DIGITAL VIDEO PORTAL (DVP)Is meant to provide access, via the PPS network, to 4 tuners that are capable of playing cable TV channels, DVDs, and VCR tapes.

LOGIN – HOW TO…Works only from PPS network, not from home 1. Open Internet Explorer.2. Type “dvp.” 3. Click enter.

4. Use your PPS username (first.lastname) and confidential password to login to the system.

TUNERS - SETUP The first 3 tuners

are set to specific COX Cable television stations and will not be changed.

The fourth tuner will be set to PSET (Channel 47) and will also be available for playing building administrator approved TV channels, DVDs, or VCR tapes.

TUNERS – HOW TO The screen shot below shows

the interface as you will see it when you login.

You will select the Tuner you would like to view by clicking on the name shown on the right hand side.

Note that clicking on the channel number and/or log on the left will not select the Tuner.

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Important – The system does not work while wireless is on.

FULL SCREEN VIEW

2 Possible Ways:

1. “Full” button – This will not allow you to stop, if needed.

2. The “Green” arrow – This will open a new window, allowing to stop.

Authorization to play videos/TV programming on the fourth tuner can only be obtained in advanced by using the CHANGE OF CONTENT form, which can be located within the network (not at home):

1. In the URL, type “csi” 2. Under “Forms and Reports, select “Forms”3. On the left hand side, select “General School Forms”4. Open the pdf or Word format of the “Digital Video Portal (DVP)

Change of Content Request Form”

This request form must be signed by your building administrator only, not by the Librarian.

Once the form has been signed, it will be given to the Librarian who is assigned to set the tuner to the requested content or station.

Again, do not forget, in order to play a video or TV station, the form must be approved by your building administrator.

CHANGE OF CONTENT FORM

Any staff member can access and view what is playing on the 4 Tuners, using either their laptop or desktop computers, within the Network (not at home).Content can be viewed on the computer’s monitor, Multimedia system also known as MCPS, Promethean systems, or by using portable data projectors.

Remember that it will not work: On televisions With Wireless

Only the school library Media Specialist can change the tuner 4.• Please note that on that 4th tuner, teachers cannot stop or pause.• On the fourth Tuner, this functionality is primarily for displaying a

limited number of TV channels or common video content to the entire school.Examples: Broadcast of the Presidential Inauguration A taped message from Your Principal or the PPS Superintendent.

WHO CAN ACCESS AND VIEW WHAT IS PLAYING?

Thank you very much!

Andree CartenTechnology Resource Teacher