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© 1997 Psygnosis Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Psygnosis Ltd. Developed by Clockwork Games.
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EPILEPSY WARNING
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING ANY VIDEO GAME OR ALLOWING YOUR CHILDREN TO USE IT
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed to certain light patterns
or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or while playing video
games may induce an epileptic seizure in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce undetected epileptic
seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to
playing. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a video game - dizziness, altered vision,
eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement or convulsions IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.
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QSOUND™ VIRTUAL AUDIO
GUIDE TO OPTIMAL LISTENING
Congratulations! The SPEEDSTER product you have purchased incorporates QSound™ Virtual Audio from
QSound™ Labs Inc. QSound™ is a patented, innovative process that creates a dramatically enhanced soundfield
extending far beyond the bounds of regular stereo. The result is an audio experience of unparalleled realism.
The following guidelines will help you get the maximum benefit from QSound™ Virtual Audio.
Since QSound™ is a stereo process, you will need a stereo playback system.
The aim of the following suggestions is simply to set up your system symmetrically, so that both left and right
speakers are similarly arranged.
Both speakers should be placed at the same distance from the listening position.
Make sure both speakers are at the same angle.
(Facing straight forward or turned slightly toward the listening position; whichever is your preference.)
Arrange both speakers at the same height.
Your speakers should not be too far apart. For example, in a multimedia setup, they should be just to either side
of your video monitor.If your system has a balance control, be sure it is centered. If, on the other hand,
each speaker has its own volume control, adjust them so that the speakers are as closely matched in relative
volume as possible.
Although enhancement can be heard off axis, dramatic sound localization will be heard when you are centered
between the speakers. By taking a little time to set up your system properly, you will maximize your enjoyment
of the QSound™ audio enhancement built into SPEEDSTER.
QSound™ Labs, Inc. Calgary AB, Canada 403.291.2492
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1. Intro
2. Starting The Game
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System Requirements
Installing Speedster
Uninstalling Speedster
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3. The Tracks
4. The Speedsters
5. Menus
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Using Menu Screens
Title Screen
Main Menu
One Player
Two Players
Audio Options
Options
Controller
Best Times
Race Mode Menu
Vehicle Selection
Championship
Single Race
Time Trial
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In-Game Menu
End of Race
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6. Playing The Game
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Gameplay Information
7. Credits
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1. INTRO
“ When they asked me to race in the Speedster Championship,
I jumped at the chance.
A lack of professional racing experience didn't bother me, I was a speed-pro in the
arcades at the age of nine. In those days, of course, I couldn't reach the machine's
pedals, so I'd get my mate, Harrison, to work them while I steered. We were a great
team, always clocking up best lap times and new track records. The greatest buzz
was seeing my name immortalised in the Hall of Fame - forever - or at least until
they turned the machines off at night.
We dominated every new racing game that entered the arcade. Each one harder to
master than the last, but we mastered each one and all the kids would crowd round
in awe. We were the thrill-kings of our generation. And the arcade's most
regular customers.
Like Harrison, I left school with no more than a degree in arcade racing. Any vehicle,
any time, anywhere - I earned the nickname “MPH” - Miles Per Hour, and at one
time, my alter-ego monopolised every Hall of Fame screen on every racing game in
every arcade across town.
Then at 19, me and Harrison transferred our arcade racing prowess onto the streets.
Looking back it was dumb to even think about racing for real. But race we did... As I
fled the scene, I still remember seeing Harrison's twisted wreckage in my
rear-view mirror.
Mum thought it was best I got some help with my grief. I did.
The counsellor suggested I took up racing as a profession - after all, it had been my
number one hobby for ten years. So I took up racing. And I was good at it too, I
knew I would be.
I dedicated my first trophy to Harrison.
My arcade playing days were over, I was playing with the big boys now, and for me,
winning the Speedster Championship is the ultimate buzz.
MPH lives on...”
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2. STARTING THE GAME
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Machine Specification: P75 (P100 Recommended)
Minimum RAM Memory: 8MB (16MB Recommended)
Operating System: Windows® 95
Soundcard: 16 Bit Sound Blaster or 100% compatible
Video: 1MB SVGA Video Card (2MB SVGA Video Card Recommended
Colours: 256
Drive: Quad Speed CD Rom or higher
Mouse: No
Controls: Keyboard / Pad / Joystick / Steering Wheel (Madcatz)
Save Game: Yes
Hard Disk (space required): 5MB
INSTALLING SPEEDSTER
Insert the Speedster CD for the game to run automatically.
If it does not run automatically then run “Speedster.exe”.
The “Speedster Installation Program” will run.
Select where you want to install the game using the box provided. Click “install” to
begin installing the game. Cancel will exit the install program.
If the path you have chosen does not exist then it will ask if you want to create it select YES or NO.
Setup now installs “Microsoft Direct X” and “Speedster”.
If “Direct X” is fully installed (as opposed to simply updating a few files) then the
install program will tell you that you need to restart your computer. Do this and then
re-run the game to play Speedster.
If you do not need to restart your PC then simply click on the
“Run Game” button to play Speedster.
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UNINSTALLING SPEEDSTER
Run “uninstal.exe”
The “Speedster Uninstall Program” will run.
Select Uninstall to remove the game or cancel to quit the program.
When you select Uninstall you will be asked: “Are you sure? YES/NO”
When the Game is uninstalled a message box will appear to tell you.
Click OK to finish.
NOTE: All configuration, High Scores, Best Lap times and Ghost Car saves will be
deleted when you uninstall the game.
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3. yukon pass
4. downtown
6. cwg raceway
5. tuscan gorge
1. atlantic trail
2. country valley
8. golden sands
7. pacific dream
3. THE TRACKS
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4. THE SPEEDSTERS
high performance
europa tourer
yellow thunder
accessible
hidden
red flash
accessible
hidden
accessible
hidden
stock car
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silver bullet
super blue
hot-hatch
m4 saloon
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heavy metal
ranger
dune buggy
accessible
hidden
jeepster
accessible
hidden
accessible
hidden
monster truck
hidden
dallas pick-up
hgv
accessible
trooper
badger
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5. MENUS
USING MENU SCREENS
Use Left, Right, Up and Down Cursor Keys to highlight required options.
Press RETURN (or button 1 on your joystick or gamepad) to confirm. Press ESCAPE
(or button 2 on your joystick or gamepad) to return to the previous menu.
TITLE SCREEN
Press any key to go to the MAIN MENU.
MAIN MENU
Use Left, Right, Up and Down Cursor Keys to highlight required options.
Press RETURN (or button 1 on your joystick or gamepad) to confirm.
ONE PLAYER
Go to the One Player Game Settings Screen
TWO PLAYERS
Go to the Head 2 Head Settings Screen
AUDIO OPTIONS
Go to the Audio Options Screen
OPTIONS
Go to the Options Screen
CONTROLler
Go to the Controls Options Screen
BEST TIMES
Go to the Best Times Screen
EXIT GAME
Exit back to Windows® 95
ONE PLAYER GAME SETTINGS SCREEN
RACE MODE
Use Left and Right to choose the type of race you want to compete in:
CHAMPIONSHIP, SINGLE RACE or TIME TRIAL.
DIFFICULTY
Use Left and Right to choose your own rank. The difficulty level ranges from
NOVICE, through INTERMEDIATE, up to PROFESSIONAL.
AUTO BRAKING
Use Left and Right to turn the Auto Braking facility ON or OFF.
VEHICLE CLASS
Use Left and Right to choose the type of vehicle you want to drive:
HIGH PERFORMANCE or HEAVY METAL.
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CHECKPOINTS
Use Left and Right to turn the Checkpoints ON or OFF.
GHOST CAR
Use Left and Right to turn the Ghost Car ON or OFF.
This option is only available in TIME TRIAL MODE.
HEAD 2 HEAD SETTINGS SCREEN
DIFFICULTY
Use Left and Right to choose your own rank. The difficulty level ranges from
NOVICE, through INTERMEDIATE, up to PROFESSIONAL.
AUTO BRAKING
Use Left and Right to turn the Auto Braking facility ON or OFF.
VEHICLE CLASS
Use Left and Right to choose the type of vehicle you want to drive:
HIGH PERFORMANCE or HEAVY METAL.
SLOW CAR BOOST
Use Left and Right to turn the Car Boost ON or OFF.
AUDIO OPTIONS
MUSIC
Use Left and Right to program the music tracks to play randomly, sequentially, by
name or just turn the music OFF.
MUSIC VOLUME
To adjust the volume use Left and Right to choose from 0% to 100%.
SOUND MODE
Use Left and Right to choose between Mono / Stereo / QSound / Dolby Surround.
SPEECH / SFX VOLUME
To adjust the volume use Left and Right to choose from 0% to 100%.
ENGINE VOLUME
To adjust the volume use Left and Right to choose from
0% to 100%.
AMBIENT VOLUME
To adjust the volume use Left and Right to choose from
0% to 100%.
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OPTIONS
SCREEN MODE
Use Left and Right to choose between Normal and High Resolution graphics.
DIRECTION ICONS
Use Left and Right to choose between ON or OFF.
The Direction Icons appear in-game at the top of the screen as yellow warning signs.
These signs give notice of upcoming road-hazards.
LIGHT SOURCING
Use Left and Right to choose between ON or OFF.
Turning the light sourcing OFF will result in a significant performance boost
on slower PCs.
TEXTURE MAPPING
Use Left and Right to choose between ON or OFF.
Turning the texture mapping OFF will result in a significant performance boost on
slower PCs. This option only affects the landscape textures and not the car textures.
It's also quite a cool “retro” look!
CD REPEAT
Turn the CD Repeat ON or OFF to choose whether to listen to one repeating music
track or a number of tracks.
SFX MIXING RATE
Choose between settings High and Low. High is recommended for faster
machines only.
MAX. N° OF SFX
Choose between 10 and 6 for the level of sound effects heard in-game. Level 10 is
recommended for faster machines only.
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CONTROLS
ONE PLAYER GAME
If a joystick is not connected, then Player 2 must be set to DISABLED to allow the
successful set-up of Player One.
The control options for Player One are: KEYBOARD, GAME PAD A, GAME PAD B,
JOYSTICK A, JOYSTICK B and STEERING WHEEL.
Press Left or Right to change the control option.
TWO PLAYER GAME
During a Two Player Game, only one player can use the keyboard. Therefore, two
players must be keyboard and joystick or two joysticks only.
The control options for Player One are: KEYBOARD, GAME PAD A, GAME PAD B,
JOYSTICK A, JOYSTICK B and STEERING WHEEL.
The control options for Player Two are: DISABLED, KEYBOARD, GAME PAD A,
GAME PAD B, JOYSTICK A, JOYSTICK B and STEERING WHEEL.
Press Left or Right to change the current setting for whichever player is currently
being edited.
RECONFIGURATION
To reconfigure the Keyboard use the Up and Down Cursor keys to scroll through the
settings and highlight the setting you wish to change: ACCELERATE, BRAKE, LEFT
or RIGHT. Press RETURN to confirm. Next press the key you wish to assign to that
setting. Once happy with your settings highlight the CONFIRM SELECTION option
and press RETURN.
If the assigned key clashes with a key already in use or if the joystick port has not
been set up in Windows®95 or is not plugged in, then the CONFIRM SELECTION
option will change to a message detailing what is wrong with the current selection.
The settings for all other in-game actions cannot be re-assigned (see GAMEPLAY
INFORMATION).
Pressing ESCAPE at any time will cancel the current changes and return to the
Main Menu.
PERIPHERALS
All peripherals must be configured in Windows®95 system settings before
commencing play.
Note: Replays and Ghost Cars are NOT available when using analog controllers.
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BEST TIMES SCREEN
If you beat any best time after a race you can enter your name.
When a race is completed and a record created, it will be displayed on this screen.
In CHAMPIONSHIP MODE the Top 3 Times will be displayed. This refers to how
long the whole Championship took you to complete on each track.
In SINGLE RACE MODE the Top 3 Times are displayed for each track differentiating
between Vehicle Class, Skill Level and Checkpoints ON/OFF. The single Best Lap
Time for each track is also displayed.
In TIME TRIAL MODE the Top 3 Times are displayed for each track differentiating
between Vehicle Class and Skill Level. The single Best Lap Time for each track is
also displayed.
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RACE MODE MENU
VEHICLE SELECTION
Choose the High Performance category and select from the following four vehicles:
Europa Tourer
Yellow Thunder
Red Flash
Silver Bullet
Finish 1st in a Championship and access the following High Performance vehicles:
Super Blue
Stock Car
Hot-Hatch
M4 Saloon
(via Europa Tourer)
(via Yellow Thunder)
(via Red Flash)
(via Silver Bullet)
Choose the Heavy Metal category and select from the following four vehicles:
Ranger
Dune Buggy
Jeepster
Dallas Pick-up
Finish 1st in a Championship and access the following Heavy Metal vehicles:
HGV
Monster Truck
Trooper
Badger
(via Ranger)
(via Dune Buggy)
(via Jeepster)
(via Dallas Pick-up)
NOTE: Hidden vehicles NOT accessible in NOVICE MODE.
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CHAMPIONSHIP
The number of tracks available depends on the difficulty level (4 NOVICE,
6 INTERMEDIATE and 8 PROFESSIONAL). The number of laps depends on the
difficulty level (2 NOVICE, 3 INTERMEDIATE and 4 PROFESSIONAL). Once you have
chosen your Game Settings press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to go to
the Vehicle Select Screen. Now use the Left and Right Cursor Keys to select a
vehicle and press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to confirm. Then after the
Loading Screen it's into the race...
SINGLE RACE
Once you have chosen your Game Settings press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD
BUTTON 1 to go to the Select a Vehicle Screen. Press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD
BUTTON 1 to choose a vehicle. This will take you to the Single Race Screen,
where you can choose which Track you want to compete on. Use the Left and Right
Cursor Keys to choose a track from the eight listed below:
Atlantic Trail
Country Valley
Yukon Pass
Downtown
Tuscan Gorge
CWG Raceway
Pacific Dream
Golden Sands
The above order is the track sequence you will encounter during the Championship.
An extra track for Championship winners exists...
The number of laps depends on the difficulty level (2 NOVICE, 3 INTERMEDIATE
and 4 PROFESSIONAL).
When satisfied with your selections, press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1,
and it's into the race...
tIME TRIAL
Can you get the fastest lap times on all the tracks? On TIME TRIAL MODE you can
prove it! You can choose any track to compete in over 3 laps. Once you have chosen
your Game Settings press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to go to the Select
a Vehicle Screen.
Press RETURN or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to choose a vehicle.
If you choose to have the Ghost Car ON, you will be up against a shadow of yourself.
Getting used to the track is what it's all about here, so don't be spooked by
your ghost!
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IN-GAME MENU
Press ESCAPE (Player One) or F12 (Player Two) during a race to select this menu.
The race action will pause and you will be presented with three choices:
CONTINUE
Press RETURN, ESCAPE, SPACE or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to continue the race.
RESTART
Press RETURN, ESCAPE, SPACE or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to return to the
beginning of the race. A prompt will appear asking “Are you sure?” Use Left and
Right to highlight YES or NO and press RETURN, ESCAPE, SPACE or
JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to confirm. Choosing NO will return you to the
In-Game Menu.
EXIT
Press RETURN, ESCAPE, SPACE or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to choose Exit.
This will return you to the MAIN MENU.
A prompt will appear asking “Are you sure?” Use Left and Right to highlight YES or
NO and press RETURN, ESCAPE, SPACE or JOYSTICK/PAD BUTTON 1 to confirm.
Choosing NO will return you to the In-Game Menu.
END OF RACE
CHAMPIONSHIP
If you finish in 1st place you will get the option to Watch Race Replay, Race Next
Circuit or Exit to Main Menu.
If you finish in 2nd or 3rd place you will be awarded a free Race Credit.
You will then get the option to Watch Race Replay, Restart or Exit. By choosing
Restart, you will get another attempt to gain 1st place by using up another credit.
If you do not finish in the Top 3, you fail to qualify. You are given the option to
Restart the Race or Exit to Main Menu. By choosing Restart, you will get another
attempt to gain 1st place by using up another credit.
When your 3 Race Credits expire then it's Game Over.
SINGLE RACE
You will get the option to Watch Race Replay (only by finishing in the Top 3),
Restart or Exit to Main Menu.
TIME TRIAL
You will get the option to Watch Race Replay Restart or Exit to Main Menu.
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6. PLAYING THE GAME
GAMEPLAY INFORMATION
RACE CREDITS
You begin with 3 Race Credits. Each time you finish a race outside of the Top 3,
you will lose a Race Credit. When your Credits expire, it is Game Over.
STEERING
Set the handling of the vehicles to your standards. Slow steering is good for novices
taking long corners. Fast steering is extremely responsive and takes
some mastering. This is not available when using an analog Controller.
AUTO BRAKING
This facility will automatically decelerate the vehicle when approaching corners.
Designed for inexperienced racers, this feature works in all game modes.
CHECKPOINTS
Clear the next checkpoint before the time reaches zero, otherwise the race is over.
DAMAGE
Throughout the race you will take damage to your vehicle, either by hitting other
vehicles or by smashing into race-track walls and barriers. A damage bar is displayed
in-game on the bottom-right of the screen. It will turn from white to red as your
damage increases. You're out of the race when the damage bar completely turns red.
Note: In CHAMPIONSHIP MODE you will receive an extra Race Credit for finishing in
1st place without taking any damage.
ADJUSTING CAMERA VIEWS
Player 1 zooms in and out with F5 and F6.
Player 2 zooms in and out with F7 and F8.
In a one player game you can resize the screen by pressing “+” and “-”
on the keyboard.
REAR VIEW
By pressing F4 (Player One) or F9 (Player Two) on the keyboard during a race you
will be presented with an instant view of what is behind you. Release the key to
return to normal view.
EXTRA VIEWS
NOTE: only available in a one player game.
By pressing F1 and the player’s current setting for ACCELERATE together, the
camera will cycle through all the vehicles in the race. Press F1 and F2 together for
the camera to return to your vehicle. By pressing F1 and the player’s current setting
for BRAKE together you will see the game from the track-side cameras. Press F1
and BRAKE together again for the camera to return to normal view.
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START DELAY
Use Left and Right to choose a time handicap from 0 to 30 seconds. This will give a
headstart to inexperienced players when competing head-to-head with more
experienced players.
AGGRESSION
In Professional mode your opponents will drive more aggressively and as you are in
with the big boys now, they will be out to stop you. So keep your damage
level down...
7. CREDITS
PC PROGRAMMER
Neil Holmes
PLAYSTATION™ LEAD PROGRAMMER
Robert Rawson
PLAYSTATION™ GAME PROGRAMMING
Andrew Brechin, Martin Hall, Darren Coles
TOOLS PROGRAMMING
Robert Rawson, Andrew Brechin, Edward Morley
LEAD ARTIST
Neil Casini
BITMAP GRAPHICS
Neil Casini, Doug Holmes
3D MODELLING / TRACK DESIGN
Gary Baker
CLOCKWORK GAMES ANIMATION
Mark Jackson
END SEQUENCE RENDERS
Mark Jackson, Rob Matthews, Iain Swales, Adrian Wyer
PC ANIM PLAYER
Andrew Crowley, Bob Smith, Neil Holmes
SOUND DRIVER SOFTWARE
Andrew Crowley
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rob Matthews
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PC TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Martin Hall, Bob Smith, Sam Kuhn, Edward Morley
PRODUCER
Greg Duddle
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Pete Smith
PRODUCT MANAGER
Kevin McSherry
LEGAL LIAISON
Jonathan Mounteney
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Gary Nichols
CREATIVE SERVICES
Kelly Evans, Lorna Owen
MANUAL EDITING
Neil Holmes, Russell Coburn
MANUAL AND PACKAGING DESIGN
David Thornley, Phil Rogerson
BOX ARTWORK RENDERING
Rob Matthews, Gary Baker
SOUND EFFECTS
PC Music Ltd
VOICE ACTOR
Brad Lavelle, recorded at The Sound Company, London
ALPHA TESTING
Paul Tweedle, Alan Mawer, Anthony Cross
BETA TESTING
Mark Inman (Group Leader), Jenny Newby (Team Leader), Stephen Allen,
Andrew Durney, Alan McArdle, Wayne Smith, Richard Yandle
MUSIC PRODUCER
Phil Morris
MUSIC
Music composed and recorded by PC Music Ltd
All guitars: Stu Ellis
Mixed in Dolby Surround by Steve Cowell at Pearl Studios, Liverpool.
Music published 1996 by PC Music Ltd
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TRACK LIST
1) Mesh
2) Resonator
3) Wired Soul
4) Skinned
5) Pulse
6) Metallic
7) Technofear
8) Smelter
9) Sinews
10) Pyrelighter
11) ManMachine
12) Synchronic
13) Fuzzbomb
14) Hot Rubber
15) Dropout
SPECIAL THANKS TO
PlayStation™ team
Friends & Family Of Clockwork Games
Adrian Myatt
Carole Holmes
James Thomas for his absence
This program has been produced with the
Dolby Surround encoding system, and is fully
compatible with stereo or monaural reproduction.
Dolby and the
are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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