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09359.book Page i Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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09359.book Page ii Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Avoiding image burn-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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09359.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Introducing Your Gateway 1 Plasma TV This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway Plasma TV. Read this chapter to learn about: ■ Features ■ Warnings and safeguards ■ Package contents ■ Controls and connections 1
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09359.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Features Your plasma TV features: ■ 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
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09359.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM 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 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 y
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09359.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV ■ 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
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09359.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Package contents Package contents Along with your plasma TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control Two AA batteries Power cord www.gateway.com 5
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09359.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV User guide Remote control user guide www.gateway.com 6
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09359.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Package contents 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: ■ DVI-D
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09359.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM 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 switch. The status LED on the front turns yellow and your plasma TV is ready to turn on. www.gateway.com 8
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09359.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Turning on the main power 3 Press the POWER button on the front of your plasma TV. 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 with the MAIN POWER switch instead of using the remote control or front POWER button. 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
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09359.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Front panel controls Power Volume and Menu +/- Input Remote Status Adjust +/- Control LED Sensor www.gateway.com 10
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09359.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Front panel controls Button Description Volume and Adjustment +/– Increases or decreases the volume. OSD active: Adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 34. Menu +/– Opens and closes the OSD. OSD active: Selects on-screen display (OSD) options. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 34. Input Switches between available input sources. Remote control sensor Receives signals from t
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09359.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV Back panel connections Audio and video RGB and DVI connections connections Connector Description Audio and video connections See “Audio and video connections” on page 13. RGB and DVI connections See “RGB and DVI connections” on page 14. www.gateway.com 12
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09359.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Back panel connections Audio and video connections Component Video 1/ DVI Video 1/ Audio Out Audio In Audio In Antenna Audio In Subwoofer External Component Video 2/ RGB S-Video/ Speaker Audio In Audio In Audio In Switch Connector Description Audio Out Connects to an audio device, such as a receiver. Component Video 1/ Connects to a component audio/video device, such as a DVD player. Audio In DVI Audio In Connects to the audio on a DVI devic
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09359.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV RGB and DVI connections RS-232 RGB In RGB Out DVI In Connector Description RGB In Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. RGB Out Connects to an external RGB monitor. DVI In Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box. RS-232 Connects to a computer to display the computer image on the plasma TV or monitor using customized software (typically u
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09359.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM Connecting Components2 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 Warning Before connecting any external components, unplug your plasma TV. To restart your plasma TV, see “Turning on the main power” on page 8. 15
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09359.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:01 AM 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 Cable and Connector Description Quality Basic Coaxial (RF). Th
