Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 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 2 Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using component video (AV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using S-Video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using composite video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using component video (AV2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your VCR or video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using S-Video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using composite video (AV1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using coaxial (RF) audio and video (VCR only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting off-air TV or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using coaxial (RF) audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using DVI video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 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 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 i Avoiding image burn-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 ii Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway LCD TV. Read this chapter to learn about: s s s s 1 Features Warnings and safeguards Package contents Controls and connections 1 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Features Your LCD TV features: s s 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) 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. s s s s s s s 2 www.gateway.com Important safeguards Important safeguards Warning Risk of electric shock - Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock, do no remove the back cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the back cover voids the warranty. Have your LCD TV repaired by qualified service personnel only. Warnings and precautions s 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. Damage may occur if you place any object near the top of your LCD TV. Disconnect all cables before moving your LCD TV. Moving your LCD TV with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger. Do not expose your LCD TV to rain or moisture. Keep your LCD TV away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight. Use your LCD TV in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not modify your LCD TV or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable, or you may experience excessive interference. Disconnect your LCD TV and unplug the power cord when the TV is not used for a long period of time. If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your LCD TV, then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your LCD TV to the electrical outlet. Disconnect your LCD TV from the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing maintenance. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Do not place your LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your LCD TV may fall, causing serious damage. s s s s s s s s s www.gateway.com 3 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV s s s 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. Your LCD TV should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If the type of available power is unknown, consult your electrician or local power company. Your LCD TV is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you cannot plug the power cord into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not alter the plug because this will defeat the safety feature. Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug your LCD TV and contact qualified service personnel if: s s s s s s s s s The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into your LCD TV. Your LCD TV has been exposed to water or moisture. Your LCD TV does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your LCD TV to normal operation. Your LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. s 4 www.gateway.com Package contents Package contents Along with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries CATV cable www.gateway.com 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Composite cable (AV cable) Power adapter Power cord TV antenna cable User guide 6 www.gateway.com Accessories Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV: s Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-quality gold cables of various lengths, including: s s s s s s 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. www.gateway.com 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Turning on your LCD TV To turn on your LCD TV: 1 Remove the cable guard from the rear of your LCD TV. 2 Connect the power adapter to the DC power connector on the back of your LCD TV. 8 www.gateway.com Turning on your LCD TV 3 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector 4 Press the power button on the front of your LCD TV. The Status LED on the front turns green. Warning For added protection during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug your LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. www.gateway.com 9 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Front controls Headphone Jack Mute Remote Control Exit Sensor OSD Menu Volume and Channel ­ and + Power Input 10 www.gateway.com Front controls Button Headphone jack Remote control sensor OSD Menu Mute/Exit Description Connects headphones. Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. Opens the on-screen display (OSD) and enters OSD menus. Mutes the volume. OSD active: Exits the OSD. Volume and Increases or decreases the volume. OSD active: Moves to the next OSD menu. After an OSD option is selected, adjusts the OSD option. For more information, see "Using the OSD" on page 30. Channel ­ and + Changes the channel. OSD active: Selects OSD options. For more information, see "Using the OSD" on page 30. Input Power Switches between available video input sources. 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. www.gateway.com 11 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Back panel connections Audio and Video Connections Power, RGB, and DVI Connections Connector Audio and video connections Power, RGB, and DVI connections Description See "Audio and video connections" on page 14. See "Power, RGB, and DVI connections" on page 13. 12 www.gateway.com Back panel connections Power, RGB, and DVI connections DC Power Analog In (RGB) PC Audio In Digital In (DVI) Connector DC Power DVI In RGB In PC Audio In Description Connects to the power adapter. Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to your PC's audio jack. www.gateway.com 13 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV Audio and video connections TV In S-Video Video In (Video1) Audio In L (Video1) Audio In R (Video1) Video In (Video2) Audio In L (Video2) Audio In R (Video2) TV Audio Out TV Video Out Connector TV In S-Video Video In Audio In L Audio In R TV Audio Out TV Video Out Description Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV. Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box. Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Connects to an audio device, such as a receiver. Connects to a video device, such as a ???? 14 www.gateway.com Remote control Remote control Button Function POWER. Turns the LCD TV on and off. AUDIO SOURCE. Selects the audio source. INFO. Shows the current status of your LCD TV, such as the video input source, audio status, and channel number. SLEEP. Turns on the sleep timer. PC. Selects analog or digital PC mode. PIP. Turns PIP (picture-in-picture) mode on and off. TV. Selects TV input. VIDEO. Selects the component connected to S-Video, Video1, or Video2 as the ...