Magnavox 47PFL5704D User manual, English (US) - Page 21

English View closed captions (subtitles) The caption service displays transmitted CC-,T-, and CS- text.The caption text can be displayed permanently or only when the TV is muted. Note • This television provides a display of television closed captioning that conforms with the EIA-608 standard and in accordance with Sections 15.119 of the FCCrules. • If you connect your set-top box via HDMI or component video input, you cannot select closed caption through the TV.You can select closed caption through the set-top box only. • The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. • Not all TV programs and product commercials include closed caption information. Refer to your area TV program listings for the TV channels and times of closed caption shows. The captioned programs are usually noted in the TVlistings with service marks such as 'CC'. Closed captioning Closed captioning is an assistive technology that allows persons with hearing disabilities to access television programming. Closed captioning displays the audio portion of programming as text superimposed over the video. Display captions 1 Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [Caption settings] > [Closed captions]. 2 Press or to select [On], [Off] or [On during mute], and press to confirm your choice. 3 Press MENU to exit. Select caption services 1 Turn captions on (see 'Display captions' on page 19). 2 Select a caption service for analog channels: • Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [Caption Settings] > [Caption service]. • Press or to select one of the listed caption services, and press to confirm your choice. Note • Not all caption services are used by a TV channel during the transmission of a closed caption program. 3 Select a caption service for digital channels: • Press and to enter the menu for [Digital caption service]. • Press or to select one of the listed caption services, and press to confirm your choice. 4 Press MENU to exit. Summary of caption services Service Description CC-1, CC-2, Dialog and descriptions for the action on the CC-3, and CC-4 captioned TV program show on screen. Usually CC1 is the most used. CC 2 can be used for alternate languages if they are transmitted. T-1,T-2,T-3 and Often used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin T-4 board information for Closed Captions programs, news, weather information, or stock market reports. CS-1, CS-2, Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption CS-3, CS-4, CS-5 Service.This service contains verbatim, or near- and CS-6 verbatim captions for the primary language being spoken in the accompanying program audio. Service 2 is designated as the Secondary Language Service.This service contains captions in a secondary language which are translations of the captions in the Primary Caption Service.The other service subchannels are not pre-assigned. It is up to the discretion of the individual caption provider to utilize the remaining service channels. Select how digital captions are displayed You can choose the size, font, color, background and other characteristics of the caption text. 1 Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [Caption settings] > [Digital caption options]. 2 Press or to highlight an option for digital captions, and press to select the option. 3 Press or to highlight a setting for the option, and press to confirm your choice. 4 Press MENU to exit. Difficulties viewing closed captions on DTV programming If you have difficulties viewing closed captions on DTV programming, including HDTV, received from your subscription television provider, you should: • consult any consumer information and manuals/guides on closed captions for DTV programming provided by your subscription television provider; • ensure that the captioning function on your set-top box, if applicable, is turned on; and, • ensure that the captioning function on your DTV is turned on. If you are still unable to view closed captions on DTV programming, you should contact your subscription television provider for assistance. EN 19