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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
This HD Display is MHL® ready under HDMI / MHL.
This Display does NOT have QAM support. For digital cable, you'll need
a cable box.
TV Tuner is 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 FHD Display User Manual

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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 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 This HD Display is MHL® ready under HDMI / MHL.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

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  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Overloading can ventilation. To ensure reliable result in fire or electric shock. operation of the Display and to protect it from overheating, be sure these - 4 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD 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 FHD 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 FHD 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 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    DVD Drive Buttons ........................12 Rear View Connections ......................... 13 SCEPTRE Remote Control ......................... 15 SCEPTRE *DVD Remote Control ....................... 17 Installing Batteries to the Remote Control ..................19 Connection Suggestions (OPTIONAL) ....................20 If You Have Antenna… ......................... 20 Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr…...
  • Page 10: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    6mm. Please Note: The 6mm 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 6mm to the thickness of your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. - 10 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 11: Side Control Buttons

    OSD is active, this button acts as the enter button and confirms the menu selection. – Turn on the Display by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the Display. - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 12: Dvd Drive Buttons

    DVD Drive Buttons EJECT – Press this button to eject the DVD disc. PLAY / PAUSE – Press this button to play the DVD disc or to pause the DVD disc. - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 13: Rear View Connections

    HDMI also doubles as the MHL connection for cell phones. MHL is a protocol where the Display will display what your cell phone displays. If your cell phone supports MHL you can - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 14 This Display does NOT support QAM under Display tuner.  TV Tuner is optional. It may not be equipped in your product. Please check with seller, authorized distributor or Sceptre Customer Services. - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 15: 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. - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 16 The remote supports MHL ROKU™ stick with PURPLE buttons under the source HDMI.  Buttons encircled by the word SOUND BAR are to be used with a Sceptre’s sound bar only. - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 17: Sceptre *Dvd Remote Control

    SCEPTRE *DVD 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. - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 18 41. D.SETUP – Press this button to setup the disc in DVD mode. 42. TITLE – Press this button to go to the title menu if the DVD you’re watching has a title page. - 18 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 19: Installing Batteries To The Remote Control

    Keep the batteries away from children and pets.  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. - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 20: 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 21: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr

    YPbPr.Please reference the DVD player’s manual, to make sure the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the Display.  This source shares audio & video jacks with AV video. - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 22: 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. - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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. - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 25: 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. - 25 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 26: Switching Sources

    The source HDMI / MHL will automatically display to the word ROKU if a ROKU streaming stick is connected. **TV Source is optional. It may not equipped in your product. Please check with the seller, distributor or Sceptre Customer Services. - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 27: 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. - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 28: 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. - 28 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 29: 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. - 29 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E246 FHD Display User Manual...
  • Page 30 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). - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 31 NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces general iii. pixilation by blurring them. MPEG NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces DVD video pixilation by blurring them. - 31 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 32: 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. - 32 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 33 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. - 33 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 34: Channel (Optional)

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH – This feature searches channels automatically for you. Please Note:  The TV tuner in this TV does not support QAM for digital cable TV service. - 34 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 35: 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. - 35 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 36: 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. - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 37 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. - 37 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 38: Others

    Display after a certain time. ALL RESET – This reset all the options in the MENU back to its default values. - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 39: 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. - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 40 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. - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 41: 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) - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 42: Dvd Operation (Available Under E246Bd-Fmqc Only)

    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 - 42 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 43 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. - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 44 The DVD control buttons are show in the picture below. - 44 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 45 LAST MEMORY – This option lets you turn on or off the last memory feature which lets you resume your movie at the same location where you last left off. - 45 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 46 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. - 46 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 47 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. - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 48: Mhl Explained

    MHL cable and connect one end (usually micro USB) to your mobile device and the other end to HDMI. Turn on both the mobile device and the Sceptre Display and press the MHL button and things displayed on the mobile device will be displayed on the Display.
  • Page 49: Direct Function Buttons

    Display, those buttons will be non-functional. 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 50: Roku Function Buttons

    ROKU Function Buttons This Sceptre Display supports the ROKU MHL streaming stick device. You can control the ROKU stick with the PURPLE colored buttons. ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTER – Under ROKU™ these buttons move your selection up, down, left, right. ENTER selects the function you want to use.
  • Page 51: 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. - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 52 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. - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 53: 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. - 53 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 54: Shortcuts To Browsing Channels (Optional)

    Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the channel you want to jump to and press ENTER to confirm. You can also use the FAV+/- keys to switch up and down the favorites list automatically. - 54 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 55: How Do I Clean The Display

    Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. - 55 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 56: 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. - 56 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 57 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. - 57 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 58 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 - 58 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 59 HDMI cable connected to the cable box and to the display. CHANNELS I GOT Afterwards turn on the display and cable box and make sure your display’s source is HDMI. NOTHING! (OPTIONAL) - 59 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 60 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 61 Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness (2)Audio Sound Mode Dynamic / Standard / Soft / User Auto Volume Control Tone Bass / Treble / Balance SPDIF Out Yes (Coaxial) Speakers 2x3 watt per channel - 61 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...
  • Page 62 *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. - 62 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66: 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. - 66 - www.SCEPTRE.com E246 Series HD Display User Manual...

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