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- Page 1 Your Gateway Plasma TV GTW-P46M103 user'sguide Troubleshooting Setting up...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features ............2 Important safeguards . - Page 4 Avoiding image burn-in ......... . .39 Troubleshooting .
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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 Illustrations in this guide show the TV mounted to the... -
Page 6: Features
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features Your plasma 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 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 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...
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Page 11: Accessories
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 ■... -
Page 12: Turning On Your Plasma Tv
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Turning on your plasma TV To turn on your plasma TV: Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the side of your plasma TV, then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. - Page 13 For added protection during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug your plasma TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. www.gateway.com Turning on your plasma TV Main power switch...
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Page 14: Front Controls
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Front controls Status LED and Remote Control Sensor Input Channel and Volume and Menu Menu Menu www.gateway.com Power... - Page 15 Turns your plasma TV on and off after the main power switch is turned on. When you turn your plasma TV on or off, wait three seconds before pressing this button again. . Selects on-screen display (OSD) options. For more . Adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. For more www.gateway.com Front controls...
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Page 16: Back Panel Connections
Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Back panel connections External speaker Audio, video, RGB, and DVI connections connections Connector External speaker connections Audio, video, RGB and DVI connections Description Connects additional external speakers. See “Audio, video, RGB, and DVI connections” on page 13. -
Page 17: Audio, Video, Rgb, And Dvi Connections
RS-232 Connects to a computer to display the computer image on the plasma TV using customized software (typically used by business, education, or government). For more information see the RS-232 Serial Connection Technical Reference at support.gateway.com. Component Video/ Video/Audio In... - Page 18 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV www.gateway.com...
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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 plasma TV. To restart your plasma TV, see “Turning on your plasma TV”... -
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
Select the AV2 input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. or C jack on the back of your DVD player or C jack on the back of your DVD player to www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player... -
Page 22: Using S-Video (Av1)
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R AV1 and L AV1 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the AV1 (S-Video) input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com... -
Page 23: Using Composite Video (Av1)
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R AV1 and L AV1 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the AV1 (Video) input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player... -
Page 24: Connecting Your Hdtv Decoder Set-Top Box
Select the AV2 input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. or C jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to or C jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to www.gateway.com... -
Page 25: Using Rgb Video
HDTV set-top box to the R AV2 and L AV2 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the RGB input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box www.gateway.com... -
Page 26: 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 AV1 and L AV1 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the AV1 (S-Video) input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com... -
Page 27: Using Composite Video (Av1)
R AV1 and L AV1 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the AV1 (Video) input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. Connecting your VCR or video camera www.gateway.com... -
Page 28: Using Coaxial (Rf) Audio And Video (Vcr Only)
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 45. www.gateway.com... -
Page 29: Connecting Off-Air Tv Or Cable Tv
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 45. Connecting off-air TV or cable TV www.gateway.com... -
Page 30: Connecting A Computer
Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the L AV2 and R AV2 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the DVI input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com... -
Page 31: Using Rgb Video
Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the L AV2 and R AV2 audio jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select the RGB input using the Input button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Connecting a computer... - Page 32 Chapter 2: Connecting Components www.gateway.com...
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Page 33: 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 34: Using The Osd
TV. The OSD opens. button on the front of your plasma TV to select the menu button on the front of your plasma TV to select a button on the front of your plasma TV to adjust www.gateway.com... -
Page 35: Osd Menus And Options (Tv, Av1, And Av2 Video Sources)
Erase removes the channel from the channel list. V-Chip. Activates parental controls. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User’s Guide . AutoProgram Channels. When TV is the selected video input source, your plasma TV adds all channels that have a signal to the channel list. - Page 36 Line out. Changes the audio output options for the plasma TV. L-Fixed: Does not change with TV volume. L-Var: Lets you adjust the type of output your plasma TV sends to the built-in speakers or the external speaker connectors. www.gateway.com...
- Page 37 Language. Changes the language of the OSD menu. Choose between English, French, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. Input Source. Displays the current input source. System. Displays current system information. Antenna. Displays the current channel in TV mode. Rating. Displays the current program rating. www.gateway.com Using the OSD...
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Page 38: Osd Menus And Options (Dvi Or Rgb Video Sources)
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. OSD Rotation. Turns the OSD display 180°. www.gateway.com... - Page 39 Line out. Changes the audio output options for the plasma TV. L-Fixed: TV volume does not change. L-Var: Lets you adjust the type of output your plasma TV sends to the built-in speakers or the external speaker connectors. www.gateway.com Using the OSD...
- Page 40 V. Frequency. Displays the current vertical frequency. Video W. Input. Displays the video input source of the PIP window if the PIP window is active. Video W. System. Displays system information for the PIP window if active. www.gateway.com...
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Page 41: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your plasma TV. -
Page 42: 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 43: Avoiding Image Burn-In
You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. Try moving your plasma TV to another location. The color is abnormal ■ Make sure that the input source cable is connected securely and correctly to the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com Troubleshooting... - Page 44 (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 45: 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 46 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting www.gateway.com...
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Page 47: A Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information
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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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.
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Page 53: Index
Index accessories adjust brightness color contrast shape/size sound TV settings 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 up and down buttons cleaning exterior screen closed captioning... - Page 54 image burn-in Input button main power button turning on maintenance Menu button Menu left and right buttons Menu up and down buttons mounting kits off-air TV connecting coaxial (RF) on-screen display see OSD brightness closed captioning contrast menu advanced audio display info PIP&OSD...
- Page 55 wall mount kit...
- Page 58 MAN MON 46" PLASMA GDE R 4/03...