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Gateway 17-inch, 17, GTW-L17M103 User Manual

Contents
1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV...............................1
Features...........................................................2
Importantsafeguards.................................................3
Packagecontents ...................................................5
Accessories ........................................................7
TurningonyourLCDTV ..............................................8
Frontcontrols......................................................10
Back panel connections . ............................................12
2 Connecting Components .......................................15
Understandingvideoconnections ......................................16
ConnectingyourDVDplayer..........................................17
Usingcomponentvideo(AV2) .....................................17
UsingS-Video(AV1).............................................18
Usingcompositevideo(AV1) ......................................19
ConnectingyourHDTVdecoderset-topbox .............................20
Usingcomponentvideo(AV2) .....................................20
ConnectingyourVCRorvideocamera .................................22
UsingS-Video(AV1).............................................22
Usingcompositevideo(AV1) ......................................23
Usingcoaxial(RF)audioandvideo(VCRonly) .......................24
Connectingoff-airTVorcableTV......................................25
Usingcoaxial(RF)audioandvideo .................................25
Connectingacomputer ..............................................26
3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings................................29
UsingtheOSD ....................................................30
OSDmenusandoptions(TV,AV1,andAV2videosources) .............31
OSDmenusandoptions(DVIorRGBvideosources)...................34
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..............................37
Cleaningandmaintenance ...........................................38
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Avoidingimageburn-in ...........................................39
Troubleshooting ....................................................39
Telephonesupport ...............................................41
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information.......................43
Index............................................................... 49
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Introducing
Your Gateway
LCD TV
This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway LCD TV.
Read this chapte r to learn about:
■ Features
■ Warnings and safeguards
■ Package contents
■ Controls and connections
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Features
Your LCD TV features:
■ Bright, flicker-free image
■ Automatic detection and conver sion of film content for correct display
with minimal motion artifacts (noise)
■ Accurate color processing
■ Picture-in-picture (PIP)
■ Multi-Scan support
■ Selectable fixed/variable audio outp uts
■ Built-in internal amplifier and speakers
■ Built-in Digital Visual Interface (DVI) to eliminate the need for
digital-to-analog conversion
■ 1280 × 768 XGA support for computer input.
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Important safeguards
Warning Riskofelectricshock-Donotopen
To reducethe riskof electricshock,do noremovethe back cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Removing the back cover voids the warranty.
HaveyourLCD TV repairedby qualified service personnel only.
Warnings and precautions
■ Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings
of your LCD TV. The top of your LCD TV gets very hot from exhaust air that is released through the ventilation openings. Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too close to the LCD TV. Damage may occur if you place any object near the top of your LCD TV.
■ Disconnect all cables before moving your LCDTV. Moving your LCD TV
with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or ele ctric shock danger.
Important safeguards
■ Do not expose your LCD TV to rain or moisture.
■ Keep your LCD TV away from excessive dust, high temperatures, moisture,
or direct sunlight.
■ Use your LCD TV in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation
openings.
■ Do not modify your LCD TV or use an unshielded power cord or video
input source cable, or you may experience excessive interference.
■ Disconnect your LCD TV and unplug the power cord when the TV is not
used for a long period of time.
■ If the picture displayed is in any way a bnormal, turn off your LCD TV, then
disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your LCD TV to the electrical outlet.
■ Disconnect your LCD TV from the electrical outlet before cleaning or
performing maintenance. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
■ Do not place your LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your
LCD TV may fall, causing serious damage.
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■ Do not place your LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces.
■ Never place your LCD TV near or over a radiator or heat source.
■ Do not install your LCD TV in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation
is provided.
■ Your LCD 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 local power company.
■ Your LCD TV is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only
fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you cannot plug the power cord into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not alter the plug because this will defeat the safety feature.
■ Do not rest objects on the power cord and av oid placing the power cord
near high traffic areas.
■ Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
■ Unplug your LCD TV and contact qualified service personnel if:
■ The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
■ Liquid has been spilled into your LCD TV.
■ Your LCD TV has been exposed to water or moisture.
■ Your LC D TV does not o perate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore your LCD TV to normal operation.
■ Your LC D TV has been dro pped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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Package contents
Along with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items:
Remote control
Package contents
Two AAA batteries
CATV cable
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Composite cable (AV cable)
Power adapter
Power cord
TV antenna cable
User guide
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Accessories
You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV:
■ Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-qua lity gold cables of various
lengths, including:
■ RCA composite video cable
■ S-Video cabl e
■ RCA component video ca ble
■ RCA audio cable
■ VGA video cable
■ DVI-D video cable
Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.
Accessories
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Turning on your LCD TV
To turn on your LCD TV:
1 Remove the ca ble guard from the rear of your LCD TV.
2 Connect the power adapter to the DC power connector on the back of your
LCD TV .
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Turning on your LCD TV
3 Plug the other end of the power adapter into a correctly grounded electrical
outlet or surge protector
4 Press the power button on the front of your LCD TV. The Status LED on
the front turns green.
War n i n g For added protection during a lightning storm or when it
is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug your LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
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Front controls
RemoteControl
Sensor
OSD Menu
Headphone Jack
Mute
Exit
Volume
and
Channel
– and +
Power
Input
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Front controls
Button Description
Headphone jack Connects headphones. Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. OSD Menu Opens the on-screen display (OSD) and enters OSD menus. Mute/Exit Mutes the volume.
OSD active: Exits the OSD.
Volume and Increases or decreases the volume.
OSD active: Moves to the next OSD menu. After an OSD option is selected, adjusts the OSD option. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 30.
Channel – and + Changes the channel.
OSD active: SelectsOSD options.For more information, see“Using
the OSD” on page 30. Input Switches between available video input sources. Power Turns your LCD TV on and off after the main power switch is turned
on. When you turn yourLCD TV on or off, waitthree secondsbefore
pressing this button again.
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Back panel connections
Audio and Video
Connections
Power, RGB, and DVI
Connections
Connector Description
Audio and video connections See “Audio and video connections” on page 14. Power, RGB, and DVI connections See “Power, RGB, and DVI connections” on page 13.
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Power, RGB, and DVI connections
Back panel connections
Connector
DC Power
Description
Digital In (DVI)
Analog In (RGB)Analog In (RGB)
PC Audio In
DC Power Connects to the power adapter. DVI In Connects to a DVI video device, such as a computer or set-top box. RGB In Connects to an RGB video device, such as a computer or set-top box. PC Audio In Connects to your PC’s audio jack.
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Audio and video connections
TV In
S-Video
Video In (Video1)
Audio In L (Video1)
Audio In R (Video1)
Video In (Video2)
Audio In L (Video2)
Audio In R (Video2)
TVAudio Out TV Video Out
Connector
TV In Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV. S-Video Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver or digital
Video In Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Audio In L Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. Audio In R Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR. TV Audio Out Connects to an audio device, such as a receiver. TV Video Out Connects to a video device, such as a ????
Description
cable box.
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Remote control
Button Function
POWER. Turns the LCD TV on and off. AUDIO SOURCE. Selects the audio source. INFO. Shows the current status of your
LCD TV, such as the video input source, audio status, and channel number.
SLEEP. Turns on the sleep timer. PC. Selects analog or digital PC mode. PIP. Turns PIP (picture-in-picture)mode on and
off.
TV. Selects TV input. VIDEO. Selects the component connected to
S-Video,Video1,or Video2as the input source.
Remote control
Channel + and –. Changes the channel and selects OSD options.
VOL+and–.Turnsvolume upor down, ,moves to the next OSD menu and adjusts OSD options.
MENU. Opens the OSD and enters OSD menus. For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 30.
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