer alarm sounds in the morning you may press the SNOOZE
bar for a few more minutes sleep. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes
and then turn on again. You may repeat the Snooze operation up to seven times if
desired, but after the seventh time the alarm will not turn on again.
SLEEP TO MUSIC TIMER
You can program the sleep timer to play the radio for up to 90 minutes and then
shut off automatically.
1.) Press the SLEEP button. The display will briefly show “10” and the radio will
begin to play. After 10 minutes the radio will shut off automatically. Each time
you press the SLEEP button the sleep timer will start at 10 minutes. This is the
sleep timer default setting.
2.) To increase or decrease the amount of time that the radio will play before
shutting off, hold the SLEEP button and press either the SET + or SET –
button to change the display to the desired sleep time, up to a maximum of 90
minutes or a minimum of 2 minutes.
NOTE: When you change the sleep timer from the 10 minute default setting to
a different setting, the new setting becomes the default setting. Whenever you
activate the sleep timer it will begin with your new default setting and count
down to zero from that point.
3.) To cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to “00” and shut the radio ‘Off’
immediately, press the SNOOZE bar.
IMPORTANT:
Remember that the station and volume settings you choose for the Sleep To Music
operation are the same settings you will hear if you set the alarm for wake to radio
the following morning.
DIMMER CONTROL
The DIMMER switch was set to the ‘HIGH’ position at our factory. If you find the
clock display is too bright in a darkened room, set the DIMMER switch to the
‘LOW’ position.
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CHANGING THE LITHIUM BATTERY
Like all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A
number of factors, such as, the length of time between the date the radio was
manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time determine the amount
of time before replacement. During this initial storage period, the lithium battery is
supplying power to the SmartSet® computer memory. Once you plug the radio in,
your household outlet supplies the power, and the battery is not being used. A
fresh lithium battery can supply power to the SmartSet® computer for at least 3
years even if it is never connected to an AC power supply. If your radio was
connected to your AC supply within a few months after it was manufactured, and
you experience only the normal, nuisance type, short duration power interruptions,
your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer.
When the battery power drops below a certain level, the “BATT. LOW” indicator
will come on. When you see this indicator, you should change the battery as soon
as it is convenient for you to do so. To change the battery proceed as follows:
1.) Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery wherever batteries are sold. The
battery type is CR2430 or equivalent.
2.) Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install.
3.) Important: Leave the radio power cord connected to your AC outlet. This will
provide power to the SmartSet® computer memory while the original lithium
battery is removed.
4.) Place the radio face down and use a small screw driver to remove the screw
securing the battery holder to the cabinet.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THIS SMALL SCREW !
5.) Slide the battery holder out of the cabinet. Then remove the original battery
from the holder and insert the
new battery into the holder the
same way, with the positive(+)
side facing up.
6.) Slide the holder with the new
battery back into the opening in
the cabinet.
7.) Replace the screw that secures
the battery holder in the cabinet.
NEGATIVE(–) SIDE
8.) Place the radio standing up and
confirm that the “BATT. LOW”
indicator is ‘Off’.
POSITIVE(+) SIDE
9.) Save these instructions.
You’ll have to do this again five to eight years from now!
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RESETTING THE CLOCK AFTER A TOTAL MEMORY LOSS
If you do not change the built in lithium battery within a reasonable period of time
after you see the low battery warning indicator, the lithium battery may become
exhausted and will no longer be able to supply back up power to the SmartSet®
internal computer. If the unit is disconnected from the AC outlet after the battery is
exhausted, or if a power interruption occurs, the SmartSet® memory will be lost
and the clock will need to be reset when the power is restored. Be sure to install a
fresh lithium battery before you reset the clock, otherwise the clock will need to be
reset each time the power is interrupted.
If the lithium battery is exhausted and you experience an interruption in the AC
power supply, the clock will reset itself to its initial default setting when the power is
restored. The initial default setting is 6:00 AM, Thursday, January 1st (1. 1), 1998.
If you notice that the time on your SmartSet® clock radio is completely incorrect,
and the month/date and day indicators are also wrong, press the TIME and MONTH/
DATE buttons together to see the year. If the year display is showing “1998” you
probably experienced a total memory loss. To reset the clock after a total memory
loss, proceed as follows:
1.) Follow the instructions on page 13 and install a new CR2430 lithium battery in
the battery compartment.
2.) Connect the radio to your AC outlet and let the clock set itself.
3.) Depress the TIME and MONTH/DATE buttons together. The small display will
change from ‘month/date’ to ‘year’.
4.) While holding the TIME and MONTH/DATE buttons, press the SET + or
SET – button to set the small display to the correct year, then release the
buttons.
5.) Depress the MONTH/DATE button and the SET + or SET – button to set the
small display to the correct month and date. The Day indicator will change
automatically as you adjust the month/date settings. When the correct month
and date appear on the display, release the buttons.
6.) Depress the TIME button and the SET + or SET – button to set the main
displayto the correct time. Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly
to ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ by observing the AM indicator.
7.) After you set the time, reconfirm that the Day and Month/Date displays are still
correct. Make final adjustments if necessary.
The SmartSet® clock memory is now reset and the new lithium battery will maintain
it for the next 5 to 8 years, depending on the number and duration of the power
outages you experience.
IMPORTANT NOTE: After resetting the clock, don’t forget to reset your wake up
times, and alarm mode settings, and sleep timer settings as well.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
LITHIUM BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
• Dispose of the old battery properly. Do not leave it lying around where a young
child or pet could play with, or swallow it. If the battery is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
• Battery may expolde if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge it or disassemble
it. Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire.
CARE OF THE CABINET
• If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any
wax or polish sprays on the cabinet.
• If the front panel becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned
with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Never
use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit.
CAUTION:
Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning.
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM
WARRANTY...
SERVICE
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.,
Consumer Affairs Dept.,
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including
original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of
ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated
proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at
an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion. For
repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or
money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required
by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy
of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to:
Emerson Radio Corp.
1901 Diplomat Drive.
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident,
failure to follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an
unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside
of the United States.
THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
AU898M
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