Gateway FX540 Reference Manual page 118

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You need to configure your computer to output to a TV
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You want to change display settings to get better TV or DVD
image quality
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You need to burn programs that were recorded with your
computer to a DVD using Media Center
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CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting
Type of TV (interlaced or progressive scan)
Many CRT (tube) TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced
video displays a video frame with two passes of
alternating scan lines. The TV screen first displays the
video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from
top to bottom, then it fills in the other half of the video
image with the even lines. Because most TVs use this
interlaced method to display the picture on the screen,
a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker
when displaying thin lines and small text. An interlaced
video display device will produce a lower quality image,
especially when viewing and using the computer
functions.
Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one
pass of sequential scan lines. A progressive scan TV
displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top
to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. This results
in a fuller, sharper picture and better image quality for
viewing and using the computer functions. The
progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on
your eyes.
Your computer detects whether you are using a VGA or
an S-Video display device and automatically changes the
display settings for the type of display device you are
using. For more information, see the Gateway support
Web site at www.gateway.com.
Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and
saturation. For more information, see the Gateway
support Web site at
monitor's user guide.
Media Center saves recorded programs in the DVR-MS
format. You can burn a DVR-MS file to a DVD with DVD
recording (burning) software and with Media Center
itself.
www.gateway.com or see the