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Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X32 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 X32 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 X32 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 power-
supply 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 X32 LCD TV.
Unplug the power cord before
cleaning the X32 LCD TV. Please use
the included custom bezel cleaning
cloth for cleaning the bezel of the X32
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 X32 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 X32 LCD TV immediately after
this to avoid causing fire, electric
shock or component damage.
Do not place the X32 LCD TV on an
unstable cart, stand, or table. If the
X32 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 X32 LCD TV.
Any heat source should maintain a
distance of at least 5 feet away from
the X32 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 X32 LCD TV and to
protect it from overheating, be sure
these openings are not blocked or
covered. Do not place the X32 LCD
TV in a bookcase or cabinet unless
proper ventilation is provided.
Never push any object into the
ventilation slots of the X32 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 X32 LCD TV.
Do not use the X32 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 X32 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 X32 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 X32 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 X32 LCD TV.
o The Display is exposed to
rain or other moisture.
o The Display is dropped or
damaged in any way.
o The performance of the
Display changes
substantially.
Operating environment: Temperature:
5°C ~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90%
non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 X32 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed
separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 30.4 lbs.
Since the glass can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently.
Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on
protective padding. When opening the carton, check that the product is in good
condition and that all standard accessories and items are included. Save the original
box and all packing materials for future shipping needs.
Package Contents
SCEPTRE X32 LCD TV Display x 1
TV Stand x 1
User Manual x 1
Power Cord x 1
Warranty / Registration Card x 1
X32 Remote Control (AAA Batteries included) x 1
Audio Cable (Red, and White Connectors) x 1
Component Cable (Green, Blue, and Red Connectors) x 1
Installation
Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation. The power
consumption of the display is approximately 150 watts. Please use the power cord
designated for the product. When an extension cord is required, use one with the
correct power rating. The cord must be grounded and the grounding feature must not be
defeated. The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. Space
should be maintained between the back of the product and the wall for proper
ventilation. If you would like to mount the TV onto the wall, please see page 8 and 11 for
additional information. Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or other
places with high humidity dust or smoke, so as not to shorten the service life of the
electronic components. Please ensure the product is installed with the screen in
landscape orientation. Any 90° clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce
poor ventilation and successive component damage.
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Attaching or 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 up on the flat surface so the panel does not get damaged.
2. Please connect the stand to the TV and secure the connection with a screw driver
and the 8 screws included in the accessory box.
3. You can screw them in from the bottom of the stand. DO NOT over tighten the
screws when installing the stand; otherwise the stand’s threading will become
stripped. Please Note: To disassemble the TV stand, for wall mounting
purposes, please repeat the step 1, but unscrew the 8 screws to remove the
stand.
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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 ...............................................................11
Front View................................................................................................11
Rear View Mounting Pattern..................................................................11
Side Connection View ............................................................................12
Side Control Buttons ..............................................................................12
Rear View Connections..........................................................................13
Sceptre X32 Remote Control......................................................................15
Installing Batteries to the Remote .............................................................16
Which Port Should I Use ? ..........................................................................17
Knowing Your Cables..................................................................................18
Switching Sources for Ports ......................................................................20
Connecting Your Antenna or Cable to TV .................................................21
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna…................21
If You Have Cable or Antenna through VCR….....................................22
If You have Cable or Antenna….............................................................23
Connecting Your DVD Player to the TV.....................................................24
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI….....................................24
If You Want the Better Connection with YPbPr… ................................25
If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… ...............................26
If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… ............................27
Connecting Your Satellite or Cable Set-top box to the TV ......................28
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI….....................................28
If You Want the Better Connection with Component….......................29
If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video… ...............................30
If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite… ............................31
Connecting an External Surround Sound Receiver.................................32
If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF (digital)… .......32
Connecting a PC ..........................................................................................33
Ready to Watch Some TV? .........................................................................34
Starting up the X32 LCD HDTV..............................................................34
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV… ............................34
OSD (On Screen Display) Controls............................................................36
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Via Remote Control................................................................................ 36
Via TV Side Panel Buttons..................................................................... 36
OSD (On Screen Display) Options ............................................................ 37
Channel Main Option.............................................................................. 38
Picture Main Option ............................................................................... 42
Sound Main Option................................................................................. 52
Function Main Option............................................................................. 57
Setup Main Option.................................................................................. 68
Detailed Explanations................................................................................. 75
Aspect Ratio Explained ......................................................................... 75
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained ............................. 76
Rating Explained .................................................................................... 76
Info Banner Explained ........................................................................... 78
Preset Modes Explained........................................................................ 81
Glossary .................................................................................................. 82
How do I clean the TV ? ......................................................................... 82
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 84
Call Us If You Need Help! ........................................................................... 87
Specification ............................................................................................... 88
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY............................................................... 90
Disclaimer, Trademarks, & Copyright Information................................. 92
FCC Compliance Statement ...................................................................... 93
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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.
REMOTE SENSOR – The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote
control.
Rear View Mounting Pattern
Mounting Specification: 200mm x 100mm using screw M6 (6 mm) diameter screws.
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Side Connection View
AV2 – Composite connects to devices that use composite video cables such as VCR or
camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is associated with AV2’s S-
Video. Please connect the video portion with either the yellow connector or 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
return selection to the previous menu
level.
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 sub-
menu 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. SERVICE – This port is for factory service by Sceptre’s technicians only.
2. LINE OUT - This connection port is used for sending out digital audio signals
to digital surround sound receivers. The orange (COAXIAL SPDIF OUT)
connector sends out either bit-stream or PCM digital sound signal to a home
theater receiver with digital input.
3. AV1 – Composite connects to devices that use composite video cables such
as VCR or camcorder or video game consoles. The S-Video connector is
associated with AV1’s S-Video. Please connect the video portion with either
the yellow connector or the S-Video connector. Do NOT connect both video
connectors.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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The following descriptions are for connections from left to right.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. HDMI1 – 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.
9. HDMI2 – 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.
10. 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.
11. 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 X32 Remote Control
For universal remotes, this TV follows SONY’s universal remote code.
POWER (red button) – Turns the
TV on or off.
MUTE – Mutes the TV’s audio.
0~9 – Sets the channels.
Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for
selecting digital channels directly.
R – Returns to the previous
channel.
GUIDE – Opens the current digital
channel information guide.
SOURCE – Changes between
different inputs of the TV.
//// – Selects and moves
the item on screen. /also
functions as channel up and down.
/ also functions as volume up
and down. acts as enter button
for OSD menu and changing
channels in conjunction with
number buttons.
MENU – Opens / Exits the TV
menu.
EXIT – Exits the TV menu.
SLEEP – Sets the Sleep timer.
ASPECT – Selects different screen
size.
ADD – Adds the current channel.
FREEZE – Freezes the TV picture.
CC – Cycles between different
closed captioning modes.
DELETE – Deletes the current
channel.
INFO – Shows the TV info.
MTS – Selects stereo, mono, or
second audio programming.
FAVORITE – Cycles the favorite
channels
PICTURE – Selects various preset
picture settings
SOUND – Selects various preset
sound settings
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Installing Batteries to the Remote
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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Which Port Should I Use ?
Port Quality
& Name
Port Picture
Cable Used &
Resolution
Devices that
use this Port
Best
HDMI
(Digital HD
Capable)
HDMI
1080p (scaled),
1080i (scaled),
720p, 480p, 480i
Blu-ray DVD
Player, HD-DVD
Player, High
Definition Cable
or Satellite Set-
top Box
Best/Fair
ATSC/NTSC
(Digital HD
Capable)
Coaxial RF
1080i (scaled),
720p, 480p, 480i
Antenna or Digital
Cable without the
cable box
Best
VGA
(HD Capable)
VGA
1360x768 or
lower
PC or MAC with
VGA connection
Better
COMPONENT
(HD Capable)
Component
1080i (scaled),
720p, 480p, 480i
DVD Player,
Video Game
Console, High
Definition Cable
or Satellite Set-
top Box
Good
COMPOSITE
(Non-HD)
S-Video
480i only
Non-High
Definition Cable
or Satellite Set-
top Box, S-Video
VCR
Fair
COMPOSITE
(Non-HD)
Composite
480i only
Non-High
Definition Cable
or Satellite Set-
top Box, VCR,
Camcorder
Good
VGA STEREO
INPUT
(Audio)
3.5mm mini-jack
HDCP devices,
PC, MAC
Best
LINE OUT
(Digital Audio)
Coaxial SPDIF
Receiver with
Digital Surround
Sound Decoding
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Knowing Your Cables
Cable Name
Cable Picture
HDMI
Coaxial RF
VGA
Component
S-Video
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Knowing Your Cables (continued)
Cable Name
Cable Picture
Composite
3.5 mm Mini-jack
RCA Audio
AC Power
Coaxial SPDIF
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Switching Sources for Ports
The X32 offers multiple ways of connecting your devices to the TV; the chart below will
help you understand which source you switch to for each of the ports.
Port Picture
Cable Used
Source Name to Switch to
HDMI or
HDMI-DVI
HDMI1
or HDMI2
COAXIAL RF
TV (CABLE / AIR)
VGA
VGA
COMPONENT
YPBPR1
or YPBPR2
S-VIDEO
AV1 (S-VIDEO)
or AV2 (S-VIDEO)
COMPOSITE
AV1 (CBVS)
or AV2 (CBVS)
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Connecting Your Antenna or
Cable to TV
If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or
Antenna…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD 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 X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on X32 LCD HDTV.
4. Select TV (Air) for antenna or TV (Cable) for digital cable from either
your remote control’s source button or source button on the right side of
the TV.
5. Use the On Screen Display to scan for channels.
Please Note :
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your
local broadcasting stations for more information.
The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve
that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32 LCD HDTV
might lose picture or sound.
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If You Have Cable or Antenna through VCR…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV is turned off.
2. Make sure there is an antenna or cable connection to the VCR already.
3. Use a Coaxial RF cable and connect from your VCR’s video out to the
TV port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
4. Turn on X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Select TV for digital cable or antenna from either your remote control’s
source button or source button on the right side of the TV.
6. Use the On Screen Display to scan for channels.
Please Note :
Some VCRs require you to turn it on before its output will have
a signal to the TV. Please consult your VCR manual for
further reference.
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to
your local broadcasting stations for more information.
The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot
achieve that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32
LCD HDTV might lose picture or sound.
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If You have Cable or Antenna…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV is turned off.
2. Connect the Coaxial RF cable from your antenna or cable to the TV port
on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV.
4. Select TV (Air) for antenna or TV (Cable) for cable from either your
remote control’s source button or source button on the right side of the
TV.
5. Use the On Screen Display to scan for channels.
Please Note :
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your
local broadcasting stations for more information.
The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve
that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32 LCD HDTV
might lose picture or sound.
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Connecting Your DVD Player to
the TV
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off.
2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your DVD player and the other
end to the HDMI port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
4. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to HDMI.
Please Note :
Please reference the DVD player’s manual as well, to make sure
the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the TV.
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If You Want the Better Connection with YPbPr…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off.
2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your
DVD player and YPbPr’s green connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
3. Connect the blue color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr’s blue
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
DVD player and YPbPr’s white connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
6. Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
7. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
8. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to YPbPr.
Please Note :
Please reference the DVD player’s manual as well, to make sure
the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the TV.
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If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off.
2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your DVD
player and AV’s S-Video connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
DVD player and AV’s white connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and AV’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to S-Video.
Please Note :
Make sure the yellow connector in the same group is not connected.
You can only connect either the S-Video port or the Yellow Video
connector port. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.
Please reference the DVD player’s manual as well, to make sure
the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the TV.
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If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player is turned off.
2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to both
your DVD player and AV’s Yellow Video connector port on the back of your
X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
DVD player and AV’s white connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and AV’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your DVD player.
6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to AV.
Please Note :
Make sure the yellow connector in the same group is not connected.
You can only connect either the S-Video port or the Yellow
Connector port. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.
Please reference the DVD player’s manual as well, to make sure
the DVD player is configured to output correctly to the TV.
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Connecting Your Satellite or
Cable Set-top box to the TV
If You Want the Best Connection with HDMI…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off.
2. Connect a HDMI cable to the HDMI output of your set-top box and the other
end to the HDMI port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box.
4. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to HDMI.
Please Note :
Please reference the set-top box’s manual, to make sure the set-
top box is configured to output correctly to the TV.
Sceptre’s X32 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote
code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s
hand book.
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If You Want the Better Connection with Component…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned off.
2. Obtain a Component Cable. Connect the green color connector to both your
set-top box and YPbPr’s green connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
3. Connect the blue color connector to both your set-top box and YPbPr’s blue
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both your
set-top box and YPbPr’s white connector port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
6. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and YPbPr’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
7. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box.
8. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right side
of the TV to switch to YPbPr.
Please Note :
Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure
the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV.
Sceptre’s X32 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote
code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s
hand book.
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If You Want the Good Connection with S-Video…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned
off.
2. Obtain an S-Video Cable. Connect the S-Video connector to both your
set-top box and AV’s S-Video connector port on the back of your X32
LCD HDTV.
3. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both
your set-top box and AV’s white connector port on the back of your X32
LCD HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and AV’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box.
6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right
side of the TV to switch to AV (S-Video).
Please Note :
Make sure the yellow connector in the same group is not connected.
You can only connect either the S-Video port or the Yellow Video
connector port. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.
Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure
the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV.
Sceptre’s X32 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote
code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s
hand book.
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If You Want the Fair Connection with Composite…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box is turned
off.
2. Obtain a Yellow Video Cable. Connect the Yellow Video connector to
both your set-top box and AV’s Yellow Video connector port on the back
of your X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Obtain a RCA Audio Cable. Connect the white color connector to both
your set-top box and AV’s white connector port on the back of your X32
LCD HDTV.
4. Connect the red color connector to both your set-top box and AV’s red
connector port on the back of your X32 LCD HDTV.
5. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your set-top box.
6. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right
side of the TV to switch to AV (CVBS).
Please Note :
Make sure the yellow connector in the same group is not connected.
You can only connect either the S-Video port or the Yellow
Connector port. DO NOT CONNECT BOTH.
Please reference the set-top box’s manual as well, to make sure
the set-top box is configured to output correctly to the TV.
Sceptre’s X32 LCD HDTV supports SONY’s universal remote
code. Please look up SONY’s codes in your universal remote’s
hand book.
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Connecting an External Surround
Sound Receiver
If You Want the Best Connection with Coaxial SPDIF
(digital)…
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your receiver is turned off.
2. Obtain a Coaxial SPDIF cable, connect it to your receiver’s coaxial
SPDIF digital input and the Coaxial SPDIF connection on the LINE OUT
port on the back of the X32 LCD HDTV.
3. Turn on the X32 LCD HDTV and your receiver.
Please Note :
If you want pure digital stream for your receiver to decode, you
must also configure the TV’s OSD Sound->Digital Audio Out
function. Make sure the option is on Bit Stream.
If your receiver is making static noises when receiving Bit
Stream, you must use the PCM option instead.
Please reference the receiver’s manual as well, to make sure
the receiver is configured to receive signals correctly from the
TV.
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Connecting a PC
1. Make sure the power of X32 LCD HDTV and your PC is turned off.
2. Obtain a 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable; connect to the VGA output of your
PC and the other end to the VGA port on the back of your X32 LCD
HDTV.
3. Obtain a 3.5 mm Mini-jack, connect to the audio out of your PC and the
other end to the VGA Stereo Input port.
4. Turn on the power of the X32 LCD HDTV and your PC.
5. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the right
side of the TV to switch to VGA.
6. Change your PC resolution to 1360x768 at 60hz refresh rate.
7. Press MENU to use the OSD’s SETUP option.
8. Under the SETUP option select PC function.
9. Under PC function use AUTO ADJUST to adjust the screen, AUTO
COLOR to adjust the color and use PREF. RESOLUTION to select
1360x768 at 60hz.
Please Note :
For the best results, please set your PC resolution to
1360x768 at 60 Hz. Please refer to the PC or graphic card’s
manual for further instructions on how to set your resolution
and refresh rate.
Please refer to your PC manual for video output requirements
of the video card.
The VGA port of the TV features a power saving mode which
will automatically turn off the TV, if there’s no signal provided
for more than 5 minutes.
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Ready to Watch Some TV?
Starting up the X32 LCD HDTV
1. Make sure your power cable is connected and the standby red light in the
front of the TV is lit up.
2. Check all your connection cables off the side or the back of your TV and also
your AV devices. Make sure they are all connected securely.
3. Turn on your TV and other AV devices if necessary.
4. Select the correct source according to the Connecting pages.
If You’ve Connected Antenna or Cable to the TV…
If an antenna or cable is connected to your TV’s ATSC/NTSC port, you will need to use
the source button on the remote control or the source button on the right side of the TV
to switch to TV (Cable / Air) and auto-scan for channels.
1. Open up the OSD by pressing the MENU button on the remote control.
2. Make sure CHANNEL main option is highlighted in yellow; if not please use
the or buttons to select CHANNEL then press the direction button to
switch to TUNER MODE function.
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3. Press the button to go into TUNER MODE function.
4. Press the or buttons to select the options AIR or CABLE.
5. If you have an antenna connected to the X32 LCD HDTV, please select AIR
as your option by pressing the button.
6. If you have cable connected to your X32 LCD HDTV, please select CABLE as
your option by pressing the button. An additional option will pop up.
Please use the or buttons to select AUTO as your cable option and
press to confirm the selection.
7. Once you have made the selection, the OSD will return you back to
CHANNEL main options. Press the button to highlight the AUTO SCAN
function and press twice to start scanning for channels.
8. Once the scanning is done, you can watch the TV.
Please Note :
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your
local broadcasting stations for more information.
The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve
that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32 LCD HDTV
might lose picture or sound.
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OSD (On Screen Display)
Controls
Via Remote Control
In order to adjust most of the options inside the On Screen Display (OSD), the picture
below shows all the buttons used on the remote control.
– This button opens the
OSD and also exits the OSD
by going to the previous
level of the OSD.
– This button exits the OSD
entirely.
– This button changes the channel
to a higher number and also
functions as up direction in the OSD.
– This button changes the channel
to a lower number and also functions
as down direction in the OSD.
– This button decreases the
volume and also functions as left
direction in the OSD.
– This button increases the
volume and also functions as right
direction in the OSD.
This button changes the channel
in conjunction with the number pad
and also functions as enter for
selecting options in the OSD.
Via TV Side Panel Buttons
In order to provide more than one type of OSD control buttons, the side panel’s buttons
have also been made functional for adjusting the OSD.
MENU – This button opens the OSD
and also exits out of menus.
CH() – This button changes the
channel to a higher number and also
functions as up direction in the OSD.
CH() – This button changes the
channel to a lower number and also
functions as down direction in the
OSD.
VOL(+) – This button decreases the
volume and functions as left direction
in the OSD.
VOL(-) – This button decreases the
volume and functions as right direction
in the OSD.
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OSD (On Screen Display) Options
CHANNEL – This main option has
functions for the ATSC/NTSC port,
such as scanning channels, editing
channels, checking signal
strength….etc.
PICTURE – This main option has
functions for changing the picture
settings for all ports, such as tint,
contrast, sharpness, and dynamic
noise reduction.
SOUND – This main option has
functions for changing sound settings
for all ports, such as digital audio out,
treble, bass….etc.
FUNCTION – This main option has
functions for only composite and
ATSC/NTSC port. Some of the
functions are closed captioning and
channel blocking for parents.
SETUP – This main option has
functions for all ports, such as power
on / off time, sleep, menu language,
menu opacity, emergency alert for
emergency broadcasting system.
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Channel Main Option
This option chooses various antenna and cable functions. Extra functions include signal
strength for digital signals and changing input via External Input function.
TUNER MODE – This function lets users choose what connection the TV is accepting.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
3. Once in TUNER MODE, press again to select either AIR or CABLE.
4. Use or to select which connection you have then press to finalize the
selection.
Please Note :
If you are choosing cable, the default scanning mode is AUTO.
Unless you know what cable system your cable company uses,
please leave the tuner mode at AUTO.
AUTO SCAN – This function scans all the channels available from the ATSC/NTSC port.
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1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
3. Once in TUNER MODE, press to select AUTO SCAN.
4. Press twice to enter and begin scanning for channels.
Please Note :
Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your
local broadcasting stations for more information.
The X32 LCD HDTV’s tuner is designed for HDTV therefore
requires a stronger signal than normal TVs. If you cannot achieve
that signal level with your antenna or cable, your X32 LCD HDTV
might lose picture or sound.
CHANNEL EDIT – This function allows users to add, delete, or add to favorites, the
TV’s scanned in channels.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
3. Once in TUNER MODE, press repeatedly to select CHANNEL EDIT.
4. Press twice to enter start editing the scanned in channels.
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5. You will be able to edit the channels by either deleting the channel or adding
the channel to the favorites list.
a. You can delete the channel by removing the 9 from the ADD
column.
i. Match the channel you want to remove with the ▼◄►
buttons in the ADD column then press . If you do this,
you will not be able to browse that channel until you go
back into channel edit and add the 9 back.
ii. Press the MENU button to save and exit.
b. You can add the channel to your favorite list by adding a in the
FAV. column.
i. Match the channel you want to add to favorites with the
▲▼◄► buttons in the FAV. column then press . If you
do this, the channel will be part of the sequential cycling
list of the FAVORITE button on the remote control, until
you go back into channel edit and remove the .
ii. Press the MENU button to save and exit.
SIGNAL STRENGTH – This function allows users to view their digital channel’s signal
strength.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
3. Once in TUNER MODE, press repeatedly to select SIGNAL STRENGTH.
Please Note :
This function is only available if you are on a digital channel. This
function will not work under analog channels.
When using this function, the OSD menu will not auto exit.
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EXTERNAL INPUT – This function allows users to change the current source
to another.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight CHANNEL.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight TUNER MODE.
3. Once in TUNER MODE, press repeatedly to select EXTERNAL
INPUT.
4. Press to select the function and use or to change the source
of your choice and press to finalize your selection.
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Picture Main Option
This option allows users to adjust the TV’s picture sharpness, color, tint, and
other various functions.
PICTURE MODE – This function allows you to select the various picture
modes of the TV from custom, standard, mild, to vivid.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE
MODE.
3. Press or to select PICTURE MODE function.
4. Use or to select which picture mode you want.
5. Press to confirm your selection.
a. CUSTOM allows you to adjust all the settings to your
personal preference.
b. STANDARD is for watching regular TV.
c. MILD is for watching movies.
d. VIVID is for watching sports and HDTV programming.
e. RECALL is not a picture mode but a function to restore any
changes under CUSTOM picture mode back to its original
factory settings.
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BRIGHTNESS – This function adjusts the black level in a picture.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
3. Press to select BRIGHTNESS function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the brightness level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to default via the RECALL
subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
If the brightness is too high, the picture will look washed out, if
the brightness is too low the picture will not have much detail
in dark spots of the picture.
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SATURATION – This function adjusts how strong your picture’s colors are going to be.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select SATURATION function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the saturation level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to default via the RECALL
subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
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CONTRAST – This function adjusts the white levels in a picture.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select CONTRAST function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the contrast level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to default via the RECALL
subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
If the contrast is too high, the picture will not have any details
in bright parts of the picture. If the contrast is too low, the
picture will look washed out.
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SHARPNESS – This function adjusts how sharp objects in your pictures are.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select SHARPNESS function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the sharpness level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
If the sharpness is adjusted too high, the picture will look
overly pixilated. If the sharpness is adjusted too low, the
picture will look blurry.
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TINT – This function adjusts your picture’s overall color with everything looking green on
one end and everything looking red on the other.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select TINT function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the tint level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
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RGB (RED, GREEN, BLUE) – This function adjusts the white color’s overall
balance of white colors in a picture. Each color, red, green, and blue will fine
tune the overall white color’s balance in small increments..
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE
MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select RGB function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the RGB’s 3 color levels level.
5. Use or to select the 3 colors; red, green, and blue.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
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COLOR TEMP. – This function adjusts the white color’s overall balance of
white colors in a picture. The function changes the white color’s overall
balance in large increments.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE
MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select COLOR TEMP. function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the color temperature level.
5. Press to finalize your selection.
a. This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE
b. COOL – This option will produce a picture with overall
bluish color.
c. NORMAL – This option will produce a picture with normal
white color.
d. WARM – This option will produce a picture with overall
reddish color.
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DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) – This function reduces the amount of
pixilation under analog TV channels. This function works for analog TV
channels only.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE
MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select DNR function and press .
4. Use or to adjust the DNR’s 3 levels (minimum, medium, and
maximum).
5. Press to finalize your selection.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
This function works under analog TV channels only.
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BACKLIGHT CONTROL – This function adjusts the LCD lamp’s current. The
current affects the brilliance of the picture.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight PICTURE by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight PICTURE
MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select BACKLIGHT CONTROL function and
press .
4. Use or to adjust the backlight level.
Please Note :
The backlight level does not affect the brightness or the
contrast of the picture. It just affects the brilliance of the
picture.
This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under PICTURE MODE.
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Sound Main Option
This option allows users to adjust the TV’s sound functions, including sound
mode, auto volume level, digital audio out..etc.
SOUND MODE – This function allows you to select various sound modes
among custom, standard, movies, music, and speech.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press or to select SOUND MODE function.
4. Use or to select which sound mode you want.
5. Press to confirm you selection.
a. This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE.
b. CUSTOM allows you to adjust the sound levels to your
personal preference.
c. STANDARD is for normal TV programs.
d. MOVIES – is for watching movies.
e. MUSIC – is for watching MTVs and concerts.
f. SPEECH – is for watching news.
g. RECALL – is not a sound mode but a function to reset
CUSTOM sound mode back to its default settings.
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TREBLE – This function adjusts the level of high pitch sound in a TV.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select TREBLE.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to adjust the level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under SOUND MODE.
BASS – This function adjusts the level of low pitch sound in a TV.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select BASS.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to adjust the level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under SOUND MODE.
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BALANCE – This function adjusts the balance of sound from left to right.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select BALANCE.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to adjust the level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under SOUND MODE.
AVL (Auto Volume Level) – This function will enable an automatic balancing of sound
when certain channels suddenly become over bearing.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select AVL.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to enable or disable the auto volume level.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the RECALL
subfunction under SOUND MODE.
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AUDIO LANGUAGE – This function is for MTS (multi-channel television
sound). It will change the spoken language of a TV program via SAP
(secondary audio programming). The TV station will need to support the TV
program in different languages in order for this function to work.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select AUDIO LANGUAGE.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to switch between the languages.
Please Note :
This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE.
This function is not always available. It is based upon the
support of your local TV broadcasting station’s signal. If the
TV station does not support MTS/SAP, you will not be able
to receive any alternative audio language. Please check
with your local broadcasting stations for more information.
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT – This function enables the TV to output sound in 2
digital formats, PCM, and Bit Stream for digital home theater receivers.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SOUND by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to move to the functions and highlight SOUND MODE.
3. Press repeatedly to select DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
4. Press or to select the function.
5. Use or to select between the two options PCM and
BITSTREAM.
Please Note :
PCM & BIT STREAM are two formats of digital sound. If
you have a digital home theater system, you should use BIT
STREAM for your digital audio out.
Not all TV programming will give you digital surround sound.
The sound signal is based on the TV broadcasting station’s
support. Please check with your local broadcasting stations
for more information.
This function can be reset back to the default via the
RECALL subfunction under SOUND MODE.
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Function Main Option
This option allows users to turn on TV program filters for children, and also closed
captioning support options. To use this option you will need to enter in the password
first. The password is “0000”.
AUTO LOCK – This function helps parents filter TV programming by either locking
channels by choice or blocking channels based on the ratings that TV stations submit
through the signal.
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1. SET BLOCKING – This subfunction turns blocking from CHANNEL
BLOCKING on or off.
a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by
pressing the button.
b. Press or to select the option and highlight AUTO LOCK.
c. Press to select the function.
d. Use or to select SET BLOCKING.
e. Enter “0000” as the default password.
f. Press to select the function.
g. Use or to choose the option you want and press to
select.
Please Note :
Turning the subfunction on will enable the CHANNEL
BLOCKING FUNCTION. Turning the subfunction off will
disable the CHANNEL BLOCKING FUNCTION.
You can also disable the function by pressing in the
password.
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2. CHANNEL BLOCKING – This subfunction blocks channels by
selecting them off a channel list.
a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by
pressing the button.
b. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO
LOCK.
c. Press to select the function.
d. Press to select CHANNEL BLOCKING.
e. Press to select the function.
f. Highlight the channel you want to lock by using or
buttons.
g. Lock or unlock the channel by pressing the button.
i. If a channel is locked it would have the ±symbol.
ii. If a channel is unlocked it would have the
symbol.
Please Note :
This function will only work if SET BLOCKING
subfunction is turned on.
You can disable the function during channel browsing
when it asks you for the auto lock password.
The default auto lock password is “0000”.
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3. BLOCK BY RATING – This subfunction blocks channels by reading
each channel’s TV program or movie rating.
a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by
pressing the button.
b. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
c. Press to select the function.
a. Press until you see BLOCK BY RATING and use to select
BLOCK BY RATING.
b. You can block movies by selecting the ratings under MPAA and
TV shows under TV Parental Guidelines.
i. Use ▲▼◄► to move to the ratings you want to block.
ii. Press to block or unblock. If a rating is locked it
would have the ±symbol. If a rating is unlocked it
would have the symbol.
Please Note :
This type of filtering for children watching TV will not
always work since the ratings signal is dependent on
whether the TV station sends the signal or not and
whether the TV receives the ratings signal or not. For
better assurance please use the CHANNEL
BLOCKING subfunction.
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4. DTV RATING – This subfunction gathers all digital channels’s
programming rating.
a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by
pressing the button.
b. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
c. Press to select the function.
d. Press until you see DTV RATING and use to select it.
e. Press again to begin scanning for DTV ratings.
Please Note :
This type of ratings for children watching TV will not
always work since the ratings signal is dependent on
whether the TV station sends the signal or not and
whether the TV receives the ratings signal or not. For
better assurance please use the CHANNEL
BLOCKING subfunction.
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5. SETUP CODE – This subfunction sets the password.
a. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by
pressing the button.
b. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
c. Press to select the function.
d. Press until you see SETUP CODE and use to select it.
e. Input “0000” as your password and input your new password.
Please Note :
There is no way of resetting the password.
If you’re going to change the password, please write it
down and keep it in a safe place just in case you forget.
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CAPTION – This function shows closed caption of TV programs.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
3. Press until you see CAPTION and use to select it.
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the option you want.
5. US stations usually use CC1 for analog and CS1 for digital closed
captioning.
6. Other CC and CS services do not apply to TV captioning inside US.
7. TT refers to text boxes that display the TV channel’s extra
information.
Please Note :
Analog and digital closed captioning will automatically switch for
you when you switch channels.
Not all TV programs support closed captioning. This function
depends on the TV station to support the signal with captioning.
For more information please contact your TV broadcasting
stations.
TT box information may or may not display any related info to
the TV program you are watching
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CAPTION OPTION – This function locks or unlocks options you can use to
adjust the way your digital caption is displayed.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
3. Press until you see CAPTION OPTION and use to select it.
4. Use or to select the option you want.
5. AUTO locks up the functions CC BACKGROUND and CAPTION
TEXT.
6. OPTIONS unlocks the functions CC BACKGROUND and CAPTION
TEXT.
Please Note :
Only digital station’s closed captioning will be affected by
this function. If you are on an analog TV channel, the
caption will remain the same as before.
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CC BACKGROUND – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed
captioning background.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
3. Press until you see CC BACKGROUND and use to select it.
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the option you want.
5. The normal closed captioning defaults to a solid black background
with white color text.
6. COLOR adjusts the background color.
7. OPACITY adjusts how transparent or solid you want the background
color to be.
Please Note :
This function only works under digital channels. If you are
on an analog channel this function will default to the regular
black background with white text.
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CAPTION TEXT – This function adjusts digital channel’s closed captioning
text styles.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
3. Press until you see CAPTION TEXT and use to select it.
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the options you want.
5. The normal closed captioning defaults to a solid black background
with white color text.
6. CAPTION SIZE changes the font size of the text.
7. CAPTION STYLE changes the font style of the text.
8. TEXT COLOR changes the font color of the text.
9. TEXT OPACITY changes the caption text from transparent to solid.
10. EDGE STYLE enhances a caption text’s visibility by adding a 3
dimensional detail to the text. There are various options to this
subfunction.
11. EDGE COLOR changes the 3 dimensional effect’s color.
12. ITALIC makes the caption text look slanted.
13. UNDERLINE puts a line across the bottom of the caption text.
Please Note :
These options only work under digital channels. If you are
on an analog channel this function will default to the regular
black background with white text.
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GUIDE – This function shows you detailed information about your current
digital channel’s programming and the entire day’s program list.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight FUNCTION by pressing
the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight AUTO LOCK.
3. Press until you see GUIDE and use twice to select it.
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Setup Main Option
This main option has functions that allows users to power the TV on or off at a
specific time and date, adjusting PC resolutions for VGA cards, and changing
time and date for the TV.
DATE / TIME – This function adjusts the time and date.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press to select the function.
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the options.
5. MANUAL allows you to choose your own time and date.
6. AUTO makes the TV receive time from TV station’s broadcasting
signals.
7. You can select the time zone of your TV and also whether you
observe daylight savings time or not.
Please Note :
The AUTO DATE/TIME feature only works under digital
antenna channels. If you are on an analog antenna, analog
cable, or digital cable channel, you will have to manually set
the time.
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POWER ON TIME – This function automatically turns the TV on to a specific
channel at a set specific time and date.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press to select POWER ON TIME and press .
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the options.
5. You choose the time, date, and channel.
6. After you have finished setting up the time, date, and channel, please
choose if you want this option to turn on the TV daily or once only.
7. Select ACTIVATE and press .
Please Note :
This function is only for turning on the TV. If you do not
setup POWER OFF TIME function, the TV will never turn
itself off. If you are going on vacation for a long time,
please do not forget to set the function POWER OFF TIME.
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POWER OFF TIME – This function automatically turns the TV off at a set specific time
and date.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select POWER OFF TIME and press .
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select the options.
5. You choose the time, and date.
6. After you have finished setting up the time, and date, please choose if you
want this option to turn on the TV daily or once only.
7. Select ACTIVATE and press .
SLEEP – This function makes the TV turn itself off after a set number of minutes.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select SLEEP and press .
4. Use or to select how many minutes you want the TV to be on and press
.
5. Once selected the TV will begin counting the minutes immediately.
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MENU LANGUAGE – This function changes the entire OSD’s language.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select MENU LANGUAGE and press .
4. Use or to select language you want the TV to display the OSD in and
press .
5. Once selected the TV will display the language of your choice.
MENU OPACITY – This function changes the OSD menu’s visual from transparent to
solid.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select MENU OPACITY and press .
4. Use or to select how transparent or solid you want to display the OSD in
and press .
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EMERGENCY ALERT – This function adjusts options regarding your local
emergency broadcasting service.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select EMERGENCY ALERT and press
.
4. Use ▲▼◄► to select if you want to display medium or low
emergency alerts in your local area and press .
Please Note :
This function is dependent on your local TV station’s
support. If your local TV stations do not support such
function, EMERGENCY ALERT will not work.
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PC – This function is for people who use the X32 LCD HDTV’s VGA port as a PC
monitor only. The function adjusts the position and syncs the signal of the PC.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select PC and press .
4. Use or to select the subfunction you want and press .
5. AUTO ADJUST is a typical LCD monitor’s auto adjust function. It syncs to the
signal of the VGA card and auto adjusts the clock and phase of the signal so
your picture comes out clear and centered.
6. AUTO COLOR calibrates the TV screen to display colors accurately.
7. POSITION moves the picture left, right, up, or down.
8. PHASE adjusts the video signal in a small increment to sync with the PC.
9. CLOCK adjusts the video signal in a large increment to sync with the PC.
Please Note :
The X32 LCD HDTV’s best PC resolution is 1360x768 at 60hz.
Always try to use AUTO ADJUST over manual adjustments.
The VGA port of the TV features a power saving mode which will
automatically turn off the TV, if there’s no signal provided for more
than 5 minutes.
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MENU TIMEOUT – This function adjusts how long the menu will be on the
screen when you’re not using it.
1. Press MENU to open the OSD and highlight SETUP by pressing the
button.
2. Press or to select the functions and highlight DATE/TIME.
3. Press repeatedly until you select MENU TIMEOUT and press .
4. Use or to select how long you want the OSD to display when it
is idle.
5. Please finalize the selection by pressing .
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Detailed Explanations
Aspect Ratio Explained
The X32 is a widescreen TV, but most TV programs are still broadcasting in a
square format, therefore the TV is offering two ways of viewing videos. There
are mainly two types of signal format, 16:9, 4:3, and ZOOM. Simply use the
ASPECT button on the TV to cycle between both modes.
1. 16:9
This mode will stretch the picture to a widescreen ratio. If you have a
perfect 16:9 ratio picture you will not see any black bars. If you are
watching a widescreen movie in 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 ratio, you will still get
black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
2. 4:3
Most analog TV channels have 4:3 signal formats. If the original 4:3
aspect ratio (1.33:1 source) is preserved, black bars are added to the left
and right of the display image. This aspect keeps that aspect ratio and
shows you the black bars on the side.
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3. Zoom 1
When watching a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or movie, this mode zooms in to cut
off most of the black bars on the side while preserving the 16:9 ratio.
Because of the zoom, the top and bottom are cut off as well.
Closed Captioning (digital and analog) Explained
Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to
view conservations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV.
Closed Captions are available on most TV program, and on some VHS home
video tapes, at the election of the program provider.
Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available on digital TV
programs (also at the election of the service provider). It is a more flexible
system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of
caption sizes and font styles.
Not all programs and VHS video tapes offer closed caption. Please look for
the CC symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.
In the Closed Caption system, there can be more than one caption service
provided. Each is identified by its own number. The CC1 and CC2 services
display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program’s picture.
In the Closed Caption system, the TEXT1 or TEXT2 services display text that
is unrelated to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). These
services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed.
Rating Explained
General Operation
To block channels you don’t want your children to watch, you can filter them with the
ratings function. MPAA lets you control ratings for movies. For regular TV programs you
can use USTV settings. USTV settings lets you filter what content you want at each age
level, TV-Y, to TV-MA (refer to definitions below). Below are definitions for each setting.
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USTV Rating
TV-Y (USTV) – For All Children
This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-
action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for
a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected
to frighten younger children.
TV-Y7 (USTV) – Directed to Older Children
This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for
children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild
fantasy violence or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
Therefore, parents may want to consider the suitability of this program for their very
young children. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense
or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be
designated TV-Y7-FV.
TV-G (USTV) – General Audience
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not
signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger
children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong
language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG (USTV) – Parental Guidance Suggested
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call
for parental guidance and/or the program contains one or more of the following:
moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or
some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-14 (USTV) – Parents Strongly Cautioned
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children less than 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care
in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of
14 watches unattended. This program contains one or more of the following: intense
violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely
suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-MA (USTV) – Mature Audience Only
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be
unsuitable for children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following:
graphic violence (V), explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
TV program description
FV - Fantasy Violence
V - Violence
S - Sexual Situations
L - Adult Language
D - Sexually Suggestive Dialog
MPAA Rating
G (MPAA)
General audiences. All ages admitted.
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PG (MPAA)
Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 (MPAA)
Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R (MPAA)
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in
some juridictions).
NC-17 (MPAA)
No one 17 and under admitted.
X (MPAA)
X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older
movies.
Info Banner Explained
The info banner is a banner that shows TV programming info on the top portion of your
TV. This function is only available when you use the ATSC/NTSC tuner port. You can
use the INFO button on the remote control to access this function.
The info banner’s left side shows you typical programming information such as TV
station name, number, program name, date, and times the show starts and ends.
The info banner’s right side shows you the TV’s display information such as HD (High
Definition) or SD (regular TV) mode, stereo sound, closed captioning, and digital
surround sound.
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HD or SD – If highlighted this symbol shows you whether the
channel you are watching is in HD (High Definition) or Standard
Definition (regular TV).
((S)) – If Highlighted this symbol shows you that the channel you
are watching is in stereo sound.
If highlighted this symbol shows you are using the SAP
(secondary audio programming) function from the TV
channel. You can do so via the MTS button on the remote control.
Please Note : This function is always active under analog stations
whether the station supports this function or not.
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CC – If highlighted, this symbol tells you that this channel supports
closed captioning.
5.1 CH – If highlighted this symbol tells you that this channel
supports 5.1 channel digital surround sound.
TV-MA ALL – This is a type of TV rating. This section tells you the
TV ratings of the program you are watching. Please refer to ratings
explained for more information on ratings.
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This symbol and the indicator bar show you how strong
your current channel’s signal is. This function is only
available under digital channels.
Please note : If you are watching an analog channel, this function
will not work.
Preset Modes Explained
The TV features different preset modes of settings for audio and video. For people who
like to optimize the TV for whichever program it is playing but do not want to individually
tweak every setting, the preset modes are used.
For Video
To switch between the various modes, press the PICTURE button continuously.
1. CUSTOM – This mode saves the user’s tweaked settings. If you changed
settings under the OSD VIDEO main option, the settings would be saved
under CUSTOM mode.
2. MILD – This mode is mainly used for movies.
3. STANDARD – This mode is mainly used for regular television viewing and
video gaming.
4. VIVID – This mode is mainly used for nature channels and sporting events.
Please Note:
Each preset modes can be used to your preference. The preset mode
descriptions are merely usage suggestions.
For Audio
To switch between the various modes, press the SOUND button continuously.
1. CUSTOM - This mode saves the user’s tweaked settings. If you changed
settings under the OSD AUDIO main option, the settings would be saved
under CUSTOM mode.
2. STANDARD – This mode is mainly used for regular television viewing.
3. SPEECH – This mode is mainly used for news and commentary programs.
4. MOVIE – This mode is mainly used for movies, sporting events, and video
gaming.
5. MUSIC – This mode is mainly used for music videos.
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Please Note:
Each preset modes can be used to your preference. The preset mode
descriptions are merely usage suggestions.
Glossary
Analog TV – Today’s TV system is using radio frequency waves to transmit and display
pictures and sound. 480i is today’s analog TV resolution.
Aspect Ratio 4:3 – Traditional TV “ aspect ratio”, that is, the screen’s width as compared
to its height. For example a 32 inch TV would be 25 inches wide and 19 inches tall.
Aspect Ratio 16:9 – “Wide screen TV” aspect ratio, which is more like a movie screen
than a traditional TV. For example your X32 LCD HDTV would be around 28 inches
wide and 16 inches tall.
Digital Channel – Television channel delivered and displayed using radio frequency
waves that contain information that is digitally encoded for improved quality and
efficiency.
ATSC/NTSC Tuner – A device capable of receiving and outputting HDTV and analog
TV signals for display.
HDTV – Television with the best quality picture, wide screen 16:9 display with at least
720 progressively scanned lines (720P) or 1080 interlaced lines (1080i) and digital
surround sound. HDTV provides 900,000 – 2.1 million pixels.
Interlace Scan – A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the odd
lines first, then filling in the even lines (this happens instantaneously). In a fast moving
action picture or sports channel, this type of scanning will show pixilation.
Progressive Scan – A way to scan vertical lines onto a TV picture by scanning all the
lines consecutively (progressively). In a fast moving action picture or sports channel,
this type of scanning will show NO pixilation.
How do I clean the TV ?
IMPORTANT
1. The power cable has to be removed from the socket before cleaning the
TV.
2. Do not use volatile solvent (alcohol, rosin, and toluene) to clean the TV.
These types of chemicals might damage the housing and the LCD glass.
Cleaning the bezel and remote control
1. Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning.
2. If the remote control or bezel is dirty to the point where you cannot
simply dry wipe it, please lightly dampen the wiping material with clean
water and wipe again. Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or
100% cotton cloth afterwards.
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Please Note :
Make sure you wring the water out of the cloth before
cleaning the bezel or remote in order to prevent water
from penetrating into the electronics.
Cleaning the Screen
1. Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning.
2. The LCD screen glass is extremely fragile. Do not scrape it with any
material. Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking. When the
screen is dirty to the point where you cannot simply dry wipe it, please
lightly dampen the wiping material with clean water and wipe again.
Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton cloth
afterwards.
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Troubleshooting
The following table contains the common problems and the solutions to these
problems. Please check this list before you contact the technicians.
Problems Solutions
Connect power cord correctly.
Turn on power.
Connect video cable correctly.
NO PICTURE
Select the input signal source with proper cable connection with
the source button.
ABNORMAL
COLORS
Match the colors on the cables to the ports off the back of the
television. I.E. red cable to red colored port.
PICTURE IS TOO
DARK
Adjust your contrast, brightness and lamp settings from the
OSD Menu.
Make sure you have connected both your video and audio
cables.
AUDIO ONLY NO
PICTURE
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %.
Make sure the audio cable is connected.
Readjust your volume via the remote control.
PICTURE ONLY NO
AUDIO
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %.
Turn off the TV, unplug it from the socket. Remove the
batteries out of the remote for 30 minutes. Press the remote
buttons and the power button randomly for a good 2 seconds,
and then reinstall the batteries. Try the remote to see if it
works.
REMOTE CONTROL
DOES NOT WORK
The TV’s remote sensor is also housed in the same place as
the power indicator light. Please make sure there is line of sight
from the remote control’s front sensor to the remote sensor of
the TV.
CANNOT RECEIVE
SUFFICIENT
CHANNELS
THROUGH THE
ATSC/NTSC TUNER
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Change
the direction of your antenna and rescan your channels. If you
have cable call up your cable company and ask about signal
strength of your local cable.
Please adjust your picture setup and make sure the saturation
and the RGB are not turned all the way down.
NO COLOR
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Check your
signal.
WEAK SIGNAL OR
NO PROGRAM
SYMBOL ON
SCREEN
The TV’s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 %. Change
the direction of your antenna and rescan your channels. If you
have cable call up your cable company and ask about signal
strength of your local cable.
TV’S UNIVERSAL
REMOTE CODE
This television follows SONY’s universal remote code. To
find the actual code you must read through your own
universal remote’s guide book.
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Problems Solutions
TV CHANNELS ARE
BLOCKED
Check your auto lock function’s settings inside the OSD. You
may have locked up some channels but forgot about them.
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE CODE
This TV follows SONY’s universal remote code. Please check
your hand book for SONY’s codes then apply them.
THE TV TURNS ON
OR OFF SLOWLY
AND THE SCREEN
SHOWS UP
SLOWLY
This TV is a High Definition liquid crystal display panel TV. It
requires a few more seconds than normal TVs to power up and
show the picture.
NO SOUND ON PC Make sure you have a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable connected from
your pc’s sound output to the TV’s VGA STEREO INPUT.
HDCP VIDEO SAYS
NO HDCP SUPPORT
Reboot your HDCP video device but turning them off and
unplugging the power cord. Wait up to 8 minutes to plug the
power back in to see if it works or not.
HDCP VIDEO HAS
NO AUDIO
Make sure you have a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable connected from
your HDCP video device’s sound output to the TV’s VGA
STEREO INPUT. If your HDCP video device uses RCA AUDIO
jacks, you’ll need to obtain a RCA audio converted into 3.5 mm
mini-jack cable.
CANNOT GET
1366X768 ON PC
VGA
Although the screen’s max resolution is 1366x768, no video
card maker can support such resolution. The industry standard
for similar resolution support is 1360x768. Please use that as
you resolution.
PICTURE IS
DISTORTED OR
HAS ABNORMAL
SOUND
This might be from interference from large electrical appliances,
cars, motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. If the TV is close to the
wall, try moving the TV to another room in your house to see if
the problem still occurs.
PICTURE DOES
NOT COVER THE
ENTIRE SCREEN
If you’re using HDMI or a TV digital channel make sure you use
the ASPECT button to switch to 16:9 format. If you are using
VGA, use the AUTO ADJUST function to adjust to the screen.
Please Note : If you are using regular analog TV, AV, or
component in 480i resolution, use the ASPECT button to switch
to 16:9 in order to fill up the screen. Please Note : This note
this feature will distort the picture.
PICTURE QUALITY
IS HORRIBLE!!
For best image quality, view HD widescreen programs where
possible. If HD content is not available view “Standard
Definition” from a digital source. Standard, analog TV will
always be noticeable inferior to HD because your X32 LCD
HDTV has video that is many times better than old TV’s and so
you can see interference and deficiencies you did not KNOW
you had.
PICTURE HAS
PIXELS THAT ARE
ALWAYS
DISPLAYING THE
SAME COLOR
Your X32 LCD HDTV is manufactured using an extremely high
level of precision technology, however, sometimes some pixels
of your X32 LCD HDTV may not display. Pixels defects within
industry specifications are inherent to this type of product and
do not constitute a defective product.
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Problems Solutions
SWITCHING A
CHANNEL OR
SOURCE CHANGES
THE VOLUME
Different channels and inputs will sometimes have this effect
because the channel signal’s own volume is already loud.
There is no way remove this completely. The TV has an
AUTO VOLUME LEVEL function that can combat this type of
effect. Please make sure that function is turned on.
THERE IS NOISE OR
TRASH PIXELS ON
THE SCREEN
When your LCD HDTV’s resolution is higher than the digital
channel’s broadcast resolution, the signal is up-converted to
match your TV’s resolution. Up-converting can cause this type
of effect.
TIPS FOR HIGH
DEFINITION USERS
The X32 LCD HDTV is an ideal platform for viewing High
Definition Content. The best image quality can be achieved by
HDMI, YPbPr (Component), then VGA. However, due to
variances in broadcast practices, it is possible some image
distortions can occur.
TIPS FOR
LETTERBOX
CONTENT USERS
Letterboxed (Widescreen) versions of DVD movies are most
commonly formatted for standard 4:3 TVs. The X32 LCD
HDTV has the capability of expanding this content so the
entire screen is filled at the expense of the image proportion.
To use this function press the aspect button on the remote
control and cycle among the available options.
I CANNOT FIND THE
VOLUME AND
CHANNEL
CHANGING
BUTTONS
The buttons are represented by the ▲▼◄► buttons located
on the remote control. ▲▼ changes the channels and ◄►
changes the volume.
I CANNOT FIND
ENTER BUTTON
The enter button has the symbol . It is located in the center
of the ▲▼◄► buttons.
TV TURNS OFF
AUTOMATICALLY
AFTER 5 MINUTES
The TV features a power saving mode which will automatically
turn off the TV, if there’s no signal provided for more than 5
minutes.
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Call Us If You Need Help!
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective
product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our
trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone or
email. For more information on warranty services or repairs after the warranty
period, please contact our support department at the number below.
For technical help, contact our Sceptre Technical Support Group via email or
phone. Please have your Sceptre p/n number, serial number, and date of
purchase available before you call.
Tech Support E-mail : monitor-ts@sceptre.com
Customer Service Email : cs@sceptre.com
TEL : 1800-788-2878
Operation Hours : Mon - Fri at 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (PST)
16800 East Gale Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91745
TEL : 626-369-3698
FAX : 626-855-5711
Website : www.SCEPTRE.com
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Specification
Display panel
Item Illustration
Active Area / Screen Size Diagonal 31.51 inches
Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.5 (H) x RGB x 0.5 (V)mm
Max. of Pixels (Resolution) HD (1366 x 768 pixels) resolution
Brightness 500 nits (Typical)
Contrast 1500:1 (Typical)
Response Time 8ms (gray to gray)
Viewing Angle Typical 178 / 178 Degree
(Horizontal/Vertical)
Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs
TV DISPLAY
Dimension 31½“(W)x21½“(H)x4”(D) inch without Base
31½“(W)x23½“(H)x9½”(D) inch with Base
Weight 30.4 lbs with Base
Power input 100-240AVC, 50/60Hz, 2.5A max
Function
(1)Video
De-interlace 3D
Frame recover 3:2
Noise reducing core technology 3D
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3, Zoom
Gamma Fixed Gamma
Lamp adjust Yes
Picture mode Custom / Standard / Mild / Vivid / Recall
Video adjust Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Saturation /
Tint / RGB
(2)Audio
Sound Mode Custom / Standard / Movies / Music / Speech
Tone Bass / Treble / Balance
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Auto Volume Level (AVL) Yes
SPDIF Out Yes
Speakers 8 watt per channel
(3) General
Hybrid TV Tuner NTSC / ATSC / QAM (Digital Cable Ready)
Channel auto scan Yes
Sleep timer Off /10mins /20mins /30mins /40mins /50mins
/60mins /90mins /120mins
Standby power Under 5W
Timing support-Video 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i scaled
PC timing
1360*768@60Hz(NATIVE)
1280*768@60Hz
1024*768@60Hz, 75Hz
800*600@60Hz, 75Hz
640*480@60Hz, 75Hz
(4)NTSC/ATSC
Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP
Favorite Channel
V-chip
NTSC
Closed caption
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Sound: Mono / Stereo / SAP
Favorite Channel
V-chip
ATSC
Video input format: 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i
ATSC (continued)
Analog closed caption:
(CC1-CC4, Text 1-Text 4)
Digital closed caption:
(Service 1-Service 6)
(5)I/O
TV Tuner (NTSC/ATSC), AV1, Av2, S-Video1
(Audio Shared with AV1), S-Video2 (Audio
Shared with AV2), YPbPr1, YPbPr2,
HDMI1/HDCP1 (optional, HDCP audio shared
with VGA Audio In), HDMI2/HDCP2 (optional,
HDCP audio shared with VGA Audio In) VGA,
VGA Audio In, SPDIF digital audio out
*The product’s specifications may change without notice or obligation.
**This manual’s pictures and words are for references only and are subject to change without notice
or obligation. Sceptre Inc is not liable for the misuse or misinterpretation of this manual.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on
parts and labor and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on
new and non-refurbished product, and available to customers in the Continental US,
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. See below for the SCEPTRE Extended Service
warranty.
SCEPTRE’s Responsibility
SCEPTRE Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their
original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the
monitor using new or refurbished parts.
Service Labor
During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, SCEPTRE will provide,
when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service
Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer
Support at (800) 788-2878. The determination of service will be made by SCEPTRE
Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN YOUR UNIT TO SCEPTRE WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Parts
New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by
SCEPTRE at its designated Service Center for one (1) year from the effective warranty
date. Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original
warranty period.
Service
During the one (1) year warranty period, SCEPTRE will, at its option and sole discretion,
repair or replace defective parts, including replacement of the entire Panel. The
Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time
Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs, you are responsible for
all transportation charges to the service facility. SCEPTRE is not responsible for the de-
installation or re-installation of the unit.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to an authorized SCEPTRE service facility you must use
the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by
SCEPTRE.
Not Covered
This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or
transit accidents, abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation
on incorrect power supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification,
alteration, improper servicing, tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the
serial number has been removed or defaced. Image Sticking caused by operating at
excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this
warranty.
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ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. OUR
LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING OUR NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGE OR
DEFECTIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR
LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DISPLAY.
WE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE, COMMERCIAL LOSS OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. This is the only warranty applicable; no one is authorized to extend
or modify it or to grant any other warranty.
SCEPTRE retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages
are covered by the warranty. In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty, you
will be contacted to determine whether SCEPTRE should repair the damage for a fee or
whether the product should be returned to you as received by the repair center.
Dead Pixel Policy
There are millions of pixels on a LCD screen. Therefore, there is industry standard
specification regarding dead or bad pixels. SCEPTRE sets limit on the LCD at 3 dead
pixels in a cluster adjacent to each other, or 5 dead pixels in a combination of color and
brightness of dead pixels. Any number of dead or bad pixels under the limit is
considered normal specification.
Owner’s Responsibility
Effective Warranty Date
Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user. To ensure warranty service, keep
the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of the purchase date.
Warranty Service
For warranty service information, contact SCEPTRE Customer Support at (800) 788-
2878, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm PST or visit www.Sceptre.com. Parts and service labor that
are SCEPTRE’s responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other
service is at the owner’s expense. You must provide the model, serial number and date
of purchase. Before you ask for warranty service, read your User Manual. You might
avoid a service call.
Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions
and additional information regarding your warranty, please see complete details online
at www.SCEPTRE.com.
Sceptre Extended Warranty
Protect your investment beyond the standard warranty and experience piece of mind
with SCEPTRE’s Extended Service Warranty.
Depending on your model, plans are offered for an additional 2 years. Visit
www.SCEPTRE.com or call 1-800-788-2878 to purchase a plan today.
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Disclaimer, Trademarks, &
Copyright Information
“HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Liscensing LLC.”
SCEPTRE is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group.
Sceptre, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages
resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this
product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, Sceptre, Inc. reserves
the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in
this document may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by
any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from
Sceptre, Inc..
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
my cause undesired operation.
Please Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device,
always use the signal cord and power cord supplied with this
unit.
The Federal communications Commission warns that changes or
modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Notice
Products with the CE marking comply with both the EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC), (93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC) issued
by the Commission of the European Community.

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