Sceptre X240 User Manual

Sceptre X240 User Manual

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SCEPTRE 240
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  • Page 1: Important Information

    Important Information SCEPTRE 240 Page1...
  • Page 2: 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. SCEPTRE X240 Page2...
  • Page 3 Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications. “Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada." SCEPTRE 240 Page3...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    SCEPTRE X240 Page4...
  • Page 5: Tips And Safety Precautions

    Unplug the power cord before sure these openings are not blocked cleaning the X240 LCD MONITOR. or covered. Do not place the X240 Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner LCD MONITOR in a bookcase or for cleaning the product. Do not use cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
  • Page 6 • long period of time. This will protect To avoid risk of electric shock, do not the X240 LCD MONITOR from touch the connector with wet hands. • damage due to power surges. Insert batteries in accordance with •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ............................ 26   How do I clean the LCD? ........................29   Specification ............................30   Call Us If You Need Help! ........................32   LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ....................... 33   Disclaimer & Copyright Information ...................... 35 SCEPTRE 240 Page7...
  • Page 8 Dear SCEPTRE Customer, Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE 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 monitor.
  • Page 9: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X240 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 13.1 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 10: Attaching Or Removing The Stand

    To remove the base, take a look at the bottom of the base. You will see two buckles that you need to push in to unlock. You will need to use some force to push them in since they are very tight. Once you push them in you can remove the base. SCEPTRE X240 Page10...
  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Monitor

    In there you can change the size of the words by changing from the option from “default scale” to “large scale”. This will make the words bigger under Windows VISTA. Click on APPLY to finalize your selection. SCEPTRE 240 Page11...
  • Page 12: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    M4 metric system screws. The Depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 12mm. The 4 screws in the package are for securing the monitor stand only. If you are mounting the monitor please consult a qualified installer for further instructions on bracket support and wall support. SCEPTRE X240 Page12...
  • Page 13: Side View Control Buttons

    Audio Line In – This connection is for linking to the PC’s line out connection for transmitting audio signal to the monitor’s speakers. Do NOT connect a headset or external speakers to this connection. NOTE: Some models may not have Audio Line In as an available connection. SCEPTRE 240 Page13...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Lcd To Your Pc

    Obtain the audio cable and connect the 3.5 mm Mini-jack cable to the Audio Line 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 X240 LCD MONITOR and the PC. Please Note : •...
  • Page 15: If You Have Vga Connection On Your Video Card

    60 Hz frequency before using the X240 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 16: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    You can use this function by pressing S/A button, then press MENU button to select Auto Adjust. Once Auto Adjust is highlighted, press M again to use the function. Please Note : • This function is only available under VGA. SCEPTRE X240 Page16...
  • Page 17: Source

    CONTRAST adjusts the white levels in a picture. If the value is adjusted too high, the picture will not have any details in bright parts of the picture. If set too low, the picture will looked washed out. SCEPTRE 240 Page17...
  • Page 18: Geometry

    FORMAT – This option adjusts the signal syncing compatibility of the LCD to different types of resolutions while using VGA connection. When using VGA connection, you need to use this option for changing the resolutions below then use AUTO ADJUST after changing the format option. SCEPTRE X240 Page18...
  • Page 19 LCDs will always be a little blurry when they’re not in their native resolution. Make sure you are in the native resolution of the monitor first before making screen setting adjustments. • This LCD’s native resolution is 1920x1080 at 60 Hz. • FORMAT options are only available under VGA. SCEPTRE 240 Page19...
  • Page 20: Color

    6500K – This option adjusts the white balance towards the red color giving the picture a reddish tint and warmer look. USER PRESET – This option lets the user adjust the white balance by tweaking the RED, GREEN, and BLUE color. SCEPTRE X240 Page20...
  • Page 21: Volume

    AUTO COLOR – This option automatically adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture automatically. VOLUME This function changes the X240 LCD MONITOR’s speaker volume. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight OSD SETTING by pressing the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons.
  • Page 22: Osd

    Press the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons to select the language you want to change to and press MENU to finalize the change. Please Note : • Changing the language of the OSD will alter all the messages and OSD language of the monitor. There is no reset for this function. SCEPTRE X240 Page22...
  • Page 23: Recall

    Press the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons to select the option you want to recall. Press MENU to enter the option and with the VOL+ or VOL– buttons select Yes to recall. COLOR RECALL – recalls all settings of COLOR function. RECALL ALL – recalls all settings besides COLOR function. SCEPTRE 240 Page23...
  • Page 24: Miscellaneous

    This function exits the OSD menu. Select the EXIT function with the CH▲ or CH▼ buttons and press MENU to exit. Please Note: • As an alternative you can press the S/A button to exit the OSD directly. SCEPTRE X240 Page24...
  • Page 25: Supported Pc Resolution

    1680x1050 146.25 59.954 65.29 VESA 1920x1080 148.5 67.5 *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. SCEPTRE 240 Page25...
  • Page 26: Supported Video Resolution

    Click on the MONITOR tab and change the refresh rate to 60Hz. 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 X240 monitor and your computer is turned off. SCEPTRE X240 Page26...
  • Page 27 VIDEO ARE TOO clearer. If you’re using VGA please do not forget to AUTO ADJUST BLURRY and to use FORMAT under OSD. If the words are still blurry, please try enabling or disabling CLEAR TYPE function from windows. SCEPTRE 240 Page27...
  • Page 28 HDMI and is outputting PCM SPEAKERS WHEN sound format. USING THE (OPTIONAL) HDMI PORT MY X240 DOES NOT The HDMI port is an optional design that is only available in certain HAVE THE HDMI PORT models. SCEPTRE X240 Page28...
  • Page 29: How Do I Clean The Lcd

    Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. SCEPTRE 240 Page29...
  • Page 30: Specification

    Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs Monitor Display 22.52(W)X13.94(H)X7.59(D) inches Dimension 571.94(W)X354.14(H)X192.75(D) mm Weight 13.13 lbs (5.97 Kgs) Power input 100V to 240VAC @ 50/60 Hz Max, 50W Features (1)Audio Speakers output 2w + 2w (2) General SCEPTRE X240 Page30...
  • Page 31 1360 * 768 @ 60 Hz 1440 * 900 @ 60 Hz 1680 * 1050 @ 60 Hz 1920 * 1080 @ 60 Hz VGA, DVI (HDCP) (5)I/O Audio Line In (availability depends on model) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. SCEPTRE 240 Page31...
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34 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, 5 dead pixels of the same brightness and color, or 8 total in a combination of color and brightness of dead pixels.
  • Page 35: Disclaimer & Copyright Information

    HDCP is a trademark or registered trademark of Digital Content Protection, LLC. 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.

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