Sceptre Technologies Flat Panel Television Sceptre LCD HDTV User Guide
Dear Sceptre Customer,  
Congratulations on your new SCEPTRE X405 LCD HDTV purchase. Thank  
you for your support. To ensure safety and many years of trouble free  
operation of your TV, please read the manual carefully before making any  
adjustments, and keep them in a safe place for future references. We hope  
you enjoy your new SCEPTRE LCD HDTV.  
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 LCD HDTV 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 HDTV. This plan gives additional  
coverage once your standard warranty period runs out. Please call our  
customer service group to purchase the extended warranty.  
Sceptre wants to help you save energy! This HDTV meets the ENERGY  
STAR® guidelines under the default picture setting called POWER  
SAVING. Changing this setting or enabling other options will increase  
power consumption which could possibly exceed the guidelines of  
ENERGY STAR®.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause  
personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product  
has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.  
However, improper use can result in electric shock and / or fire. In order to  
prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when  
installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and  
prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Television, 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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and  
misuse may result in electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged,  
the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the  
product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these  
instructions in a safe place for future reference.  
To avoid the risk of electric shock or  
component damage, switch off the  
power before connecting other  
components to the TV.  
operation of the TV and to protect it  
from overheating, be sure these  
openings are not blocked or covered.  
Do not place the TV in a bookcase or  
cabinet unless proper ventilation is  
provided.  
Unplug the power cord before  
cleaning the TV. Please use the  
included custom bezel cleaning cloth  
for cleaning the bezel of the TV only.  
Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner  
for cleaning the product. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners.  
Never push any object into the  
ventilation slots of the TV. 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 TV.  
Always use the accessories  
recommended by the manufacturer to  
insure compatibility.  
Do not use the TV 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 TV.  
When moving the TV from an area of  
low temperature to an area of high  
temperature, condensation may form