Zenith R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F OPERATING GUIDE

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers | R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F | Projection TVs

© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics Corporation.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU´AU FOND.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code 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 the cable
entry as practical.

REGULATORY 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized

modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is :
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 1-201-816-2000
Marketed and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
http://www.zenith.com

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Now, while you can see it)

The model and serial number of your new TV are
located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future
convenience, we suggest that your record those
numbers here:

MODEL NO.______________________
SERIAL NO.________________________

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands
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.

8. Transporting Product
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.

9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Line-Cord Polarization
This product is 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.

13. 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.

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in
potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new
product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save
them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and
safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards
Association.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Continued on next page)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14. 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 (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70
provides information with regard to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead­in 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.

15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) 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.

16. 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.

17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. 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 of any kind on the product.

19. 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.

20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. 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.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only

as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical
Code Instructions

(Continued from previous page)

NEC- National Electrical Code

CONTENTS

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Setup Checklist

Step 1

Connect TV to all sources and external equipment:

See pages 26-30

Step 2

Do a channel search: find available channels in your area:

See pages 10-11

Step 3

Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to
your personal preference:

See appropriate pages above

Safety Warnings ...........................................2

Important Safety Instructions ......................3

Remote Control Key Functions ...................6

Basic TV Setup and Operation ....................9

Turning the TV On/Off.......................................9

Selecting a Language for the Onscreen Menus

. ..9

Selecting a Source for the Main Screen Picture

..9

Channel Search ..............................................10

Finding Channels with EZ Scan .....................10

Adding/Deleting/Labeling Channels

with Manual Program .....................................11

Tuning Channels ............................................11

Changing the Sound Level..............................11

Features .......................................................12

Clock Setup: Auto/Manual .............................12

Off Timer/On Timer Setup ..............................13

Auto Off Setup ................................................13

Sleep Timer Setup .........................................14

Key Lock Setup...............................................14

Fine Tuning Adjustment .................................15

Signal Reception Booster ...............................15

Favorite Channel Memory...............................15

Picture Format Selection ...............................16

Auto Move ......................................................16

Picture Setup ..............................................17

EZ Video Setup...............................................17

DRP (Digital Reality Picture) .........................17

Cinema Mode Setup .......................................17

VM (Velocity Modulation) Setup......................18

ACC (Auto Color Control) Setup.....................18

User Picture Appearance Adjustments...........18

Color Convergence Adjustments ....................19

Sound Setup ...............................................20

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup........................20

EZ Audio Options............................................20

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) ............................21

TV Speaker On/Off..........................................21

Balance, Treble, Bass Adjustments................21

Closed Captions ..........................................22

Closed Captions Overview .............................22

Captions On, Off, EZ Mute Setup ...................23

Selecting a Caption/Text Mode.......................23

Parental Control Overview..........................24

Blocking Scheme Setup .................................25

Antenna Connections ................................26

External Equipment Connection and

Viewing Setup .............................................27

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Devices ........................................................31

Programming Codes ..................................32

Maintenance ................................................35

Product Specifications ...............................36

Troubleshooting Checklist .........................37

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Remote Control Key Functions

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1. MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS

Show active remote mode every time any button is
pressed.

2. MODE

Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable Box,
DVD, or Satellite. Select other remote modes, for the
remote to operate external devices.

3. LIGHT

Illuminates the remote control keys.

4. TV/VIDEO

Selects TV, VIDEO, COMPONENT, or DVI mode.

5. COMP

Selects COMPONENT or DVI mode.

6. ARC

Selects 4:3, 16:9, Horizon, Zoom 1, or Zoom 2 picture formats.

7. NUMBER BUTTONS

Direct channel selection.

8. DASH button

Used to enter a program number for multiple program
channels such as 2—1,2—2,etc.

9. VIDEO

Selects factory preset picture settings:

Clear, Optimum,

Soft, or User.

10.CHANNEL UP/DOWN

• Selects the desired channel.

• Selects the desired menu option when menu is

displayed on the screen.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

• Increases or decreases sound level.

• Enters or adjusts the selected menu when menu is

displayed on the screen.

11.FCR ( Favorite Channel Review )

Selects favorite channels.
Refer to "Favorite channel memory".

12.MUTE (Two Levels)

Reduce sound to half volume or mute the sound entirely.

13.MENU

Displays on-screen menus.

14.EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing
from any menu.

15. BUTTON

No function.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

tv

vcr

cable

dvd

sat

mode

light

power

tv/video

dvi

comp

avl

ccarc

enter

video

audio

vol

ch

sleepmute mts

fcr

menu

exit still

flashbk

recordstop

pause

rew

play

ff

skip

right

enter

left

down

up

1
2

3
4

6

7

8
9

11
12

13

10

15

5

14

7

16.POWER (or ON/OFF)

Refer to "Turning the TV on/off".

17.DVI

Selects DVI mode.

18.AVL

To keep on equal volume level of each channel.

19. CC

Selects the CAPTIONS:

On, Ez Mute, or Off.

20.AUDIO

Selects the sound appropriate for the program's
character;

Virtual, Flat, Music, Movie, Sports or

User.

21.SLEEP (Sleep Timer)

Sets turn off time.

22.MTS BUTTON

Selects MTS sound:

Mono, Stereo, or SAP.

23.FLASHBK

Returns to the previous channel.

24.STILL

Freezes the currently-viewed picture.

25.UP

D

/ DOWNE/ LEFTF/ RIGHTG/ ENTER

• Navigates the on-screen menus to adjust the TV
settings and preferences.

• Displays current TV mode (Remote control only).

26.VCR BUTTONS

Control some video cassette recorders.

27.SKIP Left/Right

Playing CDs: Selects previous/next song.
Playing DVDs: Selects previous/next movie chapter.

28.STAND BY INDICATOR (

rr

)

Illuminates brightly when the TV is in standby mode. Dims
when the TV is switched on.

29.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

vcr

16

18

25

19

17

25

20

21
22

23

26

27

24

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

• Remove the battery compartment cover on the back side
and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Install two 1.5V, AA type batteries. Don’t mix used and new
batteries.

tv

mode

tv/video

cable

light

comp

ccarc

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

0

video

vol

fcr

exit still

menu

up

enter

left

down

play

pause

rew

ff

ch

dvd

power

enter

recordstop

skip

sat

dvi

avl

audio

sleepmute mts

flashbk

right

Remote Control Key Functions / TV Setup

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Securing TV Position

• Position the TV and prevent it from being moved, by
placing the 4 stoppers under the roller casters on the
bottom of the TV.

• Casters (on TV bottom)
Use to turn and move the TV easily.

Stopper

ch

volmuteentermenutv/video

on/off

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16 4 13 25 12 28 10

Front Panel Controls

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the
TV is plugged into a power outlet.

Basic TV Setup and Operation

Turning the TV On/Off

When the TV is connected to power, it switches to standby mode and
the standby indicator lights red.
To switch the TV on from standby mode, press the on/off, tv/video,
ch

D

/Ebutton on the set or tv/video, chD/E, comp, power or
number button on the remote control.
A channel number will be displayed on the screen. The on-screen
display will disappear after a few seconds.

Press the power button on the remote control or the set. The TV
reverts to standby mode.

Selecting a Language for the Onscreen Menus

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the

Special menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Language.

3. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select the desired

language.
From this point on, the menus appear in the selected language.

4. Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Selecting a Source for the Main Screen Picture

Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch
your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other device that is
connected to your TV.

1. Press the menu button and then use

D

/Ebutton to select the

Special menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Input.

3. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select TV, Video 1,

Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Component 1, Component 2 or
DVI.

4. Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

9

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Language

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Key lock

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Captions

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Caption/Text

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ARC

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Auto move

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Input

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Key lock

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Captions

{{

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{{

ARC

{{

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Video 2
Video 3
Video 4
Component 1
Component 2
DVI

TV +

CH.

CH.

Channel Search

Channel Search finds and memorizes all the active channels in your area. You must do a channel search
before you can use the TV.
Use EZ Scan to find active channels and then use Manual Program to customize your channel list by
adding or deleting channels.
Using EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order.
You can also add or delete channels manually using Manual Program.

Basic TV Setup and Operation

Finding Channels with EZ Scan

EZ Scan searches and memorizes all the active channels in your area.

After using EZ Scan, select channels with the

D

/Ebuttons.

1. Press the menu button and then use

D

/Ebutton to select the

Channel menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select EZ Scan.

3. Press the

G

button. The EZ Scan function starts.

If you want to stop EZ Scan, press the enter ( ) button.
Only the channels searched up to that time are memorized.

Notes

• EZ Scan stores all available channels regardless of signal type (Over-

the- air or Cable).

• If over-the-air and Cable TV channels are duplicated, use the

number buttons (0 ~ 9) to change channels for:

.

10

++Stop

2%

EZ Scan OOOOTVO5

Over-the-Air Channels Cable TV Channels

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EZ Scan

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Manual prog.

{{

Favorite ch.

{{

Channel

To start

{{

EZ Scan

{{

CH.

Adding/Deleting/Labeling Channels with Manual
Program

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the

Channel menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Manual prog..

3. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Channel.

4. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select the channel number

you want to memorize or erase.

5. Press the

F

button and then use D/Ebutton to select Memory.

6. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select On or Off.

7. Press the

F

button and then use D/Ebutton to select Ch.name.

You can make a channel name.

8. Press the

G

and then use F/G button to select a word position and

then

D

/Ebutton to enter alphabet A to Z, a to z, number 0 to 9, or

blank.

9. Repeat process 3 to 8 to memorize or erase other channels.

10.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Tuning Channels

Use the ch D/Ebutton to easily select the next higher or lower
channel. Or, use the NUMBER buttons to directly select the desired
channel.

Changing the Sound Level

Use the vol Dbutton to make the sound louder or vol Ebutton to
make the sound quieter.

If you press the mute button on the remote control once, the sound is
reduce to half of original volume level. Press the mute button on the
remote control again and the sound is muted. At this time, the word

Mute is displayed.

Using Mute is convenient if you need to answer a telephone call.
To restore muted sound, press the mute button on the remote control
again or vol

D

/Ebutton.

EEEMute

11

++

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Channel

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Memory

{{

Fine

{{

Ch.name

{{

Booster

{{

TV02

Manual program

Volume

5

++

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EZ Scan

{{

Manual prog.

{{

Favorite ch.

{{

Channel

To set

{{

Manual prog.

{{

Channel

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CH.

Features

Clock Setup: Auto/Manual

Before using the on/off timer features, You must first set the current
time on the clock.

Auto Clock Setup

The time is set automatically from a PBS broadcast signal. The PBS
channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight
saving time.

1. Press the menu button and then use

D

/Ebutton to select the

Timer menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Clock .

3. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Auto .

4. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to select the

Time zone.

5. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to select E.S.T.

(Eastern Standard Time), C.S.T. (Central Standard Time), M.S.T.

(Mountain Standard Time), P.S.T. (Pacific Standard Time), Alaska, or

Hawaii.

6. Press the

F

button and then use the D/Ebutton to select PBS

CH.

.

7. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to set your local

PBS channel.

8. Press the

F

button and then use the D/Ebutton to select D.S.T.

(Daylight Savings Time).

9. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to set D.S.T.
(Daylight Savings Time) Auto, On, or Off depending on whether or
not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time.

10.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Manual Clock Setup

1. Press the menu button and then use D/Ebutton to select the
Timer menu.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select Clock .

3. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to select Manual.

4. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to set the hours.

5. Press the

G

button and then use the D/Ebutton to set the

minutes.

6. Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

12

++

Move {Next+}}Back

Clock

{{

Off timer

{{

On timer

{{

Auto off

{{

Timer

Auto

{{

Manual

{{

- - : - - AM

Auto

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Clock

{{

Off timer

{{

On timer

{{

Auto off

{{

Timer

Auto

{{

Manual

{{

- - : - - AM

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Time zone

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PBS CH.

{{

D.S.T.

{{

- - : - - AM

Auto
E.S.T.
C.S.T.
M.S.T.
P.S.T.
Alaska
Hawaii

Auto clock

Auto

CH.

CH.