Zenith Z15LCD1 Operation Guide - Page 22

Operation Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio poAion 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 narrat:ion of television programs. Using Clos_ Captions Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs. For prereco_ed 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 professiona_ re_rters 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 aH TV b_adcasts include closed caption signals. ° Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting Yrom CC ! to CC 4, you can choose which signal you view, CC ! is usually the. signal with the captions, whi_e. Another mode, might show demonstration or programming information. ° '(our TV might not receive caption signals normally in the following situations. 1. Poor reception conditions are encounterod:: Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black s_ts, or horizontal streaking. Usually causod by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflectod off tall buildings, hills or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. If your receiver is I_ated 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, oir illegally recorded tape is being playod. 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.