Gateway GTW-L17M103 User Manual

Setting upTroubleshootingYour Gateway 17" LCD TVuser'sguide

6Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comComposite cable (AV cable)Power adapterPower cordTV antenna cableUser guide09200.book Page

7Accessorieswww.gateway.comAccessoriesYou can purchase these optional accessories for your LCD TV: Cable kits. Gateway cable kits consist of high-qua

8Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comTurning on your LCD TVTo turn on your LCD TV:1 Push the two release tabs and remove the cabl

9Turning on your LCD TVwww.gateway.com4 Plug the power cord into the power adapter, then plug other end of the power adapter into a correctly grounded

10Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comFront controlsInputHeadphone JackMuteExitChannel– and +PowerVolumeandMenuRemote Control Sen

11Front controlswww.gateway.comButton DescriptionHeadphone jack Connects headphones.Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do

12Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comBack panel connectionsConnector DescriptionPower, RGB, and DVI connections See “Power, RGB,

13Back panel connectionswww.gateway.comPower, RGB, and DVI connectionsYou must remove the cable guard to access these connections. For more informatio

14Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comAudio and video connectionsYou must remove the video connection panel to access these conne

15Remote controlwww.gateway.comRemote controlButton FunctionPOWER. Turns the LCD TV on and off.AUDIO SOURCE. Selects the audio source when PIP mode is

16Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comEXIT. Exits the OSD.Aspect. Cycles through standard and widescreen viewing modes.MUTE. Turn

17Remote controlwww.gateway.comInserting batteriesTo install batteries: Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match th

18Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.com09200.book Page 18 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM

219ConnectingComponentsRead this chapter to learn how to connect: DVD players VCRs Off-air TV and cable TV ComputersWarning Before connecting any

20Chapter 2: Connecting Componentswww.gateway.comUnderstanding video connectionsYour LCD TV has three types of standard video connections. You should

21Connecting componentswww.gateway.comConnecting componentsUsing composite videoUse composite video to connect components such as a DVD player, set to

22Chapter 2: Connecting Componentswww.gateway.comUsing S-VideoUse S-Video to connect components such as a DVD player, set top box, VCR, or video camer

23Connecting componentswww.gateway.comUsing coaxial (RF) audio and videoUse coaxial video to connect components such as a cable box, VCR, or antenna.T

24Chapter 2: Connecting Componentswww.gateway.comConnecting a computerUsing DVI videoTo connect your computer using DVI video:1 Connect the DVI connec

25Connecting a computerwww.gateway.comUsing RGB videoTo connect your computer using RGB video:1 Connect the 15-pin Analog-In (RGB) connector on your c

iContents1 Introducing Your Gateway LCD TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . .

26Chapter 2: Connecting Componentswww.gateway.com09200.book Page 26 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM

327Adjusting YourLCD TV SettingsRead this chapter to learn how to adjust your LCD TV settings from the on-screen display (OSD).09200.book Page 27 We

28Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comUsing the OSDYour LCD TV features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save c

29Using the OSDwww.gateway.comOSD menus and options (TV, S-Video, Video1, and Video2 mode)You can use these OSD menus and options to adjust various se

30Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comOtherTuner Source. Sets the source for the tuner.Select Cable for cable, or Air for an anten

31Using the OSDwww.gateway.comOSD menus and options (DVI and RGB video mode)BasicAuto Adjust. Automatically adjusts the settings for the video input s

32Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comSoundVolume. Adjusts the volume level.Treble. Adjusts the treble.Bass. Adjusts the bass.Bala

33Using the OSDwww.gateway.comSetting the sleep timerThe sleep timer lets you set a time delay to turn off your LCD TV automatically.To set the sleep

34Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comUsing parental controlsThe parental controls feature prevents viewers from watching programs

35Using the OSDwww.gateway.com4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000. For more informat

ii A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.com6 Press the Channel + or – buttons to select each rating, and press MENU to set the rating t

37Using the OSDwww.gateway.com9 Press the Channel + or – buttons to select each rating, press MENU to set the total rating to BLOCKED, then press EXIT

38Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comSetting a passwordYou control access to the parental controls with a password. The default p

39Using the OSDwww.gateway.com4 Use the number pad to enter your password when prompted. If you have not set a password, enter 0000.5 Press the Volume

40Chapter 3: Adjusting Your LCD TV Settingswww.gateway.comResetting your customized passwordIf you forget your password there is a way to reset it.To

441Maintenance andTroubleshootingRead this chapter to learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your LCD TV.09200.book Page 41 Wednesday, August 13, 20

42Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comCleaning and maintenanceCleaning the screen Do not use substances such as glass cleaners,

43Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comTroubleshootingUse the following information to solve common problems.You cannot see a picture Make sure that the pow

44Chapter 4: Maintenance and Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comYou can see a picture but you cannot hear sound Make sure that the volume is not turned do

A45Safety,Regulatory, andLegal InformationRegulatory compliance statementsUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Unintentional

11IntroducingYour GatewayLCD TVThis chapter provides basic information about your Gateway LCD TV.Read this chapter to learn about: Features Warnings

46Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Informationwww.gateway.comThis equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

47Regulatory compliance statementswww.gateway.comLaser safety statementAll Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate

48Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Informationwww.gateway.comPower linesDo not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it coul

49Noticeswww.gateway.comNoticesCopyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USAAll Rights ReservedThis publicat

50Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Informationwww.gateway.com09200.book Page 50 Wednesday, August 13, 2003 9:26 PM

51IndexAaccessories 7adjustbrightness 29, 31color 31contrast 29, 31screen width 32sound 29, 32TV settings 29antennaconnecting 23connection 1

52 Ffeatures 2front controls 10Hheadphone jack 11IImage menu 29input button 11Mmaintenance 41, 42menu button 11, 28mute/exit button 11Oon-scr

MAN MON 17" LCD TV GDE R0 6/03

2Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.comFeaturesYour LCD TV features: Bright, flicker-free image Automatic detection and conversio

3Important safeguardswww.gateway.comImportant safeguardsWarnings and precautions Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation o

4Chapter 1: Introducing Your Gateway LCD TVwww.gateway.com Do not place your LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place your

5Package contentswww.gateway.comPackage contentsAlong with your LCD TV, the packaging box contains the following items:Remote controlTwo AAA batteries