Page 4 - Features
2 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com 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...
Page 5 - Projector front
3 Projector front www.gateway.com 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 moreinformation, see “Setting up the proj...
Page 6 - Projector back
4 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Projector back AC Power connector Kensington lock Infrared remote sensor USB port PC/HD port S-Video port Video port
Page 8 - Projector top
6 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Projector top POWER button SOURCE button AUTO button BLANK button Power indicator Lamp indicator Lens adjustment wheels
Page 10 - Projector bottom
8 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Projector bottom Item Icon Description Lamp access panel Remove the two screws to access the lamp bay. Formore information, see “Changing the lamp module”on page 27. Adjustor-foot Press the button on the front of the projector torelease the adjustor-...
Page 11 - Cables
9 Cables www.gateway.com 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. Youmust use an external audio source, such as the speakerswith your...
Page 13 - Remote control; To insert batteries in the remote control:
11 Remote control www.gateway.com 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 ...
Page 14 - Remote front
12 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Remote front POWER button SOURCE button L-Mouse button Joystick BLANK button MENUbutton R-Mousebutton Enterbutton AUTObutton LASERbutton
Page 16 - Remote back
14 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Remote back STILL button RESIZE button MOUSE DRAGbutton KEYSTONEbuttons ZOOMbuttons
Page 18 - Setting up the projector; To set up the projector:
16 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com 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 ...
Page 19 - Connecting components; Connecting to your computer; To connect the projector to your computer:
17 Connecting components www.gateway.com 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 satellit...
Page 21 - Connecting to a DVD player or VCR
19 Connecting components www.gateway.com Connecting to a DVD player or VCR If you are using composite video to connect the DVD player or VCR, follow these instructions. If you are using S-Video to connect the DVD player or VCR, go to “To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using S-Video:” o...
Page 22 - To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using S-Video:
20 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com To connect the projector to a DVD player or VCR using S-Video: 1 Plug the S-Video cable connector into the S-Video port on the back of the projector, then plug the other end into the S-Video port on the back of the DVD player or VCR. 2 Plug the red ...
Page 23 - Connecting to a satellite dish; To connect the projector to a satellite dish:
21 Connecting components www.gateway.com Connecting to a satellite dish To connect the projector to a satellite dish: 1 Plug the component cable connector into the PC/HD port on the back of the projector, then plug the green, blue, and red connectors on the other end into the corresponding ports on ...
Page 24 - Operating the projector; Starting the projector; To start the projector:
22 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Operating the projector After you have connected all components to the projector, you are ready to begin using the projector. Starting the projector To start the projector: 1 Press the POWER button. The power LED turns on. 2 Turn on the connected co...
Page 25 - OSD options; To adjust the OSD settings:
23 Operating the projector www.gateway.com OSD options This projector features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save contrast, brightness, and other display settings. Use the remote control to access all OSD functions. ■ SOURCE Press to view the current video input source and swit...
Page 26 - OSD menus
24 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com OSD menus OSD Menu Description VIDEO - OR - Contrast. Adjusts the contrast of thedisplay image. Brightness. Adjusts the brightness ofthe display image. You may need to readjust brightness afterthe projector has warmed up. Color. Increases the color ...
Page 28 - Shutting down the projector; To shut down the projector:
26 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Shutting down the projector To shut down the projector: 1 Turn off all connected components. 2 Press the POWER button on the projector. A warning message appears. 3 Press the POWER button again to turn off the projector. 4 Wait until the fan stops, ...
Page 29 - Maintaining the projector; Changing the lamp module; To replace the lamp module:
27 Maintaining the projector www.gateway.com Maintaining the projector The only user-replaceable part in the projector is the lamp module. Contact Gateway Technical Support for any additional service or repair. Changing the lamp module You should replace the lamp module and reset the lamp timer in t...
Page 32 - To reset the lamp timer:; Cleaning the projector; Cleaning the exterior
30 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com 11 Turn the projector over. 12 Connect the power cable and all external cables. To reset the lamp timer: 1 Press the POWER button on the top of the projector twice, a warning message appears. 2 Press the AUTO and BLANK buttons at the same time. A la...
Page 33 - Accessories
31 Accessories www.gateway.com Accessories Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using the projector. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com . Carrying cases Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for accesso...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; First steps
32 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Troubleshooting First steps Try these things first: ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected to the projector and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ If you use a power strip, make sure that it is turned on. ■ Make sure th...
Page 35 - Common problems and solutions
33 Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Common problems and solutions No power ■ Make sure that the power cable is connected to the projector and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power. ■ Wait 90 seconds after the projector fan stops before starting the projector again. No picture ■ Press...
Page 37 - LED status
35 Troubleshooting www.gateway.com LED status On-screen status messages No signal Projector is searching for a video input source. Out of range You are too far away from the projector for the remote to function correctly. Replace the lamp! The lamp module has been in operation for more than 1500 hou...
Page 38 - Specifications
36 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Model GW205 Resolution 800 × 600 SVGA Display system 1-chip DMD Lens F-number F/2.4 Lamp 150 W NSH lamp Power supply AC 100 ~ 240 V, 3 A, 50/60 Hz (automatic) Power co...
Page 39 - Display size chart
37 Specifications www.gateway.com Display size chart Display Size (Maximum) L. Projection Distance Display Size (Minimum) Diagonal A. Width C. Height Diagonal B. Width D. Height 33.4 in.(84.8 cm) 26.7 in.(67.9 cm) 20.1 in.(50.9 cm) 4.92 ft. (1.5 m) 25.7 in.(65.28 cm) 20.6 in.(52.2 cm) 15.4 in.(39.2 ...
Page 40 - Timing chart
38 Using the Gateway 205 Projector www.gateway.com Timing chart Many products for Gateway and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may vary from similarly marketed products. Resolution Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Remark 640 × 350 31.5 kHz 70.1 Hz 64...
Page 41 - Legal Information
A 39 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Important safetyinformation The Gateway projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the...
Page 43 - United States of America
41 Regulatory compliance statements www.gateway.com Regulatory compliancestatements 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 ...
Page 45 - Notices; Macrovision statement
43 Notices www.gateway.com Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc.All Rights Reserved14303 Gateway PlacePoway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced ortransmitted by any means or in any form, without pr...
