Zenith C13A03D, H32G47DT INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

The model and serial number of the DestinationTM II PC/TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

MODEL NO.____________________________________

SERIAL NO.____________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three-wire ground type plug.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user may be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Gateway, Inc. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

3-WIRE COMM-WARN B-3/99	DestinationTM II PC/TV is a trademark of Gateway, Inc.
	© Copyright 2000 Gateway, Inc.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type alternating-current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three-wire ground-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

(Continued on next page)

PORTABLE CART WARNING

206-3489-O 3-WIRE GRND

P A G E 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Continued from previous page)

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions

Ground Clamp

		Antenna Lead in Wire
		Antenna Lead in Wire
		Antenna Discharge Unit
		(NEC Section 810-20)
		Grounding Conductor
Electric Service		(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service
Equipment		Ground Clamps
		Ground Clamps
		Power Service Grounding
		Electrode System (NEC
		Art 250, Part H)

NEC - National Electrical Code

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

P A G E 4

206-3489-O

Table of Contents

This operating and installation guide is divided into three sections:

6 thru 13, Computer Section - Setting up the Destination II PC/TV to be used as a computer monitor. 14 thru 43, TV Section - Setting up the TV’s features.

44 thru 46, Installer section - A special section with information and instructions primarily used by qualified electronics servicer/technicians to configure or adjust the operational features of this TV.

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Closed Captions/Text menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Alarm (Set a TV Automatic Turn-on Time) . . . . . . . . 30 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Optional: Computer Setups
Using the Destination II PC/TV as a Computer Monitor
Overview: Computer Monitor Setup . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 6
Computer Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7 - 8
Video/S-Video Loop-out Setups . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 9
Windows Environment Image Enhancements . . .	. . . 10
Windows Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 11
Computer Mode Remote Key Command Functions	12 - 13
Step 1. TV Connections
TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup
TV Hookup Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 14
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 15
Cable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 16
Antenna with VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 17
Cable service with VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 18
S-VHS VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 19
External Amplifier (Audio Out Hookups) . . . . . .	. . . 20
Step 2. TV Reception Setup & Channel Search
Auto Program: Select Antenna, or Cable service
and do a channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 21
Front Panel Controls/Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 22
Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode . . . . . . .	. . . 23
On-Screen Menus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 24

Step 3. Customize the Destination II PC/TV’s

Features

Setup Menu (Start with page 21, Auto Program)
Add/Del/Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 25
Channel Labels (Preset and Custom) . . . . . . . .	26 - 27

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Video Menu/Computer Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Parental Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 35

Other Menus and On-Screen Displays

Source menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Channel/Time/Audio Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Alarm menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sleep Timer menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Volume Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Closed Captions/Text menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ch Preview menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remote Control Programming to Control Other Products

Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Amplifier Volume Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 AutoFind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Programming Product Name Brand Codes . . . . . . 41 - 42 Remote Modes (TV, Cable, VCR, Aux) Key Functions . . 43

Installer/Service Information

Note: This information is provided for technically qualified service personnel only. Settings should not be changed by the average user!

Installer Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45 - 46

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 - 48

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Destination II PC/TV Warranty

206-3643

P A G E 5

Overview: Computer Monitor Setup

Read the following overview/instructions to set up your Destination II PC/TV as a Computer Monitor

Using Your Destination II TV as a Computer Monitor (pages 6 - 13)

Connect your Computer to the TV using the cable provided in the accessory packet supplied with the TV, follow the hookup instructions on pages 7 and 8.

PC You can make a direct hookup to the TV’s front or rear computer connectors without using any adapters.

MAC Macintosh configurations are not supported by Gateway.

Video Mirror Connections (Optional)

The computer image can be sent to both the TV screen and a computer monitor at the same time by using the video mirror connection, follow the instructions on page 8.

PC Direct connection to the TV’s connectors using the cable provided in the accessory packet.

MAC Macintosh configurations are not supported by Gateway.

Adjust the Computer Display Output to the Destination II PC/TV Requirements

PC If you connect your computer to the Rear “default connection” Port, it supports both the optimum

800 x 600 @ 60 Hz computer display output settings as well as other resolutions and refresh rates.

If you connect your computer to the Front Port on the

Destination II PC/TV, set your Computer display output settings to SVGA 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz.

Set Up the Destination II TV for Computer Requirements

PC If your Computer is hooked up to the TV’s rear computer port (default connection port), choose the REAR COMPUTER SVGA source by pressing TV/VCR SOURCE repeatedly on the remote control to select it and then press ENTER. (The default computer source setting is Rear Computer SVGA.)

If your Computer is hooked up to the TV’s front computer port (800 x 600 @60 Hz), choose

the FRONT COMPUTER SVGA source by pressing TV/VCR SOURCE repeatedly on the remote control to select it and then press ENTER.

Additional Computer Image Enhancements (Optional)

Additional computer output adjustments to optimize the computer image quality appearing on the TV screen.

PC See page 10 for Windows environment.

Troubleshooting

Problems? See troubleshooting on page 11 for PC Computer/TV problems.

Notes

•Avoid using hookup cables of excessive length (longer than 25 feet). Long cables can adversely affect image quality and Computer/TV performance.

•Not all computer cables will work with the Destination II PC/TV. Special extension cables are available from Gateway.

P A G E 6

206-3602

Computer Hook Up

Here is the basic setup to use the Destination II PC/TV as a computer monitor. The default computer connection setup is to the rear computer input jack, with the default computer source Rear Computer SVGA.

Make the basic connections as shown.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Destination II PC/TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current.

Computer Video "Card" Output

Video Out to

Computer

Monitor

Back of

Computer

Computer Sound

"Card" Output

TV front

video in L audio R

3	Using the remote, choose the computer as
	the viewing source. Press TV/VCR SOURCE
	repeatedly until “REAR COMPUTER SVGA”
	(Rear Computer in) is shown on the TV
	screen, or “FRONT COMPUTER SVGA” (Front
	Computer in) is shown on the TV screen.
4	Boot up your computer. As it warms up
	the TV will adapt to your computer.

"Video Mirror"

Cable

The Destination II PC/TV is configured with the default computer connection being the rear computer input. This connection offers the most resolution options and refresh rates.

(The default computer source is Rear Computer SVGA.)

For convenience, a front computer input jack is also provided. However, to use it, the computer display output must be set to the optimum setting SVGA 800 x 600 @ 60Hz. Specify FRONT COMPUTER SVGA in the Source menu or press TV/VCR SOURCE repeatedly to select it, then press ENTER. If using the front computer input, no picture will appear on the screen until Windows has started.

Components may vary from those in the illustration.

On some notebook models you must locate the “display toggle key” and switch the display to “external.” Refer to the instructions for your computer.

TV back

C
O
M	ANTENNA
P	ANTENNA
P	CABLE
U	CABLE
T
E
R
I	S-VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO IN	R- AUDIO- L
N
	M.P.I.	VIDEO AUX IN	R- AUDIO- L
Video Out	M.P.I.
Video Out	R
	R
	AUDIO OUT		R- AUDIO- L
	L	COMPUTER
	L	AUDIO

Connections to TV front or rear computer port, with computer sound card output

to front or rear R - Audio - L inputs.

206-3643

P A G E 7

Computer Hook Up

An accessory packet is included with all models. A 15-ft. cable with a “video mirror” is featured for providing a computer image to two monitors—an additional monitor and your Destination II PC/TV.

1	Make the connections with the 15-ft. “video-mirror” cable as
	shown. Also refer to the preceding page for audio connections
	and “Using the monitor function.”

video in L audio R

TV back

(800 x 600 @60 Hz)

C
O
M	ANTENNA
P	ANTENNA
U	CABLE
T
E
R
I	S-VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO IN R- AUDIO- L
N		Back of
		Back of
		computer
	M.P.I.	VIDEO AUX IN R- AUDIO- L
Video Out	M.P.I.
Video Out	R
	AUDIO OUT	R- AUDIO- L
	L	COMPUTER
	L	AUDIO

Actual appearance of components may vary

Cable for "video mirror"

	Video cable
	from monitor
Your TV must be plugged in—not necessarily turned
on—for the computer monitor to function.
You can ”Daisy Chain” up to 4 other TVs via S-video	Computer monitor
loop out and see the computer display on more TV
sets (see next page for set up instructions).

P A G E 8

206-3643

Computer, PC/TV Loop-Out Setups

S-Video Loop-out from Master TV to other TVs

S-Video/Video Loop-Out Setups

You can “daisy-chain” the TV’s S-Video or Video output to up to 4 other TVs: Send the computer image (and sound, see page 20) to a “Master” TV and then to other TVs connected in a daisychain series

Notes

•These setups require factory menu item 25 NTSC SCANCARD, default value “0” to be changed to “1”. (See Installer/Service section for instructions regarding how to change factory menu item default values.)

•The cables shown in each of these setups are not supplied with the Destination II PC/TV. See your Gateway dealer to purchase the necessary cables or for further information.

Setup for Looping-Out S-Video/Video Computer Image to a Master TV & other TVs

1.With the Computer and Destination II PC/TV disconnected from power, make S-Video or Video connections as shown.

2.Connect Computer and TV(s) to power, first turn on the PC/TV, TVs, and then the Computer.

SOURCE

REAR COMPUTER NTSC OUT

PRESS:

SOURCE TO CHANGE

ENTER TO ACTIVATE

3.On the Destination II PC/TV, select TV source “REAR COMPUTER NTSC OUT” using the TV’s Source menu.

4.On the Computer, set display image to 800 x

600@ 60Hz or SVGA.

5.On the Daisy-chained TVs, select the S-Video Input as the viewing source.

Viewing Sources Note: Be sure to follow instructions supplied with your computer, and TV(s) for selecting viewing sources. Computer image should appear on your Master and other TVs connected in series.

	Back of computer
					ABC
	Video cable
	from monitor				Computer
Cable for					Computer
Cable for					Computer Monitor
"video mirror"					Computer Monitor
		TV back
Computer
input to
Master TV	O				Actual
	M				Actual
	C
	P	ANTENNA			appearance of
	E	CABLE			appearance of
	U	CABLE
	T
	R				components
	N				components
	I	S-VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO IN	R- AUDIO- L
					may vary
	Video Out	M.P.I.	VIDEO AUX IN R- AUDIO- L
	Video Out	R
		AUDIO OUT		R- AUDIO- L
		L	COMPUTER
		L	AUDIO

Master TV's Computer output to other TVs

in the "Daisy Chain"

ABC ABC ABC ABC

Video Loop-out from Master TV to other TVs

	Back of computer
				ABC
	Video cable
	from monitor			Computer
Cable for				Computer
Cable for				Computer Monitor
"video mirror"				Computer Monitor
		TV back
Computer
input to
Master TV	C
	O
	M	ANTENNA		Actual
	P	ANTENNA
	T	CABLE
	U	CABLE
	E			appearance of
	R
	NI	S-VIDEO OUT	S-VIDEO IN R- AUDIO- L
				components
	Video Out	M.P.I.	VIDEO AUX IN R- AUDIO- L	may vary
	Video Out	R		may vary
		AUDIO OUT	R- AUDIO- L
		L	COMPUTER
		L	AUDIO

Master TV's Computer output to other TVs

in the "Daisy Chain"

ABC ABC ABC ABC

206-3643

P A G E 9

PC: Windows Environment

Setting your computer for optimum picture output in the Windows operating system environment

WINDOWS Environment

The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your computer’s picture output to optimum display quality.

1.Hook up your computer to the Destination II PC/TV. Turn on the Destination II and then the COMPUTER.

2.Open your CONTROL PANEL and click on DISPLAY PROPERTIES.

3.Click on APPEARANCE. This is where you will make the changes for a Presentation Display.

At this time you will CREATE a NEW SCHEME or display for Presentation Display. Once you have created this “new scheme” you’ll be able to quickly switch between Normal and Presentation display Scheme. Once you have made the changes to your computer Scheme, then SAVE AS a Classroom Display. Use the following steps to change each ITEM, FONT and COLOR for optimum computer image viewing on the TV screen.

1.Select under the ITEM and start with ACTIVE TITLE BAR.

•Select SIZE to 28

•Select COLOR to GREY

•Select FONT

•Select TIMES NEW ROMAN

•Select SIZE 18

•Select COLOR of BLACK

2.Select under the ITEM category CAPTION BUTTONS

•Select SIZE of 25

3.Select under the ITEM category ICON

•Select SIZE of 40

•Select FONT SIZE of 20

•Select FONT of TIMES NEW ROMAN (BOLD) Technical Update: Optimum Display November 1998

4.Select under the ITEM category ICON SPACING (Horizontal)

•Select SIZE of 100

5.Select under the ITEM category ICON SPACING (Vertical)

•Select SIZE of 100

6.Select under the ITEM category INACTIVE TITLE BAR

•Select SIZE of 30

•Select FONT SIZE of 18