Sceptre X320 User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new environmentally friendly SCEPTRE X320 High
Definition LCD Television 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. To help make the world a better place for our
children, Sceptre designers designed this TV to consume 45 to 50 percent
less electricity than average sets. The TV contains less toxic materials than
full sets and also weighs at only 22.4 lbs. We hope you enjoy your new
SCEPTRE X320 High Definition LCD Television
For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or
email our tech support group at
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or
email our customer service group at
We recommend you register your SCEPTRE X320 HDTV 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 TV. 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIOSAFETY INSTRUCTIO
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 powersupply 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 X320 LCD TV.
• Unplug the power cord before
cleaning the X320 LCD TV. Please
use the included custom bezel
cleaning cloth for cleaning the bezel of
the X320 LCD TV only. 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 X320 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 X320 LCD TV immediately after
this to avoid causing fire, electric
shock or component damage.
• Do not place the X320 LCD TV on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. If the
X320 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 X320 LCD TV.
• Any heat source should maintain a
distance of at least 5 feet away from
the X320 LCD TV, 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.
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• Slots and openings in the back and
bottom of the cabinet are provided for
ventilation. To ensure reliable
operation of the X320 LCD TV and to
protect it from overheating, be sure
these openings are not blocked or
covered. Do not place the X320 LCD
TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless
proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the
ventilation slots of the X320 LCD TV.
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 X320 LCD TV.
• Do not use the X320 LCD TV in a
portrait format (by rotating 90 degrees)
under high temperature environment
(25°C or higher), since this would
retard heat dissipation and would
eventually damage the TV.
• The X320 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 voltage from that
specified in the User Manual. For
more information, contact your dealer.
• The X320 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. If your outlet
does not accommodate the three-wire
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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 X320 LCD TV 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 ma y
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 X320 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 environment: Temperature:
5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90%
non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
Television Antenna Connection Protection
Television Antenna Connection Protection
Television Antenna Connection ProtectionTelevision 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 provide some protection against
voltage surges and static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPSA 70, provides 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.
Power Lines
Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or where it could fall
into such power lines or circuits.
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Opening the Package
Opening the Package
Opening the PackageOpening the Package
The SCEPTRE X320 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed
separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 22.4 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. Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing
downwards unless it is on protective padding. When opening the carton, check that the
product is in good condition and that all standard accessories and items are included.
Save the original box and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
Package Contents
Package ContentsPackage Contents
SCEPTRE X320 LCD TV Display x 1
TV Stand x 1
User Manual x 1
Power Cord x 1
Warranty / Registration Card x 1
X320 Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
Installation
Installation
InstallationInstallation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power
consumption of the display is approximately 100 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 TV 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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AAAAttaching
ttaching or Removing
ttachingttaching
or Removing the Stand
or Removing or Removing
the Stand
the Standthe Stand
1. Please connect the stand to the TV by aligning the stand and the TV itself.
Secure the connection with a screw driver and the 4 screws included in the accessory box.
2.
You can screw them in from the bottom section of the TV. DO NOT over tighten the screws
when installing the stand; otherwise the stand’s threading will become stripped.
3. Similarly, to remove the stand, simply remove the 4 screws at the bottom section of the TV and
pull out the stand. The 4 screws in the package are for securing the TV stand only. If you
are mounting the TV please consult a qualified installer for further instructions on
bracket support and wall support.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................6
Television Antenna Connection Protection .............................................................................. 6
Opening the Package .........................................................................................................................7
Package Contents............................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Attaching or Removing the Stand..................................................................................................... 8
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 9
Identifying Front and Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 10
Front View.................................................................................................................................... 10
Rear View Mounting Pattern ..................................................................................................... 10
Side Connection View ................................................................................................................ 11
Side Control Buttons .................................................................................................................. 11
Rear View Connections ............................................................................................................. 12
SCEPTRE X320 Remote Control .....................................................................................................13
Installing Batteries to the Remote Control.............................................................................. 14
Connection Suggestions .................................................................................................................. 15
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… .................................................. 15
Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr… ................................................................16
Connecting DVD player with Composite….............................................................................. 17
Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI… .................................................................18
Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack … ..........................................................19
Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Optical SPDIF….................................................. 20
Ready to Watch Some TV?............................................................................................................... 21
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ............................................................... 21
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls................................................................................................. 23
Via Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 23
Via TV Side Panel Buttons ......................................................................................................... 23
OSD (On Screen Display) Options ..................................................................................................24
Video............................................................................................................................................. 24
AUDIO........................................................................................................................................... 27
TV .................................................................................................................................................. 28
SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 29
PARENTAL................................................................................................................................... 31
Detailed Explanations....................................................................................................................... 34
Aspect Ratio Explained ..............................................................................................................34
USB Connection Explained ....................................................................................................... 35
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained .................................................................36
Rating Explained ......................................................................................................................... 36
Shortcuts to Browsing Channels .............................................................................................. 38
Preset Modes Explained ............................................................................................................40
How do I clean the TV ?.............................................................................................................. 40
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 41
Call Us If You Need Help! ................................................................................................................. 44
Specification...................................................................................................................................... 45
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 47
Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ...................................................................... 48
FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................ 49
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Identifying Fron
Identifying Front and Rear Panel
Identifying FronIdentifying Fron
Front View
Front View
Front ViewFront View
t and Rear Panel
t and Rear Panelt and Rear Panel
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. Because of the size of the panel, the X320 LCD TV will
take 10 – 12 seconds to power on.
REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote control.
Rear View Mounting Pattern
Rear View Mounting Pattern
Rear View Mounting PatternRear View Mounting Pattern
Mounting Specification : 200mm x 200mm using screw size M4. Length of screw should not exceed
12mm. Please Note : The 12mm length of screw refers to how deep the screw can go inside the
mounting holes. When you’re buying screws, you should add the original 12mm to the thickness of
your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length. The 4 screws in the package are for
securing the TV stand only. If you are mounting the TV please consult a qualified installer for
further instructions on bracket support and wall support.
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Side Connection View
Side Connection View
Side Connection View Side Connection View
SVIDEO – SVIDEO connects to devices such as SVCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The
SVIDEO connection shares audio red & white connectors with AV2. Please connect the video
portion with the S-Video connector. Do NOT connect both video connectors.
AV 1 – AV 1 connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or camcorder or
video game consoles. Please connect the video portion with the yellow connector. Do NOT connect
both yellow and black video connectors. AV shares the audio red & white connectors with SVIDEO.
USB – USB connects to USB flash drives for playing music and picture. The USB port is also used
for updating the TV’s firmware.
HDMI 1 – HDMI connects to HDMI devices such as HD camcorder or Playstation®3 or Xbox 360™.
Side
Side Control Buttons
Control Buttons
Side Side
Control ButtonsControl Buttons
MENU – This button activates the On
Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu
is active, pressing this button will exit
the OSD.
SOURCE – This button switches
between all the different sources of the
TV. When the OSD is active, this
button acts as the enter button and
confirms the menu selection.
VOL(+/-) – These buttons increase or
decrease the TV’s volume. If a submenu is active, pressing these buttons
will move the selection left or right.
CH(▲/▼) – These buttons change the
TV channel up or down. If the OSD is
active, these buttons function as up or
down controls for the menu.
POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing
the button once. Press the button
again to turn off the TV.
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Rear View Connection
Rear View Connectionssss
Rear View ConnectionRear View Connection
The following descriptions are for connections from left to right.
1. AV 2 – AV 2 connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or DVD
player or Wii™. Connect the yellow for video and the red / white for audio.
2. VGA - This connection port connects to a PC for video using VGA cable. Be sure to
connect your audio cable to the VGA Stereo input if you want sound out of VGA video
source.
3. VGA STEREO INPUT - This connection port is for people who want to provide audio to
the TV when using a PC or a DVI video device. The sources use 3.5mm mini-jack audio
cable.
4. TV – This connection is for digital or analog cable without the cable box or over-theairwave antennas. The tuner is a hybrid tuner that tunes to both analog and digital
channels. This connection uses coaxial RF cable. For over-the airwave digital stations
please check
5. YPbPr 1 – This connection port is for DVD players or satellite / cable set-top boxes that
use component cables. From left to right, connect green, blue, and red for video, and
then connect white for left channel audio, and red for right channel audio.
6. YPbPr 2 – This connection port is for DVD players or satellite / cable set-top boxes that
use component cables. From left to right, connect green, blue, and red for video, and
then connect white for left channel audio, and red for right channel audio.
7. SPDIF OUT - This connection port is used for sending out digital audio signals to digital
surround sound receivers. The black (OPTICAL SPDIF OUT) connector cover needs to
be pulled out and the port sends out either bit-stream or PCM digital sound signal to a
home theater receiver with digital input.
8. HDMI 3 – HDMI 3 connects to devices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD
player, or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port receives pure digital
audio and high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a
HDCP video device for video.
9. HDMI 2 – HDMI 2 connects to devices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD
player, or HD cable / satellite set-top box. This connection port receives pure digital
audio and high definition signal through one single cable. This port also can accept a
HDCP video device for video.
Please Note:
• This TV features a power saving function which will turn off the TV automatically
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after 5 minutes of idling on a connection with no signal. This feature is present on
all connection.
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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.
X320 Remote Control
X320X320
Remote Control
Remote Control Remote Control
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For universal remotes, this TV follows SONY’s universal remote code. You need to find the
actual code from your cable or satellite or universal remote provider.
1.
POWER – Turns the TV on or off.
2.
0~9 – Sets the channels.
3.
Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly.
4.
GUIDE – Opens the current digital channel information guide.
5.
CH(+)▲ / CH(-)▼ / VOL(-)◄ / VOL(+)► – Selects and moves the item on screen. CH(+)▲ /
CH(-)▼also functions as channel up and down. VOL(-)◄ / VOL(+)► also functions as
volume up and down.
6.
MENU – Opens / Exits the TV menu.
7.
CC – Cycles between different closed captioning modes.
8.
SLEEP – Sets the Sleep timer.
9.
FREEZE – Freezes the TV picture.
10.
INFO – Shows the TV info.
11.
PICTURE – Selects various preset picture settings
12.
MUTE – Mutes the TV’s audio.
13.
R – Returns to the previous channel.
14.
SOURCE – Gives you a list of your port connections to switch to.
15.
↵↵↵↵ – ↵↵↵↵ acts as enter button for OSD menu and changing channels in conjunction with number
buttons.
16.
EXIT – Exits the TV menu.
17.
ASPECT – Selects different viewing modes of the TV.
18.
USB – Launches USB reader function for pictures and music.
19.
ADD/DEL – Adds or Deletes the current channel from the favorites list.
20.
FAVORITE – Gives you your list of favorite channels.
21.
SOUND – Selects various preset sound settings
22.
MTS – Selects stereo, mono, or second audio programming.
Installing Ba
Installing Batteries to the Remote Control
Installing BaInstalling Ba
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.
Please note:
• 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.
• Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire
risk or lead to personal injury.
• Dispose the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• 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.
tteries to the Remote Control
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Connect
Connection
ConnectConnect
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…
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Suggestions
Suggestions
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Suggestions Suggestions
Please Note :
1. Make sure the power of X320 LCD HDTV is turned off.
2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or digital cable to the TV port on
the back of your X320 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on X320 LCD HDTV.
4. Follow the first time on screen instructions.
•
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your local
broadcasting stations for more information.
•
The X320 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore requires a
stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve that signal level with
your antenna or cable, your X320 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound.
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