What is Closed CAPTIONING?

This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs or a unit connected to the AV or S-video In jacks. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing-impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language.

CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR

Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact. The Closed Captioned text will disappear during Cue (Fast Forward Search), Review (Rewind Search) and Pause modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted properly.

TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS

Press the MENU button and select SETUP using the CHANNEL/Navigation UP or DOWN button. Press the VOLUME UP/Navigation Right button and then select the Closed Caption option (CC Mode) using the CHANNEL/ Navigation UP or DOWN button. Press the VOLUME UP/Navigation Right button again. Select the desired Closed Caption option (see below) using the CHANNEL/Navigation UP or DOWN button. Press the VOLUME UP/Navigation Right button again.

CC1, CC2, CC3 OR CC4: These Closed Caption modes will display text on the screen in English or another language. Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted on Captions 1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on Captions 2, 3 and 4.

TEXT 1, TEXT 2, TEXT 3 OR TEXT 4: The Text Closed Caption modes will usually fill the screen with a programming schedule or other information. Select between TEXT 1, TEXT 2, TEXT 3 OR TEXT 4.

After selecting a Closed Caption mode, press the CCD button on the remote to activate it. Press again to deactivate.

If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break in the signal, the Captions will reappear when the signal is received again. If the channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.

The Captions will appear in places on the screen where they will least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom of the screen. News programs will usually show three-line Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen. Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer can follow the dialogue.

Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in foreign languages or words requiring emphasis. Words that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.

For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions, look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol (CC).

NOTES:

• When selecting Closed Captions, the captioning will be delayed approximately 10 seconds.

• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing.

• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may not be seen or may interfere with Closed Captions. If the captions do not display, press the CCD button to turn on the Closed Captions again.

• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Caption signal.

• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.

FAQs:

When I press the INFO or MUTE button, the captions do not appear, is this normal?

Yes, this is normal for this unit. Once the display information disappears, the captions will continue. I entered the Captions mode, but no captions are appearing, why?

If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the Caption mode. Why is there a big black box on the screen?

Because you are in a Captions mode. Turn the captions off, or select a different Captions mode.