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Subtitles are text versions (transcriptions) of the audio content displayed on the TV screen. They provide hearing support and help you in situations where you can't raise the volume. Subtitles are also a useful tool for studying a language, such as when watching the news and enjoying your favorite foreign dramas.
Notes:
- The subtitle feature is available for TV broadcasts, streaming, and other content (such as apps). However, availability depends on the TV station, app, and content.
- Subtitles include sound effects and scenic narration, but whether non-speech elements are available depends on the content.
Turn on subtitles (closed captions) on your TV
Enable Subtitle (Closed Caption) without a CC/AD button.
- On the TV remote control, press the [...] button.
- Select CC/Subtitles.
- Select On or preferred language.
Enable Subtitle (Closed Caption) with a CC/AD button.
- On the TV remote control, press the CC/AD button.
- Select On.
Note: By default (factory settings), the CC/AD button works as the CC button. If the CC/AD button works as the AD button, please refer to How to set the CC button to Audio description on your Google TV™ and change the setting so that it functions as the CC button.
Preferred subtitle settings for streaming contents (not for TV broadcast)
You can change the Language, Text size, and Subtitle style:
- On the TV remote control, press the Quick Settings button.
- Select Settings .
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Subtitle settings.
- Select your preferred item: Language, Text size, or Subtitle style.
Note: These models have NO SUBTITLE (CC) button on the remote control.
How to display subtitles on the TV screen
- On the TV remote control, press the MENU button.
- Select Subtitle.
- Select OK.
- Select your preferred language.
Subtitles for TV broadcasts
Select the type of subtitles:
- Basic: These subtitles only display the audio portion of the content.
- For hard of hearing: These subtitles display the audio portion and non-speech elements of the content, such as the sound of someone knocking on a door.
How to change the settings:
- On the TV remote control, press the Quick Settings button.
- Select System.
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Subtitle settings.
- Select Broadcast.
- Select Subtitle.
- Select Basic or For hard of hearing.
How to set the optional language setting:
- On the TV remote control, press the Quick Settings button.
- Select System.
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Subtitle settings.
- Select Broadcast.
- Select Primary Language or Secondary Language.
Subtitles for streaming and other content
Optionally, you can change the Language, Text size, and Subtitle style:
- On the TV remote control, press the Quick Settings button.
- Select System
- Select Accessibility.
- Select Subtitle settings.
- Select Streaming and other content.
- Select your preferred item: Language, Text size, or Subtitle style.
Note: These models have a SUBTITLE (CC) button on your remote control.
How to display subtitles on the TV screen
- The subtitle feature is enabled by pressing the SUBTITLE (CC) button on the TV remote control.
- This feature is available for TV broadcasts and apps (subtitles may not be available for all content).
Subtitles for TV broadcasts
Two types of subtitles may be available, depending on the TV program.
Press the SUBTITLE (CC) button on the TV remote control, then select either Basic or For hard of hearing.
Subtitles for apps
Whether an app supports the subtitle feature depends on the app itself.
