Video decoding device for selecting embedded metadata and methods for use therewith

A video decoding device comprising:

• a metadata extraction device that extracts metadata and a video signal from a processed video signal, wherein the metadata is time-coded in accordance with at least one time stamp of the video signal, wherein the metadata extraction device generates a selected portion of the metadata based on selection data and the metadata;
• a metadata display generator, coupled to the metadata extraction device, that generates metadata display data in response to the selected portion of the metadata;
• a video decoder, coupled to the metadata extraction device, that decodes the video signal to generate a decoded video signal;
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• an output interface, coupled to the metadata display generator and the video decoder, that generates a video/metadata output by synchronizing the metadata display data to the decoded video signal in accordance with the at least one time stamp.