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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual
Dear Sceptre Customer,
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X195 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 X195 High Definition LCD Television.
For technical assistance, please call 180
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 2 - www.SCEPTRE.com
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 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 insta
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 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
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual plug, have an electrician install the • Avoid using dropped or damaged correct outlet, or use an adapter to appliances. If the product is dropped ground the appliance safely. Do not and the housing is damaged, the defeat the safety purpose of the internal components may function grounded plug. abnormally. Unplug the power cord • Do not overload power strips and immediately and contact your dealer extension cords. Overloading can for repair. Continued use
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 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 s
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Opening the Package The SCEPTRE X195 is packaged in a carton. Any standard accessories are packed separately in another carton. The weight of the LCD display is approximately 8.2 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 st
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 4 Television Antenna Connection Protection .......................................................... 6 Identifying Front and Rear Panel ......................................................................
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 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. 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 th
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Side Control Buttons 1. POWER – Turn on the TV by pressing the button once. Press the button again to turn off the TV. 2. SOURCE – This button switches between all the different sources of the TV. The switching sequence is as follows: TV, AV, S-Video, YPbPr, VGA, and HDMI. When the OSD is active, this button acts as the enter button and confirms the menu selection. 3. MENU – This button activates the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. If
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Rear View Connections 1. POWER - This connection is for providing electricity to the TV. This connection connects to an AC power adapter which connects to the AC power source. 2. HDMI – 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
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual SCEPTRE X195 Remote Control - 12 - www.SCEPTRE.com
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual For universal remotes, this TV follows SONY’s universal remote code. You need to find the actual code from your cable or satellite or universal remote provider. 1. POWER – Turns the TV on or off. 2. 0~9 – Sets the channels. 3. Dash (-) – Inserts the dash for selecting digital channels directly. 4. GUIDE – Opens the current digital channel information guide. 5. CH(+) ▲ / CH(-) ▼ / VOL(-) ◄ / VOL(+) ► – Selects and moves the item on screen. CH(+) ▲ / CH(-
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting Power to the TV 1. Obtain the AC adapter, the AC power cable and connect them to each other. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the TV. Connection Suggestions If You Have Digital Cable without Cable Box or Antenna… - 14 - www.SCEPTRE.com
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 1. Make sure the power of X195 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 X195 LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on X195 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 TV. 5. Use the On Screen Display to scan for channels. Please Note : • Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). P
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting DVD player with Composite… 1. Make sure the power of X195 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 X195 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 X195 LCD HDTV. 4. C
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting Cable or Satellite boxes with HDMI… 1. Make sure the power of X195 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 X195 LCD HDTV. 3. Turn on the X195 LCD HDTV and your set-top box. 4. Use the remote control’s source button or the source button on the TV to switch to HDMI. Please Note : • Please ref
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Connecting to a PC with VGA and 3.5 mm minijack … 1. Make sure the power of X195 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 X195 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 X195 LCD HDTV and your
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual Ready to Watch Some TV? Starting up the X195 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 Cab
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SCEPTRE X195 HDTV User Manual 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select AUTO SCAN and press ↵. If you have Cable selected make sure Cable System has the setting at AUTO. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to select START TO SCAN and press ↵. Once the scan finishes you can begin to watch TV. Please Note : • Not all broadcasts are in High Definition (HD). Please refer to your local broadcasting stations for more information. • The
