Playback of video recording

摘要

A video playback device having a facility to display subtitle data 22 together with video data 21 is arranged to switch automatically to a predetermined subtitle set 222 when in fast forward mode. This allows special messages readable at fast forward speeds to be automatically delivered to a display unit 23 during fast forward mode. Subtitles readable at fast forward speeds may be provided by content providers, for example to convey a sponsor's advertisement, or as an aid to navigation of the content