Sceptre E205 Series User manual

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E205 Series User Guide
IMPORTANT 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 Television, please read
the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SCEPTRE Display x 1
Display Base x 1
Display Neck x 1
Screws x 6 (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)
Recycling 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/
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ATTACHING & REMOVING THE BASE
1. Insert the neck into the base and screw in the 3 screws at the bottom of the base.
2. Install the neck / base assembly onto the back of the display. Screw in the 3 screws as
indicated to secure the installation.
3. To finalize your installation of the Display, please read the following:
a. If you are placing the Display on a stand, we would recommend you to use a
Display safety strap (not included) in order to minimize the possibility of the Display
toppling over.
b. If you are mounting the Display on the wall
c. Make sure the wall is structurally safe for the weight of the Display
d. Make sure the wall mount kit is compatible with the Display
e. Read and follow all instructions provided by the wall mounting kit.
f. Securely install all screws and connections.
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Rear View Mounting Pattern
Mounting Specification: 75mm x 75mm using 4 screws (not included) at size M4. The mounting holes are 5mm
deep.
Connecting Your Cables
The following picture offers a suggestion for connecting most of your audio video equipment.
TV Tuner is optional. It may or may not be equipped in your product. Please check with the authorized seller, authorized
distributor or Sceptre Customer Service for further information.
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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
HDTV is lit up.
2. Check all your connection cables off the side or the back of your HDTV and also your
AV devices. Make sure they are all connected securely.
3. Turn on your HDTV and other AV devices if necessary.
4. Press the button on the side of the HDTV or the SOURCE button on the remote
control and select the correct source according to the Connecting pages.
If You’ve Connected Antenna to the HDTV…
If an antenna or cable (without a cable box) is connected to your TV’s tuner, you will need to go
through an INITIAL SETUP process in order to watch the HDTV.
1. Press MENU to open the menu
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 HDTV
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If You’ve Connected Cable or Satellite Set-top Boxes to the HDTV…
1. Press the button on the side of the HD Display or the SOURCE button on the
remote control and you will see the picture above.
2. Use ▲▼ buttons to select the source you want to switch to and press the ENTER
button in the middle of the ▲▼ buttons.
3. If you have connected coax cable (the cable with a needle in the middle and a ring
to tighten the connection) from the box to the TV, you’ll need to change to the
correct channel. Make sure your source is TV and press 3 and ENTER on the
TV’s remote. If that does not work you’ll need to connect your Satellite or Cable
Company for support.
Please Note:
Not all broadcasts are in 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.
HDMI 1 doubles as a MHL enabled port, so if you have a cell phone that
supports the Mobile High-definition Link, you can purchase a MHL cable
and connect it to HDMI 1.
HDMI/MHL
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SCEPTRE 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:
Only use AAA batteries.
Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose
a fire risk or lead to personal injury.
The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are harmful to the
environment. Please dispose the batteries in accordance with local laws and
regulations.
To preserve our environment, dispose of used batteries according to your local laws or
regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries with normal household waste.
For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you
purchased the product.
Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a
fire risk or lead to personal injury.
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.
For Recycling Batteries please visit the web at http://www.call2recycle.org/
Energy Disclaimer
Figure estimates off the Energy Guide yellow label are based on a specific usage pattern with the power saving
mode selected under picture mode / picture setting of this product. Other picture settings / picture modes
selected will consume more power than the estimate. Energy Guide labels will not always reflect your current
electricity prices. They may also vary due to local energy prices and user's usage habits.
Voice Guidance
This display features audio voice guidance for the poor sighted. Press the green B button to enable this function.
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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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GENERAL FUNCTION BUTTONS
1. POWER –Turns the display on or off.
2. INFO –Shows the display info.
3. NUMBER BUTTONS (0-9) –Press 0-9 to select a TV channel directly when you
are watching TV. The channel will change after 2 seconds. For switching DVD
chapters over 100 the 0 button acts as the 100 button, so press the 0 button twice
to get that chapter.
4. (-) –Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly.
5. R –Returns to the previous channel. For switching DVD chapters over 100 the R
button acts as the 100+ button, so press the R button and the number you want to
switch to. For example for chapter 125 you would press R and 2 and 5 for the
combination of 125.
6. VOL(+)/VOL(-) –Press the VOL buttons to increase or decrease the sound level.
7. ▲/▼/◄/►/ENTER – These directional buttons allow you to move around in the
TV’s menu and the DVD’s menu. Press the ENTER button when you want to
select a particular option.
8. CH(+)/CH(-) –Press the CH buttons to switch to the next or switch to the previous
channel.
9. MENU –Brings up the main display menu on the screen.
10. GUIDE –Opens the current digital channel information guide (antenna only).
11. EXIT –Exit the main display menu on the screen.
12. SOURCE –Press this button to cycle through INPUT source.
13. CC –Press this button to enable closed captioning under the source TV.
14. MUTE –Turns the sound off from the display. To un-mute either press VOL(+) or
press the MUTE button again.
15. PICTURE –Selects various preset picture settings.
16. SOUND –Selects various preset sound settings.
17. ASPECT –Selects different picture formats, some zoomed in, some full picture.
18. SLEEP –Press this button to automatically shut off the TV after a period of time.
19. FAV –Press this button to look at the favorite channels added.
20. F.ADD/DEL –Press this button to add or delete the current channel from the
favorites list.
DVD FUNCTIONBUTTONS
26. AUTO EJECT –Press this button to open or close the DVD player.
27. D.MENU –Shows the menu of the DVD disc.
28. D.SETUP –Press this button to setup the disc in DVD mode.
29. SUBTITLE –Press this button to select available subtitles from the DVD disc.
30. ►/║ – Play/pause button in DVD mode.
31. ■ –Stop button in DVD mode.
21. DVD –Press this button to switch to the source DVD directly.
22. HDMI –Press this button to switch to the source HDMI directly.
23. TV –Press this button to switch to the source TV directly.
24. USB –Press this button to switch to the source USB directly.
25. YPbPr –Press this button to switch to the source YPbPr directly.
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37. NEXT CHAPTER –Press this button to select the DVD movie’s next chapter.
38. TITLE –Press this button to jump to the title page of the DVD disc.
39. AUDIO –Press this button to cycle through various audio tracks of the DVD disc.
The following buttons are functions designed to work with the optional, Sceptre
Sound Bar.
40. POWER –This button turns on the sound bar.
41. SOURCE –This button selects the sound bar’s source.
42. MODE –This button selects the sound bar’s sound modes.
43. VOL(-) –This button decreases the volume of the sound bar.
44. VOL(+) –This button increases the volume of the sound bar.
Color Buttons
45. A –No function
46. B –This button turns on or off the voice guidance for the OSD menu.
47. C - No function.
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.
This display does not support QAM function. You need to have a digital
cable box in order to receive cable channels.
The remote picture might be different from the actual remote. Please
refer to the user manual on our website http://www.sceptre.com
Closed Captioning is only available under the source TV.
32. REPEAT –Press this button for repeat the program.
33. A-B –Press this button to setup repeat playing from point A to point B.
34. PREVIOUS CHAPTER –Press this button to select the DVD’s previous chapter.
35. REWIND –Press this button to reverse the DVD movie to a previous scene.
36. FAST FOWARD –Press this button to fast forward the DVD to the next scene.
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INSERTING A DVD *optional
With the display turned on and the DVD button pressed from the display remote, you can now insert the
DVD disc you want to play. When you are facing the front of the display, insert the DVD disc with
the side that is labeled with the movie title facing away from you.
DVD Drive Buttons
1. EJECT –Press this button to eject the DVD disc.
2. PLAY / PAUSE –Press this button to play the DVD disc or to pause the DVD disc.
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FCC Compliance
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 that may cause undesired operation.
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never place a television set in an unstable location. A television set may fall, causing serious personal
injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such
as: 1. Use only cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.
2. Use only furniture that can safely support the television set.
3. Make sure the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
4. Do not place the television set on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without
anchoring both the furniture and the television set to a suitable support.
5. Do not place the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located between the
television set and supporting furniture.
6. Make sure to warn and educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the
television set or its controls.
7. Keep a minimum distance of 5 cm around all edges of the display for sufficient ventilation.
8. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such
as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
9. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
10. Operating environment: temperature: 5°C~35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing,
altitude: 0~2000 m .
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
16. WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
17. WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information
“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”
Wii™ is a registered trademark or trademark of Nintendo of America, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
MHL® and the MHL logo are a trademark, registered trademark or
service mark of MHL, LLC in the United States and /or other countries.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “power
saving” mode and this is the setting in which power
savings will be achieved. Changing this mode under
picture settings or enabling other features will increase
power consumption that could exceed the limits
necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating. For more information on the ENERGY
STAR program, please refer to www.energystar.gov.
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical
earth.
SCEPTRE is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group.
Sceptre, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of
this product.
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.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose
without prior written permission from Sceptre, Inc.
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