Scientific Atlanta 8642 DVR User Manual


 
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SETUP WIZARD
CLOSED-CAPTIONING
WHAT IS CLOSED-CAPTIONING?
Closed-captioning is text on the TV screen related to the programming being viewed. What you see is an
abbreviated version of the actors’ dialogue and indications of important background sounds. For sporting events,
closed-captioning provides realtime play-by-play descriptions from the announcers. Closed-captioning is provided
for those requiring assistance understanding and enjoying sound.
Closed-captioning sources for digital programming
Digital 1 is the primary caption source.
Digital 2 is the suggested choice for alternate languages.
Digital 3 through Digital 6 are undefined at this time.
CHOOSE A CLOSED-CAPTIONING SOURCE
1. Press SETTINGS twice to access the General Settings menu.
2. Scroll to CC: Source.
3. Press to access the STD (analog) and digital source options.
4. Scroll through the options and select the recommended source: Digital 1.
TURN CLOSED-CAPTIONING ON AND OFF
You can turn closed-captioning on and off at any time through the Quick Settings menu.
1. Press SETTINGS to access the Quick Settings menu while watching TV.
2. Turn caption on or off.
3. If you chose the Fixed setting for the audio volume:
A. Scroll to Caption Off/On.
B. Press to access the options.
C. Scroll through the options and press SELECT to set your choice.
4. If you chose the Variable setting for the audio volume:
A. Scroll to Caption Off/On/On with Mute.
B. Press to access the options.
C. Scroll through the options and press SELECT to set your choice.