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PVN is brought
to you by:
PVN is a proud
member of:
Contact us at:
video (at) isc.upenn.edu
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Here are some general questions you may have about
the Penn Video Network.
For help hooking up your TV or VCR, please visit our
Hook-Up Guide. For
troubleshooting reception problems, please visit our
Troubleshooting FAQ.
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The PVN transmission service - via your campus cable
- will continue to carry the broadcast channels that
are going digital. You do not need to purchase a new
TV or tuner to receive the PVN signal. In fact, you
don't need to do anything different to receive your
PVN signal - just connect your cable as normal, and
you are set to go!
The PVN signal is an ANALOG NTSC signal. If you are
purchasing a new television, make sure that your TV
has an NTSC tuner (many ATSC television tuners also
have backwards-compatible NTSC tuners, but not all
of them do).
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All regional off-air channels are capable of stereo
transmission over the Penn Video Network. Therefore,
if programming is produced in stereo and is transmitted
in stereo by the local affiliate, those customers
with stereo-capable television sets should receive
audio signals in stereo.
These channels include: KYW (NBC, 3); WPVI (ABC, 6);
WTXF (Fox, 9); WCAU (CBS, 10); WHYY (PBS, 12); WPHL
(WB, 17); WNJN (PBS, 23); WYBE (35); WLVT (PBS, 39);WGBS
(UPN, 57); WTGI (61).
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PVN is very proud of the success we have had in satisfying
the University's video needs. Our Programming
Advisory Board routinely reviews popular channel
requests, and regular channel additions have been
made based largely upon student demand. So, we are
very aware of the strong interest many residents have
for Comcast SportsNet. Unfortunately, we cannot offer
CSN at this time.
The key factor is that the PVN is a closed-circuit
cable system, with no connection to other cable TV
franchises. All of the programming that we receive
is acquired via satellite dish. CSN is not currently
available by satellite; it is instead passed from
one regional franchise to another where the different
cable plants intersect. So, presently, we are unable
to receive CSN or deliver it to campus.
While we face significant challenges, we do continue
to examine possible solutions, and we look forward
to one day featuring Comcast SportsNet in PVN's cable
lineup.
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Because the Penn Video Network is designed as an open-access
system to all customers, without the need for converter
or cable boxes, pay-per-view or select premium channels
are not available. Cost considerations make the network-wide
transmission of premium services an unfeasible proposition
at this time.
Penn Video Network offers the premium-styled PVN
Movie Channels. The PVN Movie Channels are presented
as a Penn-specific alternative to such channels, with
movies and programming selected by the University
community. These channels are automatically available
to all Penn Video Network customers at no extra cost.
Please refer to our Channel Lineup
for a complete listing of all Penn Video Network channels.
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The PVN is presented to the University to meet the
academic, informational, and recreational needs of
the Penn community. All programming decisions -- including
the channel lineup -- are a function of the PVN
Programming Advisory Board. This board is a representative
panel composed of students, faculty, and staff.
We understand that our viewers may be used to a different
lineup when they arrive at Penn. We work to present
as well-rounded a channel lineup as we are able. However,
sometimes technical hurdles prevent us from being
able to offer the channel you want.
Feedback from PVN viewers is regularly reviewed by
the Advisory Committee. Suggestions can be sent to
video @ isc.upenn.edu.
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| Currently, PVN does not broadcast in HD.
Please check our homepage for new developments. |
| PVN does not advocate the use of any DVR
over another. However, many residents do use them, and
have success with using them. Please contact your DVR's
manufacturer about using your DVR with the PVN channel
lineup. Make sure that you mention that you are working
with a closed-circuit campus system, and specify the difference
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Occasionally, a local (Philadelphia) team game (the
76ers, Flyers, Eagles, etc.) will be scheduled to
air but then the listed broadcaster will choose not
to air the game, or to air replacement programming.
This is called a sports blackout.
Blackout restrictions are determined by the professional
sports leagues and teams. Penn Video Network has no
control over blackout restrictions.
For more information, see
our page on sports blackouts.
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Penn Video Network is only available in ResNet-wired
buildings. For a listing of buildings with PVN, see
our Locations.
You can request a new video installation to your building,
though. To request a quote, send an email to video[at]isc.upenn.edu
with your building information. It generally takes
about one business week to formulate an accurate work
estimate for new building wiring.
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Yes.
More than 60 academic and adminstrative buildings
are currently wired for the Penn Video Network.
For costs and rates, as well to request an estimate
for installation and service, check our Locations
page.
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The Penn Video Network does its best to incorporate
all requests into the programming of the PVN Movie
Channels. If you are a faculty member wishing to
plan a movie event for your course, fill out the
online film
request form, or contact the PVN at video[at]isc.upenn.edu
to discuss the ways we can help.
All movie requests are taken into consideration by
the PVN programmers and the Movie Channel Managers.
To learn more about the movie channel, please see
the PVN Movie Channel Home
Page.
Because we determine each month's lineup 2 months
early, we regret that it is sometimes not possible
to accommodate last-minute requests.
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To learn more about the Video Bulletin Board (channel
2), please see the Video
Bulletin Board Home Page. There you will
find information about the channel, and you can fill
out the on-line form to place a message promoting
your student or departmental service or event.
The Video Bulletin Board service is offered free
of charge to all University of Pennsylvania student
groups and departments.
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We encourage all PVN viewers to make their needs and
voices heard: send us ideas through the feedback opportunities
on this website, or send email to video @ isc.upenn.edu.
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