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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 Your Gateway 18" LCD TV user'sguide Troubleshooting Setting up...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV ....... 1 Features ............2 Important safeguards . - Page 4 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......41 Cleaning and maintenance ..........42 Cleaning the screen .
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Page 5: Introducing Your Gateway Lcd Tv
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... -
Page 6: Features
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Features Your LCD TV features: ■ Bright, flicker-free image ■ Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts (noise) ■ Accurate color processing ■ Picture-in-picture (PIP) ■... -
Page 7: Important Safeguards
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. www.gateway.com... - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Package Contents
Package contents Package contents Along with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries CATV cable www.gateway.com... - Page 10 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 Setting up Troubleshooting www.gateway.com...
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Page 11: Accessories
Accessories Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV: ■ Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-quality gold cables of various lengths, including: RCA audio cable ■ RCA composite video cable ■ RCA component video cable ■... -
Page 12: Turning On Your Lcd Tv
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Turning on your LCD TV To turn on your LCD TV: 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. -
Page 13: Front Controls
Front controls Front controls Enter Volume Channel Status Power Menu + and – www.gateway.com... - Page 14 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Button Description Volume + and – Increases or decreases the volume. OSD active: Adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 28. Menu Opens and closes the OSD.
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Page 15: Back Panel Connections
Back panel connections Back panel connections Audio and video 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... -
Page 16: Audio And Video Connections
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 Description Connector PC Audio In Connects to a computer. Antenna Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV. -
Page 17: Remote Control
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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 18: Inserting Batteries
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 To replace or install batteries: ■ Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match... -
Page 19: Connecting Components
Connecting Components Read this chapter to learn how to connect: ■ DVD players ■ HDTV decoder set-top boxes ■ VCRs ■ Off-air TV and cable TV ■ Computers Warning Before connecting any external components, unplug your LCD TV. To restart your LCD TV, see “Turning on your LCD TV”... -
Page 20: Understanding Video Connections
(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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 21: Connecting Your Dvd Player
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT YPbPr www.gateway.com... -
Page 22: Using S-Video
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT S-Video www.gateway.com... -
Page 23: Using Composite Video
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT www.gateway.com... -
Page 24: Connecting Your Hdtv Decoder Set-Top Box
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT YPbPr www.gateway.com... -
Page 25: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT S-Video www.gateway.com... -
Page 26: Using Composite Video
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. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT www.gateway.com... -
Page 27: Using Coaxial (Rf) Audio And Video (Vcr Only)
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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 28: Connecting Off-Air Tv Or Cable Tv
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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 29: Connecting A Computer
LCD TV. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the PC Audio In jack on the back of your LCD TV. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select INPUT www.gateway.com... - Page 30 Chapter 2: Connecting Components www.gateway.com...
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Page 31: Adjusting Your Lcd Tv Settings
Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your LCD TV settings from the on-screen display (OSD). -
Page 32: Using The Osd
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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 33: Osd Menus And Options (Tv And Video Mode)
Balance. Adjusts the balance level between the speakers. Bass. Adjusts the bass. Treble. Adjusts the treble. Option 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... -
Page 34: Osd Menus And Options (Pc Video Mode)
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. www.gateway.com... - Page 35 The sub-picture video input source can be set to the TV/CATV, S-Video, AV, or YPbPr (component video). 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...
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Page 36: Setting The Sleep Timer
Press the button one or more times to select the time you want. SLEEP To turn off the sleep timer using the remote control: ■ Press the button repeatedly until Sleep: OFF appears. SLEEP www.gateway.com... -
Page 37: Using Parental Controls
To set the parental controls: Press the button on remote control to open the OSD. MENU Press the button repeatedly until the Setup Menu opens. MENU Press the buttons to select the sub-menu, then Parental Control press to open the menu. ENTER www.gateway.com... - Page 38 X (no one under 17 years of age) ■ Press the buttons to select each rating, and press to set ENTER the ratings to Blocked ( ) or Unblocked ( Press to return to the Parental Controls menu. MENU www.gateway.com...
- Page 39 Blocked ( ) or Unblocked ( All (blocks the total rating) ■ D (sexual dialog) ■ L (adult language) ■ S (sexual situations) ■ V (violence) ■ FV (fantasy violence) ■ Press to return to the Parental Control menu. MENU www.gateway.com...
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Page 40: Setting A Password
Setup Menu opens. MENU Press the buttons to select the sub-menu, then Parental Control press to open the menu. ENTER Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. www.gateway.com... - Page 41 New PIN-Code ENTER Use the number button pad to enter a new four-digit password when prompted. Use the number button pad to re-enter the new four-digit password when prompted, then press button to confirm the new password. ENTER www.gateway.com...
- Page 42 OSD. MENU Press the button again until the Setup Menu opens. MENU Press the buttons to select the sub-menu, then Parental Control press to open the menu. ENTER Use the number pad to enter 8792 when prompted. www.gateway.com...
- Page 43 NEW PIN-code ENTER Use the number button pad to enter a new four-digit password. Use the number button pad to re-enter a new four-digit password, then press button to confirm the change. ENTER www.gateway.com...
- Page 44 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings www.gateway.com...
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Page 45: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your LCD TV. -
Page 46: Cleaning And Maintenance
■ 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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly. ■ 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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 48: Telephone Support
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. www.gateway.com... -
Page 49: A Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
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. - Page 50 (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 product. Canada Industry Canada (IC)
- Page 51 TV/cable TV tuner cards) External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
- Page 52 Contact with them could be fatal. Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 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 www.gateway.com...
- Page 53 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.
- Page 54 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
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Page 55: Index
Index cable connection accessories computer adjust connecting RGB video brightness connecting color cable TV contrast computer OSD settings DVD player sound HDTV decoder set-top box TV settings off-air TV antenna connection power cord audio and video connection audio in connection video camera audio out connection connections... - Page 56 power cord connection image adjust menu Input button remote control buttons left and right buttons installing batteries RGB connection main menu maintenance safety Menu button Service Center setting up safety precautions off-air TV setup menu connecting coaxial (RF) sleep timer on-screen display setting see OSD...
- Page 58 MAN MON18"LCD TV GDE R0 6/03...