Sceptre X37 User Manual

Dear Sceptre Customer,

Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X37 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. We hope you enjoy your new SCEPTRE X37 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 X37 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 INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY 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 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 INSTR

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRSAFETY INSTR

UCTIONS

UCTIONSUCTIONS

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 X37 LCD TV.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the X37 LCD TV. Please use the included custom bezel cleaning cloth for cleaning the bezel of the X37 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 X37 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 X37 LCD TV immediately after this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.

• Do not place the X37 LCD TV on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the X37 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 X37 LCD TV.

• Any heat source should maintain a distance of at least 5 feet away from the X37 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 X37 LCD TV and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the X37 LCD TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the ventilation slots of the X37 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 X37 LCD TV.

• Do not use the X37 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 X37 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 X37 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 X37 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 X37 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 INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION

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 PackageOpening the Package

The SCEPTRE X37 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 42.9 lbs. 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 ContentsPackage Contents

SCEPTRE X37 LCD TV Display x 1 TV Stand x 1 User Manual x 1 Power Cord x 1 Warranty / Registration Card x 1 X37 Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1 HDMI Cable x 1

Installation

InstallationInstallation

Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The maximum power consumption of the display is approximately 185 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 11 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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Removing the Stand

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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 up on the flat surface so the panel does not get damaged.

2. Please connect the stand to the TV and secure the connection with a screw driver and the 6 screws included in the accessory box. You can screw them in from the bottom of the stand. DO NOT over tighten the screws when installing the stand; otherwise the stand’s threading will become stripped.

3. To remove the stand and neck for wall mounting, simply remove the 5 screws on the back of the TV and you can slide the neck off.

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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 and Removing the Stand..................................................................................................8

Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 9

Identifying Front and Rear Panel .................................................................................................... 10

Front View.................................................................................................................................... 10

Rear View Mounting Pattern ..................................................................................................... 11

Side Control Buttons .................................................................................................................. 11

Rear View Connections ............................................................................................................. 12

SCEPTRE X37 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… ................................................................15

Connecting DVD player with S-Video…................................................................................... 16

Connecting DVD player with Composite….............................................................................. 17

Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI… .................................................................17

Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack … ..........................................................18

Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Optical SPDIF….................................................. 19

Ready to Watch Some TV?............................................................................................................... 20

Starting up the X37 LCD HDTV .................................................................................................20

If You Have Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV…........................................................... 20

OSD (On Screen Display) Controls................................................................................................. 22

Via Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 22

Via TV Side Panel Buttons ......................................................................................................... 22

OSD (On Screen Display) Options ..................................................................................................23

PICTURE ...................................................................................................................................... 24

AUDIO........................................................................................................................................... 25

TIME.............................................................................................................................................. 26

SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 27

LOCK ............................................................................................................................................29

CHANNEL..................................................................................................................................... 31

Detailed Explanations....................................................................................................................... 33

Aspect Ratio Explained ..............................................................................................................33

Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained .................................................................34

Rating Explained ......................................................................................................................... 34

Shortcuts to Browsing Channels .............................................................................................. 35

Preset Modes Explained ............................................................................................................37

Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... 37

How do I clean the TV ?.............................................................................................................. 38

Switching Sources...................................................................................................................... 38

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 39

Call Us If You Need Help! ................................................................................................................. 42

Specification...................................................................................................................................... 43

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 45

Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ...................................................................... 46

FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................ 47

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Identifying Front and Rear Panel

Identifying Front and Rear PanelIdentifying Front and Rear Panel

Front View

Front ViewFront View

INDICATOR LIGHT – The light is red when power is plugged in but the TV is not turned on. The light turns blue when the TV is turned on. REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote control.

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Rear View Mounting Pattern

Rear View Mounting PatternRear View Mounting Pattern

Mounting Specification: 400mm x 200mm using screw M6 (6 mm) diameter screws.

Side

Side Control Buttons

Control Buttons

Side Side

Control ButtonsControl Buttons

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. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is active, pressing this button will return selection to the previous menu level. 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. 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 Connections

Rear View ConnectionsRear View Connections

The following descriptions are for connections from left to right.

1. HEADPHONE – This connection port is for people who wants to use a headphone.

2. HDMI3 – HDMI 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.

3. HDMI2 – HDMI connects to devices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD

4. HDMI1 – HDMI connects to devices that use HDMI cable, such as Blu-ray or HD DVD

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. AV (CVBS) – CVBS 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.

8. YPbPr – 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.

9. AUDIO OUT – This connection port is used for sending out analog audio signals to

analog surround sound receivers. The red and white connectors connect to receivers or self powered speakers with RCA jacks.

10. AV (SVIDEO) – SVIDEO connects to devices such as SVHS or camcorder or video

game consoles. Please connect the video portion with the S-Video connector. Do NOT connect both video connectors.

11. 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.

12. TV – This connection is for digital or analog cable without the cable box or over-the-

airwave 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

13. AC IN - This connection is for providing power to the TV.

Please Note:

• This TV features a power saving function which will turn off the TV automatically

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after 30 minutes of idling on a connection with no signal. This feature is present on all connection.

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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.

POWER – Turns the TV on or off.

0~9 – Sets the channels.

Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly.

GUIDE – Opens the current digital channel information guide.

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.

MENU – Opens / Exits the TV menu.

CC – Cycles between different closed captioning modes.

SLEEP – Sets the Sleep timer.

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.

ADD – Adds the current channel to the favorites list.

19.

DELETE – 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 Batteries to t

Installing Batteries to the Remote Control

Installing Batteries to tInstalling Batteries to t

he Remote Control

he Remote Controlhe 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.

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.

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Connect

Connection Suggestions

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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…

1. Make sure the power of X37 LCD HDT V is turned off.

2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or digital cable to the TV port on the back of your X37 LCD HDTV.

3. Turn on X37 LCD HDTV.

4. Select TV (Air) for antenna or TV (Cable) for digital cable from either your remote control’s source button or source button on the TV.

5. Use the On Screen Display to scan for channels.

Please Note :

•

Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your local broadcasting stations for more information.

•

The X37 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 X37 LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound.

Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr…

Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr…Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr…

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