Sharp LC-39LE440U manual Direct Button Operation, Closed Captions CC, MTS/SAP stereo mode

Direct Button Operation

AV MODE

AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment.

Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays.

•Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears.

•You can have the same settings by choosing "AV MODE" on the menu items. (See page 27.)

AUDIO

■MTS/SAP stereo mode

The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.

You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts when available.

•Stereo broadcasts: View programs like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

•SAP broadcasts: Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound.

MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo).

SAP sound: Listen to a second language, supplementary commentary or other information. (SAP is mono sound.)

If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

•Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching

to fixed mono-sound mode.

You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal.

Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes.

Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP

MAIN + SAP mode: MAINSAP

MONO mode: MONO

•MTS only operates while in TV mode.

Closed Captions (CC)

Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of the program provider.

Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs (also at the discretion of the service provider). It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows for a variety of caption sizes and font styles. When the Digital Closed Caption service is in use, it will be indicated by the appearance of a 3-letter abbreviation that also indicates the language of the Digital Closed Captions: ENG (English), SPA (Spanish), FRA (French) or other language codes.

Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed captions.

In the Closed Caption system, there can be more than one caption service provided. Each is identified by its own number. The “CC1” to “CC4” services display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program's picture.

In the Closed Caption system, the “TEXT1” to “TEXT4” services display text that is unrelated to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed.

1.Press CC.

•This will display the current Closed Caption information. Press CC to turn the Closed Caption on or off.

Example:

Analog:

CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TT1

-- TT4 TT3 TT2

Digital:

CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TT1TT2TT3TT4

-- CS6 CS5 CS4 CS3 CS2 CS1

■Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO. In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track.

Press MTS/SAP to toggle between audio modes.

Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting

STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2)

SURROUND (Audio3)

•Caption Display will not work when viewing a 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p input via the COMPONENT: Y-PbPr or HDMI inputs.

•This feature is only available in TV,AV and component mode.

•Closed Captions and Digital Captions availability and content depends on the broadcaster. Closed Caption are available when the Closed Caption icon is displayed on screen.

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