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Campus Cable

The campus cable network is a television cable system that distributes videotape playbacks, news and other cable services, a student information bulletin board, satellite teleconferences, open captioning programs for the hearing impaired and video based distance learning classes. The library and most campus classrooms have viewing capability of the cable system.

Channel Listing

3. Channel 3 - Phoenix KTVK
5. CBS 5 - Phoenix KPHO
6. WB 6
7. CNN Headline News (Closed Captioned)
8. PBS Chg 8 KAET
9. CNN
10. Fox 10
11. MCC Bulletin Board
12. NBC
13. The Weather Channel
14. Channel 3 - Arizona
15. ABC 15 - Phoenix KNXV
16. TBS
17. MSNBC
18. MTV-U
19. KTVW - Spanish U

Channels 28-52 used for Video Playback

Faculty and students may request a video program be played back on the campus cable network by calling the Media Center at 17687. When the desired item is found in the On Line Public Catalog (OPAC), it is important to note the call number, which will help greatly when locating the material. A Laser Disc player is available on channel 52.

Channels 56 and 57
These channels are used to distribute live interactive MCC videoconferencing classes and events to and from remote sites.

Channels 58 and 59
Satellite channels provide programming such as live NASA feeds, PBS resource programming and special topic teleconferences. There are many teleconferences available that your department may be interested in purchasing. The Media Center can receive and distribute signals throughout the campus and help coordinate the event. Please call Jan Coolman at (480) 461-7622 to arrange downlinking services. The satellite channels are subject to change without notice.

 

Broadband Video System

The Broadband Video System is a way for students and instructors to view video tapes located in our Mesa Media Collection across the campus. If your location is setup for broadband use you will be able to use the telephone nearby, to control the playback of videos requested. In order to arrange for a video to be put on Broadband, please call our main number with the Title and Call Number and we will give you a Channel Number for your presentation. See instructions below for more information on how this system works.

Instructions for Broadband Playback

Please make sure your TV is on channel ____ ____.

Dial *58____ ____ and listen for the beep. After the beep, proceed with the keypad commands below. If the line is busy, hang up and dial the number below so that Media can reset the channel. You must leave the phone off the hook during playback to retain control.

Control your VCR or DVD with the following numeric commands.
1- Rewind
2- Play
3- Fast Forward
4- Stop
5- Pause
6- On screen Display
7- Arrow left
8- Arrow up
9- Arrow right
0- Arrow down
# - Enter
* - Menu
For assistance call 1-7687

 

 

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