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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE E246 HD Display purchase. Thank
you for your support. Although this Display's remote shows 3D and Sound Bar
features, they are NOT a function of this Display. To ensure safety and many
years of trouble free operation of your Display, please read the manual
carefully before making any adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for
future references. We hope you enjoy your new SCEPTRE HD Display.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at SceptreTS@sceptre.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or
email our customer service group at SceptreCS@sceptre.com.
Live Chat also available during business hours M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM.
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE HD Display at our online website
http://sceptre.com/registration.html
DVD drive and TV Tuner are optional. It may not be equipped in your
product. Please check with seller, authorized distributor or Sceptre
Customer Services.
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SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual

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  • Page 1 SceptreCS@sceptre.com. Live Chat also available during business hours M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM. We recommend you register your SCEPTRE HD Display at our online website http://sceptre.com/registration.html DVD drive and TV Tuner are optional. It may not be equipped in your product.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    - 3 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Do not overload power strips and ventilation. To ensure reliable extension cords. Overloading can operation of the Display and to protect result in fire or electric shock. - 4 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 5 Operating environment: Temperature: and the housing is damaged, the 5° C ~ 35° C, Humidity: 10% to 90% internal components may function non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft. abnormally. Unplug the power cord - 5 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 6: Important Information (Optional)

    TV 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. - 6 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package The SCEPTRE Display is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The size and weight of the product might be too heavy for 1 person to handle. In the event of that happening; it is recommended that the display package must be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons.

  • Page 8: Attaching Or Removing The Base

    Make sure the wall is structurally safe for the weight of the Display Make sure the wall mount kit is compatible with the Display Read and follow all instructions provided by the wall mounting kit. Securely install all screws and connections. - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Aspect Ratio Explained ......................... 49 How do I clean the Display ? ......................50 Troubleshooting ........................... 51 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ...................... 57 Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ................59 FCC Compliance Statement ........................ 60 - 9 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 10: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    5mm. Please Note: The 5mm length of screw refers to how deep the screw can go inside the mounting holes. When you’re buying screws, you should add the original 5mm to the thickness of your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. - 10 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 11: Side Control Buttons

    – This button toggles between playing or pausing the DVD disc from the optional DVD player. – Turn on the Display by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the Display. - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 12: Rear View Connections

    Blu-ray or HD DVD player, or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port receives pure digital audio and high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a HDCP video device for video. - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 13 This feature is present on all connection.  TV Tuner is optional. It may not be equipped in your product. Please check with seller, authorized distributor or Sceptre Customer Services. - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 14: Sceptre Remote Control

    SCEPTRE Remote Control This remote control follows SONY’s universal remote code. To find the actual code you need to consult your cable or satellite tech support. Regular Remote *optional DVD Remote - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 15 VOL(-) – This button decreases the volume of the sound bar. VOL(+) – This button increases the volume of the sound bar. Please Note:  Buttons encircled by the word SOUND BAR are to be used with a Sceptre’s sound bar only. - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 16 23. ■ – Stop button in DVD mode. 24. REPEAT – Press this button for repeat the program. The following buttons are functions designed to work with the optional, Sceptre Sound Bar. 25. POWER – This button turns on the sound bar.

  • Page 17: Installing Batteries To The Remote Control

    If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries.  Keep the remote control away from moisture, sunlight, and high temperatures.  For Recycling Batteries please visit the web at http://www.call2recycle.org/ - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 18: Connection Suggestions (Optional)

    Connection Suggestions (OPTIONAL) If You Have Antenna… Make sure the power of Sceptre HD Display is turned off. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna to the DT port on the back of your HD Display. Turn on the HD Display.

  • Page 19: Connecting Streaming Box With Component Ypbpr

    Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the Display to switch to YPbPr. Please Note:  This source shares audio & video jacks with AV video. - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 20: Connecting Wii™ With Composite

    Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the Display to switch to AV. Please Note:  Make sure to read your Wii™ installation guide for further information.  This source shares audio and video jacks with YPbPr. - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 21: Connecting Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Hdmi

    Please reference the set-top box’s manual, to make sure the set- top box is configured to output correctly to the Display.  Sceptre’s HD Display supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Pc With Vga And 3.5 Mm Minijack

     The VGA port of the Display features a power saving mode which will automatically turn off the Display, if there’s no signal provided for more than 10 minutes. - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Digital Audio Receiver With Coaxial Spdif

    Display.  The Display’s SPDIF out for 5.1CH is ONLY used for antenna/cable connection. Any other incoming audio signal will be passed out of SPDIF in PCM format. - 23 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 24: Switching Sources

    **TV Source is optional. It may not equipped in your product. Please check with the seller, distributor or Sceptre Customer Services. - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 25: Ready To Watch Some Tv? (Optional)

    AIR or CABLE. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH and press ENTER to scan for channels. Once the scanning finishes, you can begin to watch TV. - 25 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 26: Via Remote Control

    CH(▲/▼) – These buttons functions as up/down direction in the OSD. – This button opens the OSD and also exits out of menus. – This button acts as the enter button to enter each function or option. - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 27: Picture

    OTHERS – This main option has functions for resetting the Display. PICTURE This option allows users to adjust the Display’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 28 RESET – This resets the settings of PC settings. COLOR TEMPERATURE – This feature adjusts the color temperature of the Display, giving warm, normal, cool, (warm being more red, cool being more blue and normal being neutral color). - 28 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 29 NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces general iii. pixilation by blurring them. MPEG NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces DVD video pixilation by blurring them. - 29 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 30: Sound

    SOUND SETTINGS SOUND MODE – This feature switches between preset settings (presets include standard, soft, user, and dynamic). BASS – This feature adjusts the audio bass level of the Display. - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 31 Second audio programming is dependent on the support of the TV station you are watching. If they do not have a second audio programming (SAP), this function will not work. - 31 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 32: Channel (Optional)

    SIGNAL TYPE – This feature allows you to switch between air (such as using antenna) and analog cable. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH – This feature searches channels automatically for you. Please Note: - 32 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 33: Parental (Optional)

    Please Note:  Please refer to RATINGS EXPLAINED for more information on ratings definitions.  Downloadable rating and clear downloadable data might be grayed out depending on the TV stations support. - 33 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 34: Setup

    DIGITAL CC STYLE – This feature changes caption options of digital closed captioning. CC SIZE – This changes the size of the text. CC FONT – This changes the text font style. - 34 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 35 TEXT1-TEXT4 offers you local information; however it might not be support by your local broadcasting station. When no information is offered, you will see a large black box in the middle of the screen. - 35 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 36: Others

    Display after a certain time. ALL RESET – This reset all the options in the MENU back to its default values. - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 37: Detailed Explanations

    In the USB function, select Music or Photo. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select the file you want and use the ENTER to play the file. Use the EXIT button to exit a folder. - 37 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 38 The music function only supports MP3 that is from 32-48k Hz using a data rate of 32-320 kbps. All USB functions are operated by the remote control. None of the buttons physically located on the Display will respond to USB functions. - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 39: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained (Optional)

    (e.g., weather or news). These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed.  Closed Captioning for this Display only works under sources TV and AV. (OPTIONAL) - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 40: Dvd Operation (For Optional Dvd Player)

    Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation it may damage the discs or internal parts. Supporting DVD Format This product can play the following DVD formats disc. DVD/DVD+/-R DVD+/-RW CD/CD+/-R/CD+/-RW VCD/CDG - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 41 DVD disc you want to play. When you are facing the front of the TV, insert the DVD disc with the side that is labeled with the movie title facing away from you. - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 42 The DVD control buttons are show in the picture below. - 42 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 43 RESUME – This option lets you turn on or off the resume feature which lets you resume your movie at the same location where you last left off. REPEAT – This option lets you loop the playing of a DVD disc. - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 44 English dubbing you would pick left channel mono or original foreign language you would pick right channel mono. DYNAMIC – This option lets you change the level of volume range the DVD audio plays at. - 44 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 45 DVD disc itself. If the disc itself does not support such language, the preferred languages will not appear and the default English language will be displayed. - 45 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 46: Direct Function Buttons

    Direct Function Buttons Sceptre Sound Bar The Sceptre Sound Bar is an add-on speakers designed to connect to any flat panel HD Display including Sceptre’s own. These direct function buttons above help eliminate the use of the Sound Bar remote.

  • Page 47: Ratings Explained (Optional)

    L - Adult Language D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog MPAA Rating G (MPAA) General audiences. All ages admitted. PG (MPAA) Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 48 NC-17 (MPAA) No one 17 and under admitted. X (MPAA) X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies. - 48 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 49: Aspect Ratio Explained

    This mode is only available under PC. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution will be proportionate. FULL 100% Full 100% does not crop any video from the source. - 49 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 50: How Do I Clean The Display

    Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. - 50 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    (OPTIONAL) Please adjust your picture setup and make sure the saturation and the RGB are not turned all the way down. For adjustment NO COLOR controls refer to page 28. - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 52 AV, or component in 480i resolution, use the ASPECT button to ENTIRE SCREEN switch to 16:9 in order to fill up the screen. Please Note : This (OPTIONAL) note this feature will distort the picture. - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 53 DISPLAY TURNS The Display features a power saving mode which will automatically turn off the Display, if there’s no signal provided AUTOMATICALLY for more than 10 minutes. AFTER 10 MINUTES - 53 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

  • Page 54: Call Us If You Need Help

    For more information on warranty services or repairs after the warranty period, please contact our support department at the number below. For technical help, contact our Sceptre Technical Support Group via email or phone. Please have your Sceptre Product Number (P/N), Serial Number (S/N), and date of purchase available before you call.
  • Page 55 Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness (2)Audio Sound Mode Dynamic / Standard / Soft / User Auto Volume Control Tone Bass / Treble / Balance SPDIF Out Yes (optical) Speakers 2x3 watt per channel - 55 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 56 *The product’s specifications may change without notice or obligation. **This manual’s pictures and words are for references only and are subject to change without notice or obligation. Sceptre Inc is not liable for the misuse or misinterpretation of this manual. - 56 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 57: Limited Product Warranty

    (SCEPTRE reserves the right to determine “wear and tear” on any and all products); unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by a manufacturing defect;...
  • Page 58 Dead Pixel Policy SCEPTRE sets limit on the LCD at 3 dead pixels in a cluster adjacent to each other, or 5 dead pixels in a combination of color and brightness. Any number of dead or bad pixels under the limit is considered to be within normal performance specification of the LCD and is not considered defective.

  • Page 59: Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information

    SCEPTRE is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group.  Sceptre, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.

  • Page 60: Fcc Compliance Statement

    European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. - 60 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

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