User manual GATEWAY GTW-P42M102

Your Gateway Plasma TV GTW-P42M102 user'sguide Setting up Troubleshooting Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turning on the main power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front panel buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rear cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Audio and video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RGB and DVI connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2 Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your VCR or video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting off-air TV or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting external amplified speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an external receiver or amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting an external monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 21 24 26 29 30 31 32 33 35 3 Using Your Plasma TV Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Changing widescreen and normal viewing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using picture-in-picture (PIP) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using picture-on-picture (POP) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing TV tuner settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting up a favorite channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locking channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting variable and fixed audio output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting sound controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning the built-in speakers on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the V-Chip (Parental Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 40 42 44 45 46 47 48 50 50 51 52 53 55 i Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Adjusting for coaxial (RF), composite, or component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Adjusting for RGB or DVI video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Changing the on-screen display (OSD) behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Viewing signal frequency information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Avoiding image burn-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 ii Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway GTW-P42M102 Plasma TV. Read this chapter to learn about: 1 Features Warnings and safeguards Package contents Controls and connections 1 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features Thank you for purchasing your Gateway GTW-P42M102 Plasma TV. Some of the features that you will enjoy are: Advanced digital image processing: View a brighter, flicker-free image using the advanced digital processor with adaptive motion de-interlacing that converts all 15 KHz signals into progressive scan. 3:2 pull-down for film scan conversion: Automatically detect and convert film content for correct display with minimal motion artifacts (noise) with the built-in 3:2 pull-down processing. 3D comb filter: Get more accurate color processing with the built-in 3D comb filter. Dual HD component video input sources: Use two high-definition component video input sources with auto-detection capabilities that automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming source. Picture-in-picture (PIP): Watch two programs simultaneously using picture-in-picture with four selectable window position settings. Picture-on-picture (POP): Watch two programs at the same time. HDTV signal compatible: Process 1080i and 720p HDTV signals using an external HDTV decoder with RGB or Component Video outputs. Digital zoom modes: Get rid of "black bars" using digital zoom. 2 www.gateway.com Features BBE® sound maximizer: Use a built-in BBE sound processor to maximize the sound quality. SRS® sound processing: Use a built-in SRS sound processor to simulate surround effects using only two speakers. Selectable fixed/variable audio outputs: Use software selectable fixed or variable audio outputs. Built-in internal amplifier and speakers: Use internal 10-watt (5 watts × 2) audio and built-in speakers. Bass extension circuitry/subwoofer out: Enhance bass performance by adding a separate, powered subwoofer. Digital Visual Interface: Use a built-in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to eliminate the need for digital-to-analog conversion. 1280 × 1024 SXGA support: Use an onboard digital scaling engine that accepts various computer and HDTV signals. The engine digitally maps the signals to fit within 852 × 480 pixels. Compatible signals include computer display resolutions up to 1280 × 1024 and HDTV signals, including 720p and 1080i. www.gateway.com 3 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 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 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. The top of your plasma TV gets very hot from exhaust air that is released through the ventilation holes. Burns or personal injuries may occur if any body parts are placed too close. Placing any object near the top of your plasma TV could result in heat related damages to the object and your plasma TV. Disconnect all cables before moving your plasma TV. Moving your plasma TV with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger. To prevent damage which may result in a fire or shock hazard, do not expose your plasma TV to rain or moisture. Keep your plasma TV away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture, or direct sunlight. Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover your plasma TV ventilation openings. Unauthorized modification of this equipment or use of an unshielded power cord or video input source cable may cause excessive interference. When your plasma TV is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your plasma TV, then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your plasma TV to the electrical outlet. Disconnect your plasma 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. 4 www.gateway.com Important Safeguards Do not place your plasma TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your plasma TV may fall, causing serious damage. Do not place your plasma TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place your plasma TV near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not install your plasma TV in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided. Your plasma 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 plasma 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 are unable to insert the plug 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. Disconnect your plasma TV from the main power supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel if: The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into your plasma TV. Your plasma TV has been exposed to water or moisture. Your plasma 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 plasma TV to normal operation. Your plasma TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Avoid image burn-in Displaying the same stationary patterns over extended periods of time, such as black bars, stock tickers, video games, or shopping channel logos and pricing displays, can leave a permanent ghost image (burn-in). Avoid this by mixing your viewing patterns. Do not show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in any one week. Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn-in. www.gateway.com 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Package contents Along with your plasma TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AA batteries Power cord 6 www.gateway.com Package contents User guide Quick Reference card TV asma way Pl Gate guide Your 2M102 quick -P4 GTW guide r user See you and up for set ctions conne You can purchase these optional accessories for your plasma TV: Wall mount kit. The wall mount kit contains all of the required hardware for mounting your plasma TV on your 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: 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 Plasma TV 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, then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector. 2 Press the MAIN POWER button. The Status LED on the front panel turns yellow and your plasma TV is ready to turn on. 8 www.gateway.com Using the remote control Using the remote control To install batteries: Insert two AA batteries into the remote control, making sure to match the + and ­ on the batteries with the + and ­ symbols inside the battery compartment. www.gateway.com 9 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Remote control buttons Power Mute Volume Number keypad QuickView PIP/POP Source Picture-in-Picture Favorite Channel Closed Captioning Recall V-CHIP MTS Stereo No function Channel Lock Discrete Power On Discrete Power Off Direct Input Selection Display Menu and Menu Adjust Standard and Widescreen modes Favorite channel set Sleep timer Channel SWAP PIP and POP windows PIP position Input Select 10 www.gateway.com Using the remote control Button Power Description Turns your plasma TV on and off. Changes the current power status of your plasma TV--if your plasma TV is on, the buton turns the TV off and if your plasma TV is off it turns it on. Selects a channel. QV. Recalls the last watched channel. (See page 47) SOURCE. Changes the video input source for the PIP or POP sub-picture. (See page 40 and page 42) PIP. Turns PIP (picture-in-picture) mode and POP (picture-on-picture) mode on and off. (See page 40 and page 42) FAV. CH. Recalls channels programmed using favorite channel memory. (See page 45) CCD. Turns Closed Caption mode on and off. Accesses the V-Chip settings in the on-screen display (OSD). (See page 53) MTS. Turns MTS stereo on and off. (See page 50) Number keypad QuickView PIP/POP Source Picture-in-Picture Favorite Channel Closed Captioning V-Chip MTS Stereo www.gateway.com 11 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Button No function Channel Lock Description (Reserved) CH. LOCK. Opens the Channel Lock password screen to lock the currently selected channel. (See page 46) POWER ON. Turns your plasma TV on. Use the discrete power on button to program an on signal into "universal" remote controls. POWER OFF. Turns your plasma TV off. Use the discrete power off button to program an off signal into "universal" remote controls. Changes the input source directly. Turns the sound on and off VOL. Increases or decreases the volume. CH. Changes the channels sequentially by pressing + or ­. Swaps the main picture and the sub-picture under PIP and POP modes. (See page 40 and page 42) Discrete Power On Discrete Power Off Direct Input Selection Mute Volume Channel Swap PIP and POP windows 12 www.gateway.com Using the remote control Button PIP position Input Select Recall Display Menu and Menu Adjust Description POSITION. Moves the PIP window. (See page 40 and page 42) Cycles through available input sources. Recalls default picture settings. (See page 57) Shows the status of your plasma TV, such as the input source, PIP/POP information, audio status, and channel number. MENU AND MENU/ADJ 1 2 3 4 Shows the OSD menu by pressing or or the MENU key. Scrolls through the OSD screens using or . Selects options within a category by pressing or . Changes options by pressing or . Standard and Widescreen modes Favorite channel set Sleep timer WIDE. Cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes. (See page 38) FAV. SET. Adds and deletes channels from your favorite list. (See page 45) Turns on sleep timer settings. (See page 48) www.gateway.com 13 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Front panel buttons Volume and Adjust +/- Menu +/- Input Remote Control Sensor Status LED Power 14 www.gateway.com Front panel buttons Button Volume and Adjustment +/­ Menu +/­ Input Remote control sensor Status LED Description VOL/ADJ. Increases or decreases the volume. Also adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. MENU. Opens the OSD. Switches between available input sources. Remote control signal sensor. Do not block. Not lit - No AC power detected. The main power button is off or the power cord is not connected. Solid Yellow - The main power is on and your plasma TV is off. Solid Green - Your plasma TV is on. Power Turns your plasma TV on and off. When you turn your plasma TV on or off, wait three seconds before pressing again. www.gateway.com 15 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Rear cable connections Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections Power cord connector MAIN POWER switch Connector Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections Power cord connector Main Power switch Description See "Audio and video connections" on page 17. See "RGB and DVI connections" on page 18. Connect the power cord here. Turns the main power on or off. Warning If you will be away for an extended period of time, turn off your plasma TV with the MAIN POWER switch instead of using the remote control or front panel POWER buttons. For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. 16 www.gateway.com Audio and video connections Audio and video connections 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 your VHF/UHF antenna. Connects to the audio on a DVI connected device. Connects to a composite video/audio input source, such as a VCR. Connects to a component video/audio input source, such as a component video DVD player. Connects to an audio/video receiver or to external speakers. 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 connected device. Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver. Connects to a component video device, such as a HDTV set-top box. www.gateway.com 17 Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV 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 input source, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to an external RGB monitor. Connects to a DVI video input source, such as a computer or set-top box. Connects to a computer for plasma TV control 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. 18 www.gateway.com Connecting Components This chapter tells you how to connect your plasma TV to external components. Warning Before connecting any external components, turn off your plasma TV using the remote control or front panel button, then turn off the main power using the MAIN POWER button on the back of your plasma TV. For more information, see "Turning on the main power" on page 8. 2 Read this chapter to learn how to connect: DVD players HDTV decoder set-top boxes VCRs Off-air TV and cable TV External audio devices Computers 19 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Understanding video connections The four types of standard video connections shown in this chapter give you four levels of quality. Optimize your viewing experience by using the best connection available for your connected component. 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 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, requiring 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 slightly better connection method is the one that is most commonly found on components. Good Better S-Video. The video signal is split into two signals, black-and-white and color, giving you an even better quality picture. For example, 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, giving you the best picture. Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture found in such signal sources as HDTV and progressive DVD. 20 www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player Connecting your DVD player To connect your DVD player using component video: 1 2 3 4 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. www.gateway.com 21 Chapter 2: Connecting Components To connect your DVD player using S-Video: 1 2 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. 22 www.gateway.com Connecting your DVD player To connect your DVD player using composite video: 1 2 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. www.gateway.com 23 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box To connect your HDTV decoder set-top box using component video: 1 2 3 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. 24 www.gateway.com Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box 4 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. To connect your HDTV decoder set-top box using RGB video: 1 2 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. 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 (see "Adjusting for RGB or DVI video" on page 59). www.gateway.com 25 Chapter 2: Connecting Components Connecting your VCR or video camera To connect your VCR or video camera using S-Video: - OR - 1 2 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. 26 www.gateway.com Connecting your VCR or video camera To connect your VCR or video camera using composite video: - OR - 1 2 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. www.gateway.com 27 Chapter 2: Connecting Components To connect your VCR using coaxial (RF) audio and video: 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. 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 90. 28 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 - Connect the coaxial (RF) connector from your antenna or cable box to the ANT connector on the back 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 90. www.gateway.com 29 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 external 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. 30 www.gateway.com Connecting an external receiver or amplifier Connecting an external receiver or amplifier You can connect an external 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 31 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. 32 www.gateway.com Connecting a computer Connecting a computer To connect your computer using DVI video: 1 2 Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the DVI-In connector on the back of your plasma TV. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. www.gateway.com 33 Chapter 2: Connecting Components To connect your computer using RGB video: 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. Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV. 34 www.gateway.com Connecting a computer Connecting an external monitor A RGB loop-out (labeled RGB Out) allows you to connect another RGB monitor. The RGB loop-out displays the same signal as the RGB In video input source. To connect your external monitor: Connect the RGB connector on your monitor to the RGB Out connector on the back of your plasma TV. The maximum physical display resolution of the external monitor is 640 × 480 dots when the aspect ratio is set to 4:3, and 852 × 480 dots when the ratio is set to 16:9. If the computer's display resolution exceeds these maximums, the external monitor eliminates the extra dots resulting in loss of detail and picture clarity. www.gateway.com 35 Chapter 2: Connecting Components 36 www.gateway.com Using Your Plasma TV Controls This chapter provides instructions on using your plasma TV controls. Read this chapter to learn how to: 3 Change viewing modes Use picture-in-picture (PIP) mode Use picture-on-picture (POP) mode Change plasma TV tuner settings Set the sleep timer Adjust sound controls Use the V-Chip (Parental Guide) controls Adjust the picture Change on-screen display (OSD) settings View signal frequency information 37 Chapter 3: Using Your Plasma TV Controls Changing widescreen and normal viewing modes Your plasma TV has several widescreen and normal viewing modes you can use: 4:3 viewing mode produces a square image similar to a standard TV. Panorama viewing mode stretches only the sides of the image to fill the screen, leaving the center of the image unmodified. 16:9 viewing mode produces a widescreen image similar to the screen at a movie theater. When you are in 16:9 mode, you can select one of three zoom modes. When watching a widescreen signal When watching a 4:3 signal 1.85:1 4:3 - The original 4:3 image is preserved but black bars are added to the extra space on the left and right. 16:9 - The original 4:3 image is proportionally stretched to fill the entire screen. Panorama - The original 4:3 image is stretched only on the left and right sides to fill the screen, leaving the center image unchanged. - OR - 2.35:1 16:9 - The widescreen image fills the screen. 16:9 Zoom1 - Shifts the image upward (good for presentations with sub-titles). 16:9 Zoom2 Stretches 1.85:1 content to fill the screen. 16:9 Zoom3 Stretches 2.35:1 content to fill the screen. 38 www.gateway.com Changing widescreen and normal viewing modes Warning Burn-in: Displaying the same stationary patterns over extended periods of time, such as black bars, stock tickers, video games, or shopping channel logos and pricing displays, can leave a permanent ghost image. Avoid this by mixing your viewing patterns. Do not show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in any one week. Your warranty does NOT cover screen burn-in. To change viewing modes using the on-screen display (OSD): 1 2 Press the MENU/ADJ arrow buttons on the remote control or the MENU + or ­ buttons on the front control panel to display the OSD menu. Make sure that the PICTURE menu is displayed. If the PICTURE menu is not displayed, press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to select it. 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 SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE 3 4 Press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select SCREEN WIDTH, then press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to switch between 4:3, 16:9, or PANORAMA viewing modes. In 16:9 viewing mode, press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select ZOOM, then press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to switch between zoom 1, 2, or 3. www.gateway.com 39 Chapter 3: Using Your Plasma TV Controls Using picture-in-picture (PIP) mode When the picture-in-picture (PIP) mode is active, one picture is displayed on the full screen and the other picture is displayed in a small window. The OSD in the upper-right corner of your screen lists the programs displayed on the full screen and in the window. Warning Avoid leaving the PIP window in the same position for an extended period of time because this may cause image burn-in. For more information on image burn-in, see page 38. Tips & Tricks You can use PIP mode if your video input source is set to TV, AV, or S-Video. You can also use PIP mode if your video input source is set to Component 1 or Component 2, but only if the video input source is 480i or lower, such as a DVD player. Component video input sources higher than 480i, such as a HDTV set-top box, do not work in PIP mode. If your video input source is set to RGB or DVI, PIP mode does not work. To control PIP mode using the remote control: 1 2 3 4 Press the PIP button on the remote control once to turn on PIP mode. A small window appears in one corner of the screen. The picture on the full screen is the main picture. The picture in the window is the sub-picture. If you want to move the window to a different corner of the screen, press the POSITION button on the remote control one or more times. If you want to the swap the main picture and the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. If you want to change the video input source for the main picture, press the INPUT SELECT button or any one of the DIRECT INPUT buttons on the remote control. 40 www.gateway.com Using picture-in-picture (PIP) mode 5 If you want to change the video input source for the sub-picture, press the SOURCE button on the remote control. Pressing the SOURCE button repeatedly, cycles through all the available video input sources for the sub-picture. To control PIP mode from the OSD: 1 2 Press the MENU/ADJ arrow buttons on the remote control or the MENU + or ­ buttons on the front control panel to display the OSD menu. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to select the PIP/POP menu. PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER PIP OFF SOURCE TV POSITION FIXED H-LOCATOR RIGHT V-LOCATOR TOP SWAP DISABLE POP OFF SOURCE TV SCREEN RATE FULL SWAP DISABLE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE 3 4 Press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select the option you want to change. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to change settings. www.gateway.com 41 Chapter 3: Using Your Plasma TV Controls Using picture-on-picture (POP) mode When the picture-on-picture (POP) mode is active, the screen is divided into two equal parts with a picture displayed on each side. The OSD in the upper-right corner of your screen lists the video input source displayed on each side of the screen. Tips & Tricks You can use POP mode if your video input source is set to TV, AV, or S-Video. You can also use POP mode if your video input source is set to Component 1 or Component 2, but only if the video input source is 480i or lower, such as a DVD player. Component video input sources higher than 480i, such as a HDTV set-top box, do not work in POP mode. If your video input source is set to RGB or DVI, POP mode does not work. To control POP mode with the remote control: 1 Press the PIP button on the remote control twice to turn on POP mode. 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. If you want to swap the pictures, press the SWAP button. If you want to change the video input source for the main picture, press the INPUT SELECT button or any one of the DIRECT INPUT buttons on the remote control. If you want to change the video input source for the sub-picture, press the SOURCE button repeatedly to cycle through all available video input sources for the sub-picture. 2 3 4 42 www.gateway.com Using picture-on-picture (POP) mode To control POP mode using the OSD: 1 2 Press the MENU/ADJ arrow buttons on the remote control or the MENU + or ­ buttons on the front control panel to display the OSD menu. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to select the PIP/POP menu. PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER PIP OFF SOURCE TV POSITION FIXED H-LOCATOR RIGHT V-LOCATOR TOP SWAP DISABLE POP OFF SOURCE TV SCREEN RATE FULL SWAP DISABLE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE 3 4 Press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select an option you want to change. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to change settings. www.gateway.com 43 Chapter 3: Using Your Plasma TV Controls Changing TV tuner settings To change the TV turner settings: 1 2 Press the MENU/ADJ arrow buttons on the remote control or the MENU + or ­ buttons on the front control panel to display the OSD menu. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to select the TV menu. PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER CHANNEL 12 CHANNEL STATUS NORMAL MTS STEREO CCD OFF V-CHIP OFF SET PARENTAL CODE DISABLE SET RATE DISABLE CH SEARCH DISABLE TUNER SOURCE CABLE BACKGROUND ON BACKGROUND COLOR BLUE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE 3 Press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select the option you want to change. You can change the following TV tuner options: MTS. If you select STEREO, your plasma TV will play sound in stereo when stereo is available for a TV program. If you select MONO, your TV will play all sound from TV programs in mono. If you select SAP (Second Audio Program), your plasma TV will play an audio simulcast (usually another language) if a TV program has a SAP. CHANNEL SEARCH. If you turn on this option, your plasma TV only displays channels that have a signal when changing channels. TUNER SOURCE. If you are using cable, set this option to CABLE. If you are using an antenna, set this option to AIR. BACKGROUND/BACKGROUND COLOR. If you turn this option on, your plasma TV displays a colored background instead of static when you change to a channel that does not have a signal. You can also select the background color for this option. 4 Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to change the settings. 44 www.gateway.com Setting up a favorite channel Setting up a favorite channel You can change the favorite channel settings using the remote control or the OSD. To set up a favorite channel using the remote control: 1 2 3 4 Press the CH UP or DOWN buttons on the remote control to scroll to the channel you want to set as a favorite channel. Press the FAV.SET button on the remote control. The channel is now set as part of the favorite channel selection. To watch your favorite channel, press the FAV.CH button on the remote control. If you want to remove a favorite channel, tune to the channel, then press the FAV.SET button again. The OSD sets the channel status to NORMAL. To set up a favorite channel using the OSD: 1 2 Press the MENU/ADJ arrow buttons on the remote control or the MENU + or ­ buttons on the front control panel to display the OSD menu. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to select the TV menu. PICTURE SOUND PIP/POP TV OTHER CHANNEL 12 CHANNEL STATUS NORMAL MTS STEREO CCD OFF V-CHIP OFF SET PARENTAL CODE DISABLE SET RATE DISABLE CH SEARCH DISABLE TUNER SOURCE CABLE BACKGROUND ON BACKGROUND COLOR BLUE SELECT ITEM ADJUST VALUE www.gateway.com 45 Chapter 3: Using Your Plasma TV Controls 3 4 5 Press the arrow buttons or the MENU + or ­ buttons to select the CHANNEL STATUS option. Press the arrow buttons or the ADJ + or ­ buttons to change the CHANNEL STATUS setting to FAV. To watch your favorite channel, press the FAV.CH button on the remote control.