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Your Gateway Plasma TV
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Troubleshooting
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09141.book Page i Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Contents 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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09141.book Page ii Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ii
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09141.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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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09141.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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 yo
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09141.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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 your
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09141.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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 or lo
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09141.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Package contents Package contents Along with your plasma TV, the packaging box contains the following items: Remote control - OR - Two AA batteries Power cord www.gateway.com 5
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09141.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV User guide Remote control user guide www.gateway.com 6
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09141.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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: ■ RCA compo
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09141.book Page 8 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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. - OR - www.gateway.com 8
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09141.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Turning on the main power 2 Press the MAIN POWER button. The Status LED on the front panel turns yellow and your plasma TV is ready to turn on. - OR - Warning If you will be away for an extended period of time, turn off your plasma TV with the MAIN POWER button instead of using the remote control or front panel POWER button. For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long
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09141.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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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09141.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Front panel controls Button Description Volume and Adjustment +/– VOL/ADJ. Increases or decreases the volume and adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. Menu +/– MENU. Opens the OSD. Input Switches between available input sources. Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. ■ Status LED Not lit - No AC power detected. The main power button is off or the power cord is not connected. ■ Solid Yellow - The main
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09141.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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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09141.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Back panel connections Audio and video connections DVI Component Video 1/ Video 1/ Antenna Audio In Audio In Audio In Audio Out S-Video/ Subwoofer Audio In External Speaker RGB Component Video 2/ Switch Audio In Audio In Connector Description Antenna Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna. DVI Audio In Connects to the audio on a DVI device. Video 1/Audio In Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Component Video 1/ Connects to a compo
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09141.book Page 14 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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 for plasma TV control using customized software (typically used by business, education, or governme
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09141.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM Connecting Components 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 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 powe
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09141.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 2:27 PM 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). The v
