Zenith ZLD15A1 Operating Manual & Warranty

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Closed caption functionClosed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words whichthen appear on the television screen in a form similar to subtitles. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dia-logue and narration of television programs.Using Closed Captions26206-3652Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of televi-sion programs. For prerecorded programs, program dialogue canbe arranged into captions in advance. It’s possible to caption alive program by using a process called real-time captioning, whichcreates captions instantly. Real-time captioning is normally doneby professional reporters using a machine shorthand system andcomputer for translation into English.Captioning is an effective system for the hearing-impaired, and itcan also aid in teaching language skills.• The picture at left shows a typical caption.• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals.• Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting FromCC1 to CC4, you can choose which signal you view. CC1 is usually the signal with the captions, whileAnother mode might show demonstration or programming information.• Your TV might not receive caption signals normally in the following situations.Poor reception conditions are encountered:• IGNITION:Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black spots or horizontal streaking. Usually caused by interference fromautomobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.• GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits and follows two paths. One is the direct path and the other isreflected off tall buildings, hills or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna mayimprove 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 necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture.An old, bad, or illegally recorded tape is played.Strong, random signals from a car or airplane interfere with the TV signal.The signal from the antenna is weak.The program wasn’t captioned when it was produced, transmitted, or taped.Caption TipsFOLLOW ME