Gateway DVD Recorder AR 230 User Manual

Gateway DVD Recorder  
user'sguide  
AR-230  
Configuring  
Setting up  
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Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connecting audio components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Recording a TV channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Recording from a VCR or camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Setting up a timed recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Editing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Renaming a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Protecting a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
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Erasing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
B Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
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Checking Out  
Your DVD  
Recorder 1  
Read this chapter to learn about:  
DVD recorder features and accessories  
Safety information  
Ports, jacks, and connectors  
Display panel  
Remote control  
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Features  
Composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs  
Composite video, S-Video, and DV Link (IEEE 1394) inputs  
Optical and coaxial digital audio jacks  
Playback of most discs, including CD, DVD, VCD, and SVCD  
Record DVD+R and DVD+RW discs for TV, VCR, and camcorder  
Disc Tools providing easy to follow instructions for playing and recording  
discs  
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Features  
Compatible discs  
Your DVD recorder can play the following types of discs:  
DVD-Video with the regional code 1 (North America)  
DVD-R/RW recorded in DVD-Video format and finalized  
DVD+R/RW recorded in DVD-Video format and finalized  
VCD  
Audio CD  
CD-R/RW  
Your DVD recorder can record on the following types of discs:  
DVD+R  
DVD+RW  
Your DVD recorder cannot play:  
Unfinalized discs  
DVDs with a regional code other than 1 (North America)  
DVD-RW discs recorded in VR format  
DVD-ROM  
DVD AUDIO  
CD-ROM  
PHOTO CD  
SACD  
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Package contents  
In addition to your DVD recorder, the shipping package contains:  
Remote control  
AC power cord  
Composite audio/video cable  
RF (coaxial) cable  
2 AAA batteries  
User’s guide  
Accessories  
You can purchase these optional accessories for your DVD player:  
Cable kits. Gateway cable kits contain high-quality gold cables of various  
lengths, including:  
RCA audio cable  
RCA component video cable  
RCA composite video cable  
S-Video cable  
Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.  
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Safety information  
Safety information  
Warning  
Risk of electric shock - Do not open  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the case.  
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the  
case voids the warranty.  
Have your DVD recorder repaired by qualified service  
personnel only.  
Warnings and precautions  
Do not place your hands, face, or objects close to the ventilation openings  
of your DVD recorder. Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too  
close to the DVD recorder.  
Disconnect all cables before moving your DVD recorder. Moving your  
DVD recorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause  
fire or electric shock danger.  
Do not expose your DVD recorder to rain or moisture.  
Keep your DVD recorder away from excessive dust, high temperatures,  
moisture, or direct sunlight.  
Use your DVD recorder in a well-ventilated area and do not cover the  
ventilation openings.  
Do not modify your DVD recorder or use an unshielded power cord or  
video input source cable, or you may experience excessive interference.  
Disconnect your DVD recorder and unplug the power cord when not used  
for a long period of time.  
If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off your  
DVD recorder, then disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Make sure that  
your video input source cable is connected correctly, then reconnect your  
DVD recorder to the electrical outlet.  
Disconnect your DVD recorder from the electrical outlet before cleaning  
or performing maintenance. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only  
a slightly damp cloth for cleaning.  
Do not place your DVD recorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your  
DVD recorder may fall, causing serious damage.  
Do not place your DVD recorder on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surfaces.  
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Never place your DVD recorder near or over a radiator or heat source.  
Do not install your DVD recorder in an enclosed area unless correct  
ventilation is provided.  
Your DVD recorder should be operated from the type of power source  
indicated on the label. If the type of available power is unknown, consult  
your electrician or local power company.  
Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord  
near high traffic areas.  
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result  
in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
Unplug your DVD recorder and contact qualified service personnel if:  
The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
Liquid has been spilled into your DVD recorder.  
Your DVD recorder has been exposed to water or moisture.  
Your DVD recorder does not operate normally when the operating  
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered  
by the operating instructions.  
Your DVD recorder has been dropped or the cabinet has been  
damaged.  
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Front  
Front  
Record  
Play  
Display  
panel  
Source  
Open/Close  
Stop  
Power  
Disc tray  
DV-Link Line in  
jack jacks  
Component  
Description  
Open/Close  
Source  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Changes the video source.  
Starts a recording.  
Record  
Play  
Starts disc playback.  
Stop  
Stops playback or recording.  
Displays current status information.  
Display panel  
Line in jacks  
Plug a composite video device, such as a VCR, into  
these ports.  
DV-Line jack  
Disc tray  
Power  
Plug a digital device, such as a camcorder, to this IEEE  
1394 port.  
Holds the disc. Place the disc into the tray with the  
label-side up.  
Turns your DVD recorder on and off.  
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Display panel  
DVD  
VCD  
MP3  
DVD+RW  
Record  
Play  
SVCD  
CD  
JPEG DVD+R  
DVD SVCD VCD  
CD  
MP3  
JPEG +RW  
+R  
TIMER  
Pause  
Disc status  
TIMER  
Icon  
Description  
Play  
DVD  
SVCD  
VCD  
CD  
This icon appears when a disc is playing.  
This icon appears when a DVD is playing.  
This icon appears when an SVCD is playing.  
This icon appears when a VCD is playing  
This icon appears when a CD is playing  
MP3  
This icon appears when a disc that contains MP3  
files is playing.  
JPEG  
This icon appears when a disc that contains JPEG  
files is playing.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Record  
This icon appears when a DVD+RW disc is playing.  
This icon appears when a DVD+R disc is playing.  
This icon appears when your DVD recorder is  
recording to a disc.  
Pause  
This icon appears when playback is paused.  
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Display panel  
Icon  
Description  
Disc status  
This area displays information about the status of  
your DVD recorder, such as No Disc, Disc loaded,  
Open (the disc tray is opened).  
TIMER  
This icon appears when a timed recording is in  
progress.  
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Back  
Component Coaxial Digital  
Video Out  
Audio Out  
S-Video  
S-Video  
Out  
In  
Optical Digital  
Audio Out  
Power  
connector  
TV In/  
TV Out  
A/V Out  
A/V In  
Connector  
S-Video In  
Description  
Plug an external S-Video device, such as a VCR, into  
this jack.  
Component Video Out Plug a component video TV into these jacks. This is the  
see “Understanding video connections” on page 16.  
S-Video Out  
Plug an S-Video TV into these jacks. An S-Video  
connection is better than a composite video connection,  
but not as good as a component video connection. For  
more information, see “Understanding video  
connections” on page 16.  
Coaxial Digital Audio  
Out  
Plug a coaxial digital audio device into this jack. This  
audio connection is better than an analog audio  
connection.  
TV In/TV Out  
A/V In  
Plug your antenna or cable TV into this jack.  
Plug an external composite video device, such as a  
VCR, into these jacks. The yellow jack carries the video  
signal. The white RCA jack carries the left audio signal  
and the red RCA jack carries the right audio signal.  
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Back  
Connector  
Description  
A/V Out  
Plug a composite TV into these jacks. The yellow jack  
carries the video signal. The white RCA jack carries the  
left audio signal and the red RCA jack carries the right  
audio signal.  
While this video connection is good, S-Video is better  
and component video is best.  
Also, digital audio connections are better than analog  
audio connections.  
Optical Digital Audio  
Out  
Plug an optical digital audio device into this jack. This  
audio connection is better than an analog audio  
connection.  
Power connector  
Plug the power cord into this connector.  
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Remote Control  
Open/Close  
Power  
Channel  
up/down  
Number  
pad  
Display  
Setup  
Top Menu  
Menu  
Enter/Arrows  
Disc Tools  
Disc Nav.  
Disc  
Disc Tools  
Navigation  
Pause/Step  
Play  
Fast-forward/  
reverse  
Next/Previous  
Stop  
Edit  
Source  
Record  
Timer  
AR-230r  
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Remote Control  
Button  
Description  
Open/Close  
Channel up/down  
Display  
Changes the TV channel.  
Displays status information about the disc, such as  
display time, chapter, and video quality.  
Setup  
Open the Setup menu. For more information, see “Using  
the Setup menu” on page 45.  
Top Menu  
Disc Tools  
Pause/Step  
Displays a disc menu with a list of titles or files on the  
disc.  
Opens the Disc Tools menu. For more information, see  
“Using Disc Tools” on page 42.  
Pauses playback. After playback is paused, press this  
button repeatedly to advance frame-by-frame on a DVD  
or video CD. Press the  
playback mode.  
button to return to normal  
Play  
Starts disc playback.  
Fast-forward/reverse  
Fast-forwards or fast-reverses through the disc.  
Pressing this button repeatedly changes the speed from  
2x, to 4x, to 8x, to 16x, then back to normal.  
Source  
Changes the video source.  
Starts a recording.  
Record  
Power  
Turns your DVD recorder on and off.  
Number pad  
Selects titles on DVDs, VCDs, and SVCDs, selects  
chapters on DVDs, and selects tracks on CDs.  
Menu  
Displays the DVD menu or chapter menu.  
Enter/Arrows  
Enter selects Setup options and sub-options and selects  
disc titles, chapters and tracks.  
The  
,
,
, or  
button highlights Setup options and  
sub-options and adjusts options.  
Disc Navigation  
Next/Previous  
Opens a navigation menu for the current disc.  
(Next) goes to the next chapter or track on the disc.  
(Previous) goes to the last chapter or track on the disc.  
Stop  
Stops disc playback.  
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Button  
Description  
Edit  
Displays the Title Edit menu for editing a disc title, adding  
protection to a disc, and erasing titles from the disc.  
Timer  
Displays the Timer menu for setting up timed recordings.  
Installing batteries  
Important  
The remote control uses AAA (triple A) batteries.  
To install batteries in the remote control:  
Remove the battery compartment cover, insert batteries into the  
compartment, then replace the cover.  
Make sure that you match the + and – on the batteries with the + and –  
inside the compartment.  
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Connecting Your  
DVD Recorder  
2
Read this chapter to learn how to:  
Connect a TV  
Connect a sound system  
Connect a VCR or camcorder  
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Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder  
Understanding video connections  
Your DVD recorder has three types of standard video connections. You should  
use the best connection available to get the best display. For example, if your  
TV supports a component video connection, connect the DVD recorder to your  
TV using component video instead of composite video or S-Video.  
Connection Cable and Connector  
Quality  
Description  
Good  
Composite. The video signal is carried  
through a single “pin.” This connection  
method is the one that is most commonly  
found on devices.  
Better  
S-Video. The video signal is split into two  
signals, black-and-white and color. Text  
displayed on-screen through this connection  
will be noticeably sharper then composite or  
coaxial (RF).  
Best  
Component. The video signal is split into  
three signals, two color and one  
black-and-white. Use component video to  
take advantage of the superior picture  
provided by signal sources as HDTV and  
progressive DVD.  
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Connecting a TV  
Connecting a TV  
You can connect a TV using one of the following connection types:  
Composite video (good video quality)  
S-Video (better video quality)  
Component best video quality)  
Using composite video  
TV  
Audio/Video  
cable  
IN  
VIDEO  
Antenna  
RIGHT  
VHF UHF  
/
DIO  
AU  
RFIN  
LEFT  
Cable TV  
Indoor antenna  
Outdoor antenna  
COAXIAL  
R
L
Y
S-VID
R
L
Cb  
Cr  
IDEO OUT  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDE
RF (coaxial)  
cable  
To connect a TV using composite video:  
1 Connect the TV In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to your antenna  
or cable TV outlet.  
2 Connect the TV Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the  
VHF/UHF In jack on the back of your TV.  
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3 Connect the yellow A/V In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the  
yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your TV.  
4 Connect the red (R) and white (L) A/V In jacks on the back of your  
DVD recorder to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your TV.  
Using S-Video  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
RIGHT  
O
DI  
AU  
LEFT  
COAXIAL  
OPTICAL  
R
L
Y
S-VIDEO  
R
Cb  
Cr  
VIDEO OUT  
L
S-Video  
cable  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
1 Connect the S-Video Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the  
S-Video In jack on the back of your TV.  
2 Connect the audio. For more information, see “Connecting audio  
components” on page 20.  
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Connecting a TV  
Using component video  
P R  
IN  
COMPONENT IN  
P B  
Y
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
RIGHT  
IO  
D
AU  
LEFT  
AV  
OAXIAL  
C
R
L
OPTICAL  
Y
O
E
ID  
-V  
S
R
L
U
O
O
Pb  
Pr  
ID  
V
IN  
IN  
O
E
ID  
V
O
E
ID  
-V  
S
OUT  
To connect a TV using component video:  
1 Connect the green component Y jack on the back of your DVD recorder  
to the green component Y1 jack on the back of your TV.  
the red PR1/CR1 jack on the back of your TV.  
3 Connect the blue component CB jack on the back of your DVD recorder  
to the blue component PB1/CB1 jack on the back of your TV.  
4 Connect the audio. For more information, see “Connecting audio  
components” on page 20.  
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Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder  
Connecting audio components  
You can connect audio components, such as a stereo system or receiver, using  
one of the following connections:  
Analog audio output (good audio quality)  
Coaxial digital output (better audio quality)  
Optical digital output (best audio quality)  
Using analog audio output  
IN  
RIGHT  
D
DV  
LEFT  
COAXIAL  
R
L
Y
S-VIDEO  
R
Pb  
VIDEO OUT  
L
Pr  
Audio/Video  
VIDEO IN  
cable  
S-VIDEO  
To an analog audio device:  
Connect the red (R) and white (L) A/V jacks on the back of your external  
amplifier or receiver to the red (R) and white (L) A/V Out jacks on the back  
of your DVD recorder.  
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Connecting audio components  
Using coaxial digital output  
IN  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
Coaxial digital  
cable  
COAXIAL  
R
L
OPTICAL  
Y
S-VIDEO  
R
Pb  
VIDEO OUT  
L
Pr  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
To a coaxial digital audio device:  
Connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Out jack on the back of your  
DVD recorder to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack on the back of your  
external amplifier or receiver.  
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Using optical digital output  
IN  
DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
COAXIAL  
R
Opticalaudio  
cable  
L
OPTICAL  
Y
S-VIDEO  
R
Pb  
VIDEO OUT  
L
Pr  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
To connect an optical digital audio device:  
Connect the Optical Digital Audio Out jack on the back of your  
DVD recorder to the Optical Digital Audio In jack on your external  
amplifier or receiver.  
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Connecting a VCR  
Connecting a VCR  
You can connect a VCR to record content from the VCR to a DVD+R disc.  
Composite  
S-Video  
audio/video  
cable  
cable  
Note: If you connect an  
S-Video cable, do not  
connect the yellow  
composite (video) plug  
on the composite  
audio/video cable.  
R
AUDIO  
OUT  
L
VIDEO  
OUT  
S - VIDEO  
OUT  
VCR  
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To connect a VCR:  
Connect the S-Video In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the  
S-Video Out jack on the back of your VCR, and connect the red (R) and  
white (L) audio jacks on the back of your DVD recorder to the red (R) and  
white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR.  
- OR -  
Connect the yellow video jack and the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks  
on the back of your DVD recorder to the yellow video jack and the red  
(R) and white (L) audio jacks on the back of your VCR.  
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Connecting a camcorder  
Connecting a camcorder  
DV Link  
(IEEE 1394)  
cable  
OR  
Composite  
Audio/Video  
cable  
VIDEO  
OUT  
L
R
DV  
AUDIO  
OUT  
OUT  
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To connect a camcorder:  
Connect the DV Link jack on the front of your DVD recorder to the DV  
out jack on your camcorder.  
- OR -  
Connect the yellow video jack and the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks  
on the front of your DVD recorder to the yellow video jack and the red  
(R) and white (L) audio jacks on your camcorder.  
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Using Your DVD  
Recorder  
3
Read this chapter to learn how to:  
Set your DVD recorder’s date and time  
Play discs  
Record discs  
Edit discs  
Use Disc Tools  
Use the Setup menu  
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Setting the date and time  
If you plan to use the Timed Recording feature to schedule the recording of a  
TV program, you need to set your DVD recorder’s date and time.  
To set the date and time:  
1 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder.  
2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
or  
button to select System, then press the Enter button.  
or  
button to select Date, then press the Enter button.  
5 Press a number button or the  
or  
button to enter a digit, then press  
the  
the  
button to go to the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press  
button to go back.  
6 Press the Enter button to confirm the date.  
7 Press the or button to select Time, then press the Enter button.  
or button to enter a digit, then press  
8 Press a number button or the  
the  
the  
button to go to the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press  
button to go back.  
9 Press the Enter button to confirm the time.  
10 Press the Setup button to close the Setup menu.  
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Playing a disc  
Playing a disc  
To play a disc:  
1 Make sure that you have connected your TV. For more information, see  
“Connecting a TV” on page 17.  
2 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
3 Press the Open/Close button to open the disc tray.  
4 Place the disc in the tray with the label-side facing up.  
5 Press the Open/Close button to close the tray.  
6 Press the  
For information about additional disc controls, see:  
“Controlling DVD, VCD, and SVCD playback” on page 30  
“Controlling audio CD and MP3 playback” on page 33  
“Controlling JPEG playback” on page 33  
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Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder  
Controlling DVD, VCD, and SVCD playback  
While playing a DVD, VCD, or SVCD, you can:  
Use the Navigation menu to:  
Control playback speed  
Create a playback loop. For more information, see “Creating a  
playback loop” on page 32  
Display subtitle if the disc has subtitles  
Select an audio language or sound track if the disc has different  
Change the viewing angle if the disc has different angles  
View information about a disc  
For more information about the Navigation menu, see “Using the Navigation  
menu” on page 31.  
Selecting a title or chapter  
To select a title on a DVD:  
1 Press the Top Menu button to open the list of titles on the disc.  
2 Press the  
,
,
, or button to select a title, then press the Enter button.  
To select a chapter on a DVD:  
1 While the DVD is playing, press the Menu button to open the chapter list  
on a DVD.  
2 Press the  
,
,
, or  
button to select a chapter, then press the Enter  
button.  
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Playing a disc  
To select a title on a VCD or SVCD:  
1 Press the Top Menu button to open a list of titles on the disc.  
2 Press a number button to select a title.  
Using the Navigation menu  
To use the Navigation menu:  
1 Press Disc Nav to open the Navigation menu.  
2 Press the or button to select a navigation option, then press the Enter  
button.  
SEARCH to search for a chapter by title or time. For more information,  
see “Searching for a section or chapter” on page 32.  
A-B REPEAT to create a playback loop. For more information, see  
“Creating a playback loop” on page 32.  
SUBTITLE to display subtitles if the disc has subtitles.  
AUDIO to select a different audio language or sound track if the disc  
has different languages or sound tracks.  
ANGLE to change the viewing angle if the disc has different angles.  
INFORMATION to display information about the disc.  
3 If the option you selected has sub-options, use the  
select a sub-option, then press the Enter button.  
,
, or  
button to  
4 Press the Disc Nav or the  
button to close the Navigation menu.  
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Searching for a section or chapter  
To search for a section or chapter on a DVD:  
1 Open the Navigation menu, then select SEARCH.  
2 Press the or button to select Title/Chapter or Time, then press the Enter  
button.  
3 Press a number button or the  
or  
button to enter a digit, then press  
the  
the  
button to go to the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press  
to go back.  
4 When you have finished, press the Enter button to start playback at the  
time or chapter you specified.  
Creating a playback loop  
To create a playback loop:  
1 Start playing a disc.  
2 Open the Navigation menu, then select A-B Repeat.  
3 When disc playback reaches the point where you want to start the loop,  
press the  
button to select Set Point A, then press the Enter button.  
4 When disc playback reaches the point where you want to end the loop,  
press the button to select Set Point B, then press the Enter button. Your  
DVD recorder starts playing the loop.  
5 To cancel a playback loop, open the Navigation menu, select A-B Repeat,  
select Cancel, then press the Enter button.  
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Playing a disc  
Controlling audio CD and MP3 playback  
To control audio CD and MP3 playback:  
While the disc is playing, you can:  
Press the (next) or (previous) button to go to the next or previous  
track or file.  
Press the Pause button to pause playback. Press the  
to start playback again.  
(play) button  
(play) button  
Press the  
(stop) button to stop playback. Press the  
to start playback again.  
Press a number button on the Number Pad, then press the Enter button  
to select a specific track (audio CD only).  
Controlling JPEG playback  
To control JPEG playback:  
While the disc is playing, you can:  
Press the  
Press the  
Press the  
or  
or  
button to select the JPEG file you want to view.  
button to rotate the picture.  
(stop) button to stop playback. Press the  
(play) button  
to start playback again.  
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Controlling slideshow playback  
A slideshow consists of JPEG (JPG) files and MPEG (MP3) files. When the JPEG  
and MPEG files are on the same CD or CD-RW disc, you can use you  
DVD recorder to playback the slideshow.  
To control slideshow playback:  
While the disc is playing, you can:  
Press the  
Press the  
or  
or  
button to skip an MP3 file.  
button to rotate the picture file.  
Press the Pause button to pause the slideshow. Press the  
(play)  
button to start playback again.  
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Recording a disc  
Recording a disc  
Recording a TV channel  
To record a TV channel:  
1 Turn on your TV.  
2 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
3 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray. If you are using a new  
DVD+RW disc, your DVD recorder will format the disc.  
4 Press the Source button one or more times to select TV.  
5 Press the CH (channel) up or down button to select the channel you want  
to record.  
6 If you want to change the quality of the recording, open the Setup menu  
and select Quality from the Record option. For more information about using  
the Setup menu, see “Using the Setup menu” on page 45.  
7 Press the Record button to start the recording.  
8 Press the  
(stop) button to stop the recording.  
When you are recording a TV channel, you can also:  
Press the Pause button to pause the recording. Press the Pause button again  
Press the Display button to view recording information, such as the  
recording quality and time.  
After you finish recording, you can edit disc information. For more information,  
see “Editing a disc” on page 39.  
You can add additional recordings to a DVD+RW disc. You can also add  
recordings to a DVD+R as long as you have not finalized the disc.  
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To record from a VCR or camcorder:  
1 Make sure that your VCR or camcorder is connected to your DVD recorder.  
For more information, see “Connecting a VCR” on page 23 or “Connecting  
a camcorder” on page 25.  
2 Turn on your VCR or camcorder. If you are recording from a VCR, insert  
a video cassette.  
3 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
4 If you want to change the quality of the recording, open the Setup menu  
and select Quality from the Record option. For more information about using  
the Setup menu, see “Using the Setup menu” on page 45.  
5 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
6 Press the Source button one or more times to select the video connection  
for your VCR or camcorder.  
7 Press the play button on your VCR or camcorder.  
8 Press the Record button on your DVD remote control to start the recording.  
9 Press the  
(stop) button on your DVD remote control to stop the  
recording.  
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Recording a disc  
Setting up a timed recording  
You can set up your DVD recorder to record a TV program that will be broadcast  
at a later time.  
To set up a timed recording:  
1 Turn on your TV.  
2 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
3 Make sure that you have set the recorder date and time. For more  
information, see “Setting the date and time” on page 28.  
4 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray. If you are using a new  
DVD+RW disc, your DVD recorder will format the disc.  
5 Press the Source button one or more times to select TV.  
6 Press the CH (channel) up or down button to select the channel on the  
TV that you want to record.  
Important  
To use your remote control to change TV channels, you  
must scan for channels. For more information, see “TV  
Tuner” on page 48.  
7 Press the Timer button to open the Timer Record menu.  
8 Press the  
9 Press the  
or  
button to select TV, then press the  
button.  
or  
button to select Mode, then press the Enter button.  
10 Press the or button to select the mode you want. You can select ONCE  
to record the program one time only. You can select WEEKLY to record the  
program once a week. You can select DAILY to record the program every day.  
11 Press the  
or  
button to select MM/DD, then press the Enter button.  
button to go to  
12 Press a number button to enter a digit, then press the  
the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press the button to go back.  
13 Press the Enter button to confirm the date.  
14 Press the  
or  
button to select Start, then press the Enter button.  
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15 Press a number button to enter a digit, then press the  
button to go to  
the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press the button to go back.  
16 Press the Enter button to confirm the start time.  
17 Press the  
or  
button to select End, then press the Enter button.  
18 Press a number button to enter a digit, then press the  
button to go to  
the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press the button to go back.  
19 Press the Enter button to confirm the end time.  
20 Press the  
21 Press the  
22 Press the  
23 Press the  
or  
or  
or  
or  
button to select Source, then press the Enter button.  
to select TV, then press the Enter button.  
button to select Quality, then press the Enter button.  
to select a quality setting, then press the Enter button.  
24 Press the Power button to turn off your DVD recorder. Your DVD recorder  
will turn on and record at the date and time you specified.  
Tips & Tricks  
If you want to stop a timed recording in process, press the  
button.  
Canceling a timed recording  
To cancel a timed recording:  
1 Press the Timer button to open the Timer Record menu.  
2 Press the  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
or  
or  
or  
button to select TV, then press the  
button.  
button to select the recording you want to cancel.  
button to select Reset, then press the Enter button. The  
recording is canceled.  
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Editing a disc  
Editing a disc  
After you record a disc, you can:  
Edit the name of any of the titles on the disc  
Protect the title from being erased  
Overwrite a title on the disc  
Erase a title from the disc  
Renaming a title  
To rename a title:  
1 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder.  
2 Place the disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
3 Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select  
the title you want to rename.  
4 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu.  
5 Press the  
or  
button to select Title Name, then press the Enter button.  
6 Press a number button one or more times to enter a character, then press  
the button to go to the next character. Each number button on the  
remote control is associated with a set of letters. Use the on-screen display  
to determine which number button to press.  
7 After you enter the title, press the  
,
,
, or  
button to select Finish,  
then press the Enter button.  
8 Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu.  
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Protecting a title  
You can protect a title to prevent it from accidently being erased.  
To protect a title:  
1 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder.  
2 Place the disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
3 Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select  
the title you want to protect.  
4 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu.  
5 Press the  
6 Press the  
or  
button to select Protection, then press the Enter button.  
or  
button to select On, then press the Enter button.  
7 Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu.  
- OR -  
Press the  
,
,
, or  
buttons to select Exit, then press the Enter button.  
Overwriting a title  
If you want to record over a title on a disc, you need to turn on the Overwrite  
option. You can record over a title on DVD+RW discs only.  
To turn on Overwrite:  
1 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder.  
2 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
3 Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select  
the title you want to overwrite.  
4 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu.  
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Editing a disc  
button to select Overwrite, then press the Enter button.  
5 Press the  
or  
6 Press the or button to select On, then press the Enter button. You can  
now record over the title.  
Erasing a title  
To erase a title:  
1 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder.  
2 Place the disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
3 Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select  
the title you want to erase.  
4 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu.  
5 Press the  
or  
button to select Erase, then press the Enter button.  
6 Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu.  
Tips & Tricks  
You can erase titles from both a DVD+RW and a DVD+R  
disc. However, you cannot reuse the erased space on a  
DVD+R disc.  
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Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder  
Using Disc Tools  
Disc Tools is an easy-to-use, online tool you can use to:  
Play discs  
Record discs  
Format discs  
Finalize discs.  
To use Disc Tools:  
1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
2 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.  
3 Press the Disc Tool button to open the Disc Tool menu.  
4 Press the or button to select a Disc Tools option, then press the Enter  
button.  
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Setting parental controls  
Setting parental controls  
To set up parental controls:  
1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
5 Press the  
button to select Playback, then press the Enter button.  
button to select Parental, then press the Enter button.  
or to select the rating you want. Any DVD with the rating  
you choose and all ratings above that rating will be blocked. For example,  
if you choose 4-PG13, discs with a rating of 4 through 8 will be blocked.  
For a list of the ratings, see “Playback” on page 47.  
6 Press the number buttons to enter your password. If you have not set a  
password, enter 0000 (default password). For more information about  
passwords, see “Setting a password” on page 44.  
Tips & Tricks  
When you try to play a disc with a rating you have blocked,  
you will be prompted to enter your password.  
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Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder  
Setting a password  
To set a password:  
1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
button to select Playback, then press the Enter button.  
button to select Password, then press the Enter button.  
5 If this is the first time you are setting up a password, press the number  
buttons to enter 0000 (default password) in the Old Password field.  
- OR -  
If you are changing your password, press the number buttons to enter your  
old password in the Old Password field.  
6 Press the number buttons to enter your new password in the New Password  
field. If you need to change a digit, press the  
to go back.  
7 Press the number buttons to enter your new password in the Confirm field.  
If you need to change a digit, press the  
to go back.  
Resetting the password  
To reset the password:  
1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.  
3 Press the  
4 Press the  
button to select Playback, then press the Enter button.  
button to select Password, then press the Enter button.  
5 Press the number buttons to enter 8008. You can now use the default  
password (0000) to set up a new password.  
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Using the Setup menu  
Using the Setup menu  
The Setup menu lets you adjust settings and select options for your  
DVD recorder. For example, you can specify your TV type, set parental controls,  
and specify your audio type.  
To use the Setup menu:  
1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on.  
2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.  
3 Press the  
button to select an option, then press the Enter button.  
4 If an option has sub-options, press the  
then press the Enter button.  
button to select a sub-option,  
5 Press the or button to adjust the option, then press the Enter button.  
6 Press the Setup button to close the Setup menu.  
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Setup submenu  
Options  
System  
Language: Changes the language of the Setup menu.  
Choose English, French, Spanish, German, Italian,  
Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese.  
TV Type: Specifies your TV type. Choose NTSC or PAL.  
Date: Sets the date. The date format is MM/DD/YYY  
(Month/Day/Year).  
Time: Sets the time. The time format is HH:MM:SS  
(Hour:Minute:Second)  
Video Output: Specifies the video output from your  
DVD recorder. Choose:  
S-Video  
Component  
Progressive  
Auto-sleep: Specifies the amount of time you want your  
DVD recorder to wait before turning off automatically.  
Choose:  
Off  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
90 minutes  
120 minutes  
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Setup submenu  
Options  
Playback  
Aspect ratio: Adjusts the screen width. Choose:  
16:9 Wide  
4:3 Pan  
4:4 L.Box  
Menu: Selects the language for on-screen DVD menus.  
The disc must have multiple languages for this option to  
work.  
Audio: Selects the audio language for disc playback.  
The disc must have multiple languages for this option to  
work.  
Subtitle: Selects the subtitle language for disc playback.  
The disc must have subtitles for this option to work.  
Parental: Sets rating restrictions for the type of content  
you can view on a DVD if the DVD is rated. You can  
select 8=Adult, 7=NC-17, 6=R, 5=PG-R, 4=PG-13,  
3=PG, 2=G, 1=Kid Safe, and Off.  
You must enter a password to change this option.  
Password: Sets a password.  
Slide Time: Sets the time interval for displaying JPEG  
files in a slideshow. Choose from 3 to 99 seconds.  
VCD PBC: Turns Play Back Control (PBC) for SCD and  
SVCD on and off.  
Record  
Record Quality: Specifies the compression ratio which  
affects the playback quality. Choose:  
HQ (1 HR)  
SP (2 HR)  
EP (4 HR)  
SLP (6 HR)  
Chapter Mark: Sets the interval of chapter auto-insertion  
while recording. Choose from 2 to 15 minutes.  
Audio  
Digital Output: Specifies the type of digital output.  
Choose:  
PCM–enables digital audio output with PCM data.  
Bitstream–enables digital audio output with encoded  
data  
DTS Out: Turns Digital Theater System (DTS) output on  
and off. Choose:  
On  
Off  
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Setup submenu  
Options  
TV Tuner  
TV Signal: Specifies the type of TV signal. Choose:  
Antenna  
Cable  
Country: Specifies the country where your TV signal  
originates.  
Scan: Scans your TV signal for available channels. You  
must scan for channels if you want to use the  
DVD recorder remote control to change channels.  
Fine: Fine tunes the TV signal.  
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Troubleshooting  
4
Read this chapter to learn how to:  
Troubleshoot common problems  
Contact Gateway Technical Support  
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting  
Disc  
The disc does not play.  
Make sure that there is a disc in the tray.  
If you are using the remote control, make sure that the batteries are inserted  
correctly. If the batteries are inserted correctly, they may not have a charge.  
Replace the batteries.  
If the disc has two playable sides, make sure that the side you want to play  
is facing down in the tray.  
The disc may be warped and unplayable.  
The region code on the DVD may not be Region 1 (North America).  
Moisture may have condensed inside the recorder. Remove the DVD and  
leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour to eliminate the  
condensation.  
Power  
The recorder does not have power.  
Make sure that the AC power cord is plugged securely into the wall outlet.  
Make sure that the Power button on the front of the recorder is pressed in.  
Remote control  
The remote control does not work.  
Point the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the recorder.  
Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the recorder.  
Move closer to the recorder when using the remote control.  
Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly.  
Replace the batteries.  
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Sound  
Sound  
No sound plays while playing media through the recorder.  
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 recorder’s audio settings match your TV and audio  
system settings.  
The recorder may be in Pause, Slow Motion, or Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
mode. Press the  
playback mode.  
button on the remote control to return to normal  
I keep hearing a loud hum 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.  
The plugs and jacks may be dirty. Unplug them, then wipe them clean with  
a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol.  
Clean the DVD.  
TV  
No picture appears on my TV.  
Make sure that the video cables are securely plugged into the recorder and  
the TV.  
Make sure that you have made only one video connection. If you are using  
S-Video or component video, make sure that you have not plugged in the  
yellow video connector on the composite audio/video cable.  
If the video cables are damaged, replace them.  
Make sure that the TV System option in the Setup menu is set correctly.  
Make sure that video is set to the correct mode. Press the Source button  
on the remote control until a picture is visible.  
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The picture on my TV has a lot of static, or “noise”  
Make sure that the disc is not dirty or flawed.  
Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly and securely.  
Make sure that the TV system type is set correctly in the Setup menu. NTSC  
is usually used in the United States. For more information, see “System”  
on page 46.  
If the picture output from your recorder 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 recorder directly to the TV. If you  
still experience problems, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s  
S-Video input.  
If your TV has more than one type of video connection, try a different  
type connection.  
The DVD picture does not fill the screen on my standard television.  
Change the aspect ratio. For more information, see “Playback” on page 47.  
If the picture does not change, the disc’s aspect ratio may be fixed and  
cannot be adjusted.  
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  
A
Read this chapter to learn about specifications for your  
DVD recorder.  
The specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Appendix A:  
Supported media types (read only) DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW,  
CD-ROM  
CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED:  
DVD-Video  
DVD+VR (DVD+VR format is compatible with  
DVD-Video in most cases)  
Video CD  
Super VCD  
Audio CD  
MP3 CD (Maximum number of files recognizable is  
5000 files with a compression rate between 32 kbps  
and 320 kbps.)  
JPEG CD (Maximum number of pictures recognizable  
is 5000 files with a resolution between 320x240 and  
5760x3840 pixels. Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Supported recordable discs  
Video recording quality  
DVD+R (DVD+VR format)  
DVD+RW (DVD+VR format)  
Modes:  
HQ: 1 hour with 9.5 Mpbs bit rate. MPEG2 encoding.  
NTSC–720 × 480, PAL/SECAM–720 × 576  
SP: 2 hours with 5.1 Mpbs bit rate. MPEG2 encoding.  
NTSC–720 × 480, PAL/SECAM–720 × 576  
EP: 4 hours with 2.5 Mpbs bit rate. MPEG2 encoding.  
NTSC–352 × 480, PAL/SECAM–352 × 576  
SLP: 6 hours with 1.7 Mpbs bit rate. MPEG1 encoding.  
NTSC–352 × 240, PAL/SECAM–352 × 288  
Video format  
MPEG1 for DVD+VR, DVD-Video, SVCD  
MPEG2 for DVD+R, VCD  
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Scan frequency: 60 Hz (NTSC) 50 Hz (PAL/SECAM)  
Number of lines: 525 (NTSC) 625 (PAL/SECAM)  
DVD-Video:  
Horizontal resolution: 720 pixels (NTSC) 720 pixels  
(PAL/SECAM)  
Vertical resolution: 480 lines (NTSC) 576 lines  
(PAL/SECAM)  
SVCD:  
Horizontal resolution: 480 pixels (NTSC) 480 pixels  
(PAL/SECAM)  
Vertical resolution: 480 lines (NTSC) 576 lines  
(PAL/SECAM)  
VCD:  
Horizontal resolution: 352 pixels (NTSC) 352 pixels  
(PAL/SECAM)  
Vertical resolution: 240 lines (NTSC) 288 lines  
(PAL/SECAM)  
Video performance  
DA converter: 10-bit/54 MHz  
Composite output: 1 Vpp 75 Ohm  
S-Video output:  
Y=1 Vpp 75 Ohm  
C=0.3 Vpp 75 Ohm  
Component video output:  
Y= 1 Vpp 75 Ohm  
P =0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm  
2
P =0.7 Vpp 75 Ohm  
1
Audio format  
Dolby Digital: (AC3)Multi-channel  
DTS: Multi-channel  
MPEG1: 2-channel  
MPEG2: Multichannel  
PCM: 2-channel  
Audio performance  
DA converter: 24-bit/192 KHz  
AD converter:24- bit  
Signal-Noise (1 kHz): 90 dB  
Dynamic range (1 kHz): 60 dB  
Channel Separation (1 kHz): 60 dB  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz): 65 dB  
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Tuner format  
Signal: UHF/VHF/CATV  
System: NTSC  
Connections  
Front panel:  
Video input: RCA jack (yellow)  
Audio L/R input: RCA jacks (white/red)  
IEEE 1394 input: Mini jack  
Back panel:  
Video input: RCA jack (yellow)  
Audio L/R input: RCA jacks (white/red)  
S-Video input: 4-pin Mini DIN  
Video output: RCA jack (yellow)  
Audio L/R output: RCA jacks (white/red)  
S-Video output: 4-pin Mini DIN  
Component/Progressive Scan output: Y, P , P  
b
r
(Green/Blue/Red)  
Digital audio output: Coaxial and Optical  
Power supply  
AC 100~240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
36 W  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Dimensions  
+35°F to +104°F (+5°C to +40°C)  
5% to 80% RH  
16.5 × 2.6 × 10.6 inches (42 × 66 × 269 mm)  
8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)  
Weight  
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Safety,  
Regulatory, and  
Legal Information B  
Regulatory compliance  
statements  
United States of America  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
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Appendix B:  
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.  
Caution  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by  
Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your  
authority to operate the product.  
FCC declaration of conformity  
Responsible party:  
Gateway Companies, Inc.  
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049  
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023  
Product:  
AR-230  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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.  
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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.  
Warning  
Use 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.  
Macrovision statement  
If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port, the following paragraph applies:  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.  
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home  
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
California Proposition 65 Warning  
Warning  
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to  
the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects  
or reproductive harm.  
Television antenna connectors protection (for  
systems fitted with TV/cable TV tuner cards)  
External television antenna grounding  
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the  
antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges  
and static charges.  
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 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.  
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Appendix B:  
Lightning protection  
For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left  
unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the product from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system.  
Power lines  
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall into such  
power lines or circuits.  
Warning  
When installing or realigning an outside antenna system,  
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such  
power lines or circuits. Contact with them could be fatal.  
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6
5
4
3
1
2
Antenna and satellite grounding  
Reference Grounding component  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Electric service equipment  
Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H)  
Ground clamps  
Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)  
Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)  
Ground clamp  
Antenna lead-in wire  
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Notices  
Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved  
14303 Gateway Place  
Poway, CA 92064 USA  
All Rights Reserved  
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. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect,  
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.  
Trademark Acknowledgments  
1-800-GATEWAY, ActiveCPR, ALR, AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, CrystalScan, Destination, DestiVu, EZ  
Pad, EZ Point, Field Mouse, Gateway 2000, Gateway Country, gateway.net, Gateway stylized logo, Perfect  
Scholar, Solo, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized “G” design, and “You’ve got a friend in the business” slogan are  
registered trademarks and black-and-white spotted box logo, GATEWAY, Gateway Astro, Gateway@Work,  
Gateway Connected touch pad, Gateway Connected music player, Gateway Cyber:)Ware, Gateway  
Education:)Ware, Gateway Flex Case, Gateway Gaming:)Ware, Gateway GoBack, Gateway Gold, Gateway  
Learning:)Ware, Gateway Magazine, Gateway Micro Server, Gateway Money:)Ware, Gateway Music:)Ware,  
Gateway Networking Solutions, Gateway Online Network (O.N.) solution, Gateway Photo:)Ware, Gateway  
Professional PCs, Gateway Profile, Gateway Solo, green stylized GATEWAY, green stylized Gateway logo,  
Gateway Teacher:)Ware, Gateway Video:)Ware, HelpSpot, InforManager, Just click it!, Learn@Gateway, Kids  
BackPack, SERVE-TO-ORDER, Server Watchdog, the Spotted G Gateway Logo and the Spotted G Logo,  
SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium  
are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are  
used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
companies.  
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