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Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE E325 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.
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SCEPTRE E325 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.
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Page 2: Important Information
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. - Page 5 Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock.
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Page 6: Important Information
Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,... -
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 21.12 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. Be sure to match the two form fitting holes for the stand to be installed properly. To remove the stand, remove 5 screws from the back and it will come off. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Rear View Mounting Pattern ... 10 Side Control Buttons ... 11 Rear View Connections ... 12 SCEPTRE X32 Remote Control ... 14 Installing Batteries to the Remote Control ... 15 Connection Suggestions ... 16 If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… ...Error! Bookmark not defined. -
Page 10: 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. Because of the LCD in the panel, the TV might take 10 –... -
Page 11: Side Control Buttons
TV. SWITCH – This is the hard power switch of the TV. If you depress it to the O side there will be no electricity going into the TV. If you depress it to the I side, with the power cord plugged in, the TV will be in standby mode. -
Page 12: Rear View Connections
HEADPHONE – This connection is for headphones to be attached to the TV. Audio In - This connection port is for people who want to provide audio to the TV when using a PC or a DVI video device. The sources use 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable. - Page 13 USB port is also used for updating the TV’s firmware. Please Note: 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.
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Page 14: Sceptre X32 Remote Control
SCEPTRE X32 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. - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 15: Installing Batteries To The Remote Control
3. CC – Cycles between different closed captioning modes. 4. MTS – Selects stereo, mono, or second audio programming. 5. MUTE – Turns the sound off from the TV. To un-mute either press VOL(+) or press the MUTE button again. -
Page 16: 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. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com... -
Page 17: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr
Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr’s red connector port on the back of your HDTV. Turn on the HDTV and your DVD player. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to YPbPr. Please Note : ... -
Page 18: Connecting Wii™ With Composite
Connect the red color connector to both your Wii™ and AV’s red connector port on the back side of your HDTV. Turn on the HDTV and your Wii™. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to AV. Please Note : ... -
Page 19: Connecting Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Hdmi
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 HDTV. Turn on the HDTV and your set-top box. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to HDMI. Please Note : ... -
Page 20: Connecting To A Pc With Vga And 3.5 Mm Minijack
Obtain a 3.5 mm Mini-jack, connect to the audio out of your PC and the other end to the VGA Stereo Input port. Turn on the power of the Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to VGA. Change your PC resolution to 1920x1080 at 60hz refresh rate. -
Page 21: Connecting A Digital Audio Receiver With Coax Spdif
Please reference the receiver’s manual as well, to make sure the receiver is configured to receive signals correctly from the 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. -
Page 22: Switching Sources
Switching Sources Press the SOURCE button on the right of the TV to switch sources. - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 23: Ready To Watch Some Tv
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… If an antenna or cable (without a cable box) is connected to your TV’s tuner, you will need to go through an INITIAL SETUP process in order to watch the TV. -
Page 24: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls
OSD. 4. VOL(+/-) – These buttons functions as left/right direction in the OSD or increases/decreases the value of an option. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual ▲ – This button changes the channel to a higher number and also functions as up direction in the OSD. -
Page 25: Osd (On Screen Display) Options
CHANNEL – This main option has functions for the tuner port, such as scanning channels, editing channels, specific range scans, audio language, tuner mode….etc. PARENTAL – This main option has functions for only composite and TV port. The purpose of this option is to block TV inappropriate for children. -
Page 26: Picture Settings
RESET – This resets the settings of PC settings. COLOR TEMPERATURE – This feature adjusts the color temperature of the TV, giving warm, normal, cool, (warm being more red, cool being more blue and normal being neutral color). SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com... - Page 27 MPEG NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces DVD video pixilation by blurring them. Please Note: If you use POWER SAVING as your picture mode, the screen’s color, and brightness will be reduced. www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 27 -...
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Page 28: Sound
SOUND This option allows users to adjust the TV’s sound functions. Press MENU to open the OSD. Press ◄ or ► to select SOUND and press ENTER. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the one you want to adjust and ◄ or ► or ENTER to adjust them. -
Page 29: Other Settings
Please Note: Second audio programming is dependent on the support of the TV station you are watching. If they do not have a second audio programming (SAP), this function will not work. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual BALANCE –... -
Page 30: Channel
CHANNEL This option allows user to adjust the TV’s tuner functions. Press MENU to open the OSD. Press ◄ or ► to select CHANNEL and press ENTER. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the one you want to adjust and ◄ or ► or ENTER to adjust them. -
Page 31: Parental
PARENTAL This option allows users to filter TV programs and movies while using the TV tuner. To use this option you will need to enter in the password first. Press MENU to open the OSD. Press ◄ or ► to select PARENTAL CONTROL and press ENTER. -
Page 32: Setup
Press ◄ or ► to select SETUP and press ENTER. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the one you want to adjust and ◄ or ► or ENTER to adjust them. CLOSED CAPTION – This provides your TV tuner, AV ports with subtitles. iii. - Page 33 Closed captioning is only available under AV, S-Video, and TV ports. Closed captioning depends on your TV program’s support. Sometimes due to the TV channel or the signal, closed captioning will not be available. In United States, closed captioning under analog signals is CC1.
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Page 34: Others
BLUE BACK – This feature gives the TV a blue default background when there is no signal. NO SIGNAL POWER OFF – This feature turns the TV off if there is no signal given to the TV after a certain time. -
Page 35: Detailed Explanations
USB Connection Explained The TV is a widescreen TV with an USB port. With the USB port the TV can access USB flash drives (up to 2GB) and display pictures or play MP3 files. To use this feature connect a USB flash drive to the USB port of the TV and press the USB button to start browsing for music and pictures. - 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. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
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Page 37: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained
MPAA lets you control ratings for movies. For regular TV programs you can use 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. - 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. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
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Page 39: Aspect Ratio Explained
Aspect Ratio Explained The TV is a widescreen TV, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a square format, therefore the TV is offering multiple ways of viewing videos. There are mainly two types of signal format, Full (16:9 format), Normal (4:3 format), while others offer a novelty ways to view the TV. - Page 40 Zoom When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or movie, this mode zooms in to cut off most of the black bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio. Because of the zoom, the top and bottom are cut off as well.
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Page 41: Shortcuts To Browsing Channels
Shortcuts to Browsing Channels Browsing through the entire channel list on the TV can be tedious. This TV features a favorite channel list, where you can add in channels that you always want to watch TO ADD TO THE FAVORITE LIST Go to any channel you would like to include in your favorites list. -
Page 42: How Do I Clean The Tv
IMPORTANT The power cable has to be removed from the socket before cleaning the Do not use volatile solvent (alcohol, rosin, and toluene) to clean the TV. These types of chemicals might damage the housing and the LCD glass. Cleaning the bezel and remote control Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
RGB are not turned all the way down. For adjustment controls refer to page 27. The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Check your signal. The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Change... - Page 44 DISTORTED OR cars, motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. If the TV is close to the HAS ABNORMAL wall, try moving the TV to another room in your house to see if SOUND the problem still occurs. If you’re using HDMI or a TV digital channel make sure you use the ASPECT button to switch to 16:9 format.
- Page 45 CHANGING BUTTONS TV TURNS OFF The TV features a power saving mode which will automatically turn off the TV, if there’s no signal provided for more than 5 AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 5 MINUTES minutes. MY TV PICTURE IS...
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Page 46: 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 47: Specification
Aspect ratio Gamma Lamp adjust Picture mode Video adjust (2)Audio SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual Display panel Illustration Diagonal 31.5 inches Widescreen 16:9 0.5108 (H) x RGB x 0.5108 (V) um per one triad HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution... -
Page 48: Spdif Out
*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. SCEPTRE E325 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 49: 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 - 49 - www.SCEPTRE.com... - Page 50 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.
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Page 51: 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 52: 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 E325 HDTV User Manual - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
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