Using the closed caption decoder (cont.)
Important:
uses for closed captioning
Closed captioning was initially designed so tha_ those with hearing
difficulties can enjoy viewing television more. However, closed
captioning can also be used in other ways, such as:
• helping children learn to read,
• learning a foreign language, and
• using the television without disturbing othe,rs.
If you cannot display any captions on the screen, please keep in
mind that not all broadcasters, video tapes, or laserdiscs supply
closed caption signals.
Additionally, captions will not appear if you are playing a video
tape that is worn or deteriorated, or if you are switching from
STILL mode or SEARCH mode to PLAY mode on a Laser Disc
player that cannot decode closed captioned signals when usiLng
these features.
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