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What is “SAP”?

• “SAP” stands for “Secondary Audio Program”. It is an alternative audio channel embedded within a broadcast signal that caters to special needs groups such as the visually impaired or Spanish speaking viewers. It is sometimes referred to as “MTS”, which stands for “Multichannel Television Sound”.

What special features will typically be heard in the “SAP” audio?

• Most of the time the “SAP” audio will sound no different than the main audio program. Some network programs will have a narrator’s voice describing the characters and activities taking place on the screen. Other network programs, especially sporting events, will have Spanish dialogue. During severe weather and other emergency events the “SAP” audio will include a narrator’s voice relaying the details of those alerts and warnings.

I receive my television programs over-the-air using an antenna and a digital television. How do I select between the main audio and the “SAP”?

• Some SANYO, SYLVANIA and MAGNAVOX televisions have a button on the original remote control labeled “AUDIO” for this purpose.
• Some PANASONIC televisions have a button on the original remote control labeled “SAP” for this purpose.
• Some EMERSON televisions have a button on the original remote control labeled either “AUDIO” or “SAP” for this purpose.
• Some ELEMENT and WESTINGHOUSE televisions have a button on the original remote control labeled “MTS” for this purpose.
• Some HISENSE and INSIGNIA televisions have a button on the original remote control labeled “MTS/SAP” for this purpose.
• Some LG televisions can be adjusted via the on-screen menu. Press the “Q.MENU” button on the remote, then select “SAP”, then select “stereo” for the main audio program, then select “EXIT”.

I receive my television programs over-the-air using an antenna with a converter box and an old analog television. How do I select between the main audio and the “SAP”?

• Some SANYO and MAGNAVOX converter boxes have a button on the remote control labeled “AUDIO” for this purpose.
• The DTVPAL+ converter box can be adjusted via the on-screen menu. Press the “MENU” button on the remote, then select “SETUP”, then select “AUDIO SETUP”, then select “AUDIO LANGUAGE”, then select “PRIMARY” for the main audio program, then select “STEREO”.
• The DTA800B converter box can be adjusted via the on-screen menu. Press the “MENU” button on the remote, then select “AV SETTINGS”, then select “AUDIO CONTROLS”, then select “MAIN” for the main audio program.
• Some INSIGNIA converter boxes can be adjusted via the on-screen menu. Press the “MENU” button on the remote, then select “AV SETTINGS”, then select “SOUND”, then select “STEREO” for the main audio program.

I receive my television programs from COMCAST / XFINITY via a cable box connected to my television. How do I select between the main audio and the “SAP”?

• Some COMCAST/XFINITY boxes have button on the remote control labeled “LANG” for this purpose. On some boxes, simply pushing the “LANG” button twice will toggle the audio program.
• On some boxes, navigation of the onscreen menus is required. Press the “LANG” button to access the onscreen menu. Use the “2” or “8” button to step up or down to select between “SPA” or “ENG”, then press the “ENTER” button. Use the “4” button to exit the menu.
• I receive my television programs from DirecTV via a receiver connected to my television. How do I select between the main audio and the “SAP”?

If you have a Standard receiver or a DVR:1. Press the MENU button on your DIRECTV remote control2. Select PARENTAL, FAV’S & SETUP3. Select SYSTEM SET-UP4. Select AUDIO5. Choose LANGUAGE and select your language of choice

If you have an HD receiver or an HD DVR:1. Press the MENU button on your DIRECTV remote control2. Select SETTINGS & HELP3. SELECT SETTINGS4. SELECT AUDIO5. Choose LANGUAGE and select your language of choice

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