Sceptre X20 Getting Started Manual
Sceptre X20 Getting Started Manual

Sceptre X20 Getting Started Manual

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CONTENTS
Getting Started ............................................................... 3
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
Opening the Package ................................................................................................ 7
Installation................................................................................................................ 7
Important Safety Guidelines..................................................................................... 7
Television Antenna Connection Protection .............................................................11
Product Browse ...................................................................................................... 12
Display.......................................................................................................... 12
Wall Mount ................................................................................................... 13
TV Info Explained ........................................................................................ 16
Source Explained .......................................................................................... 16
I/O Connector Definitions............................................................................. 18
Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best .................................... 20
Quick Installation ................................................................................................... 21
Installation batteries of remote control ......................................................... 21
Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................................... 22
Connecting Headphone Out Port .................................................................. 22
Connecting HDMI Port................................................................................. 23
Connecting VGA Port ................................................................................... 25
Connecting Subwoofer Port.......................................................................... 26
Connecting Component HD Port .................................................................. 26
Connecting AV Port ...................................................................................... 27
Connecting TV Tuner ................................................................................... 27
For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..................................................................... 27
For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..................................................................... 28
For Set-top Box Users (including Digital Cable, Satellite, other video displaying
SCEPTRE X20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Component HD Port ..............26 Connecting AV Port ..................27 Connecting TV Tuner ................... 27 For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..............27 For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..............28 For Set-top Box Users (including Digital Cable, Satellite, other video displaying SCEPTRE X20 Page1...
  • Page 2 VGA-PC input ....................47 DVI input ...................... 50 Rating Explained ....................52 Other Information ............54 Cleaning the LCD TV .................... 54 Warning ........................54 Troubleshooting...................... 55 Appendix ..............58 FCC Compliance Statement ................... 58 European Notice ..................... 59 Page2 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on your SCEPTRE X20 20” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of SCEPTRE and its LCD Television product line. The X20 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize its performance.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your SCEPTRE X20 package includes: TV Display x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Power Cord x 1 HDMI/DVI Cable x 1 Composite (RCA) Audio/Video Cable x 1 Remote Control x 1 Batteries x 2 (Size AAA)
  • Page 5: Specifications

    100-240AVC, 50/60Hz, 1.3A max, 70W Function (1)Video De-interlace Frame conversion Frame recover 3:2, 2:2 Noise reducing core technology Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9, zoom full, zoom full sub-title Color enhancement Vivid color, Skin tone, G,B Sharpness DLTI/DCTI Gamma 10bit / 5 curves SCEPTRE X20 Page5...
  • Page 6 PC timing 1360*768@60Hz(native) 1280x768@60Hz 1024*768@60Hz 800*600@/60Hz 640*480@60Hz (4)NTSC Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP Favorite Channel NTSC V-chip Closed caption (CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4) (5)I/O AV, YPbPr 1, VGA-YPbPr 2, NTSC(ASIA/Japan) HDMI/HDCP(option), Sub woofer out, Head phone Page6 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X20 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Since the glass 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 protective padding.
  • Page 8 Never push any object into the slot on the X20 LCD TV cabinet. Do not place • any objects on the top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the X20 LCD TV. Page8 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 9 Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or • moisture. If water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. SCEPTRE X20 Page9...
  • Page 10 The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. The Display is dropped or damaged in any way. The performance of the Display changes substantially. Operating environment: Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90% • non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft. Page10 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 11: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    LCD 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. SCEPTRE X20 Page11...
  • Page 12: Product Browse

    IR sensor: This is the sensor that passes all of the remote signals to the TV. Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response. Page12 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 13: Wall Mount

    Gently pull the stand away from the display by grasping firmly to the base. Now, the display can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the display (see Picture 2). SCEPTRE X20 Page13...
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  • Page 15 Component (YPbPr) cable. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD (On Screen Display) main menu. When OSD is activated, the CH buttons become navigation buttons and the VOL buttons become adjusting buttons. Press MENU again to quit. SCEPTRE X20 Page15...
  • Page 16: Tv Info Explained

    This interface can be used by both PC only. Please note to get sound out of DVI mode you must connect an audio cable from your audio video device to the audio port labeled “PC Page16 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 17 VGA to Component conversion cable. This connection is for common audio video devices that use RCA (red yellow white) cable. This connection is primarily used by VCR, DVD player, DV camcorder, and video game consoles (XBOX 360, PS3, Gamecube). SCEPTRE X20 Page17...
  • Page 18: I/O Connector Definitions

    YPbPr (component) port, you will need to connect an audio connection to the PC Audio In connection port to provide audio. This connection uses VGA cable or a VGA to component cable. Page18 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 19 TV source. If you are using a satellite box select cable as your cable/air setting. If you are connecting for cable service or antenna please don’t forget to switch for the correct setting under TV setup and scan for the channels. This connection uses coaxial cable. SCEPTRE X20 Page19...
  • Page 20: Picture Quality Of All Connections From Ok To Best

    When used as a PC DVI port with the HDMI to DVI conversion cable, 1360x768 is the max resolution available and the graphics / text is crisper than VGA. Page20 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 21: Quick Installation

    (1). Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure + and – are facing the proper direction. (2). Replace the cover. If the remote control is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Keep the remote control away from moisture, sunlight, and high temperatures. SCEPTRE X20 Page21...
  • Page 22: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Connect AC power from the rear of media box to the power source. Connecting Headphone Out Port The headphone out port is for connecting to a headphone. Please note while a headphone is connected to headphone out, the TV speakers will be muted. Page22 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 23: Connecting Hdmi Port

    HDMI but DVI instead, please use the HDMI to DVI conversion cable that is included in the box. When using HDMI to DVI conversion cable please also plug audio wires into PC AUDIO IN port for sound. Note: PC Audio In is for sound on HDCP/DVI. A.HDMI B.DVI SCEPTRE X20 Page23...
  • Page 24 Refer to your HDTV Set-top Box or other device with HDMI port user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your satellite or cable operator. Page24 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 25: Connecting Vga Port

    With the optional cable you can connect to DVD players, game consoles, or set-top boxes. If you are using this port as the secondary YPbPr (component) port, you will need to connect an audio connection to the PC Audio In connection port to provide audio. SCEPTRE X20 Page25...
  • Page 26: Connecting Subwoofer Port

    (red, green, blue wires) for video and RCA red/white wires for audio. Note: Refer to your DVD player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or other device with component HD port user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. Page26 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 27: Connecting Av Port

    S-Video or AV one at a time. Connecting TV Tuner TV tuner is for over the airwave television via UHF and VHF. Analog cable is cable hooked directly into the TV to the TV tuner connectors. SCEPTRE X20 Page27...
  • Page 28: For Analog Cable And Antenna Users

    Press the “SOURCE” button on the remote controller to select the TV input signal which you’ve connected the set-top box to TV, AV, HDMI, HDCP, DVI, VGA-PC, VGA-YPbPr2, or YPbPr1(Component). Please consult your set-top box’s manual with regards on how to turn on the device and browse channels. Page28 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 29: Using The X20

    Using the X20 Remote Control SCEPTRE X20 Page29...
  • Page 30: Universal Remote Code And Support

    Universal Remote Code and Support Sceptre’s X20 LCD supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your handbook of remote codes to setup your universal remote. Please note : Due to the variety of universal remotes manufactured, not all universal remotes will fully function with the code.
  • Page 31 Press these two buttons to scroll through the channels. If the OSD Menu is shown on the screen, press these buttons to scroll through the menu items vertically. Enter When OSD menu is shown, press this button to enter (confirm) the sub-menu. SCEPTRE X20 Page31...
  • Page 32 If the OSD Menu is shown on the screen, press these buttons to scroll through the menu items horizontally. SOURCE Selects different PC/DTV input sources – TV, AV, YPbPr1, HDMI HDCP, DVI, VGA-PC, and VGA-YPbPr2. EXIT Press this button to exit from the sub-menu to the previous menu. Page32 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 33 Enter 1 ~ 9 again to erase the channel from the favorite channel list. When you are done, press the MENU button to save and exit. ASPECT Press the button to select the available screen aspect ratio – Auto,16:9 ,4: 3, Zoom Full, Zoom Subtitle. SCEPTRE X20 Page33...
  • Page 34 These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). Note : When in HD mode or connected to a HD set-top box that controls the resolution you will not be able to choose your aspect ratio. Page34 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 35 Note : When in HD mode or connected to a HD set-top box that controls the resolution you will not be able to choose your aspect ratio. SCEPTRE X20 Page35...
  • Page 36 User mode, Standard, Nature, Game, and Cinema. Please note, you must be in user mode to customize picture settings. SLEEP Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sleep timer options – Off/30/60/90/120 minutes. INFO Display related information on current channels or PC modes. Page36 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 37: Osd (On Screen Display Menu)

    GROUP items which listed horizontally on the OSD menu. Press to scroll through the function items vertically. Press to enter the sub-menu. Press VOL -/+ ( ) to adjust the setting. Press to go back to the previous menu. SCEPTRE X20 Page37...
  • Page 38 The follow chapter will introduce the operations for different input signal. (Press the button “Picture” on the remote controller to switch to “user” mode to enable user mode only group icons) None-user mode include Standard, Nature, Game and Cinema. Page38 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 39: Tv Input

    Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture sharper. COLOR Adjust Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. TINT Adjust Picture Chrominance angle (or skin color). RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. ADVANCED (User mode) VIVID COLOR Make color brighter without over-saturation. SCEPTRE X20 Page39...
  • Page 40 1Vrms, therefore increases the possibility of popping the X20’s speaker. Please make sure to adjust the volume to below 40 when the popping occurs. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. Page40 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 41 Add currently viewing channel to the channel list. CH-DEL Delete currently viewing channel from the channel list. FAVORITE CH Select channels and store into the favorite channel list. Note: To block or unblock the TV program, enter the “Rating” SCEPTRE X20 Page41...
  • Page 42: Av Inputs

    When AV input is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. VIDEO (User mode) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture sharper. COLOR Adjust Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. Page42 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 43 Reset the parameters to original factory settings. AUDIO BASS Adjusts the bass level of your TV speakers. TREBLE Adjusts the treble level of your TV speakers. BALANCE Adjusts the balance (left to right) of your TV speakers. SCEPTRE X20 Page43...
  • Page 44 Choose the language between English and French for the OSD menu. LAMP Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display its images. RATING Program lock according to MPAA, TV Guideline or Change password. Refer to Page 52 for more information. Page44 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 45: Ypbpr1 (Component), Vga-Y Pb Pr2, Hdmi, Hdcp Inputs

    TINT Adjust Picture Chrominance angle (or skin color). RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. ADVANCED (User mode) VIVID COLOR Make color brighter without over-saturation. SKIN TONE Make the skin color brighter without affecting other colors. SCEPTRE X20 Page45...
  • Page 46 1Vrms, therefore increases the possibility of popping the X20’s speaker. Please make sure to adjust the volume to below 40 when the popping occurs. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. Page46 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 47: Vga-Pc Input

    H-POSITION Adjusts the display position left or right. Normally use Auto Adjust. V-POSITION Adjusts the display position up or down. Normally use Auto Adjust. CLOCK Adjusts the clock frequency to match video card / Normally use Auto SCEPTRE X20 Page47...
  • Page 48 Adjusts how much green color is in the display. B GAIN Adjusts how much blue color is in the display. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. AUDIO BASS Adjusts the bass level of your TV speakers. Page48 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 49 Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display its images. FORMAT Signal output conforms to window size of the display in particular resolution. Resolution – 1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768 How to setup: 1.Select true resolution format. 2.Return Geometry item press “AUTO” once. SCEPTRE X20 Page49...
  • Page 50: Dvi Input

    Adjusts how much red color is in the display. G GAIN Adjusts how much green color is in the display. B GAIN Adjusts how much blue color is in the display. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. Page50 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 51 Reset the parameters to original factory settings. SYSTEM LANGUAGE Chooses the language between English and French for the OSD menu LAMP Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display its images FORMAT Not available under DVI input. SCEPTRE X20 Page51...
  • Page 52: Rating Explained

    Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong Page52 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 53 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). TV program description FV - Fantasy Violence V - Violence S - Sexual Situations L - Adult Language D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog SCEPTRE X20 Page53...
  • Page 54: Other Information

    The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230V, 50Hz, or AC 120V, 60Hz) written on the rear panel. Page54 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    1. Is signal cable connected 1. Connect signal cable no audio correctly? correctly. 2. Is the audio volume set at 2. Adjust volume to proper the lowest level? level. 3. Is audio signal cable not 3. Connect audio cable SCEPTRE X20 Page55...
  • Page 56: Sceptre X

    Please use the channel scanning function or v-chip function to unblock. blocked Make sure your Picture is on “User Mode” by Can not access a pressing the “Picture” button until the upper left hand corner picture menu says “User Mode”. Page56 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 57 HDCP or DVI. Although the screen’s max resolution is 1366x768. No video Cannot get 1366x768 card maker can support that resolution. The widely support on PC. resolution is 1360x768, please use that as your resolution. SCEPTRE X20 Page57...
  • Page 58: Appendix

    *Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. *Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. *Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Page58 SCEPTRE X20...
  • Page 59: European Notice

    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. SCEPTRE X20 Page59...

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