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SCEPTRE

X24

Specification

Display panel

Item

Illustration

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) 1000:1 (NATIVE)

Response Time

2ms (Gray to Gray)

Viewing Angle

Typical 160/160 Degree

(Horizontal/Vertical)

Lamp Life of Backlight

> 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 (5.96 Kgs)

Power input

100V to 240VAC @ 50/60 Hz Max, 50W

Features

(1)Audio

(optional)

Speakers output

2w + 2w

(2) General

Summary of Contents for X24

Page 1: ...SCEPTRE X24 Page1 Important Information ...

Page 2: ...rference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receivin...

Page 3: ...be required to take adequate measures Canadian Doc Notice For Class B Computing Devices This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n èmet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appare...

Page 4: ... the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being...

Page 5: ...y the manufacturer or sold with the X24 LCD MONITOR Any heat source should maintain a distance of at least 5 feet away from the X24 LCD MONITOR i e radiator heater oven amplifier etc Do not install the product too close to anything that produces smoke or moisture Operating the product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the bezel...

Page 6: ... your dealer Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs If any smoke or odor becomes apparent unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately Do not try to repair the product yourself Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abn...

Page 7: ...nderstanding Your Cables Connections 20 Connecting the LCD to Your PC 21 If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card 21 If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card 22 Connecting the LCD to Your Video Device 23 If You Have HDMI Connection on Your DVD Player 23 If You Have HDMI Connection on Your HD Box 24 If You Have HDMI Connection on PlayStation 3 25 If You Have VGA Connection on Xbox 360 26 ...

Page 8: ...ion on Your Video Card 34 If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card 35 On Screen Display OSD Menu 36 AUTO ADJUST 36 LUMINANCE 37 GEOMETRY 38 COLOR 40 VOLUME optional 41 OSD 42 LANGUAGE 42 RECALL 43 MISCELLANEOUS 44 EXIT 44 Supported PC Resolution 45 Supported Video Resolution 46 Troubleshooting 46 How do I clean the LCD 49 Specification 50 Call Us If You Need Help 52 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 5...

Page 9: ...8 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at monitor ts SCEPTRE com For all other inquiries please call 1800 788 2878 and select option 4 or email our customer service group at cs SCEPTRE com We recommend you register your SCEPTRE monitor with the enclosed registration card and mail it in For peace of mind and to protect your investment beyond the standard warranty SCEPTRE offers a two...

Page 10: ...rton make sure the product is in good condition and that all the standard accessories and items are included After unpacking your LCD monitor be sure to save the original box and all packing materials for future shipping needs Package Contents Monitor Display x 1 User Manual x 1 Warranty Card x 1 Power Cord x 1 VGA Cable x 1 Optional Accessories HDMI DVI Video Conversion Cable VGA YPbPr Video Conv...

Page 11: ...rectly 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 ...

Page 12: ...will make the words bigger under Windows XP The following are general short steps to setup and use the monitor with your PC under the Microsoft Windows VISTA 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 ...

Page 13: ...3 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 ...

Page 14: ...4 SCEPTRE X24 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 ...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...tkey M This is the MENU button It opens the On Screen Display OSD Menu While in the OSD this button also acts as the ENTER button and goes into the function you want to adjust While adjusting the actual value of options press this button again to exit 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 t...

Page 17: ...SCEPTRE X24 Page17 Side View Tilt Angle The LCD Monitor s angle settings range from 0 to 10 ...

Page 18: ...Page18 SCEPTRE X24 Rear View Mounting Specification 100mm x 100mm using screw size M4 metric system screws The Depth of the mounting pattern should not exceed 8mm ...

Page 19: ...ition video and audio This connection is for HD DVD players Playstation 3 Blu ray Disc players HD satellite or cable boxes The following video resolutions are supported 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p 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 connection supports...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...ct the other end of the cable to your X24 LCD MONITOR 3 Turn on the power of both the X24 LCD MONITOR and the PC Please Note 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 The PC s clearest picture is produced under 1920x1200 at 60Hz Since this monitor does not feature audio you need to have your own s...

Page 22: ...you have right clicked select the PROPERTIES option Click on the SETTINGS tab Click on the ADVANCED button Click on the MONITOR tab In that tab change the refresh rate to 60Hz and click on APPLY After the refresh rate changed please shut down the computer and monitor 3 Obtain the VGA cable and connect to the VGA connection on your PC Connect the other end of the cable to your X24 LCD MONITOR 4 Tur...

Page 23: ...he DVD player Connect the DVI end to the X24 LCD monitor Make sure to match the shapes on both connections 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device Please Note Please reference your DVD player manual or call the DVD player s tech support to make sure the proper settings are configured for your DVD player If you have a DVI out on your DVD player you can use a DVI cable to get video Since...

Page 24: ...HD set top box Connect the DVI end to the X24 LCD monitor Make sure you match the shapes on both connections 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device Please Note Please reference your set top box manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device If you have a DVI out on your HD box you can use a DVI cable to get video Since this monitor does not feature audio ...

Page 25: ...DVI video conversion cable and connect the HDMI end to your PlayStation 3 and connect the DVI end to the X24 LCD monitor 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation 3 Please Note Please reference your PlayStation 3 s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device Since this monitor does not feature audio you need to have your own speaker setup for audio ...

Page 26: ...head to your Xbox 360 Connect the VGA end to the X24 LCD monitor Make sure you match the shapes on all connections 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your Xbox 360 4 Press MENU on the X24 and use the Auto Adjust function Please Note Please reference your Xbox 360 s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device Since this monitor does not feature audio you need to have...

Page 27: ...ular 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 Use the side button to select VGA on the X24 LCD MONITOR Please Note Please reference your DVD player manual or call the DVD player s tech support to make sure the proper settings are configured for your ...

Page 28: ...nt 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 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device 4 Use the side button to select VGA on the X24 LCD MONITOR Please Note Please reference your set top box manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device Sin...

Page 29: ...nent 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 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation 3 4 Use the side button to select VGA on the X24 LCD MONITOR Please Note Please reference your PlayStation 3 s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video ...

Page 30: ...nent 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 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your Xbox 360 4 Use the side button to select VGA on the X24 LCD MONITOR Please Note Please reference your Xbox 360 s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device Since th...

Page 31: ...I end to the X24 LCD monitor Make sure to match the shapes on both connections 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device Please Note Please reference your DVD player manual or call the DVD player s tech support to make sure the proper settings are configured for your DVD player The optional HDMI port is only available in certain models If you do not hear sound make sure your DVD player i...

Page 32: ...d to the X24 LCD monitor Make sure you match the shapes on both connections 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your video device Please Note Please reference your set top box manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device The optional HDMI port is only available in certain models If you do not hear sound make sure your HD set top box is outputting PCM format for sound ...

Page 33: ...d connect the other HDMI end to the X24 LCD monitor 3 Turn on the X24 LCD MONITOR and your PlayStation 3 Please Note Please reference your PlayStation 3 s manual to make sure the proper settings are configured for your video device If you do not hear sound make sure your PlayStation 3 is outputting PCM format for sound output Consult the PlayStation 3 manual for further instructions The optional H...

Page 34: ...MONITOR 3 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 4 Turn on the power of both the X24 LCD MONITOR and the PC Please Note Some video cards may have their DVI connection turned off by default If you do not get video please consult your video ...

Page 35: ...ck on the SETTINGS tab Click on the ADVANCED button Click on the MONITOR tab In that tab change the refresh rate to 60Hz and click on APPLY After the refresh rate changed please shut down the computer and monitor 3 Obtain the VGA cable and connect to the VGA connection on your PC Connect the other end of the cable to your X24 LCD MONITOR 4 Obtain the audio cable and connect the 3 5 mm Mini jack ca...

Page 36: ...f 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 AUTO ADJUST This function auto adjusts the clock and phase of the monitor when using VGA cable so the monitor will sync better with the video card and produce a clearer picture 1 You can use this function by pressing M then press or to sel...

Page 37: ...utton to adjust the values Please Note BRIGHTNESS adjusts the black level in a picture If the value is adjusted too high the picture will look washed out If too low the picture will not have much detail in dark colors CONTRAST adjusts the white levels in a picture If the value is adjusted too high the picture will not have any details in bright parts of the picture If set too low the picture will ...

Page 38: ...ion moves the picture left or right b V POSITION This option moves the picture up or down c PIXELCLOCK This option adjusts the video signal in a large increment to sync with the PC d PHASE This option adjusts the video signal in a small increment to sync with the PC e FORMAT This option adjusts the signal syncing compatibility of the LCD to different types of resolutions while using VGA connection...

Page 39: ...resolutions such as 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 and 1600x1200 making the screen clearer Please Note It is always suggested for the USER to use the AUTO ADJUST function instead of manual adjustments Make sure you AUTO ADJUST after changing the resolution and the format LCDs will always be a little blurry when they re not in their native resolution Make sure you are in the native resolution of the mo...

Page 40: ...elect 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 6500K This option adjusts the white balance to give the picture a no biased white color c 5800K This option adjusts the white balance towards the red color giving the picture a reddish tint and warmer look d USER P...

Page 41: ...is 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 Press the or buttons to adjust the option Please Note The speakers are generic mini speakers and will not have full range highs and lows The volume will sometimes be considered very low even at full depending on the soun...

Page 42: ...ight b V POSITION This option moves the OSD menu up or down c OSD TIME This option change the time which the OSD will remain on screen while idle LANGUAGE This function allows you to change the language of the OSD 1 Press M to open the OSD then highlight LANGUAGE by pressing the or buttons 2 Press M to enter the function 3 Press the or buttons to select the language you want to change to and press...

Page 43: ...t 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 ...

Page 44: ...s option lets you select the input you want iii OVER DRIVE This option helps increase pixel response time reducing ghosting effects iv DCR This option turns dynamic contrast on or off v DISPLAY INFORMATION This option shows the monitor s information such as resolution and refresh rate Please Note You can switch sources easily by using the SOUCE button on the side of the monitor The DCR function au...

Page 45: ...9 48 08 VESA 800x600 49 5 75 46 88 VESA 832x624 57 28 74 55 49 73 XGA 1024x768 65 60 48 36 VESA 1024x768 75 70 07 56 48 VESA 1024x768 78 75 75 03 60 02 VESA 1152x864 108 75 67 5 VESA 1280x1024 108 60 63 98 IBM 1280x1024 128 71 53 75 83 VESA 1280x1024 135 75 80 VESA 1360x768 84 75 59 8 47 72 WSXGA 1440x900 88 75 60 55 5 WSXGA 1440x900 106 5 60 59 9 VESA 1680x1050 119 59 883 64 7 VESA 1680x1050 146 ...

Page 46: ...e 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 MONITOR SAYS SIGNAL OUT OF RANGE If you have a CRT monitor please connect the CRT monitor to the computer and change the refresh rate down to 60Hz via your video card s display settings menu After the setting of 60Hz has been change you can then use the LCD on the ...

Page 47: ...ve 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 Copy that name then search it with an online search engine like GOOGLE Find your video card company s web address and search for newer drivers If updating your drivers does not work you probably have one of the older video cards and canno...

Page 48: ... the computer is ready for use For Windows VISTA 1 Right click on the background with nothing selected Left click on the PERSONALIZE option 2 Click on ADJUST FONT SIZE DPI option on the left column and 3 Click on CONTINUE 4 In there you can change the size of the words by changing from the option DEFAULT SCALE to LARGE SCALE 5 Click on APPLY to finalize your selection 6 Once you have finished rebo...

Page 49: ...er and wipe again Wipe the display with a dry micro fiber cloth or 100 cotton cloth afterwards Please Note Make sure you wring the water out of the cloth before cleaning the bezel in order to prevent water from penetrating into the electronics Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a 100 cotton cloth or micro fiber cloth for cleaning 2 The LCD screen glass is extremely fragile Do not scrape it with any materia...

Page 50: ... x 1200 Brightness 300 nits Contrast 4000 1 DCR 1000 1 NATIVE Response Time 2ms Gray to Gray Viewing Angle Typical 160 160 Degree Horizontal Vertical Lamp Life of Backlight 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 96 Kgs Power input 100V to 240VAC 50 60 Hz Max 50W Features 1 Audio optional Speakers output 2w 2w 2 General ...

Page 51: ... 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 VGA YPbPr DVI HDCP HDMI optional 5 I O Audio Line In optional Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 52: ...r repairs after the warranty period please contact our support department at the number below For technical help contact our SCEPTRE Technical Support Group via email or phone Please have your SCEPTRE p n number serial number and date of purchase available before you call Tech Support E mail monitor ts SCEPTRE com Customer Service Email cs SCEPTRE com TEL 626 217 1022 Operation Hours Mon Fri at 8 ...

Page 53: ...retion repair or replace defective parts including replacement of the entire Panel The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs you are responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility SCEPTRE is NOT responsible for the de installation or re installation of the unit Packaging...

Page 54: ... a combination of color and brightness of dead pixels Any number of dead or bad pixels under the limit is considered normal specification Owner s Responsibility Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of sale to the end user To ensure warranty service keep the dated bill or sale receipt as evidence of the purchase date Warranty Service For warranty service information contact SCEPTRE C...

Page 55: ... Content Protection LLC HD DVD and DVD are trademarks of the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Blu ray Disc is a registered trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association Sceptre Inc shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material or the performance or use of this product In the i...

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