Sceptre E246BD-SMQK LED Television
Sceptre E246BD-SMQK LED Television
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or
email our customer service group at [email protected].
Live Chat also available during business hours M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM.
DVD drive and TV Tuner are optional. It may not be equipped in your
product. Please check with seller, authorized distributor or Sceptre
Customer Services.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause
personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has
been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
However, improper use can result in electric shock and / or fire. In order to
prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and
prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Display, please read the
following precautions carefully before using the product.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and
misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged,
the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the
product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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The wall socket should be installed immediately and contact your dealer
near the equipment and should be for repair. Continued use of the
easily accessible. product may cause fire or electric
Only the marked power source can be shock.
used for the product. Any power Do not install the product in an area
source other than the specified one with heavy dust or high humidity.
may cause fire or electric shock. Operating the product in environments
Do not touch the power cord during with heavy dust or high humidity may
thunderstorms. To avoid electric shock, cause fire or electric shock.
avoid handling the power cord during Hold the power connector when
electrical storms. removing the power cable. Pulling the
Unplug the unit during a lightning power cable itself may damage the
storm or when it will not be used for a wires inside the cable and cause fire
long period of time. This will protect or electric shocks. When the product
the Display from damage due to will not be used for an extended
power surges. period of time, unplug the power
Do not attempt to repair or service the connector.
product yourself. Opening or removing To avoid risk of electric shock, do not
the back cover may expose you to touch the connector with wet hands.
high voltages, the risk of electric shock, Insert batteries in accordance with
and other hazards. If repair is required, instructions while using the remote
please contact your dealer and refer control. Incorrect polarities may cause
all servicing to qualified service damage and leakage of the batteries,
personnel. operator injury and contamination the
Keep the product away from moisture. remote control.
Do not expose this appliance to rain or If any of the following occurs please
moisture. If water penetrates into the contact the dealer:
product, unplug the power cord and o The power connector fails
contact your dealer. Continuous use in or frays.
this case may result in fire or electric o Liquid sprays or any object
shock. drops into the Display.
Do not use the product if any o The Display is exposed to
abnormality occurs. If any smoke or rain or other moisture.
odor becomes apparent, unplug the o The Display is dropped or
power cord and contact your dealer damaged in any way.
immediately. Do not try to repair the o The performance of the
product yourself. Display changes
Avoid using dropped or damaged substantially.
appliances. If the product is dropped Operating environment: Temperature:
and the housing is damaged, the 5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90%
internal components may function non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
abnormally. Unplug the power cord
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)
Lightning Protection
For added protection of the TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or
unused for long periods of time, unplug the 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.
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Opening the Package
The SCEPTRE Display is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed
separately in another carton. The size and weight of the product might be too heavy for
1 person to handle. In the event of that happening; it is recommended that the display
package must be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons. Since the glass can be
easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently. Never place the unit on a
surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on protective padding. When
opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition and that all standard
accessories and items are included. Save the original box and all packing materials for
future shipping needs.
Package Contents
SCEPTRE Display x 1
Display Base x 1
Display Neck x 1
Screws x 4 (ST3 x 10mm)
Warranty Card x 1
Display Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
User Guide x 1 (Complete manual available online at sceptre.com)
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. Please use the
power cord designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one
with the correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature
must not be defeated. The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping.
Space should be maintained between the back of the product and the wall for proper
ventilation. If you would like to mount the Display onto the wall, please be sure to read
all instructions provided by the display mounting company and this manual. Avoid
installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or other places with high humidity dust or
smoke, so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components. 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.
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Attaching or Removing the Base
1. Insert the TV into the base and screw in the 4 screws at the bottom of the base.
2. To take the neck off for wall mounting, unscrew the 4 screws on the back of the TV and
the stand will come off.
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Table of Contents
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Identifying Front and Rear Panel
Front View
INDICATOR LIGHT – The light is red when power is plugged in but the Display is not turned on.
The light turns blue when the Display is turned on. The Display might take 10 – 12 seconds to
power on. This is considered to be normal.
REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote control.
**Built-in DVD player is optional.
Mounting Specification: 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4 Length of screw should not exceed
5mm. Please Note: The 5mm 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 5mm to the thickness of
your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length.
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Side Control Buttons
9. – Turn on the Display by pressing the button once. Press the button again to
turn off the Display.
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Rear View Connections
2. SPDIF - This connection port is used for sending out digital audio
signals to digital surround sound receivers. 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.
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7. DT (Optional) – This connection is for analog cable without the cable
box or over-the-airwave antennas. The tuner is a hybrid tuner that
tunes to both analog and digital channels. This connection uses
coaxial RF cable. For over-the airwave digital stations please check
http://www.antennaweb.org.
8. USB – USB connects to USB flash drives for playing music and
picture. The USB port is also used for updating the Display’s
firmware.
Please Note:
This Display features a power saving function which will turn off
the Display automatically after 10 minutes of idling on a
connection with no signal. This feature is present on all
connection.
TV Tuner is optional. It may not be equipped in your
product. Please check with seller, authorized distributor or
Sceptre Customer Services.
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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.
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REGULAR REMOTE GENERAL FUNCTION BUTTONS
The following buttons are functions designed to work with the optional, Sceptre
Sound Bar.
Please Note:
Buttons encircled by the word SOUND BAR are to be used with a Sceptre’s
sound bar only.
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DVD REMOTE GENERAL FUNCTION BUTTONS *optional
The following buttons are functions designed to work with the optional, Sceptre
Sound Bar.
Please Note:
To insert, eject a disc from the DVD player, to use any functions on the
DVD you must press the DVD button first.
The remote picture might be different from the actual remote. Please
refer to the user manual on our website http://www.sceptre.com
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Installing Batteries to the Remote Control
Please insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you match the
(+) and (-) symbols on the batteries with the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery
compartment. Afterwards, re-attach the battery cover.
WARNING:
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Connection Suggestions (OPTIONAL)
Please Note:
Not all broadcasts are in Full High Definition (HD). Please refer to
your local broadcasting stations for more information.
The HD Display’s tuner is designed for HD Display therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal Displays. If you cannot
achieve that signal level with your antenna or cable, your HD
Display might lose picture or sound.
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Connecting Streaming Box with Component YPbPr…
1. Make sure the power of HD Display and your streaming box is turned off.
2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your
streaming box and YPbPr’s green connector port on the back of your HD
Display.
3. Connect the blue color connector to both your streaming box and YPbPr’s
blue connector port on the back of your HD Display.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your streaming box and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your HD Display.
5. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
streaming box and YPbPr’s white connector port on the back of your HD
Display.
6. Connect the red color connector to both your streaming box and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your HD Display.
7. Turn on the HD Display and your streaming box.
8. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the Display to
switch to YPbPr.
Please Note:
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Connecting Wii™ with Composite…
1. Make sure the power of HD Display and your Wii™ is turned off.
2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both
your Wii™ and TV YPbPr’s green connector port on the back side of your HD
Display.
3. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
Wii™ and YPbPr’s white connector port on the back side of your HD Display.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your Wii™ and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back side of your HD Display.
5. Turn on the HD Display and your Wii™.
6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the Display to
switch to AV.
Please Note:
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Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI…
1. Make sure the power of HD Display 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 on the back of your HD Display.
3. Turn on the HD Display and your set-top box.
4. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the Display to
switch to HDMI.
Please Note:
Please reference the set-top box’s manual, to make sure the set-
top box is configured to output correctly to the Display.
Sceptre’s HD Display supports SONY’s universal remote code.
Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s hand
book.
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Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack …
Please Note:
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Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Coaxial SPDIF…
1. Make sure the power of HD Display and your receiver is turned off.
2. Obtain an optical SPDIF cable, connect it to your receiver’s optical SPDIF
digital input and the optical SPDIF connection on the on the back of the HD
Display.
3. Turn on the HD Display and your receiver.
Please Note:
If you want pure digital stream for your receiver to decode, you
must also configure the Display’s OSD Sound->Digital Audio Out
function. Make sure the option is on 5.1CH.
If your receiver is making static noises when receiving 5.1CH, you
must use the PCM option instead.
Please reference the receiver’s manual as well, to make sure the
receiver is configured to receive signals correctly from the Display.
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.
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Switching Sources
1. Press the button on the side of the Display or the SOURCE button on the
remote control and you will see the picture above.
**TV Source is optional. It may not equipped in your product. Please check with the seller, distributor
or Sceptre Customer Services.
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Ready to Watch Some TV? (OPTIONAL)
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. Make sure they are all connected securely.
3. Turn on your TV and other AV devices if necessary.
4. Select the correct source according to the Connecting pages.
2. Use the ◄ or ► button to select the CHANNEL icon and press ENTER.
3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to highlight the signal type and press ◄ or ► to select your
connection either AIR or CABLE.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH and press ENTER to scan
for channels.
5. Once the scanning finishes, you can begin to watch TV.
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OSD (On Screen Display) Controls
In order to adjust most of the options inside the On Screen Display (OSD), the picture
below shows all the buttons used on the remote control.
3. – This button opens the OSD and also exits out of menus.
4. – This button acts as the enter button to enter each function or option.
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OSD (On Screen Display) Options
PICTURE – This main option has functions for changing the picture settings for all ports,
such as tint, contrast, sharpness.
SOUND – This main option has functions for changing sound settings for all ports, such
as SPDIF Type, treble, bass, and AVL….etc.
CHANNEL – This main option has functions for the tuner port, such as scanning
channels, editing channels, audio language, tuner mode….etc.
PARENTAL – This main option has functions for only AV and DT port. The purpose of
this option is to block TV channel which is inappropriate for children.
SETUP – This main option has functions for all ports, OSD language, caption styles,
time setup and sleep.
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.
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1. Press MENU to open the OSD.
2. Press ◄ or ► to select PICTURE and press ENTER.
3. Use ▲ or ▼ to select the one you want to adjust and ◄ or ► or ENTER to
adjust them.
I. PICTURE SETTINGS
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V. ADVANCED PICTURE SETTINGS
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SOUND
This option allows users to adjust the Display’s sound functions.
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.
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CHANNEL (OPTIONAL)
This option allows user to adjust the TV’s tuner functions.
Please Note:
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PARENTAL (OPTIONAL)
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.
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.
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SETUP
This option allows user to adjust the Display’s miscellaneous options.
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c) CC OPACITY – This changes the transparency of the
captioning.
d) TEXT COLOR – This changes the color of the text.
e) CC BACKGROUND OPACITY – This changes the
transparency of background of the text.
f) CC BACKGROUND COLOR – This changes the color
of the background.
II. MENU LANGUAGE – This function adjusts the language of the menu
(English, French, and Spanish).
III. CLOCK
i. TIME ZONE – This adjusts the time zone for the Display’s clock.
ii. AUTO CLOCK – This feature sets the Display to the TV channel’s
clock. (You must have antenna to use this feature.)
iii. SETUP TIME – This feature manually lets you adjust the time
and date.
iv. DAY OF THE WEEK – This feature tells you the day of the week.
v. Daylight Savings Time – This feature toggles the daylight savings
time options.
vi. 24 Hour Mode – This feature tells time in a 24 hour fashion
instead of showing AM and PM.
IV. OSD TIMER – This function adjusts the idle duration the MENU stays on the
screen.
Please Note :
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OTHERS
This option allows users to set other features of the Display.
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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.
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.
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Media Setting
1. SLIDESHOW INTERVAL – This option adjusts the time interval of a displayed picture.
2. SLIDESHOW EFFECT – This option adjusts the video effects when pictures interchange.
3. SLIDESHOW REPEAT – This option toggles the repeat function for displaying pictures.
4. MUSIC PLAY MODE – This option adjusts the music playing option.
5. MUSIC PLAY REPEAT – This option toggles the repeat function for playing music.
6. MUSIC AUTO PLAY – This function toggles the auto play feature which will play any
music found in the USB flash drive once you insert the flash drive.
Technical Limitation
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Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained (OPTIONAL)
Your Display is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view
conservations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your display. Closed Captions are
available on most TV program, and on some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program
provider.
You can access the closed captioning via the OSD menu. Start by pressing MENU then select
SETUP. You will see Closed Captioning under SETUP.
Please Note:
Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available on digital TV programs
(also at the election of the service provider). It is a more flexible system than the original
Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles.
Not all programs and VHS video tapes offer closed caption. Please look for the CC
symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.
In the Closed Caption system, there can be more than one caption service provided.
Each is identified by its own number. The CC1 and
CC2 services display subtitles of Display programs superimposed over the program’s
picture.
In the Closed Caption system, the TEXT1 or TEXT2 services display text that is
unrelated to the program being viewed (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 TV and AV. (OPTIONAL)
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DVD OPERATION (for optional DVD player)
Introduction
About the ○/ Symbol Display
“○
/ ” may appear on your HDTV display during operation, which indicates that the function in this
operating instruction is not available for that specific media format.
Notes On Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints d not get
on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Storing Discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.
Cleaning Discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before
playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not use strong
solvents such as alcohol, benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray
intended for old vinyl records.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation it may
damage the discs or internal parts.
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Important DVD Operation Guidelines
1. The DVD drive only functions while the TV is under the source DVD. In order
to put the DVD disc in, or eject the DVD disc, you must be under the DVD
source. Otherwise the DVD drive will not work.
2. With the TV turned on and the DVD button pressed from the TV remote, you
can now insert the DVD disc you want to play. When you are facing the
front of the TV, insert the DVD disc with the side that is labeled with the
movie title facing away from you.
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3. The DVD control buttons are show in the picture below.
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1. DVD Display Setup
a. Press the D.SETUP button and then press the ◄/► to display the
DVD DISPLAY SETUP when you are in DVD mode and press
ENTER.
b. Press the ▲/▼ button to select options in the menu.
c. Press the ENTER button to enter menus or options and use the ▲/▼
button to select sub-options.
d. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
e. Press the D.SETUP to exit the DVD setup menu.
f. OPTIONS DEFINITION
1) DVD DISPLAY – This option should be set to 16:9 only. Since
the DVD is permanently attached to the TV, the settings
here are advised not to be changed since they are setup
already for the TV.
2) OSD LANGUAGE – This option lets you select the DVD osd
menu language.
3) SCREEN SAVER – This option lets you turn on or off the screen
saver when the DVD mode is idling.
4) RESUME – This option lets you turn on or off the resume feature
which lets you resume your movie at the same location where
you last left off.
5) REPEAT – This option lets you loop the playing of a DVD disc.
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2. DVD Audio Setup
a. Press the D.SETUP button and then press the ◄/► to display the
DVD AUDIO SETUP when you are in DVD mode and press ENTER.
b. Press the ▲/▼ button to select options in the menu.
c. Press the ENTER button to enter menus or options and use the ▲/▼
button to select sub-options.
d. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
e. Press the D.SETUP to exit the DVD setup menu.
f. OPTIONS DEFINITION
1) VCD AUDIO SETUP – This option lets you change the audio
type of VCDs from stereo to playing the left audio track on both
speakers or the right audio track on both speakers.
2) DUAL MONO – This option lets you select the output sound of
the DVD player. You can use stereo, left channel mono, right
channel mono, and mono down mix together. This is usually
used when you are playing a foreign language VCD where left
channel sound is English dubbing and right channel is original
foreign language audio or vice versa. In this particular case if
you were to pick English dubbing you would pick left channel
mono or original foreign language you would pick right channel
mono.
3) DYNAMIC – This option lets you change the level of volume
range the DVD audio plays at.
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3. Misc.
a. Press the D.SETUP button and then press the ◄/► to display the
MISC. when you are in DVD mode and press ENTER.
b. Press the ▲/▼ button to select options in the menu.
c. Press the ENTER button to enter menus or options and use the ▲/▼
button to select sub-options.
d. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
e. Press the D.SETUP to exit the DVD setup menu.
f. OPTIONS DEFINITION
1) AUDIO – This option lets you select the preferred audio
language of the DVD.
2) SUBTITLE – This option lets you select the preferred subtitle
language of the DVD.
3) DISC MENU – This option lets you toggle whether to display the
disc menu or not.
4) DISC TITLE – This option lets you toggle whether to display the
disc title or not.
5) PARENTAL – This option turns on the ratings filter for movies.
6) PASSWORD – This option sets a password in order to access
the DVD drive (default password is “0000”.
7) DEFAULT SETTING – This option resets the DVD player’s
menu settings back to factory default.
Please Note:
This DVD player only takes standard size DVD discs. Mini DVDs,
odd shaped DVDs are not compatible.
DVD AUDIO, SUBTITLE, DISC MENU preferences in languages are
based off of the DVD disc itself. If the disc itself does not support
such language, the preferred languages will not appear and the
default English language will be displayed.
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Direct Function Buttons
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.
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Ratings Explained (OPTIONAL)
General Operation
To block channels you don’t want your children to watch, you can filter them with the ratings function.
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.
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.
and/or the program contains one or more of the following: moderate violence (V), some sexual
situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV program description
FV - Fantasy Violence
V - Violence
S - Sexual Situations
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.
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PG-13 (MPAA)
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R (MPAA)
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some
jurisdictions).
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.
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Aspect Ratio Explained
The display is a widescreen display, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a square format,
therefore the Display 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
Display. Simply use the ASPECT button on the Display’s remote control to cycle between the
multiple modes.
1. NORMAL
Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3 aspect ratio (1.33:1
source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left and right of the display image. This
aspect keeps that aspect ratio and shows you the black bars on the side.
2. WIDE
This mode will stretch the picture to a widescreen ratio. If you have a perfect 16:9 ratio picture
you will not see any black bars. If you are watching a widescreen movie in 1.85:1 or 2.35:1
ratio, you will still get black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. If you use this mode on
4:3 pictures they will be stretched and distorted horizontally.
3. CINEMA
This mode cuts off all 4 sides to try to make a widescreen movie fit better on the Display
screen.
4. ZOOM
When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio Display 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.
5. DOT BY DOT
This mode is only available under PC. It will map dot by dot to the screen. Any resolution will
be proportionate.
6. FULL 100%
Full 100% does not crop any video from the source.
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How do I clean the Display ?
IMPORTANT
1. The power cable has to be removed from the socket before cleaning the
Display.
2. Do not use volatile solvent (alcohol, rosin, and toluene) to clean the
Display. These types of chemicals might damage the housing and the
LCD glass.
Please Note:
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.
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Troubleshooting
The following table contains the common problems and the solutions to these
problems. Please check this list before you contact the technicians.
Problems Solutions
Connect power cord correctly.
Turn on power.
Connect video cable correctly.
NO PICTURE
Select the input signal source with proper cable connection with
the source button.
ABNORMAL Match the colors on the cables to the ports off the back of the
COLORS television. I.E. red cable to red colored port.
PICTURE IS TOO Adjust your contrast, brightness and lamp settings from the
DARK OSD Menu. For adjust controls, refer to page 28.
Make sure you have connected both your video and audio
AUDIO ONLY NO cables.
PICTURE
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65%.(OPTIONAL)
Make sure the audio cable is connected.
PICTURE ONLY NO
Readjust your volume via the remote control.
AUDIO
The Display’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %.
Turn off the Display, unplug it from the socket. Remove the
batteries out of the remote for 30 seconds. Press the remote
buttons and the power button randomly for a good 2 seconds,
and then reinstall the batteries. Try the remote to see if it
REMOTE CONTROL works. For battery removal instructions, refer to page 17.
DOES NOT WORK
The Display’s remote sensor is also housed in the same place
as the power indicator light. Please make sure there is line of
sight from the remote control’s front sensor to the remote
sensor of the Display.
CANNOT RECEIVE The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Change
SUFFICIENT the direction of your antenna and rescan your channels. If you
CHANNELS have cable call up your cable company and ask about signal
THROUGH THE strength of your local cable.
ATSC/NTSC TUNER
(OPTIONAL)
Please adjust your picture setup and make sure the saturation
NO COLOR and the RGB are not turned all the way down. For adjustment
controls refer to page 28.
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Problems Solutions
The Display’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %.Check
your signal.
WEAK SIGNAL OR The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Change the
NO PROGRAM direction of your antenna and rescan your channels. If you
SYMBOL ON have cable, call up your cable company and ask about signal
SCREEN strength of your local cable.
(OPTIONAL)
DISPLAY’S This Display follows SONY’s universal remote code. To find the
UNIVERSAL actual code you must read through your own universal remote’s
REMOTE CODE guide book.
TV CHANNELS ARE Check your auto lock function’s settings inside the OSD. You
BLOCKED may have locked up some channels but forgot about them.
(OPTIONAL) Refer to page 33 for more instructions.
THE Display TURNS This display is a High Definition liquid crystal display panel. It
ON OR OFF requires a few more seconds than normal Displays to power up
SLOWLY AND THE and show the picture.
SCREEN SHOWS
UP SLOWLY
Make sure you have a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable connected from
NO SOUND ON PC
your pc’s sound output to the Display’s VGA STEREO INPUT.
Reboot your HDCP video device but turning them off and
HDCP VIDEO SAYS
unplugging the power cord. Wait up to 8 minutes to plug the
NO HDCP SUPPORT
power back in to see if it works or not.
Make sure you have a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable connected from
your HDCP video device’s sound output to the Display’s VGA
HDCP VIDEO HAS STEREO INPUT. If your HDCP video device uses RCA AUDIO
NO AUDIO jacks, you’ll need to obtain a RCA audio converted into 3.5 mm
mini-jack cable.
Make sure the Display is recognized as plug and play monitor.
CANNOT GET
Try updating your video card’s drivers as well. If that does not
1360x768 ON PC
help, most likely you’ll need to upgrade your video card to a
VGA
newer one.
PICTURE IS This might be from interference from large electrical appliances,
DISTORTED OR cars, motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. If the Display is close
HAS ABNORMAL to the wall, try moving the Display to another room in your
SOUND house to see if the problem still occurs.
If you’re using HDMI or a Display digital channel make sure you
use the ASPECT button to switch to 16:9 format. If you are
PICTURE DOES using VGA, use the AUTO ADJUST function to adjust to the
NOT COVER THE screen. Please Note : If you are using regular analog Display,
ENTIRE SCREEN AV, or component in 480i resolution, use the ASPECT button to
(OPTIONAL) switch to 16:9 in order to fill up the screen. Please Note : This
note this feature will distort the picture.
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Problems Solutions
For best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where
possible. If HD content is not available view “Standard
Definition” from a digital source. Standard, analog TV will
PICTURE QUALITY always be noticeable inferior to 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.
PICTURE HAS Your Display is manufactured using an extremely high level of
PIXELS THAT ARE precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels of your
ALWAYS Display may not display. Pixels defects within industry
DISPLAYING THE specifications are inherent to this type of product and do not
SAME COLOR constitute a defective product.
I CANNOT CHANGE Your display syncs time automatically according to your local
THE TIME TV channel. This function only works while the Display’s tuner
MANUALLY is connected to an ANTENNA. (OPTIONAL)
You have turned on closed captioning and are using TEXT1 –
BIG BLACK BOX IN
TEXT4. Change the setting to CC1 or turn off closed captioning
THE MIDDLE OF
and the box will disappear. Refer to page 35 for more
SCREEN
information.
Different channels and inputs will sometimes have this effect
SWITCHING A
because the channel signal’s own volume is already loud.
CHANNEL OR
There is no way remove this completely. The Display has an
SOURCE CHANGES
AUTO VOLUME LEVEL function that can combat this type of
THE VOLUME
effect. Please make sure that function is turned on.
When your Display’s resolution is higher than the digital
THERE IS NOISE
channel’s broadcast resolution, the signal is up-converted to
OR TRASH PIXELS
match your Display’s resolution. Up-converting can cause this
ON THE SCREEN
type of effect.
The Display is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition
Content. The best image quality can be achieved by HDMI,
TIPS FOR HIGH
YPbPr (Component), then VGA. However, due to variances in
DEFINITION USERS
broadcast practices, it is possible some image distortions can
occur.
Letterboxed (Widescreen) versions of DVD movies are most
commonly formatted for standard 4:3 Displays. The Display
TIPS FOR
has the capability of expanding this content so the entire screen
LETTERBOX
is filled at the expense of the image proportion. To use this
CONTENT USERS
function press the aspect button on the remote control and
cycle among the available options.
I CANNOT FIND THE The buttons are represented by the ▲▼◄► buttons located on
VOLUME AND the remote control. ▲▼ changes the channels and ◄►
CHANNEL changes the volume.
CHANGING
BUTTONS
DISPLAY TURNS The Display features a power saving mode which will
OFF automatically turn off the Display, if there’s no signal provided
AUTOMATICALLY for more than 10 minutes.
AFTER 10 MINUTES
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Call Us If You Need Help!
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective
product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our
trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone or
email. 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 Product Number (P/N), Serial Number
(S/N), and date of purchase available before you call.
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Specification
Display panel
Item Illustration
Function
(1)Video
De-interlace 3D
Frame recover 3:2
Noise reducing core technology 3D
Aspect ratio Full, Normal, Cinema, Zoom
Gamma Fixed Gamma
Lamp adjust Yes
Picture mode Power Saving / Vivid / Standard / Mild / User
Video adjust Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness
(2)Audio
Sound Mode Dynamic / Standard / Soft / User
Auto Volume Control Yes
Tone Bass / Treble / Balance
SPDIF Out Yes (optical)
Speakers 2x3 watt per channel
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(3) General
Hybrid TV Tuner (OPTIONAL) NTSC / ATSC / ClearQAM
Channel auto scan (OPTIONAL) Yes
Off / 10mins / 20mins / 30mins / 40mins / 50mins /
Sleep timer
60mins / 90mins / 120mins
Standby power Under 1W
480i / 480p / 720p (Native) / 1080i (scaled) /
Timing support-Video
1080/24p (scaled) / 1080/60p (scaled)
(4)NTSC/ATSC
Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP
Favorite Channel
NTSC (OPTIONAL) V-chip
Closed caption
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Favorite Channel
V-chip
Video input format: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
ATSC (OPTIONAL) Analog closed caption:
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Digital closed caption:
(Service 1-Service 6)
(5)I/O
1 input x TV Tuner (NTSC/ATSC, Optional)
1 input x YPbPr,
1 x inputs x HDMI
1 input x VGA
1 input x VGA Audio In
1 input x USB
1 output x SPDIF (digital audio) optical out,
1 output x Headphone out
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts
and labor (90 days for commercial use) 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. See below for the SCEPTRE Extended
Service warranty.
SCEPTRE’s Responsibility
SCEPTRE units purchased from an authorized SCEPTRE U.S. Reseller in the United States
and that are used in the fifty (50) United States or Puerto Rico and Canada are warranted to
be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of their original retail purchase (or a period of ninety (90) days for commercial
use). If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the units using new or
refurbished parts. In the event that the part required for replacement is no longer in
production and/or is obsolete, SCEPTRE will repair or replace the unit with similar or like
parts of equal value. If a similar or like part is not available, a charge may be incurred to the
owner, for any upgraded parts substituted.
Service Labor
During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date (or a period of ninety (90)
days for commercial use), SCEPTRE will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a
manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the
United States, you must first call our Customer Support at (800) 788-2878. The determination
of service will be made by SCEPTRE Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR
UNIT TO SCEPTRE WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Parts
New or remanufactured parts will be used for repairs by SCEPTRE at its designated Service
Center for one (1) year (or ninety (90) days for commercial use) from the effective warranty
date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty
period.
Service
During the one (1) year (or ninety (90) days for commercial use) warranty period, SCEPTRE
will, at its option and sole discretion, repair or replace defective parts, including replacement
of the entire Panel. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center
indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are
responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility. SCEPTRE is not responsible
for the de-installation or re-installation of the unit.
Not Covered
This warranty does not cover the following: cosmetic defects; damage, 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 and or, damage from fire,
water, lightning, power surges, abnormal environmental conditions, or other acts of nature;
normal wear and tear (SCEPTRE reserves the right to determine “wear and tear” on any and
all products); unsatisfactory visual or audio performance not caused by a manufacturing
defect; or displays on which the serial number has been removed or defaced. Image Sticking
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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
display and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not covered by this warranty. Any
hardware, components, and/or software bundled with the display are not covered by this
warranty. Any damages caused directly or indirectly by Buyer’s or Reseller’s “Value Added
Feature” are not covered by this warranty or Sceptre, Inc. Any damages of any kind including,
but not limited to, direct or indirect damages, lost profits, lost savings, or other special
incidental, exemplary or consequential damages whether for breach of contract, tort, or
otherwise, or whether arising out of the use of or inability to use the product, even if
SCEPTRE, INC. or any dealer, distributor of authorized service provider/partner has been
advised of the possibility of such damages, or any claim by any other warranty are not
covered by this warranty or Sceptre Inc.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. OUR LIABILITY FOR ANY
AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER,
INCLUDING OUR NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR DEFECTIVE GOODS,
WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY. WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only warranty
applicable; no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty.
SCEPTRE retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are
covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty, you will be
contacted to determine whether SCEPTRE should repair the damage for a fee or whether the
product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.
Owner’s Responsibility
Effective Warranty Date
Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user. To ensure warranty service, keep the
dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of the purchase date. If you can no longer obtain your
receipt, the warranty will revert to the unit’s manufacture date according to the serial number
of the unit. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
Warranty Service
For warranty service information, contact SCEPTRE Technical Support at email address
[email protected], via phone at (800) 788-2878, or via World Wide Web chatting
service at www.Sceptre.com. SCEPTRE Technical Support is available Monday to Friday
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Parts and service labor that are SCEPTRE’s responsibility
(see above) will be provided without charge. Other services or services not covered by the
warranty are at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date of
purchase. 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.
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FCC Compliance Statement
Please Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use the
signal cord and power cord supplied with this unit.
The Federal communications Commission warns that changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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.
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