Sceptre X42 User manual

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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X42 High Definition LCD Tele ision
purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of
trouble free operation of your TV, please read the manual carefully before
making any adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
This TV is built with precision and features a number of exciting technologies
such as Faroudja DCDi™ Cinema processing technology, SRS TruSurround
XT™ sound enhancement technology, motion adapti e digital noise reduction,
and adapti e contrast. We hope you enjoy your new SCEPTRE X42 High
Definition LCD Tele ision.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at [e-mail].
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email
our customer ser ice group at [e-mail].
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X42 HDTV with the enclosed
registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your in estment
beyond the standard warranty, SCEPTRE offers a two year extended warranty
ser ice for your TV. This plan gi es additional co erage once your standard
warranty period runs out. Please call our customer ser ice group to purchase
the extended warranty.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and
misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To pre ent the product from being damaged,
the following rules should be obser ed 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.
• To a oid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before
connecting other components to the X42 LCD TV.
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the X42 LCD TV. Please use the included
custom bezel cleaning cloth for cleaning the bezel of the X42 LCD TV only. Do not
use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasi e cleaners.
• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure
compatibility.
• When mo ing the X42 LCD TV from an area of low temperature to an area of high
temperature, condensation may form on the housing. Do not turn on the X42 LCD TV
immediately after this to a oid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
• Do not place the X42 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X42 LCD TV
falls, it can injure a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the X42 LCD TV.
• Any heat source should maintain a distance of at least 5 feet away from the X42 LCD
TV, i.e. radiator, heater, o en, amplifier etc. Do not install the product too close to
anything that produces smoke or moisture. Operating the product close to smoke or
moisture may cause fire or electric shock.
• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are pro ided for entilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the X42 LCD TV and to protect it from o erheating, be
sure these openings are not blocked or co ered. Do not place the X42 LCD TV in a
bookcase or cabinet unless proper entilation is pro ided.
• Ne er push any object into the entilation slots of the X42 LCD TV. Do not place any
objects on the top of the Product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric
shock. Ne er spill liquids on the X42 LCD TV.
• Do not use the X42 LCD TV in a portrait format (by rotating 90 degrees) under high
temperature en ironment (25°C or higher), since this would retard heat dissipation
and would e entually damage the TV.
• The X42 LCD TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on
the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.
• The power cable must be replaced when using different oltage from that specified in
the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.
• The X42 LCD TV is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature.

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If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, ha e an electrician install
the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounded plug.
• Do not o erload power strips and extension cords. O erloading can result in fire or
electric shock.
• The wall socket should be installed near the equipment and should be easily
accessible.
• Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source other
than the specified one may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not touch the power cord during thunderstorms. To a oid electric shock, a oid
handling the power cord during electrical storms.
• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for a long period of
time. This will protect the X42 LCD TV from damage due to power surges.
• Do not attempt to repair or ser ice the product yourself. Opening or remo ing the
back co er may expose you to high oltages, the risk of electric shock, and other
hazards. If repair is required, please contact your dealer and refer all ser icing to
qualified ser ice personnel.
• Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture. If water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your
dealer. Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes
apparent, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to
repair the product yourself.
• A oid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the
housing is damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the
power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the
product may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not install the product in an area with hea y dust or high humidity. Operating the
product in en ironments with hea y dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric
shock.
• Hold the power connector when remo ing the power cable. Pulling the power cable
itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shocks. When
the product will not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power
connector.
• To a oid risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions while using the remote control.
Incorrect polarities may cause damage and leakage of the batteries, operator injury
and contamination the remote control.
• If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer:
o The power connector fails or frays.
o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the X42 LCD TV.
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 en ironment: Temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-
condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.

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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 pro ide some
protection against oltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPSA 70, pro ides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of the grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements of the
grounding electrode.
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.
Po er Lines
Do not locate the antenna near o erhead light or power circuits, or where it could
fall into such power lines or circuits.

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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 it 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. Ne er place the
unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on protecti e
padding. When opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition
and that all standard accessories and items are included. Sa e the original box
and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
SCEPTRE X42 HDTV Display x 1
User Manual x 1
Power Cord x 1
Warranty / Registration Card x 1
X42 Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
Audio Cable (Red, and White Connectors) x 1
Component Cable (Green, Blue, and Red Connectors) x 1
Custom Bezel Cleaning Cloth (FOR DRY CLEANING ONLY)

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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 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 a oid
tipping. Space should be maintained between the back of the product and the wall for proper
entilation. If you would like to mount the TV onto the wall, please see page 7, 8, and, 14 for
additional information. A oid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or other places with high
humidity dust or smoke, so as not to shorten the ser ice 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 entilation and successi e component damage.
Removing the Base for Wall Mounting
1. Please handle the TV with two or more people. Please locate a large flat surface (i.e. table) and
put a soft cloth (i.e. blanket) on the surface. Please set the TV facing down on the flat surface
so the panel does not get damaged.

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2. Take a look at the neck that’s connecting the base to the TV. There should be 5 screws on the
neck and 2 screws on the side. Remo e the 5 screws on the neck and the base will slide off.
3. Once you ha e taken off the base, please sa e it along with the 5 screws in a safe place so that
they will not be lost when you want to re-attach the base.

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Ta le of Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 5
Tele ision Antenna Connection Protection .......................................... 5
Opening the Package .............................................................................. 6
Package Contents ................................................................................... 6
Installation ............................................................................................... 7
Remo ing the Base for Wall Mounting..................................................... 7
Table of Contents .................................................................................... 9
Identifying Front and Rear Panel ........................................................... 11
Front View ......................................................................................... 11
Side Connection View........................................................................ 12
Side View Control Buttons ................................................................. 13
Rear View Mounting Pattern .............................................................. 14
Rear View Connections ..................................................................... 15
SCEPTRE X42 Remote Control ............................................................ 17
Top Section ....................................................................................... 18
Mid Section........................................................................................ 19
Bottom Section .................................................................................. 20
Installing Batteries to the Remote .......................................................... 21
Which Port Should I Use ?..................................................................... 22
Knowing Your Cables ............................................................................ 24
Switching Sources for Ports................................................................... 26
Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV.............................................. 27
If You Ha e Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…................ 27
If You Ha e Cable or Antenna through VCR… .................................. 28
If You ha e Cable or Antenna… ........................................................ 29
Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV ................................................. 30
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… .................................. 30
If You Want the Better Connection with Component…....................... 31
If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… ........................... 32
Connecting Your Satellite or Cable Set-top box to the TV...................... 33
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI… .................................. 33
If You Want the Better Connection with Component…....................... 34

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If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… ........................... 35
Connecting an External Surround Sound Recei er................................ 36
If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF (digital)…........ 36
If You Want the Good Connection with RCA Audio (analog)… .......... 37
Connecting a PC ................................................................................... 38
Connecting Game Consoles to the TV................................................... 39
For your PS3….................................................................................. 39
For Your Xbox 360… ......................................................................... 40
Ready to Watch Some TV? ................................................................... 41
If You’ e Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ........................... 41
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls........................................................ 43
Via Remote Control ........................................................................... 43
Via TV Side Panel Buttons................................................................. 44
OSD (On Screen Display) Options ........................................................ 45
Channel Main Option ......................................................................... 46
Picture Main Option ........................................................................... 52
Function Main Option......................................................................... 70
Detailed Explanations............................................................................ 93
Info Banner Explained ....................................................................... 93
Aspect Ratio Explained...................................................................... 96
Picture In Picture / Picture By Picture Explained................................ 99
Fa orite Channels............................................................................ 101
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained............................ 102
Rating Explained ............................................................................. 103
Glossary .......................................................................................... 105
How do I clean the TV ?................................................................... 106
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................. 107
Call Us If You Need Help!.................................................................... 111
Specification ........................................................................................ 112
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ...................................................... 115
Trademarks ......................................................................................... 118
Disclaimer & Copyright Information...................................................... 118
FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................ 119

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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 recei es all the commands from the
remote control.

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Side Connection View
Composite 2 – Connects to de ices that use composite ideo cables such as
VCR or camcorder or ideo game consoles. The S-Video connector is
associated with AV3’s ideo. Please connect the ideo portion with either the
yellow connector or the S-Video connector. Do NOT connect both ideo
connectors. Use the SOURCE button to select AV2 on your MAIN SOURCE if
you are using the yellow plug for ideo, use the SOURCE button to select AV3
on your MAIN SOURCE if you are using the S-Video connector to iew this
connection.

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Side View Control Buttons
POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing the button once. Press the button again
to turn off the TV.
SOURCE – This button switches between all the different sources of the TV.
The switching sequence is as follows : TV (cable or air), AV1 (CVBS), AV2
(CVBS), AV3 (S-Video), YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI1, HDMI2, and VGA. When the
OSD is acti e, this button acts as the enter button and confirms the menu
selection.
MENU – This button acti ates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is
acti e, pressing this button will return selection to the pre ious menu le el.
CH(▲/▼) – These buttons change the TV channel up or down. If the OSD is
acti e, these buttons function as up or down controls for the menu.
VOL(+/-) – These buttons increase or decrease the TV’s olume. If a sub-menu
is acti e, pressing these buttons will mo e the selection left or right.

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Rear View Mounting Pattern
Mounting Specification : 400mm x 200mm using screw size M6.
Length of screw should not exceed 12mm.

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Rear View Connections
The follo ing descriptions are for connections from left to right.
1. HDMI 1 – Connects to de ices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD player
or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port recei es pure digital audio and
high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a HDCP ideo
de ice for ideo or PC for monitor display usage. Use the SOURCE button to select
HDMI1 on your MAIN SOURCE to iew this connection. Please note : when using HDMI,
your sound signal must be PCM for the TV to decode digital audio. When using this
source for PC display, you must connect the audio cable to VGA Stereo Input for audio.
2. HDMI 2 – Connects to de ices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD player,
or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port recei es pure digital audio and
high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a HDCP ideo
de ice for ideo or PC for monitor display usage. Use the SOURCE button to select
HDMI2 on your MAIN SOURCE to iew this connection. Please note : when using HDMI,
your sound signal must be PCM for the TV to decode digital audio. When using this
source for PC display, you must connect the audio cable to VGA Stereo Input for audio.
3. SERVICE – This port is for factory ser ice by Sceptre’s technicians only.
4. ATSC/NTSC – This connection is for digital or analog cable without the cable box or
o er-the-airwa e antennas. The tuner is a hybrid tuner that tunes to both analog and
digital channels. This connection uses coaxial RF cable. For o er-the airwa e digital
stations please check http://www.antennaweb.org. Use the SOURCE button to select TV
on your MAIN SOURCE to iew this connection.
5. COMPOSITE 1 (upper) – Connects to de ices that use composite ideo cables such
as VCR or camcorder or ideo game consoles. Please connect the ideo portion with the
yellow connector. Use the SOURCE button to select AV1 on your MAIN SOURCE to iew
this connection.

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6. LINE OUT (lo er) – This connection port is used for sending out audio signals to other audio
de ices such as stereo/surround sound recei ers and sending out ideo signals to other ideo de ice
such as TV monitor or VCR. The black square (OPTICAL SPDIF OUT) connector sends out either
bit-stream or PCM digital sound signal to a home theater recei er with digital input. The yellow (AV
OUT) connector sends out the ideo signal. The red (R) and white (L) connectors send out the audio
signal. This connection port uses RCA audio cable for sound, composite cable for ideo, and an
optical audio cable for digital audio out. Please note : You can only use the red/white connection or
the single black square connection. Do NOT connect both.
The follo ing descriptions are for connections from left to right.
7. COMPONENT 1 (upper) – These connection ports are for DVD players, or satellite / cable set-top
boxes that use component cables. From left to right, connect green, blue, and red for ideo, and then
connect white for left channel audio, red for right channel audio. Use the SOURCE button to select
YPbPr1 to iew this connection.
8. COMPONENT 2 (lo er) – These connection ports are for DVD players, or satellite / cable set-top
boxes that use component cables. From left to right, connect green, blue, and red for ideo, and then
connect white for left channel audio, red for right channel audio. Use the SOURCE button to select
YPbPr2 to iew this connection.
9. VGA – This connection port connects to a PC for ideo using VGA cable. Be sure to connect your
audio cable to the VGA Stereo input if you want sound out of VGA ideo source. Use the SOURCE
button to select VGA on your MAIN SOURCE to iew this connection.
10. VGA STEREO INPUT – This connection port is for people who want to pro ide audio to the TV
when using a PC or a DVI ideo de ice. Use a 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable (headphone jack) to
pro ide audio for a HDCP enabled DVI ideo de ice or PCs with VGA or DVI connection.
11. AC IN - This connection is for pro iding power to the TV. This connection uses a standard
computer power cord.
Please Note:
• This TV features a power sa ing function which will turn off the TV automatically after 15
minutes of idling on a connection with no signal. This feature is present on all connection.

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SCEPTRE X42 Remote Control
This remote control follo s SONY’s universal remote code.

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Top Section
POWER – This button turns the TV
on or off.
FREEZE – This button freezes the
ideo. Press the button again to
unfreeze the screen.
SLEEP – This button enables the
sleep function where the TV turns
itself off after the designated time.
CC – This button turns on the
closed captioning system of the
tele ision. Please Note : CC only
works under the sources TV, AV1,
and AV2.
ADD / DEL – This button adds or
deletes the current channel from the
channel list. When you use CH+ or
CH-, the deleted channel will be
skipped o er.
MTS – This button switches
between the main audio and the
(SAP) second audio programming.
SRS – This button enables the SRS
surround sound making the TV
speakers audio sound like they are
surrounding you.
DNR – This button enables the
digital noise reduction on the TV,
making the picture look smoother.
CH Lock – This button locks the
current channel you are on, so that
kids cannot iew the locked channel
unless unlocked by a password.
You’ll also need to input a password
when locking the channel.
0-9 – These buttons allow you to
access the channels directly. When
accessing a digital channel you
would use these buttons in junction
with the ( – ) button to switch
channels.
( – ) – This button allows you to
access digital channels directly
when used in junction with the
number buttons 0-9.
R – This button allows you to jump
between your current channel and
the last channel you were on.

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Mid Section
PICTURE – This button selects
different optimized picture settings
for the TV.
SOUND – This button selects
different optimized sound settings
for the TV.
VOL(+/-) – These two buttons
increase or decrease the olume of
the TV.
CH(+/-) – These two buttons change
the TV channel up or down.
MUTE – This button stops the TV
from producing any sound.
ASPECT – This button changes the
TV between different display modes.
GUIDE – This button turns on the
electronic program guide that is
recei ed from o er the airwa e
antenna.
MENU – This button turns on the on
screen display menu (OSD).
▲▼◄► – These buttons allow you
to na igate inside the OSD menu.
↵
↵↵
↵ – This button allows you to select
functions inside the OSD menu and
also acts as the ENTER button for
changing channels.
SOURCE – This button switches the
input sources. Once pressed use
the ▲▼◄► and
↵
↵↵
↵ key to select
the source you want to switch to.
EXIT – This button allows you to
quit from the OSD menu.

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Bottom Section
AUDIO – This button switches the
audio of the TV in between your
picture in picture or picture on
picture windows.
VIDEO – This button switches the
ideo from the picture in picture
window to the main screen, ice
ersa.
SIZE – This button changes the size
of the picture in picture window.
POS – This button changes the
position of the picture in picture
window.
ON/OFF – This button turns on and
off the picture in picture window and
the picture on picture window.
SOURCE – This button changes the
input source of the picture in picture
window and the picture on picture
window.
▼▲ – These button changes the
channel up or down from your
fa orites channel list.
ADD / DEL – This button adds or
deletes the current channel from the
fa orites channel list.
LED ON / OFF – This button turns
the backlight for the number pad on
or off.
INFO – This button shows you your
current channel information, display
input, and resolution.