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CONTENTS ver 4.0
Getting Started............................................................... 3
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
Opening the Package ................................................................................................ 9
Installation................................................................................................................ 9
Important S
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Connecting Headphone Out Port .................................................................. 36 For Analog Cable and Antenna Users..................................................................... 37 For Set-top Box Users (including Digital Cable, Satellite, other video displaying devices) .................................................................................................................. 37 For HDTV Antenna ATSC Tuner Users ..............................................
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Getting Started Congratulations on your SCEPTRE X42 42” LCD Television purchase. Thank you for your support of SCEPTRE and its LCD Television product line. The X42 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
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Package Contents Your SCEPTRE X42 package includes: Box 1 of 2 TV Display x 1 Box 2 of 2 Media Box (SKU#XHD1920-1H)x 1 User manual x 1 Connecting Cable (connecting TV display with Media box) x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Power Cord x 1 VGA Cable x 1 PC Audio Cable x 1 HDMI/DVI Cable x 1 Audio/Video Cable x 1 Component (Y Pb Pr) Cable x 1 VGA/Component (Y Pb Pr2) Cable (optional) x 1 Audio Wire Set x 2 Remote Control x 1 Batteries x 2 (S
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Specifications Display panel Item Illustration 930.24 (H) x 523.26 (V)mm Active Area / Screen Size (diagonal 42.02 inches) Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.1615 (H) x RGB x 0.4845 (V)mm Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution Brightness 500 nits (Typical) Contrast 1200:1 (Typical) Response Time 6.5ms (gray to gray) Typical 176 Degree Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical) Lamp Life of Backlight > 50000hrs Media box Dimension 362.5(L) x 440(W)
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Dynamic contrast Yes( Tuner/Video decoder ) Sharpness DLTI/DCTI Gamma 10bit / 5 curves Lamp adjust Yes Picture mode User mode / Standard / Nature / Game/ Cinema Video adjust Contrast / Brightness / Color / Hue 3 levels of color Temp. High / Middle / Low For VGA (2)Audio Tone Bass / Treble / Balance AVC(Auto Volume Control) Yes Loudness Yes Pseudo surround Yes Sound mode User mode / POP / Soft / Dialog / Cinema Speakers 10 watt per channel (3) General Channel auto scan Yes Quic
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Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV): A better digital television transmission than SDTV with at least 480p, in a 16:9 or 4:3 display and Dolby digital surround sound. 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) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and Dolby digital surround sound. HDTV provides 900,000-2.1 million pixe
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AV1, AV2, YPbPr1, VGA- YPbPr2 HDMI-1/HDCP-1(option), NTSC(ASIA / Japan) HDMI-2/HDCP-2(option), AV Line out Sub woofer out, Head phone Page8 SCEPTRE X42
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Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X42 is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 80 lbs. Due to the size and weight of the product, it is suggested that it 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
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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, swi
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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 Media Box and to protect it from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the X42 LCD TV and Media Box in a bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. • Never push any object into the slot on the X42 LCD TV and Media Box cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top of the product. It could short circu
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• Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time. This will protect the X42 LCD TV and Media Box 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 moistu
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o Liquid sprays or any object drops into the X42 LCD TV and Media Box. 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. Television Antenna Connection Protection External Television Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to the LCD TV,
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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. Page14 SCEPTRE X42
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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 media box. Point the remote control directly at this sensor for the b
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Rear View Note: wall-mounted Page16 SCEPTRE X42
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Wall-mounted 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 hol
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Side View About control keys Press CH buttons to switch between preprogrammed channels. If you are using DTV to view your television you can also use EPG button to navigate your channels. Press VOL buttons to adjust the audio volume. Press this button to select among the following PC or DTV inputs – DTV, HDMI-1 (HDMI, HDCP, DVI), HDMI-2 (HDMI, HDCP, DVI), VGA-PC, VGA-YPbPr2. Please note HDMI, HDCP, and DVI are ph
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TV Info Explained Non DTV On the upper left hand corner there’s always an “M: “and an “S:”. “M: “ represents the main display while “S: “represents the sub-display also known as PIP window. “S: “is usually off because a PIP window is not present. rd DTV On the top 1/3 of the screen a information bar would appear, the information displayed would include what program you’re watching, what time slot is the program playing in and what format is the program being displayed in. Source PC & A
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of any video more accurately and vividly. This interface can be used by both PC and video displaying devices such as DVD player, satellite box, or digital cable box…etc. 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 people can use their PCs on the 42” LCD/TV. This type of connection is primarily u
