Page 2 - SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Page 5 - Television Antenna Connection Protection
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 5 - www.SCEPTRE.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provi...
Page 6 - Opening the Package
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 6 - www.SCEPTRE.com Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X42 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 61.6 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that i...
Page 7 - Installation
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 7 - www.SCEPTRE.com Installation Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power consumption of the display is approximately 250 watts. Please use the power cord designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one...
Page 9 - Table of Contents
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 9 - www.SCEPTRE.com Table of Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................
Page 11 - Identifying Front and Rear Panel; Front View
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 11 - www.SCEPTRE.com Identifying Front and Rear Panel Front View INDICATOR LIGHT – The light is red when power is plugged in but the TV is not turned on. The light turns blue when the TV is turned on. REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the...
Page 17 - SCEPTRE X42 Remote Control
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 17 - www.SCEPTRE.com SCEPTRE X42 Remote Control This remote control follows SONY’s universal remote code.
Page 21 - Installing Batteries to the Remote
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 21 - www.SCEPTRE.com Installing Batteries to the Remote 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 bat...
Page 22 - Which Por t Should I Use ?
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 22 - www.SCEPTRE.com Which Por t Should I Use ? Port Quality & Name Port Picture Cable Used & Resolution Devices that use this Port Best HDMI 1, 2 (Digital HD Capable) HDMI 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Blu-ray DVD Player, HD-DVD Player, HD Cable or HD Satelli...
Page 24 - Knowing Your Cables
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 24 - www.SCEPTRE.com Knowing Your Cables Cable Name Cable Picture HDMI Coaxial RF VGA Component S-Video
Page 26 - Switching Sources for Por ts
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 26 - www.SCEPTRE.com Switching Sources for Por ts The X42 offers multiple ways of connecting your devices to the TV; the chart below will help you understand which source you switch to for each of the ports. Port Picture Cable Used Source Name to Switch to HDMI or HDMI...
Page 27 - Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 27 - www.SCEPTRE.com Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… 1. Make sure the power of X42 LCD HDTV is turned off. 2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or digital cable to the ATSC/NTSC port off the ba...
Page 30 - Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV; If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI...
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 30 - www.SCEPTRE.com Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X42 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your DVD player and the other end to the HDMI port...
Page 38 - Connecting a PC
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 38 - www.SCEPTRE.com Connecting a PC 1. Make sure the power of X42 LCD HDTV and your PC is turned off. 2. Obtain a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable, connect to the VGA output of your PC and the other end to the VGA port off the back of your X42 LCD HDTV. 3. Obtain a 3.5 mm Mini-...
Page 39 - Connecting Game Consoles to the TV; For your PS3...
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 39 - www.SCEPTRE.com Connecting Game Consoles to the TV For your PS3… 1. Make sure the power of X42 LCD HDTV and your Playstation 3 is turned off. 2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your Playstation 3 and the other end to the HDMI port off the back of your X...
Page 41 - Ready to Watch Some TV?; If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV...
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 41 - www.SCEPTRE.com Ready to Watch Some TV? Starting up the X42 LCD HDTV 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 dev...
Page 93 - Detailed Explanations; Info Banner Explained
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 93 - www.SCEPTRE.com Detailed Explanations Info Banner Explained The info banner is a banner that shows TV programming info on the top portion of your TV. This function is only available when you use the ATSC/NTSC tuner port. The info banner’s left side shows you typic...
Page 96 - Aspect Ratio Explained
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 96 - www.SCEPTRE.com • TV-MA ALL – This is a type of TV rating. This section tells you the TV ratings of the program you are watching. Please refer to ratings explained for more information on ratings. • This symbol and the indicator bar show you how strong your curren...
Page 106 - How do I clean the TV ?
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 106 - www.SCEPTRE.com boosting bright colors. Details in a bright daytime environment are more vivid by boosting dark colors. LCD Overdrive – This is a function to increase the response time of the TV by overdriving the LCD panel therefore making the TV’s pixels react ...
Page 107 - Trouble Shooting
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 107 - www.SCEPTRE.com 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. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning. D...
Page 111 - Call Us If You Need Help!
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 111 - www.SCEPTRE.com 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 ph...
Page 112 - Specification
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 112 - www.SCEPTRE.com Specification Display panel Item Illustration Active Area / Screen Size Diagonal 42.02 inches Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.68 (H) x RGB x 0.68 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution Brightness 500 nits (T...
Page 115 - LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 115 - www.SCEPTRE.com LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished product, and available to custo...
Page 118 - Trademarks; Disclaimer & Copyright Infor mation
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 118 - www.SCEPTRE.com Trademarks • “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Liscensing LLC.” • TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated...
Page 119 - FCC Compliance Statement; European Notice
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV User Manual - 119 - www.SCEPTRE.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference...