Gateway GTW-P42M303 42 in. Plasma Television
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1. 27 Connecting external amplified speakers 28 Connecting an external receiver or amplifier 29 Connecting a subwoofer 30 Connecting a computer dude eres aces br RC Oed EE Adr Mie Sce A oos 31 Using DVI video vida aso Er RE aen Dra Ru X 31 Usmo BGB MAO xta oie atest AA LE dom adieu 32 Connecting an external monitor 33 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings 35 Using IHEOSD 2422546 scores erstehen 36 OSD menus and options e RR mus e ER RR we ee Re 37 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 45 Cleaning and maintenance 46 Cleaning the screen 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Avoiding image burn in aaea RI 3n n 47 TIOHDIOSTIOGOHFIG nu ins na den a ilex tw e Ee De pus SUO d quof oie le mer ducas 47 Telephone SUPPO 24 442 542 er Er is 49 A Signal Frequency Information 51 TM UAM M ang AVZ NPUE 3 wd ote er Saee o n Qe oa e eo e In 52 Component 1 and Component 2 inputs 52 RGB and DVI Ipsa a oio et dot todo dt hee ade 53 B Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 55 ING ON 4E 61 Introducing Your2. AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN ANT fo O O EXT Be OT ID Fo QU TN BD OOOO Sa Ww O e SI e I S e ST ED NE NON UN UN N YO OOOO OO 1 Connect the output to TV RF out or Antenna out jack on the back of your VCR to the ANT jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV If you have an off air antenna or cable box connect your off air antenna or cable TV cable to the ANT connector on the back of your VCR Warning If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to your plasma TV make sure that the antenna or cable system D is correctly grounded For more information see Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 57 26 www gateway com Connecting off air TV or cable TV Connecting off air TV or cable TV P To connect off air TV or cable TV using coaxial RF audio and video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN R L Q S VIDEO R L 0000000 o O NA O O 1 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable box to the ANT connector on the back of your plasma TV 2 Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV If you have connected a VCR to the ANT connector on the back of your plasma TV connect your off air TV or cable TV cable to the ANT connector on the back of your VCR Warning I
3. OYO L O Pe1 Cs1 Pri Cri R L L 0 jeesceej ssesle SUBWOOFER R RGB L AAC PR2 Cr2 00000000 JMO ERES 1 Connect the green Y jack on the back of vour HDTV set top box to the 8 J y p green Y2 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red Pp or Cp jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the red Pp2 Cp2 jack on the back of your plasma TV 3 Connect the blue Pg or Cp jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the blue Pp2 Cp2 jack on the back of your plasma TV 4 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your HDTV set top box to the R and L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV D Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 22 www gateway com Connecting your HDTV set top box Using RGB video gt To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using RGB video uu DVI IN RS 232 VIDEO AUDIO IN Q Oo eo e EN Fo 4 ag AS Fay e 1 Connect the 15 pin D Sub RGB jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the RGB IN jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio out jacks on the back of your HDTV set top box to the R and L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV After you connect your HDTV set top box to the RGB input jack on your plasma TV you may need to adjust various plasma TV picture settings to correctly match the o
4. Your Gateway Plasma TV usersguide Setting up Troubleshooting Gateway Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 1 ESAS rn de eso epe Utt can eee chan aus o qa io Greek 2 Important areguafds 220 ceca ee dC 3 Package contents o ooocooconcoo ehh nee ernennen 5 Turning on the main power 8 Front panel CONTOS 13 55 133 mo teal reped eara Sou t re pate Ne ae a ow dus 11 Back panel conrnecllolS serien aa eu o d 13 Audio and video connections 14 RGB and DVI conneclloris iS a A RI 15 Connecting Components 17 Understanding video connections 18 Connecting your DVD player 19 USING component VIGGO qua decias ala n tte Aaa 19 SINO MIO ee Sen SSSR RE Per 20 USING COMPOSITE VIDEO metiste ee es dere eee p pP geen bee ie 21 Connecting your HDTV set top box 22 Usirig component VIdGO s vase arera OR EORR Edo RTT e outs Rs 22 USING ROB VIGO cu i doi dad a a Bien anlage 23 Connecting your VCR or video camera 24 Using VITRO m rh TELLS 24 USING composite VISO 55 9 98 2290 A E OR UO ni ESOS See sae E 25 IJsihgcoaxial RF rias ERE red uta ei es arabe ned tbe darte 26 Connecting off air TV or cable TV
5. V SIZE Adjusts the vertical screen size V CENTER Adjusts the vertical screen position H WIDTH Adjusts the horizontal screen size H POSITION Adjusts the horizontal screen position 38 www gateway com OSD Menu SOUND Using the OSD Description BASS Adjusts the bass The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to adjust this setting TREBLE Adjusts the treble The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option BALANCE Adjusts the balance level between the channels The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to adjust this setting SURROUND Switches between STEREO MONO or turns surround OFF The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option BBE Turns the BBE option on or off Turn this option on when you are listening to live performance programs The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option BASS EXTENSION Extends the level of BASS sent to the audio out jack The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE and the INNER SPKR option must be turned off to use this option VOLUME Adjusts the volume The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be setto VARIABLE to use this option INNER SPKR Turns the built in speakers on or off The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option AUDIO OUTPUT Changes the audio output options for the plasma TV FIXED bypasses your plasma TV s internal sound controls VARIABLE lets you adjust t
6. 91 1 31 5 31 5 45 0 33 8 31 5 31 4 35 0 49 7 68 7 Vertical Hz 75 0 85 0 70 0 50 0 60 0 60 70 0 60 0 66 7 74 6 75 0 Format 1280 x 1024 SXGA 1280 x 1024 SXGA 720 x 400 DOS 640 x 480 VGA 1266 x 720p HDTV 1920 x 1080i HDTV 640 x 350 VGA 852 x 480 WVGA 640 x 480 Apple 832 x 624 Apple 1152 x 870 Apple These modes not available in RGB mode with DVI output 54 Refresh 75 85 70 50 60 60i 70 60 67 75 75 Safety Hegulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device 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 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 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 or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 mor
7. Gateway Plasma TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Plasma TV Read this chapter to learn about Features Warnings and safeguards Package contents Controls and connections Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features Your plasma TV features m A bright flicker free image m Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts noise m Accurate color processing Two high definition component video input sources that automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming source Picture in picture PIP and picture on picture POP modes that let you watch two programs simultaneously HDTV signal compatibility using an external HDTV decoder with RGB or component video outputs Digital zoom modes get rid of black bars around the display image m A built in BBE sound processor that maximizes the sound quality A built in SRS sound processor that simulates surround effects using only two speakers Selectable fixed variable audio outputs Built in internal amplifier and speakers Connections for adding a separate powered subwoofer A built in Digital Visual Interface DVI to eliminate the need for digital to analog conversion 1280 x 1024 SXGA support for computer input 720p and 10801 support for HDTV signals Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Warning Risk of electric shock Do not open To r
8. RGB and DVI connections on page 15 www gateway com 13 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Audio and video connections DVI Video 1 Component Video 1 Antenna Audio In Audio In Audio In Audio Out Ps2 Cs2 Pr2 Cr2 R Subwoofer S Video Audio In External Speaker RGB Component Video 2 Switch Audio In Audio In Connector Description Antenna Connects to a VHF UHF antenna or cable TV DVI Audio In Connects to the audio on a DVI device such as a computer or set top box Video 1 Audio In Connects to a composite audio video device such as a VCR Component Video 1 Connects to a component audio video device such as a DVD player Audio In Audio Out Connects to an audio device such as a receiver External Speaker Connects to the speaker switch jack on switchable external speakers or Switch an external receiver or amplifier Subwoofer Connects to an external subwoofer RGB Audio In Connects to the audio on an RGB device such as a computer or set top box S Video Audio In Connects to an S Video device such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box Component Video 2 Connects to a component video device such as an HDTV set top box Audio In 14 Back panel connections RGB and DVI connections RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS 232 Connector Description RGB In Connects to an RGB video device such as a computer or set top box RGB Out Connects to an external RGB monitor DVI In Connects to a D
9. to the electrical outlet m Disconnect your plasma TV from the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing maintenance Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning m Do not place your plasma TV on an unstable cart stand or table Your plasma TV may fall causing serious damage Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Do not place your plasma TV on a bed sofa rug or other similar surfaces m Never place your plasma TV near or over a radiator or heat source m Do not install your plasma TV in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided m Your plasma TV should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label If the type of available power is unknown consult your electrician or local power company m Your plasma TV is equipped with a 3 pin grounded plug The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet This is a safety feature If you cannot plug the power cord into the outlet contact your electrician Do not alter the plug because this will defeat the safety feature m Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas m Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock m Unplug your plasma TV and contact qualified service personnel if m The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed m Liquid has been spilled into your plasma TV m Your plas
10. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 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 Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system 57 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits Contact with them could be fatal Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H Ground clamps Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Ground clamp N O FO A 0 N Antenna lead in wire 58 Notices Notices Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is prote
11. TV on your wall Gateway recommends you use a qualified installer For more information see the Wall Mount Installation Guide at support gateway com m Cable kits Gateway cable kits consist of high quality gold cables of various lengths including DVI D video cable RCA audio cable RCA component video cable RCA composite video cable S Video cable VGA video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Turning on the main power gt To turn on the main power 1 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your plasma TV then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector OR 8 www gateway com Turning on the main power 2 Press the MAIN POWER switch The status LED on the front turns yellow and your plasma TV is ready to turn on D MAIN POWER D MAIN POWER www gateway com 9 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 3 Press the POWER button on the front of your plasma TV The Status LED on the front turns green Warning If you will be away for an extended period of time turn off Y your plasma TV with the MAIN POWER switch instead of using the remote control or front POWER button For added protection during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug your plasma TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the
12. antenna or cable system 10 Front panel controls Front panel controls AD Mace vo MENU O INPUT Volume and Menu Input Remote Status Power Adjust Control LED Sensor www gateway com 11 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Button Volume and Adjustment Menu Input Remote control sensor Status LED Power 12 Description Increases or decreases the volume OSD active Adjusts on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 36 Opens and closes the OSD OSD active Selects on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 36 Switches between available input sources Receives signals from the remote control Do not block Not lit No AC power detected The MAIN POWER switch is off or the power cord is not connected Solid Yellow The MAIN POWER switch is on and your plasma TV is off Solid Green Your plasma TV is on Turns your plasma TV on and off after the MAIN POWER switch is turned on When you turn your plasma TV on or off wait three seconds before pressing this button again Back panel connections Back panel connections 2 090 OYUVVVYN 50000 099299999 Y gt Audio and video RGB and DVI connections connections Connector Description Audio and video connections See Audio and video connections on page 14 RGB and DVI connections See
13. are using RGB mode make sure that H WIDTH and V SIZE in the OSD are set correctly B If you are using TV AVI AV2 or component with 480i input use the SCREEN WIDTH or WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound m Make sure that the volume is not turned down m Make sure that the sound is not muted m Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly The monitor has pixels that are always dark m Your plasma TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology However sometimes some pixels of your plasma TV may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product An image remains on the screen even after you turn off your plasma TV m A still image may have been displayed for an extended period of time causing burn in For more information about burn in see page 43 You see noise or trash on the screen m When your plasma TV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is up converted increased to match your plasma TV s display capabilities Up converting can cause noise or trash Screen brightness is diminished m Video display devices experience degradation of brightness over the life of the device Normal brightness degradation is not covered by your warranty 48 Trou
14. front panel buttons 11 H HDTV decoder set top box connecting component video 22 connecting RGB video 23 image burn in 4 47 Input button 12 M main power switch 9 turning on 9 maintenance 45 46 Menu button 12 36 monitor connecting 33 62 O off air TV connecting coaxial RF 27 on screen display see OSD OSD 36 brightness 37 38 channel status 42 closed captioning 42 color 37 contrast 37 38 language 43 other menu 43 Parental Guide 42 picture menu 37 38 PIP mode 40 PIP POP menu 40 POP mode 41 screen width 37 38 sound menu 39 timeout 43 TV menu 42 zoom 37 P Parental Guide 42 PIP mode 40 POP mode 41 power button 12 main switch 9 turning on 9 power cord 5 connection 8 R receiver connecting 29 remote control 5 remote control sensor 12 Remote control user guide 6 RGB audio in connection 14 connection 13 15 Z in connection 15 zoom 37 out connection 15 RS 232 connection 15 S safety 3 screen width 37 38 Service Center 49 setting up safety precautions 3 signal frequency Component 1 and Component 2 52 RGB and DVI 53 TV AV1 and AV2 52 status LED 12 subwoofer connecting 30 connection 14 support 49 S Video 18 connection 14 T timeout 43 troubleshooting 45 47 V VCR connecting coaxial RF 26 connecting composite video 25 connecting S Video 24 Video 1 connection 14 video camera connecting composite video 25 connecting S Video 24 video connections types of
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16. EP Turns the sleep timer on and off SLEEP TIME Adjusts the number of minutes the plasma TV waits before it automatically turns off You can specify from 1 to 120 minutes The SLEEP option must be turned on POWER SAVE Turns power save mode on or off The plasma TV goes into sleep mode with RGB and DVI video input For more information see the documentation that came with your computer POWER ON SEQUENCE Selects the power on sequences 1 STEP Turns the plasma TV on or off using the MAIN POWER switch 2 STEP factory default Press the MAIN POWER switch to activate the plasma TV This puts the plasma TV in suspend mode Then use the POWER button on the front of the plasma TV to turn it on and off For more information see Turning on the main power on page 9 RESET Resets picture settings to the factory default S W VERSION Shows the version of the software your plasma TV is using www gateway com 43 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings 44 www gateway com Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your plasma TV Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the screen Do not use substances such as glass cleaners solvents and thinners The screen of your plasma TV has been specially treated Wipe the surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth If the surface is particular dirt
17. ST Adjusts the contrast of the picture BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the picture You may need to readjust brightness after the plasma TV warms up COLOR Adjusts the color saturation making colors more intense TINT Adjusts the color of flesh tones SHARPNESS Adjust the amount of detail enhancement COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjusts the white balance CLOCK PHASE Adjusts your plasma TV to match the video input source SCREEN WIDTH Adjusts the screen width to 4 3 16 9 or PANORAMA viewing mode ZOOM Moves or stretches the display image when the screen width is set to 16 9 Zoom1 moves the image upward good for presentations with sub titles Zoome stretches 1 85 1 content to fill the screen Zoom3 stretches 2 35 1 content to fill the screen GEOMETRIC ADJUST Controls the V SIZE V CENTER H WIDTH and H POSITION of the display image Only available in Component 1 and Component 2 mode www gateway com 37 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu PICTURE RGB DVI video sources Description INPUT SOURCE Switches between available video input sources CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the picture BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the picture You may need to readjust brightness after the plasma TV warms up COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjusts the white balance CLOCK PHASE Adjusts your plasma TV to match the video input source SCREEN WIDTH Adjusts the screen width to 4 3 or 16 9 viewing mode
18. VI video device such as a computer or set top box RS 232 Connects to a computer to display the computer image on the plasma TV or monitor using customized software typically used by business education or government For more information see the RS 232 Serial Connection Technical Reference at support gateway com www gateway com 15 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 16 www gateway com Connecting Components Read this chapter to learn how to connect DVD players HDTV decoder set top boxes VCRs Off air TV and cable TV External audio devices Computers Warning Before connecting any external components unplug your plasma TV To restart your plasma TV see Turning on the main power on page 8 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Understanding video connections Your plasma TV has four types of standard video connections You should use the best connection available to get the best display For example if your DVD player supports a component video connection connect the DVD player to your plasma TV using component video instead of composite video or S Video Connection Cable and Connector Description Quality Basic Coaxial RF The video and audio signals are both carried in one cable the other three connection types only handle video and require separate connections for sound Coaxial is the only way to connect an antenna to your plasma TV Good Composite The video signal is c
19. arried through a single pin This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices Better S Video The video signal is split into two signals black and white and color Text displayed on screen through this connection will be noticeably sharper then composite or coaxial RF Best Component The video signal is split into three signals two color and one black and white Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture provided by signal sources as HDTV and progressive DVD Connecting your DVD player Connecting your DVD player Using component video To connect your DVD player using component video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO1 R L Y1 Psi Cs1 Pr1 Cr1 R L L SUBWOOFER R RGB L S VIDEO R L Y2 Ps2 Cs2 Pr2 Cr2 R L R 5 O OD NN S o Ot S ono MODO gt D N N ZH ER SF gt ds 1 Connect the green colored Y jack on the back of your DVD player to the 8 J y play green colored Y1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red colored PR or CR jack on the back of your DVD player to the red colored Pp1 Cp1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 3 Connect the blue colored Pg or Cg jack on the back of your DVD player to the blue colored Pp1 Cp1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 4 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio in jacks on the back of your p
20. bleshooting Telephone support If this troubleshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your plasma TV call our Service Center at 888 737 MyGW 6949 For more information about Gateway visit www gateway com 49 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 50 www gateway com Signal Frequency Information Read this appendix for signal frequency information Appendix A Signal Frequency Information TV AV1 and AV2 inputs Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format 15 7 60 NTSC Video 15 6 50 PAL Video Component 1 and Component 2 inputs Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format 15 7 60 NTSC Video 15 6 50 PAL Video 15 7 60 480i SDTV 31 5 60 480p EDTV 33 0 60 1080i HDTV 45 0 60 720p HDTV 52 RGB and DVI inputs RGB and DVI inputs Mode Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format Refresh 1 31 5 59 9 640 x 480 VGA 60 2 37 9 72 8 640 x 480 VGA 72 3 37 5 75 0 640 x 480 VGA 75 4 43 3 85 0 640 x 480 VGA 85 5 35 1 56 3 800 x 600 SVGA 56 6 37 9 60 3 800 x 600 SVGA 60 7 48 1 72 2 800 x 600 SVGA 72 8 46 9 75 0 800 x 600 SVGA 75 9 53 7 85 0 800 x 600 SVGA 85 10 48 4 60 0 1024 x 768 XGA 60 11 56 5 70 0 1024 x 768 XGA 70 12 60 0 75 0 1024 x 768 XGA 75 13 68 7 85 0 1024 x 768 XGA 85 14 64 0 60 0 1280 x 1024 SXGA 60 93 Appendix A Signal Frequency Information Mode 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Horizontal KHz 80 0
21. cted by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Ga
22. d the remote control to use this option For more information see Your Gateway Remote Control User s Guide SET PARENTAL CODE Sets a password for the Parental Guide You need the remote control to use this option For more information see Your Gateway Remote Control User s Guide SET RATING Blocks individual programs based on program ratings You need the remote control to use this option For more information see Your Gateway Hemote Control User s Guide CH SEARCH When this option is turned on your plasma TV only displays channels that have a signal when you change channels TUNER SOURCE Sets the source for the tuner CABLE sets the tuner for cable or a satellite dish AIR sets the tuner for an antenna BACKGROUND Displays a background color when a video signal is not available BACKGROUND COLOR Changes the color of the background when the BACKGROUND option is turned on 42 www gateway com OSD Menu OTHER Using the OSD Description OSD TIMEOUT Turns the OSD timer on and off To avoid image burn in we recommend that you keep this timer turned on SET OSD TIME Specifies the number of seconds the OSD menu is displayed before it turns off automatically The OSD TIMEOUT option must be turned on to use this option OSD BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of the OSD menu OSD BACKGROUND Switches the OSD menu background to blue or transparent OSD LANGUAGE Changes the language of the OSD menu SLE
23. e DVI connector on your computer to the DVI In connector on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 31 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using RGB video gt To connect your computer using RGB video EE RGB OUT a iy gt j pr gt S N p wrzrzrfTTl a ecaae gt 9 Q HHH C E 00 I S f HG O OP GAO P 1 Connectthe 15 pin D Sub RGB connector on your computer to the RGB IN connector on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 32 www gateway com Connecting a computer Connecting an external monitor A RGB loop out labeled RGB Out lets you connect another RGB monitor The RGB loop out displays the same signal as the RGB In video input source To connect your external monitor B Connect the RGB connector on your monitor to the RGB Out connector on the back of your plasma TV The maximum physical display resolution of the external monitor is 640 x 480 when the aspect ratio is set to 4 3 and 852 x 480 when the ratio is set to 16 9 If the computer s display resolution exceeds these maximums the external monitor eliminates the extra d
24. e of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product GTW P42M102 Plasma TV GTW P42M203 Plasma TV GTW P42M303 Plasma TV This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product 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 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your AN authority to operate the product Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 56 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Indu
25. eceiver or amplifier To connect your external receiver or amplifier AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN O 1 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your external amplifier or receiver to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV 2 If your external amplifier or receiver accepts remote turn on off signals connect the external speaker switch Not all external amplifiers or receivers can accept remote turn on off signals www gateway com 29 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting a subwoofer Your plasma TV has built in speakers You can enhance the bass response of your plasma TV s sound by connecting an external amplified subwoofer B To connect your subwoofer AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN z SUBWOOFER 0000000 0O CUO NO 6 OK 0000 O 1 Connect the audio jack on the back of your subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER J y jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 If your subwoofer accepts remote turn on off signals connect the external speaker switch Not all subwoofers can accept remote turn on off signals 30 www gateway com Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Using DVI video b To connect your computer using DVI video RGB IN RGB OUT RS 232 AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN DVI L VIDEO1 O OO O S ORO f OJO O0 le 7 bo AR f w SUBWOOFER R RGB L E To Q O x NB 6 eo 1 Connect th
26. educe the risk of electric shock do no remove the back C cover There are no user serviceable parts inside Removing the back cover voids the warranty Have your plasma TV repaired by qualified service personnel only Warnings and precautions m Do not place your hands face or objects close to the ventilation openings of your plasma TV The top of your plasma TV gets very hot from exhaust air that is released through the ventilation openings Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too close to the plasma TV Damage may occur if you place any object near the top of your plasma TV m Disconnect all cables before moving your plasma TV Moving your plasma TV with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger m Do not expose your plasma TV to rain or moisture m Keep your plasma TV away from excessive dust high temperatures moisture or direct sunlight m Use your plasma TV in a well ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings m Do not modify your plasma TV or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive interference m Disconnect your plasma TV and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time m If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal turn off your plasma TV then disconnect it from the electrical outlet Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly then reconnect your plasma TV
27. f an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to your plasma TV make sure that the antenna or cable system D is correctly grounded For more information see Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 57 www gateway com 27 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting external amplified speakers You can connect your plasma TV to a set of external amplified speakers using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of your plasma TV If your speakers have remote turn on off capability connect the external speaker switch gt To connect your external amplified speakers AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO1 R L Y1 Ps1 Csi1 Pr1 Cr1 R L L Q S VIDEO R L Y2 L R Ps2 Cs2 Pr2 Cr2 R 0900000 009 OQ X O 4 OY P 1 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your speakers to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV 2 If your external amplified speakers accept remote turn on off signals connect the external speaker switch Not all external amplified speakers can accept remote turn on off signals 28 www gateway com Connecting an external receiver or amplifier Connecting an external receiver or amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your plasma TV Your plasma TV is equipped with a external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn on off signal to an external r
28. he type of output your plasma TV sends to the built in speakers or the audio output jack www gateway com 39 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu PIP POP Description PIP Turns PIP mode on or off When PIP is turned on you can display two pictures at one time One picture is displayed on the full screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window The picture on the full screen is the main picture The picture in the window is the sub picture You can use PIP mode if your video input source is set to TV AV S Video Component 1 or Component 2 and the video input source is 480i or lower such as a non progressive DVD player PIP mode does not work with component video input sources higher than 480i such as an HDTV set top box or progressive DVD player RGB or DVI video sources SOURCE Changes the video input source of the sub picture when PIP is turned on POSITION Moves the sub picture within the Screen FIXED lets you use the H LOCATOR and V LOCATOR options to place the sub picture in one of the four corners of the screen VARIABLE lets you use the H LOCATOR and V LOCATOR options to move the sub picture anywhere within the screen H LOCATION Moves the sub picture left or right V LOCATION Moves the sub picture up or down SWAP Swaps the picture and the sub picture 40 www gateway com OSD Menu PIP POP continued Using the OSD Description POP Turns POP mode on o
29. hopping channel logo can leave a permanent ghost image burn in Avoid burn in by mixing your viewing patterns Do not show the same stationary image for more than 1596 of your total viewing time in any one week Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn in Troubleshooting Use the following information to solve common problems You cannot see a picture Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Make sure that the main power switch and power button are turned on Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source If your plasma TV is connected to your computer in RGB mode press any key on your keyboard to wake your computer You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights Try moving your plasma TV to another location The color is abnormal Make sure that the input source cable is connected securely and correctly to the back of your plasma TV The picture has abnormal patterns Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly to the back of your plasma TV Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your plasma TV Compare the video input source s specifications with your plasma TV specifications 47 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The display image does not cover the entire screen B If you
30. io and video connection 13 14 audio in connection 14 audio out connection 14 B back panel connections 13 batteries 5 brightness 37 38 burn in 4 47 C cable kits 7 cable TV connecting coaxial RF 27 channel status 42 cleaning 46 exterior 46 screen 46 closed captioning 42 Coaxial RF video 18 color 37 component video 18 Component Video 1 connection 14 Component Video 2 connection 14 composite video 18 connection 14 computer connecting 31 connecting DVI video 31 connecting RGB video 32 connecting amplifier 29 cable TV 27 computer 31 DVD player 19 external amplified speakers 28 external monitor 33 external receiver 29 HDTV decoder set top box 22 off air TV 27 power cord 8 subwoofer 30 VCR 24 video camera 24 connections antenna 14 audio and video 13 14 audio in 14 audio out 14 back panel 13 Component Video 1 14 Component Video 2 14 composite video 14 DVI 13 15 DVI audio in 14 DVI in 15 external speaker switch 14 RGB 13 15 RGB audio in 14 RGB in 15 RGB out 15 RS 232 15 subwoofer 14 S Video 14 Video 1 14 61 contrast 37 38 D DVD player connecting component video 19 connecting composite video 21 connecting S Video 20 DVI audio in connection 14 connection 13 15 in connection 15 E external amplified speakers connecting 28 external monitor connecting 33 external receiver connecting 29 external speaker switch connection 14 F features 2
31. lasma TV 5 Select COMPONENT using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 19 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using S Video B To connect your DVD player using S Video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN f e A 4 NY SN e e AAA Ze x 1 Connect the S Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the Rand L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 20 www gateway com Connecting your DVD player Using composite video To connect your DVD player using composite video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN Qu AMCNAN MN e e M bl N Y S j M AA N ms 4 A O 1 Connect the vellow video jack on the back of vour DVD plaver to the y J y play yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 21 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting your HDTV set top box Using component video gt To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using component video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN
32. ma TV has been exposed to water or moisture m Your plasma TV does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your plasma TV to normal operation m Your plasma TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Avoid image burn in m Displaying the same stationary images over an extended period of time such as a black bar stock ticker video game or a shopping channel logo can leave a permanent ghost image burn in Avoid burn in by mixing your viewing patterns Do not show the same stationary image for more than 1596 of your total viewing time in any one week m Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn in Package contents Package contents Along with your plasma TV the packaging box contains the following items Remote control e T S Of e De GD 000028 0000008 We 000 A 1 olo o 9 8i i SO amp Two AA batteries Power cord www gateway com 5 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV User guide Remote control user guide 6 www gateway com Package contents You can purchase these optional accessories for your plasma TV m Wall mount kit The wall mount kit contains all of the required hardware for mounting your plasma
33. ots which results in a loss of detail and picture clarity www gateway com 33 Chapter 2 Connecting Components 34 www gateway com Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your plasma TV settings from the on screen display OSD You can also use your remote control to change some settings For more information see Your Gateway Remote Control User s Guide Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings Using the OSD Your plasma TV features an on screen display OSD that lets you adjust and save contrast brightness and other settings The TV saves changes you make to the settings even if you turn off the TV gt To adjust settings from the OSD 1 Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV The OSD opens 2 Press the ADJ or button on the front of your plasma TV to select the menu you want 3 Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV to select a menu option 4 Press the ADJ or button on the front of your plasma TV to adjust the option setting D Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV The OSD closes 36 Using the OSD OSD menus and options You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various settings for your plasma TV OSD Menu PICTURE TV AV1 AV2 Component 1 and Component 2 video sources Description INPUT SOURCE Switches between available video input sources CONTRA
34. r off When POP is turned on the screen is split into two pictures The picture on the left side of your screen is the main picture The picture on the right side of the screen is the sub picture You can use POP mode if your video input source is set to TV AV S Video Component 1 or Component 2 and the video input source is 480i or lower such as a non progressive DVD player POP mode does not work with component video input sources higher than 480i such as an HDTV set top box or progressive DVD player RGB or DVI video sources SOURCE Changes the video input source of the sub picture when POP is turned on SCREEN RATE Changes the aspect ratio of the sub picture SWAP Swaps the main picture and the sub picture 41 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu TV Description CHANNEL Changes the TV channel CHANNEL STATUS Sets the status of the TV channel NORMAL is the default FAV programs the channel as a favorite channel LOCK prevents the channel from being viewed You need the remote control to use this option For more information see Your Gateway Remote Control User s Guide ERASE removes the channel from the channel list MTS Changes the sound output for TV programs Switch between STEREO MONO or SAP Second Audio Program for audio simulcasts The TV program must support the output option CCD Activates closed captioning V CHIP Activates the Parental Guide You nee
35. stry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Regulatory compliance statements Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may CL result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects D or reproductive harm Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges
36. teway Astro Gateway Q Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music Ware Gateway Networking Solutions Gateway Online Network O N solution Gateway Photo Ware Gateway Professional PCs Gateway Profile Gateway Solo green stylized GATEWAY green stylized Gateway logo Gateway Teacher Ware Gateway Video Ware HelpSpot InforManager Just click it Learn 9 Gateway Kids BackPack SERVE TO ORDER Server Watchdog the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo SpotShop Spotshop com and Your Ware are trademarks of Gateway Inc Intel Intel Inside logo and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 59 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 60 www gateway com Index A accessories 7 adjust brightness 37 38 color 37 contrast 37 38 screen width 37 38 sound 39 TV settings 37 Adjustment button 12 36 amplified speakers connecting 28 amplitier connecting 29 antenna connection 14 aud
37. utput from the HDTV set top box see PICTURE RGB DVI video sources on page 38 www gateway com 23 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting your VCR or video camera Using S Video To connect your VCR or video camera using S Video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN OKO V an M Wu N O O e o QO 4 4 N o Q euo HO QROO OOOO zy En as OR 1 Connect the S Video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the Rand L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 24 www gateway com Connecting your VCH or video camera Using composite video To connect your VCR or video camera using composite video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN OR 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the R and L audio in jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 25 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using coaxial RF gt To connect your VCR using coaxial RF audio and video
38. y use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen then wipe the screen with the cloth Warning The screen of your plasma TV is made of specially coated j glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or CL ammonia based window cleaners Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers or any hard objects Scratches on the bezel or glass are not covered by your warranty Cleaning the exterior 46 Your plasma TV is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your plasma TV turned off and unplugged brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth Be careful not to drip any water into the vents Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your plasma TV Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components Do not allow any excessive water or moisture to come into contact with the surface of your plasma TV If water or moisture gets inside your plasma TV operating problems and electrical and shock hazards may result Do not scratch or hit the cabinet with your fingers or any hard objects Do not place articles made from rubber or PVC near the cabinet for any extended periods of time Troubleshooting Avoiding image burn in Displaying the same stationary images over an extended period of time such as a black bar stock ticker video game or a s
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