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Chapter 8: Using the TV’s features
The closed caption mode has two options:
• Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration,
and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are
closed captioned (usually marked “CC” in program guides).
• Text—An on-screen display of information not related to
the current program, such as weather or stock data (when
provided by individual stations).
To view captions or text:
1. Press MENU and open the PREFERENCES menu.
2. Highlight CLOSED CAPTION MODE and then press •
to open the menu sidebar.
3. Press z to highlight the desired closed caption mode and
then press ENTER.
Preferences
Favorite Channels
Closed Caption Mode
• • •
Off
Closed Caption Advanced
Input Labeling
Menu Language
• • • •
English
Off
CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Text 1
Text 2
Text 3
Text 4
• To view captions:
Highlight CC1, CC2,
CC3, or CC4. (CC1
displays translation of
the primary language in
your area.)
Note: If the program or
video you selected is not
closed captioned, no captions will display on-screen.
• To view text:
Highlight Text 1, Text 2,
Text 3, or Text 4.
Note: If text is not
available in your area,
a black rectangle may
appear on your screen.
If this happens, turn the
Closed Caption Mode OFF.
• To turn off the Closed Caption feature:
Highlight OFF.
Note: A closed caption signal may not display in the following situations:
• When a videotape has been dubbed
• When the signal reception is weak
• When the signal reception is non-standard
Using the closed caption mode
Advanced closed captions
You can customize the closed caption display characteristics by
changing the background color and the text size, type, edge, and
color.
To customize the closed captions:
1. Press MENU and open the PREFERENCES menu.
2. Highlight CLOSED CAPTION ADVANCED and press
ENTER.
Preferences
Favorite Channels
Closed Caption Mode
• • •
CC1
Closed Caption Advanced
Input Labeling
Menu Language
• • • •
English
3. Press z or y to highlight the characteristic you want to
change, and then press
•
to select the format for that
characteristic.
Advanced Closed Captions
Caption Size
Caption Text Type
Caption Text Edge
Caption Text Color
Background Color
Save Done Reset
Mono w/Serif
Large
Raised
White
Black
4. To temporarily save the new settings, highlight DONE and
press ENTER.
To permanently save the new settings, highlight SAVE and
press ENTER.
Note: If you set Caption Text Color to BLACK, do not set
Background Color to AUTO or you will not be able to read
the captions.
To reset the closed caption characteristics:
Highlight RESET in step 4 above, and press ENTER. All
characteristics are set to “AUTO.”
Advanced Closed Captions
Caption Size
Caption Text Type
Caption Text Edge
Caption Text Color
Background Color
Save Done Reset
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
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MOSCOW
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TOKYO
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