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Sceptre X195 User Manual

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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X195 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 X195 High Definition LCD Television.
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 X195 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 X195 High Definition LCD Television. For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at monitor-ts@sceptre.com.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Do not place the X195 LCD cleaning cloth for cleaning the bezel of TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless the X195 LCD TV only. Do not use a proper ventilation is provided. • liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning Never push any object into the the product.
  • Page 5 This will protect connector. • the X195 LCD TV from damage due to To avoid risk of electric shock, do not power surges. touch the connector with wet hands. •...

  • Page 6: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    SCEPTRE X195 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 7: Opening The Package

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X195 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 8.2 lbs. Since the glass can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Side Control Buttons ....................10   Rear View Mounting Pattern ................. 10   Rear View Connections ..................11   SCEPTRE X195 Remote Control ................12   Installing Batteries to the Remote Control ............13   Connecting Power to the TV..................14  ...

  • Page 9: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    SCEPTRE X195 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 10: Side Control Buttons

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Side 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. The switching sequence is as follows: TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr, VGA, and HDMI.

  • Page 11: Rear View Connections

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Rear View Connections POWER - This connection is for providing electricity to the TV. This connection connects to an AC power adapter which connects to the AC power source. HDMI – HDMI connects to devices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD player, or HD cable / satellite set-top box.

  • Page 12: Sceptre X195 Remote Control

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual SCEPTRE X195 Remote Control - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

  • Page 13: Installing Batteries To The Remote Control

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual For universal remotes, this TV follows SONY’s universal remote code. You need to find the actual code from your cable or satellite or universal remote provider. POWER – Turns the TV on or off. 0~9 – Sets the channels.

  • Page 14: Connecting Power To The Tv

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting Power to the TV Obtain the AC adapter, the AC power cable and connect them to each other. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the TV. Connection Suggestions If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…...

  • Page 15: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr

    X195 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound. Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr… Make sure the power of X195 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr’s green connector port on the back of your X195 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 16: Connecting Dvd Player With Composite

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting DVD player with Composite… Make sure the power of X195 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both your DVD player and AV’s Yellow Video connector port on the back of your X195 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Hdmi

    Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI… Make sure the power of X195 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your set-top box and the other end to the HDMI port on the back of your X195 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Pc With Vga And 3.5 Mm Minijack

    Make sure the power of X195 LCD HDTV and your PC is turned off. Obtain a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable; connect to the VGA output of your PC and the other end to the VGA port on the back of your X195 LCD HDTV.

  • Page 19: Ready To Watch Some Tv

    TV will be ready for viewing. Locate your X195 remote control, and press MENU to start the setup. Use the ◄ or ► button to select the dish icon labeled TV and press ↵.
  • Page 20 The X195 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X195 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound. - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    SCEPTRE X195 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 exits the OSD entirely.

  • Page 22: Osd (On Screen Display) Options

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual OSD (On Screen Display) Options VIDEO – This main option has functions for changing the picture settings for all ports, such as tint, contrast, sharpness, brightness, saturation, color temperature. AUDIO – This main option has functions for changing sound settings for all ports, such as treble, bass, and balance.

  • Page 23: Audio Main Option

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Use ▲ or ▼ to select the option you want to adjust and use ◄ or ► to adjust them. • PICTURE MODE – This function allows you to adjust the video through preset modes, standard, custom, vivid, and mild.

  • Page 24: Time Main Option

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Press MENU to open the OSD Press ◄ or ► to move to AUDIO and press ↵. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the option you want to adjust and use ◄ or ► to adjust them.

  • Page 25: Setup Main Option

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Setup Main Option This option allows users to adjust various miscellaneous options such as OSD language, PC setup, or closed captioning. Press MENU to open the OSD Press ◄ or ► to move to SETUP and press ↵.
  • Page 26 SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual TEXT4 turned on, there will be a black box blocking the TV’s video. iii. ADVANCED SELECTION – This allows you to select between various digital closed caption services. North America broadcast usually uses service 1.

  • Page 27: Parental Main Option

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Parental Main Option This option allows users to turn on TV program filters for children. To use this option you will need to enter in the password first. The password is “0000”. Press MENU to open the OSD Press ◄...

  • Page 28: Tv Main Option

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual TV Main Option This option chooses various antenna and cable functions. Extra functions include limited range scanning, and channel skipping. Press MENU to open the OSD Press ◄ or ► to move to TV and press ↵.

  • Page 29: Detailed Explanations

    Detailed Explanations Aspect Ratio Explained The X195 is a widescreen TV, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a square format, therefore the TV is offering two ways of viewing videos. There are mainly two types of signal format, 16:9 (X195’s 16:9 is named normal) and 4:3. Simply use the ASPECT button on the TV to cycle between both modes and other extra modes.

  • Page 30: Rating Explained

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Cinema When watching a movie even with this widescreen TV you will still get some black bars on the top and bottom. This aspect ratio will zooms in to cut off most of the black bars on the top and bottom. Because of the zoom, the left and right will suffer cut off as well.

  • Page 31: Shortcuts To Browsing Channels

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D). TV-MA (USTV) – Mature Audience Only This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

  • Page 32: Preset Modes Explained

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual BROWSING CHANNELS WITHOUT THE FAVORITE LIST You can also browse the channels without the favorite list by simply pressing the ↵ button. A list of all the channels scanned in by the TV will appear on the lower left hand side of the TV screen.

  • Page 33: How Do I Clean The Tv

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual VIVID – This mode is mainly used for nature channels and sporting events. Please Note: • Each preset modes can be used to your preference. The preset mode descriptions are merely usage suggestions. For Audio To switch between the various modes, press the SOUND button continuously.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Troubleshooting The following table contains the common problems and the solutions to these problems. Please check this list before you contact the technicians. Problems Solutions Connect power cord correctly. Turn on power. NO PICTURE Connect video cable correctly.
  • Page 35 Standard, analog TV will always be noticeable inferior to HD HORRIBLE!! because your X195 LCD HDTV has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not KNOW you had.

  • Page 36: Call Us If You Need Help

    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 37: Specification

    SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Specification Display panel Illustration Item Active Area / Screen Size Diagonal 18.5 inches Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.3 (H) x RGB x 0.3 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution...
  • Page 38 *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. - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Limited Product Warranty

    There are millions of pixels on a LCD screen. Therefore, there is industry standard specification regarding dead or bad pixels. 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 of dead pixels.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Fcc Compliance Statement

    SCEPTRE X195 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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