Sceptre Technologies X37 User Manual
CONTENTS ver 2.0
Getting Started............................................................... 3
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
Opening the Package ................................................................................................ 8
Installation................................................................................................................ 8
Important Safety Guidelines..................................................................................... 9
Television Antenna Connection Protection ............................................................ 12
Product Browse ...................................................................................................... 13
Display.......................................................................................................... 13
Wall-mount Specifications............................................................................ 14
TV Info Explained ........................................................................................ 17
Source PC & AV Explained .......................................................................... 17
I/O Connector Definitions............................................................................. 19
Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best .................................... 21
Quick Installation ................................................................................................... 22
Installation batteries of remote control ......................................................... 22
Connecting TV Tuner ................................................................................... 23
Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port .......................................................................... 24
Connecting Line Out Port ............................................................................. 24
Connecting Component HD Port .................................................................. 25
Connecting VGA Port................................................................................... 26
Connecting Headphone Out Port .................................................................. 26
Connecting HDMI Port................................................................................. 27
Connecting ATSC Tuner ............................................................................... 28
For Analog Cable and Antenna TV Tuner Users .................................................... 29
For Set-top Box Users (including Digital Cable, Satellite, other video displaying
devices) .................................................................................................................. 29
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For HDTV Antenna ATSC Tuner Users ................................................................. 30
Using the X37.............................................................. 32
Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 32
OSD (On Screen Display Menu) ............................................................................ 42
TV input........................................................................................................ 44
AV1 & AV2 inputs ........................................................................................ 47
YPbPr1(Component1), YpbPr2(Component2), HDMI, HDCP inputs.......... 50
VGA-PC input .............................................................................................. 52
DVI input ...................................................................................................... 55
DTV input..................................................................................................... 57
Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions Explained............................................... 71
EPG Explained ....................................................................................................... 74
Rating Explained .................................................................................................... 75
Other Information ........................................................ 78
Cleaning the LCD TV ............................................................................................ 78
Warning .................................................................................................................. 78
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 79
Appendix ..................................................................... 83
FCC Compliance Statement ................................................................................... 83
European Notice ..................................................................................................... 84
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Getting Started
Congratulations on your SCEPTRE X37 37” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for
your support of SCEPTRE and its LCD Television product line. The X37 is a precise
electronic product and you should read the following instructions carefully to maximize
its performance. It has passed regulatory safety certifications and you can be assured of
the highest quality display with the utmost reliability. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Please also record the
X37’s part number and serial number as found on the label off the back of your LCD TV
set, in the space provided below.
TV Display P/N:___________________________
TV Display S/N:___________________________
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Package Contents
Your SCEPTRE X37 package includes:
TV Display x 1
User manual x 1
Warranty Card x 1
Power Cord x 1
PC Audio Cable x 1
HDMI/DVI Cable x 1
Audio/Video Cable x 1
Component (Y Pb Pr) Cable x 1
Remote Control x 1
Batteries x 2 (Size AA, R6)
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Specifications
Display panel
Item
Active Area / Screen Size
Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.6 (H) x RGB x 0.6 (V)mm
Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution
Brightness 500 nits (Typical)
Contrast 1000:1 (Typical)
Response Time 8ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle
Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs
819.6 (H) x 460.8 (V)mm
(diagonal 37.02 inches)
Typical 176 Degree
(Horizontal/Vertical)
Illustration
TV DISPLAY
Dimension 948.3(W)x692.9(H)x200(D)mm
Weight 26.5 +/- 1Kgs
Power input 100-240AVC, 50/60Hz, 3.6A max, 270W
Function
(1)Video
De-interlace 3D
Frame conversion Yes
Frame recover 3:2, 2:2
Noise reducing core technology 3D
Aspect ratio Auto, 16:9, 4:3, zoom full, zoom sub-title
Color enhancement Vivid color, Skin tone, G, B
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Sharpness DLTI/DCTI
Gamma 10 bit / 5 curves
Lamp adjust Yes
Picture mode User mode / Standard / Nature / Game/ Cinema
Video adjust Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint
3 levels of color temp. for VGA High / Middle / Low
(2)Audio
Tone Bass / Treble / Balance
Loudness Yes
Speakers 10 watt per channel
(3) General
Channel auto scan Yes
Quick channel change 2 digit channels and change channel within 0.3s
Sleep timer Off /30mins /60mins /90mins /120mins
Standby power Under 5W
Timing support-Video
Note:
Standard Definition TV (SDTV): Basic digital television transmission that may be
displayed with fewer than 480 progressively scanned lines (480p) in 16:9 or 4:3 format.
480 interlaced (480i) is the quality of today’s analog TV system. SDTV provides
150-300,000 pixels.
Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV
with at least 480p, in a 16:9 or 4:3 display. 480p is the quality used by most DVD
players. EDTV provides 300-400,000 pixels.
High-Definition Television (HDTV): The best quality digital picture, widescreen
(16:9) display with at least 720 progressively scanned lines (720p), 1080 interlaced lines
(1080i), or scaled 1080 progressively scanned lines (1080p). HDTV provides
900,000-2.1 million pixels. Please Note : 1080p is scaled to the panel’s native
resolution and can only be achieved through the source, HDMI.
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480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p scaled
(1080p is possible under HDMI only)
PC timing 1360*768@60Hz(NATIVE)
1280*768@60Hz
1024*768@60Hz
800*600@60Hz
640*480@60Hz
(4)NTSC/ATSC
Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP
Favorite Channel
NTSC
ATSC
(5)I/O
NTSC
V-chip
Closed caption
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP
Favorite Channel
V-chip
Video input format: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
Analog closed caption:
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Digital closed caption:
(Service 1-Service 6)
AV1, AV2, YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI/HDCP
(option), AV Line out, Sub woofer out, Head
phone, Audio In
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Opening 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 59 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.
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation.
The power consumption of the display is approximately 270 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 14 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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Important Safety Guidelines
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. A damp cloth is
sufficient for cleaning the X37 LCD TV. 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.
• 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
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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.
• 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 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.
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• 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 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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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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Product Browse
Display
Top View
Front View
Note:
Power indicator: If light is blue, the TV is turned on. If the light is red, the TV is turned
off and in standby mode. If the light is off, the inverter connector is not
connected and no power is provided to the display panel.
IR sensor: Remote Control Sensor – This is the sensor that passes all of the remote
signals to the TV. Point the remote control directly at this sensor for
the best response to the remote signal.
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Rear View
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Wall-mount Specifications
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Wall-mounted Instructions
1. Unplug all the cables and cords from the LCD TV.
2. Place the LCD TV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to
prevent any damage to the display.
3. Remove the 6 screws on the back panel of the TV located near the bottom so that the
base stand can be removed (see Picture 1).
4. Gently pull the stand away from the display by grasping firmly to the base.
5. Now, the display can fit securely to a mount (sold separately) by utilizing the
mounting holes in the center of the back panel of the display (see Picture 2).
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Side View
About Control Keys
Power on/off – Please note this is a passive power button and doesn’t
physically cut power off the TV but turn the TV into standby mode. When
turning LCD on/off, wait 5-10 seconds before pressing the power button
again.
Press this button to select among the following Video inputs – TV, AV1,
AV2, YPbPr1(Component1), YPbPr2(Component2).
Press this button to select among the following PC or DTV inputs – DTV,
HDMI, HDCP, DVI, VGA-PC. Please note HDMI, HDCP, and DVI are
physically shared under the same HDMI port.
Press the VOL buttons to adjust the audio volume.
Press the CH buttons to switch between preprogrammed channels. If you
are using DTV to view your television you can also use the EPG button to
navigate your channels.
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TV Info Explained
TV / DTV On the top 1/3rd of the screen an information bar will appear, the information
displayed will include what program you’re watching, what time slot the
program is playing in and what format the program is being displayed in.
Source PC & AV Explained
DTV For ATSC tuner use only. ATSC tuner is a high definition over the airwave
tuner that uses a high definition antenna to tune to local channels. If your
local channel broadcasts in high definition this tuner will display high
definition picture on the TV.
HDMI HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. This type of
connection is designed so that 1 single cable can handle both high definition
digital video and audio at the same time. To view video and listen to audio
with this source you must have a HDMI to HDMI cable. This type of
connection is primarily used by satellite or digital cable boxes, up
conversion DVD players, and HD DVD players.
HDCP HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. This type of
function is designed so high definition videos cannot be copied while hooked
up to a recording device. HDCP is enabled in HDMI and in HDCP DVI mode.
This type of connection is primarily used by satellite or digital cable boxes
and up conversion DVD players. Please note to get sound out of HDCP mode
you must connect an audio cable from your audio video device to the audio
port labeled “Audio In”.
DVI DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. This type of connection is designed so
video can be digitally transferred to the television displaying the colors
of any video more accurately and vividly. This interface can be used by PC
only. Please note to get sound out of DVI mode you must connect an audio
cable from your audio video device to the audio port labeled “PC Audio In”.
VGA-PC VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. This type of connection is designed so
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people can use their PCs on the 37” LCD/TV. This type of connection is
primarily used by personal computers. Please note to get sound out of VGA
mode you must connect an audio cable from your audio video device to the
audio port labeled “PC Audio In”.
TV This connection is for the TV tuner only. TV tuner is actually a NTSC
standard tuner, which can scan over the airwave UHF/VHF or Analog Cable
(cable directly hooked up into the TV) TV stations and display them at
standard definition (regular TV video resolution). This connection is
primarily used by non-HD antennas or analog cables.
AV1/AV2 This connection is for common audio video devices that use RCA (red,
yellow, and white) cable. This connection is primarily used by VCR, DVD
player, DV camcorder, and video game consoles (XBOX 360, PS3,
Gamecube).
YPbPr 1 YPbPr is commonly known as component. High definition audio video
YPbPr 2 devices can be connected to the port via 3 wires, red, green, and blue. Older
audio video devices that display high definition video use this port. This
connection is primarily used by DVD player, satellite box, digital cable box,
and video game consoles (XBOX 360, PS3, Gamecube).
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I/O Connector Definitions
1. AC Power
This connection is for providing power to the TV. This connection uses a standard
computer power cord.
2. TV Tuner
This connection port is used for connecting antenna, satellite box or cable service
via TV source. If you are using a satellite box, select cable as your cable/air
setting. If you are connecting for cable service or antenna, please don’t forget to
switch for the correct setting under TV setup and scan for the channels. This
connection uses a coaxial cable.
3. Service Port
This is used for factory service by SCEPTRE’s technicians (do not tamper with this
port).
4. AV1 & AV2
These connection ports are used for connecting composite devices, such as VCR,
DVD player, game console, or set-top box via AV1 or AV2 source. Use the
connectors white (L) and red (R) for audio and the yellow (AV) for video. You
can also substitute the yellow (AV) by using the black connector (S-VIDEO) for a
better picture. Please note you can only connect one type of video connector at a
time. Please do not connect both S-VIDEO and AV at the same time. This
connection uses RCA audio cable for sound, composite cable for video or s-video
cable for video.
5. Line Out
This connection port is used for sending out audio signals to other audio devices
such as stereo/surround sound receivers and sending out video signals to other
video device such as TV monitor or VCR. The red (R) and white (L) connectors
sends out the audio signal. The yellow (AV OUT) connector sends out the video
signal. The black (SUBWOOFER OUT) connector sends out bass signals to a
subwoofer. This connection uses RCA audio cable for sound, composite cable for
video, and a subwoofer cable for bass.
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6. Component 1 & Component 2
This connection port is for connecting DVD players, game consoles, or set-top
boxes via YPbPr1 source. Use the connectors indicated by the green (Y), blue
(Pb), and red (Pr) for video, and the white (L) and red (R) connectors for audio
input. Select YPbPr 1 source for video/audio. This connection uses component
cable.
7. VGA (High Definition Capable)
This connection port is used by PCs via VGA-PC source.
8. Headphone Out
This connection port is for people who want to use a headphone with the TV. The
connection port uses a 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable.
9. PC Audio In
This connection port is for people who want to provide audio to the TV when using
a PC. The sources it provides audio for are DVI or VGA-PC. You plug the provided
3.5mm mini-jack audio cord into your PC sound card and this port.
10. HDMI (High Definition Capable)
This connection port receives audio and high definition signal through one single
cable. It also doubles as HDCP source and DVI source with the provided HDMI
to DVI conversion cable. You can connect an up conversion DVD player,
computer (via DVI source), or set-top box through this cable.
11. Audio In
This connection port is to provide audio to the TV when using A/V devices such as
Set-Top Box with a DVI or HDCP output. You can use the RCA red/white
connectors for connection.
12. ATSC Tuner
This connection port is for connecting digital cable or high definition antennas.
The tuner will tune to unscrambled digital cable channels or over the air wave high
definition local channels. This connection port uses a coaxial cable.
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Picture Quality of All Connections from Ok to Best
1. TV Tuner (OK)
Analog video - 480i.
2. AV1 & AV2 (Basic)
Analog Video - 480i. The yellow connector provides all the video information.
3. S-VIDEO (Fair)
Analog Video - 480i. The black connector separates between black and white
information and color information therefore displaying sharper text and video.
4. Component (Good)
Analog HD Capable Video - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. The video signal is
separated into three different cables each carrying different video data thus
providing a superior picture over S-Video.
5. ATSC Tuner (Good)
Digital HD Capable Video - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. The video signal is received
via over the air wave digital antenna into a HDTV decoder board. Since the signal
is purely digital, color information is precise and picture quality is life like.
6. VGA (Better)
Analog HD Capable Video - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i. When doubled as a
component port with VGA to Component cables the video quality is similar to
Component, but this is a PC connector by default. When used on a PC, 1360*768
MAX resolution is made available via PC’s video card.
7. HDMI (Best)
Digital HD Capable Video - 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (scaled). This
connection is pure digital audio/video, full uncompressed bandwidth capable of
supplying the highest sharpest picture quality available in the market. When used
as a DVI port with the HDMI to DVI conversion cable, 1360*768 resolution is
available and graphics/text is clearer and crisper than VGA.
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Quick Installation
Installation batteries of remote control
(1). Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. Make sure + and – are facing the
proper direction.
(2). Replace the cover.
If the remote control is not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries.
Keep the remote control away from moisture, sunlight, and high temperatures.
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Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect AC power to the power source.
Connecting TV Tuner
TV tuner can accept only coaxial cable from either analog cable or antenna. Antenna is
for over the airwave television. Analog cable is for cable hooked directly into the TV for
cable channels.
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Connecting AV1 / AV2 Port
AV1 and AV2 is for connecting VCR, Camcorders and other devices that uses composite
or S-Video for video and RCA red/white wires for audio.
Note : You can only connect to S-Video or composite one at a time.
Connecting Line Out Port
If you have better speakers, which you would like to connect directly to the TV, you can
do so via the Line Out port. You can also connect a subwoofer to the TV’s direct
Subwoofer Out port for better bass. If you have a receiver, it is recommended that your
subwoofer and speakers be connected to the receiver instead. The AV out is designed to
output video signal to another TV.
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Connecting Component HD Port
Component is for connecting DVD Player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or other
device that uses component wires (red, green, blue wires) for video and RCA red/white
wires for audio.
Note: Refer to your DVD player, HD Satellite/Cable Set-top Boxes or other device
with component HD port user manual for more information about the video
output requirements of the product.
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Connecting VGA Port
The VGA port is for connecting to a PC system. Please use a VGA cable to connect from
the PC to the 37” LCD’s VGA port. For sound connect the 3.5mm mini-jack cable from
PC Audio In to the PC’s sound card.
Note : If you have separate PC speakers, please disregard the audio cable connection
picture below.
Connecting Headphone Out Port
The headphone out port is for connecting to a headphone. Please note while a headphone
is connected to headphone out, the TV speakers will be muted.
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