Sharp LC-46X20S Useful Viewing functions, Mode, Selecting the WSS picture size automatically

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Useful Viewing functions

Selecting the WSS picture size automatically

Setup

WSS

WSS allows a television to switch automatically among the different screen formats.

NOTE

Use WIDE MODE if an image does not switch to the correct screen format. When the broadcast signal contains no WSS information, the function will not work even if enabled.

Selecting the WSS picture size manually

Setup

4:3 Mode

The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you to select between Panorama and Normal.

Item

Normal: Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio

Panorama: Wide image without side bars

WSS signal 4:3 screen

4:3 mode “Normal”

4:3 mode “Panorama”

Selecting the picture size manually

You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received.

Basically, if you set WSS to “On” in the Setup menu, the optimum Wide mode is automatically chosen for every broadcast. You can however, change the screen format manually as explained below.

NOTE

Aside from manually changing the Wide modes as explained herein, the TV may detect and select the optimum Wide mode according to the signal received.

1Press f.

The WIDE MODE menu displays.

The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received.

2Press f or a/b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen.

As you toggle the options, each is immediately reflected on the screen. There is no need to press OK.

Item (for SD [Standard] signals)

Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display.

Zoom 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may also see bars on the top and bottom with some programmes

Panorama: In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen.

Full: For 16:9 squeeze pictures.

Cinema 16:9: For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.

Cinema 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.

Item (for HD [High-Definition] signals)

Full: Display with an Overscan image. Crops all sides of screen.

Underscan: Display with an Underscan image only when receiving a 720p signal. Display with the High-Definition image adjusted optimally. Noise may appear on the edge of the screen with some programmes.

Dot by Dot: Displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen when receiving 1080i/1080p signals only.

NOTE

Some items do not appear depending on the type of received signal.

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Contents LC-42X20E LC-42X20S LC-46X20E LC-46X20S LC-52X20E LC-52X20S Blue Neutral Brown Live Special Note for Users in the U.KContents Dear Sharp customer Important Safety PrecautionsPrecautions when transporting the TV IntroductionIntroduction Remote control unitTV Rear view TV Front viewPreparation Supplied accessoriesAttaching the stand unit Inserting the batteries Using the remote control unitPreparation Quick guide Initial installation overviewCountry setting Channel search settingBundling the cables Before turning on the powerEChecking signal strength Initial auto installationChecking signal strength and channel strength Confirm the following before turning on the powerDaily operation Watching TVEPG Electronic Programme Guide Useful settings for using EPGEPG Overview Search a programme in a category Selecting a programme using EPGBasic Operation EDisplay the EPG screen Selecting a programme Check programme informationESelecting Record in the timer setup screen Timer recording using EPGCancelling the timer recording ESelecting Watch in the timer setup screenTeletext Using the MHEG5 application UK onlyEBefore connecting Connecting external devicesIntroduction to connections VIDEO/VIDEO connection Connecting external devicesEAfter connecting Hdmi Audio Select Hdmi connection C R Component connectionScart connection Controlling devices with Scart using AV LinkConnect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below EAfter connecting Digital audio output settingSpeaker/amplifier connection Analogue audio inputEnquiry Inserting a CA CardModule MenuWhat you can do with Aquos Link Controlling Hdmi devices using Aquos LinkAquos Link connection Aquos Link SetupAquos Link Auto power on Using Genre InfoRecording via the Aquos Recorder EPG only for recorders Playback of titles using Aquos LinkSelecting media type for CEC-compatible recorder Hdmi device selectionCommon operations What is the Menu?Operation without a remote control Menu operationAdvanced Basic adjustmentPicture adjustments Picture SettingsPower Save Settings Audio adjustmentNo Signal Off Audio SettingsNo Operation Off Sleep TimerAuto Installation Programme SetupEErase Programme Analogue channel settingsAnalogue setting SortSubtitle Child LockKey Lock LanguageSelecting the WSS picture size manually Useful Viewing functionsMode Selecting the WSS picture size automaticallyPosition Auto VolumeREC Picture Size Hdmi Auto ViewProgramme Title Display Display SettingsTime Display Game Play TimeOther useful features Selecting the picture size Connecting a PCConnecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screenFine Sync Input SignalSelecting input resolution Auto SyncRS-232C port specifications RS-232C command list PC compatibility chartAppendix TroubleshootingInformation on the software license for this product Receiver Report Download SetupReset Message ListOptional accessory SpecificationsOther Countries outside the EU Rating table for Child LockLC-42X20E/LC-42X20S LC-46X20E/LC-46X20S LC-52X20E/LC-52X20S Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg Sharp Corporation

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