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Operation
C Io s e d C a pt io n s
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 tele-
vision 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 nor-
mally done by professional reporters using a machine shorthand
system and computer for trans-
lation into English.
Captioning
is an effective sys-
tem 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 sig-
nals on the same channel.
By selecting CC 1 to CC 2, you
can choose which signal you view. CC 1 is usually the signal
with the captions, while Another
mode might show demon-
stration or programming
information.
• Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the fol-
lowing 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, trans-
mitted, or taped.
1. Use the CAPTION
button repeatedly to select Caption Off, EZ Mute,
or On.
• EZ Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted
2. Press the ENTER button to save.
1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu.
2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Caption
/ Text.
3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select caption: CC1, CC2, CC3,
CC4,
Textl,
Text2,
Text3,
or Text4.
• CAPTION
The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually
the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired.
• TEXT
The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover
the entire screen; usually messages provided by the broadcaster.
4. Press the ENTER button to save.
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