Gateway PLASMA, User Manual

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

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Page 3: ...te 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 31 Using DVI video 31 Using RGB ...

Page 4: ...ior 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 ...

Page 5: ...roducing Your Gateway 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 ...

Page 6: ...tch 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 that simulates surround effects using only two speakers Selectable fixed variable audio outputs Built in internal ...

Page 7: ...ngs Do not modify your plasma TV or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive interference Disconnect your plasma TV and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time 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 conn...

Page 8: ...d extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug your plasma TV and contact 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 tha...

Page 9: ...5 Package contents www gateway com Package contents Along with your plasma TV the packaging box contains the following items Remote control Two AA batteries Power cord OR ...

Page 10: ...6 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Gateway Plasma TV www gateway com User guide Remote control user guide ...

Page 11: ...n 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 video cable RCA audio cable RCA component video cable RCA composite video cable S Video cable VGA video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessorie...

Page 12: ...ateway com 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 ...

Page 13: ...9 Turning on the main power www gateway com 2 Press the MAIN POWER switch The status LED on the front turns yellow and your plasma TV is ready to turn on OR ...

Page 14: ...arning 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 outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system ...

Page 15: ...11 Front panel controls www gateway com Front panel controls Input Power Status LED Remote Control Sensor Menu Volume and Adjust ...

Page 16: ...mation see Using the OSD on page 36 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 switch is off or the power cord is not connected Solid Yellow The MAIN POWER switch is on and your plasma TV is off Solid Green Your plasma TV is on Power Turns your plasma TV on and off...

Page 17: ...ay com Back panel connections Connector Description Audio and video connections See Audio and video connections on page 14 RGB and DVI connections See RGB and DVI connections on page 15 Audio and video connections RGB and DVI connections ...

Page 18: ... device 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 Vi...

Page 19: ... 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 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 ...

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Page 21: ... 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 ...

Page 22: ...e cable the other three 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 displaye...

Page 23: ...onnect 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 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 ...

Page 24: ...Connect the S Video jack 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 ...

Page 25: ... 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 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 ...

Page 26: ...r plasma TV 2 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 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...

Page 27: ... 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 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...

Page 28: ...g S Video 1 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 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 ...

Page 29: ...onnect 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 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 ...

Page 30: ... using the INPUT button 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 f...

Page 31: ...ing the INPUT button on 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 ante...

Page 32: ...r speakers have remote turn 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 ...

Page 33: ...y send a remote turn on 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 ampl...

Page 34: ...your plasma TV s sound 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 ...

Page 35: ...r computer using DVI video 1 Connect the DVI connector on your computer to the DVI In connector on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the DVI Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select DVI using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV ...

Page 36: ...sing RGB video 1 Connect the 15 pin D Sub RGB connector on your computer to the RGB IN connector on the back of your plasma TV 2 Connect the Audio Out jack on your computer to the RGB Audio In jacks on the back of your plasma TV 3 Select RGB using the INPUT button on the front of your plasma TV ...

Page 37: ...ur 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 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 which results in a loss...

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Page 39: ...Settings Read this chapter to learn how to adjust your plasma TV 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 ...

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

Page 41: ...ent 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 Zoom3 stretch...

Page 42: ...hite balance CLOCK PHASE Adjusts your plasma TV 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...

Page 43: ... to use this option 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 thi...

Page 44: ...ces higher than 480i such as an 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 o...

Page 45: ... input source is set to 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 an 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 t...

Page 46: ...password for the 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 t...

Page 47: ...rns power save mode on or off The plasma TV goes into sleep mode with RGB and DVI video input 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 on or off using the MAIN POWER switch 2 STEP factory default Press the MAIN POWER switch to activate the plasma TV This puts the plasma TV in suspend mode The...

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Page 49: ...4 45 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your plasma TV ...

Page 50: ... dust With your plasma TV 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 of your plasma TV 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 plasm...

Page 51: ...and power button are turned on Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input source If your plasma TV 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 to...

Page 52: ... extremely high level of precision technology However sometimes some pixels of your plasma TV 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 A still image may have been displayed for an extended period of time causing burn in For more in...

Page 53: ...ephone support If this troubleshooting information does not resolve your problem or if you have other questions relating to your plasma TV call our Service Center at 888 737 MyGW 6949 For more information about Gateway visit www gateway com ...

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Page 55: ...A 51 Signal Frequency Information Read this appendix for signal frequency information ...

Page 56: ...1 and AV2 inputs Component 1 and Component 2 inputs 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 ...

Page 57: ...80 VGA 72 3 37 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 ...

Page 58: ... 16 91 1 85 0 1280 1024 SXGA 85 18 31 5 70 0 720 400 DOS 70 19 31 5 50 0 640 480 VGA 50 20 45 0 60 0 1266 720p HDTV 60 21 33 8 60 1920 1080i HDTV 60i 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 Mode Horizontal KHz Vertical Hz Format Refresh ...

Page 59: ...ommunications Commission 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 ...

Page 60: ...e accessories are 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 P42M102 Plasma TV GTW P42M203 Plasma TV GTW P42M303 Plasma TV This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the foll...

Page 61: ...static charges Article 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 pro...

Page 62: ...ide antenna system extreme 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...

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Page 65: ...r 37 component video 18 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 8 subwoofer 30 VCR 24...

Page 66: ...nput button 12 M main power 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 timeo...

Page 67: ...2 RGB and DVI 53 TV AV1 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 7 Z zoom...

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