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Operation
Caption
Caption
1. Use the
CAPTION
button to select your caption selection as shown below.
• You can also adjust
Caption
in the
SPECIAL
menu.
Off
Mode 1
Mode 2
Text 1
Text 2
Closed Captions
Closed Captions
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.
Using Closed Captions
Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration
of television programs. For prerecorded programs, pro-
gram 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 caption-
ing is normally done by pro-
fessional reporters using a
machine shorthand system
and computer for transla-
tion 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 all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.
• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption
signals on the same channel. By selecting
From
Mode 1 to Mode 2
, you can choose which signal you
view.
Mode 1
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.
•
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 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 direc-
tion 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 pic-
ture.
FOLLOW ME
1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:
Special Menu Options
Special Menu Options
