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Contents
Using the Gateway 205 Projector....................................1
Features...........................................................2
Projectorfront ......................................................3
Projectorback ......................................................4
Projectortop .......................................................6
Projectorbottom ....................................................8
Cables ............................................................9
Remotecontrol ....................................................11
Remotefront ...................................................12
Remoteback...................................................14
Settinguptheprojector..............................................16
Connectingcomponents .............................................17
Connectingtoyourcomputer ......................................17
ConnectingtoaDVDplayerorVCR ................................19
Connectingtoasatellitedish ......................................21
Operatingtheprojector ..............................................22
Startingtheprojector ............................................22
OSDoptions ...................................................23
Shuttingdowntheprojector .......................................26
Maintainingtheprojector .............................................27
Changingthelampmodule........................................27
Cleaningtheprojector............................................30
Accessories .......................................................31
Troubleshooting ....................................................32
Firststeps .....................................................32
Commonproblemsandsolutions ...................................33
LEDstatus.....................................................35
On-screenstatusmessages .......................................35
Specifications......................................................36
Displaysizechart ...............................................37
Timingchart ...................................................38
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information .........................39
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Using the
Gateway 205
Projector
Read this guide to find out how to:
■ Use the projector safely
■ Use the remote control
■ Set up and connect the projector
■ Start and turn off the projector
■ Use the On-screen display (OSD) menus
■ Replace the lamp module
■ Troubleshoot typical hardware problems
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Features
The Gateway 205 is a high-resolution projector with:
■ Compact, lightweight design
■ Full-function remote including laser pointer and mouse controls
■ 16 million-color display capability
■ Ultra-high brightness projection lamp
■ High-quality manual zoom lens
■ On-screen display (OSD) menus for easy adjustment
■ One-button AUTO adjust for best display image
■ Easy Keystone correction for distorted images
■ Component video compatibility
Before using your projector please read the following safety instructions:
For a complete list of safety precautions, see “Important safety information”
on page 39.
Warning Do not cover the lens while the lamp is on.
Warning To project your eyes, do not look into the projector’s light
source.
Warning Make sure that you provide adequate ventilation for the
projector. Do not block the ventilation holes in the case.
Warning To prevent electrical shock, never open the projector case.
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Projector front
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Projector front
Item Icon Description
Infrared remote sensor Picks up the signal from the remote control.
Projection lens Projects the image on the screen.
Adjustor-foot release button Press to release the adjustor-foot. For more
information, see “Setting up the projector” on
page 16.
Projection
lens
Adjustor-foot
release button
Infrared
remote
sensor
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Projector back
AC Power connector
Kensington lock
Infrared remote sensor
USB port
PC/HD port
S-Video port
Video port
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Item Icon Description
PC/HD port PC: Plug the video cable from your computer into
this port. See “Connecting to your computer” on
page 17.
HD: Plugacomponentvideocableintothisport.For
more information, see “Connecting to a satellite
dish” on page 21.
USB port Plug the USB cable into this port so you can use
the remote control as a mouse.
Video port Plug the video connector from a composite video
cable into this port. For more information, see “To
connecttheprojector to a DVD player or VCR using
composite video:” on page 19.
S-Video port Plug an S-Video cable into this port. For more
information, see “To connect the projector to a DVD
player or VCR using S-Video:” on page 20.
Infrared remote sensor Picks up the signal from the remote control.
Kensington™ lock slot Connect a Kensington cable lock to this slot to
secure the projector to an object.
AC power connector Plug an AC power cable into this connector.
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Projector top
POWER button
SOURCE button
AUTO button
BLANK button
Power indicator
Lamp indicator
Lens adjustment wheels
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Item Icon Description
Power indicator Displays power status. For more information, see
“LED status” on page 35.
Lens adjustment wheels Manually focus or zoom the display image.
Lamp indicator Displays lamp status. For more information, see
“LED status” on page 35.
POWER button Press to turn the power off and on.
AUTO button Press to automatically adjust the display image to
the best settings for the video input source.
This function is only available when the projector is
connected to your computer.
BLANK button Press to select a blue display screen.
SOURCE button Press to select the video input source.
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Projector bottom
Item Icon Description
Lamp access panel Removethetwoscrewstoaccess thelampbay. For
more information, see “Changing the lamp module”
on page 27.
Adjustor-foot Press the button on the front of the projector to
releasetheadjustor-foot. For more information,see
“Setting up the projector” on page 16.
Adjustor-foot
Lamp access panel
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Cables
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Cables
The projector comes with several cables so you can connect to your computer
or other video component. See “Connecting components” on page 17.
Important The Gateway 205 does not support internal audio. You
must use an external audio source, such as the speakers
with your computer, to receive an audio signal.
Cable Description
AC power cable. Use this cable to connect
the projector to a correctly grounded
electrical outlet or surge protector.
VGA cable. Connectthiscabletosendthe
video signal from your computer to the
projector.
USB cable. Use this cable to connect your
computer to the projector so youcanuse the
remote control as a mouse.
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Composite video cable. Use this cable to
connect a video component, such as a DVD
player or VCR, to the projector.
The video signal is carried through a single
video (yellow) connection.
The two additional connectors carry the left
(white) and right (red) channel audio signals
to an audio receiver.
S-Video cable. Use this cable to connect a
video component, such as a DVD player or
VCR, to the projector.
The video signal is split into two signals,
black-and-white and color.This type of cable
produces a better picture than the
single-connector from the composite video
cable.
This cable provides no audio output.
Component video cable. Use this cable to
connect a video component, such as a
progressive-scan DVD player or satellite
dish, to the projector.
The video signal is split into three signals,
oneblack-and-whiteand twocolor. Thistype
cable provides the best possible picture.
This cable provides no audio output.
Cable Description
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Remote control
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Remote control
The infrared remote sensors are located on the front and back of the projector.
The distance between the sensors and remote control should not exceed
29.5 feet (9 meters) for the remote control to function correctly.
To insert batteries in the remote control:
1 Remove the battery compartment cover.
2 Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that the
+ and – symbols match the + and – symbols inside the battery
compartment.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Remote front
POWER
button
SOURCE
button
L-Mouse
button
Joystick
BLANK
button
MENU
button
R-Mouse
button
Enter
button
AUTO
button
LASER
button
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Item Description
POWER Press to turn the projector on and off.
SOURCE Press to view the current video input source and switch between video input
sources.
L-Mouse Mouse active: Use as the left mouse button.
Zoom active: Increase the size of the display image.
Joystick OSD active: Move up and down to highlight OSD sub-menus and left and right
to adjust OSD options.
OSD inactive: Move the cursor within the display image.
Zoom active: Move within the zoomed display image.
For more information about the OSD options, see “OSD options” on page 23.
BLANK Press to view a blank screen. Choose between blue, black, green, and a
Gateway Logo screen.
MENU Press to view the OSD. Press again toexit. For more information abouttheOSD
options, see “OSD options” on page 23.
R-Mouse Mouse active: Use as the right mouse button.
Zoom active: Decrease the size of the display image.
Enter Press to select an OSD option. For more information about the OSD options,
see “OSD options” on page 23.
AUTO Press to automatically adjust the display image to the best settingsfor the video
input source.
This option is only available when connected to your computer.
LASER Press to activate the laser pointer.
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Remote back
STILL
button
RESIZE
button
MOUSE DRAG
button
KEYSTONE
buttons
ZOOM
buttons
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Item Description
STILL Press to freeze the display image.
RESIZE Presstoscalethedisplayimageuponesize,orbackdowntotheoriginal
size.
MOUSE DRAG Press to activate mouse drag, click on the object that you want to move,
then use the joystick to move the object around in the display image.
KEYSTONE Press the button to correct a display image that is wider at the top, and
press the button to correct a display image that is wider at the bottom.
To eliminate text distortion, do not use when displaying text or spreadsheets.
ZOOM Press the and button to zoom the display image in and out. Use the
joystick to move within the zoomed display image.
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Setting up the projector
To set up the projector:
1 Place the projector on a sturdy cart or table close to other components you
plan to connect to the projector and an electrical outlet.
2 Point the projector lens towards a blank wall or projection screen.
3 Press the button on the front of the projector to release the adjustor-foot
so you can adjust the tilt angle of the projector.
4 Plug the AC power cable into the AC power (AC IN) connector on the back
of the projector, then plug the other end into a correctly grounded
electrical outlet or surge protector.
Adjustor-foot
release button
Adjustor-foot
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Connecting components
You can connect the projector to your computer, DVD player or VCR, and
satellite dish receiver.
To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR, go to “Connecting to a DVD
player or VCR” on page 19.
To connect the projector to a satellite dish, go to “Connecting to a satellite dish”
on page 21.
Connecting to your computer
To connect the projector to your computer:
1 Plug the VGA cable into the blue PC/HD port on the back of the projector,
then plug the other end into the blue video port on the back of your
computer.
Tips & Tricks Ifyouareconnecting toanotebook,youmay needto make
adjustments to the notebook’s display settings to view the
display image through the projector. See the
documentation that came with your notebook for
information about changing display settings.
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2 If you want to use the remote control as a mouse, plug the USB cable into
the USB port on the back of the projector, then plug the other end into
a USB port on the back of your computer.
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