TV captions
A forced subtitle track can intentionally contain only a few lines
Some subtitle tracks translate only selected dialogue or onscreen text.
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Practical reading about screens, players, Canadian viewing and the decisions behind a better setup.
Accessibility (1)Account security (35)Android TV storage (2)Android audio (2)Android development (2)App compatibility (1)Apple TV (5)Apple TV accessibility (1)Apple TV audio (1)Apple TV remote (3)Audio formats (3)Bluetooth audio (2)Broadcasters and channels (18)Browser development (1)Business enquiries (1)Canadian film discovery (48)Canadian viewing (4)Choosing a service (3)Choosing a setup (3)Chrome (1)Countries, language & schedules (9)Device help (23)Device setup (2)Devices & players (1)Film and programme choices (14)Fire TV (1)Firefox (2)Formuler (2)Geography and language (90)Google Cast (1)Google TV (2)Guide & replay (1)HDMI audio (1)HDMI video (1)HTTP delivery (12)Home networking (20)Internet decisions (12)Kodi (5)LG webOS (4)MAG Linux (2)Movies and series (1)Music, performance and film editions (7)NVIDIA SHIELD (2)Network & performance (1)Network troubleshooting (32)Picture and sound (6)Plans and accounts (5)Platform advice (135)PlayStation (3)Privacy & account safety (1)Privacy and security (6)Privacy decisions (10)Programme guides and viewing choices (49)Programme identities and formats (4)Programme identity and viewing (32)Programme research (100)Remote controls (1)Roku (2)Samsung Tizen (5)Sports (150)Sports & viewing decisions (1)Streaming device power (1)Streaming measurements (12)TV accessibility (2)TV app management (1)TV captions (6)Troubleshooting (3)Using the player (2)VIDAA (1)VLC Android (8)VLC desktop (6)Video formats (16)Viewing away from home (2)Viewing decisions (27)Web browsers (1)Windows (11)Xbox (2)iPad (2)iPhone (1)macOS (4)
Video formats
A chapter label is not necessarily a separate video file
Chapters can describe navigation within a media container.
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Browser media support, smoothness and power use are separate questions
A browser being able to decode a format does not by itself establish smooth playback or low power use for the intended configuration.
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iPhone
Hiding an iPhone video window is different from closing it
A small video can be moved beyond the screen edge without using its close action.
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Automatically appearing text may not be a provider-supplied track
A device can display transcription or translation under supported conditions.
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Windows
Windows system sound can work while the player is silent
Applications can have independent volume and output choices.
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