Sharp Lc 46x20e Operation Manual

Useful Viewing functions
WSS
Setup
WSS signal 4:3 screen
Selecting the WSS picture size 
automatically
4:3 Mode
Setup
The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you 
to select between Panorama and Normal.
Selecting the WSS picture size 
manually
Item
Normal:  Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
Panorama:  Wide image without side bars
4:3 mode “Panorama”
4:3 mode “Normal”
Selecting the picture size manually
You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size 
varies with the type of...

You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture 
size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 
TV.
Selecting the recording picture size 
manually
REC Picture Size
Digital Setup
Setting to “4:3 TV” Setting to “16:9 TV”
This function allows you to automatically change to the 
appropriate picture size when viewing an HDMI signal 
using the EXT 4, 5 and 6 terminals.
Selecting the HDMI picture size 
automatically
HDMI Auto View
Setup
NOTE
•  This function must be set before recording.
Other...

Useful Viewing functions
Display Settings
Channel display
Time Display
Option
Item
On:  Display the clock time.
On (half-hourly):  Display the clock time in 30 minutes 
increments.
Off:  Hide the clock time.
Time Format
You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) 
for the clock time.
Game Play Time
Option
This function allows you to display the elapsed time on 
the screen when AV MODE is set to “GAME”.
Item
On:  Under connecting a game console to the TV, the 
elapsed time is displayed in...

Other useful features
Setting when using external devices
Input Select
Option
Item
EXT 1:  Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT 2:  Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT 3:  Auto, S-VIDEO, VIDEO
For setting the signal type of external equipment.
Input source settings
NOTE
• If no (colour) image displays, try changing to another 
signal type.
•  Check the operation manual of the external equipment for  the signal type.
•  When the signal type is set to “Auto”, the input terminal  where a cable is connected is automatically selected.
Input...

Connecting a PC
Connecting a PC
NOTE
•  The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
•  Refer to page 36 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV.
•  Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some  Macintosh computers.
•  When connecting to a PC, the correct input signal type is  automatically detected except 1024 
g 768 and 1360 g 768 signals.
PC
PC RGB cable
EXT 7
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
EXT 7
Displaying a PC image on the screen
Selecting the picture...

Connecting a PC
Adjusting the PC image manually
Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as 
necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. 
In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed 
to optimise the image.Press  a/b  to select the specific adjustment 
item.
Press  c/d  to adjust the item to the desired 
position.
1
2
Reset 
H-Pos. [ 90]  a b 
a b 
a b 
a b 
V-Pos. 
Clock 
Phase [ 39] 
[ 90] 
[ 20] 
Selecting input resolution
•  Some input signals may have to be registered manually to...

Connecting a PC
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1  P2  P3  P4
RS-232C port specifications
PC Control of the TV•  When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal 
(PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted 
and various other adjustments and settings can be made, 
enabling automatic programmed playing.
•  Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available)   for the connections.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is...

Connecting a PC
PC compatibility chart
ResolutionHorizontal 
Frequency Vertical 
Frequency Analogue (D-
Sub) Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard
VGA 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔✔
SVGA 800 g 600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔✔
XGA 1024 g 768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔✔
WXGA 1360 g 768 47.7 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔✔
SXGA 1280 g 1024 64.0 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔✔
SXGA+ 1400 g1050 65.3 kHz 60 Hz
✔✔
NOTE
•  This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation 
can only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly 
to the VESA 60Hz standard. Any...

Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
• No power. •  Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit.
    If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press  B. 
•  Is the AC cord disconnected?
•  Check if you pressed  a on the TV.
•  Unit cannot be operated. •  External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause  improper  operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power off, or 
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2...

Appendix
Updating your TV via DVB-T
To ensure that your TV software version is always up to 
date, from time to time SHARP will make updated TV 
base software and DVB software available.
Reset
If complex adjustments are made so that the settings 
cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the 
settings to the factory preset values.
Downloading the software
If the software is updated, the confirmation message 
“New download information has been detected.” 
appears. You can select the method of...