Sceptre X22 User Manual

Important Information
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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 generate s uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructio ns, 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.
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European Notice CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard EN55022/1998; EN61000-3-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11)
Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Warning:
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Doc Notice
For Class B Computing Devices
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
“Le présent appareil numérique n’èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada."
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Important Information
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.
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.
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Tips and Safety Precautions
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.
To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting other components to the X22 LCD MONITOR.
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the X22 LCD MONITOR. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.
When moving the X22 LCD MONITOR from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form on the housing. Do not turn on the X22 LCD MONITOR immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.
Do not place the X22 LCD MONITOR on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X22 LCD MONITOR 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 X22 LCD MONITOR.
Any heat source should maintain a distance of at least 5 feet away from the X22 LCD MONITOR, i.e. radiator, heater, oven, 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 bezel are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the X22 LCD MONITOR and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the X22 LCD MONITOR in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.
It is not recommended to use the X22 LCD MONITOR in a portrait format (by rotating 90 degrees) under high temperature environment (25°C or higher), since this would retard heat
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dissipation and would eventually damage the monitor.
Never push any object into the ventilation slots of the X22 LCD MONITOR. Do not place any objects on the top of the Product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on the X22 LCD MONITOR.
The X22 LCD MONITOR 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 voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.
The X22 LCD MONITOR 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. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have 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 overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading 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 avoid electric shock, avoid 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 X22 LCD MONITOR from damage due to power surges.
Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service 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.
Avoid 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 heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the product in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.
Hold the power connector when removing 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 avoid 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 X22 LCD MONITOR.
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, Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
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Table of Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................................................. 1
FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................................................................... 2
Important Information ............................................................................................................................. 4
Tips and Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 5
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 7
Opening the Package ............................................................................................................................. 9
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching or Removing the Stand ......................................................................................................... 10
Attaching the Stand ................................................................................................................... 10
Removing the Stand .................................................................................................................. 1 1
Setting Up Your Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 12
Identifying Front and Rear Panel ......................................................................................................... 13
Front View ................................................................................................................................. 13
Rear View .................................................................................................................................. 13
Side View Control Buttons ......................................................................................................... 14
Rear View Connections ............................................................................................................. 14
Connecting the LCD to Your PC ........................................................................................................... 15
If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… .................................................................. 15
If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card… ................................................................. 16
If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… ................................................................. 17
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu .......................................................................................................... 18
AUTO ADJUST .......................................................................................................................... 18
SOURCE ................................................................................................................................... 19
LUMINANCE ............................................................................................................................. 19
GEOMETRY .............................................................................................................................. 20
COLOR ...................................................................................................................................... 22
VOLUME ................................................................................................................................... 23
OSD ........................................................................................................................................... 24
LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................................. 24
RECALL .................................................................................................................................... 25
MISCELLANEOUS .................................................................................................................... 26
EXIT .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Supported PC Resolution ..................................................................................................................... 27
Supported Video Resolution (HDMI) .................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 29
How do I clean the LCD? ..................................................................................................................... 32
Specification ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Call Us If You Need Help! ..................................................................................................................... 34
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 35
Disclaimer & Copyright Information ...................................................................................................... 37
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Dear SCEPTRE Customer ,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE monitor purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free operation of your LCD monitor, please re ad the manual carefully before making any adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future reference. We hope you enjoy your new SCEPTRE monitor.
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at monitor-ts@SCEPTRE.com.
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email our customer service group at cs@SCEPTRE.com.
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE monitor with the enclosed registration card and mail it in. For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty, SCEPTRE offers a two year extended warranty service for your LCD monitor. This plan gives additional coverage once your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our customer service group to purchase the extended warranty .
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Opening the Package
The SCEPTRE X22 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 13.1 lbs. Since the LCD panel 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 a protective padding. When opening the carton, make sure the product is in good condition and that all the standard accessories and items are included. After unpacking your LCD monitor, be sure to save the original box and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
z Monitor Display x 1 z Monitor Detachable Stand x 1 z User Manual x 1 z Warranty Card x 1 z Power Cord x 1 z VGA Cable x 1 z DVI Cable x 1 z Audio Cable x 1
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power consumption of the display is approximately 48 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 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 monitor onto the wall, please see page 8, and 10 for additional information. 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 Stand
Attaching the Stand
1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table).
2. Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base.
3. Connect the monitor to the base by inserting the monitor into the base.
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Removing the Stand
1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get scratched.
2. Please remove the label sticker that covers the screws you need to remove.
3. Unscrew the 4 screws that lock the arm to the monitor.
4. Once the 4 screws are removed, the stand will come off and the monitor will be ready for
mounting.
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Setting Up Your Monitor
The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your PC under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system.
1. After you have installed the base, connect your VGA or DVI cord to both the monitor and PC and
turn on the PC and the monitor.
2. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option.
3. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with nothing selected. Left click
on the PROPERTIES option. Click on the SETTINGS tab.
4. Under SETTINGS change your resolution to 1680 x 1050 and click on APPLY. (if you are using
DVI as your connection click on OK and you are done, steps 6-9 are unnecessary)
5. Click on ADVANCED button, and then click on MONITOR tab. Under MONITOR make sure your
refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.
6. Click on OK on all windows to exit.
7. On the monitor, press the S/A button then press the MENU button in succession to AUTO
ADJUST.
8. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and your monitor is ready for
use.
9. [OPTIONAL] Because this monitor’s native resolution is very high, words may seem too small for
some users. Please follow steps 1-5. Afterwards, click on the GENERAL tab. In there you can change the size of the words by changing from the option from “normal size” to “large size”. Click on APPLY to finalize this selection. This will make the words bigger under Windows XP.
The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your PC under the Microsoft Windows VISTA operating system.
1. After you have installed the base, connect your VGA or DVI cord to both the monitor and PC and
turn on the PC and the monitor.
2. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option.
3. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with nothing selected. Left click
on the PERSONALIZE option. Click on the DISPLAY SETTINGS option.
4. Change your resolution to 1680 x 1050 and click on APPLY. (if you are using DVI as your
connection click on OK and you are done, ste ps 6-9 are unnecessary)
5. Click on ADVANCED SETTINGS button, and then click on MONITOR tab. Under MONITOR
make sure your refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.
6. Click on OK on all windows to exit.
7. On the monitor, press the S/A button then press the MENU button in succession to AUTO
ADJUST.
8. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and your monitor is ready for
use.
9. [OPTIONAL] Because this monitor’s native resolution is very high, words may seem too small for
some users. Under Windows Vista please right click on the background with nothing selected and select the PERSONALIZE option. Afterwards, click on the ADJUST FONT SIZE (DPI) option on the left column and click on continue. In there you can change the size of the words by changing from the option from “default scale” to “large scale”. This will make the words bigger under Windows VISTA. Click on APPLY to finalize your selection.
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