Gateway 200ARC, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting
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TVs use this interlaced method to
display the picture on the screen, a
standard interlaced analog TV will
most likely flicker when displaying
thin lines and small text. An
interlaced video display device will
produce a lower quality display,
especially when viewing and using
the Media Center computer
functions.
Progressive scan video displays a
video frame with one pass of
sequential scan lines. A progressive
scan TV displays the entire picture,
drawn sequentially from top to
bottom, without the odd/even
interlacing. This results in a fuller,
sharper picture and better display
quality for viewing and using the
Media Center computer functions.
The progressive scan picture is also
brighter and easier on your eyes.
You need to configure your Media Center to
output to a TV
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Your Media Center computer detects if you
are using a VGA display device and
automatically changes the display settings
for the type of display device you are using.
For more information, review the FAQ topic
at
www.gateway.com .
You want to change display settings to get
better TV or DVD image quality
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Adjust the display device brightness,
contrast, hue, and saturation. For more
information review the FAQ topic at
www.gateway.com .