26Closed CaptionMany programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which allows you to display the audioportion of a program as text on the TV screenNote: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI, CMPT or PC INPUTS. These settings mustbe set in the connected component’s menu. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at alltimes. Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information. When a program isclosed captioned, CC is displayed in the Channel Banner. See page 18 for more information aboutthe Channel Banner.The Closed Caption options are:CC Setting – This option allows you to choose the wayclosed captioning information appears on the screen.Off - No captioning information displayed.On Always – Choose this option if you want captioninginformation to be shown whenever available.On When Muted – This option allows the closedcaptioning to display (when available) whenever theTV’s sound is muted. The captioning information is notdisplayed when the sound is not muted.Analog CC Type – This option lets you select thecaptioning mode used for displaying caption information,when available. If you are unsure of the differences amongthe modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captionedmode set to CC1, which displays complete text of theprogram in the primary language in your area.Digital CC Type If available, this allows you to select aclosed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.Digital CC Preset If available, this allows you to selectbetween Off and On options. On mode allows you to setthe options below.Digital CC Style – This option lets you customize thefollowing display options, if available:Caption Style – Select either As Broadcast orCustom options. If you choose Custom options, thesetting changes according to the options you choose.Digital CC Size – Set the size of the digital closedcaption text: Small, Middle or Large.Digital CC Font - Select a character design forthe digital closed caption text. A font is a completeassortment of letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc.in a given design. You can choose from a variety offonts.(Style1-7).Digital CC Color – Choose the color of the digitalclosed caption text: White, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan,Yellow, Magenta, or Black.Digital CC Opacity – Set the appearance of the digitalclosed caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent orFlashing.Closed CaptionSetupParental ControlLanguageSoundPictureCC SettingAnalog CC TypeUSBExitOn AlwaysDigital CC TypeDigital CC PresetDigital CC StyleOffOnBackMENU Adjust Select ExitCLEARDigital CC StyleSetupParental ControlLanguageSoundPictureCaption StyleDigital CC SizeUSBExitCustomDigital CC FontDigital CC OpacityStyle1SolidLargeDigital CC Background Color BlackDigital CC Background Opacity SolidWindow Color BlackWindow Opacity TransparentDigital CC Color WhiteBackMENU Adjust Select ExitCLEARNote: These captioning style optionsonly have an effect on true digital closedcaptions. Not all captioning on digitalchannels is digital captioning--it dependson what the broadcaster is sending. If theclosed captioning for a program is notdigital, the Digital CC style settings will nothave an effect.