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Closed caption / Text setup
- Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program
into written words which then appear on the television screen in a form similar to subtitles.
Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs.
Using Closed Captions
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Tips
• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.
• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel.
By selecting from
the signal with the captions, while another mode might show demonstration or pro-
gramming information.
• Your monitor might not receive caption signals normally in the following situations.
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 electri-
cal appliances.
GHOSTS:
Ghosts are caused when the Plasma Display 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.
An old, bad or illegally recorded tape is played.
Strong, random signals from a car or airplane interfere with the Plasma Display signal.
The signal from the antenna is weak.
The program wasn't captioned when it was produced, transmitted or taped.
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- Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of
television programs. For prerecorded programs, program
dialogue can be arranged into captions in advance. It's pos-
sible 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.
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