Thursday, December 4, 2008
About My58

Secondary Audio Program (SAP)

My58 broadcasts network programming in SAP for Spanish-speaking audiences.

SAP stands for Secondary Audio Program, a feature on almost every stereo TV set sold in the last several years. SAP is often used in the U.S. to provide Spanish-language audio for English-language television programs. En Español.

What is SAP?

SAP is an additional audio channel that can be received by all viewers with stereo television sets in markets where SAP is available. It can be used for any audio signal, but is most often used as a vehicle for a secondary language for English-language programming. Generally this feature is accessed through the remote control or located on the front of a television or VCR.

How do I get the Spanish-language audio on my Stereo TV set?

You can select SAP by pressing the menu button on your TV or on your remote control, selecting the audio function from the menu, and switching to SAP from mono or stereo. If this does not work, consult your manual.

I can't find which button to press. Where should I look?

On many sets, the audio channel can be switched by remote control or through a SAP switch located around the tuning panel or "on screen programming." Usually, there is a setting labeled SAP, AUDIO SELECT, B-AUDIO, MTS, or MENU. By changing the setting, you should be able to select SAP. Not all TV sets are alike, so you might want to check your instruction manual for all the details.

The shows on My58 with SAP are:

  • "According to Jim" - 6 p.m. weeknights
  • "CSI: Miami" - 9 p.m. Saturdays
  • "Friends" - 6:30 p.m. weeknights
  • "Simpsons" - 5 p.m. weeknights
  • "Still Standing" - 11:30 p.m. weeknights