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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X23 High Definition LCD Television
purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of
trouble free operation of your TV, 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 High Definition LCD Television.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email
our customer service group at
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X23 HDTV 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 TV. 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 TV, 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 High Definition LCD Television. For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at m onitor-ts@sceptre.com...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 3 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 4 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual safety purpose of the grounded plug. • Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • The wall socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

  • Page 5: T Elevision Antenna Connection Protection

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

  • Page 6: Opening The Package

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X23 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 15 lbs. Since the glass can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Tv Stand

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Installation Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power consumption of the display is approximately 95 watts. Please use the power cord designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one with the correct power rating.
  • Page 8 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 2. Hold the TV directly 90 degrees above the stand. 3. Connect the TV to the stand by inserting the TV into the stand. - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents T elevision Antenna Connection Protection ........5 I dentifying Front and Rear Panel ............11 F ront View ..................11 S ide View Control Buttons ............... 12 R ear View Mounting Pattern ............
  • Page 10 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual I f You Want the Good Connection with RCA Audio (analog)… ....................... 39 C onnecting a PC ..................40 R eady to Watch Some TV? ..............41 I f You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV…...

  • Page 11: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Identifying Front and Rear Panel Front View INDICATOR LIGHT – The light is red when power is plugged in but the TV is not turned on. The light turns blue when the TV is turned on.

  • Page 12: Side View Control Buttons

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Side View Control Buttons POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the TV. SOURCE – This button switches between all the different sources of the TV.

  • Page 13: Rear View Mounting Pattern

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Rear View Mounting Pattern Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw M4 (12mm) diameter screws. - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 14: Mounting Preparations

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Mounting Preparations 1. Please place the TV facing down on a flat surface with cloth and put pressure on the top buckle. 2. After the top buckle is unlocked, loosen the bottom buckle by applying pressure to it.
  • Page 15 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 3. After the base comes off by unlocking both buckles peel off the sticker with the TV drawings that identifies the cable and cable clamp. 4. After the sticker comes off, remote the screws with a screwdriver. Please remember remove the screws from both the left and right side.
  • Page 16 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 5. Once the screws are removed, please slide the arm out. 6. Below is the finished picture. - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 17: Rear View Connections

    Rear View Connections The following descriptions are for connections from left to right. SERVICE – This port is for factory service by Sceptre’s technicians only. LINE OUT - This connection port is used for sending out audio signals to other audio devices such as stereo/surround sound receivers and sending out video signals to other video device such as TV monitor or VCR.
  • Page 18 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual The following descriptions are for connections from left to right. COMPOSITE - Connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is associated with AV1’s video. Please connect the video portion with either the yellow connector or the S-Video connector.

  • Page 19: Sceptre X23 Remote Control

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual SCEPTRE X23 Remote Control For universal remotes, this TV follows SONY’s universal remote code. POWER – Turns the TV on or off. SOUND – Selects various preset MUTE – Mutes the TV’s audio. sound settings 0~9 –...

  • Page 20: Installing Batteries To The Remote

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Installing Batteries to the Remote Please insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Afterwards, re-attach the battery cover.

  • Page 21: Which Port Should I Use

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Which Port Should I Use ? Port Quality Cable Used Devices that use & Name Port Picture & this Port Resolution Blu-ray DVD Best HDMI Player, HD-DVD HDMI Player, High 1080i, 720p, (Digital HD Definition Cable or...
  • Page 22 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual What Port Should I Use ? (continued) Port Quality, Cable Devices Type & Name Port Picture Used & that use Resolution this Port Good HDCP VGA STEREO 3.5mm devices, INPUT mini-jack PC, MAC (Audio) Receiver...

  • Page 23: Knowing Your Cables

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables Cable Name Cable Picture HDMI Coaxial RF Component S-Video - 23 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 24 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables (continued) Cable Name Cable Picture Composite 3.5 mm Mini-jack RCA Audio AC Power Coaxial SPDIF - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 25: Switching Sources For Ports

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Switching Sources for Ports The X23 offers multiple ways of connecting your devices to the TV; the chart below will help you understand which source you switch to for each of the ports. Port Picture...

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Antenna Or Cable To Tv

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or digital cable to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 27: If You Have Cable Or Antenna Through Vcr

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Have Cable or Antenna through VCR… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Make sure there is an antenna or cable connection to the VCR already. 3. Use a Coaxial RF cable and connect from your VCR’s Antenna Out or Output to TV to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 28: If You Have Cable Or Antenna

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You have Cable or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or cable to the ATSC/NTSC port off the back of your X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Dvd Player To The Tv

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI port off the back of your X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 30: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your DVD player and Component 1’s green connector port off the back of...

  • Page 31: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your DVD player and Composite’s S-Video connector port off the back of your...

  • Page 32: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both your DVD player and Composite’s Yellow Video connector port off...

  • Page 33: C Onnecting Your Satellite Or Cable Set-Top Box To The Tv

    Please reference the set-top box’s manual, to make sure the set- top box is configured to output correctly to the TV. • Sceptre’s X23 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.

  • Page 34: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your set-top box and Component 1’s green connector port off the back of...

  • Page 35: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV. • Sceptre’s X23 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.

  • Page 36: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV. • Sceptre’s X23 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.
  • Page 37 Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV. • Sceptre’s X23 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.

  • Page 38: Connecting An External Surround Sound Receiver

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Connecting an External Surround Sound Receiver If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF (digital)… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your receiver is turned off. 2. Obtain a Coaxial SPDIF cable, connect it to your receiver’s coaxial SPDIF digital input and the Coaxial SPDIF connection on the LINE OUT port off the back of the X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 39: If You Want The Good Connection With Rca Audio (Analog)

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual If You Want the Good Connection with RCA Audio (analog)… 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your receiver is turned off. 2. Obtain a RCA Audio cable, connect it to your receiver’s RCA audio analog input and the RCA Audio connection on the LINE OUT port off the back of the X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 40: Connecting A Pc

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Connecting a PC 1. Make sure the power of X23 LCD HDTV and your PC is turned off. 2. Obtain a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable, connect to the VGA output of your PC and the other end to the VGA port off the back of your X23 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 41: Ready To Watch Some Tv

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Ready to Watch Some TV? Starting up the X23 LCD HDTV 1. Make sure your power cable is connected and the standby red light in the front of the TV is lit up. 2. Check all your connection cables off the side or the back of your TV and also your AV devices.
  • Page 42 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual ↵ 3. Press the button to go into TUNER MODE function. 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the options AIR or CABLE. 5. If you have an antenna connected to the X23 LCD HDTV, please select ↵...

  • Page 43: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual OSD (On Screen Display) Controls Via Remote Control In order to adjust most of the options inside the On Screen Display (OSD), the picture below shows all the buttons used on the remote control. ▲ – This button changes the channel to a higher number and also functions as up direction in the OSD.

  • Page 44: Ia Tv Side Panel Buttons

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Via TV Side Panel Buttons In order to provide more than one type of OSD control buttons, the side panel’s buttons have also been made functional for adjusting the OSD. MENU – This button opens the OSD.

  • Page 45: Osd (On Screen Display) Options

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual OSD (On Screen Display) Options CHANNEL – This main option has functions for the ATSC/NTSC port, such as scanning channels, editing channels, checking signal strength….etc. PICTURE – This main option has functions for changing the picture...

  • Page 46: Channel Main Option

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Channel Main Option This option chooses various antenna and cable functions. Extra functions include signal strength for digital signals and changing input via External Input function. TUNER MODE – This function allows users to choose what connection the TV is accepting.
  • Page 47 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual AUTO SCAN – This function scans all the channels available from the ATSC/NTSC port. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
  • Page 48 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CHANNEL EDIT – This function allows users to add, delete, or add to favorites, the TV’s scanned in channels. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
  • Page 49 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 5. You will be able to edit the channels by either deleting the channel or adding the channel to the favorites list. a. You can delete the channel by removing the from the ADD column.
  • Page 50 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual SIGNAL STRENGTH – This function allows users to view their digital channel’s signal strength. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
  • Page 51 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual EXTERNAL INPUT – This function allows users to change the current source to another. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.

  • Page 52: Picture Main Option

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Picture Main Option This option allows users to adjust the TV’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. PICTURE MODE – This function allows you to select the various picture modes of the TV from custom, standard, mild, to vivid.
  • Page 53 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual BRIGHTNESS – This function adjusts the black level in a picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 54 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual SATURATION – This function adjusts how strong your picture’s colors are going to be. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 55 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CONTRAST – This function adjusts the white levels in a picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 56 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual SHARPNESS – This function adjusts how sharp objects in your pictures are. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
  • Page 57 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual TINT – This function adjusts your picture’s overall color with everything looking green on one end and everything looking red on the other. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 58 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual RGB (RED, GREEN, BLUE) – This function adjusts the white color’s overall balance of white colors in a picture. Each color, red, green, and blue will fine tune the overall white color’s balance in small increments..
  • Page 59 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual COLOR TEMP. – This function adjusts the white color’s overall balance of white colors in a picture. The function changes the white color’s overall balance in large increments. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 60 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) – This function reduces the amount of pixilation under analog TV channels. This function works for analog TV channels only. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 61 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual BACKLIGHT CONTROL – This function adjusts the LCD lamp’s current. The current affects the brilliance of the picture. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ►...

  • Page 62: Sound Main Option

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Sound Main Option This option allows users to adjust the TV’s sound functions, including sound mode, auto volume level, digital audio out..etc. SOUND MODE – This function allows you to select various sound modes among custom, standard, movies, music, and speech.
  • Page 63 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual TREBLE – This function adjusts the level of high pitch sound in a TV. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
  • Page 64 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual BASS – This function adjusts the level of low pitch sound in a TV. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
  • Page 65 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual BALANCE – This function adjusts the balance of sound from left to right. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
  • Page 66 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual AVL (Auto Volume Level) – This function will enable an automatic balancing of sound when certain channels suddenly become over bearing. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 67 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual AUDIO LANGUAGE – This function is for MTS (multi-channel television sound). It will change the spoken language of a TV program via SAP (secondary audio programming). The TV station will need to support the TV program in different languages in order for this function to work.
  • Page 68 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – This function enables the TV to output sound in 2 digital formats, PCM, and Bit Stream for digital home theater receivers. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the ▼...

  • Page 69: Function Main Option

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Function Main Option This option allows users to turn on TV program filters for children, and also closed captioning support options. To use this option you will need to enter in the password first. The password is “0000”.
  • Page 70 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 1. SET BLOCKING – This subfunction turns blocking from CHANNEL BLOCKING on or off. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ b. Press or ► to select the option and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 71 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 2. CHANNEL BLOCKING – This subfunction blocks channels by selecting them off a channel list. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ b. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 72 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 3. BLOCK BY RATING – This subfunction blocks channels by reading each channel’s TV program or movie rating. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ b. Press or ►...
  • Page 73 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 4. DTV RATING – This subfunction gathers all digital channels’s programming rating. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ b. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 74 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 5. SETUP CODE – This subfunction sets the password. a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ b. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 75 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CAPTION – This function shows closed caption of TV programs. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 76 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CAPTION OPTION – This function locks or unlocks options you can use to adjust the way your digital caption is displayed. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button.
  • Page 77 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CC BACKGROUND – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed captioning background. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 78 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual CAPTION TEXT – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed captioning text styles. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
  • Page 79 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual GUIDE – This function shows you detailed information about your current digital channel’s programming and the entire day’s program list. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing the ▼ button.

  • Page 80: Setup Main Option

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Setup Main Option This main option has functions that allows users to power the TV on or off at a specific time and date, adjusting PC resolutions for VGA cards, and changing time and date for the TV.
  • Page 81 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual POWER ON TIME – This function automatically turns the TV on to a specific channel at a set specific time and date. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼...
  • Page 82 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual POWER OFF TIME – This function automatically turns the TV off at a set specific time and date. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ►...
  • Page 83 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual SLEEP – This function makes the TV turn itself off after a set number of minutes. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 84 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual MENU LANGUAGE – This function changes the entire OSD’s language. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 85 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual MENU OPACITY – This function changes the OSD menu’s visual from transparent to solid. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 86 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual EMERGENCY ALERT – This function adjusts options regarding your local emergency broadcasting service. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button. ↵ 2. Press or ► to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
  • Page 87 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual PC – This function is for people who use the X23 LCD HDTV’s VGA port as a PC monitor only. The function adjusts the position and syncs the signal of the PC. ▼ Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button ↵...
  • Page 88 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual PHASE adjusts the video signal in a small increment to sync with the PC. CLOCK adjusts the video signal in a large increment to sync with the PC. 10. PREF. RESOLUTION is a special function for three specific resolutions. They are 1360x768 at 60hz refresh rate, 1024x768 at 60hz refresh rate, and 1280x768 at 60hz refresh rate.
  • Page 89 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual MENU TIMEOUT – This function adjusts how long the menu will be on the screen when you’re not using it. 1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the ▼ button.

  • Page 90: Detailed Explanations

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Detailed Explanations Info Banner Explained The info banner is a banner that shows TV programming info on the top portion of your TV. This function is only available when you use the ATSC/NTSC tuner port.
  • Page 91 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual The info banner’s right side shows you the TV’s display information such as HD (High Definition) or SD (regular TV) mode, stereo sound, closed captioning, and digital surround sound. • HD or SD – If highlighted this symbol shows you whether the channel you are watching is in HD (High Definition) or Standard Definition (regular TV).
  • Page 92 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual • If highlighted this symbol shows you are using the SAP (secondary audio programming) function from the TV channel. You can do so via the MTS button on the remote control. Please Note : This function is always active under analog stations whether the station supports this function or not.

  • Page 93: Aspect Ratio Explained

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual • TV-MA ALL – This is a type of TV rating. This section tells you the TV ratings of the program you are watching. Please refer to ratings explained for more information on ratings. •...
  • Page 94 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 2. 16:9 Normal This mode will squeeze a 16:9 picture into a 4:3 format with black bars on the side. 3. 4:3 Wide Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right...

  • Page 95: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 4. 4:3 Normal Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. This aspect keeps that aspect ratio and shows you the black bars on the side.

  • Page 96: Rating Explained

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program provider. • Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available on digital TV programs (also at the election of the service provider). It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles.
  • Page 97 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual USTV Rating TV-Y (USTV) – For All Children This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.

  • Page 98: Glossary

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual 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...

  • Page 99: How Do I Clean The Tv

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Aspect Ratio 16:9 – “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio, which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV. For example your X23 LCD HDTV would be around 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall.

  • Page 100: Trouble Shooting

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual clean water and wipe again. Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. Please Note : • Make sure you wring the water out of the cloth before cleaning the bezel or remote in order to prevent water from penetrating into the electronics.
  • Page 101 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Problems Solutions PICTURE ONLY Make sure the audio cable is connected. NO AUDIO Readjust your volume via the remote control. The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 dB. Turn off the TV, unplug it from the socket. Remove the batteries out of the remote for 30 minutes.
  • Page 102 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Problems Solutions HDCP VIDEO Reboot your HDCP video device but turning them off and SAYS NO HDCP unplugging the power cord. Wait up to 8 minutes to plug the SUPPORT power back in to see if it works or not.
  • Page 103 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Problems Solutions SWITCHING A Different channels and inputs will sometimes have this effect CHANNEL OR because the channel signal’s own volume is already loud. SOURCE There is no way remove this completely. The TV has an...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Specification

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Specification Display panel Illustration Item Active Area / Screen Size Diagonal 22.95 inches Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.372 (H) x RGB x 0.372 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution...
  • Page 106 SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual Gamma Fixed Gamma Lamp adjust Picture mode Custom / Standard / Mild / Vivid / Recall Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Video adjust Saturation / Tint / RGB 3 levels of color temp. for VGA...
  • Page 107 *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. - 107 -...

  • Page 108: 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 its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (800) 788-2878.
  • Page 109 SCEPTRE retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by...
  • Page 110 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 111: Fcc Compliance Statement

    SCEPTRE X23 HDTV User Manual FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that my cause undesired operation.

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