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1. FV fantasy violence 11 Press MENU to return to the Parental Control menu www gateway com 35 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Setting a password You control access to the parental controls with a password The default password is OOOO You can change the password to any four digit number B To change the security password 1 Press the MENU button on remote control to open the OSD 2 Press the MENU button again until the Setup Menu opens CATV AutoScan Channel Delete Parental Control 3 Press the A and V buttons to select the Parental Control sub menu then A press ENTER to open the menu 4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted If you have not set a password enter OOOO MPAA Rating TV Rating New PIN Code 36 www gateway com Using the OSD D Press the A and y buttons to select the New PIN Code option then press ENTER 6 Use the number button pad to enter a new four digit password when prompted 7 Use the number button pad to re enter the new four digit password when prompted then press ENTER button to confirm the new password www gateway com 37 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Resetting your customized password If you forget your password there is a way to change it B To reset your password 1 Press the MENU button on remote control to open the OSD 2 Press the MENU button again until the Setup Menu opens CATV AutoScan Ch2. Your Gateway 18 LCD TV user sguide Setting up Troubleshooting Gateway Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV 1 ESAS rr 2 Important sate guattdS i va wince A bh eee o rA Fus A 3 Package contents suce ase Soh Won pea nassen en 5 ACCCSSONCS MMC cT 7 TUrRINg or Your EG DUPM unida AS ar ESI oU ted esse er a owl dg 8 KOM COMMONS PELLEM 9 Back panel connections 2 0 0 ee eee 11 Audio and video connections seen eee eee 12 Remote COMMON uu jg bee eee is olen dug ust Pede denen di Sas ai 13 Inserumg Datterles uud utem baw arena 14 2 Connecting Components e e e e e e e e e e e eee 15 Understanding video connections 0 00 ees 16 Connecting your DVD player 0 00 ccc eee eee 17 Using component video 1 eee 3r 17 SING S VISO ari rn Eh ee mcn 18 USING COMPOSE VIOQGO as terca da aa BOUES 18 9 Meese Rena me Raho esu E 19 Connecting your HDTV decoder set top box 0 cee eee 20 Using component video 1 ee eee eee ees 20 Connecting your VCR or video camera 0 ce eee 21 USING S VIASO c an Oa tae Wd Re ORY EES Oe Aaa 21 Using composite video 2 2 eee I rn 22 Using coaxial RF audio and video VCR only o oooooooo 23 Connecting off air TV or cable TV 2 0 tee 24 Using coaxial RF audio and video 22 22 nennen nono 24 Connecting a computer 0 0 0 ccc eee an 25 Using BGB VASO 9 5 0 4
3. Warning If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to your LCD TV make sure that the antenna or cable system is correctly grounded For more information see Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 47 Y 24 www gateway com Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Using RGB video B To connect your computer using RGB video 1 Connect the 15 pin D Sub 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 INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select PC www gateway com 25 Chapter 2 Connecting Components 26 www gateway com Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your LCD TV settings from the on screen display OSD 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 your TV off gt To adjust settings from the OSD 28 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the front of your LCD TV The OSD opens Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the front of your LCD TV to select the menu you want Press the A or y button
4. audio in connection 12 audio out connection 12 B back panel connections 11 batteries 5 installing 14 brightness 29 30 C cable CATV 5 composite AV 6 TV antenna 6 cable kits 7 cable TV connecting coaxial RF 24 CATV cable 5 channel up and down buttons 10 cleaning 42 exterior 42 screen 42 closed captioning 29 coaxial RF video 16 connection 12 color 29 component video 16 connection 12 composite AV 16 cable 6 connection 12 computer connecting RGB video 25 connecting cable TV 24 computer 25 DVD player 17 HDTV decoder set top box 20 off air TV 24 power cord 8 VCR 21 video camera 21 connections antenna 12 audio and video 11 12 audio in 12 back panel 11 component video 12 composite video 12 PC audio in 12 RGB 11 S Video 12 contrast 29 30 D DVD player connecting component video 17 connecting composite video 19 connecting S Video 18 F features 2 front controls 9 H HDTV decoder set top box connecting component video 20 51 image adjust menu 31 Input button 10 L left and right buttons 28 M main menu 30 maintenance 41 42 Menu button 10 28 O off air TV connecting coaxial RF 24 on screen display see OSD option menu 29 OSD 28 brightness 29 30 closed captioning 29 color 29 contrast 29 30 image adjust menu 31 main menu 30 option menu 29 Parental Control 30 picture menu 29 PIP menu 31 setup menu 30 31 sound menu 29 P parental controls 3
5. 0 04 na PUES Sos OS E ono ea 3o COR g 25 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 0 ccc eee eee 27 SING HOSE soar bed medendi 3 ae etek dee eee ee Sede ett ee eed 28 OSD menus and options TV and video mode eae 29 OSD menus and options PC video mode 0 00 eee ees 30 Setting the sleep timer 45424 Je ms depen a a PRAG 32 Using parental controls 2 22 ccc eee eens 33 Selling a DASSWOId var cinco e Ree here hae da ges ues 36 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 41 Cleaning and MalNtenance se arenie dt hoe ee rct Y rel 42 Cleaning the screen rn 42 Cleaning the exterior 2 9 m act ee 2 dite du doe Cie oed dio dva qo 42 EOUDIOSDOOU severa Dua e d D dore ER o n OR UE P he aea i tat ira 43 EOD T a E unde Mosi aet eade det Sod n NAO ld id Na aA 43 Telephone support x d oe wend as CRURA EUER RE eR ee dco eda beads 44 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 45 o oc ous EPIS rear messe ern M I LE US 51 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway LCD TV Read this chapter to learn about Features Warnings and safeguards Package contents Controls and connections Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Features Your LCD TV features Bright flicker free image m Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion
6. Disconnect your LCD TV and unplug the power cord when the TV is not used for a long period of time m Ifthe picture displayed is in any way abnormal turn off your LCD TV then disconnect it from the electrical outlet Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly then reconnect your LCD TV to the electrical outlet m Disconnect your LCD 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 LCD TV on an unstable cart stand or table Your LCD TV may fall causing serious damage Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV 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 If the type of available power is unknown consult your electrician or local power company Your LCD 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 Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas Do not o
7. artifacts noise Accurate color processing Picture in picture PIP HDTV signal compatibility using an external HDTV decoder with RGB Multi Scan support Built in internal amplifier and speakers 1024 x 768 XVGA support for computer input Important safeguards Important safeguards Warning Risk of electric shock Do not open To reduce 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 LCD 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 LCD TV The top of your LCD 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 LCD TV Damage may occur if you place any object near the top of your LCD TV m Disconnect all cables before moving your LCD TV Moving your LCD TV with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger m Do not expose your LCD TV to rain or moisture m Keep your LCD TV away from excessive dust high temperatures moisture or direct sunlight m Use your LCD TV in a well ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings m Do not modify your LCD TV or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive interference m
8. mode Balance Adjusts the balance level between the speakers Bass Adjusts the bass Treble Adjusts the treble C Caption Activates and selects the closed captioning option Only available in TV mode Input Sets the video input source Memory Recall Resets picture settings to the factory default www gateway com 29 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings OSD Menu Setup CATV AutoScan Channel Delete Parental Control Description TV CATV Select Selects the source for the tuner Auto Scan When this option is selected your LCD TV adds all channels that have a signal to the channel list Channel Adds the channel to the channel list Delete removes the channel from the channel list Parental Control Activates parental controls You need the remote control to use this option OSD menus and options PC video mode 4 Contrast Brightness Color Adjust Information Image Adjust Input Select Setup Menu PIP Menu Memory Recall MENU Exit AV Select Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the settings for the video input source Contrast Brightness Adjusts the Contrast and Brightness settings Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the picture Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up Color Adjust Adjusts the color to a preset mode You can also customize the red green and blue separately Informati
9. other accessories Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Turning on your LCD TV To turn on your LCD TV 1 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your LCD TV then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector Power cord connector 2 Press the power button on the remote control or the front of your LCD TV The Status LED on the front turns green Warning For added protection during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time D unplug your LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect 8 www gateway com the antenna or cable system Front controls Front controls Gateway Ww CH A ENTER POWER u gt un T me J Menu Channel Enter Status Power A and 7 LED Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Button Volume and Menu Channel A and 7 Enter Status LED Power 10 Description Increases or decreases the volume OSD active Adjusts on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 28 Opens and closes the OSD Changes the channel OSD active Selects on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the OSD on page 28 Changes the video input source OSD active Opens a submenu and confirms selections in the OSD Not lit No AC power is detected The LCD TV is tur
10. 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 Telephone support If this troubleshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your LCD TV call our Service Center at 888 737 MyGW 6949 For more information about Gateway visit www gateway com 44 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 1 Ts vr iis A er a H iid L gs e 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 tu
11. 0 setting 33 password 33 36 changing 36 resetting 38 setting 36 PC audio in 12 picture menu 29 PIP menu 31 power button 10 52 power cord 6 connection 8 R remote control 5 buttons 13 installing batteries 14 RGB connection 11 S safety 3 Service Center 44 setting up safety precautions 3 setup menu 30 31 sleep timer 32 setting 32 turn off 32 sound menu 29 status LED 10 support 44 S Video 16 connection 12 T troubleshooting 41 43 turn on TV 8 TV antenna cable 6 U up and down buttons 28 V VCR connecting coaxial RF 23 connecting composite video 22 connecting S Video 21 video camera connecting composite video 22 connecting S Video 21 video connections types of 16 volume up and down buttons 10 MAN MON18 LCD TV GDE RO 6 03 8509201
12. 4 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 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 regi
13. PIP Source Changes the video input source of the sub picture when PIP is turned on PIP H V Position Moves the sub picture within the display image www gateway com 31 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically One minute before the timer turns off your LCD TV the timer appears showing the seconds remaining before your LCD TV turns off b To set the sleep timer using the remote control 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control The sleep timer appears in the upper right corner of your screen 2 Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want B To turn off the sleep timer using the remote control m Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Sleep OFF appears 32 Using the OSD 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 B To set the parental controls 1 Press the MENU button on remote control to open the OSD 2 Press the MENU button repeatedly until the Setup Menu opens CATV AutoScan Channel Delete Parental Control 3 Press the A and y buttons to select the Parental Control sub menu then press ENTER to open the menu www gateway com 33 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prom
14. annel Delete Parental Control 3 Press the A and y buttons to select the Parental Control sub menu then press ENTER to open the menu 4 Use the number pad to enter 8792 when prompted MPAA Rating TV Rating New PIN Code 38 www gateway com Using the OSD 5 Press the A and y buttons to select the NEW PIN code option then press ENTER 6 Use the number button pad to enter a new four digit password 7 Use the number button pad to re enter a new four digit password then press ENTER button to confirm the change www gateway com 39 Chapter 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 40 www gateway com Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your LCD 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 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 Squirt a little water on the cloth never directly on the screen then wipe the screen with the cloth Warning The screen of your LCD TV is made of specially coated y glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia based window cleaners Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers o
15. h as the video input source and channel number dc Ss INPUT Changes the video input source SLEEP Turns on the sleep timer TV Selects TV as the video input source Number button pad Selects a channel or enters a password 100 Enters channel numbers greater than 100 2 E www gateway com 13 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Button Function VOL Turns volume up or down CH Changes the channel LAST Recalls the previously viewed channel Inserting batteries B To replace or install batteries m 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 14 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 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 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Understanding video connections Your LCD 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 LCD TV using component video instead of composite video or S Video Connection Cable and Connector De
16. jack on the back of vour HDTV set top box to the 8 J y p green jack on the back of your LCD TV 2 Connect the blue Pg or Cg jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the blue jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect the red Pp or Cp jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the red jack on the back of your LCD 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 jacks on the back of your LCD TV 5 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select YPbPr 20 www gateway com Connecting your VCR or video camera Connecting your VCR or video camera Using S Video K To connect your VCR or video camera using S Video 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 LCD 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 jacks on the back of your LCD TV 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select S Video www gateway com 21 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using composite video To connect your VCR or video camera using composite video 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the yellow video jack on the back of your LCD 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 jacks on the back of you
17. n 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 46 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
18. ned off or the power cord is disconnected Solid Green Your LCD TV is on Turns your LCD TV on and off When you turn your LCD TV on or off wait three seconds before pressing this button again Back panel connections Back panel connections Audio and video RGB connections connection Connector Description Audio and video connections See Audio and video connections on page 12 RGB connection Connects a computer or set top box www gateway com 11 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Audio and video connections PC Audio In Antenna Component Audio Out Video S Video Video In Audio In Connector Description PC Audio In Connects to a computer Antenna Connects to a VHF UHF antenna or cable TV Component Video In Audio Out Video Audio In S Video 12 Connects to a component video device such as a DVD player Connects to an audio device such as a receiver Connects to a composite audio video device such as a VCR Connects to an S Video device such as a Satellite dish receiver or digital cable box www gateway com Remote control Remote control Button Function MUTE Turns the sound on and off POWER Turns the LCD TV on and off A V lt gt Navigates the on screen display OSD menus ENTER Opens a sub menu and confirms selections in the OSD MENU Opens and closes the OSD MTS Turns MTS and SAP stereo on and off INFO Shows the current status of your LCD TV suc
19. on Displays the current H Frequency V Frequency Pixel Clock and Resolution settings Image Adjust Adjusts the H Position V Position Fine Tune and Sharpness settings Input Select Sets the video input source Setup Menu Adjusts the OSD Position and OSD Timeout settings PIP Menu Turns PIP off and on and adjusts the Source Select and H V Position settings Memory Recall Resets picture settings to the factory default 30 www gateway com Image Adjust H Size IHE Fine Tune MENU Exit Setup Menu OSD Time out MENU Exit PIP Menu aW Select AV Select PIP H V Position PIP MENU Exit On A amp W Select Using the OSD H V Position Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position H Size Adjusts the horizontal screen size Fine Tune Adjusts the delay time Sharpness Adjusts the amount of detail enhancement OSD Position Adjusts the position of the OSD within the display image OSD Timeout Specifies the number of seconds the OSD menu is displayed before it turns off automatically When PIP is turned on you can display two pictures at one time The picture on the full screen is the main picture The picture in the window is the sub picture PIP mode only works when the picture displayed on the full screen comes from the RGB video input The sub picture video input source can be set to the TV CATV S Video AV or YPbPr component video
20. on the remote control or the CH A or y button on the front of your LCD TV to select a menu option Press the ENTER button on the remote control or on the front of your LCD TV to select the option Press the lt Orp button on the remote control or the VOL or on the front of your LCD TV to adjust the option setting Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the front of your LCD TV and the OSD closes If you are using TV Composite AV S Video or Component YPbPr video for your video source go to OSD menus and options TV and video mode on page 29 If you are using RGB PC for your video source go to OSD menus and options PC video mode on page 30 Using the OSD OSD menus and options TV and video mode You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various settings for your LCD TV OSD Menu Picture E S Color 17 7 Tint L Sharp nes lt Sound Bass Treble C O MEME Option C1 C2 C3 C4 Ti T2 T3 T4 Input PC YPbPr S Video AV Memory Recall Description Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the picture Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up COLOR Adjusts the color saturation making colors more intense TINT Adjusts the color of flesh tones Not available in YPbPr mode Sharpness Adjusts the amount of detail enhancement Not available in YPbPr
21. 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 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 47 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 O1 A WD N Antenna lead in wire 48 Notices Notices Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 9206
22. pted If you have not set a password enter 0000 For more information about setting a password see Setting a password on page 36 MPAA Rating TV Rating New PIN Code 5 Press the lt and buttons on the remote control to select On then press ENTER to confirm your selection 6 Press the A and y buttons to select the MPAA Rating Guide sub menu then press ENTER to open the menu MPAA Rating On this menu you can select the following MPAA movie ratings m G general audience m PG parental guidance suggested m PG 13 recommended for children 13 years of age and older m R mature audience m NC 17 no one under 17 years of age m X no one under 17 years of age 7 Press the lt and buttons to select each rating and press ENTER to set the ratings to Blocked B or Unblocked U 8 Press MENU to return to the Parental Controls menu 34 www gateway com Using the OSD 9 Press the A and y buttons to select the TV Rating Guide sub menu then press ENTER to open the menu TV Rating On this menu you can customize the following TV ratings Y all children Y7 older children G general audience PG guidance suggested 14 strongly cautioned MA mature audience 10 Press the A y lt D buttons to select each rating and press ENTER to set the ratings to Blocked B or Unblocked U All blocks the total rating D sexual dialog L adult language S sexual situations V violence
23. r LCD TV 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select AV 22 www gateway com Connecting your VCR or video camera Using coaxial RF audio and video VCR only gt To connect your VCR using coaxial RF audio and video 1 Connect the output to TV RF out or Antenna out jack on the back of your VCR to the TV In connector on the back of your LCD TV 2 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select 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 LCD TV make sure that the antenna or cable system is D correctly grounded For more information see Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 47 www gateway com 23 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting off air TV or cable TV Using coaxial RF audio and video 4 To connect off air TV or cable TV using coaxial RF audio and video 1 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna cable TV or cable box to the TV In connector on the back of your LCD TV 2 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select TV If you have connected a VCR to the ANT connector on the back of your LCD TV connect your off air TV or cable TV cable to the ANT connector on the back of your VCR
24. r any hard objects Scratches on the bezel or glass are not covered by your warranty Cleaning the exterior 42 Your LCD TV is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With your LCD 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 LCD 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 LCD TV If water or moisture gets inside your LCD 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 Troubleshooting Use the following information to solve common problems LCD TV You cannot see a picture m Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet m Make sure that the power button is turned on m Make sure that the selected video input source is connected to a working component m If your DVD player is connected with component YPbPr video make sure that your DVD player is not set for progressive output m If your LCD TV is connected to your computer in RGB PC mode press any key on
25. rning 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 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 GIW L18M103 LCD 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 ill 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 i
26. scription 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 LCD TV Good Composite AV The video signal is carried 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 YPbPr 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 DVD U SFY COD P a ON VAIAAIAAg Neraka Nw MA ANA NO GLAIS IM rY l 6 WWW gatewaV com wj J Connecting your DVD player Connecting your DVD player Using component video Make sure that your DVD player is not set for progressive scan output gt To connect your DVD player using component video 1 Connect the green colored Y jack on the back of your DVD player to the 8 J y play green jack on the back of your LCD TV 2 Connect the blue colored Py or Cp jack on the back of your DVD player to the blue jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect the red colored Pr or Cp jack on the back of your DVD pla
27. stered 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 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 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 49 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 50 www gateway com Index A accessories 7 adjust brightness 29 30 color 29 30 contrast 29 30 OSD settings 28 sound 29 TV settings 29 antenna connection 12 audio and video connection 11 12
28. verload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug your LCD TV and contact qualified service personnel if m The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed m Liquid has been spilled into your LCD TV m Your LCD TV has been exposed to water or moisture m Your LCD 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 LCD TV to normal operation m Your LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Package contents Package contents Along with your LCD TV the packaging box contains the following items Remote control LAS COTE Two AAA batteries CATV cable www gateway com 5 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Composite cable AV cable Power cord TV antenna cable User guide Your Gateway 18 LCD TV user sguide Troubleshooting Gateway 6 www gateway com Accessories Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV m Cable kits Gateway cable kits consist of high quality gold cables of various lengths including RCA audio cable RCA composite video cable RCA component video cable S Video cable VGA video cable Contact Gateway for these and
29. yer to the red jack on the back of your LCD TV 4 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV 5 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select YPbPr www gateway com 17 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Using S Video To connect your DVD player using S Video 1 Connect the S Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the S Video jack on the back of your LCD TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the Rand L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select S Video 18 www gateway com Connecting your DVD player Using composite video gt To connect your DVD player using composite video 1 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your DVD player to the yellow video jack on the back of your LCD TV 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control repeatedly to select AV www gateway com 19 Chapter 2 Connecting Components Connecting your HDTV decoder set top box Using component video Make sure that your HDTV set top box is not set for progressive scan output b To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using component video 1 Connect the green Y
30. your keyboard to wake your computer You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound m You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights Try moving your LCD TV to another location The color is abnormal m Make sure that the input source cable is connected securely and correctly to the back of your LCD TV The picture has abnormal patterns m Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly m Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your LCD TV Compare the video input source s specifications with your LCD TV specifications 43 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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 bright dark or colored m Your LCD TV is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology However sometimes some pixels of your LCD TV may not display correctly Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product You see noise or trash on the screen m When your LCD TV s digital capabilities exceed a digital broadcast signal the signal is up converted increased to match your LCD TV
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