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TV operation
CLOSED
CAPTION
SKIP
Closed Captions
Press this button to switch between normal TV and
the two closed caption modes (captions and full
screen text). Closed captioning will display text on the
screen for hearing impaired viewers.
CAPTION CH 1
WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING?
This television has the capability to decode and display
Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning
will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers
or it will translate and display text in another language.
CLOSED CAPTIONING WITH A VCR
Closed Captioned programs can be recorded and played
back on a VCR with the Closed Captioned text intact.
The Closed Captioned text will disappear during Cue (Fast
Forward Search), Review (Rewind Search) and Pause
Modes or if the VCR tracking is not adjusted properly.
TO VIEW CLOSED CAPTIONS
Press CLOSED CAPTION on the remote control to switch
between normal TV and the two Closed Caption Modes
(Captions and Full Screen Text).
Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text
on the screen in English or another language (depending
on the setting of the Closed Captions CH. 1 or 2).
Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted
on Captions Channel 1 and Closed Captions in other
languages are transmitted on Captions Channel 2.
The Text Closed Caption Mode will usually fill the screen with
a programming schedule or other information.
After selecting a Closed Caption Mode, it will stay in effect
until it is changed, even if the channel is changed.
If the Captions signal is lost due to a commercial or a break
in the signal, the Captions will reappear when the signal is
received again.
If the channels are changed, the Captions will be delayed ap-
proximately 10 seconds.
The Captions will appear in places on the screen where
they will least interfere with the picture, usually on the bottom
of the screen. News programs will usually show three-line
Closed Captions which scroll onto the screen.
Most other shows provide two or three lined Captions
placed near the character who is speaking so the viewer
can follow the dialogue.
Words in italics or underlined describe titles, words in
foreign languages or words requiring emphasis. Words
that are sung usually appear enclosed by musical notes.
For television programs broadcasting with Closed Captions,
look in your TV guide for the Closed Captions symbol (CC).
Notes:
• If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the
Closed Caption Decoder text may not appear.
In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an
outdoor antenna.
• When activating the Closed Captioned Decoder, there will be
a short delay before the Closed Captioned text appears on
the screen.
• Closed Captioned text is only displayed in locations where it
is available.
• If the Call display is on, the Closed Captioning text will not
appear.
• If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but
the television will remain in the Caption Mode.
• Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear
during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed
Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because
during live programs, captions are also entered live. These
transmissions do not allow time for editing.
• When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays,
such as volume and mute may not be seen or may
interfere with Closed Captions.
• Some cable systems and copy protection systems may
interfere with the Closed Captioned signal.
CLOSED CAPTION
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