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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. Using Closed Captions 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 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 cap- 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 programming 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 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. 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. 1 Use the CAPTION button repeatedly to select your caption Mode 1, Mode 2, Text1, Text2, or Off. 2 Press the EXIT button to return to TV viewing. I You can also adjust Caption/Text in the SPECIAL menu. TV MENU / SPECIAL FEATURES 68

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TV MENU
TV MENU
/
SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL FEATURES
CLOSED CAPTIONS
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.
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 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
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 cap-
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-
ming information.
• Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in
the following 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 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.
FOLLOW ME
1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:
■
You can also adjust
Caption/Text
in the
SPECIAL
menu.
Use the
CAPTION
button repeatedly to select your caption
Mode 1, Mode 2, Text1, Text2, or Off.
Press the
EXIT
button to return to TV viewing.
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