Gateway 17-inch User Manual

Gateway 17-inch: users guide

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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning on your LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Audio, video, RGB, and DVI connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using component video (AV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using S-Video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using composite video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using component video (AV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting your VCR or video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using S-Video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using composite video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using coaxial (RF) audio and video (VCR only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting off-air TV or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using coaxial (RF) audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using DVI video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

OSD menus and options (TV, AV1, and AV2 video sources) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

OSD menus and options (DVI or RGB video sources) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Summary of Contents for Gateway 17-inch

Page 1 Connecting off-air TV or cable TV ........
Page 2 Avoiding image burn-in ......... . .39 Troubleshooting .
Page 3 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 4 (noise) Accurate color processing Picture-in-picture (PIP) Multi-Scan support Selectable fixed/variable audio outputs Built-in internal amplifier and speakers Built-in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to eliminate the need for digital-to-analog conversion 1280 × 768 XGA support for computer input. www.gateway.com...
Page 5 Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings of your LCD TV. The top of your LCD TV gets very hot from exhaust air that is released through the ventilation openings. Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too close to the LCD TV.
Page 6 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.
Page 7 Along with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries CATV cable www.gateway.com...
Page 8 Composite cable (AV cable) Power adapter Power cord TV antenna cable User guide www.gateway.com...
Page 9 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 composite video cable S-Video cable RCA component video cable RCA audio cable VGA video cable DVI-D video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.
Page 10 To turn on your LCD TV: Remove the cable guard from the rear of your LCD TV. Connect the power adapter to the DC power connector on the back of your LCD TV. www.gateway.com...
Page 11 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector Press the power button on the front of your LCD TV. The Status LED on the front turns green. For added protection during a lightning storm or when it...
Page 12 Headphone Jack Power Mute Remote Control Channel Exit Sensor – and + Volume Input OSD Menu www.gateway.com...
Page 13 Input Switches between available video input sources. Power Turns your LCD TV on and off after the main power switch is turned on. When you turn your LCD TV on or off, wait three seconds before pressing this button again.
Page 14 Power, RGB, and DVI Connections Connector Audio and video connections Power, RGB, and DVI connections Audio and Video Description See “Audio and video connections” on page 14. See “Power, RGB, and DVI connections” on page 13. www.gateway.com Connections...
Page 15 Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box. RGB In Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. PC Audio In Connects to your PC’s audio jack. Analog In (RGB) Analog In (RGB) PC Audio In www.gateway.com...
Page 16 Audio In R (Video2) TV Audio Out TV Video Out Description TV In Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV. S-Video Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box. Video In Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR.
Page 17 Turns the LCD TV on and off. Selects the audio source. Shows the current status of your LCD TV, such as the video input source, audio status, and channel number. Turns on the sleep timer. Selects analog or digital PC mode.
Page 18 Button Function Exits the OSD. Cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes. Turns the sound on and off. Selects a channel or enters a password. . Recalls the previously viewed channel. Enters channel numbers greater than 100. www.gateway.com...
Page 19 To install batteries: Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match on the batteries with the symbols inside the battery compartment. www.gateway.com...
Page 20 www.gateway.com...
Page 21 Read this chapter to learn how to connect: DVD players VCRs Off-air TV and cable TV Computers Before connecting any external components, unplug your LCD TV. To restart your LCD TV, see “Turning on your LCD TV” on page 8.
Page 22 Your LCD TV has three types of standard video connections. You should use the best connection available to get the best display. For example, connect the DVD player to your LCD TV using composite video instead of S-Video. Connection Cable and Connector...
Page 23 LCD TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of the component to the R and L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select www.gateway.com...
Page 24 LCD TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of the component to the R and L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV. Press the button on the remote control repeatedly to select...
Page 25 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of the component to the R and L audio jacks on the back of your LCD TV. If you have an off-air antenna or cable box, connect your off-air antenna or cable TV cable to the ANT connector on the back of your VCR.
Page 26 To connect your computer using DVI video: 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 PC Audio In jack on the back of your LCD TV.
Page 27 To connect your computer using RGB video: Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector on your computer to the RGB In connector on the back of your LCD TV. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the PC Audio In jack on the back of your LCD TV.
Page 28 www.gateway.com...
Page 29 Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your LCD TV settings from the on-screen display (OSD).
Page 30 LCD TV to exit the OSD. If you are using TV, S-Video, Video1, or Video2 for your video source, go to “OSD menus and options (TV, S-Video, Video1, and Video2 mode)” on page 31.
Page 31 Adjusts the contrast of the picture. Adjusts the amount of detail enhancement. When this option is selected, your LCD TV adds all channels that have a signal to the channel list. Adds the channel to the channel list. Delete removes the channel from the channel list.
Page 32 Only available in TV mode. Activates parental controls. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see “Using parental controls” on page 36. Changes password for parental control screens. For more information, see “Setting a password” on page 39. www.gateway.com...
Page 33 Removes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens the displayed characters. Adjusts the horizontal screen position. Adjusts the vertical screen position. Adjusts the color to a preset mode. You can also customize the red, green and blue separately. www.gateway.com...
Page 34 DVI or RGB video input. The sub-picture video input source can be set to the TV, S-Video, Video1, or Video2. Turns PIP off and on. Sets the size of the PIP window. Moves the sub-picture left or right.
Page 35 The sleep timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically. One minute before the timer turns off your LCD TV, the timer appears showing the seconds remaining before your LCD TV turns off. To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press the button on the remote control.
Page 36 Press the button on remote control to open the OSD. Press the buttons on the remote control to select press the button on the remote control to enter the Other menu. Press the buttons to select the www.gateway.com , then sub-menu.
Page 37 On this menu you can select the following MPAA movie ratings: G (general audience) PG (parental guidance suggested) PG-13 (recommended for children 13 years of age and older) R (mature audience) NC-17 (no one under 17 years of age) X (no one under 17 years of age) www.gateway.com sub-menu.
Page 38 Press to return to the Parental Controls menu. Press the button to select the On this menu, you can block the following TV ratings: Y (all children) Y7 (older children) G (general audience) PG (guidance suggested) 14 (strongly cautioned)
Page 39 Parental Control menu. - OR - Select to customize the rating, and press Press the uttons to select each rating, then press to set the rating to Press twice to return to the Parental Control menu. www.gateway.com...
Page 40 Press the button on remote control to open the OSD. Press the buttons on the remote control to select press the button on the remote control to enter the Other menu. Press the buttons to select the www.gateway.com , then sub-menu.
Page 41 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. Press the button to select the sub-menu. Press the button to select , then use the number button pad to enter a new four-digit password when prompted. www.gateway.com...
Page 42 If you forget your password there is a way to change it. STILL WAITING FOR THE BACK DOOR INFO... www.gateway.com...
Page 43 Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your LCD TV.
Page 44 Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers or any hard objects. Your LCD TV is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your LCD TV turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth.
Page 45 LCD TV. 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.
Page 46 Normal brightness degradation is not covered by your warranty. 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.
Page 47 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 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Page 49 State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or reproductive harm. 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 Contact with them could be fatal. 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 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.
Page 52 www.gateway.com...
Page 53 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...
Page 54 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...

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