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CLOSED CAPTIONS
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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 subti-
tles 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 pro-
gram by using a process called real-time captioning, which creates
captions instantly. Real-time captioning is normally done by profes-
sional 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 typ-
ical 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 pro-
gramming information.
• Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the follow-
ing 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 signal splits
and follows two paths. One is the direct
path and the other is reflected off tall build-
ings, 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 neces-
sary to install a special antenna to improve
the picture.
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1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:
• You can also adjust Caption/Text in the Special menu.
Use the
CCAAPPTTIIOONN
button repeatedly to select your caption
Mode1, Mode2, Text1, Text2, Off.
Press the
EEXXIITT
button to return to TV viewing or press
the
MMEENNUU
button to return to the previous menu.
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