Your Gateway 17" LCD TV user'sguide Setting up Troubleshooting
09200.book Page i Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
09200.book Page ii Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
09200.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV 1 This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway LCD TV.
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09200.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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 LCD TV repaired by qualified service personnel only. Warnings and precautions ■ Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings of your LCD TV.
09200.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV 4 ■ Do not place your LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. ■ Never place your LCD TV near or over a radiator or heat source. ■ Do not install your LCD TV in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided. ■ Your LCD TV should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label.
09200.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Package contents Package contents Along with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries CATV cable www.gateway.
09200.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Composite cable (AV cable) Power adapter Power cord TV antenna cable User guide 6 www.gateway.
09200.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Accessories Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV: ■ Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-quality gold cables of various lengths, including: ■ RCA composite video cable ■ S-Video cable ■ RCA audio cable ■ VGA video cable ■ DVI-D video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. www.gateway.
09200.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Turning on your LCD TV To turn on your LCD TV: 8 1 Push the two release tabs and remove the cable guard from the rear of your LCD TV. 2 Connect the power adapter to the DC power connector on the back of your LCD TV. 3 Replace the cable guard. www.gateway.
09200.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Turning on your LCD TV 4 Plug the power cord into the power adapter, then plug other end of the power adapter into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 5 Press the power button on the front of your LCD TV. The Status LED on the front turns green.
09200.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Front controls Headphone Jack Mute Remote Control Exit Sensor Menu 10 Volume and Channel – and + www.gateway.
09200.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Front controls Button Description Headphone jack Connects headphones. Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. Menu Opens the on-screen display (OSD) and OSD menus. Mute/Exit Mutes the volume. OSD active: Exits the OSD. Volume and Increases or decreases the volume. OSD active: Selects OSD menus and menu options. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 28. Channel – and + Changes the channel.
09200.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Back panel connections Audio and Video Connections Power, RGB, and DVI Connections Connector Description Power, RGB, and DVI connections See “Power, RGB, and DVI connections” on page 13. Audio and video connections See “Audio and video connections” on page 14. 12 www.gateway.
09200.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Back panel connections Power, RGB, and DVI connections You must remove the cable guard to access these connections. For more information, see “Turning on your LCD TV” on page 8. DC Power Analog In (RGB) Digital In (DVI) PC Audio In Connector Description DC Power Connects to the power adapter. Digital In (DVI) Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box.
09200.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Audio and video connections You must remove the video connection panel to access these connections. TV In S-Video Video In (Video1) Audio In L (Video1) Audio In R (Video1) Video In (Video2) Audio In L (Video2) Audio In R (Video2) TV Audio Out TV Video Out Connector Description TV In Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV.
09200.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Remote control Remote control Button Function POWER. Turns the LCD TV on and off. AUDIO SOURCE. Selects the audio source when PIP mode is active. INFO. Shows the current status of your LCD TV, such as the video input source, audio status, and channel number. SLEEP. Turns on the sleep timer. PC. Selects analog or digital PC mode. PIP. Turns PIP (picture-in-picture) mode on and off. Only available in PC mode. TV. Selects TV input. VIDEO.
09200.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Button Function EXIT. Exits the OSD. Aspect. Cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes. MUTE. Turns the sound on and off. Number button pad. Selects a channel or enters a password. LAST CHANNEL. Recalls the previously viewed channel. 100. Enters channel numbers greater than 100. 16 www.gateway.
09200.book Page 17 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Remote control Inserting batteries To install batteries: ■ Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the + and – on the batteries with the + and – symbols inside the battery compartment. www.gateway.
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09200.book Page 19 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Connecting Components 2 Read this chapter to learn how to connect: ■ DVD players ■ VCRs ■ Off-air TV and cable TV ■ Computers Warning Before connecting any external components, unplug your LCD TV. To restart your LCD TV, see “Turning on your LCD TV” on page 8.
09200.book Page 20 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 2: Connecting Components Understanding video connections Your LCD TV has three types of standard video connections. You should use the best connection available to get the best display. For example, connect the DVD player to your LCD TV using S-Video instead of composite video. Connection Quality Cable and Connector Description Basic Coaxial (RF).
09200.book Page 21 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Connecting components Connecting components Using composite video Use composite video to connect components such as a DVD player, set top box, VCR, or video camera using either Video1 or Video2 connections. For more information, see “Audio and video connections” on page 14. To connect a component using composite video: or or or 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of the component to the yellow video jack on the back of your LCD TV.
09200.book Page 22 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 2: Connecting Components Using S-Video Use S-Video to connect components such as a DVD player, set top box, VCR, or video camera. For more information, see “Audio and video connections” on page 14. To connect a component using S-Video: or or or 22 1 Connect the S-Video jack on the back of the component to the S-Video jack on the back of your LCD TV.
09200.book Page 23 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Connecting components Using coaxial (RF) audio and video Use coaxial video to connect components such as a cable box, VCR, or antenna. To connect a component using coaxial (RF) audio and video: or or 1 Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from the component to the TV In connector on the back of your LCD TV. 2 Press the TV button on the remote control and select a TV channel.
09200.book Page 24 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting a computer Using DVI video To connect your computer using DVI video: 24 1 Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the Digital-In (DVI) connector on the back of your LCD TV. 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the PC Audio In jack on the back of your LCD TV. 3 Press the PC button on the remote control repeatedly to select DIGITAL. www.gateway.
09200.book Page 25 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Connecting a computer Using RGB video To connect your computer using RGB video: 1 Connect the 15-pin Analog-In (RGB) connector on your computer to the RGB In connector on the back of your LCD TV. 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the PC Audio In jack on the back of your LCD TV. 3 Press the PC button on the remote control repeatedly to select ANALOG. www.gateway.
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09200.book Page 27 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 3 Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your LCD TV settings from the on-screen display (OSD).
09200.book Page 28 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Using the OSD Your LCD TV features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings. Your LCD TV saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the TV. To adjust settings from the OSD: 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the front of your LCD TV. The OSD opens.
09200.book Page 29 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD OSD menus and options (TV, S-Video, Video1, and Video2 mode) You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various settings for your LCD TV. OSD Menu Description Image Brightness. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up. TV Image Tint. Adjusts the color of flesh tones. CH SCAN CH EDIT Contrast. Adjusts the contrast of the picture. Sharpness.
09200.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings OSD Menu Description Other Tuner Source. Sets the source for the tuner. Select Cable for cable, or Air for an antenna. TV Image TV Sound Other A1_ Other Setting 30 Closed Caption. Activates and selects the closed captioning option. Parental Control. Activates parental controls. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see “Using parental controls” on page 34. Password.
09200.book Page 31 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD OSD menus and options (DVI and RGB video mode) Basic Auto Adjust. Automatically adjusts the settings for the video input source. PC Basic 1920 X 1080 Color Sound Brightness. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. 60Hz Other PIP AUTO You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up. Contrast. Adjusts the contrast of the picture. Phase.
09200.book Page 32 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Sound Volume. Adjusts the volume level. Treble. Adjusts the treble. PC Basic 1920 X 1080 Color TREBLE Sound BASS 60Hz Other Bass. Adjusts the bass. PIP Mute. Mutes the volume. PC PIP BALANCE Balance. Adjusts the balance level between the speakers. PC/PIP. Changes the sound output. Switch between PC or PIP. Sound Only available when PIP mode is active. Other Language.
09200.book Page 33 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically. To set the sleep timer using the remote control: 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The sleep timer appears in the bottom left corner of your screen. 2 Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want.
09200.book Page 34 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Using parental controls The parental controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age-appropriate, such as programs containing violence or adult language. To set the parental controls: 1 2 Press the MENU button on remote control to open the OSD. Press the Volume and buttons on the remote control to select Other, then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the Other menu.
09200.book Page 35 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD 4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. For more information about setting a password, see “Setting a password” on page 38. TV Image Sound Other A1_ TV Parental Control MPAA TV Guidelines + 5 Press the Channel – button to select the MPAA sub-menu.
09200.book Page 36 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 6 Press the Channel + or – buttons to select each rating, and press MENU to set the rating to BLOCKED. Press the MENU button again to unblock the rating. 7 8 Press EXIT to return to the Parental Controls menu. Press the Channel + button to select the TV Guidelines sub-menu.
09200.book Page 37 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD 9 Press the Channel + or – buttons to select each rating, press MENU to set the total rating to BLOCKED, then press EXIT to return to the Parental Control menu. - OR Select BLOCK CONTENT to customize the rating, and press MENU. BLOCK CONTENT Y Y7 FV G PG D 14 D L L S S MA L S EXIT:EXIT V V V SELECT:MENU 10 Press the Channel + , – and Volume and buttons to select each rating, then press MENU to set the rating to BLOCKED.
09200.book Page 38 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Setting a password You control access to the parental controls with a password. The default password is 0000. You can change the password to any four-digit number. To change the security password: 1 2 Press the MENU button on remote control to open the OSD. Press the Volume and buttons on the remote control to select Other, then press the MENU button on the remote control to open the Other menu.
09200.book Page 39 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Using the OSD 4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. TV Image Sound Other A1_ TV Parental Control MPAA TV Guidelines + 5 Press the Volume button to select the Password sub-menu. TV Image TV A1_ 6 Sound Other A1_ Password Change + Press the Channel + button to select Change, then use the number button pad to enter a new four-digit password when prompted.
09200.book Page 40 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Resetting your customized password If you forget your password there is a way to reset it. To reset the security password: 1 2 3 Turn on the LCD TV. Press the TV button on the remote control. Press and hold the Volume and buttons on the remote control or the front of your LCD TV for three (3) seconds. The Password Clear message box opens. The password is reset to 0000. 40 www.gateway.
09200.book Page 41 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your LCD TV.
09200.book Page 42 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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 LCD 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.
09200.book Page 43 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Troubleshooting 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 power button is turned on. ■ Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source. ■ Press the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV until you select the correct input source.
09200.book Page 44 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound ■ Make sure that the volume is not turned down. ■ Make sure that the sound is not muted. ■ Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly. The monitor has pixels that are always dark ■ Your LCD TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology.
09200.book Page 45 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information A 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.
09200.book Page 46 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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.
09200.book Page 47 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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.
09200.book Page 48 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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.
09200.book Page 49 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM 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.
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