Important Information SCEPTRE X246 Page1
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.
European Notice CE mark for Class B ITE (Following European standard EN55022/1998; EN61000-3-2/1995; EN61000-3-3/1995, EN55024/1998, EN60950/1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Important Information 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.
Tips and Safety Precautions 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.
• • • • • • • • • 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.
Table of Contents Important Information ......................................................................................................................... 1 FCC Compliance Statement ............................................................................................................... 2 Important Information ......................................................................................................................... 4 Tips and Safety Precautions ...................................
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Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X246 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 13.1 lbs. Since the LCD panel 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 a protective padding. When opening the carton, make sure the product is in good condition and that all the standard accessories and items are included.
Setting Up Your Monitor The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your PC under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. After you have installed the base, connect your VGA or DVI cord to both the monitor and PC and turn on the PC and the monitor. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with nothing selected. Left click on the PROPERTIES option.
Mounting Preparations 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get scratched. Unscrew the 4 screws that lock the arm to the monitor. Once the 4 screws are removed, the stand will come off. 2. The monitor is ready for mounting. Please note : The mounting pattern of the monitor is 100mm x 100mm using M4 metric system screws. The screw depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 8mm. The 4 screws removed are for securing the TV stand only.
Identifying Front and Rear Panel Front View POWER INDICATOR : If light is blue, the monitor is turned on. If the light is blinking blue, the monitor is turned on but not receiving a signal from the computer. NATIVE RESOLUTION : This monitor’s clearest picture is produced under its native resolution. The native resolution of the monitor is 1920x1080 at 60 Hz refresh rate. Rear View Connections POWER – This plug is responsible for providing power to the monitor.
Side View Control Buttons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. [1] – This button turns the On Screen Display (OSD) on or off. ▼ – While in the OSD this button acts as a navigation button moving your selection to the previous one. If you entered the function this button acts as the decrease adjustment button. This button also acts as the hotkey for adjusting contrast and brightness. ▲ – While in the OSD this button acts as a navigation button moving your selection to the next one.
Connecting the LCD If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X246 LCD MONITOR is turned off. Obtain a DVI cable and connect to the DVI connection on your PC. Connect the other end of the cable to your X246 LCD MONITOR. Turn on the power of both the X246 LCD MONITOR and the PC. Please Note : • • • Page14 Some video cards may have their DVI connection turned off by default. If you do not get video, please consult your video card’s technical support.
If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X246 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you were previously using a CRT (bulky) monitor, please hook up your old monitor first and make sure your refresh rate is set to 60 Hz frequency before using the X246 LCD MONITOR. You can find the refresh rate information and change it by RIGHT CLICKING on the desktop with nothing selected. After you have right clicked, select the PROPERTIES option. Click on the SETTINGS tab.
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your Cable or Satellite Box… 1. Make sure the power of the X246 LCD MONITOR is turned off. 2. Obtain a HDMI cable and connect one end to the back of the monitor and the other end to the back of the cable or satellite box. 3. Turn on the power of both the X246 LCD MONITOR and the cable or satellite box. Please Note : • • • Page16 HDMI CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE. Make sure to set audio output from your cable or satellite box to PCM output.
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu The OSD menu of the monitor provides various adjustments for the monitor such as color, brightness, contrast, screen settings…..etc. When you press the [1] button on the monitor, the OSD screen will appear. Select each of the functions with the ▲ or ▼ buttons. Use the [2] button to enter each of the function or when you’re in the function already, use the [2] button to select the option you want to adjust. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to adjust each option’s values.
CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS This function adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To use this function, press [1] to open the OSD then highlight CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS function by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. Press [2] to enter the function. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST to adjust. Press [2] to select the option you want to adjust. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to adjust the values. Please Note : • • • • Page18 BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level in a picture.
INPUT SELECT This function selects the source of the monitor. 1. 2. 3. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight INPUT SELECT by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons. Press [2] to enter the function. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the source you want to change to. Please Note: • AUTO is a feature that automatically selects the source that has a video signal. AUDIO ADJUST This function changes the volume of the monitor’s speakers. 1. 2. 3. 4.
COLOR ADJUST This function adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture in large increments. Color temperature consists of 5400K, 6500K, and 9300K. 1. 2. 3. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight COLOR ADJUST by pressing the ▲ or ▼buttons. Press [2] to enter the function. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select the option you want to adjust to. Use [2] to select the option. a. b. c. d.
MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST This function adjusts the image of the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons. Press [2] to enter the function. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the option you want to adjust and press [2] to enter the option. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to adjust the values. a. HORIZONTAL SIZE – This option expands or contracts the image horizontally. b. H./V. POSITION – This option moves the image left, right, up, or down.
SETUP MENU This function allows you to change the language of the OSD and adjust the OSD options. 1. 2. 3. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight SETUP MENU by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons. Press [2] to enter the function. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the option you want to change to and press [2] to begin adjusting the option a. LANGUAGE SELECT – This option selects various languages for the OSD. b. OSD POSITION – This option changes the position of the OSD. c.
Supported PC Resolution STD VGA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA RESOLUTION & REFRESH RATE 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 72Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 70Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz 1440 x 900 @ 60Hz 1440 x 900 @ 75Hz 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Supported Video Resolution VIDEO RESOLUTION 480p 720p 1080i 1080p
Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions DISPLAY IS UNCLEAR AND UNSTABLE To stabilize and clarify your display, use the AUTO ADJUST function or change the resolution to the display’s optimal setting 1920 X 1080 at 60Hz, then AUTO ADJUST. Make sure you switched to the correct source. Check both sources to see video is on the other source. Check your video cable. It might be corrupt. Swap out the video cable for another one to see if the monitor will work. Check your power plug.
Problem I CANNOT GET THE RESOLUTION 1920x1080 Possible solutions If you are using DVI, please try out VGA to see if you are able to achieve that resolution. If your VGA can then, your video card’s DVI cannot support widescreen resolutions. Sometimes your video card will not read the monitor correctly and will not allow you to achieve the resolution you want. Rebooting your computer will solve the situation. You can also make sure your video card’s video drivers are up to date.
Problem Possible solutions THE WORDS ARE TOO SMALL AT 1920X1080 At the native resolution of 1920x1080, some people might feel that the words are too small to read. You can change the size of the words in Windows Operating System via its display properties. For Windows XP 1. Right click on the background with nothing selected. Left click on the PROPERTIES option. 2. Click on the SETTINGS tab. 3. Under SETTINGS, click on the ADVANCED button. 4.
How do I clean the LCD? 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 1. Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning. 2. If the 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.
Specification Display panel Illustration Item diagonal 23.6 inches Active Area / Screen Size 521.3mm x 293.2mm Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16 : 9 Pixel Pitch 0.27 (h) x 0.27 (v) mm Resolution Native: 1920x1080 Brightness 300 nits Contrast 1000:1 (NATIVE) Response Time 5ms (Gray to Gray) Typical 160/160 Degree Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical) Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs Monitor Display 22.3(W)X15.3(H)X8(D) inches Dimension 546.35(W)X374.85(H)X196(D) mm Weight 13.12 lbs (5.
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