Sceptre Technologies X50, X50 HDTV User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X50 HDTV 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 references. We hope you enjoy your
new SCEPTRE HDTV.
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 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 HDTV. This plan gives additional
coverage once your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our
customer service group to purchase the extended warranty.
Sceptre wants to help you save energy! This HDTV meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines. The default setting for this HDTV is set to POWER
SAVING mode. You can change this setting by pressing the PICTURE
button on the remote control twice.
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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 TV.
Unplug the power cord before
cleaning the TV. Please use the
included custom bezel cleaning cloth
for cleaning the bezel of the 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 TV from an area of
low temperature to an area of high
temperature, condensation may form
on the housing. Do not turn on the TV
immediately after this to avoid causing
fire, electric shock or component
damage.
Do not place the TV on an unstable
cart, stand, or table. If the 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 TV.
Any heat source should maintain a
distance of at least 5 feet away from
the 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
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operation of the TV and to protect it
from overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or covered.
Do not place the TV in a bookcase or
cabinet unless proper ventilation is
provided.
Never push any object into the
ventilation slots of the 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 TV.
Do not use the 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 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 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 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 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
Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the 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 TV during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or
unused for long periods of time, unplug the 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 TV is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed
separately in another carton. The weight of the TV is approximately 46.30 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.
X50 Package Contents
SCEPTRE TV Display x 1
TV Stand x 1
User Manual x 1
Quick Start Guide x 1
Screw x 5
Screw driver x 1
Power Cord x 1
Warranty / Registration Card x 1
TV Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
Sound Bar x 1 (Optional)
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power
consumption of the display is approximately 105 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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Attaching or Removing the Stand
1. To attach the stand place the display unit flat on a table. Afterwards
attach the stand onto the display and screw in the 5 screws to secure the
stand.
2. To remove the stand, remove the 4 screws indicated in the picture and
the stand will come off.
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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 Control Buttons .................................................................................................................. 11
Rear View Connections ............................................................................................................. 12
SCEPTRE Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 14
Installing Batteries to the Remote Control .............................................................................. 16
Connection Suggestions .................................................................................................................. 17
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… .................................................. 17
Connecting DVD Player with Component YPbPr… ................................................................ 18
Connecting Wii™ with Composite… ........................................................................................ 19
Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI… ................................................................. 20
Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack … .......................................................... 21
Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Coax SPDIF… ..................................................... 22
Switching Sources ............................................................................................................................ 23
Ready to Watch Some TV?............................................................................................................... 24
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ............................................................... 24
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls ................................................................................................. 25
Via Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 25
Via TV Side Panel Buttons ......................................................................................................... 25
OSD (On Screen Display) Options .................................................................................................. 26
PICTURE ...................................................................................................................................... 26
SOUND ......................................................................................................................................... 29
CHANNEL..................................................................................................................................... 32
PARENTAL ................................................................................................................................... 33
SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 34
OTHERS ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Detailed Explanations ....................................................................................................................... 37
USB Connection Explained ....................................................................................................... 37
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained ................................................................. 39
Rating Explained ......................................................................................................................... 39
Aspect Ratio Explained .............................................................................................................. 41
Shortcuts to Browsing Channels .............................................................................................. 42
Direct Function Buttons ............................................................................................................. 43
How do I clean the TV ?.............................................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 45
Call Us If You Need Help! ................................................................................................................. 48
Specification ...................................................................................................................................... 49
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 51
Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information ...................................................................... 53
FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................ 54
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Identifying Front and Rear Panel
Front 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. Because of the LCD in the panel, the TV might take
10 – 12 seconds to power on.
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 M8. Length of screw should not exceed
25mm. Please Note : The 25mm 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 Control Buttons
1. VOL(+) – This button increases the TV’s volume. If a sub-menu is active, pressing
this button will move the select right.
2. VOL(-) – This button decreases the TV’s volume. If a sub-menu is active, pressing
this button will move the selection left.
3. CH(▲) – This button changes the TV channel up. If the OSD is active, this button
functions as up for the menu.
4. CH(▼) – This button changes the TV channel down. If the OSD is active, this
button functions as down for the menu.
5. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). If a sub-menu is
active, pressing this button will exit the OSD.
6. 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.
7. 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
1. SPDIF - This connection port is used for sending out digital audio
signals to digital surround sound receivers. The orange (COAX
SPDIF OUT) connector sends out either bit-stream or PCM digital
sound signal to a home theater receiver with digital coax input.
2. 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
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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.
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. Audio In - 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. Video – Video 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. This port shares the audio jacks
with YPbPr.
6. 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. This port shares the
audio jacks with Video.
7. HDMI1-3 – 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.
8. Analog Audio Out – This connection is for connecting to analog
audio receivers.
9. HEADPHONE – This connection is for headphones to be attached to
the TV.
10. USB – USB connects to USB flash drives for playing music and
picture. The USB port is also used for updating the TV’s firmware.
Please Note:
This TV features a power saving function which will turn off the
TV automatically after 10 minutes of idling on a connection with
no signal. This feature is present on all connection.
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SCEPTRE 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.
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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. FREEZE – Freezes the TV picture.
3. SLEEP – Sets the Sleep timer.
4. CC – Cycles between different closed captioning modes.
5. MTS – Selects stereo, mono, or second audio programming.
6. FAVORITE – Gives you your list of favorite channels.
7. ADD/DEL – Adds or Deletes the current channel from the favorites list.
8. FAV(-) – Channels up from your favorite channel list.
9. FAV(+) – Channels down from your favorite channel list.
10. 0~9 – Sets the channels.
11. Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly.
12. R – Returns to the previous channel.
13. PICTURE – Selects various preset picture settings
14. CH(+)/ CH(-)/ VOL(-)/ VOL(+) – CH(+) / CH(-) functions as channel up and down.
VOL(-) / VOL(+) functions as volume up and down.
15. MUTE – Mutes the TV’s audio.
16. SOUND – Selects various preset sound settings
17. ASPECT – Selects different viewing modes of the TV.
18. GUIDE – Opens the current digital channel information guide.
19. ▲ / ▼ / ◄ / ► – These buttons selects and moves the selection on the screen.
20. – acts as enter button for OSD menu and changing channels in conjunction
with number buttons.
21. SOURCE – Gives you a list of your port connections to switch to.
22. MENU – Opens / Exits the TV menu.
23. EXIT – Exits the TV menu.
24. TV – Changes source to TV Tuner.
25. USB – Launches USB reader function for pictures and music.
26. INFO – Shows the TV info.
The following are buttons used only on the Sceptre Sound Bar.
27. S. source – This button changes the signal source of the Sound Bar.
28. S. mode – This button changes the sound mode of the Sound Bar.
29. S.Vol(-) – This button decreases the volume of the Sound Bar.
30. S.Vol(+) – This button increases the volume of the Sound Bar.
The following are buttons used only on Sceptre 3D HDTVs.
31. RED A – This button changes the video from 2D to 3D
32. GREEN B – This button changes the picture from 3D to 2D if you are playing a 3D
signaled video.
33. YELLOW C –This button changes the 3D effect on pivoting the picture to the left or
right.
34. BLUE D – This button has no function.
Please Note:
Sceptre Sound Bar Buttons and 3D HDTV buttons are only functional if you
have the product. Without the Sceptre Sound Bar or a Sceptre 3D HDTV,
those buttons will be non-functional.
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Installing Batteries to the 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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Connection Suggestions
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…
1. Make sure the power of 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 HDTV.
3. Turn on the HDTV.
4. Follow the first time on screen instructions.
Please Note :
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your local
broadcasting stations for more information.
The 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
HDTV might lose picture or sound.
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