Important Information SCEPTRE X24 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.
• • • • • • • • • The X24 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.
Table of Contents Important Information ...................................................................... 1 FCC Compliance Statement............................................................ 2 Important Information ...................................................................... 4 Tips and Safety Precautions ........................................................... 5 Table of Contents ............................................................................ 7 Opening the Package ..........
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your DVD Player… ........... 31 If You Have HDMI Connection on Your HD Box… ................. 32 If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… .............. 33 Connections to PC on the LCD with (optional) HDMI.................... 34 If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… ............... 34 If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card….............. 35 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu ................................................... 36 AUTO ADJUST ....................
Dear SCEPTRE Customer, Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE 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 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 X24 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.
Installing the Base 1. Please place the base on a flat surface (i.e. table). Hold the monitor directly 90 degrees above the base. Connect the monitor to the base by inserting the monitor into the base. 2. After the monitor is connected to the base, take a look at the bottom of the base. In the square opening of the metal plate, move the two plastic plates outwards to lock the stand. Your monitor is ready for use.
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. 2. Once the 4 screws are removed, the stand will slide off.
3. 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.
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 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz refresh rate.
Side View Control Buttons The following buttons are facing downwards in the center of the monitor. – This button turns the monitor ON or OFF. ▲/ + – 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. This button also functions as a BRIGHTNESS adjustment hotkey. M / ↵ – This is the MENU button. It opens the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu.
Side View Tilt Angle The LCD Monitor’s angle settings range from 0° to 10°.
Rear View Mounting Specification : 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4 metric system screws. The Depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 8mm.
Rear View Connections The following descriptions are from left to right. Audio Line In (OPTIONAL)* – This connection is for linking to the PC’s line out connection for transmitting audio signal to the monitor’s speakers. Do NOT connect a headset or external speakers to this connection. You can also use this connection for audio on game consoles or HD video devices by using a 3.5mm Mini-jack to Female RCA (red / white) audio conversion cable in conjunction with a regular RCA (red / white) audio cable.
Understanding Your Cables & Connections Cable Name Cable Picture Corresponding Connection Picture DVI (digital video) VGA (analog video) 3.5 mm Mini-jack (OPTIONAL) HDMI* (OPTIONAL) Conversion Cable Name Conversion Cable Picture HDMI to DVI (optional accessory) 3.5mm Mini-jack to Female RCA Audio (optional accessory) VGA to Female Component YPbPr (optional accessory) *The optional HDMI port is only available in certain models.
Connecting the LCD to Your PC If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 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 X24 LCD MONITOR. Turn on the power of both the X24 LCD MONITOR and the PC. Please Note : • • • SCEPTRE X24 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 X24 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 X24 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 X24 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 X24 LCD monitor. Make sure to match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your HD Box… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 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 X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 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 X24 LCD monitor. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation® 3. Please Note : • • SCEPTRE X24 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 X24 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 X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on all connections. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your Xbox 360™. Press MENU on the X24 and use the Auto Adjust function.
If You Have Component Connection on Your DVD Player… 1. Make sure the power of X24 LCD monitor is turned off. 2. If you have component connection on your DVD player, purchase a VGA to female component video conversion cable and connect the component end to regular component cables and regular component cables to the DVD player. Connect the VGA end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection. 3. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device. 4.
If You Have Component Connection on Your HD Box… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have component connection on your HD set-top box, purchase a VGA to female component video conversion cable and connect the component end to regular component cables and regular component cables to the HD set-top box. Connect the VGA end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have Component Connection on PlayStation® 3… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have component connection on your PlayStation® 3, purchase a VGA to female component video conversion cable and connect the component end to your PlayStation® 3 component cables and the proprietary single head to your PlayStation® 3. Connect the VGA end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection.
If You Have Component Connection on Xbox 360™… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have component connection on your Xbox 360™, purchase a VGA to female component video conversion cable and connect the component end to your Xbox 360™ component cables and the proprietary single head to your Xbox 360™. Connect the VGA end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the colors on the component connection. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your Xbox 360™.
Connecting the LCD with (optional) HDMI If You Have HDMI Connection on Your DVD Player… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your DVD player, purchase a HDMI cable and connect the HDMI end to the DVD player. Connect the other HDMI end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure to match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your HD Box… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your HD set-top box, purchase a HDMI cable and connect the HDMI end to the HD set-top box. Connect the other HDMI end to the X24 LCD monitor. Make sure you match the shapes on both connections. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device.
If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation® 3… 1. 2. 3. Make sure the power of X24 LCD MONITOR is turned off. If you have HDMI connection on your PlayStation® 3, purchase a HDMI cable and connect the HDMI end to your PlayStation® 3 and connect the other HDMI end to the X24 LCD monitor. Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation® 3. Please Note : • • • SCEPTRE X24 Please reference your PlayStation® 3’s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device.
Connections to PC on the LCD with (optional) HDMI If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the power of X24 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 X24 LCD MONITOR. Obtain the audio cable and connect the 3.5 mm Mini-jack cable to the Audio Line In connection of the monitor. Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm Mini-jack cable to your PC’s audio line out connection.
If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the power of X24 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 X24 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.
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 M button on the side of the monitor, the OSD screen will appear. Select each of the functions with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Use the M button 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.
LUMINANCE This function adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD. 1. To use this function, press M to open the OSD then highlight LUMINANCE function by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) button. 2. Press M to enter the function. 3. Press (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to select BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST to adjust. 4. Press M to select the option you want to adjust. 5. 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. Press M to open the OSD then highlight GEOMETRY by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. 2. Press M to enter the function. 3. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to adjust. Use M to enter the option and (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to adjust the values. a. H-POSITION – This option moves the picture left or right. b. V-POSITION – This option moves the picture up or down. c.
i. 16:10 – This format sets the monitor for 16:10 ratio resolutions such as 1440x900, 1680x1050, 1920x1200 resolution, making the screen clearer. ii. 16:9 – This format sets up the monitor for 16:9 ratio resolutions such as 1280x720, 1360x768, and 1920x1080 making the screen clearer. iii. 4:3 – This format sets up the monitor for 4:3 ratio resolutions such as 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, and 1600x1200 making the screen clearer.
COLOR This function adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture in large increments. Color temperature consists of 5800K, 6500K, and 9300K. 1. Press M to open the OSD then highlight COLOR by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. 2. Press M to enter the function. 3. Press (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to select the option you want to adjust to. Use M to select the option. a. 9300K – This option adjusts the white balance towards the blue color giving the picture a bluish tint and cooler look. b.
i. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the color you want to adjust and press M to select it. ii. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) button to adjust the values. e. AUTO COLOR – This option automatically adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture automatically. VOLUME (optional) This optional function changes the X24 LCD MONITOR’s speaker volume. 1. Press M to open the OSD then highlight OSD SETTING by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. 2. Press M to enter the function. 3.
OSD This function adjusts the OSD’s display options. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press M to open the OSD then highlight OSD by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press M to enter the function. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to adjust and press M to enter the option. Use the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to adjust the values. a. H-POSITION – This option moves the OSD menu left or right. b. V-POSITION – This option moves the OSD menu up or down. c.
RECALL This function recalls adjustments to the monitor. 1. Press M to open the OSD then highlight RECALL by pressing the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. 2. Press M to enter the function. 3. Press the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to recall. 4. Press M to enter the option and with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons select Yes to recall. a. COLOR RECALL – recalls all settings of COLOR function. b. RECALL ALL – recalls all settings besides COLOR function.
MISCELLANEOUS This function adjusts many loose options inside the monitor. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press M to open the OSD then highlight MISCELLANEOUS by pressing with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons. Press M to enter the function. Press with the (▲/+) or (▼/–) buttons to select the option you want to adjust and press M 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 WSXGA WSXGA 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.
Problem Possible solutions (continued) 1. 2. 3. 4. I CANNOT GET THE RESOLUTION 1920X1200 Turn on the LCD and the computer. While the computer is turned on, press the “F8” key on your keyboard continuously until a selection menu appears and select the “Safe Mode” option.
Problem THE COLORS ARE NOT CORRECT THE WORDS ARE TOO SMALL AT 1920X1080 Possible solutions (continued) Sometimes the colors are not correct because your VGA or DVI cable is loose or corrupt. Please try reconnecting your cable or swap out your current cable to see if the problem persists. Afterwards please use the AUTO COLOR function inside the OSD to recalibrate the colors. At the native resolution of 1920x1080, some people might feel that the words are too small to read.
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 Active Area / Screen Size 518.4 mm x 324 mm Display Area diagonal 24 inches Aspect Ratio Widescreen 16 : 10 Resolution Native: 1920 x 1200 Brightness 300 nits Contrast 4000:1 (DCR) Response Time 2ms (Gray to Gray) Viewing Angle Lamp Life of Backlight 1000:1 (NATIVE) Typical 160/160 Degree (Horizontal/Vertical) > 50,000hrs Monitor Display Dimension 22.3(W)X15.3(H)X8(D) inches 546.35(W)X374.85(H)X196(D) mm Weight 13.12 lbs (5.
Features (continued) 480i @ 30 Hz 480p @ 60 Hz VIDEO SUPPORT 720p @ 60 Hz 1080i @ 30 Hz 1080p @ 60 Hz PC timing 640 * 350 @ 70 Hz 720 * 400 @ 70 Hz 640 * 480 @ 60, 70, 75 Hz 800 * 600 @ 60, 70, 75 Hz 1024 * 768 @ 60, 70, 75 Hz 1152 * 864 @ 75 Hz 1280 * 720 @ 60 Hz 1280 * 768 @ 60 Hz 1280 * 1024 @ 60, 70 ,75 Hz 1360 * 768 @ 60 Hz 1440 * 900 @ 60 Hz 1680 * 1050 @ 60 Hz 1920 * 1080 @ 60 Hz 1920 * 1200 @ 60 Hz (5)I/O VGA (YPbPr), DVI (HDCP), HDMI (optional) Audio Line In (optional) *Specifications are sub
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