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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X425 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 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®.
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SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual
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Page 1: Dear Sceptre Customer
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 under the default picture setting called POWER SAVING. -
Page 2: Important Information
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Do not defeat the ventilation. To ensure reliable safety purpose of the grounded plug. - 4 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 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 X425 HDTV User Manual...
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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 X425 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 36.78 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
Apply the metal ring on top of the plastic ring. Please remember to match the 3 mini holes in a triangular shape and also the swivel metal guard when you are applying the plate. - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 9 Screw in the 7 screws at the bottom of the base 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. - 9 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Rear View Mounting Pattern ....................11 Side Control Buttons....................... 12 Rear View Connections ......................13 SCEPTRE X425 Remote Control ....................15 Installing Batteries to the Remote Control ................17 Connection Suggestions ......................18 If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…..........18 ... -
Page 11: Identifying Front And Rear Panel
22mm. Please Note : The 22mm 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 22mm to the thickness of your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 12: 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. - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 13: Rear View Connections
Blu-ray or HD DVD player, or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port receives pure digital audio and high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a HDCP video device for video. - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 14 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. - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 15: Sceptre X425 Remote Control
SCEPTRE X425 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. - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 16 S.VOL(-) – This button decreases the volume of the sound bar. S.VOL(+) – This button increases the volume of the sound bar. A – Not used. B – Not used. C – Not used. D – Not used. - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 17: 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. - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 18: 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. - 18 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 19: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr
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 TV. • This source shares audio jacks with composite video. - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 20: 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. • This source shares audio jacks with YPbPr. - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 10 minutes. - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 23: 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. - 23 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 24: Switching Sources
Switching Sources Press the SOURCE button on the right of the TV to switch sources. - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 25: Ready To Watch Some Tv
AIR or CABLE. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH and press ENTER to scan for channels. Once the scanning finishes, you can begin to watch TV. - 25 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 26: 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. - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 27: Osd (On Screen Display) Options
OTHERS – This main option has functions for resetting the TV. PICTURE This option allows users to adjust the TV’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 28 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). - 28 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 29: Energy Star
MPEG NOISE REDUCTION – This feature reduces DVD video pixilation by blurring them. Please Note: • If you change picture setting or enable other options may increase power consumption which could possibly exceed the guidelines of ENERGY STAR® - 29 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 30: Sound
(presets include standard, soft, user, and dynamic). BASS – This feature adjusts the audio bass level of the iii. TREBLE – This feature adjusts the audio treble level of the TV. - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 31 EQUALIZER SETTINGS – This feature enables the internal equalizer of the speakers. You can adjust the settings individually or use the presets (user, off, rock, pop jazz). VII. SRS SETTINGS – This feature adjusts the options for SRS sound effects. - 31 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
- Page 32 • 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. - 32 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 33: Channel
SIGNAL TYPE – This feature allows you to switch between air (such as using antenna) and cable. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH – This feature searches channels automatically for you - 33 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 34: Parental
Please Note: • Please refer to RATINGS EXPLAINED for more information on ratings definitions. • Downloadable rating and clear downloadable data might be grayed out depending on the TV stations support. - 34 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 35: Setup
DIGITAL CC STYLE – This feature changes caption options of digital closed captioning. CC SIZE – This changes the size of the text. CC FONT – This changes the text font style. - 35 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 36 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. - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 37: Others
NO OPERATIONS POWER OFF – This feature turns the TV off if III. there are no commands given to the TV after 2 hours time. ALL RESET – This reset all the options in the MENU back to it’s default values. - 37 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 38: Detailed Explanations
In the USB function, select Music or Photo. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select the file you want and use the ENTER to play the file. Use the EXIT button to exit a folder. - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 39 The music function only supports MP3 that is from 32-48k Hz 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. - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 40: 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. - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 41 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. - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 42: Aspect Ratio Explained
FULL 100% (only available under antenna or cable while being fed a 1080i signal) This mode is only available when the TV tuner source is shown a true 1080i signal. The is will show 100% of the screen without any type of cropping. - 42 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 43: 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. - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 44: Direct Function Buttons
Direct function buttons allow the user to control certain special functions of the TV or the Sceptre Sound Bar. Sceptre Sound Bar The Sceptre Sound Bar is an add-on speakers designed to connect to any flat panel HDTV including Sceptre’s own. These direct function buttons above help eliminate the use of the Sound Bar remote. -
Page 45: How Do I Clean The Tv
Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. - 45 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... -
Page 46: 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. - 46 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 47 You have turned on closed captioning and are using TEXT1 – 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. - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
- Page 48 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. - 48 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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Page 49: 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 50: Specification
Full, Normal, Cinema, Zoom Gamma Fixed Gamma Lamp adjust Picture mode Vivid / Standard / Mild / Power Saving / Custom Video adjust Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness - 50 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual... - Page 51 *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. - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com...
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Page 52: 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 - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com... - Page 53 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 54: 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 55: 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. - 55 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X425 HDTV User Manual...
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