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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X23 LCD monitor purchase. Thank you
for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free operation of
your LCD monitor, please read the manual carefully before making any
adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future reference. We hope you
enjoy your new SCEPTRE X23 LCD monitor.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at monitor-ts@sceptre.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email
our customer service group at cs@sceptre.com.
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X23 LCD monitor with the enclosed
registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment
beyond the standard warranty, SCEPTRE offers a two year extended warranty
service for your LCD monitor. This plan gives additional coverage once your
standard warranty period runs out. Please call our customer service group to
purchase the extended warranty.
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  • Page 1 For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email our customer service group at cs@sceptre.com. We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X23 LCD monitor with the enclosed registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, SCEPTRE offers a two year extended warranty service for your LCD monitor.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Page2 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 3: Tips And Safety Precautions

    MONITOR immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage. Do not place the X23 LCD MONITOR on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X23 • LCD MONITOR falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The X23 LCD MONITOR is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with • a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Supported Video Resolution ......................33 Troubleshooting..........................34 How do I clean the LCD?........................36 Specification ............................. 37 Call Us If You Need Help! ......................... 39 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY....................40 Disclaimer & Copyright Information....................43 FCC Compliance Statement ......................44 SCEPTRE X23 Page5...
  • Page 6: Opening The Package

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X23 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 15.2 lbs. Since the LCD panel can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently. Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on a protective padding.
  • Page 7: Installing The Base

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing the Base 1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table). 2. Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base. SCEPTRE X23 Page7...
  • Page 8: Quick Start

    11. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select 1360 x 768 and press MENU. 12. Let the OSD automatically exit and press the button to auto adjust the image. Your LCD is ready for use. Page8 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 9: Mounting Preparations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Mounting Preparations 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get scratched. 2. Start removing the base by putting pressure to the top buckle until it releases. SCEPTRE X23 Page9...
  • Page 10 3. Keep the top buckle released while putting pressure to the lower buckle until it releases as well. Please take the stand off when both buckles are released. 4. Once the base comes off, please remove the label sticker that covers the screws you need to remove. Page10 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Unscrew the 4 screws that lock the arm to the monitor. 6. Once the 4 screws are removed, slide the arm off the monitor and the monitor will be ready for mounting. SCEPTRE X23 Page11...
  • Page 12: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    If the light is off, the power cord is not connected and no power is provided to the display panel. NATIVE RESOLUTION : This monitor’s clearest picture is produced under its native resolution. The native resolution of the monitor is 1360x768 at 60 Hz refresh rate. Page12 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 13: Side View Control Buttons And Hotkey Functions

    Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to turn on or turn off the mute function. While in the OSD this button acts as the decrease adjustment button. ► – This button allows you to switch sources between DVI and VGA. While in the OSD this button acts as the increase adjustment button. SCEPTRE X23 Page13...
  • Page 14: Side View Tilt Angle

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Side View Tilt Angle The LCD Monitor’s angle settings range from 0° to 10°. to 10 Page14 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 15: Rear View

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear View Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4. Length of screw should not exceed 10mm. SCEPTRE X23 Page15...
  • Page 16: Rear View Connections

    You can also use this connection for audio on game consoles or HD video devices by using a 3.5mm Mini-jack to Female RCA (red / white) audio conversion cable in conjunction with a regular RCA (red / white) audio cable. Page16 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 17: Understanding Your Cables & Connections

    Understanding Your Cables & Connections Corresponding Connection Cable Name Cable Picture Picture (digital video) (No HDCP) (analog video) 3.5 mm Mini-jack Cable Name Cable Picture VGA to Female Component YPbPr (optional accessory) 3.5mm Mini-jack to Female RCA Audio (optional accessory) SCEPTRE X23 Page17...
  • Page 18: Connecting The Lcd To Your Pc

    Obtain the Audio In cable and connect the 3.5 mm Mini-jack cable to the Audio In connection of the monitor. Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm Mini-jack cable to your PC’s audio line out connection. Turn on the power of both the X23 LCD MONITOR and the PC. ► Use the side button to select DVI on the X23 LCD MONITOR.
  • Page 19: If You Have Vga Connection On Your Video Card

    60 Hz frequency before using the X23 LCD MONITOR. You can find the refresh rate information and change it by RIGHT CLICKING on the desktop with nothing selected. After you have right clicked, select the PROPERTIES option.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Lcd To Your Video Device

    DVD player. Connect the VGA end to the X23 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
  • Page 21: If You Have Component Connection On Your Hd Box

    HD set-top box. Connect the VGA end to the X23 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
  • Page 22: If You Have Component Connection On Playstation® 3

    PlayStation® 3 component cables and the proprietary single head to your PlayStation® 3. Connect the VGA end to the X23 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
  • Page 23: If You Have Component Connection On Xbox 360

    Xbox 360™ component cables and the proprietary single head to your Xbox 360™. Connect the VGA end to the X23 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
  • Page 24: On Screen Display (Osd) Functions

    MENU button to enter each of the function or when you’re in the function already, ◄ ► use the MENU button to select the option you want to adjust. Use the buttons to adjust each option’s values. You can use the button to exit from the current menu. Page24 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 25: Auto Adjust

    2. Press MENU to enter the function. ▲ ▼ 3. Press button to select BRIGHTNESS or BACKLIGHT to adjust. 4. Press MENU to select the option you want to adjust. ◄ ► 5. Use the button to adjust the values. SCEPTRE X23 Page25...
  • Page 26: Contrast

    2. Press MENU to enter the function and adjust values by using the ► button. Please Note : If the contrast is set too high, the picture will not have any details • in bright parts of the picture. If set too low, the picture will look washed out. Page26 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 27: Screen Settings

    MODE – This option adjusts the compatibility of the LCD to a specific resolution under VGA. When using VGA connection, you need to use this option for changing the resolutions below. To select each mode you MUST select 1360x768 first before selecting other resolutions. SCEPTRE X23 Page27...
  • Page 28: Color Temp

    7500K – This option adjusts the white balance to give the picture a no biased white color. c. 6500K – This option adjusts the white balance towards the red Page28 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 29: Language

    1. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight LANGUAGE by pressing the ▼ button five times. 2. Press MENU to enter the function. ▲ ▼ 3. Press button to select the language you want to change to and press MENU to finalize the change. SCEPTRE X23 Page29...
  • Page 30: Osd Settings

    OSD V-POSITION – This option moves the OSD menu up or down. c. OSD TIME – This option changes the time which the OSD will remain on screen while idle. d. OSD TRANSPARENCY – This option makes the OSD MENU look semi transparent. Page30 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 31: Source

    You can switch sources easily by using the ► button with the OSD closed. • VOLUME This function changes the X23 LCD MONITOR’s speaker volume or mutes the speakers. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight OSD SETTING by pressing ▼...
  • Page 32: Recall

    37.88 VESA 800x600 50.00 72.19 48.08 VESA 800x600 49.50 75.00 46.88 VESA 800X600 56.25 85.00 53.70 1024x768 65.00 60.00 48.36 VESA 1024x768 75.00 70.07 56.48 VESA 1024x768 78.75 75.03 60.02 VESA 1152x864 81.75 53.70 VESA 1152X864 96.75 Page32 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 33: Supported Video Resolution

    *Once a mode is optimized, there is no need to make any further adjustment as long as the VGA card remains unchanged. **Specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Video Resolution Vertical Horizontal Scanning Scanning Item Standards Frequency Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 720x480i 29.97 15.73 720x480P 59.94 31.46 1280x720P 1920x1080i 33.75 1920x1080P 67.50 SCEPTRE X23 Page33...
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    4. Click on OK 2-3 times to finalize your change. If you do NOT have a CRT monitor or it’s already broken, please make sure both the X23 monitor and your computer is turned off. 1. Turn on the LCD and the computer.
  • Page 35 ANY SOUND monitor. Check the volume of your computer and also FROM THE the volume of the monitor. You can check the volume of ▼ SPEAKERS the monitor by pressing the key. SCEPTRE X23 Page35...
  • Page 36: How Do I Clean The Lcd

    When the screen is dirty to the point where you cannot simply dry wipe it, please lightly dampen the wiping material with clean water and wipe again. Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. Page36 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 37: Specification

    Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs Monitor Display 22.5(L)X4(D)X18.7(H) inches Dimension 572.5(L)X102(D)X474.5(H) mm Weight 15.2 lbs (6.9 Kgs) Power input 100V to 240VAC @ 50/60 Hz Max, 96W Features (1)Audio Speakers output 2w + 2w (2) General SCEPTRE X23 Page37...
  • Page 38 1280 * 1024 @ 60, 70, 75 Hz 1360 * 768 @ 60 Hz (native resolution) 1440 * 900 @ 75 Hz (max resolution) VGA/YPbPr, DVI (5)I/O Audio Line In *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Page38 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 39: 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 p/n number, serial number, and date of purchase available before you call.
  • Page 40: Limited Product Warranty

    Service Labor During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, SCEPTRE will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at Sceptre’s own Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (800) 788-2878.
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Packaging and Shipping Instruction When you send the product to an authorized SCEPTRE service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by SCEPTRE. Not Covered...
  • Page 42 Warranty Service For warranty service information, contact SCEPTRE Customer Support at (800) 788-2878, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm PST or visit www.Sceptre.com. Parts and service labor that are SCEPTRE’s responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date of purchase.
  • Page 43: Disclaimer & Copyright Information

    PlayStation® 3 is a registered trademark or trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in the United States and other countries. 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 44: Fcc Compliance Statement

    The Federal communications Commission warns that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Page44 SCEPTRE X23...
  • Page 45 B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada." CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard EN55022/1988; EN61000-3-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 SCEPTRE X23 Page45...

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