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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X50 FHD DISPLAY purchase.
Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free
operation of your display, 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 FHD display.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at SceptreTS@sceptre.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or
email our customer service group at SceptreCS@sceptre.com.
Live Chat also available during business hours M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM.
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE HD display at our online website
http://www.sceptre.com/registration.html.
This display is MHL® ready using HDMI 2.
This display supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) on HDMI 3.
This display does NOT have QAM support. For digital cable, you'll need
a cable box.
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SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Spectrex X50
- Page 1 Dear Sceptre Customer, Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X50 FHD DISPLAY purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free operation of your display, 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 FHD display.
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Page 2: Important Information
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
The wall socket should be installed may cause fire or electric shock. near the equipment and should be Slots and openings in the back and easily accessible. bottom of the cabinet are provided for - 4 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 5 Operating environment: Temperature: abnormally. Unplug the power cord 5° C ~ 35° C, Humidity: 10% to 90% immediately and contact your dealer non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft. - 5 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 6: Important Information
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 X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 7: Opening The Package
Please ensure the product is installed with the screen in landscape orientation. Any 90° clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and successive component damage. - 7 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 8: Attaching Or Removing The Stand
Make sure the wall is structurally safe for the weight of the Display Make sure the wall mount kit is compatible with the Display Read and follow all instructions provided by the wall mounting kit. Securely install all screws and connections. - 8 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Call Us If You Need Help! ......................... 52 Specification ............................53 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................... 55 Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ..............57 FCC Compliance Statement ......................58 Recycle Information ......................... 58 - 9 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 10: Identifying Front And Rear Panel
8mm. Please Note: The 8mm 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 6mm to the thickness of your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. - 10 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 11: Side Control Buttons
When the OSD is active, this button acts as the enter button and confirms the menu selection. POWER – Turn on the display by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the display. - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 12: Rear View Connections
The black (Optical SPDIF OUT) connector sends out either bit-stream or PCM digital sound signal to a home theater receiver with digital optical input. - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 13 10 minutes of idling on a connection with no signal. This feature is present on all connection. This display does NOT support QAM under (optional) TV tuner. - 13 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 14: Sceptre Remote Control
SCEPTRE 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 X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 15 Please Note: The remote supports ROKU™ stick with PURPLE buttons under HDMI3. Buttons encircled by the word SOUND BAR are to be used with a Sceptre’s sound bar only. - 15 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 16: 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. - 16 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 17: Connection Suggestions
The HD display’s tuner is designed for HD displays specifically, therefore requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve that signal level with your antenna or cable, your HD display might lose picture or sound. - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 18: Connecting Dvd Player With Component Ypbpr
YPbPr. Please reference the DVD player’s manual, to make sure the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the display. This source shares audio jacks with composite video. - 18 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 19: Connecting Wii™ With Composite
Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the display to switch to AV. Please Note: Make sure to read your Wii™ installation guide for further information. This source shares audio jacks with YPbPr. - 19 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 20: Connecting Cable Or Satellite Boxes With Hdmi
Sceptre’s HD display supports SONY’s universal remote code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand book. - 20 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 21: Connecting To A Pc With Vga And 3.5 Mm Minijack
The VGA port of the display features a power saving mode which will automatically turn off the display, if there’s no signal provided for more than 10 minutes. - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 22: Connecting A Digital Audio Receiver With Coax Spdif
The display’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. - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 23: Switching Sources
Press the SOURCE button on the right of the display to switch sources. The source HDMI 2 / MHL will automatically display to the word ROKU if a ROKU streaming stick is connected. - 23 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 24: Ready To Watch Some Hd
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 the display. - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 25: Osd (On Screen Display) Controls
– This button opens the OSD and also exits out of menus. CH(▲/▼) – These buttons functions as up/down direction in the OSD. VOL(+/-) – These buttons functions as left/right direction in the OSD or increases/decreases the value of an option. - 25 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 26: Osd (On Screen Display) Options
OTHERS – This main option has functions for resetting the display. PICTURE This option allows users to adjust the display’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and other various functions. - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 27 RESET – This resets the settings of PC settings. COLOR TEMPERATURE – This feature adjusts the color temperature of the display, giving warm, normal, cool, (warm being more red, cool being more blue and normal being neutral color). - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
- Page 28 MEMC – This function smoothes the video frames thereby making a moving picture clearer for viewers. Please Note: If you use POWER SAVING as your picture mode, the screen’s color, and brightness will be reduced. - 28 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 29: Sound
(presets include standard, soft, user SRS, and dynamic). BASS – This feature adjusts the audio bass level of the display. TREBLE – This feature adjusts the audio treble level of iii. the display. - 29 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 30 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. - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 31: 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. Please Note: The (optional) TV tuner in this display does not support QAM. - 31 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 32: 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. - 32 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 33: 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. - 33 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 34 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. - 34 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 35: Others
ALL RESET – This reset all the options in the MENU back to its default values. - 35 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 36: Detailed Explanations
Once you press the USB button the USB menu will come up. Select either the music or picture you want to browse using the arrow buttons. Press the ENTER button to select the file you want. Browsing Music and Photo In the USB function, select Music or Photo. - 36 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 37 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 display will respond to USB functions. - 37 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 38: Closed Captioning (Digital And Analog) Explained
(e.g., weather or news). These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed. Closed Captioning for this display only works under sources (optional) TV, and AV (Composite). - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 39: Mhl Explained
OS and the programs within. Some programs will respond to the control, some will not. For maximum control please use the cell phone’s touch screen instead of the display’s remote. - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 40: Direct Function Buttons
Vol(+) – This button increases the volume of the Sound Bar. Please Note: If you own a Sceptre Sound Bar with the Sceptre display, the display remote’s power button will turn on both the Sound Bar and the display. - 40 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 41: Roku Function Buttons
FAST FORWARD – Under ROKU™ this button plays the current video at a faster pace. STAR (*) – Under ROKU™ this button gives the info on the ROKU™ MHL streaming stick. - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 42: Hdmi Arc (Audio Return Channel) Explained
Make sure the HDMI cable is ARC capable (HDMI ver 1.4 or higher). Make sure you are using ARC on the correct HDMI port. This display’s ARC feature is on HDMI 3 only. - 42 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 43: Ratings Explained
L - Adult Language D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog MPAA Rating G (MPAA) General audiences. All ages admitted. PG (MPAA) Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. - 43 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 44 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. - 44 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 45: Aspect Ratio Explained
This mode is only available under PC. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution will be proportionate. The TV will not crop any video from the source. - 45 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 46: 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. - 46 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 47: How Do I Clean The Display
Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth afterwards. - 47 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
ATSC/NTSC TUNER Please adjust your picture setup and make sure the saturation and the RGB are not turned all the way down. For adjustment NO COLOR controls refer to page 27. - 48 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 49 HD because your display has IS HORRIBLE!! video that is many times better than old TV’s and so you can see interference and deficiencies you did not KNOW you had. - 49 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
- Page 50 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. - 50 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
- Page 51 HDMI cable connected to the cable box and to CHANNELS I GOT the display. Afterwards turn on the display and cable box and make sure your display’s source is HDMI. NOTHING! - 51 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 52: Call Us If You Need Help
Operation Hours : Mon - Fri at 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (PST) 16800 East Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91745 TEL : 626-369-3698 FAX : 626-855-5711 Website : www.SCEPTRE.com - 52 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 53: Specification
Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness (2)Audio Sound Mode Dynamic / Standard / Soft / User SRS Auto Volume Control Tone Bass / Treble / Balance SPDIF Out Yes (Optical) Speakers 10 watt per channel - 53 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 54 **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. - 54 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 55: Limited Product Warranty
Image Sticking caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a - 55 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... - Page 56 Before you ask for warranty service, read your User Manual. You might avoid a service call. Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional information regarding your warranty, please see complete details online at www.SCEPTRE.com. - 56 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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Page 57: Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information
In the interest of continuing product improvement, Sceptre, Inc. reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice. - 57 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual... -
Page 58: Fcc Compliance Statement
Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Recycle Information Dispose unwanted electronics and batteries through an approved recycler. For TVs please visit the web at http://www.earth911.com/recycling-guide/how-to- recycle-large-electronics/ For Batteries please visit the web at http://www.call2recycle.org/ - 58 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual...
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