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
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 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
in
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.
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