Gateway 30-inch LCD TV Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. 10 www gateway com Watching a TV program To watch a TV program make sure that m All cable satellite or off air antenna connections are secure m The power cord is plugged into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector To watch a TV program 1 Press the power button on the front of your LCD TV The Status LED on the front turns green 2 Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV if you are watching a cable TV box or off air antenna OR Select HDTV using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV if you are watching your satellite dish You should be ableto see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 3 Press the CH y and A buttons on the front of your LCD TV to change the channel Important The CH V and A buttons on the front of the television do not work m if you are watching a program using HDTV input You can also use your remote control to change these settings For more information see your remote control user guide To make additional adjustments to your LCD TV see Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings on page 27 11 12 www gateway com Chapter 3 Connecting Other Components Connecting DVD players go to page 15 Connecting HDTV decoder set top boxes go to page 18 Connecting VCRs and video camcorders go to page 20 Connecting external audio devices go2. Component Video Audio In 1 connection 5 Component Video Audio In 2 connection 5 composite video 14 connection 5 computer connecting DVI video 24 connecting VGA video 25 connecting amplifier 23 cable TV 9 computer 24 DVD player 15 external amplified speakers 22 external receiver 23 HDTV decoder set top box 18 off air TV 9 power cord 10 satellite set top box 8 VCR 20 video camera 20 connections audio out 5 AV15 back panel 5 Component Video 2 5 Component Video Audio In 1 5 composite video 5 DVI audio in 5 DVI video in 5 SVideo 5 TV In 5 VGA audio in 5 VGA video in 5 contrast 32 33 D display mode 29 PIP 29 down button 4 11 31 34 DVD player connecting component video 15 connecting composite video 17 connecting S Video 16 DVI audio in connection 5 video in connection 5 56 E external amplified speakers connecting 22 external receiver connecting 23 F factory reset 34 features 3 front panel buttons 4 G gamma 35 H HDTV decoder set top box connecting component video 18 connecting VGA video 19 Input button 4 IR lockout 34 48 K key lockout 34 48 L language 35 left button 4 31 M maintenance 43 45 manual picture 33 Menu button 4 31 modes display 29 viewing 28 noise reduction 32 0 off air TV connecting coaxial RF 9 on screen display see OSD OSD 31 audio menu 33 audio output 33 auto picture 33 balance 33 bass 33 blocking enable 34 brightness 32 33
3. 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 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 You switch to a different input and the volume changes m TheLCD TV remembers the volume level from the last time you used a particular input AV1 AV2 S DVD HDTV TV You switch to a different input and the screen size changes m TheLCD TV remembers the viewing mode from the last time you used a particular input AV1 AV2 S DVD HDTV TV The PIP inputis set to DVD but the picture does not look correct m ThePIP DVD source must be 480i interlaced and not 480p progressive scan Set your DVD player to interlaced or choose a different PIP source 47 The buttons on the remote control and the buttons on the television do not work m You may have set both key lockout and IR lockout on the television To complete a master unlock of the television 1 Remove the power cord from the wall outlet 2 While pressing and holding the CH A VOL 5 and MENU buttons on your television at the same time plug the p
4. cable mode 34 CC mode 34 change password 34 channel fix 34 channel scan 34 channel skip 34 closed caption mode 34 color 32 color temperature 32 33 contrast 32 33 factory reset 34 gamma 35 IR lockout 34 key lockout 34 language 35 manual picture 33 noise reduction 32 OSD style 35 parental controls 34 Parental controls menu 34 35 picture menu 33 PIP 35 PIP TV channel 35 POS 35 set up TV blocking 34 setting up movie blocking 34 setup menu 35 sharpness 32 33 source 34 35 spatial 33 speakers 33 style 35 switch PIP 35 tint 32 treble 33 TV menu 34 video menu 32 volume 33 wide 35 OSD style 35 P Panorama mode 28 parental controls 34 PIP 35 PIP mode 29 PIP TV channel 35 POS 35 power button 4 turning on 10 power cord 2 connection 10 R receiver connecting 23 remote control 2 sensor 4 user guide 2 right button 4 31 48 S safety 44 satellite set top box connecting component video 8 setting up movie blocking 34 safety precautions 44 TV blocking 34 sharpness 32 33 source 34 35 spatial 33 speakers 33 status LED 4 style 35 support 48 S Video 14 S Video cable 2 switch PIP 35 T tint 32 57 treble 33 troubleshooting 43 46 U up button 4 11 31 34 48 V VCR connecting composite video 21 connecting SVideo 20 VGA audio in connection 5 video in connection 5 Video 1 connection 5 video camera connecting composite video 21 connecting SVideo 20 video connections t
5. control user guide eway com 31 OSD menus and options You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various settings for your LCD TV In the following table some of the menu options can vary depending on the video input source that you are using Available video input sources include VGA DVI HDTV DVD AV1 AV2 S TV OSD Menu Description VIDEO for AV1 AV2 S DVD HDTV and TV BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest inputs portion of the picture Increasing brightness makes the overall picture lighter Decreasing the brightness makes the overall picture darker You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up CONTRAST Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of a image If the contrast is too low the picture appears dark and lacks detail If the contrast is too high the picture appears faded and lacks 12345 shadow and depth Cool COLOR Adjusts the levels of white and color in the picture Highly saturated colors tend to be deep and strong while unsaturated colors are weaker and lighter TINT Adjusts the amount of white or black in a color For example if the red looks pink you can adjust the tint to make the red more intense SHARPNESS Agjusts the clarity of the picture If the sharpness is set incorrectly the picture appears fuzzy or out of focus COLOR TEMPERATURE Agjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture A cool or low c
6. on the back of your LCD TV 5 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your satellite set top box to the COMPONENT HDTV R and L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV Connecting off air TV or cable TV To connect off air TV or cable TV using coaxial RF audio and video OR i 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the coaxial RF connector from your antenna or cable box to the Ant connector on the back of your LCD 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 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 O For more information see Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards on page 51 Turning on the power To turn on the power 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 2 Press the power button Power button Sc O Warning For added protection during a lightning storm or when your LCD TV is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug it from a the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system
7. or ammonia based window a cleaners Scratches on the bezel or glass are not covered by your warranty m Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers or any hard objects 45 Cleaning the exterior m YourLCD TV iscooled 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 m Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components m 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 m 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 Use the following information to solve common problems 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 input source is connected to a working input source a If your LCD TV is connected to your computer in VGA or DVI mode press any key on your keyboard to wake your computer m Press th
8. prevents viewers from watching programs that are not age appropriate such as programs containing violence adult language or adult themes Setting parental controls To set the parental controls 1 Press the INPUT button on the remote or LCD TV until the TV input is selected 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control until the TV menu opens E TV Cable Auto Add Off CCl 3 Press y to highlight PARENTAL CONTROLS then press OK The Enter Password window opens Enter Password 36 www gateway com 4 Use the number pad to type the password then press OK The password was set to 0000 at the factory The BLOCKING sub menu opens BLOCKING CHANGE PASSWORD SETUP TV BLOCKING SETUP MOVIE BLOCKING BLOCKING ENABLE KEY LOCKOUT IR LOCKOUT FACTORY RESET 5 Press v to highlight SETUP TV BLOCKING then press OK The TV Rating window opens On this window you can customize the following TV ratings m Y all children Y7 older children m G general audience m PG guidance suggested m 14 strongly cautioned m MA mature audience www gateway com 37 6 Press the A or V to select each rating then press lt or gt to toggle the rating to blocked or unblocked You can also customize the TV ratings for the following content m FV fantasy violence m D sexual dialog L adul
9. receiver or amplifier o ooooooococoooooo 23 Connecting a computer 0 0 0 cee 24 Usmo PVI vid amp d r in re ee db Aiden dae e 24 Using VGA video sada met t e a teens 25 4 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings 222 0000 27 Understanding viewing features 222 eee eee 28 Viewing Modes von rta See a de en eed 28 Picture in Picture PIP mode 0 cece ett eee 29 Using the on screen display 0 00 cece tee tees 31 OSD menus and options 0 0 cece eee 32 Using parental controls ses eesis rras cece eee 36 Setting parental controls oooooccoccocco tees 36 Seting a Password u zn du dia Dene edad eee dunes dike ils 39 Usmo kay loku es ta 4a ise ele ti Be aide oe ee Dee nie 40 Using IR lockout 2 24 424 2 ee eek 41 Setting the sleep timer 0 0 0 0 000 nennen een een 41 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 2200 43 Important safeguards 22m eee eee 44 Cleaning and maintenance 060 nennen nennen nennen 45 Cleaning the Screen 0 00 nennen rennen en 45 Cleaning the exterior 2 222 Hanne een en 46 Troubleshooting 2 2222 seen nennen een 46 Contact Technical Support ooocccccccoo nennen nn 48 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 49 Index es cesar E A E ER 55 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV m Package contents m Features a C
10. 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 Gateway and the Black and White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the U S and other countries 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 p
11. see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Press the AUTO button on the front of your LCD TV if necessary Using VGA video Important You cannot use VGA video as a Picture in Picture PIP source M To connect your computer using VGA video 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the 15 pin D Sub VGA connector on your computer to the VGA IN connector on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the VGA R L Audio jack on the back of your LCD TV 4 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 5 Select VGA using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be ableto see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Press the AUTO button on the front of your LCD TV if necessary 25 26 www gateway com Chapter 4 Adjusting YourLCD TV Settings Viewing modes Using Picture in Picture PIP mode Adjusting settings Using parental controls Setting the sleep timer 27 Understanding viewing features Your LCD TV features four viewing modes and Picture in Picture PIP mode You can switch viewing modes using the on screen display OSD or the remote control For more information on using the OSD see Using the on screen display on page 31 Fo
12. to page 22 Connecting computers go to page 24 13 Understanding video connections Warning To prevent electrical shock unplug your LCD TV before connecting any external components To restart your LCD TV see Turning on Q the power on page 10 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 Quality Cable and Connector Description 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 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 than composite or coaxial RF Best Component The video signal is split into three O 6 N signals two color and one black and white AOS Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture provided by signal sources as HDTV and DVD www gateway com Connecting y
13. your LCD TV using a 1 8 inch stereo plug 4 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 5 Select VGA using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Press the AUTO button on the front of your LCD TV if necessary After you connect your HDTV set top box to the VGA input jack on your LCD TV you may need to adjust various LCD TV picture settings to correctly match the output from the HDTV set top box see PICTURE for VGA and DVI inputs on page 33 19 Connecting your VCR or video camera Using S Video To connect your VCR or video camera using S Video 20 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off Connect the S Video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the AV2 S IN S VIDEO jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect thered R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the AV2 S IN R and L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Using composite video To connect your VCR or video camera using composi
14. Gateway User Guide Gateway 30 inch LCD TV Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV 0 00045 1 Package contents a 4 4 2 1 84 220 Dee AA bets sels Pees eae Manet og 2 A ee ner armer angie dnd eh ande th Beer fe aur he Bo Are 3 Front paner controls saa roca sc eee ee as nr Ha 4 Back panel connections i ers eim aee AAR ERI ee en 5 ACCESSOTI S vasi ira De A ARA A e aoe 6 2 Watching TV posar dido 7 Connecting your satellite set top DOX 2 2 tees 8 Using component video 0 cee nennen een 8 Connecting off air TV or cable TV con oenneerene nennen en 9 Turning on the power um raa nenne nennen nennen nennen 10 Watching a TV program 1 eae 11 3 Connecting Other Components 00 2 o 13 Understanding video connections 00 00 cece eee 14 Connecting your DVD player 0 00 cee eee 15 Using component video 0 cee tee 15 Using S Video nn a A See eee he pee ei hun eee ds 16 Using composite video 0 0 cee ete ee 17 Connecting your HDTV set top box 1 0 0 cece eens 18 Using component video 0 tees 18 Using VGA video 0000 teens 19 Connecting your VCR or video camera 0 0 cece eee 20 Using S Video iii an an en way ate A taa bank ule adem 20 Using composite video 00 cee eee 21 Connecting external amplified speakers 0 0 0 cece eee 22 Connecting an external
15. NEL SCAN Adas all channels that have a signal to the channel list for access using the CH y and A buttons CHANNEL SKIP Specifies the channels that are skipped while pressing the CH y and A buttons CHANNEL FIX Sets a channel to use as a single display for external video input such as for cable box systems or satellite receivers If this is on you cannot change the channel using the LCD TV CC MODE Turns captioning on and off and selects the closed caption style PARENTAL CONTROLS blocking Activates parental controls For more information about Parental Controls see the BLOCKING menu You need the remote control to use parental controls For more information see your remote control user guide CHANGE PASSWORD Changes the password used for modifying the parental control settings or watching a program blocked by the parental controls For more information see Setting a password on page 39 SETUP TV BLOCKING Sets the level of television shows that will be blocked without typing in the password For more information see Setting parental controls on page 36 SETUP MOVIE BLOCKING Sets the level of movies that will be blocked without typing in the password For more information see Setting parental controls on page 36 BLOCKING ENABLE Turns TV and movie blocking on or off KEY LOCKOUT Locks the LCD TV so it cannot be controlled using the buttons on the front of the TV For more information see
16. Using key lockout on page 40 IR LOCKOUT Locks the LCD TV so it cannot be controlled using the remote control For more information see Using IR lockout on page 41 FACTORY RESET Resets all settings to the factory default www gateway com OSD Menu SETUP for all inputs PiP 2 SETUP LANGUAGE Za GAMMA WIDE O PIP tu OSD STYLE IR COMMAND SET SWITCH STYLE E Pos WIDE SOURCE Description LANGUAGE Changes the language of the OSD menu GAMMA Changes the color space WIDE Changes the viewing mode For more information see Viewing modes on page 28 PIP Modifies the Picture in Picture settings For more information see the PiP menu OSD STYLE Switches the OSD background from opaque to translucent IR COMMAND SET Not functional SWITCH Turns Picture in Picture on or off STYLE Changes the size of the PIP sub picture Sizes include Small Medium and Large POS Moves the sub picture within the display image WIDE Sets the viewing mode of the PIP sub picture Modes include standard and widescreen SOURCE Changes the video input source of the sub picture when PIP is turned on Sources include AV1 AV2 S DVD and TV PIP TV CHANNEL TV only not shown Changes the PIP channel if the source is set to TV Use the lt and p gt buttons to change the channel up or down www gateway com 35 Using parental controls The parental controls feature
17. WORD SETUP TV BLOCKING SETUP MOVIE BLOCKING 4 Highlight CHANGE PASSWORD then press OK The Change Password window opens Change Password New Password Confirm Password 5 Use the number pad to type the new four digit password 6 Use the number pad to retype the new four digit password m Using key lockout Key lockout lets you lock the buttons on the LCD TV so that someone must use the remote control to control the television Options include Lock All Lock None Lock All But Power and Off For more information see BLOCKING for TV input on page 34 40 www gateway com Using IR lockout IR lockout lets you lock the television so that someone must use the buttons on the LCD TV to control the television For more information see BLOCKING for TV input on page 34 Important If you set key lockout and then set IR lockout without turning off key lockout the television will continue to run You will not be able to use A either the buttons on the television or the remote control to control the television unless you complete a master unlock For more information see The buttons on the remote control and the buttons on the television do not work on page 48 Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically To set the sleep time using the remote control 1 Pressthe TV component button 2 Press the SLEEP button on the r
18. back of your LCD TV Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be ableto see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Using composite video To connect your DVD player using composite video 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your DVD player to the yellow AV1 or AV2 S IN jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the AV1 or AV2 S IN R and L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV 4 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 5 Select AV1 or AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be ableto see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 17 Connecting your HDTV set top box Using component video Important You can connect 480i interlaced 480p progressive scan 720p and 1080i set top boxes in this way You cannot use component video A as a Picture in Picture PIP source To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using component video 18 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off Connect the green Y jack on the back of y
19. contact your electrician Do not alter the plug because this will defeat the safety feature m Donotrest 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 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 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the screen Do not use substances such as glass cleaners solvents and thinners m 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 m f 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 glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive
20. e AUTO button on the front of your LCD TV if you are using VGA or DVI input 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 to the back of your LCD TV 46 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 The display image does not cover the entire screen m If you are using VGA mode make sure that H Size and V Position in the OSD are set correctly m If you are using TV AV1 AV2 S or component DVD or HDTV with 480i input use the WIDE button on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes You can see a picture but you cannot hear sound m Make sure that the volume is not turned down m Make sure that the sound is not muted m Make sure that your audio input source cables are connected securely and correctly The LCD TV 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 Pixel defects within
21. emote control The sleep timer appears in the center of your screen 3 Press the SLEEP button one or more times to select the time you want 4 Press the EXIT button to hide the sleep timer display Your sleep timer is now running in the background To turn off the sleep time using the remote control m Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until Off appears 41 42 www gateway com Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting dual m Important safeguards m Cleaning your LCD TV m Troubleshooting tips 43 Important safeguards 44 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 Thetop 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 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 Do not expose your LCD TV to rain or moisture Keep your LCD TV away from excessive dust high tem
22. es 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 thelead in wireto 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 isleft unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system 51 Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power lines or 52 circuits Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or Q circuits Contact with them could be fatal Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 4 N DO 0 A 0 PD 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 Antenna lead in wire Notices Copyright 2004 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14350 Myford Road Irvine CA 92606 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are
23. f the image is not stretched Viewing Mode Picture in Picture PIP mode Description Zoom mode When watching a widescreen 1 76 1 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie the display image is zoomed proportionally to fill the width of the screen The top and bottom are cut off to remove most of the source material s black bars This mode is good for programs or movies with subtitles Your LCD TV features PIP mode so you can watch two pictures at the same time You can use PIP mode if your PIP video input source is set to TV AV1 AV2 S or 480i DVD Important Picture in Picture PIP sources Main Source TV TV AVI AV2 S DVD HDTV VGA DVI 2 21 21 al 2 el el PIP mode AVI 2 21 241 2 al e el Picture in Picture Source AV2 S 2 21 21 LS el DVD 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i HDTV You cannot use HDTV VGA DVI or 480p DVD video as VGA DVI When PIP is turned on you can display two pictures at one time One picture is displayed on the full screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window The picture on the full screen is the main picture The picture in the window is the sub picture The sub picture can be set to small medium or large 29 PIP channel The PIP channel is independent of the main TV channel To change the PIP channel m Press the PIP CH or button on the remote control PIP audio You can listen to either the aud
24. gh color temperature is good for daylight viewing like sporting events o A ilps ee 9300 K aes AUDIO for all inputs VOLUME Adjusts the volume TREBLE Adjusts the treble FA AU DI O BASS Adjusts the bass BALANCE Agjusts the balance level between the channels 1 SPATIAL Enhances the stereo sound of the built in speakers SPEAKERS Turns the LCD TV s internal speakers on or off AUDIO OUTPUT Determines whether the volume can be adjusted using the remote control If the setting is FIXED the remote control cannot adjust volume If the setting is VARIABLE the remote control can adjust volume www gateway com 33 OSD Menu TV for TV input EJ TV Cable Auto Add Off CC1 BLOCKING for TV input 34 BLOCKING Yes Off Off Description SOURCE Sets the source for the tuner AIR sets the tuner for an antenna CABLE sets the tuner for cable or a satellite dish CABLE MODE Specifies the type of cable system you subscribe to Options include Standard HRC IRC and Auto For most cable systems you can set this value to Auto However if you are not receiving all the channels you subscribe to you may need to set this value CHAN
25. io of the program in the main picture or the program in the PIP sub picture To listen to the audio in the PIP sub picture m Press PIP AUDIO on the remote control Pressing PIP AUDIO again will return the audio to the main picture Swapping PIP video You can swap the program that is in the main picture with the program in the PIP sub picture To swap the main picture program with the PIP sub picture program m Press SWAP on the remote control Pressing SWAP again will return the program to the main picture 30 Using the on screen display 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 television To adjust settings from the OSD 1 Press the MENU button on the front of your LCD TV The OSD opens Q B I SG Cool 2 Press the MENU button on the front of your LCD TV to select the menu you want Press the CH y and A button on the front of your LCD TV to select a menu option oo 4 Press the VOL lt and button on the front of your LCD TV to adjust the option setting 5 Press the MENU button on the front of your LCD TV repeatedly until the OSD closes You can also use your remote control to change some settings For more information see your remote
26. n page 10 22 Connecting an external receiver or amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your LCD TV Important The audio is line out not variable It can be muted using the mute A function on the remote control Important The audio output through these jacks can be either the Main picture audio or the PIP sub picture audio You can set the audio output using A the PIP AUDIO button on the remote control gt To connect your external receiver or amplifier 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your external amplifier or receiver to the AV OUT jacks on the back of your LCD TV 3 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 23 Connecting a computer Using DVI video Important This jack supports HDCP devices such as DVD players and set top boxes You cannot use component video as a A Picture in Picture PIP source To connect your computer using DVI video 24 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the DVI IN connector on the back of your LCD TV Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI R and L Audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to
27. oductive harm 50 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 theradio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le present appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dansle r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada 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 result in hazardous radiation Q exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system isto be connected to your Gateway PC make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surg
28. olor temperature is good for watching movies or for watching programs in a darkened environment A warm or high color temperature is good for daylight viewing like sporting events NOISE REDUCTION AV1 only Eliminates video noise OSOS 32 OSD Menu Description PICTURE for VGA and DVI inputs BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of the picture Increasing brightness makes the overall picture lighter Decreasing the brightness makes the EN p ETU RE overall picture darker You may need to readjust brightness after the LCD TV warms up CONTRAST Agjusts the level of white between the lightest and darkest portions of a image If the contrast is too low the picture appears dark and lacks detail If the contrast is too high the picture appears faded and lacks shadow and depth AUTO PICTURE Automatically sets the position and size of the picture MANUAL PICTURE Manually sets the position and size of the picture You can also fine tune the picture manually SHARPNESS Adjusts the clarity of the picture If the sharpness is set incorrectly the picture appears fuzzy or out of focus COLOR TEMPERATURE Agjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture A cool or low color temperature is good for watching movies or for watching programs in a darkened environment A warm or hi
29. ontrolsand connections m Accessories Package contents Remote control and Along with your LCD TV the packaging box contains the following items two AA batteries BA CA pet 41 ae a je ae 1E Sl E eis gt Power cord S Video cable Audio cable LCD TV user guide and remote control user guide www gateway con Features Your LCD TV features A bright flicker free image Automatic conversion of film content for correct display with minimal screen noise Accurate color processing High definition component video input that automatically synchronizes the display to match the incoming source Picture in picture PIP mode that lets you watch two programs simultaneously HDTV signal compatibility using an external HDTV decoder with VGA DVI or component video outputs Digital zoom modes get rid of black bars around the display image Built in internal amplifier and speakers m A built in Digital Visual Interface DVI to eliminate the need for digital to analog conversion with HDCP 1280 x 768 SXGA support for computer input m 720p and 1080i support for HDTV signals m Audio and composite video output that lets you watch a program on a separate television or VCR Front panel controls Channel V and A Remote Volume Menu control sensor lt j and gt Button Description Remote control sensor Power Status LED Auto Volume lt and gt Channel y and A Men
30. our DVD player Using component video Important You can connect 480i interlaced and 480p progressive scan DVD A players in this way You cannot use 480p as a Picture in Picture PIP source To connect your DVD player using component video Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off Connect the green Y jack on the back of your DVD player to the DVD green Y jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the red Pp or Cp jack on the back of your DVD player to the DVD red Pp Cr jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the blue Pg or Cg jack on the back of your DVD player to the DVD blue Pg Cg jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the DVD Rand L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 Select DVD using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 15 Using S Video To connect your DVD player using S Video 16 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off Connect the S Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the AV2 S IN S VIDEO jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect thered R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the AV2 S IN R and L audio in jacks on the
31. our HDTV set top box to the HDTV green Y jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the red Pp or Cp jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the HDTV red Pr Cp jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the blue Pg or Cp jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the HDTV blue Pg Cg jack on the back of your LCD TV Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your HDTV set top box to the HDTV R and L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 Select HDTV using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source Using VGA video Important You cannot use VGA video as a Picture in Picture PIP source M For best results we recommend using the component video connectors for this device However if you have already used the component video connectors for other devices you can connect your HDTV set top box using VGA VIDEO To connect your HDTV decoder set top box using VGA video 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the 15 pin D Sub VGA jack on the back of your HDTV set top box to the VGA VIDEO IN jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect the red R and white L audio out jacks on the back of your HDTV set top box to the VGA RIL Audio jack on the back of
32. ower cord back into the wall outlet Both the key lockout and IR lockout are turned off The LCD TV will not accept the parental control password To reset the parental control password 1 Usetheremotecontrol to access the Parental Controls OSD menu When prompted for the password use 0317 2 Set the password using the steps in Setting a password on page 39 m Contact Technical Support If this troubleshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your LCD TV go to Gateway s Technical Support Web site at support gateway com support default asp 48 Appendix A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information m Safety information m Regulatory statements Notices 49 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 thelimits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipmen
33. peratures moisture or direct sunlight Use your LCD TV in a well ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings Do not modify your LCD TV or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive interference Disconnect your LCD TV and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time If the picture displayed isin 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 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 Do not place your LCD TV on an unstable cart stand or table Your LCD TV may fall causing serious damage 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 m 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
34. r information about using the remote control see your remote control user guide Important M Viewing modes Viewing Mode OD OCO OO ea 28 Viewing mode and volume are saved based on input For example you last watched a DVD in widescreen mode and at high volume and then watched TV in standard mode and low volume When you switch back to DVD input the viewing mode will return to widescreen and your volume will be high Description Standard mode The original 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source is preserved so black bars are added to the left and right of the display image Standard TV broadcasts are displayed with a 4 3 aspect ratio Movies in 4 3 may be referred to as pan and scan or full frame These movies were originally filmed in 16 9 widescreen then were modified to fit a traditional TV screen 4 3 Widescreen mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the display image is stretched proportionately to fill the TV screen When watching a widescreen 1 76 1 source program or movie the display image fills the TV screen If you are watching a widescreen 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 source program or movie there will still be black bars at the top and bottom Panoramic mode When watching a standard broadcast or full frame movie in this mode the 4 3 aspect ratio 1 33 1 source display image is stretched horizontally on the left and right sides to fill the TV screen The center o
35. roduct names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 53 54 www gateway com Index Numerics 16 9 mode 28 4 3 mode 28 A accessories 6 adj ust audi output 33 auto picture 33 balance 33 bass 33 blocking enable 34 brightness 32 33 cable mode 34 CC mode 34 change password 34 channel fix 34 channel scan 34 channel skip 34 closed caption mode 34 color 32 color temperature 32 33 contrast 32 33 factory reset 34 gamma 35 IR lockout 34 key lockout 34 language 35 manual picture 33 noise reduction 32 OSD style 35 parental controls 34 PIP 35 PIP TV channel 35 POS 35 set up movie blocking 34 set up TV blocking 34 sharpness 32 33 sound 33 source 34 35 spatial 33 speakers 33 style 35 switch PIP 35 tint 32 treble 33 TV settings 32 volume 33 wide 35 amplified speakers connecting 22 amplifier connecting 23 antenna connection 5 audio cable 2 audio out connection 5 audio output 33 auto picture 33 B back panel connections 5 balance 33 bass 33 batteries 2 blocking enable 34 brightness 32 33 C cable kits 6 cable mode 34 cable TV connecting coaxial RF 9 CC mode 34 change password 34 channel button 4 channel fix 34 channel scan 34 channel skip 34 cleaning 45 exterior 46 screen 45 closed caption mode 34 coaxial RF video 14 color 32 color temperature 32 33 component video 14 55
36. t 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 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 Inc 14350 Myford Road Irvine CA 92606 USA Product SHD 3010 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 authority to operate the A product California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or Q repr
37. t language m S sexual situations m V violence 7 Pressthe A or V to select each content then press lt or gt to toggle the content to blocked or unblocked 8 Press the MENU button on the remote control 9 Press v to highlight SETUP MOVIE BLOCKING then press OK The MPAA window opens MPAA G PG PG13 R NC 17 X NR aiala aliala On this menu you can customize the following M PAA movie ratings m G general audience m PG parental guidance suggested m PG 13 recommended for children 13 years of age or older m R mature audience m NC 17 no one under 17 years of age m X no one under 17 years of age 10 Press the A or V to select each rating then press lt or gt to toggle the rating to blocked or unblocked 38 www gateway com 11 Press the MENU button on the remote control 12 Press y to highlight BLOCKING ENABLE then press lt or gt to toggle the blocking enable to yes Setting a password To change the parental control password 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control until the TV menu opens TV E SOURCE CABLE MODE CHANNEL SCAN CHANNEL SKIP CHANNEL FIX CC MODE PARENTAL CONTROLS 2 Press y to highlight PARENTAL CONTROLS then press OK The Enter Password window opens www gateway com 39 3 Use the number pad to type the password then press OK The password was set to 0000 at the factory The BLOCKING sub menu opens BLOCKING CHANGE PASS
38. te video 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the yellow AV1 or AV2 S IN VIDEO jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect thered R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the AV1 or AV2 S IN R and L audio in jacks on the back of your LCD TV 4 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power on page 10 5 Select AV1 or AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your LCD TV You should be able to see a picture If you do not make sure that all connections are secure and you have selected the correct video input source 21 Connecting external amplified speakers You can connect your LCD TV to a set of external amplified speakers using the AV OUT jacks located on the back of your LCD TV Important The audio is line out not variable It can be muted using the mute A function on the remote control Important The audio output through these jacks can be either the Main picture audio or the PIP sub picture audio You can set the audio output using A the PIP AUDIO button on the remote control gt To connect your external amplified speakers 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your speakers to the AV OUT jacks on the back of your LCD TV 3 Restart your LCD TV See Turning on the power o
39. top box Connects to a component audio video device such as an HDTV set top box 480i 480p 720p and 1080i Connects to a component DVD player 480i 480p only Connects to two composite or S Video audio video devices such as a VCR Connects to a VHF UHF antenna or cable TV Connects to an audio video device such as a receiver or television 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 m DVI D video cable m RCA audio cable m RCA component video cable m RCA composite video cable m S Video cable m VGA video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories Chapter 2 Watching TV m Connectinga satel lite dish Connecting cable TV or an off air antenna m Turningon your LCD TV a WatchingaTV program Connecting your satellite set top box Using component video To connect your satellite set top box using component video 1 Make sure that the power button on your LCD TV is turned off 2 Connect the green Y jack on the back of your satellite set top box to the COMPONENT HDTV green Y jack on the back of your LCD TV 3 Connect thered PR or CRjack on the back of your satellite set top box to the COMPONENT HDTV red PR CR jack on the back of your LCD TV 4 Connect the blue PB or CB jack on the back of your satellite set top box to the COMPONENT HDTV blue PB CB jack
40. u Input Receives signals from the remote control Do not block Turns your LCD TV on and off When you turn your LCD TV on or off wait three seconds before pressing this button again Not lit No AC power detected The power cord is not connected Solid yellow Your LCD TV is off Solid green Your LCD TV is on Automatically adjusts the display to the best settings in VGA and DVI modes OSD active Accepts an on screen display OSD menu item For more information see Using the on screen display on page 31 Increases or decreases the volume OSD active Adjusts on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the on screen display on page 31 Changes the channel OSD active Selects on screen display OSD options For more information see Using the on screen display on page 31 Opens and closes the on screen display OSD Switches between available input sources Back panel connections Service Connector Service DVI Audio In VGA Audio In Component HDTV In Component DVD In AV In Antenna AV Out DVI Audio In Component HDTV In VGA Audio In Component DVD In Antenna Description Connects to a wired remote For more information see the documentation on the Gateway Web site at support gateway com support manlib Connects to a DVI audio video device such as a computer or set top box Connects to a VGA audio video device such as a computer or set
41. ypes of 14 viewing mode 28 16 9 28 4 3 28 Panorama 28 Zoom 1 29 volume 33 volume button 4 WwW wide 35 Z Zoom 1 mode 29 58 MAN 30 LCD TV USR GDE R1 12 04 80 27103 05275 6 8510439
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