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SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual 

Ratings Explained  

 

General Operation 

 
To block channels you don’t want your children to watch, you can filter them with the ratings function. 
MPAA lets you control ratings for movies. For regular TV programs you can use USTV settings. 
USTV settings lets you filter what content you want at each age level, TV-Y, to TV-MA (refer to 
definitions below). Below are definitions for each setting. 

 
USTV Rating 
TV-Y (USTV) 

– For All Children 

This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the 
themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including 
children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children. 
 

TV-Y7 (USTV) 

– Directed to Older Children 

This program is designed for children age 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who 
have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. 
Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence or comedic violence, or 
may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may want to consider the suitability of 
this program for their very young children. Note: For those programs where fantasy violence may be 
more intense or more combative than other programs in this category, such programs will be 
designated TV-Y7-FV. 
 

TV-G (USTV) 

– General Audience 

Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a 
program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this 
program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual 
dialogue or situations. 

 
TV-PG (USTV) 

– Parental Guidance Suggested 

This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents 
may want to watch it with their younger children. The theme itself may call for parental guidance  
and/or the program contains one or more of the following: moderate violence (V), some sexual 
situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D). 
 

TV-14 (USTV) 

– Parents Strongly Cautioned 

This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children less than 
14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and 
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watches unattended. This program 
contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong 
coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D). 
 

TV-MA (USTV) 

– Mature Audience Only 

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for 
children under 17. This program contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit 
sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L). 

 
TV program description 
 

 

 

FV

 - Fantasy Violence 

 

 

 - Violence 

 

 

 - Sexual Situations 

 

 

 - Adult Language 

 - Sexually Suggestive Dialog 

 
MPAA Rating 
G (MPAA) 

General audiences.  All ages admitted. 
 

PG (MPAA)  

Parental guidance suggested.  Some material may not be suitable for children. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for X50

Page 1: ...technical assistance please call 1800 788 2878 and select option 3 or email our tech support group at SceptreTS sceptre com For all other inquiries please call 1800 788 2878 and select option 4 or email our customer service group at SceptreCS sceptre com Live Chat also available during business hours M F 8 30AM 5 30PM We recommend you register your SCEPTRE HD display at our online website http www...

Page 2: ... 2 www SCEPTRE com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...

Page 3: ...eat 9 Do not defeat 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 po...

Page 4: ...display Any heat source should maintain a distance of at least 5 feet away from the display 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 cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable o...

Page 5: ... Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged the internal components may function abnormally Unplug the power cord immediately and contact your dealer for repair Continued use of the product may cause fire or electric shock Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity Operating the product in environments with heavy dust ...

Page 6: ...ion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of the grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode Lightning Protection For added protection of the display during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused...

Page 7: ...Display Remote Control AAA Batteries included x 1 User Guide x 1 Complete manual available online at sceptre com Installation Please read the user manual carefully before performing the installation The power consumption of the display is approximately 48 watts Please use the power cord designated for the product When an extension cord is required use one with the correct power rating The cord mus...

Page 8: ...threaded screws to the bottom of the base 3 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 If you are mounting the Display on the wall c Make sure the wall is structurally safe for the weight of the...

Page 9: ...onnecting to a PC with VGA and 3 5 mm minijack 21 Connecting a Digital Audio Receiver with Coax SPDIF 22 Switching Sources 23 Ready to Watch Some HD 24 If You ve Connected Antenna to the Display 24 OSD On Screen Display Controls 25 Via Remote Control 25 Via Display Side Panel Buttons 25 OSD On Screen Display Options 26 PICTURE 26 SOUND 29 CHANNEL 31 PARENTAL 32 SETUP 33 OTHERS 35 Detailed Explanat...

Page 10: ...o power on This is considered to be normal REMOTE SENSOR The remote sensor receives all the commands from the remote control Rear View Mounting Pattern Mounting Specification 400mm x 200mm using screw size M6 Length of screw should not exceed 8mm Please Note The 8mm length of screw refers to how deep the screw can go inside the mounting holes When you re buying screws you should add the original 6...

Page 11: ...nnel up If the OSD is active this button functions as up for the menu 4 CH This button changes the display channel down If the OSD is active this button functions as down for the menu 5 This button activates the On Screen Display OSD If a sub menu is active pressing this button will exit the OSD 6 This button switches between all the different sources of the display When the OSD is active this but...

Page 12: ...jacks with Video 3 Audio In This connection port is for people who want to provide audio to the display when using a PC or a DVI video device The sources use 3 5mm mini jack audio cable 4 VGA This connection port connects to a PC for video using VGA cable Be sure to connect your audio cable to the VGA Stereo input if you want sound out of VGA video source 5 USB USB connects to USB flash drives for...

Page 13: ... protocol where the display will display what your cell phone displays If your cell phone supports MHL you can purchase a MHL cable from any electronic store and connect it to HDMI 2 and also your cell phone Make sure the display s source is changed to HDMI 2 and turn on your cell phone You should see an image of your cell phone screen HDMI 2 also supports ROKU streaming stick Plug the ROKU stick ...

Page 14: ... SCEPTRE com SCEPTRE X50 FHD Display User Manual SCEPTRE Remote Control This remote control follows SONY s universal remote code To find the actual code you need to consult your cable or satellite tech support ...

Page 15: ... information guide antenna only 21 SOURCE Press this button to cycle through INPUT source 22 ENTER These directional buttons allow you to move around in the display s menu Press the ENTER button when you want to select a particular option Under ROKU these buttons have the same functionality 23 MENU Brings up the main display menu on the screen 24 EXIT Exit the main display menu on the screen Under...

Page 16: ...AAA batteries Do not mix new and old batteries This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal injury Dispose the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations Keep the batteries away from children and pets If the remote cont...

Page 17: ...ack of your HD display 3 Turn on the HD display 4 Follow the first time on screen instructions Please Note Not all broadcasts are in High Definition HD Please refer to your local broadcasting stations for more information The HD display s tuner is designed for HD displays specifically therefore requires a stronger signal than normal TVs If you cannot achieve that signal level with your antenna or ...

Page 18: ...D display 5 Obtain a RCA Audio Cable Connect the white color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr s white connector port on the back of your HD display 6 Connect the red color connector to both your DVD player and YPbPr s red connector port on the back of your HD display 7 Turn on the HD display and your DVD player 8 Use the remote control s source button or the source button on the display...

Page 19: ...tain a RCA Audio Cable Connect the white color connector to both your Wii and AV s white connector port on the back side of your HD display 4 Connect the red color connector to both your Wii and AV s red connector port on the back side of your HD display 5 Turn on the HD display and your Wii 6 Use the remote control s source button or the source button on the display to switch to AV Please Note Ma...

Page 20: ... end to the HDMI port on the back of your HD display 3 Turn on the HD display and your set top box 4 Use the remote control s source button or the source button on the display to switch to HDMI Please Note Please reference the set top box s manual to make sure the set top box is configured to output correctly to the display Sceptre s HD display supports SONY s universal remote code Please look up ...

Page 21: ... or the source button on the display to switch to PC 6 Change your PC resolution to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz refresh rate 7 Press MENU to use the OSD s PICTURE option 8 Under the PICTURE option select PC Settings 9 Under PC Settings use AUTO ADJUST to adjust the screen Please Note For the best results please set your PC resolution to 1920x1080 at 60 Hz Please refer to the PC or graphic card s manual for...

Page 22: ...ceiver Please Note If you want pure digital stream for your receiver to decode you must also configure the display s OSD Sound Digital Audio Out function Make sure the option is on 5 1CH If your receiver is making static noises when receiving 5 1CH you must use the PCM option instead Please reference the receiver s manual as well to make sure the receiver is configured to receive signals correctly...

Page 23: ...RE X50 FHD Display User Manual Switching Sources 1 Press the SOURCE button on the right of the display to switch sources 2 The source HDMI 2 MHL will automatically display to the word ROKU if a ROKU streaming stick is connected ...

Page 24: ... the correct source according to the Connecting pages If You ve Connected Antenna to the Display If an antenna or cable without a cable box is connected to your optional display s tuner you will need to go through an INITIAL SETUP process in order to watch the display 1 Press MENU to open the menu 2 Use the or button to select the CHANNEL icon and press ENTER 3 Use the or buttons to highlight the ...

Page 25: ...ions as left direction in the OSD This button functions as right direction in the OSD ENTER This button changes the channel in conjunction with the number pad and also functions as ENTER for selecting options in the OSD Via Display Side Panel Buttons In order to provide more than one type of OSD control buttons the side panel s buttons have also been made functional for adjusting the OSD 1 This bu...

Page 26: ...ption has functions for the tuner port such as scanning channels editing channels audio language and tuner mode etc PARENTAL This main option has functions for only composite and optional TV port The purpose of this option is to block programs inappropriate for children SETUP This main option has functions for all ports OSD language caption styles time setup and sleep OTHERS This main option has f...

Page 27: ...s feature changes the picture quality II SCREEN SIZE This feature changes the various aspects of the display s video Normal Wide Cinema Zoom FULL 100 III PC SETTINGS i AUTO ADJUST This feature automatically adjusts the picture syncing in with the signal of the PC ii HORIZONTAL POSITION This feature adjusts the left or right position of the PC picture iii VERTICAL POSITION This feature adjusts the ...

Page 28: ...at syncs with DVD movies and should be enabled when viewing DVD video to allow smoother frame rate iii NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces general pixilation by blurring them iv MPEG NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces DVD video pixilation by blurring them v MEMC This function smoothes the video frames thereby making a moving picture clearer for viewers Please Note If you use POWER SAVING as you...

Page 29: ...o select SOUND and press ENTER 3 Use or to select the one you want to adjust and or or ENTER to adjust them I SOUND SETTINGS i SOUND MODE This feature switches between preset settings presets include standard soft user SRS and dynamic ii BASS This feature adjusts the audio bass level of the display iii TREBLE This feature adjusts the audio treble level of the display ...

Page 30: ...adjusts the digital audio output VI EQUALIZER SETTINGS This feature enables the internal equalizer of the speakers You can adjust the settings individually or use the presets userSRS user off rock pop jazz VII SRS Settings i TruSurround HD This option enables SRS TruSurround HD sound effect SRS TruSurround HDTM creates an immersive feature rich surround sound experience from two speakers complete ...

Page 31: ...els added III CHANNEL SETTING i CHANNEL NUMBER This feature shows the channel number ii IN CHANNEL LIST This feature tells you if you have chosen for channel to be skipped iii CHANNEL LABEL This feature changes the name of the channel iv FAVORITE CHANNEL This feature tells you if you have the current channel in your favorite list Press ENTER to add or remove the current channel into the favorite l...

Page 32: ... shows based on TV ratings ii CANADA V CHIP a ENGLISH RATING This blocks English TV shows in Canada b FRENCH RATING This blocks French TV shows in Canada iii BLOCK UNRATED SHOW This blocks TV shows with no ratings supplied iv DOWNLOADABLE RATING This is a feature under the new V chip where ratings can be downloaded from the channel v CLEAR DOWNLOADABLE DATA This feature clears the downloaded ratin...

Page 33: ...ON DISPLAY This turns on or off the closed captioning ii ANALOG CAPTION TYPE This chooses the subchannel that supplies the closed captioning For United States usually the setting is CC1 TEXT1 4 displays advertisements of the channel iii DIGITAL CAPTION TYPE This chooses the subchannel for digital channel closed captioning iv DIGITAL CC PRESET This unlocks users ability to change caption styles v D...

Page 34: ...e options vi 24 Hour Mode This feature tells time in a 24 hour fashion instead of showing AM and PM IV OSD TIMER This function adjusts the idle duration the MENU stays on the screen V CEC Consumer electronic control is a function that uses HDMI inputs to output and accept commands from other CEC compatible devices VI TV Mode This function sets the display to be in home mode to be used by consumers...

Page 35: ...or or ENTER to adjust them I BLUE BACK This feature gives the display a blue default background when there is no signal II NO SIGNAL POWER OFF This feature turns the display off if there is no signal given to the display after a certain time III NO OPERATIONS POWER OFF This feature turns the display off if there are no commands given to the display after a certain time IV ALL RESET This reset all ...

Page 36: ...display pictures or play MP3 files To use this feature connect a USB flash drive to the USB port of the display and press the USB button to start browsing for music and pictures Once you press the USB button the USB menu will come up Select either the music or picture you want to browse using the arrow buttons Press the ENTER button to select the file you want Browsing Music and Photo In the USB f...

Page 37: ...AY REPEAT This option toggles the repeat function for playing music 6 MUSIC AUTO PLAY This function toggles the auto play feature which will play any music found in the USB flash drive once you insert the flash drive Technical Limitation 1 The USB port does not support USB hubs 2 The USB flash drive supports FAT32 and FAT16 file system only 3 The biggest file size is 2 gigabyte FAT32 4 The picture...

Page 38: ...on digital TV programs also at the election of the service provider It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles Not all programs and VHS video tapes offer closed caption Please look for the CC symbol to ensure that captions will be shown In the Closed Caption system there can be more than one caption service prov...

Page 39: ... the display you can either use the cell phone itself to control the screen or use the display remote s buttons shown above to control the cell phone screen Please Note Not every cell phone supports MHL Please contact your cell phone company for support information or search MHL on the web for more information Not every MHL cable supports your cell phone There are different versions of MHL cables ...

Page 40: ...Sound Bar Buttons and 3D HD display buttons are only functional if you have the product Without the Sceptre Sound Bar or a Sceptre 3D HD display those buttons will be non functional Sceptre Sound Bar The Sceptre Sound Bar is an add on speakers designed to connect to any flat panel HD display including Sceptre s own These direct function buttons above help eliminate the use of the Sound Bar remote ...

Page 41: ...ETURN Under ROKU this button functions as the return button returning to the previous screen 3 HOME MHL The button while using a ROKU product will return any current running program back to the ROKU home screen 4 REWIND Under ROKU this button rewinds the current video being played 5 PLAY PAUSE Under ROKU this button plays or pauses the current video being played 6 FAST FORWARD Under ROKU this butt...

Page 42: ... AV receiver or surround sound DVD Blu ray player This feature eliminates the necessity of having a separate S PDIF audio connection for sending display audio to the receiver For ARC to work properly the following needs to be met Make sure the display the audio receiver both have the ARC function Make sure the HDMI cable is ARC capable HDMI ver 1 4 or higher Make sure you are using ARC on the corr...

Page 43: ...all ages Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended It contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV PG USTV Parental Guidance Suggested This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may...

Page 44: ...material may be inappropriate for children under 13 R MPAA Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age varies in some jurisdictions NC 17 MPAA No one 17 and under admitted X MPAA X is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies ...

Page 45: ...re to a widescreen ratio If you have a perfect 16 9 ratio picture you will not see any black bars If you are watching a widescreen movie in 1 85 1 or 2 35 1 ratio you will still get black bars on the top and bottom of the screen If you use this mode on 4 3 pictures they will be stretched and distorted horizontally 3 CINEMA This mode cuts off all 4 sides to try to make a widescreen movie fit better...

Page 46: ...INFO banner denoting that this channel is in the favorites list TO DELETE FROM THE FAVORITE LIST 1 Go to any channel you would like to remove from your favorites list 2 Press the ADD DEL button on the remote control You will then see the FAV disappear on the INFO banner denoting that this channel is no longer in the favorites list BROWSING CHANNELS WITH THE FAVORITE LIST 1 Press the FAVORITE butto...

Page 47: ...he panel it will cause malfunction and possible permanent damage to the panel which will not be covered under the warranty with clean water 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 or remote in order to prevent water from penetrating into the electronics Cleaning ...

Page 48: ...eadjust your volume via the remote control The display s tuner signal must not be lower than 65 REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK Turn off the display unplug it from the socket Remove the batteries out of the remote for 30 seconds Press the remote buttons and the power button randomly for a good 2 seconds and then reinstall the batteries Try the remote to see if it works For battery removal instruction...

Page 49: ...GA STEREO INPUT If your HDCP video device uses RCA AUDIO jacks you ll need to obtain a RCA audio converted into 3 5 mm mini jack cable CANNOT GET 1920X1080 ON PC VGA Make sure the display is recognized as plug and play monitor Try updating your video card s drivers as well If that does not help most likely you ll need to upgrade your video card to a newer one PICTURE IS DISTORTED OR HAS ABNORMAL S...

Page 50: ...LS ON THE SCREEN When your display s resolution is higher than the digital channel s broadcast resolution the signal is up converted to match your display s resolution Up converting can cause this type of effect TIPS FOR HIGH DEFINITION USERS The display is an ideal platform for viewing High Definition Content The best image quality can be achieved by HDMI YPbPr Component then VGA However due to v...

Page 51: ...y issues Under MHL the display s remote won t control the cell phone screen fully For total control you will need to use the cell phone s touch screen The display s remote have limited functions and its controls are dependent on the program you are using I HAVE DIGITAL CABLE AND AFTER SCANNING FOR CHANNELS I GOT NOTHING This display does not support QAM You ll need a cable box in order for the dis...

Page 52: ...ervices or 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 Product Number P N Serial Number S N and date of purchase available before you call Tech Support E mail SceptreTS sceptre com Customer Service Email SceptreCS sceptre com TEL 1800 788 2878 O...

Page 53: ...cklight 30 000 hrs DISPLAY Dimension 44 29 x 28 43 x 9 65 with stand 44 29 x 25 7 x 3 15 without stand Weight 26 05 lbs with stand 24 47 lbs without stand Power input 100 240VAC 60 50 Hz 3 0 A Max 110W max Function 1 Video De interlace 3D Frame recover 3 2 Noise reducing core technology 3D Aspect ratio Full 100 Normal WIDE CINEMA Zoom Gamma Fixed Gamma Lamp adjust Yes Picture mode Vivid Standard M...

Page 54: ...CC4 Text 1 Text 4 ATSC Favorite Channel V chip Video input format 1080i 720p 480p 480i Analog closed caption CC1 CC4 Text 1 Text 4 Digital closed caption Service 1 Service 6 5 I O 1 input x TV Tuner NTSC ATSC optional 1 input x AV 1 input x YPbPr 3 inputs x HDMI HDCP optional HDCP audio shared with VGA Audio In HDMI2 supports MHL 1 input x VGA 1 input x VGA Audio In 1 input x USB 1 output x SPDIF ...

Page 55: ... parts will be used for repairs by SCEPTRE at its designated Service Center for one 1 year or ninety 90 days for commercial use from the effective warranty date Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Service During the one 1 year or ninety 90 days for commercial use warranty period SCEPTRE will at its option and sole discretion repair or repl...

Page 56: ...le no one is authorized to extend or modify it or to grant any other warranty SCEPTRE retains the right to assess all warranty claims and to determine if damages are covered by the warranty In case of a claim that is not covered by the warranty you will be contacted to determine whether SCEPTRE should repair the damage for a fee or whether the product should be returned to you as received by the r...

Page 57: ...demark registered trademark or service mark of MHL LLC in the United States and or other countries This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the power saving mode and this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved Changing this mode under picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for ENERGY STAR rating...

Page 58: ...quipment 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 receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f...

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