With your Gateway Connected DVD Player, you can play
DVDs, CDs, and digital media files on your home network.
■ Fully compatible with DVD, CD, VCD/SVCD, Kodak
Picture CD, and MP3 files on CD-R/CD-RW discs.
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■ PC Card slot for wired or wireless access to a Microsoft
Windows
■ Capability to stream digital content from your
computer to your TV, including MPEG1/MPEG2 video,
JPG photos, and MP3/WMA audio files
■ Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and output
■ Composite video, S-Video, and component video
outputs (including progressive scan)
■ Optical and coaxial digital audio jacks
■ 5.1-channel audio jacks
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Compatible discs
This DVD player can play discs of the following formats:
■ DVD (Region 1, North America)
■ Dolby Digital 5.1
■ DTS
■ Audio CD (CDDA)
■ Video CD (VCD and SVCD)
■ MP3 files on CD-R and CD-RW
■ Kodak Picture CD
Player overview
Front controls
ower buttonSound controlsDVD playback
MIC jacks
Menu controls
controls
Menu
button
POWER button
Press to turn the player on and off.
When this button is on, the yellow Power LED turns on and the player enters
On mode. Press the
On (fully operational) and Standby (low power) modes. When the player enters
Standby mode, the red Power LED turns on. When the player is off, the Power
LED turns off.
POWER button on the remote control to switch between
MIC jacks
Insert ¼-inch microphone plugs here for karaoke.
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Sound controls
VOLRotate to adjust the microphone input volume.
ECHORotate to adjust the echo effect for the microphone input.
Menu controls
Player overview
Up button
(Left,
Right, Up, and
Down buttons)
ENTER
CONNECT
Connect button
Down button
Press to navigate the on-screen menus. You can use
these buttons as an alternative to the remote control’s
arrow buttons.
Press to make on-screen selections. You can use this
button as an alternative to the remote control’s ENTER
button.
Press to connect the player to the network. You can use
this button as an alternative to the remote control’s
CONNECT button.
Enter button
Right buttonLeft button
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DVD playback controls
pen/close buttonMenu button
Prev buttonPlay button
Next buttonStop button
OPEN/CLOSE
PREV
NEXT
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE
MENU
Press to open and close the disc tray.
Press to skip to the previous chapter or track while
in playback mode.
Press to skip to the next chapter or track while in
playback mode.
Press to stop playback, and press again to return
to the menu on the DVD. Press PLAY to resume
playback.
Press to start playback.
Press to pause playback and view the current
frame. Press PLAY to resume playback.
Press to view the DVD menu.
Pause button
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Audio jacks
Player overview
Network card slot
Network card slot
Insert a network PC Card into this slot.
Audio jacks
5.1 channel (surround sound)2 channel (stereo)
5.1 channel (surround
sound)
Connect to the analog audio inputs of a 5.1-channel amplifier.
Video jacks
Coaxial (digital
audio)
Optical digital
audio
2 channel (stereo)
Coaxial (digital audio)
Optical di gital audi o
Connect to the left/right analog audio inputs of a TV, stereo, or
2-channel amplifier.
Connect to the coaxial digital audio input of a 5.1-channel amplifier.
Connect to the optical digital audio input of a 5.1-channel amplifier.
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Video jacks
Cb/Pb (component/
progressive blue)
Y (component black
and white)
Video out (composite)
Cr/Pr (component/
progressive red)
Cb/Pb
Cr/Pr
Connect to the Pb/Cb video inputs of your TV.
Connect to the Y video input of your TV.
Connect to the Composite Video input of your TV.
Connect to the Pr/Cr video inputs of your TV.
Video out (composite
S-Video out
S-Video out
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Connect to the S-Video input of your TV.
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Remote cont rol
Player overview
Main controls
Networking
controls
POWER
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
SEARCH
TITLESETUP
MY
MUSIC
MENU
REVFWDPREVNEXT
1
MY
4
GHIJKLMNO
MY
7
PQRSTUVWXYZ
CONNECT
ZOOM VIDEO OUT REPEATA-B
SLOWAUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE
OPEN/CLOSE
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ABC
5
89
CLEAR
0
DISPLAY
RETURN
PAG E
DEF
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Numeric keypad
Menu controls
PAG E
Media playback
controls
PAUSE/STEP STOPPLAY
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Main controls
POWER
TITLE
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE
Networking controls
MY MUSIC
MY PHOTOS
Press to switch the player between Standby (low power)
and On (fully operational) modes.
The blue LED behind the front arrow buttons on the
player lights when the unit is On.
This button works only when the POWER button on the
front of the player is pressed.
Press to display DVD title menus for discs with multiple
titles. If a disc has a single title, TITLE functions like
MENU.
While disc playback is stopped, press to open the Setup
menu for adjusting DVD and Network settings.
Press to open and close the disc tray.
Press to display the player’s My Music folder on the TV,
which lists the music media files available on your
networked computers. If a computer has not been
detected, only the Connect screen appears.
Press to display the player’s My Photos folder on the
TV, which lists the JPG image files available on your
networked computers. If a computer has not been
detected, only the Connect screen appears.
MY VIDEOS
CONNECT
Press to display the player’s My Videos folder on the
TV, which lists the MPEG movie files available on your
networked computers. If a computer has not been
detected, only the Connect screen appears.
Press to search the network for shared media. A screen
will show you the My Music, My Phot os, and My V ideos
folders.
Numeric keypad
Press these buttons to input numbers (such as the chapter, track, or time) in
on-screen menus.
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Menu controls
Player overview
Arrow buttons
ENTER
SEARCH
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
Press to navigate on-screen menus.
Press to confirm menu settings.
Press to jump to a specific time, title, chapter, or track
during disc playback.
Press to display current disc time and status information.
Press to view the DVD’s main menu.
Press to return to the main Setup menu.
Media playback controls
REV
FWD
PREV
NEXT
ZOOM
VIDEO OUT
Press repeatedly to scan backward at variable speeds.
Press repeatedly to scan forward at variable speeds.
Press to skip to the previous chapter or track.
Press to skip to the next chapter or track.
Press to zoom in or out at various levels of magnification.
While playback is stopped, press repeatedly until the
setting matches your video cable connection. For more
information, see “Turning on your player” on page 19.
REPEAT
A-B
SLOW
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Press to set special playback functions, including
Repeat.
Press to repeat an audio or video segment between two
points (A and B). For more information, see “Repeating
a scene or segment” on page 76.
Press repeatedly for slow motion playback at variable
speeds.
Press to select among available audio
tracks/formats/channels during DVD/SVCD/VCD
playback.
Press to select among available subtitle languages
during DVD/SVCD playback.
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ANGLE
PAUSE/STEP
STOP
PLAY
Press to view alternate angles during DVD playback (if
available).
Press once to pause playback, and press again to step
forward one frame at a time.
Press once to stop playback (press PLAY to resume).
Press twice to stop playback and reset to the beginning
of the disc.
Press to start playback.
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Player
This chapter describes how to connect your Gateway
Connected DVD Player to your TV, audio system, and home
network. You need to complete these steps in the following
order:
1 Set up your network and make sure that your home
network is working correctly.
2 Install the Gateway D5 Media Server program and start
it for the first time.
3 Connect the player to your TV, audio system, and
network.
ImportantWrite your player’s order number
inside the front cover of your user’s
guide. You will need the order number
as proof of purchase if you contact
Technical Support.
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About your home network
Before you begin, you must have a Microsoft Windows-based home network
set up. If you do not already have a network installed, you need to purchase
the network components and follow the installation instructions provided by
the manufacturer. The Gateway Connected DVD Player supports all major types
of home networks, including:
■ Wired Ethernet
A wired Ethernet network consists of two or more devices connected
through an Ethernet cable.
■ Wireless access point
A Wireless access point network uses radio waves to link devices using a
wireless network card, an access point, and a wired Ethernet network.
■ Wireless peer-to-peer
A wireless peer-to-peer network consists of two or more wireless Ethernet
computers that communicate with each other without a wireless access
point.
If your Gateway Connected DVD Player came with a network card, the card is
one of the following types:
■ PC Card to Ethernet adapter card
■ Wireless 802.11b network PC Card
ImportantIf you are using a wireless network with an access point,
be sure to configure the access point according to the
manufacturer’s instructions before continuing.
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Installing Gateway D5 Med ia Server
Installing Gateway D5 Media
Server
After you have made sure that your home network is working correctly, install
the Media Server program onto each computer that has media files you want
to access.
ImportantDo not install Media Server until you make sure that your
home network is working correctly.
Computer requirements
■ Computer with Pentium processor, 700 MHz or faster
■ Network connection (wired or wireless)
■ Hard drive with at least 20 MB of free space
■ 128 MB of memory
■ CD drive
■ Network PC Card (also known as PCMCIA). A wired Ethernet adapter card
or wireless network card may already be included with your player.
■ Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP
To install Media Server:
1 Turn on the computer, then close all open programs.
2 Insert the Gateway Connected DVD Player Installation CD into the CD drive
on your computer. The install wizard starts.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
If you are prompted to select your computer’s network card, click the
network card you want to use, then click
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Media Server opens after the install program is finished, and opens
automatically whenever your computer is started. The Media Server
icon in the Windows taskbar shows that the program is running.
You are prompted to import media.
4 If you do not have any music, movies, or pictures on your computer, click
No. Your first-time setup of Media Server is complete.
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If you have media on your computer, click
plugins.
Yes. You are prompted to select
5 Click the plugin you want to use, then click Scan. Your files are imported
into Media Server. Your first-time setup of Media Server is complete.
Tips & TricksSelect only one plugin for each type of media. For
example, to import MP3 files on a computer where you
have both MusicMatch Jukebox and Windows Media
Player installed, select only one of the two plugins.
You can select only one plugin at a time. If you have more
than one media type, select one plugin and import the
media for that plugin. Then select another plugin and
import the media for that plugin.
6 Repeat Steps 1-5 for each computer you want to access from the player.
For more information on using Media Server, see “Using Media Server” on
page 55.
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Connecting the player
Y (component/ progressive
Connecting the player
Connecting to your audio/video system
To connect your player to your audio/video system:
Cb/Pb (component/
progressive blue)
Cr/Pr (component/
progressive red)
black and white)
Video out (composite)
S-Video out
1 Make sure that all video components are turned off.
2 Connect the player to your TV in one of three ways:
■ Composite video
Connect one end of the supplied yellow video cable to the
jack on the back of the player, then connect the other end to the jack
on your TV.
VIDEO OUT
■ S-Video
Connect one end of an S-Video cable (not included) to the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the player, then connect the other
end to the S-Video jack on your TV.
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5.1 channel front(R)
(
■ Progressive/component video
For best video quality, connect one end of each component video
cable (not included) to the
Cr/Pr jacks on the back of the player, then connect the other ends
and
to the corresponding color-coded jacks on your TV.
3 Connect your player to your audio system in one of four ways:
PROGRESSIVE/COMPONENT Cb/Pb, Y,
5.1 channel sur.(R) (surround
5.1 channel center
surround sound center)
5.1 channel sub w.
(surround sound subwoofer)
5.1 channel sur.(L) (surround
sound left)
■ 2-channel audio (stereo)
sound right)
5.1 channel front(L)
(surround sound front left)
Connect one end of the included red and white audio/video cables
(surround sound front right)
2 Ch. R (right stereo)
Optical digital audio
Coaxial (digital audio)
2 Ch. L (left stereo)
to the 2 CH. AUDIOR and L jacks on the back of the player, then
connect the other ends to the right/left audio jacks on your TV, stereo,
or 2-channel analog amplifier.
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■ 5.1-channel surround analog audio
Connect one end of the six audio cables (not included) to the
5.1 CHANNEL CENTER, SUR.(R), FRONT(R), SUB W., SUR(L), and
FRONT(L) jacks on the back of the player, then connect the other ends
to the corresponding analog audio jacks of your 5.1-channel amplifier.
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■ Digital audio (coaxial)
Connect one end of a digital coaxial cable (not included) to the
COAXIAL jack on the back of the player, then connect the other end
to the coaxial digital audio jack of your amplifier.
■ Digital audio (optical)
Connect one end of an optical cable (not included) to the
DIGITAL AUDIO
end to the optical digital audio jack of your amplifier.
Tips & TricksIf you are using a digital audio connection (COAXIAL or
jack on the back of the player, then connect the other
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO ), you must set the audio output
format to match the digital decoding capabilities of your
amplifier. For more information, see “Setting up digital
audio” on page 39.
Installing the network card
Do not plug in the player’s power cord or press the POWER button on the front
until you have installed the network card.
To install the network card:
1 Make sure that the player is turned off.
2 Insert your network PC Card (one may have been provided with your
player) into the
that the network card is pressed all the way in.
NETWORK CARD slot in the back of the player. Make sure
OPTICAL
Network card slot
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ImportantDo not remove the card while the player is turned on. If
you remove the card while the player is on, all playback
of networked media will stop.
3 If the player’s network card is a wired Ethernet card, connect one end of
an Ethernet cable to the network card, then connect the other end to an
Ethernet jack on your existing network.
4 After you connect video and audio cables and install the network card,
configure your video by following the instructions in “Turning on your
player” on page 19.
Installing batteries into the remote control
To install the batteries:
1 Turn the remote control over, then remove the battery cover.
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2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery bay. Make sure that the batteries
are oriented according to the diagram inside the battery bay.
3 Replace the battery cover.
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T urning on your player
To turn on your player:
1 Make sure that your computer is on and running Media Server, your home
network is set up, and all audio and video devices are turned on.
2 Connect the player’s power cord to a wall outlet, then press the POWER
button on the front of the player. The Power LED turns yellow.
3 Turn on your TV, then use its controls to set it to the audio/video input
type connected to the player.
4 Turn on your audio system (if using an external amplifier or audio system),
then use its controls to set it to the input type connected to the player.
Connecting the player
5 Press VIDEO OUT repeatedly until the setting matches your video
connection. See the table below for combinations of video settings and
connections that also work. The rows on the left name the type of cable
connection your player and TV use, and the columns across the top name
the video setting you can select by pressing the VIDEO OUT button.
Audio jacks
Composit e jack
S-Video jack
Interlaced
component jacks
Progressive
component jacks
Composite
setting
BestWorks
WorksBest
WorksBest
S-Video
setting
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Component
setting
Progressive
Component
setting
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6 Go to “Setting up the network” on page 20 to complete the initial setup
of your player.
Navigating the player’ s Setup
menus
To navigate the player’s Setup menus, press the following buttons on your
remote control:
Remote ButtonFunction
STOPPress before pressing SETUP.
SETUPPress to open and close the Setup menu.
(up and
down arrows)
(left and
right arrows)
ENTERPress to activate the current selection.
RETURNPress to close the Setup menu.
Tips & TricksUnless specified otherwise, all buttons mentioned in the
Press to highlight options within menus.
Press to change option settings within menus.
following procedures are buttons on the remote control.
Setting up the network
Setting the Network Setup options lets your player connect to your home
network. Choose one of the three setup options depending on your network
configuration:
■ For wired Ethernet setup, see “Wired Ethernet setup” on page 21.
■ For wireless access point setup, see “Wireless access point setup” on
page 22.
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■ For wireless peer-to-peer setup, see “Wireless peer-to-peer setup” on
page 24.
Important
■
Always have Media Server running on your computer
before turning on the player.
■
For help during network setup, highlight Help, then press
ENTER.
Wired Ethernet setup
To configure the player for a wired Ethernet network:
1
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Make sure that your computer is on and Media Server is running.
The Media Server icon in the Windows taskbar shows that the program
is running.
If the Media Server icon has a red “x” on it, Media Server is running but
cannot connect to the network. See “Network troubleshooting” on
page 81.
2 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The We lco m e
to Setup screen appears.
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3 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Network, then press
ENTER. The message “Loading network settings” appears, and the player
automatically connects to the wired Ethernet network. If multiple
networks are available, highlight the
again to select the correct network from the network list.
The IP address appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. To change
the way the IP address is selected, see “Setting the IP address” on page 27.
To change the player name (as it appears to other players), see “Changing
the player name” on page 28.
Network setting, then press ENTER
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER. Network setup is complete.
5 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
6 Go to “Customizing” on page 35 for instructions on customizing your
player’s other settings.
Wireless access point setup
To configure the player for a wireless acces s point network:
1 Make sure that your computer is on and Media Server is running.
The Media Server icon in the Windows taskbar shows that the program
is running.
If the Media Server icon has a red “x” on it, Media Server is running but
cannot connect to the network. See “Network troubleshooting” on
page 81.
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Setting up the network
2 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The We lco m e
to Setup screen appears.
3 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Network, then press
ENTER.
4 Highlight Network, then press ENTER to search for an available network.
A list of available networks appears. Names of networks using wireless
access points end with “ACC PT.”
5 Highlight one of the detected networks, then press ENTER. The message
“Joining new network please wait” appears, then the message “Successfully
joined [network name]” appears.
6 Press ENTER to continue. The main Network menu opens.
The IP address appears in the lower-right corner of the screen. To change
the way the IP address is selected, see “Setting the IP address” on page 27.
To change the player name (as it appears to other players), see “Changing
the player name” on page 28.
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7 Highlight Security, then use the buttons to choose one of the following
options:
■ Disabled (recommended)
■ 64 bit Key — Check your wireless network’s documentation to confirm
this setting.
■ 128 bit Key — Check your wireless network’s documentation to confirm
this setting.
8 Highlight OK, then press ENTER. Network setup is complete.
9 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
10 Go to “Customizing” on page 35 for instructions on customizing your
player’s other settings.
Wireless peer-to-peer setup
ImportantWireless network cards used in a peer-to-peer network
must be set to ad hoc mode instead of infrastructure mode.
For more information, see your network card’s
documentation.
To configure the player for a wireless peer-to-peer network:
1 Make sure that your computer is on and Media Server is running.
The Media Server icon in the Windows taskbar shows that the program
is running.
If the Media Server icon has a red “x” on it, Media Server is running but
cannot connect to the network. See “Network troubleshooting” on
page 81.
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Setting up the network
2 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The We lco m e
to Setup screen appears.
3 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Network, then press
ENTER.
4 Highlight Network, then press ENTER. A list of available networks appears.
Names of peer-to-peer networks end with “P2P.”
5 Highlight Create Peer-to-Peer Network, then press ENTER.
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6 Enter the name of the network by pressing the remote control’s number
buttons according to the following table. Press to set the next character,
and press
CLEAR to erase a character.
7 Highlight OK, then press ENTER. “Successfully created P2P network”
appears.
8 Press ENTER.
Press:For:
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22, A, B, C
33, D, E, F
44, G, H, I
55, J, K, L
66, M, N, O
77, P, Q, R, S
88, T, U, V
99, W, X, Y, Z
00
9 On your computer, click Start, Control Panel, then click Network Connections.
10 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click View Available Wireless
Networks
.
11 Click the P2P network name you just created on the player, then click
Connect.
If you want to change the player name (as it appears to other players), see
“Changing the player name” on page 28.
12 On the player, highlight OK, then press ENTER on the remote control.
Network setup is complete.
13 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
14 Go to “Customizing” on page 35 for instructions on customizing your
player’s other settings.
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Setting up the network
Setting the IP address
While connecting to a network, networked devices are assigned a unique
identifier known as an IP address. IP addresses are used to direct network traffic
to the correct destination. An IP address is usually displayed as numbers
separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.2.
To change the way the IP address is assigned:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP.
2 Highlight Network, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight IP Address.
4 Press the arrow buttons to choose one of the following:
■ DHCP (Auto) — Automatically assigns an IP address and provides other
configuration information (recommended)
ImportantDHCP (Dyanamic Host Configuration Protocol) is an
Internet protocol for automatically configuring computers
that use TCP/IP. DHCP can be used to automatically
assign IP addresses and to provide other configuration
information.
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■ Auto IP — Lets the player obtain an IP address for itself.
■ Static (Manual) — Lets you set the IP address and Subnet Mask.
ImportantStatic IP addresses are numeric addresses that you assign
to uniquely identify your network devices. Only
experienced network users should manually set the
IP address.
If you select Static (Manua l), press the button to select
“Set,” then manually enter the IP address and Subnet
Mask with the 0 through 9 buttons. Highlight OK, then
press ENTER to save and exit.
5 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
6 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
Changing the player name
To change the name of the player on the network:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP.
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2 Highlight Network, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight Player Name, then use the following buttons to name the player:
■ — Move the text insertion point left and right.
■ 0-9 buttons — Press repeatedly to select the desired character, then
press the button to save the character and move to the next
character.
■ CLEAR — Press to erase a character.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
5 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
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Playing computer media files
Playing computer media files
You can play three types of computer media on your player:
■ Audio — MP3 and WMA files
■ Video — MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video files
■ Images — JPG/JPEG files
Entering Network mode
To play computer media files, your player must first enter Network mode.
To enter Network mode:
1 Make sure your computer is on and running Media Server.
2 Press the POWER button on the front of the player. If the player is in
Standby power mode, press
player.
POWER on the remote control to turn on the
3 Turn on your TV, then set it to the audio/video input that is connected
to your player.
4 Turn on your audio system if using an external amplifier or audio system,
then set it to the input connected to the player.
5 Press CONNECT on the remote control to enter Network mode. The player
connects to the network, then displays the Network main menu. Use the
following remote control buttons to navigate in Network mode:
ButtonFunction
NETWORKPress to switch between Network mode and DVD mode.
Press to move the cursor left, right, up, and down in the
Network menu.
ENTERPress to make selections in the Network menu.
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Exiting Network mode
To exit Network mode and return to DVD mode:
■ Press the CONNECT button. The player exits Network mode and enters DVD
mode. If a DVD is in the disc tray, the DVD plays automatically.
Playing music
You can play your computer’s MP3 and WMA audio files on your audio system.
To play music:
1 Enter Network mode. For more information, see page 29.
2 Highlight Audio, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight a category (for example, Artist), then press ENTER.
4 Highlight an artist, then press ENTER.
5 To play a song, highlight the song by the artist, then press ENTER.
- OR -
To play all songs in the current folder in a repeating loop, press
Playing a playlist
For information on creating a playlist, see “Working with playlists” on page 62.
To play a playlist:
1 Enter Network mode. For more information, see page 29.
2 Highlight Audio, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight Playlists, then press ENTER.
4 Highlight the playlist you want, then press PLAY to play the entire playlist.
- OR -
If you want to play only a certain song within playlist, highlight the
playlist, press
ENTER, then highlight the song and press PLAY.
PLAY
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Playing computer media files
Playing movies
You can play MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video files from your computer on your TV.
To play a movie:
1 Enter Network mode. For more information, see page 29.
2 Highlight Video, then press ENTER.
3 To play one movie, highlight the movie, then press ENTER.
- OR -
To play all movies in a repeating loop, highlight the first movie you want
to play, then press
PLAY.
Viewing pictu res
To view a picture:
1 Enter Network mode. For more information, see page 29.
2 Highlight Images, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight a category, then press ENTER.
4 To view only one picture, highlight the picture you want to view, then
ENTER.
press
- OR -
To view all pictures in a repeating loop, press
Tips & TricksIf you view the first picture in the list, all of the remaining
pictures in the list will automatically display in a slideshow.
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For information on creating a slideshow, see “Working with slideshows” on
page 65.
To view a slideshow:
1 Enter Network mode. For more information, see page 29.
2 Highlight Images, then press ENTER.
3 Highlight Slideshows, then press ENTER.
4 To play a slideshow, highlight the slideshow you want, then press PLAY.
- OR -
To display the list of pictures in the slideshow and the song for the
slideshow, highlight the slideshow you want, then press
To view thumbnails of your images:
■ While viewing an image or a slideshow, press ZOOM to view up to 16
thumbnails per screen.
ENTER.
Maintaining your player
■ Unplug the power before you clean the outside of the player. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
■ Do not use this product near water or in damp environments, such as a
bathroom, and do not use this product near heat sources, such as radiators
and stoves.
■ Never block the ventilation openings. Do not put the player on a soft
surface such as a bed, couch, or carpet.
■ Do not place the power cord in a location where it can be pinched (such
as behind a hinge of a cabinet door) or stepped on, and plug the player
into a surge protector instead of directly into a wall outlet. For extra
protection during a lightning storm, unplug the player from the surge
protector or wall outlet.
■ Do not try to service this product yourself. Opening or removing any
covers can expose you to dangerous voltages and will void the player’s
warranty.
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Caring for DVDs and other discs
■ To keep the disc clean, always hold it by the edges. Do not touch the
surface. When the disc is not being played, store it in its case.
■ Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources. Leaving it in a
car parked in direct sunlight is likely to damage the disc because
temperatures may rise considerably inside the car.
Cleaning discs
Clean discs by wiping from the center to the edge, not around in a circle, using
a product, such as a soft cloth, made especially for cleaning CDs and DVDs.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, or anti-static spray made for vinyl
records.
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Setup menu overview
After the player’s audio and video cables are connected, you
are ready to adjust audio, video, and parental controls.
■ For language settings, see page 36.
■ For video settings, see page 38.
■ For digital audio settings, see page 39.
■ For analog audio settings, see page 47.
■ For parental control settings, see page 52.
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Using the remote control in Setup menus
To move through the player’s Setup menus, press the following buttons on your
remote control:
Remote ButtonFunction
STOPPress before pressing SETUP.
SETUPPress to open and close the Setup menu.
(up and
down arrows)
(left and
right arrows)
ENTERPress to activate the current selection.
RETURNPress to return to the main Setup menu.
Tips & TricksUnless otherwise specified, all buttons mentioned in the
Press to highlight options within menus.
Press to change option settings within menus.
following procedures are buttons on the remote control.
Setting up languages
The Language menu lets you set your language preferences for DVD subtitles,
DVD audio soundtracks, and DVD menus.
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To set your language preferences:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Language, then press
ENTER. The Language setup menu opens.
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3 Press the buttons to highlight any of the following:
■ Subtitle
■ Audio
■ Disc Menu
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
5 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
Press the buttons to select English, French, Spanish, Auto, or
Off (default). Select Auto to always select the DVD’s default subtitle
language. Select
subtitle selections vary among DVDs, the DVD itself may override
your selection.
Press the buttons to select English (default), French, or Spanish.
Because audio language selections vary among DVDs, the DVD itself
may override your selection.
Press the buttons to select English (default), French, or Spanish.
Because menu language selections vary among DVDs, the DVD itself
may override your selection.
Off to always turn subtitles off (default). Because
Setting up video
The Video menu lets you set the aspect ratio (video format to match the shape
of your TV screen) for DVD movies.
To set the aspect ratio:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
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2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Video, then press
ENTER. The Video setup menu opens.
3 Press the buttons to select TV aspect.
4 Press the buttons to select:
■ Fullscreen (default)
Select if you have a standard 4:3 television and prefer to watch
full-screen versions of DVD movies (if available).
■ Letterbox
Select if you have a standard 4:3 television and prefer to watch
widescreen versions of DVD movies (if available).
■ Widescreen
Select if you have a widescreen 16:9 television.
5 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
6 Press SETUP or RETURN to close the Setup menu.
Setting up digital audio
The Digital menu lets you set the signal format for the coaxial and optical digital
audio jacks. For example, if you connected the player to an external amplifier
that has a Dolby Digital decoder, you should set the Dolby Digital and DTS
settings to Bitstream (to let your amplifier’s Dolby Digital decoder work with
the player’s audio signal).
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Configuring Dolby Digital
This setting configures the format of Dolby Digital 5.1 output signals.
To set your Dolby Digital preferences:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu opens.
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3 Highlight Dolby, then press the buttons to select:
■ Bitstream
Outputs raw 5.1-channel digital signals from the optical or coaxial
digital audio jacks. Use this setting when the player is connected to
an external amplifier with a Dolby Digital decoder.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off Dolby Digital output.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Configuring DTS
This setting configures the format of DTS (Digital Theater Sound) output signals.
To set your DTS preferences :
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu appears.
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3 Highlight DTS, then press the buttons to select:
■ Bitstream
Outputs raw 5.1-channel digital signals from the optical or coaxial
digital audio jacks. Use this setting when the player is connected to
an external amplifier with a DTS decoder.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off DTS output.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Configuring MP3 audio
This option sets the outgoing digital audio format of MP3 tracks.
To set your MP3 output format:
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1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu appears.
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3 Highlight MP3, then press the buttons to select:
■ Bitstream
Outputs raw MP3 digital signals from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off MP3 output.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Configuring CD audio
This option sets the outgoing digital audio format of CD tracks.
To set your CD output format:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
Setting up digital audio
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu opens.
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3 Highlight CD, then press the buttons to select:
■ Origin (default)
Outputs CD digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital audio jacks
in its original format.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off CD audio output.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Configuring LPCM
This option sets the outgoing digital audio format of LPCM tracks.
To set your LPCM output format:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
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2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight More, then press ENTER.
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4 Highlight LPCM, then press the buttons to select:
■ Origin (default)
Outputs the LPCM digital audio signals from the optical or coaxial
digital audio jacks in its original format.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off LPCM audio output.
5 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Configuring for other formats
This option sets the outgoing digital audio for formats not covered in the
previous procedures.
To set your digital output for other formats:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
Setting up digital audio
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight More, then press ENTER.
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4 Highlight Others, then press the buttons to select:
■ Bitstream (default)
Outputs digital audio signals from the optical or coaxial digital audio
jacks.
■ PCM
Outputs 2-channel digital audio from the optical or coaxial digital
audio jacks.
■ Off
Turns off audio output for other formats.
5 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Adjusting the speaker balance
This feature adjusts the sound balance of your 5.1-channel speakers system.
To run the speaker test:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
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2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Digital, then press
ENTER. The Digital audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight More, then press ENTER.
4 Highlight Speaker Test, then press ENTER. A five-second test tone is sent
to each of the six speakers in the following order: Left, Right, Left Surround,
Right Surround, Center, Subwoofer.
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5 Adjust the speaker levels on your amplifier as required.
6 Press STOP to cancel the test tone.
Setting up analog audio
The Analog Audio menu lets you set the format of the signal from the
5.1 channel (surround) and 2 channel (stereo) audio jacks.
Configuring Pro Logic virtual surround sound
The player has a built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder to provide virtual surround
sound for PCM (stereo) from the 5.1-channel analog audio jacks.
To adjust Pro Logic settings:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
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2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Analog, then press
ENTER. The Analog audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight Pro Logic, then press the buttons to select:
■ Auto (Default)
■ On
■ Off
Outputs stereo audio soundtracks in Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Outputs all audio soundtracks in Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Turns off Dolby Pro Logic.
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Adjusting center delay
Use this setting to delay the sound from the center speaker so it arrives at your
listening area at the same time as the left and right front speakers. Use this
setting only if the center speaker is closer to your listening area than your front
speakers are.
To adjust the center delay:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Analog, then press
ENTER. The Analog audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight Ctr. Delay, then press the buttons to set the delay from
0 to 1.75 milliseconds.
Assume one millisecond of delay for every one foot of difference in
distance. For example, if your center speaker is one foot closer than your
front speakers, set the delay to 1 millisecond.
4 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Adjusting surround delay
Use this setting to delay the sound from the surround left and right speakers
so it arrives at your listening area at the same time as the left and right front
speakers. Use this setting only if the surround speakers are closer to your
primary listening area than your front speakers are.
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To adjust the surround delay:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Analog, then press
ENTER. The Analog audio setup menu opens.
3 Highlight Surr. Delay, then press the buttons to set the delay from
0 to 5.25 milliseconds.
Assume 1 millisecond of delay for every one foot of difference in distance.
For example, if your surround speakers are one foot closer than your front
speakers, set the surround delay to 1 millisecond.
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Defining the speaker set
Use this setting to identify the type of speakers in your audio setup.
To define your speaker setup:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
2 Use your remote control’s arrow buttons to highlight Analog, then press
ENTER. The Analog audio setup menu opens.
Setting up analog audio
3 Highlight Speaker Set, then press ENTER. The active speakers are listed.
4 Highlight each of the following speakers, then press the buttons to
turn them on or off:
■ Subwoofer
Turns subwoofer output on or off.
■ Surround
Turns left/right surround speaker output on or off.
■ Center
Turns center speaker output on or off.
5 Highlight Ctr Spkr Size, then press the buttons to select Large or Small
to indicate the relative size of the center speaker.
6 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
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Setting up parental controls
The Rating menu lets you block playback of DVDs by using a password-protected
rating system. Not all DVDs are rated.
To set parental controls:
1 On the player’s remote control, press STOP, then press SETUP. The main
Setup menu opens.
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ENTER. The Password menu opens.
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3 Highlight Password, then press the following buttons to enter a
four-character password:
■ — Move the text insertion point left and right.
■ 0-9 buttons — Press repeatedly to select the desired character, then
press the button to save the character and move to the next
character.
■ CLEAR — Press to erase a character.
■ ENTER — Press to save the password.
4 Highlight Rating, then press to change the rating level. DVDs that are
rated higher than the level you select will not play without entering the
correct password.
If a password has already been set, you will not be able to select
until you enter the correct password.
5 Highlight OK, then press ENTER.
Tips & TricksIf you forget the Rating password, enter 0106 to unlock the
parental control setting. Keep this password out of reach
of children.
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Using Media
Server
The Gateway D5 Media Server program lets you make the
media files on your computer available to the Gateway
Connected DVD Player. Media Server must be running on
your computer for the DVD player to communicate with
your computer.
Compatible file formats
Media Server supports the following media formats:
FormatSupported specification
JPEGAt least 108 × 171 pixels
MP3Bit rate at least 80 kbps
MPEG-1 and 2Not greater than 3 MB/sec
WMABit rate at least 48 kbps
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Starting the program
During installation, Media Server was added to your Startup menu so it loads
automatically when your computer starts.
To start Media Server:
1 Click the Gateway D5 Media Server icon in the Windows system tray.
Media Server opens.
- OR -
Click
Start, Programs, Gateway D5 Media Server, then click Gateway D5 Media
Server
. Media Server opens.
2 For information about:
■ Importing media files, see page 56.
■ Working with media files, see page 59.
■ Working with playlists, see page 62.
■ Working with slideshows, see page 65.
■ Viewing and changing network settings, see page 67.
Importing media files
You can import audio, video, and image files into Media Server so the DVD
player can display or play them. You can import files from media programs
(such as Windows Media Player) or directly from your hard drive.
ImportantYou can import files only from hard drives, not from
mapped drives or removable media drives. If you have
data on mapped or removable drives that you want to play
through the DVD player, copy the files to your hard drive
and import them from the hard drive.
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Importing media directly from your hard drive
To import media:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Import tab.
2 Click the check boxes for the media types you want to import:
■ Audio (MP3)
■ Audio (WMA)
■ Video (MPEG)
■ Picture (JPEG)
3 Click the folder containing the media files you want to import. To scan
all subfolders within the folder you selected, click the
Subfolders check box.
4 Click Scan. Media files from the selected folder are imported into Media
Server. To stop the scan before it completes, click
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Importing media using plugi ns
You can import files that are associated with a media player program into Media
Server. This method of importing uses a part of the media player’s program
(called a plugin) to import the files.
To import files using plugins:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Import tab.
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2 Click Plugin Import. The Plugins dialog box opens.
3 Click the plugin you want to use, then click Scan. Media files for the
selected plugin are imported into Media Server.
Tips & TricksTo import files using more than one plugin, do a separate
import for each plugin.
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Scheduling automatic scans
You can schedule automatic scans for importing media files, or you can set a
time interval for periodic scans.
To schedule automatic scans:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Import tab.
2 Click Scheduler. The Time Scheduler dialog box opens.
3 From the Plugin list, click Hard Drive Scanner or the plugin you want to use.
4 Click the Update Period you want to use:
■ Manual Only (default) — Scans will not be automatic.
■ Every — Select a preset interval to scan, from every 15 minutes to every
12 hours.
■ Time — Define a time of day to scan.
5 Click Set. The scan will occur automatically at the time you specified, but
only while the computer is on and Media Server is running.
Working with media files
The Media Files tab displays the audio, video, and image files that have been
imported from your hard drive into Media Server. You can list, hide, reveal,
delete, and edit file attributes for each file.
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Listing media files
To list the media files on your hard drive:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Files tab.
2 Click the media type you want (All, Audio, Video, or Image) in the Media
types
list.
■ In the Name pane, the media file names are listed in alphabetical order.
The other panes display the Artist and Album, if applicable.
■ If you have not imported any media files yet, the Artist, Album, and
Name panes are blank.
Hiding media files
You can hide imported media files so the player cannot access them. Hiding
the file only removes it from the Media Files list (the file is not deleted). To
reveal a hidden file, see “Revealing media files” on page 60.
To hide media files:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Files tab.
2 Click the media type you want (All, Audio, Video, or Image) in the Media
types
list.
3 In the Name pane, click the file you want to hide, then click Hide. To select
multiple files, press and hold C
The file will not be displayed in the list of media files, even if you rescan
your hard drive.
TRL while clicking the file names.
Revealing media files
You can reveal media files that were previously hidden. When you reveal hidden
files, you can also delete them from the list.
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To reveal media files:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Files tab.
2 Click Reveal.
3 Click the media type you want (All, Audio, Video, or Image) in the Media
types
list.
4 In the Name pane, click the file you want to reveal, then click Reveal. To
select multiple files, press and hold C
Editing media file attributes
You can edit the attributes for all media files.
To edit media file attributes:
1 Open Media Server, then click the Media Files tab.
2 Click the media type you want (All, Audio, Video, or Image) in the Media
types
list.
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TRL while clicking the file names.
3 In the Name pane, click the file you want to edit the attributes for. Only
one file can be edited at a time.
4 Click Edit. The Edit Media Attributes dialog box opens.
5 Type your changes to the Media, Artist, Album, or Genre fields, then click
Update.
Deleting media files
You can delete media files from Media Server.
To delete media files:
1 Open Media Server, click the Media Files tab, then click the media type you
want (
2 In the Name pane, click the file you want to delete, then click Delete. To
select multiple files, press and hold C
All, Audio, Video, or Image) in the Media types list.
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3 Click Yes. The file is deleted from Media Server, but not from your hard
drive.
Important
■
Subsequent scans of your hard drive will find deleted
files.
■
To prevent media files from reappearing in Media Server,
hide them. For more information, see “Hiding media files”
on page 60.
Working with playlists
You can create, edit, rename, or delete music playlists that can be played
through your DVD player. You can also import playlists from other media player
programs.
Creating a new pla ylist
To create a new playlist:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
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2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Music Playlist.
3 Click New. The New - List Manager dialog box opens.
4 Type a name, then click Create. The Select Media dialog box opens.
5 Click the music tracks you want to include in the playlist, then click OK.
The playlist is added to the List Manager.
Editing a playlist
To edit an existing playlist:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Music Playlist.
3 Click the playlist you want to edit, then click Edit. The Edit - List Manager
dialog box opens.
4 Click Add or Delete to add or delete tracks, then click Up or Down to change
the order of tracks.
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5 When you are finished, click Close.
Renaming a playlist
To rename a playlist:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Music Playlist.
3 Click the playlist you want to rename, then click Rename.
4 Type the new name, then press ENTER on the keyboard.
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Deleting a playlist
To delete a playlist:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List manage r tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Music Playlist.
3 Click the playlist you want to delete, then click Delete.
Importing a playlist
To import a playlist:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Music Playlist.
3 Click Playlist import. The Import Playlist dialog box opens.
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4 Click the M3U (MusicMatch) or the PLS (WinAmp) check boxes. You can
click both check boxes.
5 Click the folder containing the playlists you want to import. To scan all
subfolders within the folder you selected, click the
Subfolders check box.
6 Click Scan.
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Working with slideshows
You can create slideshows containing images and background music. You can
even import and play slideshows created in other media player programs.
Creating a new slid eshow
When you create a new slideshow in Media Server, each image is displayed for
five seconds, and the image list starts over again if the music has not completed
by the time the last picture is finished displaying.
To create a new slideshow:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the Available Playlists list, then click Slideshow.
3 Click New. The New - List Manager dialog box opens.
4 Type a name, then click Create. The Select Media dialog box opens.
5 Click the media files to add, then click OK. The slideshow is added to the
List Manager.
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6 To add music, click Add Music. The Select Media dialog box opens.
7 Click the song you want to play during the slideshow, then click OK. You
can select only one song.
Deleting music from a slideshow
To delete music from a slideshow:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the A vailable Playlists list, then click Slideshow. A list
of available slideshows is displayed.
3 Click the slideshow you want to remove music from, then click Delete
Music
. The music is removed from that slideshow.
Editing a slideshow
To edit an existing slideshow:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the A vailable Playlists list, then click Slideshow. A list
of available slideshows is displayed.
3 Click the slideshow you want to edit, then click Edit. The Edit - List Manager
dialog box opens.
4 Click Add or Delete to add or delete images, and click Up or Down to change
the order of the images.
5 When you are finished editing the slideshow, click Close.
Renaming a slideshow
To rename a slideshow:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the A vailable Playlists list, then click Slideshow. A list
of available slideshows is displayed.
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3 Click the slideshow you want to rename, then click Rename.
4 Type the new name, then press ENTER on the keyboard.
Deleting a slideshow
To delete a slideshow:
1 Open Media Server, then click the List Manager tab.
2 Click the arrow to open the A vailable Playlists list, then click Slideshow. A list
of available slideshows is displayed.
3 Click the slideshow you want to delete, then click Delete.
Viewing and changing network
settings
You can view and change the following information about your computer’s
network settings:
■ Network information
■ Network status
■ Network adapter status
■ Language
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Changing the computer name
You can change the name of the computer as it appears on the DVD player
menus.
To change the computer name:
1 Open Media Server, then click the System tab.
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2 Click Change. The New - Server Name dialog box opens.
3 Type the name you want, then click Update Name.
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Selecting the networ k card
If your computer has more than one network adapter card installed, you must
select the card to use for the network connected to your DVD player.
To select the network card:
1 Open Media Server, click the System tab, then click Cha nge Adapter. The
Network Adapters dialog box opens.
2 Click the appropriate network adapter card, then click OK.
Changing the language
You can change the language for the Media Server program.
To change the language:
1 Open Media Server, then click the System tab.
2 Click Language. The Change Language dialog box opens.
3 Click the language you want, then click OK. The change in language takes
effect the next time you start the Media Server program.
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Playing Media
Playing discs
Before you begin:
1 Turn on the player using the POWER button on the
front of the player. If the player is in Standby power
mode, press
LED turns yellow.
2 Turn on your TV, then set it to the audio/video input
connected to the DVD player.
3 Turn on your audio system (if using an external
amplifier or audio system), then set it to the audio
input connected to the DVD player.
POWER on the remote control. The Power
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To play a disc:
1 Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote control or on the front of the player. The
disc tray opens.
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2 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up. If the disc has no
label and both sides are playable, make sure that the playback side you
want is facing down.
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3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. The disc begins playing. If the disc
is scratched, dirty, or if the DVD is not encoded for Region 1, the disc will
not play.
4 If the disc does not automatically begin playing, press PLAY on the
remote control or on the front of the player.
WarningAlways press STOP to stop playback of a disc before
turning off the player.
5 Press the following remote control buttons for other playback features:
ButtonFunction
PAUSE/STEP
PREV/NEXT
REV/FWD
SLOW
STOP
Press to freeze at the current frame during playback.
Press again to advance one frame at a time. Press
PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press to skip to the previous or next chapter or track.
Press repeatedly to scan backward or forward at variable
speeds during playback.
Press repeatedly to play in slow motion at variable
speeds.
Press to stop playback, then press PLAY to resume
playback. Press STOP twice to stop playback and start
over at the main menu.
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6 Press the following remote control buttons to navigate within disc menus:
ButtonFunction
MENU
ENTER
0-9
RETURN
CLEAR
Press to display the disc menu for the currently loaded
disc.
Press to move the cursor left, right, up, and down in the
disc menu.
Press to make selections in the disc menu.
Press to make direct selections in some disc menus.
Press to display the previous menu or to close the disc
menu.
Press to erase a character when entering names in some
menus.
Playing MP3 CDs
You c an play MP3 files that have been burned (recorded) onto a CD-R or CD-RW.
ImportantTo ensure proper playback of discs burned from MP3 files,
make sure that the files on the MP3 CD have been
recorded at a bit rate of at least 128 kbps.
If there are any gaps (blank data) on multi-session discs,
you may experience playback problems.
To play an MP3 CD:
1 Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc containing MP3 files into the disc tray. The
MP3 main screen opens.
ImportantDepending on the number of tracks or folders on the CD,
2 To select a different folder, use the arrow buttons to highlight the name
of the folder you want, then press
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If the CD contains multiple folders, only the first folder’s
contents are displayed.
Folder track names are abbreviated to twelve characters.
ENTER.
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3 To play a track, use the arrow buttons to navigate to the track you want,
then press
■ To move up and down the track list, press the buttons.
■ To move to the previous or next page, press the buttons.
■ To skip to the previous or next track, press PREV or NEXT.
ENTER.
4 To stop playback, press STOP.
To create a custom playlist for an MP3 CD:
1 Highlight Browse Disc, then press ENTER.
2 Highlight a track you want to add to the playlist, then press ENTER. Repeat
for each track you want to add.
3 When you are finished, highlight Create Prog, then press ENTER. The tracks
you selected are displayed.
4 Highlight the first track, then press PLAY to play the playlist.
Accessing advanced features
Playing discs
Selecting a title
When you play a DVD that contains more than one title, you can select the
title you want.
To select the title:
1 Press TITLE. The DVD’s Title menu opens. If no Title menu opens, the DVD
does not contain multiple titles.
2 Press or the 0-9 buttons to select a title, then press ENTER to start
playback.
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Repeating a scene or segment
You can repeat any segment of a DVD or CD indefinitely.
To repeat a disc segment:
1 Press A-B during playback to select the starting point (point A).
2 Press A-B again to select the ending point (point B). The segment repeats
in a continuous loop.
3 Press A-B again to cancel.
Adjusting the zoom of the image
You can adjust the zoom (scale) of the on-screen image during DVD playback.
To adjust the zoom of the DVD image:
■ Press ZOOM repeatedly. The size of the on-screen image is progressively
increased, then zoom turns off.
Changing angles
Some DVDs contain scenes filmed from multiple angles. If additional angles
are available for a scene, the Angle icon is displayed during playback.
To change the selected angle:
1 Press ANGLE when you see the Angle icon appear on screen during DVD
playback.
2 Press ANGLE repeatedly to select from all available angles on the disc. You
cannot change the angle setting during VCD playback.
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Displaying subtitles
On some DVDs, you can select subtitles in various languages.
To change subtitles:
1 Press SUBTITLE during DVD playback. Subtitles appear on the bottom of
the TV screen.
2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select from all available subtitle languages,
or to turn subtitles off.
Selecting audio format
On some DVDs, you can select from multiple audio formats, such as Dolby
Digital 5.1 or 2-channel stereo. You may also be able to select soundtracks in
multiple languages.
To select audio format or soundtrack:
1 Press AUDIO during DVD playback. The selected audio format or soundtrack
changes.
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2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select from all available audio formats or
soundtracks.
Searching for a location on the disc
You can jump to a specific time, title, chapter, or track on the disc.
To search for a specific location on the disc:
1 Press SEARCH during disc playback. The Search menu opens.
2 Press to select Time, Title/Chapter, or Track.
3 Press 0-9 to enter the time, title/chapter, or track you want. Press CLEAR
to delete a character.
4 Press ENTER to start playback at the location you specified.
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T urning on progressive scan
If you connected the player to your TV using the Component Out jacks, you
can change the video output to Progressive Scan for superior video quality.
To turn on progres sive scan:
■ While playback is stopped, press VIDEO OUT repeatedly to cycle through
the video settings until “Progressive Scan” appears on the screen. You need
to set this only once.
Displaying disc information on the screen
You can select the type of information to display on the TV screen during DVD
playback.
To select the information to display:
1 Press DISPLAY to view information about the disc being played.
2 Press DISPLAY once to view elapsed/remaining time.
3 Press DISPLAY again for detailed disc information such as disc type, title
number, chapter number, angle number, audio soundtrack, and subtitle
language.
4 Press DISPLAY again to turn off the display.
Selecting audio channels
You can select a specific audio channel from all the available audio channels.
To select an audio channel:
1 Press AUDIO during VCD playback.
2 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio channel you want to hear, such
STEREO, LEFT, and RIGHT.
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Playing photo CDs
Photo CDs contain JPG images that you can view on your TV.
To view images on a photo CD:
1 Insert a photo CD into the disc tray. The first image on the disc displays
on the TV screen.
2 To display the previous or next image, press PREV or NEXT.
3 To display a specific image, press the 0-9 buttons to enter the image
number, then press
4 To see the number of the current image, press DISPLAY.
5 To view up to 16 thumbnails of the pictures per page, press TITLE, press
the arrow buttons to highlight the image you want to display, then press
ENTER.
To manipulate the displayed image:
ENTER.
Playing discs
1 To rotate a picture 180°, press the button.
2 To rotate a picture 90° increments, press the ANGLE button.
3 To magnify an image, press ZOOM. While an image is magnified, press
the buttons to scroll the image.
4 To return to normal, press the button.
To create a slideshow of images on a photo CD:
1 Press the buttons to highlight Browse Disc, then press ENTER.
2 Highlight an image you want to add to the slideshow, then press ENTER.
Repeat for each image you want to add.
3 When you are finished, highlight Create Prog, then press ENTER. A list of
the pictures you selected is displayed.
4 Highlight the first image, then press PLAY. The slideshow plays.
5 To stop the slideshow and re-open the menu, press STOP.
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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides some solutions to common
networking and DVD problems. If the suggestions in this
chapter do not correct the problem, see “Getting help” on
page 86.
Network troubleshooting
The DVD player cannot connect to the network.
■ Make sure that Gateway D5 Media Server is installed
and running on the computer.
■ Make sure that you have selected a network card in the
Media Server program. For more information, see
“Selecting the network card” on page 69.
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■ Make sure that your computer has an IP address assigned to it. To check,
open Media Server, then click the
■ Make sure that you do not have a software firewall activated, such as
Norton Antivirus or the Windows XP firewall.
When I try to set up a network connection at the player , I get the
message “No Network Card. Please insert a supported card and
restart.”
■ Make sure that the network PC Card is installed correctly. For more
information, see “Installing the network card” on page 17.
■ Make sure that the PC Card you are using is a supported card. View a list
of supported PC Cards at support.gateway.com
The DVD player searches for a computer , but cannot find one.
■ Make sure that the network PC Card is installed correctly. For more
information, see “Installing the network card” on page 17.
■ Make sure that Gateway D5 Media Server is running on the computer.
■ Turn the DVD player off, then turn it back on again.
■ Restart the computer.
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No songs are found when I try to import the files into Media Server .
■ Open music files in a media player program such as Windows Media Player,
then import music files into the Gateway D5 Media Server program using
the appropriate plugin. For more information, see “Importing media using
plugins” on page 58.
A song starts playing, then it stops for no reason.
■ Try to play the song again. If the song still does not start, make sure that
your network connection is working.
■ If your network uses a wireless access point, restart the access point, then
restart the switch or router.
Media Server cannot find music files that I know are there.
■ Make sure that Media Server is installed and running on the computer that
has the music files.
■ Make sure that the songs are supported formats (MP3 and WMA).
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■ Songs must meet the bit rate requirements (at least 80 kbps for MP3, at
least 48 kbps for WMA). If the media file does not meet the bit rate
requirements of the DVD player, the file is not displayed.
Media Server cannot find picture files that I know are there.
■ Make sure that Media Server is installed and running on the computer that
has the picture files.
■ Place all pictures within a single folder on your computer, then import the
images into Media Server. For more information, see “Importing media
directly from your hard drive” on page 57
Media Server cannot find al l of my pictures .
■ Make sure that the pictures are JPEG or JPG format.
■ Pictures must be at least 171 pixels in width and 108 pixels in height.
Media Server cannot find the movies on my hard drive.
■ Make sure that Media Server is installed and running on the computer that
has the movie files.
■ Open movie files in a media player program such as Windows Media Player,
then import them into Media Server. For more information, see “Importing
media using plugins” on page 58.
■ Make sure that they are supported movie formats (MPEG-1 and MPEG-2).
AVI files are not supported.
■ MPEGs must not have a display rate greater than 3 MB/sec.
DVD troubleshooting
The player does not have power.
■ Make sure that the AC power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet.
■ Make sure that the POWER button on the front of the player is pressed in.
■ Make sure that the player is not in sleep mode (press POWER on the remote
control).
No picture appears on my TV.
■ Make sure that the video cables are securely plugged into the player and
the TV.
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■ If the video cables are damaged, replace them.
■ Make sure that the player is connected to the correct TV input.
■ Make sure that the video input on the TV is set to view the DVD player.
■ Make sure that video is set to the correct mode. Press the VIDEO OUT button
on the remote control until a picture is visible.
The picture on my TV has a lot of static, or “noise”
■ Make sure that the DVD is not dirty or flawed.
■ If the picture output from your player goes through your VCR to get to
your TV, the copy-protection signal used on some DVDs could diminish
the picture quality. Try connecting the player directly to the TV. If you still
experience problems, try connecting your player to your TV’s S-Video
input.
The DVD picture does not fill the screen on my standard television.
■ Change the aspect ratio. For more information, see “To set the aspect ratio:”
on page 38.
■ If the picture does not change, the DVD’s aspect ratio may be fixed and
cannot be adjusted.
No sound plays while playing media through the player .
■ Make sure that all audio cables are securely plugged in.
■ If any audio or speaker cables are damaged, replace them.
■ Make sure that the volume is turned up on your TV.
■ Make sure that the player’s audio settings match your TV and audio system
settings.
■ The player may be in Pause, Slow Motion, or Forward/Reverse Scan mode.
PLAY on the remote control to return to normal playback mode.
Press
There is no surround effect during playback of Dolby Digita l
soundtrack.
■ Make sure your audio cables are correctly connected. For more
information, see “Connecting the player” on page 15.
■ Depending on the DVD, the audio output may not use all 5.1 channels,
but instead output mono or stereo sound, even if the soundtrack is
recorded in Dolby Digital format.
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I keep hearing a loud hu m or noise.
■ Make sure that all components in your audio system are securely
plugged in.
■ Make sure that you keep your audio system’s cables away from a
transformer or motor, and that you keep them at least 10 feet away from
a TV or fluorescent lights.
■ Move your TV away from your audio components.
■ The plugs and jacks may be dirty. Unplug them, then wipe them clean with
a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
■ Clean the DVD.
The remote control does not work.
■ Point the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.
■ Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the player.
■ Move closer to the player when using the remote control.
■ Replace the batteries.
The DVD does not play.
■ Make sure that there is a DVD in the tray.
■ If the DVD has two playable sides, make sure that the side you want to
play is facing down in the tray.
■ The DVD may be warped and unplayable.
■ The region code on the DVD may not be Region 1.
■ Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the DVD and
leave the player turned on for about half an hour to dry the condensation.
The DVD does not start playing from the beginning.
■ Resume Play is active. Press STOP twice, then restart DVD playback.
When I play a DVD, the voice audio is really quiet, but the music is
really loud.
■ Your player may be outputting a 5.1-channel sound signal, while you have
only stereo speakers connected. Check your audio settings and speaker
connections.
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Getting help
If the troubleshooting information in this chapter does not solve your problem,
contact Gateway Technical Support at 800-846-2301, Monday through Friday,
from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Central Time.
TDD technical support (for the hearing impaired) is available weekdays from
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time, and weekends from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central Time.
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Specifications
Video
Video Out1.0Vp-p 75Ω sync, negative polarity, RCA pin
jack (1)
A
S-Video Out
(separate Y and C
signal output)
Component Vide o Out
(progressive/
interlace scan modes)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Cl ass B dig ita l dev ice , purs uant to Par t 15 o f th e FC C rul es. Thes e li mits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
B
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This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one 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.
These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.
CautionChanges or modifications not expressly approved by
Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your
authority to operate the product.
Canada
Industry Canada (IC)
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry 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 safety statement
All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety
standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser
Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance
Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
WarningUse of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified in this manual may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure
of a CD or DVD drive.
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California Proposition 65 W arning
WarningThis product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects
or reproductive harm.
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or
transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are
made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or
change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is
not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates,
consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com
special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual,
even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
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