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Page2 SCEPTRE X42 Connecting Headphone Out Port .................................................................. 36 For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..................................................................... 37 For Set-top Box Users (including Digital Cable, Satellite, other video disp...
Page 3 - X42 Page3; Getting Started
SCEPTRE X42 Page3 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. It has passed re...
Page 4 - Page4; Package Contents
Page4 SCEPTRE X42 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 Power Cord x 1 VGA Cable x 1 PC Audio Cable x 1 HDMI/DVI Cable x 1 Au...
Page 5 - X42 Page5; Specifications; Display panel; Item; Illustration; Media box
SCEPTRE X42 Page5 Specifications Display panel Item Illustration Active Area / Screen Size 930.24 (H) x 523.26 (V)mm (diagonal 42.02 inches) Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.1615 (H) x RGB x 0.4845 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution Brightness 500 nits (Ty...
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Page6 SCEPTRE X42 Dynamic contrast Yes( Tuner/Video decoder ) Sharpness DLTI/DCTI Gamma 10bit / 5 curves Lamp adjust Yes Picture mode User mode / Standard / Nature / Game/ Cinema Video adjust Contrast / Brightness / Color / Hue 3 levels of color Temp. For VGA High / Middle / Low (2)Audio Tone Bass /...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page7 Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480p, in a 16:9 or 4:3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 480p is the quality used by most DVD players. EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels. High-Definition Television (HDTV): The be...
Page 8 - Page8; Sub woofer out, Head phone
Page8 SCEPTRE X42 NTSC(ASIA / Japan) AV1, AV2, YPbPr1, VGA- YPbPr2 HDMI-1/HDCP-1(option), HDMI-2/HDCP-2(option), AV Line out Sub woofer out, Head phone
Page 9 - X42 Page9; Opening the Package; accessories are packed separately in another carton.; Installation; The power consumption of the display is approximately 300 watts.
SCEPTRE X42 Page9 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 b...
Page 10 - Page10; Important Safety Guidelines
Page10 SCEPTRE X42 Important Safety Guidelines 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 maintenan...
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Page12 SCEPTRE X42 • Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the X42 LCD TV and Media Box from damage due to power surges. • Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expos...
Page 13 - Television Antenna Connection Protection; External Television Antenna Grounding; voltage surges and static charges.
SCEPTRE X42 Page13 o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the X42 LCD TV and Media Box. o The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture. o The Display is dropped or damaged in any way. o The performance of the Display changes substantially. • Operating environment: Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C, Humi...
Page 14 - Page14; Lightning Protection; and disconnect the antenna or cable system.; Power Lines; such power lines or circuits.
Page14 SCEPTRE X42 Lightning Protection For added protection of the LCD TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug the LCD TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead...
Page 15 - X42 Page15; Product Browse; Display; Top View; connected and no power is provided to the display panel.
SCEPTRE X42 Page15 Product Browse Display Top View Front View Note: 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. IR se...
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Page18 SCEPTRE X42 Side View About control keys Press CH buttons to switch between preprogrammed channels. If you are using DTV to view your television you can also use EPG button to navigate your channels. Press VOL buttons to adjust the audio volume. Press this button to select among the following...
Page 19 - X42 Page19; TV Info Explained; Source PC & AV Explained
SCEPTRE X42 Page19 TV Info Explained Non DTV On the upper left hand corner there’s always an “M: “and an “S:”. “M: “ represents the main display while “S: “represents the sub-display also known as PIP window. “S: “is usually off because a PIP window is not present. DTV On the top 1/3 rd of the scree...
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Page20 SCEPTRE X42 of any video more accurately and vividly. This interface can be used by both PC and video displaying devices such as DVD player, satellite box, or digital cable box…etc. Please note to get sound out of DVI mode you must connect an audio cable from your audio video device to the au...
Page 21 - X42 Page21; Media Box; Front View
SCEPTRE X42 Page21 Media Box Front View Note: 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
Page 22 - Page22; Media Box Rear View Connector Definitions; permanently connected. This connection uses propriety cable.
Page22 SCEPTRE X42 Media Box Rear View Connector Definitions 1. Signal Connector This connector provides video signals to the display panel and has to be permanently connected. This connection uses propriety cable. 2. Inverter Connector This connector provides power to the display panel and has to b...
Page 23 - X42 Page23; Service Port; connection uses VGA cable or a VGA to component cable.; Component
SCEPTRE X42 Page23 to DVI conversion cable. You can connect an up conversion DVD player, computer (via DVI source), or set-top box through this cable. If you are using DVI or HDCP you will need to connect an audio connection to the PC Audio In connection port to provide audio. This connection uses a...
Page 24 - Page24; time. Please do not connect both S-VIDEO and AV at the same time. This; TV Tuner; connection uses coaxial cable.; AC Power; standard computer power cord.; Power Switch; Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best
Page24 SCEPTRE X42 video, and a subwoofer cable for bass. 13. AV1 & AV2 These connection ports are used for connecting composite devices, such as VCR, DVD player, game console, or set-top box via AV1 or AV2 source. Use the connectors white (L) and red (R) for audio and the yellow (AV) for video....
Page 25 - X42 Page25; providing a superior picture over S-Video.; VGA; resolution is made available via PC’s video card.
SCEPTRE X42 Page25 2. AV1 & AV2 (Basic) Analog Video - 480i. The yellow connector provides all the video information. 3. S-VIDEO (Fair) Analog Video - 480i. The black connector separates between black and white information and color information therefore displaying sharper text and video. 4. Com...
Page 26 - Page26; Quick Installation; Installation batteries of remote control; facing the proper direction.
Page26 SCEPTRE X42 Quick Installation Installation batteries of remote control (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 ...
Page 27 - X42 Page27; Connecting the Display with Media Box; Connect Cable; Connecting IR
SCEPTRE X42 Page27 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
Page 28 - Page28; Connecting Signal
Page28 SCEPTRE X42 Connecting Signal Connecting Inverter & AC Power
Page 29 - X42 Page29; Connecting the AC Power Cord; Connect AC power from the rear of media box to the power source.
SCEPTRE X42 Page29 Connecting the AC Power Cord Connect AC power from the rear of media box to the power source. Power Switch After you have connected AC power, turn the power switch to Power On position on the media box. Make sure light of power indicator is blue. Please note, this power switch is ...
Page 30 - Page30; Connecting TV Tuner; hooked directly into the TV to the TV tuner connectors.; Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port
Page30 SCEPTRE X42 Connecting TV Tuner TV tuner is for over the airwave television via UHF and VHF. Analog cable is cable hooked directly into the 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 composi...
Page 31 - X42 Page31; Connecting Component HD Port; output requirements of the product.
SCEPTRE X42 Page31 Connecting Component HD Port Component is for connecting DVD Player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or other device that uses component wires (red, green, blue wires) for video and RCA red/white wires for audio. Note: Refer to your DVD player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or...
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Page32 SCEPTRE X42 Connecting HDMI-1, HDMI-2 Port HDMI is for connecting HD Satellite, HD Digital Cable Set-top Boxes or other device with HDMI port. The HDMI port also doubles as HDCP/DVI port. If your HD set-top box does not have HDMI but DVI instead, please use the HDMI to DVI conversion cable th...
Page 33 - X42 Page33; source and the digital display for added security and protection.
SCEPTRE X42 Page33 C.HDCP NOTE: 1. The HDMI input on your LCD TV supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP ). HDCP encrypts the transmission between the video source and the digital display for added security and protection. 2. Refer to your HDTV Set-top Box or other device with HDMI ...
Page 34 - Page34; Connecting ATSC Tuner; local channels. This connection port uses coaxial cable.; Connecting Line Out Port; output video signal to another TV.
Page34 SCEPTRE X42 Connecting ATSC Tuner The ATSC Tuner is for connecting digital cable or high definition antennas. The tuner will tune to unscrambled digital cable channels or over the air wave high definition local channels. This connection port uses coaxial cable. Connecting Line Out Port If you...
Page 35 - X42 Page35; Connecting VGA Port; connection port to provide audio.
SCEPTRE X42 Page35 Connecting VGA Port VGA port is for connecting PC system. Please use a VGA cable to connect from the PC to the 42” LCD’s VGA port. The other cable from PC Audio In to the PC is for audio. If you have separate PC speakers, please disregard the cable. It also doubles as an optional ...
Page 36 - Page36; Connecting to TV Speaker; 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 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.
Page 37 - X42 Page37; For Analog Cable and Antenna Users; Press MENU button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD) menu
SCEPTRE X42 Page37 For Analog Cable and Antenna Users Note: The following instruction set is for TV tuner antenna, analog cable users only. When using the TV for the first time, you must perform the channel scan to get all correct channels by doing the following: Press the “SOURCE AV” button on the ...
Page 38 - Page38; For HDTV Antenna ATSC Tuner Users
Page38 SCEPTRE X42 For HDTV Antenna ATSC Tuner Users Note: The following instruction set is for ATSC Tuner HD antenna users only. Only perform the following instruction set when you have connected a HD antenna to the ATSC tuner. ATSC tuner does not guarantee HD picture quality. HD picture still depe...
Page 39 - X42 Page39; Remote Control; Using the X42
Page 40 - Page40; Universal Remote Code and Support; Sceptre’s X42 LCD supports; SONY’s universal remote code; POWER; Turns on or off the LCD Display unit.; MUTE
Page40 SCEPTRE X42 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 wi...
Page 41 - X42 Page41; Aspect Explained; Auto; choose your aspect ratio.
SCEPTRE X42 Page41 Aspect Explained 1. Auto This aspect ratio automatically adjust to the picture’s original format. If 16:9 the full screen will be used. If 4:3, black bars will be added on the side. 2. 16:9 When watching a standard broadcast or full-frame movie in this mode, the display image is s...
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Page42 SCEPTRE X42 4. Zoom Full When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or movie, this mode zooms in to cut off most of the black bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio. Because of the zoom, the top and bottom are cut off as well. Note : When in HD mode or connected to a HD set-top box that co...
Page 43 - X42 Page43; Picture In Picture; Listen to the audio from the sub-picture.; SOURCE; Select the input source for the sub-picture.; SIZE
SCEPTRE X42 Page43 Picture In Picture AUDIO (PIP SWAP) Listen to the audio from the sub-picture. VIDEO (PIP SWAP) Swap between main picture and the sub-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...
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Page44 SCEPTRE X42 FAVORITE (Channels) Chooses the pre-selected favorite channels. Total of nine channels can be stored as the Favorite channels list in TV source and an unlimited storage of channels in DTV source. Note: Before the Favorite (channels) can be used, one must pre-select the channels an...
Page 45 - X42 Page45; SOURCE PC; Selects different video input signal sources – TV Tuner, AV1,; SOUND; Select different Sound Effect modes –; PICTURE; Select different preset picture modes –
SCEPTRE X42 Page45 SOURCE PC Selects different PC/DTV input sources – DTV, HDMI-1 (HDMI, HDCP, DVI), HDMI-2(HDMI, HDCP, DVI), VGA-PC, and VGA-YPbPr2. SOURCE AV Selects different video input signal sources – TV Tuner, AV1, AV2, and YPbPr1 (Component). SOUND Select different Sound Effect modes – User ...
Page 46 - Page46; MENU
Page46 SCEPTRE X42 MENU Press the MENU button to activate the OSD (On Screen Display) main menu. Press again to quit the main menu. MTS To select STEREO, MONO, or SAP. When OSD menu is shown, press this button to enter (confirm) the sub-menu. CH +/- Press these two buttons to scroll through the chan...
Page 47 - EXIT; Press this button to exit from the sub-menu to the previous menu.; EPG; When DTV program (channel) is selected, press this button to display
SCEPTRE X42 Page47 VOL -/+ Press these two buttons to adjust the speaker volume level. If the OSD Menu is shown on the screen, press these buttons to scroll through the menu items horizontally. EXIT Press this button to exit from the sub-menu to the previous menu. EPG When DTV program (channel) is s...
Page 48 - Page48; Select channels from 1 to 99, press the desired channel numbers.; CCD; Press CCD to display closed caption information.
Page48 SCEPTRE X42 0 – 9, 100/- channel number Select channels from 1 to 99, press the desired channel numbers. If the channel number is 100 or greater, first press the button “100/-“ CCD Press CCD to display closed caption information. Press repeatedly to scroll through OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TT1...
Page 49 - X42 Page49; SLEEP; Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sleep; INFO; Display related information on current channels or PC modes.; Picture In Picture Explained; when you’re already in one of the Source PC sources.
SCEPTRE X42 Page49 SLEEP Press repeatedly to cycle through the available sleep timer options – Off/30/60/90/120 minutes. INFO Display related information on current channels or PC modes. Picture In Picture Explained Picture In Picture is a display mode where 1 TV can display 2 different types of vid...
Page 50 - Page50; Port combination for PIP
Page50 SCEPTRE X42 Port combination for PIP Main Sub TV (NTSC) AV1 AV2 SV1 (S-video) SV2 (S-video) TV (ATSC) YPbPr1 YPbPr2 TV (NTSC) NA NA NA NA NA √ √ √ AV1 NA NA NA NA NA √ √ √ AV2 NA NA NA NA NA √ √ √ SV1 (S-video) NA NA NA NA NA √ √ √ SV2 (S-video) NA NA NA NA NA √ √ √ TV (ATSC) √ √ √ √ √ NA NA ...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page51 Main Sub VGA (PC) HDMI 1 HDCP 1 DVI 1 (PC) HDMI 2 HDCP 2 DVI 2 (PC) TV (NTSC) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ AV1 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ AV2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ SV1 (S-video) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ SV2 (S-video) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ TV (ATSC) NA NA NA NA NA NA NA YPbPr1 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA YPbPr2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA VGA(PC) NA...
Page 52 - Page52; for each of the input signal sources.; How to operate the OSD Menu:; MENU button again to quit the OSD menu.
Page52 SCEPTRE X42 OSD (On Screen Display Menu) The OSD Menu varies based on different input signal sources. The OSD menus provide different control functions, which allow users to optimize the picture/audio performances for each of the input signal sources. How to operate the OSD Menu: 1. Press the...
Page 53 - X42 Page53; OSD screen instruction:; Group icon descriptions:
SCEPTRE X42 Page53 OSD screen instruction: Group icon descriptions: 1. GEOMETRY / VIDEO (user mode only) 2. PICTURE / ADVANCED (user mode only) 3. AUDIO (user mode & none-user mode) 4. SYSTEM (user mode & none-user mode) 5. TV SETUP / DTV (user mode & none-user mode) Note: I. The follow ...
Page 54 - Page54; TV input
Page54 SCEPTRE X42 TV input When TV (NTSC) input is selected, the following OSD menu will be displayed when the MENU button is pressed. 1. VIDEO (User mode) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make the picture s...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page55 SKIN TONE Make the skin color brighter without affecting other colors. GREEN Strengthen Green (grass color) color without affecting other colors. BLUE Strengthen Blue (sky color) color without affecting other colors. NOISE Adjust abatement of signal noise. Select different option ...
Page 56 - Page56; TV SETUP
Page56 SCEPTRE X42 sure to adjust the volume to below 40 when the popping occurs. AVC 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. 4. SYSTEM LANGUAGE Choose the language betwee...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page57 FAVORITE CH Select channels and store into the favorite channel list. Note: To block or unblock the TV program, enter the “Rating” sub-menu, and then press “0000” to access the menu. Press (enter) to toggle between “B”(blocked, not allowed to watch this program) and “U”(unblocked,...
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Page58 SCEPTRE X42 COLOR Adjust Picture Chrominance Gain/Ratio. TINT Adjust Picture Chrominance angle(or skin color). RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. 2. ADVANCED (User mode) VIVID COLOR Make color brighter without over-saturation. SKIN TONE Make the skin color brighter with...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page59 BALANCE Adjusts the balance (left to right) of your TV speakers. LOUDNESS Enhanced Bass and Treble strength. Loudness Caution : Because the loudness option enhances bass sound effects, the possibility of X42’s speaker popping increases greatly because of different sound signals re...
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Page60 SCEPTRE X42 RATING Program lock according to MPAA or TV Guide Line. Y Pb Pr1 (Component), VGA-Y Pb Pr2, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDCP-1, HDCP-2 inputs 1. VIDEO (User mode) CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast between bright / dark graphics and text. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness of the screen. SHARPNESS Make ...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page61 VIVID COLOR Make color brighter without over-saturation. SKIN TONE Make the skin color brighter without affecting other colors. GREEN Strengthen Green (grass color) color without affecting other colors. BLUE Strengthen Blue (sky color) color without affecting other colors. NOISE N...
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Page62 SCEPTRE X42 increases the possibility of popping the X42’s speaker. Please make sure to adjust the volume to below 40 when the popping occurs. AVC Suppress a pop sound resulted from changing TV program. SURROUND Select sound field from Off, Narrow, or Wide. RECALL Reset the parameters to orig...
Page 63 - X42 Page63; GEOMETRY
SCEPTRE X42 Page63 1. GEOMETRY AUTO Auto fine tuning picture clock and position. H-POSITION Adjusts the display position left or right. Normally use Auto Adjust. V-POSITION Adjusts the display position up or down. Normally use Auto Adjust. CLOCK Adjusts the clock frequency to match video card / Norm...
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Page64 SCEPTRE X42 G GAIN Adjusts how much green color is in the display. B GAIN Adjusts how much blue color is in the display. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. 3. AUDIO BASS Adjusts the bass level of your TV speakers. TREBLE Adjusts the treble level of your TV speakers. BAL...
Page 65 - X42 Page65; DVI input
SCEPTRE X42 Page65 4. 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. FORMAT Signal output conforms to window size of the display in particular resolution. Resolution – 1024x768, 1280x768, 1366x768, 1360...
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Page66 SCEPTRE X42 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. G GAIN Adjusts how much green color is in the display. B GAIN Adjusts how much blue color is in the display...
Page 67 - X42 Page67; DTV input mode
SCEPTRE X42 Page67 SURROUND Select sound field from Off, Narrow, or Wide. RECALL Reset the parameters to original factory settings. 4. 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 FORMAT Signal output ...
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Page68 SCEPTRE X42 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. 2. ADVANCED (User mode) VIVID COLOR Make col...
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SCEPTRE X42 Page69 TREBLE Adjusts the treble level of your TV speakers. BALANCE Adjusts the balance (left to right) of your TV speakers. LOUDNESS Enhanced Bass and Treble strength. Loudness Caution : Because the loudness option enhances bass sound effects, the possibility of X42’s speaker popping in...
Page 70 - Page70; CHANNEL; When first enter the DTV OSD menu, press “0000” as the password.
Page70 SCEPTRE X42 5. DTV Enter DTV (ATSC) OSD menu. CHANNEL EDIT Displays a list of channels you can toggle between favorites and blocking. When finished editing press EXIT to save and exit. AUTO SCAN Automatically scans for all channels via HDTV antenna. MANUAL SCAN Manually input a channel number...
Page 71 - X42 Page71; SETUP
SCEPTRE X42 Page71 EDGE STYLE Adjusts the border style. EDGE COLOR Adjusts the border color. SETUP OPACITY Adjusts how transparent the info bar is. I-PLATE Adjusts the display time for the info bar. TIME ZONE Toggles between daylight savings time and regular time. Time is received thru antenna. ABOU...
Page 72 - Page72; PASSWORD
Page72 SCEPTRE X42 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.
Page 73 - X42 Page73; Rating Explained; General Operation; finished setting ratings up, press MENU to exit.
SCEPTRE X42 Page73 Rating Explained General Operation To block channels you don’t want your kids to watch, you can filter them with the ratings function. MPAA lets you control ratings for movies you allow your kids to watch on the TV. For regular TV sitcoms or series you can use USTV settings. USTV ...
Page 74 - Page74; language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Page74 SCEPTRE X42 make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may want to consider the suitability of this program for their very young children. Note: For those ...
Page 75 - X42 Page75; TV program description; - Sexual Situations; DTV Favorite Channels Explained; channels but hitting the Favorite buttons on your remote control.
SCEPTRE X42 Page75 TV program description FV - Fantasy Violence V - Violence S - Sexual Situations L - Adult Language D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog DTV Favorite Channels Explained The DTV favorite channels function is designed so the user can access a pre-edited list of channels to watch rather tha...
Page 76 - Page76; Cleaning the LCD TV; Wipe the LCD TV with soft or dry cloth.; Warning; BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIST TIME, READ THE; Other Information
Page76 SCEPTRE X42 Cleaning the LCD TV Wipe the LCD TV with soft or dry cloth. Do not use solvent or methylbenzene. Harsh chemicals may damage your LCD TV. Make sure the LCD TV is unplugged before you clean it. Warning BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFUL...
Page 77 - X42 Page77; Troubleshooting; Problems
SCEPTRE X42 Page77 Troubleshooting The following table contains the common problems and the solutions to these problems. Please check this list before you contact technicians. Problems Reasons Solutions 1. Did you connect the power cord? 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Did you turn on the power?...
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Page78 SCEPTRE X42 Problems Reasons Solutions 1. Is input signal cable connected correctly? 1. Check the signal cable connection. Make sure your video cable is in the right group as the audio cable. Audio only, no picture 2. Is the TV signal too weak? 2. TV-RF signal must not be lower than 50 dB. 1....
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SCEPTRE X42 Page79 Problems Possible solutions Blinking picture accompanied by signal box image Check the connection of antenna/signal cable Broken lines or segments Adjust antenna. Keep the TV away from noise sources such as neon lights, and hair dryer. Certain TV channels are blocked Please use th...
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Page80 SCEPTRE X42 Problems Possible solutions port) Go into your video card’s advance menu to make sure 2nd monitor / DVI port is turned on. No Sound on PC Make sure your green connector head audio cable is connected. Satellite / Digital Cable box says HDCP not compatible. Reboot your satellite / d...
Page 81 - X42 Page81; FCC Compliance Statement; Appendix
SCEPTRE X42 Page81 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that my cause undesired o...
Page 82 - Page82; always use the signal cord and power cord supplied with this unit.; European Notice; the European Community.
Page82 SCEPTRE X42 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 comp...
