Gateway GTW-P42M102 User Manual
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- Page 1 Your Gateway Plasma TV user'sguide Setting up Troubleshooting...
- Page 2 www.gateway.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features ............2 Important Safeguards . - Page 4 B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information ..... . .53 Index ............. . . 59...
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Page 5: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma Tv
Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Plasma TV. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Features ■ Warnings and safeguards ■ Package contents ■ Controls and connections... -
Page 6: Features
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features Your plasma TV features: ■ A bright, flicker-free image ■ Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts (noise) ■ Accurate color processing ■ Two high-definition component video input sources that automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming source ■... -
Page 7: Important Safeguards
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning. ■ Do not place your plasma TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your plasma TV may fall, causing serious damage. www.gateway.com Important Safeguards... - Page 8 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV ■ Do not place your plasma TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place your plasma TV near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not install your plasma TV in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided.
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Page 9: Package Contents
Package contents Package contents Along with your plasma TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control - OR - Two AA batteries Power cord www.gateway.com... - Page 10 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV User guide Remote control user guide www.gateway.com...
- Page 11 TV on your wall. (Gateway recommends you use a qualified installer.) For more information, see the Wall Mount Installation Guide at support.gateway.com. ■ Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-quality gold cables of various lengths, including: RCA composite video cable ■...
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Page 12: Turning On The Main Power
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Turning on the main power To turn on the main power: Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your plasma TV, then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. - Page 13 TV with the MAIN POWER button instead of using the remote control or front panel POWER button. 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.
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Page 14: Front Panel Controls
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Front panel controls Volume and Adjust +/- Menu +/- Input Remote Control Sensor www.gateway.com Power Status... - Page 15 Solid Yellow - The main power is on and your plasma TV is off. ■ Solid Green - Your plasma TV is on. ■ Power Turns your plasma TV on and off. When you turn your plasma TV on or off, wait three seconds before pressing this button again. www.gateway.com Front panel controls...
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Page 16: Back Panel Connections
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Back panel connections Audio and video connections Connector Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections RGB and DVI connections Description See “Audio and video connections” on page 13. See “RGB and DVI connections” on page 14. -
Page 17: Audio And Video Connections
Component Video 2/ Connects to a component video device, such as a HDTV set-top box. Audio In Component Video 1/ Video 1/ Audio In Audio In S-Video/ Audio In Component Video 2/ Audio In www.gateway.com Back panel connections Audio Out... -
Page 18: Rgb And Dvi Connections
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV RGB and DVI connections RGB In Connector RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS-232 RGB Out DVI In Description Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to an external RGB monitor. -
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 ■ External audio devices ■ Computers Warning Before connecting any external components, turn off your plasma TV using the remote control or front panel button, then turn off the main power using the MAIN POWER button on the back of your... -
Page 20: Understanding Video Connections
(RF). Component. The video signal is split into three signals, two color, and one black-and-white. Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture provided by signal sources as HDTV and progressive DVD. www.gateway.com... -
Page 21: Connecting Your Dvd Player
DVD player to 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. or C jack on the back of your DVD player 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player... - Page 22 Connect the S-Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com...
- Page 23 VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player...
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Page 24: Connecting Your Hdtv Decoder Set-Top Box
HDTV set-top box to 2 jack on the back of your plasma TV. or C jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to 2 jack on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com... - Page 25 After you connect your HDTV set-top box to the RGB input jack on your plasma TV, you may need to adjust various plasma TV picture settings to correctly match the output from the HDTV set-top box (see “PICTURE – RGB/DVI video sources” on page 36). Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box www.gateway.com...
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Page 26: Connecting Your Vcr Or Video Camera
S-VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. - OR - www.gateway.com... - Page 27 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Connecting your VCR or video camera - OR - www.gateway.com...
- Page 28 If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to your plasma 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 55. www.gateway.com...
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Page 29: Connecting Off-Air Tv Or Cable Tv
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 55. Connecting off-air TV or cable TV - OR - www.gateway.com... -
Page 30: Connecting External Amplified Speakers
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your speakers to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV. If your external amplified speakers accept remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all external amplified speakers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. www.gateway.com... -
Page 31: Connecting An External Receiver Or Amplifier
AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV. If your external amplifier or receiver accepts remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all external amplifiers or receivers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. Connecting an external receiver or amplifier www.gateway.com... -
Page 32: Connecting A Subwoofer
Connect the audio jack on the back of your subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack on the back of your plasma TV. If your subwoofer accepts remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all subwoofers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. www.gateway.com... -
Page 33: Connecting A Computer
Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the DVI-In connector on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Connecting a computer... - Page 34 Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector on your computer to the RGB-IN connector on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com...
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Page 35: Connecting An External Monitor
4:3, and 852 × 480 when the ratio is set to 16:9. If the computer’s display resolution exceeds these maximums, the external monitor eliminates the extra dots which results in a loss of detail and picture clarity. www.gateway.com Connecting a computer... - Page 36 Chapter 2: Connecting Components www.gateway.com...
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Page 37: Adjusting Your Plasma Tv Settings
Plasma TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your plasma TV settings from the on-screen display (OSD). You can also use your remote control to change some settings. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User’s Guide. -
Page 38: Using The Osd
The OSD opens. – button on the front control panel to select the menu – button on the front control panel to select a menu – button on the front control panel to adjust the option – www.gateway.com... -
Page 39: Osd Menus And Options
ZOOM. Moves or stretches the display image when the screen width is set to 16:9. Zoom1 moves the image upward (good for presentations with sub-titles). Zoom2 stretches 1.85:1 content to fill the screen. Zoom3 stretches 2.35:1 content to fill the screen. www.gateway.com Using the OSD... - Page 40 SCREEN WIDTH. Adjusts the screen width to 4:3, or 16:9 viewing mode. V-SIZE. Adjusts the vertical screen size. V-CENTER. Adjusts the vertical screen position. H-WIDTH. Adjusts the horizontal screen size. H-POSITION. Adjusts the horizontal screen position. www.gateway.com...
- Page 41 AUDIO OUTPUT. Changes the audio output options for the plasma TV. FIXED bypasses your plasma TV’s internal sound controls. VARIABLE lets you adjust the type of output your plasma TV sends to the built-in speakers or the audio output jack. www.gateway.com Using the OSD...
- Page 42 VARIABLE lets you use the H-LOCATOR and V-LOCATOR options to move the sub-picture anywhere within the screen. H-LOCATOR. Moves the sub-picture left or right. V-LOCATOR. Moves the sub-picture up or down. SWAP. Swaps the picture and the sub-picture. www.gateway.com...
- Page 43 DVD player), RGB, or DVI video sources. SOURCE. Changes the video input source of the sub-picture when POP is turned on. SCREEN RATE. Changes the aspect ratio of the sub-picture. SWAP. Swaps the picture and the sub-picture. www.gateway.com Using the OSD...
- Page 44 CHANNEL STATUS. Sets the status of the OTHER TV channel. NORMAL NORMAL is the default. STEREO FAV programs the channel as a favorite channel. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote DISABLE Control User’s Guide . DISABLE DISABLE LOCK prevents the channel from being viewed. CABLE You need the remote control to use this option.
- Page 45 INPUT H-FREQ [KHZ]. Shows the current horizontal signal frequency. For more information, see “Signal Frequency Information” on page 49. INPUT V-FREQ [HZ]. Shows the current vertical frequency. For more information, see “Signal Frequency Information” on page 49. www.gateway.com Using the OSD...
- Page 46 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings www.gateway.com...
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Page 47: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
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Page 48: Cleaning And Maintenance
The screen of your plasma TV is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based window cleaners. Scratches on the bezel or glass are not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com... -
Page 49: Avoiding Image Burn-In
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 plasma TV. Compare the video input source’s specifications with your plasma TV specifications. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting... - Page 50 (increased) to match your plasma TV’s display capabilities. Up-converting can cause noise or trash. Screen brightness is diminished ■ Video display devices experience degradation of brightness over the life of the device. Normal brightness degradation is not covered by your warranty. www.gateway.com...
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Page 51: Telephone Support
Troubleshooting Telephone support If this troubleshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your plasma TV, call our Service Center at 888-737-MyGW (6949). For more information about Gateway, visit www.gateway.com. www.gateway.com... - Page 52 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.gateway.com...
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Page 53: A Signal Frequency Information
Signal Frequency Information Read this appendix for signal frequency information. For more information, see OSD menu “OTHER” on page 41. -
Page 54: Tv, Av1, And Av2 Inputs
Horizontal (KHz) 15.7 15.6 Component 1 and Component 2 inputs Horizontal (KHz) 15.7 15.6 15.7 31.5 33.0 45.0 Vertical (Hz) Format NTSC Video PAL Video Vertical (Hz) Format NTSC Video PAL Video 480i (SDTV) 480P (EDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 720P (HDTV) www.gateway.com... -
Page 55: Rgb And Dvi Inputs
800 × 600 (SVGA) 85.0 800 × 600 (SVGA) 60.0 1024 × 768 (XGA) 70.0 1024 × 768 (XGA) 75.0 1024 × 768 (XGA) 85.0 1024 × 768 (XGA) 60.0 1280 × 1024 (SXGA) www.gateway.com RGB and DVI inputs Refresh... - Page 56 640 × 480 (VGA) 60.0 1266 × 720P (HDTV) 1920 × 1080i (HDTV) 70.0 640 × 350 (VGA) 60.0 852 × 480 (WVGA) 66.7 640 × 480 (Apple) 74.6 832 × 624 (Apple) 75.0 1152 × 870 (Apple) www.gateway.com Refresh...
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Page 57: Regulatory Compliance Statements
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 58 Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. www.gateway.com...
- Page 59 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 60 Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20) Ground clamp Antenna lead-in wire 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 www.gateway.com...
- Page 61 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 62 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information www.gateway.com...
- Page 63 Index accessories adjust brightness color contrast screen width sound TV settings Adjustment button amplifier connecting antenna connection audio and video connection audio in connection audio out connection back panel connections batteries burn-in cable kits cable TV connecting coaxial (RF) channel status cleaning exterior screen...
- Page 64 connecting composite video connecting S-Video DVI audio in connection DVI connection DVI in connection external amplified speakers connecting external monitor connecting external receiver connecting external speaker switch connection features front panel buttons HDTV decoder set-top box connecting component video connecting RGB video image burn-in Input button main power...
- Page 65 setting up safety precautions signal frequency Component 1 and Component 2 RGB and DVI TV, AV1, and AV2 status LED subwoofer connecting connection support S-Video connection troubleshooting connecting coaxial (RF) connecting composite video connecting S-Video Video 1 connection video camera connecting composite video connecting S-Video video connections...
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- Page 68 MAN MON 42" PLASMA TV GDE R2 3/03...