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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never place a display set in an unstable location. A display set may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: 1. Use only cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the display set. 2. Use only furniture that can safely support the display set. 3. Make sure the display set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. 4.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Dispose unwanted electronics and batteries through an approved recycler. For display please visit the web at http://www.earth911.com/recyclingguide/how-to-recycle-large-electronics/ For Batteries please visit the web at http://www.call2recycle.org/ 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. Please refer to the last page for further references.
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.
The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer. The display is equipped with a twopronged 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.
Dear Sceptre Customer, Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE C30 LED monitor purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your LED monitor, 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 monitor. For technical assistance, please call 1(800) 788-2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at SceptreTS@SCEPTRE.com.
Opening the Package The SCEPTRE display is packaged in a carton. The size and weight of the product might be too heavy for 1 person to handle. In the event of that happening; it is recommended that the display package must be handled by a minimum of 2 or more persons. Since the glass can be easily scratched or broken, please handle the product gently. Never place the unit on a surface with the glass facing downwards unless it is on protective padding.
Installing the Monitor Stand Assembly 1. With the packing foam still on, lay the monitor screen facing down on a table and open the top half of the packing foam. Install the neck to the base and insert the 1 neck screw into the back of the neck. Tighten the screws to secure the neck. 2. Insert the rubber cover to the back of the neck. -9www.SCEPTRE.
3. Attach the base to the bottom of the neck. 4. Secure the base by inserting and tightening 2 base screws to the bottom of the base. 5. To finalize your installation of the display, please read the following: a. If you are placing the display on a stand, we would recommend you to use a display safety strap (not included) in order to minimize the possibility of the display toppling over. b. Securely install all screws and connections. - 10 www.SCEPTRE.
Removing the Stand for Wall Mounting 1. To uninstall the stand assembly, lay the monitor facing downwards on a table. Remove the rubber cover and unscrew the single screw to remove the stand. 2. Once the stand is removed, you will see the indentation where you can install the mounting plate. The mounting pattern is 75mm x 75mm using M4 x 10mm screws. - 11 www.SCEPTRE.
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Identifying Front and Rear Panel Front View Indicator Light – The light is blue when the monitor is turned on. The light is red when the monitor is turned off but plugged into power. The light is flashing blue when there is no signal given to the monitor. Panel Tilt Adjustment The screen can be adjusted by inclining forward and backward; however, the specific adjustment depends on the specific model of the device. Generally, it may be inclined 2±1°forward and 10±1° backward.
Rear View with Buttons Buttons from right to left 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. M – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD). While the OSD is active, this button will act as the select button to open up an option for adjustment. – With no OSD, this button lowers the volume of the monitor. With the OSD turned on, this button moves the selection downwards. This button will also decrease the value of an adjustment while an option is open. – With no OSD, this button increases the volume of the monitor.
Rear View with Connections 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. POWER – This plug is responsible for providing power to the monitor. Use it with the included AC adapter. DP – DisplayPort (DP) is a digital video connection for connection to computers with display port video output. DP supports MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time) a feature that reduces motion blur and adaptive sync a feature that eliminates picture tearing and stuttering. MPRT and Adaptive Sync cannot be turned on at the same time.
Connections If You have HDMI Connection on Your Video Card… 1. Make sure the power of the C30 LED 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 computer. 3. Turn on the power of both the C30 LED MONITOR and the computer. - 16 www.SCEPTRE.
If You have DisplayPort Connection on Your Video Card… 1. Make sure the power of the C30 LED MONITOR is turned off. 2. Obtain a DisplayPort cable and connect one end to the back of the monitor and the other end to the back of the computer. 3. Turn on the power of both the C30 LED MONITOR and the computer. - 17 www.SCEPTRE.
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu The OSD menu of the monitor provides various adjustments for the monitor such as color, brightness, and contrast …..etc. When you press the M button on the monitor, the OSD screen will appear. Select each of the functions with the or buttons. Use the M button again to enter each of the function or when you’re in the function already, use the M button to select the option you want to adjust. Use the or buttons to adjust each option’s values.
QUICK START 1. 2. 3. 4. BACKLIGHT - This option adjusts the intensity of the LED diode directly. BRIGHTNESS – This option adjusts the brightness of the monitor. CONTRAST- This option adjusts the contrast of the monitor. PRESET – This option lets the user select different preset display modes of the monitor. Only USER mode will allow the user to adjust options freely. a. b. STANDARD – This display mode is for regular users. USER – This display mode allows you to adjust contrast and brightness manually.
PICTURE 1. 2. 3. 4. BACKLIGHT - This option adjusts the intensity of the LED diode directly. BRIGHTNESS – This option adjusts the brightness of the monitor. CONTRAST- This option adjusts the contrast of the monitor. PRESET – This option lets the user select different preset display modes of the monitor. Only USER mode will allow the user to adjust options freely. a. b. STANDARD – This display mode is for regular users. USER – This display mode allows you to adjust contrast and brightness manually. c.
COLOR 1. TEMPERATURE – This option let users select different color temperatures of the monitor. a. NORMAL – This color temperature is for users who prefer a neutral white balance. COOL – This color temperature is for users who prefer a cool white balance. USER – This color temperature is for users who would like to adjust the RGB (red, green, blue) values manually. i. ADVANCED – This setting adjusts finer values besides RGB going into cyan, magenta, and yellow. d.
SYSTEM 1. 2. OVERDRIVE – This option increases the pixel response time of the LCD screen. ADAPTIVE SYNC – This option turns on or off the Adaptive Sync function, which reduces screen tearing with compatible graphics cards. SLEEP MODE – With the monitor given no video signal, enabling this option will make the monitor automatically shut off after 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 2 hours. 4. BACKCOVER LIGHT – This option turns on or off the back cover LED lights of the monitor. 5.
Supported DisplayPort RESOLUTION & REFRESH RATE 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 75Hz, 85Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz, 59Hz, 60Hz, 85Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 75Hz 1280 x 720 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz, 75Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz - 23 www.SCEPTRE.
Supported HDMI Resolution RESOLUTION & REFRESH RATE 2560 x 1080 @ 60Hz, 75Hz, 85Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 50Hz, 59Hz, 60Hz, 85Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz 1360 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1080 @ 60Hz 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz, 75Hz 1280 x 720 @ 50Hz, 60Hz 1152 x 864 @ 60Hz, 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz *Specifications are subject to change without notice. - 24 www.SCEPTRE.
Troubleshooting Problem THERE IS NO LED DISPLAY or SCREEN SAYS NO SIGNAL MONITOR SAYS “SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE” I CAN’T OPEN THE OSD Possible solutions 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. See if it is fully plugged in on both the monitor and the wall.
Problem I CANNOT GET THE RESOLUTION 2560 x1080 Possible solutions 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. You can find what video card you have by clicking on START then RUN. Type in “DXDIAG”. When the diagnostic window pops up, click on the DISPLAY tab. The program will tell you what video chipset you have.
Problem THE WORDS ARE TOO SMALL AT 2560 x1080 Possible solutions At the native resolution of 2560 x 1080, 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 LED Monitor? IMPORTANT 1. The power cable has to be removed from the socket before cleaning the display. 2. Do not use volatile solvent (alcohol, rosin, and toluene) to clean the display. 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 Active Area / Screen Size 30” Diagonal Viewable Aspect Ratio Widescreen 21 : 9 Resolution Brightness Native: 2560 x 1080 250 cd/m2 Dynamic Contrast 1,000,000:1 (3,000:1 typical) Response Time 1ms MPRT Refresh Rate 85 Hz Curvature Typical 178/178 Degree (Horizontal/Vertical) 16.7 million of colors 90% sRGB 1800R Panel Type VA Viewing Angle Colors LED Backlight 30,000 hours+ Monitor Display Weight With Stand: 27.83” x 16.11” x 9.18” Without Stand: 27.83” x 12.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor (90 days for commercial use) 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 units purchased from an authorized SCEPTRE U.S.
caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or mishandling are not covered by this warranty. Installation, removal, transportation and reinstallation of a display and routine maintenance and cleaning, are not covered by this warranty. Any hardware, components, and/or software bundled with the display are not covered by this warranty. Any damages caused directly or indirectly by Buyer’s or Reseller’s “Value Added Feature” are not covered by this warranty or Sceptre, Inc.
Disclaimer, Trademarks, Icons & Copyright Information “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.” DisplayPort is a trademark or registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. SCEPTRE is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group. Sceptre, Inc.
FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 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.