Gateway Flat Panel Television Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. SET RATING Blocks individual programs based on program ratings You need the remote control to use this option For more information see Your Gateway Remote 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 40 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 SLEEP 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 m2. Your Gateway Plasma TV user sguide Setting up Troubleshooting Gateway Contents 1 3 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 1 Featules sc eue cn veau UN Ta RR S ed ge aei cedente Ead 2 Important Safeguards 0 ccc ren 3 Package contents 0 0 0 cee et ete tees 5 Turning on the main power 0 eee eee 8 Front panel controls sooren rE a EA k eee eee 10 Back panel connections esr esun aan ee d a a a aeai E re 12 Audio and video connections uaaa 13 RGB and DVI connections 0 000 cee tee 14 Connecting Components Lueeessses 15 Understanding video connections 2 000 ee es 16 Connecting your DVD player 0 0 ccc tees 17 Using component video 1 eee eee 17 Using S Video uno cue e eit tee Yu la wl et 18 Using composite video leleslleree 19 Connecting your HDTV set top box sssssseeee eee 20 Using component video eee ne 20 Using RGB video sssessseseeseees res 21 Connecting your VCR or video camera 1 eee 22 Using S Video e ce 008 eR xm SE maga ded Rau Eus 22 Using composite video lslssleleeee nen 23 Using coaxial RF sa isea a n aa II II I 24 Connecting off air TV or cable TV lslsssllsees eee 25 Connecting external amplified speakers 000 cece ee 26 Connecting an external receiver or amplifier llle 27 Connecting a subw
3. 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 ay com atewe Connecting your DVD player Connecting your DVD player Using component video gt To connect your DVD player using component video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN XXI EX QQQ 0000 00 COO WARS VG C 7 a CN LY yore Is iO 1 Connect the green colored Y jack on the back of your DVD player to the green colored Y1 jack on the back of your plasma rv 2 Connect the red colored Pp or Cr jack on the back of your DVD player to the red colored Pr1 Cprl1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 3 Connect the blue colored Pg or Cp jack on the back of your DVD player to the blue colored Pg1 Cg1 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 plasma TV 5 Select COMPONENTI using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 17 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using S Video gt To connect your DVD player using S Video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN OLIO ow g e Noyoeoovo e gE 7 v PAR 1 Connect the S Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the bac
4. 1 1 B ANS SS a e VO o0o0oo oo MOMS NE Wy 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 27 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 gt To connect your subwoofer AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN e R B OOOOO000000 j a Va ea Wa Nass e e o M Co Co 2C 0 C o 2 AK o 1 Connect the audio jack on the back of your subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER 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 28 www gateway com Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Using DVI video gt To connect your computer using DVI video 1 Connect the 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 o
5. VIDEO1 R l R Ya Pa2 Ce2 _Pr2 Cr2 R L 3 ZN A 7 Wm NE gt Via Y SI CHIC HAIE 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 22 www gateway com Connecting your VCR or video camera Using composite video gt To connect your VCR or video camera using composite video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN e e Pr1 CR1 R L SUBWOOFER Pe2 Ce2_Pr2 Cr2 R RGB L A R o ER INAS DAS APS nn mM NA e O N J v wu CELO y 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 23 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using coaxial RF gt To connect your VCR using coaxial RF audio and video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN Yi Pet Cei Pat Cat O 0O O OO007000 00 3 AN M 4 p N Va FIN N AN N N eue Xe X oA o Ao A o MOM OO 20 X 1 Connect the output to TV RF out or Antenna out jac
6. Your plasma TV features A bright flicker free image Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts noise Accurate color processing m 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 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 1080i support for HDTV signals Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Warning Risk of electric shock Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock do no remove the back 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 c
7. 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 D 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 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 g
8. 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 Gateway Astro Gateway 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 Solu
9. video 16 Component Video 1 connection 13 Component Video 2 connection 13 composite video 16 connection 13 computer connecting 29 connecting DVI video 29 connecting RGB video 30 connecting amplifier 27 cable TV 25 computer 29 DVD player 17 external amplified speakers 26 external monitor 31 external receiver 27 HDTV decoder set top box 20 off air TV 25 power cord 8 subwoofer 28 VCR 22 video camera 22 connections antenna 13 audio and video 12 13 audio in 13 audio out 13 back panel 12 Component Video 1 13 Component Video 2 13 composite video 13 DVI 12 14 DVI audio in 13 DVI in 14 external speaker switch 13 RGB 12 14 RGB audio in 13 RGB in 14 RGB out 14 RS 232 14 subwoofer 13 S Video 13 Video 1 13 59 contrast 35 36 D DVD player connecting component video 17 connecting composite video 19 connecting S Video 18 DVI audio in connection 13 connection 12 14 in connection 14 E external amplified speakers connecting 26 external monitor connecting 31 external receiver connecting 27 external speaker switch connection 13 F features 2 front panel buttons 10 H HDTV decoder set top box connecting component video 20 connecting RGB video 21 l image burn in 4 45 Input button 11 M main power switch 8 turning on 8 maintenance 43 44 Menu button 11 34 monitor connecting 31 60 O off air TV connecting coaxial RF 25 on screen display see O
10. 0 WVGA 640 x 480 Apple 832 x 624 Apple 1152 x 870 Apple These modes not available in RGB mode with DVI output 52 Refresh 75 85 70 50 60 60i 70 60 67 75 75 Safety Regulatory 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 53 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 more 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 experienc
11. SD OSD 34 brightness 35 36 channel status 40 closed captioning 40 color 35 contrast 35 36 language 41 other menu 41 Parental Guide 40 picture menu 35 36 PIP mode 38 PIP POP menu 38 POP mode 39 screen width 35 36 sound menu 37 timeout 41 TV menu 40 zoom 35 P Parental Guide 40 PIP mode 38 POP mode 39 power button 11 main switch 8 turning on 8 power cord 5 connection 8 R receiver connecting 27 remote control 5 remote control sensor 11 Remote control user guide 6 RGB audio in connection 13 connection 12 14 in connection 14 out connection 14 RS 232 connection 14 S safety 3 screen width 35 36 Service Center 47 setting up safety precautions 3 signal frequency Component 1 and Component 2 50 RGB and DVI 51 TV AVI and AV2 50 status LED 11 subwoofer connecting 28 connection 13 support 47 S Video 16 connection 13 T timeout 41 troubleshooting 43 45 V VCR connecting coaxial RF 24 connecting composite video 23 connecting S Video 22 Video 1 connection 13 video camera connecting composite video 23 connecting S Video 22 video connections types of 16 volume button 11 W wall mount kit 7 zoom 35 61 62 MAN MON 42 PLASMA TV GDE R3 7 03 8509357
12. able 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 B 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 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 8 www gateway com Turning on the main power 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 your plasma TV with the MAIN POWER switch instead of D 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 antenna or cable system Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Front panel controls AD vo MENU INPUT SSS gt D e E Volumeand Menu Input Remote Status Power Adjust Control LED Sensor 10 www gateway com Button Volume and Adjustment Menu Input Remote control sensor Status LED Power Front panel con
13. d 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 5 Select COMPONENTI using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 20 www gateway com Connecting your HDTV set top box Using RGB video gt To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using RGB video RGB OUT DVIIN RS 232 of Je of Je ote AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN 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 output from the HDTV set top box see PICTURE RGB DVI video sources on page 36 www gateway com 21 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting your VCR or video camera Using S Video gt To connect your VCR or video camera using S Video AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VID EO AUDIO IN IO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L Yi Pet Cei Pni Cni R L
14. d window cleaners Scratches on the bezel or glass are not covered by your warranty Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers or any hard objects Cleaning the exterior 44 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 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 Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn in Troubleshooting Use the fo
15. dio In Antenna External Speaker Switch Subwoofer Component Video 2 Audio In RGB Audio In S Video Audio In Audio In Audio In Audio In Description Connects to an audio device such as a receiver Connects to a component audio video device such as a DVD player Connects to the audio on a DVI device such as a computer or set top box Connects to a composite audio video device such as a VCR Connects to a VHF UHF antenna or cable TV Connects to the speaker switch jack on switchable external speakers or an external receiver or amplifier Connects to an external subwoofer Connects to a component video device such as an HDTV set top box Connects to the audio on an RGB device such as a computer or set top box Connects to an S Video device such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box www gateway com 13 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV RGB and DVI connections 14 RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS 232 Connector RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS 232 Description Connects to an RGB video device such as a computer or set top box Connects to an external RGB monitor Connects to a DVI video device such as a computer or set top box 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 sup
16. e 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 60099 oo 900006 000 000A M DL Do e d elo o 0 8 6 d e c ele ST ve Cu 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 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 c
17. ed 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 P42M403 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 N authority to operate the product Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 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 Industry 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 54 Regulatory compliance statements Laser safety statement All Gateway systems
18. ent 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 39 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 need 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
19. justs 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 set to 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 the type of output your plasma TV sends to the built in speakers or the audio output jack www gateway com 37 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 pict
20. k 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 AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 18 www gateway com Connecting your DVD player Using composite video gt To connect your DVD player using composite video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN solo 00000 OTOOTO QO Y2 SIGISISIS Pr2 Cr2 7 ANUN NV N f Oro Fy eA eC o Co Co Co Ao 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your DVD player to the y 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 19 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 COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN eeeeeveee o ocoooooooo lal a AN NLA gt Ws Co NOD 9 W NS at A we N Say 7 QA ak MAS WES N sd mew 3 1 Connect the green Y jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the y p green Y2 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the red Py or Cr jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the re
21. k 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 55 24 www gateway com Connecting off air TV or cable TV Connecting off air TV or cable TV gt To connect off air TV or cable TV using coaxial RF audio and video COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN Yi Pei Cei Pat Cat 0000000000 L2 2829 2 9 Wan OAN A V 0000060090700 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 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 s
22. llowing 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 45 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The display image does not cover the entire screen m If you are using RGB mode make sure that H WIDTH and V SIZE in the OSD are set correctly m If you are using TV AV1 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 s
23. lose 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 Ifthe 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 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
24. 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 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 plasma 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 extensiv
25. n the front of your plasma TV www gateway com 29 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using RGB video gt To connect your computer using RGB video AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN R DVI L VIDEO R L S VIDEO R L or o oro o vm Ua HJO cA 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 30 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 B To connect your external monitor ot Je oto Y m 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 dots which results in a loss of detail and picture clarity www gateway com 31 Chapter 2 Connecting Components 32 www gateway com Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your plasma TV settings from the on screen dis
26. ode 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 41 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings 42 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 dirty 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 glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or D ammonia base
27. oofer ilssseeseee nennen nn 28 Connecting a computer sasa cts 29 Using DVI video sc eem mm Pv RE ae 29 Using RGB Video duces eee ex teeth m Rose epi dtu es 30 Connecting an external monitor 2222er een eese 31 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings 33 USING the OSD sce oreet a Pred NE ES ee E ud Gee tee 34 OSD menus and options lslselseeleee nn 35 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 43 Cleaning and maintenance 000 cece 44 Cleaning the screen 2 22m seen rennen een 44 Cleaning the exterior liliis 44 Avoiding image burn in lllelleeee ernennen 45 Troubleshooting ereere bic e V ESAE RE Be S PEE ERES 45 Telephone support 0 6 re 47 A Signal Frequency Information 0 e cece eee eee 49 TAV i and AVZ Inputs s marte eol Dan a Gees sad beh de pee eos 50 Component 1 and Component 2 inputs 00 0c eee 50 RGB and DVI inputs uci hotel bere re9 e i Loe bande a nee veli 51 B Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 53 Index wear NER 59 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Plasma TV Read this chapter to learn about Features Warnings and safeguards m Package contents Controls and connections Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features
28. ound 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 41 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 46 Troubleshooting 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 47 Chapter 4 Main
29. play 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 B 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 5 Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV The OSD closes 34 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 CONTRAST 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 Adj
30. port gateway com www gateway com Connecting Components Read this chapter to learn how to connect m DVD players m HDTV decoder set top boxes m VCRs m Off air TV and cable TV m External audio devices m Computers Warning Before connecting any external components unplug your plasma TV To D 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 Quality Basic Good Better Best O O O IGA I 16 www g Description 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 Composite The video signal is carried through a single pin This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices 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
31. rounding 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 55 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 D 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 0 A Qo DN Antenna lead in wire 56 Notices Notices Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected 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
32. tenance and Troubleshooting 48 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 50 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 51 Appendix A Signal Frequency Information Mode 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Horizontal KHz 80 0 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 0 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 1280 x 720p HDTV 1920 x 1080i HDTV 640 x 350 VGA 852 x 48
33. tions 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 57 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 58 www gateway com Index A accessories 7 adjust brightness 35 36 color 35 contrast 35 36 screen width 35 36 sound 37 TV settings 35 Adjustment button 11 34 amplified speakers connecting 26 amplifier connecting 27 antenna connection 13 audio and video connection 12 13 audio in connection 13 audio out connection 13 B back panel connections 12 batteries 5 brightness 35 36 burn in 4 45 C cable kits 7 cable TV connecting coaxial RF 25 channel status 40 cleaning 44 exterior 44 screen 44 closed captioning 40 Coaxial RF video 16 color 35 component
34. trols Description Increases or decreases the volume OSD active Adjusts on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 34 Opens and closes the OSD OSD active Selects on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 34 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 11 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Back panel connections Audio and video connections Connector Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections 12 RGB and DVI connections Description See Audio and video connections on page 13 See RGB and DVI connections on page 14 www gateway com Back panel connections Audio and video connections Component Video 1 DVI Video 1 Audio Out Audio In Audio In Audio In Antenna 0000 Y2 Pez Ce2 Pm2 Ce2 R External Subwoofer Component Video 22 RGB S Video Speaker Switch Connector Audio Out Component Video 1 Audio In DVI Audio In Video 1 Au
35. ures 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 38 www gateway com OSD Menu PIP POP continued Using the OSD Description POP Turns POP mode on or 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 Compon
36. ust 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 Zoom2 stretches 1 85 1 content to fill the screen Zoom 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 35 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 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 36 www gateway com OSD Menu SOUND Using the OSD Description BASS Ad
37. ystems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 55 Warning 25 www gateway com 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 VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN e e e R RGB L R L A e ae D OTO O OTO O ER zw e ay CO PN Vvoc o9o o oo S 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 26 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 receiver or amplifier gt To connect your external receiver or amplifier AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO IN 0006000800 CXII R RGB L OoOoonopoeooooo
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