LG 200LC1R Owner's Manual page 25

Operation
Men u Options
Closed Captions
Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words
which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Clued captions allow viewers to read the dia-
logue and narration of television programs.
Using Closed Captions
Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs.
For prerecorded programs, program dialogue can be arranged into captions
in advance, its _ssible to caption a live program by using a process called
real-time _ptioning, which creates captions instantly. Real-time captioning is
normally done by professional re_rters using a machine shorthand system
and computer for translation into English
Captioning is an effective system for the hearing-impaired, and it can also aid
in teaching language skills.
• The picture at left shows a typical caption.
Caption Tips
• Not all TV broadcasts include closed _ption signals.
• Sometimes _ stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting Yrom
CC 1 |o CC 4, you can choose which signal you view. CC 1 is usually the signal with the captions, while
Anohher 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 _used by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps,
electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.
GHOSTS:
Ghats are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected off tal! buildings, hills or other o_ects,
Changing the direction or _sition of the antenna may improve reception.
SNOW:
If your receiver is located at the weak, fringe area of a TV signal, your picture
may be marred by small dots. It may be neces_ry 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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