Gateway 50-inch, User Manual

Page 1: ...Setting up Troubleshooting Your Gateway Plasma TV user sguide ...

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Page 3: ...19 Using S Video 20 Using composite video 21 Connecting your HDTV set top box 22 Using component video 22 Using RGB video 23 Connecting your VCR or video camera 24 Using S Video 24 Using composite video 25 Using coaxial RF 26 Connecting off air TV or cable TV 27 Connecting external amplified speakers 28 Connecting an external receiver or amplifier 29 Connecting a subwoofer 30 Connecting a computer...

Page 4: ...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 09265 book Page ii Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 5: ...ma TV or Plasma Monitor Read this chapter to learn about 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 09265 book Page 1 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 6: ...ze 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...

Page 7: ...c 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 exc...

Page 8: ...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 plas...

Page 9: ... 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 l...

Page 10: ...ay Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor www gateway com Package contents Along with your plasma TV or monitor the packaging box contains the following items Remote control Two AA batteries Power cord 09265 book Page 6 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 11: ...7 Package contents www gateway com User guide Remote control user guide 09265 book Page 7 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 12: ...a 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 ...

Page 13: ...n 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 09265 book Page 9 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 14: ...ing 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...

Page 15: ...11 Front panel controls www gateway com Front panel controls Input Power Status LED Remote Control Sensor Menu Volume and Adjust 09265 book Page 11 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 16: ...nput 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 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 aft...

Page 17: ... Description Audio and video connections See Audio and video connections plasma TV only on page 14 RGB and DVI connections See RGB and DVI connections on page 15 Audio and video connections Plasma TV only RGB and DVI connections 09265 book Page 13 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 18: ...e such as a receiver External Speaker Switch Connects to the speaker switch jack on switchable external speakers or an external receiver or amplifier Subwoofer Connects to an external subwoofer RGB Audio In Connects to the audio on an RGB device such as a computer or set top box S Video Audio In Connects to an S Video device such as a satellite dish receiver or digital cable box Component Video 2 ...

Page 19: ...VI 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 used by business education or government For more information see the RS 232 Serial Connection Technical Reference at support gateway com RGB In RGB Out DVI In RS 232 09265 book Page 15 Monday July 21 2003...

Page 20: ...16 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV or Plasma Monitor www gateway com 09265 book Page 16 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 21: ...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 09265 book Page 17 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 22: ...connection types only handle video and require separate connections for sound Coaxial is the only way to connect an antenna to your plasma TV Good Composite The video signal is carried through a single pin This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices Better S Video The video signal is split into two signals black and white and color Text displayed on screen through this...

Page 23: ...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 3 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 4 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 5 Select COMPONENT1 usi...

Page 24: ...k on the back of your DVD player to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 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 3 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 09265 book Page 20 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 25: ...o jack on the back of your DVD player to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 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 3 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV 09265 book Page 21 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 26: ...e 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 3 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 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 5 Select COMPONENT1 usi...

Page 27: ...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 3 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...

Page 28: ... S Video jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the S VIDEO jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 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 3 Select AV2 S using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV OR 09265 book Page 24 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 29: ... jack on the back of your VCR or video camera to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 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 3 Select AV1 using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV OR 09265 book Page 25 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 30: ... 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 ...

Page 31: ...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 protectio...

Page 32: ...urn on off capability connect the external speaker switch To connect your external amplified speakers 1 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 2 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 of...

Page 33: ... off signal to an external receiver or amplifier To connect your external receiver or amplifier 1 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 2 If your external amplifier or receiver accepts remote turn on off signals connect the external speaker switch Not all external amplifiers or receivers can...

Page 34: ...by connecting an external amplified subwoofer To connect your subwoofer 1 Connect the audio jack on the back of your subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack on the back of your plasma TV 2 If your subwoofer accepts remote turn on off signals connect the external speaker switch Not all subwoofers can accept remote turn on off signals 09265 book Page 30 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 35: ...to the DVI In connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor 2 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 Plasma TV only 09265 book Page 31 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 36: ... to the RGB IN connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor 2 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 Plasma TV only 09265 book Page 32 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 37: ...e RGB Out connector on the back of your plasma TV or monitor 2 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 w...

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Page 39: ... 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 09265 book Page 35 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 40: ...ings from the OSD 1 Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor The OSD opens 2 Press the ADJ or button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to select the menu you want 3 Press the MENU or button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to select a menu option 4 Press the ADJ or button on the front of your plasma TV or monitor to adjust the option setting 5 Press the M...

Page 41: ...il 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 Zo...

Page 42: ...K 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 OSD Menu Description PICTURE SOUND PIP POP TV OTHER SELECT ITEM ADJUSTVALUE INPUT...

Page 43: ...ion 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 O...

Page 44: ...i 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 s...

Page 45: ... 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 s...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...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 mod...

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Page 49: ...4 45 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your plasma TV or monitor 09265 book Page 45 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 50: ...ned 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...

Page 51: ...input source is connected to a working input source If your plasma TV or monitor is connected to your computer in RGB mode press any key on your keyboard to wake your computer You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound You may be getting interference from electrical appliances cars motorcycles or fluorescent lights Try moving your plasma TV or monitor to another location The color is abnorm...

Page 52: ...hnology However sometimes some pixels of your plasma TV or monitor may not display Pixel defects within industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not constitute a defective product An image remains on the screen even after you turn off your plasma TV or monitor A still image may have been displayed for an extended period of time causing burn in For more information about ...

Page 53: ...eshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your plasma TV or monitor call our Service Center at 888 737 MyGW 6949 For more information about Gateway visit www gateway com 09265 book Page 49 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

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Page 55: ...A 51 Signal Frequency Information Read this appendix for signal frequency information For more information see OSD menu OTHER on page 43 09265 book Page 51 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 56: ...nt 1 and Component 2 inputs Plasma TV only Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format 15 7 60 NTSC Video 15 6 50 PAL Video Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format 15 7 60 NTSC Video 15 6 50 PAL Video 15 7 60 480i SDTV 31 5 60 480P EDTV 33 0 60 1080i HDTV 45 0 60 720P HDTV 09265 book Page 52 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 57: ...7 5 75 0 640 480 VGA 75 4 43 3 85 0 640 480 VGA 85 5 35 1 56 3 800 600 SVGA 56 6 37 9 60 3 800 600 SVGA 60 7 48 1 72 2 800 600 SVGA 72 8 46 9 75 0 800 600 SVGA 75 9 53 7 85 0 800 600 SVGA 85 10 48 4 60 0 1024 768 XGA 60 11 56 5 70 0 1024 768 XGA 70 12 60 0 75 0 1024 768 XGA 75 13 68 7 85 0 1024 768 XGA 85 14 64 0 60 0 1280 1024 SXGA 60 09265 book Page 53 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 58: ...9 31 5 50 0 640 480 VGA 50 20 45 2 60 0 1266 720P HDTV 60 21 33 8 60i 1920 1080i HDTV 60 22 31 5 70 0 640 350 VGA 70 23 31 4 60 0 852 480 WVGA 60 24 35 0 66 7 640 480 Apple 67 25 49 7 74 6 832 624 Apple 75 26 68 7 75 0 1152 870 Apple 75 28 47 4 60 0 1360 768 60 30 60 0 60 0 1280 960 60 31 85 9 85 0 1280 960 85 Mode Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format Refresh 09265 book Page 54 Monday July 21 2003 3 ...

Page 59: ... FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 09265 book Page 55 Monday July 21 2003 3 40 PM ...

Page 60: ...re required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product GTW P50M203 Plasma TV GTW P50M103 Plasma Monitor This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this devi...

Page 61: ...810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway ...

Page 62: ...eme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits Contact with them could be fatal Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H 3 Ground clamps 4 Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 5 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 6 Ground clamp 7 Antenna lead in wire 2 1 5 3 7 6 4 Antenna and sate...

Page 63: ...lack and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected mu...

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Page 65: ... Component Video 1 connection 14 Component Video 2 connection 14 composite video 18 connection 14 computer connecting 31 connecting DVI video 31 connecting RGB video 32 connecting amplifier 29 cable TV 27 computer 31 DVD player 19 external amplified speakers 28 external monitor 33 external receiver 29 HDTV decoder set top box 22 off air TV 27 power cord 9 subwoofer 30 VCR 24 video camera 24 connec...

Page 66: ...ower switch 9 turning on 9 maintenance 45 46 Menu button 12 36 monitor connecting 33 O off air TV connecting coaxial RF 27 on screen display see OSD OSD 36 brightness 37 38 channel status 42 closed captioning 42 color 37 contrast 37 38 language 43 other menu 43 Parental Guide 42 picture menu 37 38 PIP mode 40 PIP POP menu 40 POP mode 41 screen width 37 38 sound menu 39 timeout 43 TV menu 42 zoom 3...

Page 67: ... and AV2 52 status LED 12 subwoofer connecting 30 connection 14 support 49 S Video 18 connection 14 T timeout 43 troubleshooting 45 47 V VCR connecting coaxial RF 26 connecting composite video 25 connecting S Video 24 Video 1 connection 14 video camera connecting composite video 25 connecting S Video 24 video connections types of 18 volume button 12 W wall mount kit 8 Z zoom 37 09265 book Page 63 ...

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