Closed captioning can be seen on all TV sets that have enabled the CC feature.

Whether you provide the caption file (.cap), the script or just the media, USA Dubs will manage your job from start to finish.  USA Dubs uses only the highest quality digital encoders to close caption your media.  In most cases, we can supply our clients with “open caps” for easy approval of closed captioning jobs.  “Open caps” are burned into the video image and do not need to be used with a TV set with a decoder.  They are generally provided to our clients as computer media files, easily viewed on a PC or MAC.

Captioning services for both SD and HD formats are available.  In Standard Definition, closed captions and V-chip information are hidden in the Line 21 data area found in the vertical blanking of the television signal.  Line 9 is the data area designated for HD closed captions.  As mandated by the FCC, all TV sets with screens larger than 13” that are sold in the US must have built-in decoders for both closed captions and V-Chip information.

Regardless of what your media is being used for, it is crucial to keep in mind that captions supply access.  Almost one-third of the American population can use captions to “hear” television.  Here are some facts about your potential audience that you might not know:

• One in twelve Americans are deaf or hearing impaired
• One in ten Americans speak English as a second language
• One in six Americans –children & functionally illiterate adults—are learning to read

V-Chip Encoding

Each day an overwhelming number of TV channels and programs reach our homes.  With such limitless access, many parents are worried that their young children may be watching programs with content that is unsuitable for their age.  To remedy this, V-chip, also known as “viewer control” chip, electronically reads television program ratings granting parents the ability to block out programs regarded as inappropriate for their children.

As part of the closed captioning process, USA Dubs can encode your SD and HD programming. The process is easy and beneficial.  Along with the ratings, shown above, there are five required content labels if applicable to the program material.  They are:

D – Suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex)
L – Coarse or crude language
S – Sexual situations
V – Violence
FV – Fantasy Violence (children’s programming only)

Call us today to make the most of USA Dubs’ duplication services for a complete solution to your captioning & distribution needs.
USA Dubs also offers subtitling in addition to our closed captioning services. 

Closed Captioning FAQ's

What is Closed Captioning (CC) ?
Closed captioning presents a transcription of the audio portion of a program as it takes place.  Its intended use is for the hearing impaired.  However, it is also used by those learning to read, learning to speak a foreign language or for those in a noisy environment where it would be difficult to hear the audio. Closed captioning can be seen on all TV sets that have enabled the CC feature
What are “open captions” ?
“Open captions” or “open caps” are captions that are able to be seen to all viewers and does not require a decoder. USA Dubs can provide its clients with open caps as a digital file, on VHS or DVD when approving a closed captioning job.
What are subtitles ?
Subtitles, much like captioning, translate dialogue and on-screen text. Subtitles presume the viewer can hear, but does not understand the language that is being spoken.
What is V-Chip ?
The V-chip, also known as “viewer control” chip, electronically reads television program ratings granting parents the ability to block out programs regarded as inappropriate for their children. V-Chip is based upon the TV Parental Guidelines rating system established by the National Association of Broadcasters. For a complete list of the guidelines, look for further information here. These guidelines are applicable to most televised programming excluding sports and news shows.

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