Special menu options, Using closed captions, Caption tips – LG 23LX2R User Manual

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Operation

Special Menu Options

Closed Captions

Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as sub

titles 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

program.s. program dialogue can he arranged into caption.s in advance. Its possible to caption a

live

program

using

process

called

real-time

captioning,

which

creates

captions

instantly.

Real-time captioning is normally done by professional reporters using a machine shorthand sys

tem

and

computer

for

translation

into

English.

Captioning is an effective system for the hearing-impaired, and it can also aid in teaching lan

guage skills.

• The picture at left shows a typical caption.

Caption Tips

• Not

all

IV broadcasts

include

closed

caption

signals,

•

Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting

From CC Ho CC 4,

you can

choose which signal you view.

CC 1

is usually the signal with the captions, while

Anolhei mode

might show demonstration or

programming information.

• Your

TV might not

receive

caption

signals normally

the

following situations.

1, Poor reception conditions are encountered:

IGNITION:

Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black spots, or horizontal streaking. Usually caused by inter

ference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appli

ances.

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 pichtre 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, transmitted, or taped.