Gateway 205, User Manual

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Page 3: ...necting to a DVD player or VCR 19 Connecting to a satellite dish 21 Operating the projector 22 Starting the projector 22 OSD options 23 Shutting down the projector 26 Maintaining the projector 27 Changing the lamp module 27 Cleaning the projector 30 Accessories 31 Troubleshooting 32 First steps 32 Common problems and solutions 33 LED status 35 On screen status messages 35 Specifications 36 Display...

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Page 5: ...his guide to find out how to Use the projector safely Use the remote control Set up and connect the projector Start and turn off the projector Use the On screen display OSD menus Replace the lamp module Troubleshoot typical hardware problems ...

Page 6: ...ust for best display image Easy Keystone correction for distorted images Component video compatibility Before using your projector please read the following safety instructions For a complete list of safety precautions see Important safety information on page 39 Warning Do not cover the lens while the lamp is on Warning To project your eyes do not look into the projector s light source Warning Mak...

Page 7: ...ensor Picks up the signal from the remote control Projection lens Projects the image on the screen Adjustor foot release button Press to release the adjustor foot For more information see Setting up the projector on page 16 Projection lens Adjustor foot release button Infrared remote sensor ...

Page 8: ...4 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www gateway com Projector back AC Power connector Kensington lock Infrared remote sensor USB port PC HD port S Video port Video port ...

Page 9: ...se Video port Plug the video connector from a composite video cable into this port For more information see To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using composite video on page 19 S Video port Plug an S Video cable into this port For more information see To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using S Video on page 20 Infrared remote sensor Picks up the signal from the remote cont...

Page 10: ...6 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www gateway com Projector top POWER button SOURCE button AUTO button BLANK button Power indicator Lamp indicator Lens adjustment wheels ...

Page 11: ...cator Displays lamp status For more information see LED status on page 35 POWER button Press to turn the power off and on AUTO button Press to automatically adjust the display image to the best settings for the video input source This function is only available when the projector is connected to your computer BLANK button Press to select a blue display screen SOURCE button Press to select the vide...

Page 12: ...ess panel Remove the two screws to access the lamp bay For more information see Changing the lamp module on page 27 Adjustor foot Press the button on the front of the projector to release the adjustor foot For more information see Setting up the projector on page 16 Adjustor foot Lamp access panel ...

Page 13: ...ust use an external audio source such as the speakers with your computer to receive an audio signal Cable Description AC power cable Use this cable to connect the projector to a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector VGA cable Connect this cable to send the video signal from your computer to the projector USB cable Use this cable to connect your computer to the projector so you ca...

Page 14: ...o component such as a DVD player or VCR to the projector The video signal is split into two signals black and white and color This type of cable produces a better picture than the single connector from the composite video cable This cable provides no audio output Component video cable Use this cable to connect a video component such as a progressive scan DVD player or satellite dish to the project...

Page 15: ... and remote control should not exceed 29 5 feet 9 meters for the remote control to function correctly To insert batteries in the remote control 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure that the and symbols match the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover ...

Page 16: ...12 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www gateway com Remote front POWER button SOURCE button L Mouse button Joystick BLANK button MENU button R Mouse button Enter button AUTO button LASER button ...

Page 17: ...ge For more information about the OSD options see OSD options on page 23 BLANK Press to view a blank screen Choose between blue black green and a Gateway Logo screen MENU Press to view the OSD Press again to exit For more information about the OSD options see OSD options on page 23 R Mouse Mouse active Use as the right mouse button Zoom active Decrease the size of the display image Enter Press to ...

Page 18: ...14 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www gateway com Remote back STILL button RESIZE button MOUSE DRAG button KEYSTONE buttons ZOOM buttons ...

Page 19: ...hat you want to move then use the joystick to move the object around in the display image KEYSTONE Press the button to correct a display image that is wider at the top and press the button to correct a display image that is wider at the bottom To eliminate text distortion do not use when displaying text or spreadsheets ZOOM Press the and button to zoom the display image in and out Use the joystick...

Page 20: ...cal outlet 2 Point the projector lens towards a blank wall or projection screen 3 Press the button on the front of the projector to release the adjustor foot so you can adjust the tilt angle of the projector 4 Plug the AC power cable into the AC power AC IN connector on the back of the projector then plug the other end into a correctly grounded electrical outlet or surge protector Adjustor foot re...

Page 21: ... to a satellite dish on page 21 Connecting to your computer To connect the projector to your computer 1 Plug the VGA cable into the blue PC HD port on the back of the projector then plug the other end into the blue video port on the back of your computer Tips Tricks If you are connecting to a notebook you may need to make adjustments to the notebook s display settings to view the display image thr...

Page 22: ...way 205 Projector www gateway com 2 If you want to use the remote control as a mouse plug the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the projector then plug the other end into a USB port on the back of your computer ...

Page 23: ...R using S Video on page 20 To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using composite video 1 Plug the yellow composite video cable connector into the Video port on the back of the projector then plug the yellow white and red connectors on the other end into the corresponding line out ports on the back of the DVD player or VCR 2 Plug the remaining red and white audio connectors from the compo...

Page 24: ...S Video port on the back of the projector then plug the other end into the S Video port on the back of the DVD player or VCR 2 Plug the red and white connectors from a composite video cable into the corresponding ports on the back of the DVD player or VCR then plug the red and white connectors on the other end to the corresponding ports on an audio receiver ...

Page 25: ...f the projector then plug the green blue and red connectors on the other end into the corresponding ports on the back of the satellite dish receiver 2 Plug the red and white connectors from a composite video cable into the corresponding ports on the back of the satellite dish receiver then plug the red and white connectors on the other end to the corresponding ports on an audio receiver ...

Page 26: ... the connected components After all components are running allow about 30 seconds for the display image to appear If the power LED is not green or you do not see a display image check the connections For more troubleshooting information see Troubleshooting on page 32 3 Use the lens adjustment wheels to adjust the display image You can also use the on screen display OSD to make additional display s...

Page 27: ...an OSD option To adjust the OSD settings 1 Press the MENU button The OSD menu opens 2 Move the joystick up or down to highlight a control then press the Enter button 3 Move the joystick left or right to adjust the control to the desired level 4 Press the MENU button to return to the main navigation bar on the left of the OSD menu 5 When you have finished making all adjustments press the MENU butto...

Page 28: ... available when connected to your computer Color R G B Customizes the red green and blue color levels This option is only available when connected to your computer Reset Returns all settings to factory defaults POSITION Vertical Adjusts the display image up and down Horizontal Adjusts the display image left and right Keystone Corrects a display image that is wider at the top or at the bottom To el...

Page 29: ...orrectly when the projector is ceiling mounted Blank Image Displays a blank screen Choose between blue black green and a Gateway Logo screen Lamp Time Displays the hours that the lamp has been in use and resets the timer when the lamp module has been replaced TRACKING Auto Tracking Automatically adjusts the display image to the best settings for the video input source This option is only available...

Page 30: ... appears 3 Press the POWER button again to turn off the projector 4 Wait until the fan stops then disconnect the power cable Warning The projector needs a 90 second cool down period Do not disconnect the power cable until the fan stops or you may damage the projector Important After the projector fan has been turned off and the fan stops you must wait for 90 seconds before you can start the projec...

Page 31: ...the lamp module 1 Turn off the projector and wait for the fan to stop 2 Disconnect the power cord and all other external cables 3 Let the projector lamp cool completely approximately 45 minutes 4 Turn the projector over so the bottom is facing up Warning To prevent electric shock do not open the projector case There are no user replaceable parts inside Contact Gateway Technical Support for service...

Page 32: ...28 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www gateway com 5 Remove the two lamp access panel screws then remove the lamp access panel 6 Remove the lamp module retaining screw Screws Screw ...

Page 33: ...ly press the new lamp module into the lamp bay The lamp module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one direction If the lamp module does not fit make sure that the cable connections line up with the connectors in the lamp bay 9 Replace the lamp module retaining screw 10 Replace the lamp bay access panel then replace the access panel screws ...

Page 34: ...n the projector case Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish The projector is cooled by air circulated through the vents on the case so keep the vents free of dust With the projector 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 the project...

Page 35: ...e for accessories or supplies Ceiling mount kits Gateway has ceiling mounting kits available that let you mount the projector to the ceiling Portable projection screens Gateway has portable projection screens available so you can get the best display possible in any room Replacement lamps Gateway has the correct replacement lamps for the projector Lamps should be replaced every 1500 hours of opera...

Page 36: ...n of this guide does not correct the problem contact Gateway Technical Support at 800 846 2303 Before calling Gateway Technical Support Have your customer ID serial number and order number available along with a detailed description of your problem including the exact text of any error messages and the steps you have taken Make sure that the projector is nearby at the time of your call The technic...

Page 37: ...ge 12 Make sure that all components are connected correctly and securely For more information see Connecting components on page 17 If you are connected to a notebook make sure that the notebook s display settings were changed so the display image is viewed through the projector See the documentation that came with your notebook for information about changing display settings Access the OSD menus t...

Page 38: ...splay image to the ideal settings Use the lens adjustment wheel to manually focus the display image Use the OSD menus to adjust the brightness and contrast For more information see OSD options on page 23 Reposition the projector to get a better angle on the projection screen Remote control does not work Make sure that you are less than 29 5 feet 9 meters from the infrared remote sensors on the fro...

Page 39: ...em Possible Cause Flashing orange Red Fan On error The fan is not running Green Orange Lamp Case Open error The lamp access panel is closed Orange Orange Lamp On error The lamp is not on Orange Flashing orange Lamp Time Over error The lamp module has been in operation between 1400 hours and 1500 hours Red Orange Lamp Time Over error The Lamp module has been in operation over 1500 hours Replace lam...

Page 40: ... GW205 Resolution 800 600 SVGA Display system 1 chip DMD Lens F number F 2 4 Lamp 150 W NSH lamp Power supply AC 100 240 V 3 A 50 60 Hz automatic Power consumption 250 W max Dimensions W H D 9 76 2 32 6 69 inches 248 59 170 mm Weight 3 lbs 1 7 Kg Operating temperature 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C Certifications FCC Class B ICES 003 Class B UL cUL ...

Page 41: ...4 ft 3 m 51 4 in 130 6 cm 41 1 in 104 4 cm 30 8 in 78 3 cm 89 1 in 226 3 cm 71 3 in 181 0 cm 53 4 in 135 7 cm 13 12 ft 4 m 68 5 in 174 0 cm 54 8 in 139 2 cm 41 1 in 104 4 cm 111 3 in 282 7 cm 89 1 in 226 2 cm 66 8 in 169 7 cm 16 40 ft 5 m 85 6 in 217 4 cm 68 5 in 174 0 cm 51 4 in 130 5 cm 133 6 in 339 3 cm 106 9 in 271 5 cm 80 2 in 203 6 cm 19 69 ft 6 m 102 8 in 261 1 cm 82 2 in 208 8 cm 61 7 in 1...

Page 42: ...SA 720 400 31 5 kHz 70 1 Hz 720 400 37 9 kHz 85 1 Hz VESA 640 480 31 5 kHz 60 0 Hz VESA 640 480 35 0 kHz 66 7 Hz Macintosh 640 480 37 9 kHz 72 8 Hz VESA 640 480 43 3 kHz 85 0 Hz VESA 800 600 35 2 kHz 56 3 Hz VESA 800 600 37 9 kHz 60 3 Hz VESA 800 600 48 1 kHz 72 2 Hz VESA 800 600 46 9 kHz 75 0 Hz VESA 800 600 53 7 kHz 85 1 Hz VESA 832 624 49 7 kHz 74 5 Hz Macintosh 1024 768 48 4 kHz 60 0 Hz VESA 1...

Page 43: ...e latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to the Gateway projector ...

Page 44: ...xtension cord with this projector make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating If the projector is connected to a product fitted with a TV Tuner cable or satellite receiver card make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup o...

Page 45: ...or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable ...

Page 46: ...ustry Canada Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada Laser Radiation California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Laser Radiation Do not stare into the laser beam Warning This product contains chemicals including ...

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