Turn closed captioning on or off on X1 with your TV box.
Those who have difficulty with hearing can use closed caption.It helps with immersion and involves the viewer more in what is happening on screen.If you want to know how to turn on or off closed caption on the Xfinity range of devices, this is the video for you.
Closed caption is different from subtitles.If you are one of the millions of Americans who have difficulty hearing, you will know that they are completely different systems.
For the hearing impaired, subtitles are useful.For people who speak English as a second language, subtitles offer written translation in your native language so you can follow the dialog on screen.The strength of subtitles is not useful for viewers with hearing difficulties.
The closed caption is different.They are designed for the hard of hearing who can't follow the audio track on the screen.The text will include the dialog like subtitles but will also have other audio cues depending on what is happening.You can see the dialog when you use CC.These are things that the hearing impaired can understand.
The voice remote for the X1 is a popular feature.It's doubly useful for accessibility as you can use voice commands to control the system or standard remote control commands.
If you use the mic button on the remote, you can turn on closed caption.CC should be on your screen.To turn them off again, repeat the command.
The remote can be used to control closed caption.Like this:
Like most CC systems, the X1 allows you to change text size, color, spacing and style.You can modify your options to a degree here.
The setup will be slightly different if you don't use the X1 but have a different box.I don't know if the X1 has a voice remote, but you will have to use the standard remote and menus to turn closed caption on or off.The closed caption will work the same way, but getting to them is different.
Background can be used to change the look and feel of CC on the device.You can either set the background color or leave it transparent.
Some devices are not compatible with closed caption.Older TV boxes like the 3250, 4250 and 8300 are not compatible with closed caption.Here you can find the list of devices.You will need to enable it on your TV if you have one of these.
The result will be the same regardless of whether you enable it on your TV or TV box.CC on your TV may result in a better experience if you have a newer TV and older box.
CC should look a lot like the above because different manufacturers have different menu layout and names.
Before I began researching these pieces, I had no idea how important closed caption was.I now have a better appreciation for the hearing impaired.Everyone knows how to turn on or off closed caption on the X1.Hope it helps!
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