Activating Description on TV

The steps for turning SAP on or off will vary depending on the brands and types of equipment. If you use an external box, such as a cable box or VCR/DVD, to control the channels, you will have to check the respective tuners. For exact information, your best bet is to consult the user manual.

Every television set is different. Here are some general guidelines on how to find and control the SAP on the television:

• First the TV must have stereo capabilities, as SAP splits the dialog into one channel and the Audio Description into the other.
• The SAP control may be located on your television set, labeled SAP, Audio Select, B-Audio, or MTS.
• Some remotes have a button on them labeled “MTS" (multi-channel television sound), "SAP" or "Audio Select." Try pressing this button repeatedly to cycle through the audio modes.
• If there’s no control on the TV set or remote, press the “Menu” button on your TV’s remote and look for “Audio Setup” or a similar option. Then, select the setting that says SAP or MTS.
• Once in the Audio menu, look for choices such as Setup, Audio Control, or Action.
• Older televisions may have a button inside the TV door.
• Once you’ve activated SAP, the TV will always broadcast the secondary audio channel when it is available. You should not need to turn it on again in the future.