Owner’s Manual 27
Operation
Closed CaptionsClosed Captions2. 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, trans-
mitted, or taped.
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.
Using Closed Captions
Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of tele-
vision programs. For prerecorded programs, program 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 nor-
mally done by professional reporters using a machine shorthand
system and computer for trans-
lation into English.
Captioning is an effective sys-
tem for the hearing-impaired,
and it can also aid in teaching
language skills.
• The picture at left shows a
typical caption.
Caption Tips
•Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.
•Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption sig-
nals on the same channel. By selecting CC 1 to CC 2, you
can choose which signal you view. CC 1is usually the signal
with the captions, while Another mode might show demon-
stration or programming information.
•Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
• 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 signal
splits and follows two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected off
tall buildings, hills or other objects.
Changing the direction 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 picture.
FOLLOW ME
1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:
CHANNEL
PICTURE
SOUND
TIMER
SPECIAL
SCREEN
PIP/DW
LOCK Prev.
Menu
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Text1
Text2
Text3
Text4
Language
Key lock
ISM Method
Low power
Set ID
Caption / Text G
Captions
Demo
Caption/T
Caption/Text
ext
1. Press the MENU button and then use D / Ebutton to select the SPECIAL menu.
2. Press the Gbutton and then use D / Ebutton to select Caption / Text.
3. Press the Gbutton and then use D / Ebutton to select caption: CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4, Text1, Text2, Text3, or Text4.
• CAPTION
The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually
the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired.
• TEXT
The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover
the entire screen; usually messages provided by the broadcaster.
4. Press the ENTER button to save.
Captions
Captions
1. Use the CAPTION button repeatedly to select Caption Off, EZ Mute, or On.
• EZ Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted
2. Press the ENTER button to save.