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Your Gateway Plasma TV user'sguide Setting up Troubleshooting Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Turning on the main power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front panel controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Audio and video connections (plasma TV only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 RGB and DVI connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your HDTV set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your VCR or video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using coaxial (RF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting off-air TV or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting external amplified speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an external receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using DVI video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an external monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 31 32 33 3 Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 OSD menus and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 i 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Avoiding image burn-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 A Signal Frequency Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 TV, AV1, and AV2 inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Component 1 and Component 2 inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 RGB and DVI inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 ii Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor. Read this chapter to learn about: 1 Features Warnings and safeguards Package contents Controls and connections If you have purchased the plasma monitor, not all options are available. The illustrations in this guide show the plasma TV unless otherwise noted. 1 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor Features Plasma monitor A bright, flicker-free image Accurate color processing Digital zoom modes get rid of "black bars" around the display image A built-in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to eliminate the need for digital-to-analog conversion 1280 × 1024 SXGA support for computer input. Plasma TV A bright, flicker-free image Automatic detection and conversion of film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts (noise) Accurate color processing Two high-definition component video input sources that automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming source Picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-on-picture (POP) modes that let you watch two programs simultaneously HDTV signal compatibility using an external HDTV decoder with RGB or component video outputs Digital zoom modes get rid of "black bars" around the display image A built-in BBE® sound processor that maximizes the sound quality A built-in SRS® sound processor that simulates "surround" effects using only two speakers Selectable fixed/variable audio outputs Built-in internal amplifier and speakers Connections for adding a separate, powered subwoofer A built-in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to eliminate the need for digital-to-analog conversion 1280 × 1024 SXGA support for computer input. 720p and 1080i support for HDTV signals 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 plasma TV or plasma monitor repaired by qualified service personnel only. Warnings and precautions Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings of your plasma TV or monitor. The top of your plasma TV or monitor 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 your plasma TV or monitor. Damage may occur if you place any object near the top of your plasma TV or monitor. Disconnect all cables before moving your plasma TV or monitor. Moving your plasma TV or monitor with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger. Do not expose your plasma TV or monitor to rain or moisture. Keep your plasma TV or monitor away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight. Use your plasma TV or monitor in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not modify your plasma TV or monitor, or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive interference. Disconnect your plasma TV or monitor and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time. www.gateway.com 3 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your plasma TV or monitor, then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your plasma TV or monitor to the electrical outlet. Disconnect your plasma TV or monitor 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 plasma TV or monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your plasma TV or monitor may fall, causing serious damage. Do not place your plasma TV or monitor on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place your plasma TV or monitor near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not install your plasma TV or monitor in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided. Your plasma TV or monitor 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 plasma TV or monitor 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. 4 www.gateway.com Important Safeguards Unplug your plasma TV or monitor and contact qualified service personnel if: The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into your plasma TV or monitor. Your plasma TV or monitor has been exposed to water or moisture. Your plasma TV or monitor 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 plasma TV or monitor to normal operation. Your plasma TV or monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Avoid image burn-in Displaying the same stationary images over an extended period of time, such as a black bar, stock ticker, video game, or a shopping channel logo, can leave a permanent ghost image (burn-in). Avoid burn-in by mixing your viewing patterns. Do not show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total viewing time in any one week. Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn-in. www.gateway.com 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor Package contents Along with your plasma TV or monitor, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AA batteries Power cord 6 www.gateway.com Package contents User guide Remote control user guide www.gateway.com 7 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your plasma TV or monitor: Wall mount kit. The wall mount kit contains all of the required hardware for mounting your plasma TV or monitor on the 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: DVI-D video cable RCA audio cable RCA component video cable RCA composite video cable S-Video cable VGA video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. 8 www.gateway.com Turning on the main power Turning on the main power To turn on the main power: 1 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor, then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 2 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the back of your plasma TV or monitor. The Status LED on the front turns yellow and your plasma TV or monitor is ready to turn on. www.gateway.com 9 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor 3 Press the POWER button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. The Status LED on the front turns green. Warning If you will be away for an extended period of time, turn off your plasma TV or monitor with the MAIN POWER switch instead of using the remote control or front POWER button. Plasma TV 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. Plasma monitor High voltages can enter your computer and monitor through both the power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer and monitor by using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem. 10 www.gateway.com Front panel controls Front panel controls Volume and Adjust +/- Menu +/- Input Remote Control Sensor Status LED Power www.gateway.com 11 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor Button Volume and Adjustment +/­ Description Increases or decreases the volume. OSD active: Adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. For more information, see "Using the OSD" on page 36. Menu +/­ Opens and closes the OSD. OSD active: Selects on-screen display (OSD) options. For more information, see "Using the OSD" on page 36. Input Remote control sensor Status LED Switches between available input sources. Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. Not lit - No AC power detected. The MAIN POWER switch is off or the power cord is not connected. Solid Yellow - The MAIN POWER switch is on and your plasma TV or monitor is off. Solid Green - Your plasma TV or monitor is on. Power Turns your plasma TV or monitor on and off after the MAIN POWER switch is turned on. When you turn your plasma TV or monitor on or off, wait three seconds before pressing this button again. 12 www.gateway.com Back panel connections Back panel connections Audio and video connections (Plasma TV only) RGB and DVI connections Connector Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections Description See "Audio and video connections (plasma TV only)" on page 14. See "RGB and DVI connections" on page 15. www.gateway.com 13 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor Audio and video connections (plasma TV only) Antenna DVI Audio In Video 1/ Audio In Component Video 1/ Audio In Audio Out Subwoofer External Speaker Switch RGB Audio In S-Video/ Audio In Component Video 2/ Audio In Connector Antenna DVI Audio In Video 1/Audio In Component Video 1/ Audio In Audio Out External Speaker Switch Subwoofer RGB Audio In S-Video/Audio In Component Video 2/ Audio In Description Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV. Connects to the audio on a DVI device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Connects to a component audio/video device, such as a DVD player. Connects to an audio device, such as a receiver. Connects to the speaker switch jack on switchable external speakers or an external receiver or amplifier. Connects to an external subwoofer. Connects to the audio on an RGB device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box. Connects to a component video device, such as a HDTV set-top box. 14 www.gateway.com Back panel connections RGB and DVI connections RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS-232 Connector RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS-232 Description Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to an external RGB monitor. Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to a computer to display the computer image on the plasma TV or monitor 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. www.gateway.com 15 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor 16 www.gateway.com Connecting Components Read this chapter to learn how to connect: 2 DVD players (plasma TV only) HDTV decoder set-top boxes (plasma TV only) VCRs (plasma TV only) Off-air TV and cable TV (plasma TV only) External audio devices (plasma TV only) Computers If you purchased the plasma monitor, go to "Connecting a computer" on page 31. Warning Before connecting any external components, unplug your plasma TV or monitor. To restart your plasma TV or monitor, see "Turning on the main power" on page 9. 17 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Understanding video connections Your plasma TV has four types of standard video connections. You should use the best connection available to get the best display. For example, if your DVD player supports a component video connection, connect the DVD player to your plasma TV using component video instead of composite video or S-Video. Connection Quality Basic Cable and Connector Description Coaxial (RF). The video and audio signals are both carried in one cable (the other three connection types only handle video, and require separate connections for sound). Coaxial is the only way to connect an antenna to your plasma TV. Composite. The video signal is carried through a single "pin." This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices. Good Better S-Video. The video signal is split into two signals, black-and-white and color. Text displayed on-screen through this connection will be noticeably sharper then composite or coaxial (RF). Best 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. 18 www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player Connecting your DVD player Using component video To connect your DVD player using component video: 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the green-colored Y jack on the back of your DVD player to the green-colored Y1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red-colored PR or CR jack on the back of your DVD player to the red-colored PR1/CR1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the blue-colored PB or CB jack on the back of your DVD player to the blue-colored PB1/CB1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select COMPONENT1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com 19 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Using S-Video To connect your DVD player using S-Video: 1 2 3 Connect the S-Video jack on the back of your DVD player to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select AV2 (S) using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. 20 www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player Using composite video To connect your DVD player using composite video: 1 2 3 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your DVD player to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD player to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com 21 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting your HDTV set-top box Using component video To connect your HDTV decoder set-top box using component video: 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the green Y jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the green Y2 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red PR or CR jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the red PR2/CR2 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the blue PB or CB jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the blue PB2/CB2 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select COMPONENT1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. 22 www.gateway.com Connecting your HDTV set-top box Using RGB video To connect your HDTV decoder set-top box using RGB video: 1 2 3 Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB jack on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the RGB-IN jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks on the back of your HDTV set-top box to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. After you connect your HDTV set-top box to the RGB input jack on your plasma TV, you may need to adjust various plasma TV picture settings to correctly match the output from the HDTV set-top box. For more information, see "PICTURE ­ RGB/DVI mode" on page 38. www.gateway.com 23 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting your VCR or video camera Using S-Video To connect your VCR or video camera using S-Video: - OR - 1 2 3 Connect the S-Video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select AV2 (S) using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. 24 www.gateway.com Connecting your VCR or video camera Using composite video To connect your VCR or video camera using composite video: - OR - 1 2 3 Connect the yellow video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR or video camera to the R and L audio-in jacks on the back of your plasma TV. Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com 25 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Using coaxial (RF) To connect your VCR using coaxial (RF) audio and video: 1 2 Connect the "output to TV" (RF out or Antenna out) jack on the back of your VCR to the ANT jack on the back of your plasma TV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma 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. Warning 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 57. 26 www.gateway.com Connecting off-air TV or cable TV Connecting off-air TV or cable TV To connect off-air TV or cable TV using coaxial (RF) audio and video: - OR - 1 2 Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the ANT connector on the back of your plasma TV. Select TV using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV. If you have connected a VCR to the ANT connector on the back of your plasma TV, connect your off-air TV or cable TV cable to the ANT connector on the back of your VCR. Warning 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 57. www.gateway.com 27 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting external amplified speakers You can connect your plasma TV to a set of external, amplified speakers using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of your plasma TV. If your speakers have remote turn-on/off capability, connect the external speaker switch. To connect your external amplified speakers: 1 2 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your speakers to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV. If your external amplified speakers accept remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all external amplified speakers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. 28 www.gateway.com Connecting an external receiver or amplifier Connecting an external receiver or amplifier You can connect an external receiver or amplifier to your plasma TV. Your plasma TV is equipped with a external speaker switch that can automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to an external receiver or amplifier. To connect your external receiver or amplifier: 1 2 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your external amplifier or receiver to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your plasma TV. If your external amplifier or receiver accepts remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all external amplifiers or receivers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. www.gateway.com 29 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting a subwoofer Your plasma TV has built-in speakers. You can enhance the bass response of your plasma TV's sound by connecting an external, amplified subwoofer. To connect your subwoofer: 1 2 Connect the audio jack on the back of your subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack on the back of your plasma TV. If your subwoofer accepts remote turn-on/off signals, connect the external speaker switch. Not all subwoofers can accept remote turn-on/off signals. 30 www.gateway.com Connecting a computer Connecting a computer Using DVI video To connect your computer using DVI video: Plasma TV only 1 2 Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the DVI-In connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. An audio connection is not available on your plasma monitor. 3 Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. www.gateway.com 31 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Using RGB video To connect your computer using RGB video: Plasma TV only 1 2 Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector on your computer to the RGB-IN connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. An audio connection is not available on your plasma monitor. 3 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. 32 www.gateway.com Connecting a computer Connecting an external monitor A RGB loop-out (labeled RGB Out) lets you connect another RGB monitor. The RGB loop-out displays the same signal as the RGB In video input source. To connect your external monitor: 1 2 Connect the RGB connector on your monitor to the RGB Out connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor. Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. The maximum physical display resolution of the external monitor is 640 × 480 when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3, and 852 × 480 when the ratio is set to 16:9. If the computer's display resolution exceeds these maximums, the external monitor eliminates the extra dots which results in a loss of detail and picture clarity. www.gateway.com 33 Chapter 2: Connecting Components 34 www.gateway.com Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your plasma TV or monitor 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. 3 35 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings Using the OSD Your plasma TV or monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other settings. The TV or monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn off the TV or monitor. To adjust settings from the OSD: 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU + or ­ button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. The OSD opens. Press the ADJ + or ­ button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to select the menu you want. Press the MENU + or ­ button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to select a menu option. Press the ADJ + or ­ button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to adjust the option setting. Press the MENU + or ­ button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor. The OSD closes. 36 www.gateway.com Using the OSD OSD menus and options You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various settings for your plasma TV or monitor. Some menus are not available on your plasma monitor. OSD Menu (Plasma TV only) PICTURE ­ TV, AV1, AV2 (S), COMPONENT1, and COMPONENT2 mode PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER INPUT SOURCE TV CONTRAST 100 BRIGHT 50 COLOR 50 TINT 50 SHARPNESS 50 COLOR TEMPERATURE 6500D CLOCK PHASE 50 SCREEN WIDTH 16 : 9 ZOOM OFF GEOMETRIC ADJUST OFF SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description INPUT SOURCE. Switches between available video input sources. CONTRAST. Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHT. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. You may need to readjust brightness after the plasma TV warms up. COLOR. Adjusts the color saturation making colors more intense. TINT. Adjusts the color of flesh tones. SHARPNESS. Adjust the amount of detail enhancement. COLOR TEMPERATURE. Adjusts the white balance. CLOCK PHASE. Adjusts your plasma TV to match the video input source. SCREEN WIDTH. Adjusts the screen width to 4:3, 16:9, or PANORAMA viewing mode. ZOOM. Moves or stretches the display image when the screen width is set to 16:9. Zoom1 moves the image upward (good for presentations with sub-titles). Zoom2 stretches 1.85:1 content to fill the screen. Zoom3 stretches 2.35:1 content to fill the screen. GEOMETRIC ADJUST. Controls the V-SIZE, V-CENTER, H-WIDTH, and H-POSITION of the display image. Only available in Component 1 and Component 2 mode. www.gateway.com 37 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu (Plasma TV and monitor) PICTURE ­ RGB/DVI mode PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER INPUT SOURCE RGB CONTRAST 50 BRIGHTNESS 50 COLOR TEMPERATURE 6500D CLOCK PHASE 50 SCREEN WIDTH 16:9 V-SIZE 50 V-CENTER 50 H-WIDTH 50 H-POSITION 50 SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description INPUT SOURCE. Switches between available video input sources. CONTRAST. Adjusts the contrast of the picture. BRIGHTNESS. Adjusts the brightness of the picture. You may need to readjust brightness after the plasma TV or monitor warms up. COLOR TEMPERATURE. Adjusts the white balance. CLOCK PHASE. Adjusts your plasma TV or monitor to match the video input source. SCREEN WIDTH. Adjusts the screen width to 4:3 or 16:9 viewing mode. V-SIZE. Adjusts the vertical screen size. V-CENTER. Adjusts the vertical screen position. H-WIDTH. Adjusts the horizontal screen size. H-POSITION. Adjusts the horizontal screen position. 38 www.gateway.com Using the OSD OSD Menu (Plasma TV only) SOUND PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER 50 BASS 50 TREBLE 50 BALANCE STEREO SURROUND OFF BBE OFF BASS EXTENSION 50 VOLUME ON INNER SPKR FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description BASS. Adjusts the bass. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to adjust this setting. TREBLE. Adjusts the treble. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option. BALANCE. Adjusts the balance level between the channels. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to adjust this setting. SURROUND. Switches between STEREO, MONO, or turns surround OFF. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option. BBE. Turns the BBE option on or off. Turn this option on when you are listening to live-performance programs. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option. BASS EXTENSION. Extends the level of BASS sent to the audio out jack. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE and the INNER SPKR option must be turned off to use this option. VOLUME. Adjusts the volume. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option. INNER SPKR. Turns the built-in speakers on or off. The AUDIO OUTPUT option must be set to VARIABLE to use this option. AUDIO OUTPUT. Changes the audio output options for the plasma TV. FIXED bypasses your plasma TV's internal sound controls. VARIABLE lets you adjust the type of output your plasma TV sends to the built-in speakers or the audio output jack. www.gateway.com 39 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu (Plasma TV only) PIP/POP PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER PIP OFF SOURCE TV POSITION FIXED H-LOCATION RIGHT V-LOCATION TOP SWAP DISABLE POP OFF SOURCE TV SCREEN RATE FULL SWAP DISABLE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description PIP. Turns PIP mode on or off. When PIP is turned on, you can display two pictures at one time. One picture is displayed on the full screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window. The picture on the full screen is the main picture. The picture in the window is the sub-picture. You can use PIP mode if your video input source is set to TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1, or Component 2 and the video input source is 480i or lower (such as a non-progressive DVD player). PIP mode does not work with component video input sources higher than 480i (such as a HDTV set-top box or progressive DVD player), RGB, or DVI video sources. SOURCE. Changes the video input source of the sub-picture when PIP is turned on. POSITION. Moves the sub-picture within the screen. FIXED lets you use the H-LOCATOR and V-LOCATOR options to place the sub-picture in one of the four corners of the screen. VARIABLE lets you use the H-LOCATOR and V-LOCATOR options to move the sub-picture anywhere within the screen. H-LOCATION. Moves the sub-picture left or right. V-LOCATION. Moves the sub-picture up or down. SWAP. Swaps the main picture and the sub-picture. 40 www.gateway.com Using the OSD OSD Menu PIP/POP (continued) Description POP. Turns POP mode on or off. When POP is turned on, the screen is split into two pictures. The picture on the left side of your screen is the main picture. The picture on the right side of the screen is the sub-picture. You can use POP mode if your video input source is set to TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1, or Component 2 and the video input source is 480i or lower (such as a non-progressive DVD player). POP mode does not work with component video input sources higher than 480i (such as a HDTV set-top box or progressive DVD player), RGB, or DVI video sources. SOURCE. Changes the video input source of the sub-picture when POP is turned on. SCREEN RATE. Changes the aspect ratio of the sub-picture. SWAP. Swaps the main picture and the sub-picture. www.gateway.com 41 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings OSD Menu (Plasma TV only) TV PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER CHANNEL 12 CHANNEL STATUS NORMAL MTS STEREO CCD OFF V-CHIP OFF SET PARENTAL CODE DISABLE SET RATING DISABLE CH SEARCH DISABLE TUNER SOURCE CABLE BACKGROUND ON BACKGROUND COLOR BLUE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description CHANNEL. Changes the TV channel. CHANNEL STATUS. Sets the status of the TV channel. NORMAL is the default. FAV programs the channel as a favorite channel. LOCK prevents the channel from being viewed. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User's Guide. ERASE removes the channel from the channel list. MTS. Changes the sound output for TV programs. Switch between STEREO, MONO, or SAP (Second Audio Program) for audio simulcasts. The TV program must support the output option. CCD. Activates closed captioning. V-CHIP. Activates the Parental Guide. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User's Guide. SET PARENTAL CODE. Sets a password for the Parental Guide. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User's Guide. SET RATING. Blocks individual programs based on program ratings. You need the remote control to use this option. For more information, see Your Gateway Remote Control User's Guide. CH SEARCH. When this option is turned on, your plasma TV only displays channels that have a signal when you change channels. TUNER SOURCE. Sets the source for the tuner. CABLE sets the tuner for cable or a satellite dish. AIR sets the tuner for an antenna. BACKGROUND. Displays a background color when a video signal is not available. BACKGROUND COLOR. Changes the color of the background when the BACKGROUND option is turned on. 42 www.gateway.com Using the OSD OSD Menu (Plasma TV and monitor) OTHER PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER OSD TIMEOUT OFF SET OSD TIME 5 OSD BRIGHTNESS 8 OSD BACKGROUND ON OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH SLEEP OFF SLEEP TIME 1-120 POWER SAVE OFF POWER ON SEQUENCE 1 STEP RESET DISABLE S/W VERSION G513-0611 SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE Description OSD TIMEOUT. Turns the OSD timer on and off. To avoid image burn-in, we recommend that you keep this timer turned on. SET OSD TIME. Specifies the number of seconds the OSD menu is displayed before it turns off automatically. The OSD TIMEOUT option must be turned on to use this option. OSD BRIGHTNESS. Adjusts the brightness level of the OSD menu. OSD BACKGROUND. Switches the OSD menu background to blue or transparent. OSD LANGUAGE. Changes the language of the OSD menu. SLEEP. Turns the sleep timer on and off. SLEEP TIME. Adjusts the number of minutes the plasma TV or monitor waits before it automatically turns off. You can specify from 1 to 120 minutes. The SLEEP option must be turned on. POWER SAVE. Turns power save mode on or off. The plasma TV or monitor goes into sleep mode when in RGB and DVI video mode. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. POWER ON SEQUENCE. Selects the power-on sequences. 1 STEP. Turns the plasma TV or monitor on or off using the MAIN POWER switch. 2 STEP (factory default). Press the MAIN POWER switch to activate the plasma TV or monitor. This puts the plasma TV or monitor in suspend mode. Then use the POWER button on the front of the plasma TV or monitor to turn it on and off. For more information, see "Turning on the main power" on page 9. RESET. Resets picture settings to the factory default. S/W VERSION. Shows the version of the software your plasma TV or monitor is using. www.gateway.com 43 Chapter 3: Adjusting Your Plasma TV Settings 44 www.gateway.com Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your plasma TV or monitor. 4 45 Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the screen Do not use substances such as glass cleaners, solvents, and thinners. The screen of your plasma TV or monitor has been specially treated. Wipe the surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particular dirty, use a soft cloth and water to clean the screen. Squirt a little water on the cloth (never directly on the screen), then wipe the screen with the cloth. Warning The screen of your plasma TV or monitor 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. Do not scratch or hit the surface of the screen with your fingers or any hard objects. Cleaning the exterior Your plasma TV or monitor is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case, so keep the vents free of dust. With your plasma TV or monitor turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth. Be careful not to drip any water into the vents. Do not attempt to clean dust from the inside of your plasma TV or monitor. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components. Do not allow any excessive water or moisture to come into contact with the surface of your plasma TV or monitor. If water or moisture gets inside your plasma TV or monitor, operating problems and electrical and shock hazards may result. Do not scratch or hit the cabinet with your fingers or any hard objects. Do not place articles made from rubber or PVC near the cabinet for any extended periods of time. 46 www.gateway.com