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Video Compact Disc (VCD) Frequently Asked Questions
Video Compact Discs
(VCD) from INTELECOM offer stable and flexible delivery of
course content, whether used by students enrolled in one of
our distance learning courses or within classroom or computer
lab settings as a supplement to more traditional instruction.
This document is designed to answer questions you may have
regarding our VCD-delivered courses.
Which INTELECOM courses are available on VCD?
The following INTELECOM
courses are immediately available on VCD for both distance
learning and classroom (audiovisual) use:
Portrait of a Family
Taking the Lead
Will
my DVD player run Video CDs?
Most standalone
DVD players recognize CD-R and CD-RW formats and will run
Video CDs from INTELECOM. To check compatability of
your DVD player, click on the link below. Under "Select
format" select "VCD" then click "Search".
You will see a comprehensive list of players, by manufacturer,
that will play Video CDs.
www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers.php
What
is included on the VCDs?
Each VCD set includes
thirteen compact discs, each with two full-length video episodes.
Additional features include Windows Media Player 9 for Windows
98se or higher, FreeVCD player (Mac), correlated video transcripts
in PDF format, and Internet connectivity. All discs are professionally
packaged in easy-to-carry, snap-shut cases which offer maximum
protection and shelf-space savings.
Do the VCDs incorporate interactive exercises?
No. Each VCD set includes all 26 videos
episodes in their original and complete form, with no interruptions
or interactive exercises.
What are the minimum system requirements?
For PC: Pentium
class PC running Windows 98se or higher, with an internal
or external CD drive (4x or greater), stereo or monaural speakers.
For MACINTOSH: Power
PC (G3 or G4) running Mac OS 8.0 or 9.0, with an internal
or external CD drive (4x or greater), stereo or monaural speakers.
DVD: Video programs will run on most CD-R rated DVD players. Refer to manufacturer instructions.
What software is included?
Each VCD includes
Windows Media Player 9 (for 95, 98se, Me, 2000 users), Windows
Media Player 9 (for XP users) and Free VCD (for Mac users).
You will also need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your
system to view the transcripts. This program is can be downloaded
free from www.adobe.com.
Will
the VCDs play on Mac OS X?
To play the MPEG1
video files on each disk on systems running Mac OS X, you
must download the free VLC Media Player.
This is available
online at www.videolan.org/vlc/
The
Windows Media Player won't install on my Windows 95 system?
We apologize for this inconvenience.
A separate Media Player for Windows 95 is available.
Contact INTELECOM to receive a free copy of this player.
Instructions are provided for installing the player.
I
get an error message when I try to play the videos using Windows
Media Player 10?
The
videos were encoded for use on Windows Media Player 9.
To play the videos using Windows Media Player 10, open the
media player first. Select “Open”
in the media player and navigate to the .asx (video) files
on each VCD to play the episodes.
Can
the VCDs be duplicated by our college?
Yes. A licensed
college may duplicate VCD sets for students enrolled in the
course. This can be done off a master set purchased by the
college (separate materials fee applies for the master set).
Unlimited duplication rights are granted within INTELECOM’s
Master Distance Learning Course License Agreement.
Can the VCDs be used for broadcast, cablecast, Internet streaming or for distribution on a campus LAN or WAN?
INTELECOM does not
allow electronic transmission using the VCDs. Please contact
an INTELECOM representative about purchasing broadcast-quality
videotape masters, which may be used for transmission purposes.
Can student sets of the VCDs be used in the classroom, or for other audiovisual purposes on our campus?
Our standard distance learning license allows for the VCDs to be distributed only to students enrolled in the INTELECOM course. Public performance, classroom use, audiovisual or media lab use rights are not included in a standard distance learning license. These rights may be purchased separately.
Can students duplicate the VCDs?
Under no circumstances
may students duplicate the VCDs for distribution to other
students or assign duplication rights to students. It is your
college's responsibility to make sure these rights, or any
limitations, are communicated and enforced.
We want to transfer
our VCD masters to an outside firm to handle our duplication.
Is this possible?
We recognize that
many distance learning programs are unable to handle their
own duplication of audiovisual media. Under these circumstances
INTELECOM will often allow institutions to contract with an
outside vendor or commercial third party to provide this service.
However, written permission must be obtained in advance from
INTELECOM.
Can the video files on the VCDs be accessed directly for use within Blackboard, WebCT or other course management systems?
Yes. The video files
on the VCDs have been encoded for use on both PC and Mac.
To access the VCD from within your course management
system, link to the "AUTO-G.exe" file on the VCD, located
within the "Autoptn" folder. This file will open the VCD interface,
from which your student can play the video for either lesson
on the VCD.
Can the video on the VCDs be digitally stored on campus servers and short clips sampled to supplement online courses?
No. Under no circumstances
may the video files be digitally or otherwise edited, re-edited
or sampled. This includes the identification of clips within
digitally encoded episodes using techniques such as time code
indexing or "chaptering".
Are the video episodes on the VCDs closed-captioned?
No. However, each VCD includes a complete transcript for each episode in PDF format. These are found in the "Transcripts" folder. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer system to view these files. The Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free at www.adobe.com.
If you have other questions related to our VCD courses, please contact us
at (800) 576-2988 or customerservice@intelecom.org. We look forward to assisting
you.
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