Gateway 18-inch, 18 User Manual
Your Gateway 18" LCD TV
user'sguide
Setting up
Troubleshooting
Contents
1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning on your LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Audio and video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 Connecting Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Understanding video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting your DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting your HDTV decoder set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using component video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting your VCR or video camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using composite video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using coaxial (RF) audio and video (VCR only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting off-air TV or cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using coaxial (RF) audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using RGB video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3 Adjusting Your LCD TV Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
OSD menus and options (TV and video mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
OSD menus and options (PC video mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cleaning the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cleaning the exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Introducing
Your Gateway
LCD TV
This chapter provides basic information about your
Gateway LCD TV.
Read this chapter 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 conversion of film content for correct display
with minimal motion artifacts (noise)
■ Accurate color processing
■ Picture-in-picture (PIP)
■ HDTV signal compatibility using an external HDTV decoder with RGB
■ Multi-Scan support
■ Built-in internal amplifier and speakers
■ 1024 × 768 XVGA support for computer input
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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 LCD 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 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 LCD TV. Moving your LCD TV
with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric
shock danger.
■ Do not expose your LCD TV to rain or moisture.
Important safeguards
■ 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 abnormal, 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 avoid 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 LCD TV does not operate 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 LCD TV has been dropped 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
Two AAA
batteries
Package contents
CATV cable
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Composite cable
(AV cable)
Power cord
TV antenna
cable
User guide
Your Gateway 18" LCD TV
user'sguide
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Troubleshooting
Accessories
You can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV:
■ Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-quality gold cables of various
lengths, including:
■ RCA audio cable
■ RCA composite video cable
■ RCA component video cable
■ S-Video cable
■ VGA 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 Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of your
LCD TV, then plug the other end of the power cord into a correctly
grounded electrical outlet or surge protector.
Power cord connector
2 Press the power button on the remote control or the front of your LCD TV.
The Status LED on the front turns green.
Warning 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
Front controls
Vol um e
+ and –
Menu
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Channel
and
Enter
Status
LED
Power
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Button Description
Volume + and – Increases or decreases the volume.
OSD active: Adjusts on-screen display (OSD) options. For more
information, see “Using the OSD” on page 28.
Menu Opens and closes the OSD.
Channel and Changes the channel.
OSD active: Selects on-screen display (OSD) options. For more
information, see “Using the OSD” on page 28.
Enter Changes the video input source.
OSD active: Opens a submenu and confirms selections in the OSD.
■
Status LED
Power Turns your LCD TV on and off. When you turn your LCD TV on or
Not lit - No AC power is detected. The LCD TV is turned off or the
power cord is disconnected.
■
Solid Green - Your LCD TV is on.
off, wait three seconds before pressing this button again.
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Back panel connections
Back panel connections
Audio and video
connections
Connector Description
Audio and video connections See “Audio and video connections” on page 12.
RGB connection Connects a computer or set-top box.
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RGB
connection
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Audio and video connections
PC Audio In
Component
Video In
Connector
PC Audio In Connects to a computer.
Antenna Connects to a VHF/UHF antenna or cable TV.
Component Video In Connects to a component video device, such as a DVD player.
Audio Out Connects to an audio device, such as a receiver.
Video/Audio In Connects to a composite audio/video device, such as a VCR.
S-Video Connects to an S-Video device, such as a satellite dish receiver or digital
Description
cable box.
Audio Out
Antenna
S-VideoVideo/
Audio In
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Remote control
Button Function
MUTE. Turns the sound on and off.
POWER. Turns the LCD TV on and off.
, , , . Navigates the on-screen
display (OSD) menus.
ENTER. Opens a sub-menu and confirms
selections in the OSD.
MENU. Opens and closes the OSD.
MTS. Turns MTS and SAP stereo on and
off.
INFO. Shows the current status of your
LCD TV, such as the video input source
and channel number.
INPUT. Changes the video input source.
SLEEP. Turns on the sleep timer.
TV. Selects TV as the video input source.
Remote control
Number button pad. Selects a channel or
enters a password.
100. Enters channel numbers greater than
100.
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Button Function
Inserting batteries
To replace or install batteries:
■ Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match
the
+ and – on the batteries with the + and – symbols inside the battery
compartment.
VOL. Turns volume up or down.
CH. Changes the channel.
LAST. Recalls the previously viewed
channel.
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