Your Gateway KAS-303 Home Theater systemguide Setting up Troubleshooting Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Connecting Components and Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Understanding audio connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting the FM antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a 6 or 7 channel component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a tape component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an AUX component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Speaker placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making the connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plugging in your components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 25 26 35 3 Using the Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Turning the receiver on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the speaker settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating components with the universal remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching between connected components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Surround modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the surround mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the channel levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing channel levels in memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 39 39 42 42 43 46 47 47 50 52 53 i Adjusting the LFE level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Adjusting the tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Compressing the dynamic range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Selecting the tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Auto tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Memorizing radio stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Tuning to preset stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Analog Audio/Video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Digital Audio recording with an MD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Adjusting the display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 4 Using the OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Displaying the current status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Using the Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 OSD menus and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 5 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Initializing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 A Specifications and Setup Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 LN-520 receiver specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 KAS-303 speakers specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 SW303 subwoofer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Setup Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 TV setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 VCR setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 DVD setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Cable Set-top Box setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Satellite Set-top Box setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Aux-Tape/MiniDisc setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Aux-Laserdisc setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Aux-Tape setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 ii Aux-Amplifier setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux-Home Automation setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux-DBS setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aux-Accessory setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CD setup codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 98 98 99 99 B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 iii iv Checking Out Your Gateway Receiver This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Receiver. Read this chapter to learn about: 1 Warnings and safeguards Controls and connections Remote control 1 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Receiver Features A powerful, 1000-watt, 6.1 home theater system featuring TrueDigitalTM amplification for premium, multichannel digital sound. 600-watt audio receiver 400-watt Hsu ResearchTM-engineered sub-woofer 5 satellite and 1 VentriloquistTM center channel speakers Analog and digital audio inputs and outputs. Composite and S-Video video inputs and outputs. Important Safeguards Warning Risk of electric shock - Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock, do no remove the cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the cover voids the warranty. Have your receiver repaired by qualified service personnel only. Warnings and precautions Disconnect all cables before moving your receiver. Moving your receiver with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger. Do not expose your receiver to rain or moisture. Keep your receiver away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight. Use your receiver in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not modify your receiver or use an unshielded power cord or video output source cable, or you may experience excessive interference. 2 www.gateway.com Package contents Disconnect your receiver and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time. For more safety information, see "Important safety information" on page 103. Package contents Along with your receiver, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries RCA audio/video cables AM Loop antenna FM antenna User guide You can purchase these optional accessories for your receiver: S-Video cable AC-3 (Toslink) cable www.gateway.com 3 Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Receiver Front panel Display Adjust/ Tuning/Preset Volume Standby Power Digital Input/ AM/FM Mode Input Selector Decoding/ Tuning Mode Setup/ Memory Headphone jack Item Display Adjust/ Tuning/Preset Volume Power Standby Input Selector Digital Input/ AM/FM Mode Setup/ Memory Decoding/ Tune Mode Headphone jack Description See "Display" on page 5. When in Setup mode, adjusts submenu items. When the tuner is selected, tunes the radio manually, automatically, or to preset radio stations. Turns the volume up or down. Turns the receiver on and off. Lights when the receiver is in Standby mode. Switches inputs. Digital Input selector when a digital signal (AUX, VIDEO 1-3) is selected. When the tuner is selected, selects the band. Press for more than two seconds to enter Setup mode. While in Setup mode, switches between main menu items. When the tuner is selected, memorizes radio stations. When in Setup mode, switches submenu items. When the tuner is selected, switches between Tuning mode and Preset mode. Connect your headphones to this jack. 4 www.gateway.com Front panel Display Stereo indicator Main display Tuned indicator Direct indicator Memory indicator ST TUNED TIMER R2 DIRECT TAPE 2M PRESET MEM 1 dB kHz MHz DTS ES DIGITAL-EX ft PROLOGIC II CM DSP AUTO DIGITAL SLEEP Auto mode indicator Surround mode indicators Digital input signal indicator Preset/Sleep/Distance indicators Item Main display STEREO indicator TUNED indicator DIRECT indicator MEMory indicator Surround mode indicators AUTO indicator DIGITAL input signal indicator PR ...