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MFL58486305-Edit4-en 10/15/09 3:55 PM Page 109 SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL 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. Using Closed Captions FOLLOW ME Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television 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 normally done by professional reporters using a machine shorthand system and computer for translation into English. Captioning is an effective system 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 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 programming information. • Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the following situations. OPTION Menu Language Input Label SIMPLINK Key Lock Caption/Text Set ID Power Indicator Demo Mode Move Enter : English : On : Off : Off : 1 : Off OPTION Move Enter Menu Language : English Input Label SIMPLINK : On Key Lock : Off Caption/Text Set ID : Mode1 : 1 F Power Indicator Mode Demo Mode : Off E On G Mode1 Close 1 MENU 2 ENTER Select OPTION. Select Caption. 3 ENTER Select O n or O f f. 4 Select M o d e1-2 or Te x t1-2. 5 RETURN Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing. MENU 109