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Sceptre X42GV-Naga User Manual

Sceptre X42GV-Naga User Manual

42” lcd television
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CONTENTS
Getting Started ............................................................... 3
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
Opening the Package ................................................................................................ 9
Installation................................................................................................................ 9
Important Safety Guidelines................................................................................... 10
Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................ 13
Product Browse ...................................................................................................... 15
Display.......................................................................................................... 15
Note: wall-mounted ...................................................................................... 16
TV Info Explained ........................................................................................ 19
Source PC & AV Explained .......................................................................... 19
Media Box .................................................................................................... 21
Media Box Rear View Connector Definitions .............................................. 22
Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best .................................... 24
Quick Installation ................................................................................................... 26
Installation batteries of remote control ......................................................... 26
Connecting the Display with Media Box...................................................... 26
Connecting the Display with Media Box...................................................... 27
Connecting the AC Power Cord.................................................................... 29
Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port .......................................................................... 30
Connecting Component HD Port .................................................................. 31
Connecting HDMI-1, HDMI-2 Port.............................................................. 32
Connecting ATSC Tuner ............................................................................... 34
Connecting Line Out Port ............................................................................. 34
Connecting VGA Port ................................................................................... 35
Connecting to TV Speaker............................................................................ 36
SCEPTRE X42
ver 4.0
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port ................30 Connecting Component HD Port ..............31 Connecting HDMI-1, HDMI-2 Port.............. 32 Connecting ATSC Tuner ................34 Connecting Line Out Port ................34 Connecting VGA Port ................... 35 Connecting to TV Speaker................36 SCEPTRE X42 Page1...
  • Page 2 VGA-PC input ....................62 DVI input ...................... 65 DTV input mode ................... 67 Other Information ............76 Cleaning the LCD TV .................... 76 Warning ........................76 Troubleshooting...................... 77 Appendix ..............81 FCC Compliance Statement ................... 81 European Notice ..................... 82 Page2 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on your SCEPTRE X42 42” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of SCEPTRE and its LCD Television product line. The X42 is a precise electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize its performance.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your SCEPTRE X42 package includes: Box 1 of 2 TV Display x 1 Box 2 of 2 Media Box (SKU#XHD1920-1H)x 1 User manual x 1 Connecting Cable (connecting TV display with Media box) x 1 Warranty Card x 1...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    100-240AVC, 50/60Hz, 3.6A max, 320W Function (1)Video PIP/POP PIP only De-interlace Frame conversion Frame recover 3:2, 2:2 Noise reducing core technology Aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9, zoom full, zoom full sub-title Color enhancement Vivid color, Skin tone, G,B SCEPTRE X42 Page5...
  • Page 6 Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be displayed with fewer than 480 progressively scanned lines (480p) in 16:9 or 4:3 format. 480 interlaced (480i) is the quality of today’s analog TV system. SDTV provides 150-300,000 pixels. Page6 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 7 Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP Favorite Channel NTSC V-chip Closed caption (CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4) Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP Favorite Channel V-chip ATSC Video input format: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Closed caption (CC1-CC4, CS1-CS4) (5)I/O SCEPTRE X42 Page7...
  • Page 8 AV1, AV2, YPbPr1, VGA- YPbPr2 HDMI-1/HDCP-1(option), NTSC(ASIA / Japan) HDMI-2/HDCP-2(option), AV Line out Sub woofer out, Head phone Page8 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 9: Opening The Package

    Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X42 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 80 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Guidelines

    LCD TV and Media Box, i.e. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the product too close to anything that produces smoke or moisture. Operating the product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock. Page10 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 11 Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source • other than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock. Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid • handling the power cord during electrical storms. SCEPTRE X42 Page11...
  • Page 12 Insert batteries in accordance with instructions while using the remote control. • Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote control. If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer: • The power connector fails or frays. Page12 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 13: Television Antenna Connection Protection

    SCEPTRE X42 Page13...

  • Page 14: Power Lines

    LCD 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. Page14 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 15: Product Browse

    IR sensor: Remote Control Sensor – This is the sensor that passes all of the remote signals to the media box. Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the best response to the remote signal. SCEPTRE X42 Page15...

  • Page 16: Note: Wall-Mounted

    Rear View Note: wall-mounted Page16 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 17 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 X42 Page17...
  • Page 18 Power on/off – Please note this is a passive power button and doesn’t physically cut power off the TV but turn the TV into standby mode. When turning LCD on/off, wait 5-10 seconds before pressing the power button again. Page18 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 19: Tv Info Explained

    “PC Audio In”. DVI-1 DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. This type of connection is designed so DVI-2 video can be digitally transferred to the television therefore display the colors SCEPTRE X42 Page19...
  • Page 20 DVD player, satellite box, digital cable box, and video game consoles (XBOX 360, PS3, Gamecube). VGA-YPbPr 2 This is a duplicate for YPbPr 1 (Component). Please use the optional VGA to Component conversion cable. Page20 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 21: Media Box

    Power indicator: If light is blue, the TV is turned on. If the light is red, the TV is turned off and in standby mode. If the light is off, the inverter connector is not connected and no power is provided to the display panel. Rear View SCEPTRE X42 Page21...

  • Page 22: Media Box Rear View Connector Definitions

    RCA red/white to 3.5mm mini-jack cable for audio. HDMI (High Definition Capable) This connection port receives audio and high definition signal through one single cable. It also doubles as HDCP source and DVI source with the provided HDMI Page22 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 23 This connection uses a HDMI cable or a HDMI to DVI cable. Service Port This is used for factory service by SCEPTRE’s technicians (do not tamper with this port). VGA (High Definition Capable) This connection port is used primarily by PCs via VGA-PC source. It also doubles as an optional YPbPr (component) port via VGA-YPbPr2 source, if you have the optional VGA to component conversion cable.

  • Page 24: Picture Quality Of All Connections From Ok To Best

    Power button on the side of the TV. If you have cut the power off please let the TV rest for 10-20 minutes before cutting the power back on. Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best TV Tuner (OK) Analog video - 480i. Page24 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 25 When used as a DVI port with the HDMI to DVI conversion cable, 1080p resolution is available and graphics/text is clearer and crisper than VGA. SCEPTRE X42 Page25...

  • Page 26: Quick Installation

    (1). Insert two AA (or R6) batteries into the remote control. Make sure + and – are facing the proper direction. (2). Replace the cover. If the remote control is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Keep the remote control away from moisture, sunlight, and high temperatures. Page26 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Display With Media Box

    Connecting the Display with Media Box Connect Cable Please note: The cables are color coded, when connecting them, please color match the connectors. The color side always faces up or outward. Connecting IR SCEPTRE X42 Page27...
  • Page 28 Connecting Signal Connecting Inverter & AC Power Page28 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Make sure light of power indicator is blue. Please note, this power switch is an active power switch which physically cuts power off the TV set. If you have cut the power off please let the TV rest for 10~20 minutes before cutting the power back on. SCEPTRE X42 Page29...

  • Page 30: Connecting Av1 / Av2 Port

    TV to the TV tuner connectors. Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port AV1, and AV2 is for connecting VCR, Analog Cable Set-top Boxes or other device that uses composite or S-Video for video and RCA red/white wires for audio. Page30 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 31: Connecting Component Hd Port

    Note: Refer to your DVD player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or other device with component HD port user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product. (HDTV: 720p / 1080i / 1080p) SCEPTRE X42 Page31...

  • Page 32: Connecting Hdmi-1, Hdmi-2 Port

    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 AUDIO IN port for sound. Note: PC Audio In is for sound on HDCP/DVI. A.HDMI B.DVI Page32 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 33 Refer to your HDTV Set-top Box or other device with HDMI port user manual for more information about the video output requirements of the product or consult your satellite or cable operator. (HDTV: 720p / 1080i / 1080p) SCEPTRE X42 Page33...

  • Page 34: Connecting Atsc Tuner

    Subwoofer Out port for better bass. If you have a receiver, it is recommended that your subwoofer and speakers be connected to the receiver instead. The AV out is designed to output video signal to another TV. Page34 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 35: Connecting Vga Port

    With the optional cable you can connect to DVD players, game consoles, or set-top boxes. If you are using this port as the secondary YPbPr (component) port, you will need to connect an audio connection to the PC Audio In connection port to provide audio. SCEPTRE X42 Page35...

  • Page 36: Connecting To Tv Speaker

    Connecting to TV Speaker Media box communicates with the TV display. The 4 wire connectors labeled TV SPEAKER is for connection to the TV’s speaker. Connecting Headphone Out Port The headphone out port is for connecting to a headphone. Page36 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 37: For Analog Cable And Antenna Users

    TV input signal which you’ve connected the set-top box to AV1, AV2, HDMI-1(HDMI, HDCP, DVI), HDMI-2(HDMI, HDCP, DVI), VGA-PC, VGA-YPbPr2, or YPbPr1(Component). Please consult your set-top box’s manual with regards on how to turn on the device and browse channels. SCEPTRE X42 Page37...

  • Page 38: For Hdtv Antenna Atsc Tuner Users

    To navigate in between channels you can only use the “CH +/-“ buttons or the “EPG” button. Pressing the “EPG” button more than once will toggle in between regular channel program and sub channel program. Page38 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 39: Using The X42

    Using the X42 Remote Control SCEPTRE X42 Page39...

  • Page 40: Universal Remote Code And Support

    Universal Remote Code and Support Sceptre’s X42 LCD supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your handbook of remote codes to setup your universal remote. Please note : Due to the variety of universal remotes manufactured, not all universal remotes will fully function with the code.
  • Page 41 These movies were originally filmed in 16:9 (widescreen), and then modified to fit a traditional TV screen (4:3). Note : When in HD mode or connected to a HD set-top box that controls the resolution you will not be able to choose your aspect ratio. SCEPTRE X42 Page41...
  • Page 42 Note : When in HD mode or connected to a HD set-top box that controls the resolution you will not be able to choose your aspect ratio. Page42 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 43: Picture In Picture

    SOURCE Select the input source for the sub-picture. SIZE Select the window size for the sub-picture (1/4, 1/9, or 1/16 of the entire screen size). Select the position for the sub-picture window (four corners of the screen). SCEPTRE X42 Page43...
  • Page 44 For DTV, make sure you have your channels scanned in and use the EDIT option in the DTV ATSC OSD menu to edit the channels. When finished, press the EXIT button to exit and save. Page44 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 45 Selects different video input signal sources – TV Tuner, AV1, AV2, and YPbPr1 (Component). SOUND Select different Sound Effect modes – User mode, Pop, Soft, Dialogue, and Cinema. PICTURE Select different preset picture modes – User mode, Standard, Nature, Game, and Cinema. SCEPTRE X42 Page45...
  • Page 46 When OSD menu is shown, press this button to enter (confirm) the sub-menu. CH +/- Press these two buttons to scroll through the channels. If the OSD Menu is shown on the screen, press these buttons to scroll through the menu items vertically. Page46 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 47 EXIT Press this button to exit from the sub-menu to the previous menu. When DTV program (channel) is selected, press this button to display the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). SCEPTRE X42 Page47...
  • Page 48 If the channel number is 100 or greater, first press the button “100/-“ Press CCD to display closed caption information. Press repeatedly to scroll through OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1, TT2, TT3, and TT4 R / Return Press this button to return to previous channel. Page48 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 49 PIP is any Source PC sources can be used in PIP when you’re on any Source AV sources and vice versa. None of the Source PC sources can be used in PIP when you’re already in one of the Source PC sources. SCEPTRE X42 Page49...
  • Page 50 HDMI 1 √ √ √ √ √ HDCP 1 √ √ √ √ √ DVI 1(PC) √ √ √ √ √ HDMI 2 √ √ √ √ √ HDCP 2 √ √ √ √ √ DVI 2(PC) Page50 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 51 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ (S-video) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ (S-video) (ATSC) YPbPr1 YPbPr2 VGA(PC) HDMI 1 HDCP 1 DVI 1(PC) HDMI 2 HDCP 2 DVI 2(PC) SCEPTRE X42 Page51...

  • Page 52: Osd (On Screen Display Menu)

    GROUP items which listed horizontally on the OSD menu. Press to scroll through the function items vertically. Press to enter the sub-menu. Press VOL +/- to adjust the setting. Press to go back to the previous menu. Page52 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 53 TV SETUP / DTV (user mode & none-user mode) Note: The follow chapter will introduce the operations for different input signal. (Press the button “Picture” on the remote controller to switch to “user” mode) None-user mode include Standard, Nature, Game and Cinema. SCEPTRE X42 Page53...

  • Page 54: Tv Input

    Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture sharper. COLOR Adjust Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. TINT Adjust Picture Chrominance angle(or skin color). RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. ADVANCED (User mode) VIVID COLOR Make color brighter without over-saturation. Page54 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 55 Our standard signal to the X42’s speaker is 500mVrms but with different channels browsed or different sound cards, the output might send out 1Vrms, therefore increases the possibility of popping the X42’s speaker. Please make SCEPTRE X42 Page55...
  • Page 56 TV SETUP CABLE/AIR Select cable signal or terrestrial signal(via antenna). CH-SCAN Scan all available channels to establish a channel list. CH-ADD Add currently viewing channel to the channel list. CH-DEL Delete currently viewing channel from the channel list. Page56 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 57: Av1 & Av2 Inputs

    When AV1 or AV2 input is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. VIDEO (User mode) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture sharper. SCEPTRE X42 Page57...
  • Page 58 Select different option – Off, -1, -2, -3, -4. GAMMA Adjust screen visual transformation. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. AUDIO BASS Adjusts the bass level of your TV speakers. TREBLE Adjusts the treble level of your TV speakers. Page58 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 59 The dynamic contrast improvement option is similar to AVC but deals with video. It changes the contrast automatically for the TV when a commercial or TV program is too bright or dark so that it will not strain you eyes. SCEPTRE X42 Page59...

  • Page 60: Y Pb Pr1 (Component), Vga-Y Pb Pr2, Hdmi-1, Hdmi-2, Hdcp-1

    Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture sharper. COLOR Adjust Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. TINT Adjust Picture Chrominance angle(or skin color). RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. ADVANCED (User mode) Page60 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 61 X42’s speaker popping increases greatly because of different sound signals received. Our standard signal to the X42’s speaker is 500mVrms but with different channels browsed or different sound cards, the output might send out 1Vrms, therefore SCEPTRE X42 Page61...

  • Page 62: Vga-Pc Input

    Choose the language between English and French for the OSD menu. LAMP Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display it’s images. VGA-PC input When VGA-PC is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. Page62 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 63 Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. COLOR TEMP. Select color temperature among High, Middle, Low, or User modes. R GAIN Adjusts how much red color is in the display. SCEPTRE X42 Page63...
  • Page 64 40 when the popping occurs. Suppress a pop sound resulted from changing TV program. SURROUND Select sound field from Off, Narrow, or Wide. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. Page64 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 65: Dvi Input

    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. PICTURE CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. SCEPTRE X42 Page65...
  • Page 66 1Vrms, therefore increases the possibility of popping the X42’s speaker. Please make sure to adjust the volume to below 40 when the popping occurs. Suppress a pop sound resulted from changing TV program. Page66 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 67: Dtv Input Mode

    Resolution – 1024x768, 1280x768, 1366x768, 1360x768 DTV input mode When DTV input is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. VIDEO (User mode) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. SCEPTRE X42 Page67...
  • Page 68 Strengthen Blue (sky color) color without affecting other colors. NOISE Not available under DTV inputs. GAMMA Adjust screen visual transformation. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. AUDIO BASS Adjusts the bass level of your TV speakers. Page68 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 69 Select sound field from Off, Narrow, or Wide. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. SYSTEM LANGUAGE Choose the language between English and French for the OSD menu. LAMP Adjusts how bright you want the LCD to display it’s images. SCEPTRE X42 Page69...
  • Page 70 Adjusts the size of fonts for closed captions. FONT STYLE Adjusts the style of fonts for closed captions. FONT COLOR Adjusts the color of fonts for closed captions. FONT OPACITY Adjusts the transparent effect for the closed captions. Page70 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 71 This filtering method filters movies that your kids watch. The USTV rating system filters regular TV sitcoms and series, it filters an age limit on each TV program also filters specific contents such as violence, sexual situation, coarse language. SCEPTRE X42 Page71...
  • Page 72 PASSWORD Changes the password. WARNING THERE IS NO WAY TO RESET THIS FEATURE. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR NEW PASSWORD OR DON’T CHANGE THE PASSWORD. RESET DTV Resets all options including scanned channels. Page72 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 73: Rating Explained

    PG (MPAA) / TV-Y7 (USTV)- Directed to Older Children This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between SCEPTRE X42 Page73...
  • Page 74 This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). Page74 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 75 Highlight the Yes button and press (enter). You should now be able to access your favorite channels but hitting the Favorite buttons on your remote control. SCEPTRE X42 Page75...

  • Page 76: Other Information

    The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC 230V, 50Hz, or AC 120V, 60Hz) written on the rear panel. Page76 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Properly connect the signal cable. colors correctly? Color cables should match the colored port ie. red to red, green to green and blue to blue. Picture too Are brightness and contrast set at Adjust brightness and contrast. dark the lowest level? SCEPTRE X42 Page77...

  • Page 78: Sceptre X

    UHF. Can not receive Please use the channel scanning function to increase the number sufficient channels of channels through antenna Please adjust the color setup, and make sure your signal cable is No colors tightly connected. Page78 SCEPTRE X42...
  • Page 79 This is a big LCD screen, and needs time to warm up to show by light is green but no the picture. picture Please wait for 15-30 seconds for the picture to show up. No Picture on PC (DVI Is your video card’s DVI port turned off by default? SCEPTRE X42 Page79...
  • Page 80 Satellite / Digital Cable Make sure you’re using the HDMI->HDMI cable. box has no video on If you’re using the cable we’ve included in the box, then you HDMI port. should set your source to HDCP or DVI. Page80 SCEPTRE X42...

  • Page 81: Appendix

    *Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. *Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. *Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. SCEPTRE X42 Page81...

  • Page 82: European Notice

    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. Page82 SCEPTRE X42...

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