Why you see closed captioning instead of subtitles on your Sony TV

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Sony TVs are known for their high quality. There are many useful features presented on the device except for a wide range of different apps and video content. One of the features that are widely used by deaf or hard hearing people and users who try to learn a foreign language is the function of closed captioning.

However, not everyone knows that there are two similar features such as subtitles and closed captioning. They have slight differences, that’s why some users get confused when they know that they’ve disabled the subtitles, but they still see the text below while watching their favorite movies and TV shows. However, it’s important to know the differences between those 2 terms. Keep on reading.

Why the CC is displayed on your Sony TV

More and more people understand the benefits of subtitles while starting to use them. They can help you if you have problems with hearing, you can use the subtitles to learn some new words in case you try to learn a foreign language. Moreover, the subtitles can help you to understand the plot properly when the actors are speaking too quietly and you can’t understand.

However, not each person can notice the difference between the CC feature and the subtitles. To be honest, the difference isn’t much significant as you may think, but it can prevent you from getting annoyed. You also don’t worry that it’s only your problem, the TCL TV users also have the similar confusion. However, you shouldn’t worry so much, as we are here to help you and to let you understand all the nuances of using the Sony TV. So, let’s get down to the topic.

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What is the difference between subtitles and closed captioning

As was mentioned before, Sony TV has many options that are essential more certain groups of people. Closed Captioning and subtitles are widely used, however, not everyone understands the differences between them and knows which feature exactly they use. CC and subtitles both can help people with some hearing problems or those who try to learn a foreign language.

However, to understand better which feature you exactly need, you should understand the differences. Closed Captioning is used to turn into the text all actions and dialogues that can be viewed during the video content. So, it means, that each sound in the movie such as the cough, slap, music, etc, would be commented on at the bottom of the screen.

Subtitles are also textual messages at the bottom of the screen. However, even though the CC displays all the sounds during the viewing time, subtitles comment only on the dialogues between the actors. So, now you know the differences and may decide which feature is essential for you. However, if you need to disable this feature on Sony TV, you can do that.

Why use the CC feature

Closed Captioning is a great Accessibility feature that can help many people. It’s essential for those who have some health problems such as har-hearing, autism, ADD, etc. While watching their favorite content, the CC feature helps to make it clear for users.

However, where does the CC display? Basically, each moment that sound can’t be produced, you’d see Closed Captioning. It can help people understand changes in the mood of the actors, or better be involved in the movie in case the background sound is important for the plot.

So, as you can see, Sony TV developers have cared a lot about all their users. With the CC feature, i’s much easier to practice and improve your skills in a foreign language, and you can also better be involved in all events of the movie in case, you needed to mute the sound also.

How to disable the CC feature on Sony TV via the Menu

Nowadays Sony TV provides you with an opportunity to use the Digital and Analog CC. Many people find the CC a great feature, however, there are still users who need to disable it, as they feel bothered by the text at the bottom of the content. Fortunately, there’s a way to switch off the CC on Sony TV. To do that, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

  • First of all, you should open the menu of your Sony TV.
  • After that, you should head to the “Preferences” section and tap on the “Setup” option.
  • Then, you should click on the “Closed Captioning” tab.
  • To complete the process, you should tap on the “Caption Vision“.

Since then, you’ll be able to watch the clear image without any text displayed at the bottom. For a better viewing experience, you can also disable the ads on Sony TV, as they often distract you from viewing and bother. In this way, your time spent would be much better.

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How to disable the CC feature on Sony TV via the CC button

There’s one more way to disable the CC on your Sony TV, in case you’ve got annoyed by it. The method that would be shown below is much easier, however, you should make sure that your Sony remote is provided with the CC button to be able to get rid of the comments at the bottom of the screen. The remote is one of the most important things that come with the TVs and needs to be paired with the TVs. So, to disable the CC, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

  • First of all, you should pick up your remote control.
  • After that, you should tap on the “CC” button until the Sony TV settings would be displayed.
  • Then, you should keep pressing the “CC” button until the “Closed Captions: Off” message would be displayed on the screen.
  • To complete the process, you should tap on the “Return” option.

Since then, no more text would be displayed at the bottom of your Sony TV. So, you can fully enjoy your viewing experience and watch thousands of interesting movies, TV shows, and videos with your friends and family. As you can notice, even though the CC feature is quite useful, it’s also simple to disable it.

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