Getting Started Congratulations on your SCEPTRE X22 ” LCD Monitor purchase. Thank you for your support of SCEPTRE and its LCD Monitor product line. The X22 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize its performance.
Set up your LCD Monitor so that the panel is not facing a window where sunlight often comes in. The glare caused by sunlight reflecting off of the LCD Monitor’s screen will make it difficult to use the Monitor for viewing. Page4 SCEPTRE X22...
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Make sure your video card’s refresh rate is at 60Hz in the Display Setting’s Advance Menu under the Display Adapter tab. Once that is achieved you can then turn off the computer and plug your new LCD monitor in. SCEPTRE X22 Page5...
After unpacking your LCD monitor, make sure the following items are included in the box and are in good condition: Package Contents Your SCEPTRE X22 package includes: Monitor Display x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Power Cord x 1...
Max.of Pixels (Resolution) Brightness Contrast Response Time Viewing Angle Lamp Life of Backlight Dimension Weight Power input SCEPTRE X22 Display panel Illustration 473.76 mm x 296.1 mm Display Area (diagonal 22 inches) Widescreen 16:10 WXSGA+ – 1680*1050 300 nits (Typical) 1200:1 (Typical)
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1680 * 1050@60 1920 * 1080p@60 1920 * 1080p@50 1280 * 720P@60 1280 * 720P@50 VGA, DVI, HDMI (HDCP/DVI) Audio Line In Microphone In/Out(side) by model USB Upstream *1, Downstream*2 (side) by model Headphone/Line out(for active speakers) by model SCEPTRE X22...
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Video Process (Only for HDMI) Color Engine Picture mode (only for HDMI) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. SCEPTRE X22 1. Vivid Color /Skin/Green(Grass)/Blue(Sky) color enhance 2. Edge : Low angle interpolation, DCTI/DLTI 3. 10 bit Gamma 4. color matrix for basic color adjust –...
Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X22 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.
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the X22 LCD monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place SCEPTRE X22 Page11...
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If repair is required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or Page12 SCEPTRE X22...
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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. SCEPTRE X22 Page13...
Power indicator: If light is blue, the monitor is turned on. If the light is blinking, the monitor is turned off and is in standby mode. If the light is off, the inverter connector is not connected and no power is provided to the display panel. Page14 SCEPTRE X22...
Refer to page 19 for more details. 7. Connection To PC & Power Port Includes AC Power, USB-IN port (by model), Line In port, HDMI port, DVI port and VGA port. Refer to page 21 for more details SCEPTRE X22...
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 X22 Page17...
28 for more details. Press this button to change the input source from VGA D-Sub to DVI, HDMI/HDCP/DVI. The monitor will automatically adjust the video timing to get the best display performance (VGA model only). SCEPTRE X22 Page19...
PCs on the 22” LCD monitor. This type of connection is primarily used by personal computers. Please note that to get sound out of VGA mode, you must connect an audio cable from your audio video device to the audio port labeled “Line In”. Page20 SCEPTRE X22...
◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ This connection is for linking to the PC’s microphone port so that the ( TO DEVICE Microphone port on the monitor can function. DO NOT connect a microphone to this port. (3.5mm Jack cable not included.) SCEPTRE X22 Page21...
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This connection allows users to connect their microphone to the monitor. Please note ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ you must connect the ( TO PC ) MIC port to your PC’s microphone port first before this connection can function. Page22 SCEPTRE X22...
Connecting AC Power and PC / VIDEO Cable Note: Turn off your PC and the LCD monitor before connecting your LCD monitor to the computer. Page24 SCEPTRE X22...
This connection allows users to connect their headset and microphone to the monitor. Please note you must connect the [TO PC] LINE IN and [TO PC] MIC port to your PC’s line out port first before this connection can function. SCEPTRE X22 Page25...
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 Line In port for sound. Note: PC Line In is for sound on HDCP/DVI. A.HDMI Page26 SCEPTRE X22...
(Picture 2.3) to scroll through the function items vertically. Press to enter the sub-menu. Press Press to go back to the previous menu. Page28 (Picture 2.1) on the right hand side of the back cover (Picture 2.2) button to quit the OSD to adjust the setting. SCEPTRE X22...
Adjusts the display position up or down. Normally use Auto Adjust. CLOCK Adjusts the clock frequency to match video card. Normally use Auto Adjust. PHASE Adjusts the phase frequency to match video card. Normally use Auto Adjust. RECALL Resets the parameters to original factory settings. SCEPTRE X22 Page31...
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How to setup: 1.Select the resolution under FORMAT. 2.Use the AUTO feature under GEOMETRY to fine tune the picture. AUTO COLOR Auto adjusts for white balance of display. Please choose a white background before activating the function. Page32 SCEPTRE X22...
This function displays related information on current display modes. DVI input When DVI input is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. GEOMETRY Not available under DVI input. SCEPTRE X22 aspect ratio of the PC timing mode. Page33...
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Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display its images FORMAT Not available under DVI input. AUTO COLOR Not available under DVI input. ASPECT This button selects the available screen aspect ratio to display. - - - - Native, Full Page34 SCEPTRE X22...
HDMI inputs VIDEO CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Makes the picture sharper. COLOR Adjusts Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. SCEPTRE X22 aspect ratio of the PC timing mode. Page35...
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Chooses the language between English and French for the OSD menu LAMP Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display its images ASPECT This button selects the available screen aspect ratio to display. -Auto, 16:9, 4:3, Zoom Full, Zoom Subtitle Page36 SCEPTRE X22...
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VOLUME Adjust the speaker volume level. INFORMATION This function displays related information on current modes. SCEPTRE X22 Page37...
CRT. If your PC system functions properly with a CRT monitor but it does not function with the LCD monitor, and the LCD monitor’s power LED is blinking, the output timing of the PC’s VGA card may be out of the SCEPTRE X22...
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The LCD displays “signal out of range” error message SCEPTRE X22 LCD’s synchronous range. Change to one of the alternate modes listed in Appendix A, or replace the VGA card and repeat steps 1 and 2. 4. If the power LED is not lit, check that the AC power connector is securely connected, and verify that the AC adapter LED is lit.
To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the shielded signal cord supplied with this unit. The Federal Communications Commission warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Page42 SCEPTRE X22...