Using Closed Captions

TV MENU SPECIAL FEATURES

CLOSED CAPTIONS

Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs.

Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs. For prerecorded programs, pro- gram dialogue can be arranged into captions in advance. Its possible to caption a live program by using a process called real-time captioning, which creates captions instantly. Real-time captioning is normally done by pro- fessional reporters using a machine shorthand system

		and computer for transla-
		tion into English.
		Captioning is an effective
		system for the hearing-
		impaired, and it can also
	FOLLOW ME	aid in teaching language
	FOLLOW ME	skills.
		skills.
TV	• The picture at left shows a typical caption.
TV
MENU	Caption Tips
	• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.
	• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different cap-
/	• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different cap-
SPECIAL	tion signals on the same channel. By selecting Mode1
	to Mode2, you can choose which signal you view.
	Mode1 is usually the signal with the captions, while
	another mode might show demonstration or program-
FEATURES	another mode might show demonstration or program-
	ming information.
	• Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in
	the following situations.

1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:

• IGNITION:

Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black spots, or horizontal streaking. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.

• GHOSTS:

Ghosts are caused when the TV sig- nal splits and follows two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected off tall buildings, hills or other objects. Changing the direc- tion or position of the antenna may improve reception.

• SNOW:

If your receiver is located at the weak, fringe area of a TV signal, your picture may be marred by small dots. It may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the pic- ture.

2.An old, bad, or illegally recorded tape is being played.

3.Strong, random signals from a car or airplane interfere with the TV signal.

4.The signal from the antenna is weak.

5.The program wasn’t captioned when it was produced, transmitted, or taped.

1Use the CAPTION button repeatedly to select your caption Mode 1, Mode 2, Text1, Text2, or Off.

2Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing.

■You can also adjust Caption/Text in the SPECIAL menu.

CLOSED CAPTIONS