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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.
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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. 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 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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• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.
• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption
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.
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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.
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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 direction
or position of the antenna may
improve reception.
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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.
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Press the EEX
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