FAQ : Can I view closed captions on my computer when I play a DVD movie?

     No. When a person watches a DVD or videotape on their television set, the captions are displayed because they pass through a decoding chip that is built into the television or the separate decoder box attached to a TV. Computers do not have built-in decoding chips; therefore, they do not have the capability to pass on the captions normally seen on a television.

     Keep in mind that subtitled DVDs can be viewed on your computer by activating the subtitle option in the on-screen menu. The technology that delivers subtitles is different from the technology that delivers closed captions, which accounts for the difference in how they appear.