View Closed Captions (Subtitles) - Philips 47PFL3704D User Manual

View closed captions (subtitles)
The caption service displays transmitted CC-,T-, and CS- text.The
caption text can be displayed permanently or only when theTV is
muted.
" This television provides a display of television closed captioning that conforms with the
EIA 608 scandard and in accordance with Sections 15.119 of the FCCrules.
" If you connect your set top box via IIDMI or component video input, you cannot select
closed caption thro%h theT_You can select closed caption through the set top box
only.
" The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar:
• Not aIITV programs and product commercials include closed caption information. Refer
to your areaTV program listings for theTV channels and times of closed caption shows,
The captioned programs are usually noted in theTVlistings with service marks such as
'CC'.
Closed captioning
Closed captioning is an assistive technology that allows persons with
hearing disabilities to access television programming. Closed captioning
displays the audio portion of programming as text superimposed over
the video.
Display captions
t Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] >
[Caption settings] > [Closed captions].
2 Press A or T to select [On], [Off] or [On during mute], and press
_l to confirm your choice.
3
Press MENU to exit.
Select caption services
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Turn captions on (see 'Display captions' on page 19).
Select a caption service for analog channels;
• Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] >
[Caption Settings] > [Caption service],
• Press A or T to select one of the listed caption services, and
press 4 to confirm your choice,
" Not all caption services are used by aTV channel dudng the transmission of a closed
caption program,
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Select a caption service for digital channels:
• Press T and _ to enter the menu for [Digital caption service].
• Press A or T to select one of the listed caption services, and
press 4 to confirm your choice.
Press MENU to exit.
Summary of caption services
Service Description
CC-1, CC-2, Dialog and descriptions for the action on the
CC-3, and CC-4 captioned TV program show on screen. Usually CC1
is the most used. CC 2 can be used for alternate
languages if they are transmitted.
T-I ,T-2,T-3 and Often used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin
T-4 board information for Closed Captions programs,
news, weather information, or stock market reports.
CS-1, CS-2_, Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption
CS-3, CS-4, CS-S Service.This service contains verbatim, or near-
and CS-6 verbatim captions for the primary language being
spoken in the accompanying program audio.
Service 2_is designated as the Secondary Language
Service.This service contains captions in a secondary
language which are translations of the captions in
the Primary Caption Service.The other service
subchannels are not pre-assigned. It is up to the
discretion of the individual caption provider to utilize
the remaining service channels.
Select how digital captions are displayed
You can choose the size, font, coloc background and other
characteristics of the caption text.
t Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] >
[Caption settings] > [Digital caption options].
2 Press J, or T to highlight an option for digital captions, and press
to select the option.
3 Press A oft to highlight a setting for the option, and press _ to
confirm your choice.
4 Press MENU to exit.
Difficulties viewing closed captions on DTV programming
If you have difficulties viewing closed captions on DTV programming, including
H DT_, received from your subscription television provider, you should:
• consult any consumer information and manuals/guides on closed
captions for DTV programming provided by your subscription
television provider:
• ensure that the captioning function on your set-top box, if
applicable, is turned on: and,
• ensure that the captioning function on your DTV is turned on.
If you are still unable to view closed captions on DTV programming, you
should contact your subscription television provider for assistance.
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