Sceptre X42BV-F120 User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new 120hz Motion Estimation Motion Compensation
SCEPTRE X42 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 X42 High Definition LCD Television.
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 X42 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
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause
personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product
has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
However, improper use can result in electric shock and / or fire. In order to
prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and
prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the
following precautions carefully before using the product.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
the plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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
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 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 abrasive cleaners.
• Always use the accessories
recommended by the manufacturer to
insure compatibility.
• When moving 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 avoid 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,
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 X42 LCD TV and to
protect it from overheating, be sure
these openings are not blocked or
covered. Do not place the X42 LCD
TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless
proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push any object into the
ventilation 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. Never
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 environment
(25°C or higher), since this would
retard heat dissipation and would
eventually 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 voltage 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. 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 X42 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 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 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
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Operating environment: Temperature:
5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90%
non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
substantially.
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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 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
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 55.12 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
SCEPTRE X42 LCD TV Display x 1
TV Stand x 1
User Manual x 1
Power Cord x 1
Warranty / Registration Card x 1
X42 Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. Because of
the size of the panel, the X42 LCD TV will take 10 – 12 seconds to power on. The
power consumption of the display is approximately 190 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 7, 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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Removing the Stand
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.
2. Take a look at the neck that’s connecting the base to the TV. There should be 4
screws on the neck and 2 screws on the side. Remove the 6 screws and the base
will slide off.
3. Once you have taken off the base, please save it along with the 6 screws in a safe
place so that they will not be lost when you want to re-attach the base.
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Table 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 X42 Remote Control .................................................................................................... 13
Top Section.............................................................................................................................. 14
Mid Section .............................................................................................................................. 15
Bottom Section........................................................................................................................ 16
Installing Batteries to the Remote Control ........................................................................... 17
Connection Suggestions .............................................................................................................. 17
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…................................................. 17
Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr….............................................................. 18
Connecting DVD player with S-Video… ................................................................................ 19
Connecting DVD player with Composite… ........................................................................... 20
Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI…............................................................... 21
Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack … ........................................................ 21
Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Optical SPDIF…................................................ 22
Ready to Watch Some TV?........................................................................................................... 23
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ............................................................. 23
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls.............................................................................................. 25
Via Remote Control................................................................................................................. 25
Via TV Side Panel Buttons...................................................................................................... 25
OSD (On Screen Display) Options............................................................................................... 26
Video ........................................................................................................................................ 26
AUDIO ...................................................................................................................................... 29
TV ............................................................................................................................................. 30
SETUP ...................................................................................................................................... 31
PARENTAL............................................................................................................................... 33
Detailed Explanations ................................................................................................................... 36
Aspect Ratio Explained .......................................................................................................... 36
USB Connection Explained .................................................................................................... 37
Picture In Picture / Picture on Picture Explained................................................................. 38
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained ............................................................... 39
Rating Explained ..................................................................................................................... 39
Shortcuts to Browsing Channels........................................................................................... 41
Preset Modes Explained......................................................................................................... 43
How do I clean the TV ? .......................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 44
Call Us If You Need Help!.............................................................................................................. 47
Specification.................................................................................................................................. 48
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 50
Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information .................................................................... 51
FCC Compliance Statement......................................................................................................... 52
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Identifying Front and Rear Panel
Front View
1. 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 X42 LCD TV will
take 10 – 12 seconds to power on.
2. REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote control.
Rear View Mounting Pattern
Mounting Specification : 400mm x 200mm using screw size M6. 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 25mm to the thickness of
your mounting plate in order to get the total screw length.
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Side Connection View
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. AV shares the
audio red & white connectors with SVIDEO.
SVIDEO – SVIDEO connects to devices such as SVCR or camcorder or video game
consoles. The SVIDEO connection shares audio red & white connectors with AV
(CVBS). Please connect the video portion with the S-Video connector. Do NOT
connect both video connectors.
Side 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. When the OSD is active, this
button acts as the enter button and
confirms the menu selection.
MENU – This button activates the On
Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu
is active, pressing this button will exit
the OSD.
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.
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.
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Rear View Connections
The following descriptions are for connections from left to right.
1. USB – This port is used for firmware upgrades and also for browsing pictures or playing
MP3 files if you have a USB flash drive.
2. HDMI1 ~ 4 – 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. YPbPr1 – 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. YPbPr2 – 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. Headphone – This connection is used for connecting a headphone to the TV.
9. 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 http://www.antennaweb.org
10. 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
after 5 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 follows SONY’s universal remote code. To find the actual code
you need to consult your cable or satellite tech support. Please note the SRS / USB
button is only used for USB functions. SRS is not available on this TV.
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POWER – This button turns the TV on or off.
Because of the size of the panel, the X42
LCD TV will take 10 – 12 seconds to power
on.
FREEZE – This button freezes the video.
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 television. Please
Note : CC only works under the sources TV,
AV1, and AV2.
ADD / DEL – This button has no function.
MTS – This button switches between the
main audio and the (SAP) second audio
programming.
SRS / USB – This button enables the USB
picture and MP3 playing function in the TV.
SRS function is not available on this TV.
DNR – This button has no function.
CH Lock – This button has no function.
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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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 volume 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 received from over the
airwave antenna.
MENU – This button turns on the on screen
display menu (OSD).
▲▼◄► – These buttons allow you to
navigate inside the OSD menu. They also
function as CH+/- for digital channels in the
tuner.
↵ – 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 video from
the picture in picture window to the main
screen, vice versa.
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 favorites channel list.
ADD / DEL – This button adds or deletes the
current channel from the favorites 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.
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