Sceptre X405 User Manual

Sceptre X405 User Manual

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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X405 HDTV 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 references. We hope you enjoy your
new SCEPTRE HDTV.
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 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 HDTV. This plan gives additional
coverage once your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our
customer service group to purchase the extended warranty.
Sceptre wants to help you save energy! This HDTV meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines. The default setting for this HDTV is set to POWER
SAVING mode. You can change this setting by pressing the PICTURE
button on the remote control twice.
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SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual

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  • Page 1 Please call our customer service group to purchase the extended warranty. Sceptre wants to help you save energy! This HDTV meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines. The default setting for this HDTV is set to POWER SAVING mode.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    - 3 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Do not defeat the ventilation. To ensure reliable safety purpose of the grounded plug. - 4 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 5 Avoid using dropped or damaged Operating environment: Temperature: appliances. If the product is dropped 5° C ~ 35° C, Humidity: 10% to 90% and the housing is damaged, the non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft. - 5 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 6: Important Information

    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 X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 7: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package The SCEPTRE TV is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the TV is approximately 40 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it must be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons.
  • Page 8: Attaching Or Removing The Stand

    4 screws to secure the stand. To remove the stand for wall mounting, remove the 6 screws in the circled area and the stand will come off. - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ..........................42 Call Us If You Need Help! ......................... 45 Specification ............................46 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................... 48 Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ..............50 FCC Compliance Statement ......................51 - 9 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 10: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    14mm. Please Note : The 14mm 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 14mm to the thickness of your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. - 10 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 11: Side Control Buttons

    When the OSD is active, this button acts as the enter button and confirms the menu selection. POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the TV. - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 12: Rear View Connections

    This TV features a power saving function which will turn off the TV automatically after 10 minutes of idling on a connection with no signal. This feature is present on all connection. - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 13: 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. - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 14: 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. - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 15: Connection Suggestions

    The 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 HDTV might lose picture or sound. - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 16: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr

    You will need to configure your DVD player with AV connection first then switch to YPbPr. Please reference the DVD player’s manual, to make sure the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 17: Connecting Wii™ With Composite

    Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to AV. Please Note :  Make sure to read your Wii™ installation guide for further information. - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 18: 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 TV.  Sceptre’s HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Pc With Vga And 3.5 Mm Minijack

     The VGA port of the TV features a power saving mode which will automatically turn off the TV, if there’s no signal provided for more than 5 minutes. - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Digital Audio Receiver With Coax Spdif

    TV.  The TV’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. - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 21: Switching Sources

    Use ▲▼ buttons to select the source you want to switch to and press the  button in the middle of the ▲▼ buttons. - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 22: Ready To Watch Some Tv

    Daylight Savings – Toggles daylight savings time which adds or subtracts one hour from the time. Time Format – Toggles between 24 hour or 12 hour display format (ie. 1:00 pm would be 13:00 under 24 hour format). - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 23 HDTV might lose picture or sound.  This HDTV meets Sceptre wants to help you save energy! the ENERGY STAR® guidelines under the default picture setting called POWER SAVING. Changing this setting or enabling other options will increase power consumption which could possibly exceed the guidelines of ENERGY STAR®.
  • Page 24: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    3. CH(▲/▼) – These buttons functions as up/down direction in the OSD. 4. VOL(+/-) – These buttons functions as left/right direction in the OSD or increases/decreases the value of an option. - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 25: Osd (On Screen Display) Options

    CHANNEL – This main option has functions for the tuner port, such as scanning channels, editing channels, and tuner mode….etc. PICTURE This option allows users to adjust the TV’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. - 25 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 26 TV depending on the picture you are viewing. MPEG NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces general pixilation for DVD discs. Please Note:  Turning on Dynamic Contrast disables brightness and contrast settings. - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 27: Audio

    (standard, music, movie, sports, user). MTS – This feature adjusts the second audio programming in analog channels. AUDIO LANGUAGE – This feature adjusts the digital second audio III. programming in digital channels. - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 28 TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. SRS TruSurround HD™ creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog. - 28 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 29: Time

    The TIME function will only keep accurate time if the TV is plugged into a power source. If the TV is unplugged or the power strip is turned off, the TV’s time will not be accurate. - 29 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 30: Setup

    OSD menu automatically goes off. CLOSED CAPTION – This option displays words on the TV. a) CC MODE – This option toggles closed captioning off and on or on when the TV is muted. - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 31 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. - 31 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 32: Lock

    INPUTBLOCK – This option disables the connection ports of your III. choice. IE. If the DVD player is connected to HDMI1 and you use INPUTBLOCK to block HDMI1, you will not be able to see anything from HDMI1. - 32 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 33 Downloadable rating and clear downloadable data might be grayed out depending on the TV stations support.  RRT5 options are based on TV broadcasts, if it is grayed out, then it is not available in your region. - 33 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 34: Channel

    The channel options are only available when you select TV as your SOURCE. When you open the OSD menu on other sources (HDMI, AV, YPBPR, PC, USB) these options will be grayed out. - 34 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 35: Detailed Explanations

    The USB flash drive supports FAT32 and FAT16 file system only. The biggest file size is 4 gigabyte (FAT32). The picture function only supports JPEG file (baseline only, progressive is not supported). - 35 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 36 The music function only supports MP3 that is from 32-48khz 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 TV will respond to USB functions. - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 37: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained

    Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be designated TV-Y7-FV. - 37 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 38 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. - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 39: Aspect Ratio Explained

    FULL 100% The is will show 100% of the screen without any type of cropping.Any resolution will be proportionate , only available under PC. Other mode is only available under 720p/1080i/1080p signal. - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 40: Shortcuts To Browsing Channels

    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. - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 41: How Do I Clean The Tv

    Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TV’S UNIVERSAL This television follows SONY’s universal remote code. To REMOTE CODE find the actual code you must read through your own universal remote’s guide book. - 42 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 43 BIG BLACK BOX IN THE MIDDLE OF TEXT4. Change the setting to CC1 or turn off closed captioning SCREEN and the box will disappear. Refer to page 40 for more information. - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 44 Check to see if you are under POWER SAVING mode for your VERY DIM picture mode. Keep pressing the PICTURE button on the remote control to cycle out of POWER SAVING. - 44 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Specification

    Normal, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Full 100% Gamma Fixed Gamma Lamp adjust Picture mode Vivid / Standard / Soft / User / Power Saving Video adjust Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness (2)Audio - 46 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 47 *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. - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50: 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 51: 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. - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X405 HDTV User Manual...

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