Insignia NS-42 31

Insignia NS-42LCD 42-inch LCD TV

Viewing Closed Captions

2Press to enter the menu.

This TV can display the closed captions that are broadcast with many TV programs. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or are foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded videotapes can also provide closed captions. Also, most pre-recorded commercial videotapes provide closed captions. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape packaging:

Note

•Closed Captioning works only in TV and AV modes.

•Not all programs and videos offer Closed Captioning. Look for the Closed Captioning symbol to ensure that captions are available.

Setting up Closed Captioning

To set up Closed Captioning:

1Press CCD repeatedly to select Caption ON, MUTE ON, or OFF.

•MUTE ON shows the captions (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted.

•You can also navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP men, then to the Closed Caption

Setup sub-menu, and select Closed

Caption Control. Next, press or to select Caption ON, MUTE ON, or OFF.

Selecting analog or digital modes

Captions and text, if provided by the broadcaster, are available for both digital and analog channels.

Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information. Analog captions display information on the screen (usually the program dialog). Text from digital modes displays information, usually at the bottom of the screen, and is used for a data service (generally not program related).

To select digital or analog modes:

1Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then highlight Closed Caption Setup.

3Highlight Analog CC Mode, or Digital CC Mode. then press or to select the mode.

Customizing Closed Captioning

You can customize the digital closed captions that appear on your screen.

To customize digital Closed Captions:

1Navigate to the SYSTEM SETUP menu, then highlight Closed Caption Setup.

2Press to enter the menu.

3Highlight Closed Caption Option, then press or to enter the sub-menu.

4Press or to select the item you want to change, then press or to customize the setting to your preference. A preview sample at the bottom of the screen lets you see the effect your change will have on the captions’ appearance.

You can change the following settings:

•Font Size: Sets the size of the words.

•Style: Sets a style for the words.

•Foreground: Sets a color for the text.

•Background: Sets a background color.

•Background Opacity: Sets the opacity of the background color. A low opacity means a high transparency (the screen image shows through the background).

•Edge Effect: Sets an edge effect.

Setting parental controls

Parental controls allow TV programs and movies to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on ratings data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful.