Sceptre X32 User Manual
Sceptre X32 User Manual

Sceptre X32 User Manual

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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X32 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 X32 High Definition LCD Television.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
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We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X32 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 X32 High Definition LCD Television. For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 3 • Do not place the X32 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X32 LCD TV falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the X32 LCD TV.
  • Page 4 • Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the X32 LCD TV from damage due to power surges. • Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards.
  • Page 5: T Elevision Antenna Connection Protection

    SCEPTRE X32 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 X32 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X32 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 33 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 7: Attaching The Tv Stand

    1. Please handle the TV with two or more people. Please locate a large flat surface (i.e. table) and put a soft cloth (i.e. blanket) on the surface. Please set the TV facing up on the flat surface so the panel does not get damaged. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 7 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 8 Please Note: To disassemble the TV stand, for wall mounting purposes, please repeat the step 1, but unscrew the 8 screws to remove the stand. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    S ide Connection View S ide View Control Buttons R ear View Mounting Pattern R ear View Connections S CEPTRE X32 Remote Control I nstalling Batteries to the Remote W hich Port Should I Use ? K nowing Your Cables...
  • Page 10 T rouble Shooting ... 96 C all Us If You Need Help! S pecification ... 101 L IMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY F CC Compliance Statement SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ... 38 ... 40 ... 40 ... 41 ... 42 ... 43 ...
  • Page 11: Identifying Front And Rear Panel

    SCEPTRE X32 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 Connection View

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Side Connection View COMPOSITE 2 – Connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is associated with AV2’s video. Please connect the video portion with either the yellow connector or the S-Video connector.
  • Page 13: Rear View Mounting Pattern

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 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 (cable or air), AV1 (CVBS), AV1 (S- Video), AV2 (CVBS), AV2 (S-Video), YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, and VGA.
  • Page 14: Rear View Connections

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 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 15 This connection uses coaxial RF cable. For over- the airwave digital stations please check AC IN - This connection is for providing power to the TV. This connection uses a standard computer power cord. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual h ttp://www.antennaweb.org H T U - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 16: Sceptre X32 Remote Control

    MTS – Selects stereo, mono, or second audio programming. FAVORITE – Cycles the favorite channels PICTURE – Selects various preset picture settings SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual SOUND – Selects various preset sound settings ↵ acts as - 16 -...
  • Page 17: Installing Batteries To The Remote

    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. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 18: Which Port Should I Use

    1 & 2 (HD Capable) Good COMPOSITE 1 & 2 (Non-HD) Fair COMPOSITE 1 & 2 (Non-HD) SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Cable Used Port Picture Resolution 1080i, 720p, Coaxial RF 1080i, 720p, 1360x768 or Component 1080i, 720p, - 18 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 19 INPUT (Audio) Best LINE OUT (Digital Audio) Not Available Good LINE OUT (Audio) Fair LINE OUT (Non-HD) SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Port Picture - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com Cable Devices Used & that use Resolution this Port HDCP 3.5mm devices,...
  • Page 20: Knowing Your Cables

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables Cable Name Cable Picture HDMI Coaxial RF Component S-Video - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 21 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Knowing Your Cables (continued) Cable Name Cable Picture Composite 3.5 mm Mini-jack RCA Audio AC Power Coaxial SPDIF - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 22: Switching Sources For Ports

    Switching Sources for Ports The X32 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 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual...
  • Page 23: Connecting Your Antenna Or Cable To Tv

    Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 24: If You Have Cable Or Antenna Through Vcr

    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 X32 LCD HDTV. 4. Turn on X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 25: If You Have Cable Or Antenna

    If You have Cable or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 26: Connecting Your Dvd Player To The Tv

    Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 27: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 your X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 28: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 1’s S-Video connector port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 29: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 1’s Yellow Video connector port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 30: C Onnecting Your Satellite Or Cable Set-Top Box To The Tv

    TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your set-top box and the other end to the HDMI port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 31: If You Want The Better Connection With Component

    If You Want the Better Connection with Component… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 your X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 32: If You Want The Good Connection With S-Video

    Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book. If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s S-Video connector port off the...
  • Page 33: If You Want The Fair Connection With Composite

    Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book. If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off. 2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s Yellow Video connector...
  • Page 34 4. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and Composite 1’s red connector port off the back of your X32 LCD HDTV. 5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box. 6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side of the TV to switch to AV1 (CVBS).
  • Page 35: Connecting An External Surround Sound Receiver

    Receiver If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF (digital)… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 36: If You Want The Good Connection With Rca Audio (Analog)

    If You Want the Good Connection with RCA Audio (analog)… 1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 37: Connecting A Pc

    1. Make sure the power of X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
  • Page 38: Ready To Watch Some Tv

    Ready to Watch Some TV? Starting up the X32 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 39 TUNER MODE function. 4. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the options AIR or CABLE. 5. If you have an antenna connected to the X32 LCD HDTV, please select AIR as your option by pressing the 6.
  • Page 40: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls

    OSD. – This button opens the OSD and also exits the OSD by going to the previous level of the OSD. – This button exits the OSD entirely. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 41: Ia Tv Side Panel Buttons

    SCEPTRE X32 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 42: Osd (On Screen Display) Options

    SCEPTRE X32 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 43: Channel Main Option

    Please Note : • If you are choosing cable, the default scanning mode is AUTO. Unless you know what cable system your cable company uses, please leave the tuner mode at AUTO. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 44 The X32 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 X32 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 44 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 45 ► to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE. 3. Once in TUNER MODE, press ▼ repeatedly to select CHANNEL EDIT. ↵ 4. Press twice to enter start editing the scanned in channels. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 45 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 46 FAVORITE button on the remote control, until you go back into channel edit and remove ii. Press the MENU button to save and exit. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ♥ - 46 - www.SCEPTRE.com from the ADD ↵...
  • Page 47 This function is only available if you are on a digital channel. This function will not work under analog channels. • When using this function, the OSD menu will not auto exit. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 48 3. Once in TUNER MODE, press ▼ repeatedly to select EXTERNAL INPUT. ↵ 4. Press to select the function and use ◄ or ► to change the source of your choice and press SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ to finalize your selection. - 48 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 49: Picture Main Option

    VIVID is for watching sports and HDTV programming. • RECALL is not a picture mode but a function to restore any changes under CUSTOM picture mode back to its original factory settings. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 49 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 50 If the brightness is too high, the picture will look washed out, if the brightness is too low the picture will not have much detail in dark spots of the picture. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 50 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 51 3. Press ▼ repeatedly to select SATURATION function and press ↵. 4. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the saturation level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to default via the RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 52 If the contrast is too high, the picture will not have any details in bright parts of the picture. If the contrast is too low, the picture will look washed out. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 53 RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. • If the sharpness is adjusted too high, the picture will look overly pixilated. If the sharpness is adjusted too low, the picture will look blurry. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 53 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 54 3. Press ▼ repeatedly to select TINT function and press ↵. 4. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the tint level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 54 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 55 5. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the 3 colors; red, green, and blue. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 55 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 56 COOL – This option will produce a picture with overall bluish color. • NORMAL – This option will produce a picture with normal white color. • WARM – This option will produce a picture with overall reddish color. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 56 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 57 Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. • This function works under analog TV channels only. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 57 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 58 The backlight level does not affect the brightness or the contrast of the picture. It just affects the brilliance of the picture. • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 58 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 59 MUSIC – is for watching MTVs and concerts. • SPEECH – is for watching news. • RECALL – is not a sound mode but a function to reset CUSTOM sound mode back to it’s default settings. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 59 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 60 ► to select the function. 5. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 60 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 61 ► to select the function. 5. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 61 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 62 ► to select the function. 5. Use ◄ or ► to adjust the level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 62 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 63 5. Use ◄ or ► to enable or disable the auto volume level. Please Note : • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 63 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 64 TV broadcasting station’s signal. If the TV station does not support MTS/SAP, you will not be able to receive any alternative audio language. Please check with your local broadcasting stations for more information. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 64 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 65 The sound signal is based on the TV broadcasting station’s support. Please check with your local broadcasting stations for more information. • This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 65 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 66: Function Main Option

    SCEPTRE X32 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 67 Turning the subfunction on will enable the CHANNEL BLOCKING FUNCTION. Turning the subfunction off will disable the CHANNEL BLOCKING FUNCTION. • You can also disable the function by pressing in the password. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 67 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵ to select.
  • Page 68 • You can disable the function during channel browsing when it asks you for the auto lock password. • The default auto lock password is “0000”. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 68 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵ button. symbol.
  • Page 69 For better assurance please use the CHANNEL BLOCKING subfunction. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual to block or unblock. If a rating is locked it would symbol. If a rating is unlocked it would have the - 69 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 70 TV station sends the signal or not and whether the TV receives the ratings signal or not. For better assurance please use the CHANNEL BLOCKING subfunction. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 70 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 71 There is no way of resetting the password. • If you’re going to change the password, please write it down and keep it in a safe place just in case you forget. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 71 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 72 TV broadcasting stations. • TT box information may or may not display any related info to the TV program you are watching SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ - 72 - www.SCEPTRE.com to select it.
  • Page 73 • Only digital station’s closed captioning will be affected by this function. If you are on an analog TV channel, the caption will remain the same as before. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 73 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵ to select it.
  • Page 74 • This function only works under digital channels. If you are on an analog channel this function will default to the regular black background with white text. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 74 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵ to select it.
  • Page 75 • These options only work under digital channels. If you are on an analog channel this function will default to the regular black background with white text. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 75 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵ to select it.
  • Page 76 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. 3. Press ▼ until you see GUIDE and use SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ twice to select it. - 76 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 77: Setup Main Option

    The AUTO DATE/TIME feature only works under digital antenna channels. If you are on an analog antenna, analog cable, or digital cable channel, you will have to manually set the time. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 77 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 78 POWER OFF TIME function, the TV will never turn itself off. If you are going on vacation for a long time, please do not forget to set the function POWER OFF TIME. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵. - 78 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 79 6. After you have finished setting up the time, and date, please choose if you want this option to turn on the TV daily or once only. 7. Select ACTIVATE and press SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵. - 79 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 80 4. Use ▲ or ▼ to select how many minutes you want the TV to be on and ↵ press 5. Once selected the TV will begin counting the minutes immediately. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 80 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 81 4. Use ◄ or ► to select language you want the TV to display the OSD in ↵ and press 5. Once selected the TV will display the language of your choice. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 81 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 82 3. Press ▼ repeatedly until you select MENU OPACITY and press 4. Use ◄ or ► to select how transparent or solid you want to display the OSD in and press SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ - 82 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 83 Please Note : • This function is dependent on your local TV station’s support. If your local TV stations do not support such function, EMERGENCY ALERT will not work. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ - 83 - www.SCEPTRE.com ↵...
  • Page 84 PC – This function is for people who use the X32 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 ↵...
  • Page 85 3. Press ▼ repeatedly until you select MENU TIMEOUT and press 4. Use ▲ or ▼ to select how long you want the OSD to display when it is idle. 5. Please finalize the selection by pressing SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual ↵ - 85 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 86: Detailed Explanations

    SCEPTRE X32 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 87 HD (High Definition) or Standard Definition (regular TV). ((S)) – If Highlighted this symbol shows you that the channel you are watching is in stereo sound. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 87 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 88 CC – If highlighted, this symbol tells you that this channel supports closed captioning. • 5.1 CH – If highlighted this symbol tells you that this channel supports 5.1 channel digital surround sound. www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 88 -...
  • Page 89: Aspect Ratio Explained

    1.85:1 or 2.35:1 ratio, you will still get black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual This symbol and the indicator bar show you how strong your current channel’s signal is. This function is only available under digital channels.
  • Page 90 This aspect stretches the picture to fill up the screen so that the black bars will not be present. Please Note : You will receive a distorted image when selecting this mode. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 90 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 91: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained

    Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conservations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on most TV program, and on SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 91 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 92: Rating Explained

    USTV settings. USTV settings lets you filter what content you want at each age level, TV-Y, to TV-MA (refer to definitions below). Below are definitions for each setting. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 92 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 93 SCEPTRE X32 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 94: Glossary

    Aspect Ratio 4:3 – Traditional TV “ aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared to it’s height. For example a 32 inch TV would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 94 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 95: How Do I Clean The Tv

    Aspect Ratio 16:9 – “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio, which is more like a movie screen than a traditional TV. For example your X32 LCD HDTV would be around 28 inches wide and 16 inches tall. Digital Channel – Television channel delivered and displayed using radio frequency waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and efficiency.
  • Page 96: Trouble Shooting

    ONLY NO The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 dB. PICTURE SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 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 97 THE SCREEN SHOWS UP SLOWLY NO SOUND ON Make sure you have a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable connected from your pc’s sound output to the TV’s VGA STEREO INPUT. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 97 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
  • Page 98 Your X32 LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely PIXELS THAT high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some ARE ALWAYS pixels of your X32 LCD HDTV may not display. Pixels defects DISPLAYING within industry specifications are inherent to this type of THE SAME product and do not constitute a defective product.
  • Page 99 ON THE type of effect. SCREEN TIPS FOR HIGH The X32 LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High DEFINITION Definition Content. The best image quality can be achieved USERS by HDMI, YPbPr (Component), then VGA. However, due to variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions can occur.
  • Page 100: Call Us If You Need Help

    Tech Support E-mail : Customer Service Email : Operation Hours : Mon - Fri at 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual m onitor-ts@sceptre.com H T U c s@sceptre.com...
  • Page 101: Specification

    Power input (1)Video De-interlace Frame recover Noise reducing core technology Aspect ratio SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Display panel Diagonal 31.51 inches Widescreen 16:9 0.5 (H) x RGB x 0.5 (V)mm HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution 500 nits (Typical)
  • Page 102 Standby power Timing support-Video PC timing (4)NTSC/ATSC NTSC ATSC SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Fixed Gamma Custom / Standard / Mild / Vivid / Recall Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Saturation / Tint / RGB Cool / Normal / Warm...
  • Page 103 **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. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Analog closed caption: (CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
  • Page 104: Limited Product Warranty

    SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and available to customers in the Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
  • Page 105 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual Not Covered This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit accidents, abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification, alteration, improper servicing, tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the serial number has been removed or defaced.
  • Page 106 SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual 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.
  • Page 107: 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. SCEPTRE X32 HDTV User Manual - 107 - www.SCEPTRE.com...

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