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 SCEPTRE X22 Page3
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 HAS BEEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 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.
• • • • • • • • • For more information, contact your dealer. The X22 LCD MONITOR is equipped with a three-pronged grounded plug, a plug with a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet as a safety feature. If your outlet does not accommodate the three-wire plug, have an electrician install the correct outlet, or use an adapter to ground the appliance safely. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounded plug. Do not overload power strips and extension cords.
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Dear Sceptre Customer, Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X22 LCD monitor purchase. Thank you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free operation of your LCD 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 X22 LCD monitor. For technical assistance, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at monitor-ts@sceptre.com.
Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X22 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 15.2 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.
Installing the Base 1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table). 2. Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base. 3. Connect the monitor to the base by inserting the monitor into the base.
QUICK START The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your PC under the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. 1. 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. 2. While booting up keep pressing F8 and choose the VGA mode option. 3. Under Windows, use your mouse to right click on the background with nothing selected. Left click on the PROPERTIES option. 4. Click on the SETTINGS tab. 5.
Mounting Preparations 1. Place the monitor on a flat surface with cloth so the bezel does not get scratched. 2. Please remove the label sticker that covers the screws you need to remove.
3. Unscrew the 4 screws that lock the arm to the monitor. 4. Once the 4 screws are removed, the stand will come off and the monitor will be ready for mounting.
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 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz refresh rate.
Side View Control Buttons POWER – This button turns the monitor ON or OFF. ADJUST + / SCROLL UP – While in the OSD this button acts as a navigation button moving your selection to the next one. If you entered the function this button acts as the increase adjustment button. With the OSD off, this buttons functions as the hotkey for adjusting BRIGHTNESS. Use the ▲ and ▼ key to adjust the actual value. MENU / ENTER – This button opens the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Side View Tilt Angle The LCD Monitor’s angle settings range from 0° to 12°.
Rear View Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4. Length of screw should not exceed 10mm.
Rear View Connections The following descriptions are from left to right. Power – This connection is for providing electric power to the monitor. DVI – DVI stands for Digital Video Interface. This connection is for computers to send video signals to the monitor digitally so that colors and video are more accurate and vivid. This port supports video input; the DVI connection support HDCP. If you have a HDCP or HDMI video device, you can use a conversion cable to connect to this port.
Understanding Your Cables & Connections Cable Name Cable Picture Corresponding Connection Picture DVI (digital video) (optional) VGA (analog video) Power Cord Conversion Cable Name Conversion Cable Picture HDMI to DVI (optional accessory) SCEPTRE X22 Page19
Connecting the LCD to Your PC If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X22 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 X22 LCD MONITOR. Turn on the power of both the X22 LCD MONITOR and the PC. Please Note : • • Page20 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 X22 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 X22 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.
Connecting the LCD to Your Video Device If You Have HDMI Connection on Your DVD Player… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X22 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your DVD player, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to the DVD player. Connect the DVI end to the X22 LCD monitor. Make sure to match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the X22 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your HD Box… 1. 2. Make sure the power of X22 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your HD set-top box, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to the HD set-top box. Connect the DVI end to the X22 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on both connections. 3. Turn on the X22 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X22 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your PlayStation® 3, purchase a HDMI to DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to your PlayStation® 3 and connect the DVI end to the X22 LCD monitor. Turn on the X22 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation® 3. Please Note : • • Page24 Please reference your PlayStation® 3’s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device.
If You Have VGA Connection on Xbox 360™… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X22 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have VGA connection on your Xbox 360™, purchase an Xbox 360™ VGA video cable and connect the proprietary single head to your Xbox 360™. Connect the VGA end to the X22 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on all connections. Turn on the X22 LCD MONITOR and your Xbox 360™. Press MENU on the X22 and use the Auto Adjust function.
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 MENU button on the side of the monitor, the OSD screen will appear. Select each of the functions with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Use the MENU button to enter each of the function or when you’re in the function already, use the MENU button to select the option you want to adjust.
LUMINANCE This function adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To use this function, press MENU to open the OSD then highlight LUMINANCE function by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) button. Press MENU to enter the function. Press (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to select BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST to adjust. Press MENU to select the option you want to adjust. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to adjust the values. Please Note : • BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level in a picture.
GEOMETRY This function adjusts the screen’s image quality manually. 1. 2. 3. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight GEOMETRY by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press MENU to enter the function. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to adjust. Use MENU to enter the option and (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to adjust the values. a. b. c. d. e. Page28 H-POSITION – This option moves the picture left or right. V-POSITION – This option moves the picture up or down.
i. AUTO – This format sets the monitor for any resolution besides the three resolutions below it. ii. 1024x768 – This format sets the monitor for 1024x768 resolution, making the screen clearer. iii. 1280x768 – This format sets the monitor for 1280x768 resolution, making the screen clearer. iv. 1360x768 – This format sets the monitor for 1360x768 resolution, making the screen clearer.
COLOR This function adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture in large increments. Color temperature consists of 6500K, 7500K, and 9300K. 1. 2. 3. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight COLOR by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press MENU to enter the function. Press (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to select the option you want to adjust to. Use MENU to select the option. a. b. c. d. e.
the function will automatically adjust the white balance for you. ii. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the color you want to adjust and press MENU to select it. iii. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to adjust the values. OSD This function adjusts the OSD’s display options. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight OSD by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press MENU to enter the function.
LANGUAGE This function allows you to change the language of the OSD. 1. 2. 3. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight LANGUAGE by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press MENU to enter the function. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the language you want to change to and press MENU to finalize the change. Please Note : • Changing the language of the OSD will alter all the messages and OSD language of the monitor. There is no reset for this function.
MISCELLANEOUS This function adjusts many loose options inside the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU to open the OSD then highlight MISCELLANEOUS by pressing with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press MENU to enter the function. Press with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to adjust and press MENU to adjust the function. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to adjust the value of the option. i. SHARPNESS – This option adjusts the sharpness of the graphics and text. ii.
Supported PC Resolution STD MAC 13" mode MAC 17" mode MAC 18" mode DOS DOS DOS VESA VESA SVGA VESA VESA VESA XGA VESA VESA VESA VESA IBM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA RES Dot Clock (MHz) Vertical Scanning Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Scanning Frequency (kHz) 640x480 30.24 66.67 35.00 1024x768 80 74.93 60.24 1152x870 100 75.06 68.
Supported Video Resolution Item Standards 1 2 3 4 5 720x480i 720x480P 1280x720P 1920x1080i 1920x1080P Vertical Scanning Frequency (Hz) 29.97 59.94 60 30 60 Horizontal Scanning Frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.46 45 33.75 67.5 *Through DVI only. Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions DISPLAY IS To stabilize and clarify your display, use the AUTO UNCLEAR AND ADJUST function or change the resolution to the UNSTABLE display’s optimal setting 1680 X 1050 at 60Hz, then AUTO ADJUST.
Problem (continued) Possible solutions (continued) with nothing selected. MONITOR SAYS “SIGNAL OUT OF Choose the PROPERTIES option. 2. RANGE” (continued) Click on the SETTINGS tab, then click on the ADVANCED button. 3. Click on the MONITOR tab and change the refresh rate to 60Hz. 4. Click on OK 2-3 times to finalize your change. If you do NOT have a CRT monitor or it’s already broken, please make sure both the X22 monitor and your computer is turned off. 1. 2. Turn on the LCD and the computer.
Problem (continued) Possible solutions (continued) You can also make sure your video card’s video I CANNOT GET THE drivers are up to date. You can find what video card RESOLUTION you have by clicking on START then RUN. Type in 1680X1050 “DXDIAG”. When the diagnostic window pops up, (continued) click on the DISPLAY tab. The program will tell you what video chipset you have. Copy that name then search it with an online search engine like GOOGLE™.
How do I clean the LCD? IMPORTANT 1. 2. The power cable has to be removed from the socket before cleaning the LCD. Do not use volatile solvent (alcohol, rosin, and toluene) to clean the LCD. These types of chemicals might damage the housing and the LCD glass. Cleaning the bezel 1. 2. Use a 100% cotton cloth or micro-fiber cloth for cleaning. 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 473.76 mm x 296.1 mm Display Area Active Area / Screen Size (diagonal 22 inches) Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16 : 10 Resolution Native: 1680 x 1050 Brightness 300 nits (Typical) Contrast 4000:1 (DCR) Response Time 2ms (Gray to Gray) Typical 170/160 Degree Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical) Lamp Life of Backlight > 50,000hrs Monitor Display 22.7(L)X4.7(D)X19.7(H) inches Dimension 557(L)X115(D)X483(H) mm Weight 11.46 lbs (5.
Features (continued) PC timing 640 * 350 @ 70 Hz 640 * 400 @ 70 Hz 640 * 480 @ 60 , 66 , 70, 72, 75 Hz 800 * 600 @ 60 , 66, 70, 72, 75 Hz 1024 * 768 @ 60, 70, 75 Hz 1152 * 864 @ 75 Hz 1280 * 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 * 800 @ 60 Hz 1280 * 960 @ 60 Hz 1280 * 1024 @ 60, 70 ,75 Hz 1360 * 768 @ 60 Hz 1680 * 1050 @ 60 Hz 1920 * 1080P @ 60 Hz *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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.
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