Sceptre Technologies Flat Panel Television E246 User Guide

Important Information  
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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.  
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 appareils numériques de la class B  
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le  
ministère des Communications du Canada."  
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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. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal  
Display, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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 power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus  
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to  
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
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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.  
To avoid the risk of electric shock or  
component damage, switch off the power  
before connecting other components to the  
E246 LCD MONITOR.  
not blocked or covered. Do not place the  
E246 LCD MONITOR in a bookcase or  
cabinet unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
Unplug the power cord before cleaning the  
E246 LCD MONITOR. Do not use a liquid  
or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners.  
Always use the accessories recommended  
by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.  
When moving the E246 LCD MONITOR  
from an area of low temperature to an area  
of high temperature, condensation may  
form on the housing. Do not turn on the  
E246 LCD MONITOR immediately after  
this to avoid causing fire, electric shock or  
component damage.  
Do not place the E246 LCD MONITOR on  
an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the  
E246 LCD MONITOR falls, it can injure a  
person and cause serious damage to the  
appliance. Use only a cart or stand  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold  
with the E246 LCD MONITOR.  
It is not recommended to use the E246  
LCD MONITOR in a portrait format (by  
rotating 90 degrees) under high  
temperature environment (25°C or higher),  
since this would retard heat dissipation  
and would eventually damage the monitor.  
Never push any object into the ventilation  
slots of the E246 LCD MONITOR. Do not  
place any objects on the top of the Product.  
It could short circuit parts causing a fire or  
electric shock. Never spill liquids on the  
E246 LCD MONITOR.  
The E246 LCD MONITOR should be  
operated only from the type of power  
source indicated on the label. If you are not  
sure of the type of power supplied to your  
home, consult your dealer or local power  
company.  
The power cable must be replaced when  
using different voltage from that specified  
in the User Manual. For more information,  
contact your dealer.  
Any heat source should maintain a  
distance of at least 5 feet away from the  
E246 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 are provided for ventilation. To  
ensure reliable operation of the E246 LCD  
MONITOR and to protect it from  
The E246 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.  
overheating, be sure these openings are  
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Do not overload power strips and  
extension cords. Overloading can result in  
fire or electric shock.  
The wall socket should be installed near  
the equipment and should be easily  
accessible.  
Only the marked power source can be  
used for the product. Any power source  
other than the specified one may cause  
fire or electric shock.  
Do not touch the power cord during  
thunderstorms. To avoid electric shock,  
avoid handling the power cord during  
electrical storms.  
Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or  
when it will not be used for a long period of  
time. This will protect the E246 LCD  
MONITOR from damage due to power  
surges.  
Do not attempt to repair or service the  
product yourself. Opening or removing the  
back cover may expose you to high  
voltages, the risk of electric shock, and  
other hazards. If repair is required, please  
contact your dealer and refer all servicing  
to qualified service personnel.  
Keep the product away from moisture. Do  
not expose this appliance to rain or  
moisture. If water penetrates into the  
product, unplug the power cord and  
contact 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.  
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 or  
high humidity may cause fire or electric  
shock.  
Hold the power connector when removing  
the power cable. Pulling the power cable  
itself may damage the wires inside the  
cable and cause fire or electric shocks.  
When the product will not be used for an  
extended period of time, unplug the power  
connector.  
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not touch  
the connector with wet hands.  
Insert batteries in accordance with  
instructions while using the remote control.  
Incorrect polarities may cause damage  
and leakage of the batteries, operator  
injury and contamination the remote  
control.  
If any of the following occurs please  
contact the dealer:  
o
The power connector fails or  
frays.  
o
Liquid sprays or any object  
drops into the E246 LCD  
MONITOR.  
o
o
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The Display is exposed to rain or  
other moisture.  
The Display is dropped or  
damaged in any way.  
The performance of the Display  
changes substantially.  
Avoid using dropped or damaged  
appliances. If the product is dropped  
Operating environment: Temperature: 5°C  
~ 35°C, Humidity: 10% to 90%  
non-condensing, Altitude: 0~10,000 ft.  
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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......................................................................................................................... 9  
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................. 9  
Installing or Uninstalling the Base....................................................................................................... 9  
Setting Up Your Monitor.................................................................................................................... 10  
Identifying Front and Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 11  
Front View.............................................................................................................................. 11  
Rear View Connections.......................................................................................................... 11  
Control Buttons...................................................................................................................... 12  
Understanding Your Cables & Connections............................................................................ 12  
Connecting the LCD......................................................................................................................... 13  
If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card…................................................................ 13  
If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card… .............................................................. 14  
If You Have HDMI Connection on Your Cable or Satellite Box… ............................................ 15  
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu....................................................................................................... 16  
AUTO IMAGE ADJUST.......................................................................................................... 16  
CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS ................................................................................................. 17  
INPUT SELECT..................................................................................................................... 18  
AUDIO ADJUST..................................................................................................................... 18  
COLOR ADJUST ................................................................................................................... 19  
INFORMATION...................................................................................................................... 19  
MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST..................................................................................................... 20  
SETUP MENU ....................................................................................................................... 21  
MEMORY RECALL................................................................................................................ 21  
Supported PC Resolution................................................................................................................. 22  
Supported Video Resolution............................................................................................................. 22  
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 23  
How do I clean the LCD?.................................................................................................................. 26  
Specification..................................................................................................................................... 27  
Call Us If You Need Help! ................................................................................................................. 28  
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY.................................................................................................... 29  
Disclaimer & Copyright Information................................................................................................... 31  
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Dear SCEPTRE Customer,  
Congratulations on your new LED backlit 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 [email protected].  
For all other inquiries, please call 1800-788-2878 and select option 4 or email our customer service  
group at [email protected].  
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 year extended warranty service for your LCD monitor. This plan gives additional coverage once  
your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our customer service group to purchase the  
extended warranty.  
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Opening the Package  
The SCEPTRE E246 is packaged in a carton together with standard accessories. The weight of the LCD display is  
approximately 8.6 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.  
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  
DVI Cable x 1  
3.5 mm Mini-jack Audio Cable x 1  
AC/DC Power Adapter x 1  
Installing or Uninstalling 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. To remove the base simply look at the  
bottom of the base and unlock the two buckles at the bottom of the base.  
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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. 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. Click on the SETTINGS tab.  
4. Under SETTINGS change your resolution to 1920x1080 and click on APPLY. (if you are using  
DVI as your connection click on OK and you are done, steps 6-9 are unnecessary)  
5. Click on ADVANCED button, and then click on MONITOR tab. Under MONITOR make sure your  
refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.  
6. Click on OK on all windows to exit.  
7. On the monitor, press the [1] button then press the [2] button to AUTO ADJUST.  
8. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and your monitor is ready for  
use.  
9. [OPTIONAL] Because this monitor’s native resolution is very high, words may seem too small for  
some users. Please follow steps 1-5. Afterwards, click on the GENERAL tab. In there you  
can change the size of the words by changing from the option from “normal size” to “large size”.  
Click on APPLY to finalize this selection. This 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 and Windows 7 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 PERSONALIZE option. Click on the DISPLAY SETTINGS option.  
4. Change your resolution to 1920x1080 and click on APPLY. (if you are using DVI as your  
connection click on OK and you are done, steps 6-9 are unnecessary)  
5. Click on ADVANCED SETTINGS button, and then click on MONITOR tab. Under MONITOR  
make sure your refresh rate is set to 60 Hz.  
6. Click on OK on all windows to exit.  
7. On the monitor, press the [1] button then press the [2] button to AUTO ADJUST.  
8. Wait until the monitor finishes calibrating. Reboot your computer and your monitor is ready for  
use.  
9. [OPTIONAL] Because this monitor’s native resolution is very high, words may seem too small for  
some users. Under the desktop please right click on the background with nothing selected and  
select the PERSONALIZE option. Afterwards, click on the ADJUST FONT SIZE (DPI) option on  
the left column and click on continue. In there you can change the size of the words by changing  
from the option from “default scale” to “large scale”. This will make the words bigger under  
Windows. Click on APPLY to finalize your selection.  
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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 1920x1080 at 60 Hz refresh rate.  
Rear View Connections  
POWER – This plug is responsible for providing 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.  
HDMI – HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. This connection is for AV devices such  
as blu-ray dvd player or game consoles such as Playstation®3.  
VGA – VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. This connection is for computers to send video signals to  
the monitor by an analog signal. This method of connection is the most commonly used connection.  
AUDIO IN – This connection is for audio out from the PC to connect to the monitor.  
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Control Buttons  
This monitor features touch sensors instead of buttons.  
1. [1] – This button turns the On Screen Display (OSD) on or off.  
2. – 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 decrease adjustment button. This button  
also acts as the hotkey for adjusting DCR, contrast and brightness, and ECO Mode  
3. – 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 the increase adjustment button.  
This button also acts as the hotkey for selection preset color modes under Opticolor Mode.  
4. [2] – This button confirms your selection. i.e. If you want to adjust brightness, you would highlight  
brightness and press [2] to begin adjusting brightness. This button acts as hotkey for source.  
5.  
– This button turns the monitor ON or OFF.  
Understanding Your Cables & Connections  
Cable  
Name  
Corresponding Connection  
Picture  
Cable Picture  
DVI  
(digital video)  
VGA  
(analog video)  
3.5 mm  
Mini-jack  
HDMI  
*The cables above do not represent the package’s actual content.  
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Connecting the LCD  
If You Have DVI Connection on Your Video Card…  
1. Make sure the power of E246 LCD MONITOR is turned off.  
2. Obtain a DVI cable and connect to the DVI connection on your PC. Connect the other  
end of the cable to your E246 LCD MONITOR.  
3. Turn on the power of both the E246 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 1920x1080 at 60Hz.  
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If You Have VGA Connection on Your Video Card…  
1. Make sure the power of E246 LCD MONITOR is turned off.  
2. 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  
E246 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. 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 E246 LCD MONITOR.  
4. Turn on the power of both the E246 LCD MONITOR and the PC.  
Please Note :  
The PC’s clearest picture is produced under 1920x1080 at 60Hz.  
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If You Have HDMI Connection on Your Cable or Satellite Box…  
1. Make sure the power of the E246 LCD MONITOR is turned off.  
2. Obtain a HDMI cable and connect one end to the back of the monitor and the other end  
to the back of the cable or satellite box.  
3. Turn on the power of both the E246 LCD MONITOR and the cable or satellite box.  
Please Note :  
Make sure to set audio output from your cable or satellite box to PCM output.  
Please refer to the cable or satellite company for more information.  
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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 [1] button on the monitor, the OSD screen will appear. Select each of the  
functions with the or buttons. Use the [2] button to enter each of the function or when you’re in  
the function already, use the [2] button to select the option you want to adjust. Use the or buttons  
to adjust each option’s values.  
AUTO IMAGE 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. To use this function, press the [1] button then press the [2] button.  
Please Note:  
This function is only available under VGA connection.  
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CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS  
This function adjusts the brightness and contrast of the LCD.  
1. To use this function, press [1] to open the OSD then highlight CONTRAST / BRIGHTNESS  
function by pressing the or button.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press or button to select BRIGHTNESS or CONTRAST to adjust.  
4. Press [2] 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. 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 looked washed out.  
DCR is a function that automatically adjusts the contrast for you, depending  
on the graphics displayed at the time. The 5 levels determine how much  
range the user wants the DCR to control.  
ECO Mode is a function that conserves power for the monitor.  
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INPUT SELECT  
This function selects the source of the monitor.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight INPUT SELECT by pressing the or buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press the or buttons to select the source you want to change to.  
Please Note:  
AUTO is a feature that automatically selects the source that has a video signal.  
AUDIO ADJUST  
This function changes the volume of the monitor’s speakers.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight AUDIO ADJUST by pressing the or buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press the or buttons to select the option you want to change to.  
4. Press [2] to begin adjusting and use the or buttons to adjust.  
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COLOR ADJUST  
This function adjusts the overall balance of white colors in a picture in large increments. Color  
temperature consists of 5400K, 6500K, 9300K, and USER COLOR.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight COLOR ADJUST by pressing the or buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press or button to select the option you want to adjust to. Use [2] 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. 5400K – This option adjusts the white balance towards the red color giving the  
picture a reddish tint and warmer look.  
d. USER COLOR – This option lets the user adjust the white balance by tweaking  
the RED, GREEN, and BLUE color.  
INFORMATION  
This function gives you signal information sent to the monitor.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight INFORMATION by pressing the or buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function to look at your signal information.  
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MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST  
This function adjusts the image of the monitor.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight MANUAL IMAGE ADJUST by pressing the or ▼  
buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press the or buttons to select the option you want to adjust and press [2] to enter the  
option.  
4. Use the or buttons to adjust the values.  
a. HORIZONTAL SIZE – This option expands or contracts the image horizontally.  
b. H./V. POSITION – This option moves the image left, right, up, or down.  
c. FINE TUNE – This option adjusts the picture clarity by adjusting data / clock of  
your signal.  
d. SHARPNESS – This option adjusts the sharpness of the signal.  
e. VIDEO MODE ADJUST – This option adjusts the various scaling of video.  
i. FULL SCREEN – This mode stretches anything to full screen.  
ii. OVER SCREEN – This mode is for watching TV where it will perform  
overscan for most TV videos.  
iii. ASPECT RATIO – This mode maintains the aspect ratio of the  
resolution. This function is unavailable for switching between 16:9 and  
16:10 signals..  
f.  
OPTICOLOR MODE – This option lets you select various preset color modes.  
i. STANDARD – This mode is for general use.  
ii. GAME – This mode is for playing games.  
iii. CINEMA – This mode is for watching movies.  
iv. SCENERY – This mode is for looking at pictures.  
v. TEXT – This mode is for reading or writing text.  
Please Note:  
Always use auto adjust first to adjust the image.  
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SETUP MENU  
This function allows you to change the language of the OSD and adjust the OSD options.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight SETUP MENU by pressing the or buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
3. Press the or buttons to select the option you want to change to and press [2] to begin  
adjusting the option  
a. LANGUAGE SELECT – This option selects various languages for the OSD.  
b. OSD POSITION – This option changes the position of the OSD.  
c. OSD TIME OUT – This option changes how long the OSD menu will stay up.  
d. OSD BACKGROUND OFF – This option adds or removes the OSD background.  
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.  
MEMORY RECALL  
This function recalls adjustments to the monitor.  
1. Press [1] to open the OSD then highlight MEMORY RECALL by pressing the or ▼  
buttons.  
2. Press [2] to enter the function.  
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Supported PC Resolution  
RESOLUTION &  
STD  
REFRESH RATE  
720 x 400 @ 70Hz  
640 x 480 @ 60Hz  
640 x 480 @ 67Hz  
640 x 480 @ 75Hz  
800 x 600 @ 60Hz  
800 x 600 @ 72Hz  
800 x 600 @ 75Hz  
832 x 624 @ 75Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 70Hz  
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz  
1280 x 960 @ 60Hz  
1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz  
1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz  
1440 x 900 @ 60Hz  
1440 x 900 @ 75Hz  
1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz  
1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz  
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz  
VGA  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
MAC  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
VESA  
Supported Video Resolution  
VIDEO RESOLUTION  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
1080p  
*Once a mode is optimized, there is no need to make any further adjustment as long as the VGA card  
remains unchanged. **Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible solutions  
DISPLAY IS UNCLEAR  
AND UNSTABLE  
To stabilize and clarify your display, use the AUTO ADJUST function or  
change the resolution to the display’s optimal setting 1920 X 1080 at  
60Hz, then AUTO ADJUST.  
Make sure you switched to the correct source. Check both sources to  
see video is on the other source. Check your video cable. It might be  
corrupt. Swap out the video cable 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.  
THERE IS NO LCD  
DISPLAY or SCREEN  
SAYS NO VIDEO  
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 computer.  
1. To change the setting go to display settings by right clicking  
on your desktop with nothing selected. Choose the  
PROPERTIES option.  
MONITOR SAYS  
“SIGNAL OUT OF  
RANGE”  
2. Click on the SETTINGS tab, verify the resolution is NOT  
higher than 1920x1080, and 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 E246 monitor and your computer is turned off.  
1. Turn on the LCD and the computer.  
2. 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.  
3. When you’ve entered Safe Mode please uninstall any video  
card driver and monitor driver by using either the “Add /  
Remove Programs” icon or going into “System  
4. Properties” and manually removing anything under  
“Monitors” and “Display Adapters”. After removing all the  
drivers, please reboot your computer and you should be  
able to see windows. Please install your monitor driver  
first, then your video card driver. Please remember to  
make sure your refresh rate should be at 60Hz.  
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Problem  
Possible solutions  
If you are using DVI, please try out VGA to see if you are able to  
achieve that resolution. If your VGA can then, your video card’s DVI  
cannot support widescreen resolutions.  
I CANNOT GET THE  
RESOLUTION  
1920x1080  
Sometimes your video card will not read the monitor correctly and will  
not allow you to achieve the resolution you want. Rebooting your  
computer will solve the situation.  
You can also make sure your video card’s video drivers are up to date.  
You can find what video card you have 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 cannot achieve a widescreen  
resolution. You’ll need to upgrade your video card to a newer one.  
I DO NOT HEAR ANY  
SOUND FROM THE  
SPEAKERS  
Check your 3.5 mm mini-jack cable and see if it is connected correctly  
between the computer and the monitor. Check the volume of your  
computer and also the volume of the monitor.  
Sometimes having older video cards this type of problem might  
happen due to newer LCDs having to provide HD video capability and  
not being fully compatible with older video cards. You can try  
adjusting the contrast to a lower value and adjust the brightness to  
compensate.  
THE VIDEO IS TOO  
BRIGHT NO MATTER  
WHAT I ADJUST  
Are you using the monitor’s native resolution? If not you’ll need to  
switch resolution to the native 1920x1080 at 60 Hz to make the words  
clearer. If you’re using VGA please do not forget to AUTO ADJUST.  
THE WORDS AND  
VIDEO ARE TOO  
BLURRY  
If the words are still blurry, please try enabling or disabling CLEAR  
TYPE function from windows.  
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.  
THE COLORS ARE  
NOT CORRECT  
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Problem  
Possible solutions  
At the native resolution of 1920x1080, some people might feel that the  
THE WORDS ARE TOO words are too small to read. You can change the size of the words in  
SMALL AT 1920X1080  
Windows Operating System via its display properties.  
For Windows XP  
1. Right click on the background with nothing selected. Left  
click on the PROPERTIES option.  
2. Click on the SETTINGS tab.  
3. Under SETTINGS, click on the ADVANCED button.  
4. Under GENERAL tab, change the size of the words by  
selecting the option NORMAL SIZE and change it to LARGE  
SIZE.  
5. Click on OK on all windows to exit.  
6. Once you have finished rebooting, the computer is ready for  
use.  
For Windows VISTA or Windows 7  
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 rebooting, the computer is ready for  
use.  
I DO NOT HEAR ANY  
SOUND FROM THE  
SPEAKERS WHEN  
USING THE  
The monitor only decodes PCM sound signals. Make sure your  
video device’s audio output is through HDMI and is outputting PCM  
sound format.  
(OPTIONAL) HDMI  
PORT  
MY E246 DOES NOT  
The HDMI port is an optional design that is only available in certain  
HAVE THE HDMI PORT models.  
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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. 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  
material. Do not press or tap the screen to avoid cracking. When  
the screen is dirty to the point where you cannot simply dry wipe it,  
please lightly dampen the wiping material with clean water and wipe  
again. Wipe the display with a dry micro-fiber cloth or 100% cotton  
cloth afterwards.  
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Specification  
Display panel  
Illustration  
Item  
diagonal 23.6 inches  
521.3mm x 293.2mm  
Widescreen 16 : 9  
Active Area / Screen Size  
Aspect Ratio  
Pixel Pitch  
Resolution  
Brightness  
Contrast  
0.27 (h) x 0.27 (v) mm  
Native: 1920x1080  
250 nits  
1000:1 (NATIVE) 5,000,000:1 (DCR)  
5ms (Gray to Gray) ( OD 2ms )  
Typical 170/160 Degree  
(Horizontal/Vertical)  
Response Time  
Viewing Angle  
Lamp Life of Backlight  
> 35,000hrs  
Monitor Display  
21.88(W)X16.46(H)X8.59(D) inches  
555.8(W)X418.2(H)X218.2(D) mm  
8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)  
Dimension  
Weight  
Power input  
AC 110~240V Input / DC 12V Output  
Features  
I/O  
VGA, DVI (HDCP), HDMI, AUDIO IN  
1 Watt x 2  
SPEAKER OUTPUT  
Compliance  
FCC-B, CTUVus  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Call Us If You Need Help!  
Products are often returned due to a technical problem rather than a defective  
product that may result in unnecessary shipping charges billed to you. Our  
trained support personnel can often resolve the problem over the phone or email.  
For more information on warranty services 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 p/n number, serial number, and date of  
purchase available before you call.  
Tech Support E-mail : [email protected]  
Customer Service Email : [email protected]  
TEL : 626-217-1022  
Operation Hours : Mon - Fri at 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (PST)  
16800 East Gale Ave.  
City of Industry, CA 91745  
TEL : 626-369-3698  
FAX : 626-855-5711  
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY  
Please read this warranty card carefully, it is a “ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY” on parts and labor  
and is only valid when purchased from an Authorized Reseller, only on new and non-refurbished  
product, and available to customers in the Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. See below  
for the SCEPTRE Extended Service warranty.  
SCEPTRE’s Responsibility  
SCEPTRE Displays purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials  
or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit  
fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the monitor using new or refurbished parts.  
Service Labor  
During a period of one (1) year from the effective warranty date, SCEPTRE will provide, when needed,  
service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at SCEPTRE’s own Service Center. To obtain warranty  
service in the Untied States, you must first call our Customer Support at (800) 788-2878. The  
determination of service will be made by SCEPTRE Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT  
RETURN YOUR UNIT TO SCEPTRE WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.  
Parts  
New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts will be used for repairs by SCEPTRE at its  
designated Service Center for one (1) year 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 warranty period, SCEPTRE will, at its option and sole discretion, 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 and Shipping Instruction  
When you send the product to an authorized SCEPTRE service facility you must use the original  
carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by SCEPTRE.  
Not Covered  
This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from shipping or transit  
accidents, abuse, misuse, operation contrary to furnished instructions, operation on incorrect power  
supplies, operation with faulty associated equipment, modification, alteration, improper servicing,  
tampering or normal wear and tear or TVs on which the serial number has been removed or defaced.  
Image Sticking caused by operating at excessive brightness levels for extended periods or  
mishandling are not covered by this warranty.  
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL 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. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
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LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR  
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS  
OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you  
may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This is the only warranty applicable; 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 repair center.  
Dead Pixel Policy  
There are millions of pixels on a LCD screen. Therefore, there is industry standard specification  
regarding dead or bad pixels. SCEPTRE sets limit on the LCD at 3 dead pixels in a cluster adjacent to  
each other, 5 dead pixels of the same brightness and color, or 8 total in 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 Customer Support at (800) 788-2878, 8:30 am to  
(see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. You must  
provide the model, serial number and date of purchase. Before you ask for warranty service, read your  
User Manual. You might avoid a service call.  
Warranty conditions are subject to change, for latest Warranty Terms and Conditions and additional  
information regarding your warranty, please see complete details online at www.SCEPTRE.com.  
SCEPTRE Extended Warranty  
Protect your investment beyond the standard warranty and experience piece of mind with SCEPTRE’s  
Extended Service Warranty.  
1-800-788-2878 to purchase a plan today.  
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Disclaimer & Copyright Information  
Microsoft, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and other countries.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
HDCP is a trademark or registered trademark of Digital Content Protection, LLC.  
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 interest of continuing product improvement, Sceptre, Inc. reserves the right  
to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may  
change without notice.  
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any  
means, for any purpose without prior written permission from Sceptre, Inc..  
SCEPTRE is a trademark or registered trademark of Sceptre Group.  
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