Registration also gives CET the opportunity to provide special offers and options online to visitors and to people who provide financial support to CET.
As you can see, you can always go in and change the settings.
Also, the "Remember Me" function works on the computer and browser in which it was set up. For example, if you registered on CETconnect on your laptop, your desktop computer will remember you on CETconnect only if you go into your My CET area and check the box that says "Save My Password on This Computer".
Why won't the video appear?
The videos on CETconnect.org open in a pop-up window. Pop-up blockers may prevent you from viewing the videos. Here are some hints to disable pop-up blockers:
- Internet Explorer 6.0 has an active pop-up blocker turned on by default. This feature can be turned off by selecting TOOL, POP-UP BLOCKER followed by TURN OFF POP-UP BLOCKER.
- Internet Explorer 7.0, select the TOOLS menu on the top right of the page, scroll to the pop-up blocker option, and select TURN OFF POP-UP BLOCKER.
- Norton Anti Virus: For users running Norton anti-virus, there are 2 controls that must be disabled: 1) the pop-up blocker and 2) the ad blocker.
- Other Pop-up Blockers may exist on the Google Toolbar, the Yahoo Toolbar, an anti-virus package, or other software. Please read your products documentation for turning off popup bockers.
Why does the video stutter and sometimes stop?
Optimum viewing on CETconnect.org requires a broadband connection, such as cable, DSL or IP over power lines broadband. CET strongly recommends that users with a slow connection ( e.g., a dial up with a connection less than 56Kbs) should not attempt to play the video on this site. Either the video will not play at all or it will take a very long time to start and then will not play smoothly. All other non-video features of this site should work fine.
What do I need to do to watch CETconnect videos on an Apple computer?
CETconnect videos work best with the latest, free version of Windows Media Player; they are not compatible with Quick Time or Real Player. You can download for free the latest version of Windows Media Player. Mac users should download the latest version of Flip4Mac™.
No matter what I do, the video won't play. What else can I try?
Sometimes companies and organizations install blockers to keep people from watching video online because the video uses a lot of "bandwidth" that slows file retrieval, email and other critical business-based tasks. Others do this for security reasons.
Also, you can find helpful troubleshooting information on the Microsoft website.
Why does the size of the video seems distorted in Firefox?
You may not have the Windows Media Player plugin for Firefox installed. Mozilla provides a step-by-step process for installing the plugin on their support site..
Why does the video screen goes black intermittently during playback while using Firefox?
You may need to adjust your video accelarion settings. Right-click on the player and select ''Options''. In the ''Video Acceleration'' panel, lower the tool bar to adjust the settings.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TYPES OF VIDEOS PRESENTED ON CETconnect
How do I get my video on CETconnect?
CETconnect differs from YouTube and other video-based sites in the quality of content and delivery. We strive to provide the highest quality in both the video and the content. Through special projects, and in the content areas on CETconnect, there are opportunities for people to provide videos for playing on CETconnect.org or to work with us in creating a video.
How does CETconnect choose which topics or videos to put online?
CETconnect has a Content Management Team which reviews all video requests, and discusses ideas for what to include on CETconnect. We would be delighted to hear from you! Here are a list of CET staff members and their content areas.
How do I find what I'm looking for?
CETconnect provides several ways for you to find videos of interest.
- If you are looking for a specific topic, you can use the online search, which will bring up all references to the words you use in your search.
- CETconnect also features a sitemap with a listing of and inks to all the pages on the site.
- in each category you can see all the videos listed when you click on the "video library" of that content area.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CET TELEVISION
What's all this talk about digital television, or DTV?
DTV – digital television – is a new, over-the-air broadcasting system that will go into effect nationwide on February 17, 2009. CET has a wealth of accurate, factual information available on digital television. You can read about it -- and watch videos about it -- on our DTV webpage and there's additional information on CET's TechInfo blog. CET's technical staff is also available to answer questions. You can email us at TechInfo@cetconnect.org, or call (513) 381-4033 during regular business hours.
What happens with CET & Channel 48 after February 17, 2009?
CET will still be on the air. The analog channel designation of "48" will go away; you will be able to receive CET on digital channel 34. Because digital transmission offers greater capabilities, in addition to better quality, there are also "subchannels" of CET you can watch: CET's High Definition channel, CET World, CET Create, and CET Kids. Click here to get more information and click here to see the program schedule for these channels.
Who decides what programs to put on the air?
As a PBS station, CET receives much of its programming through that organization. In addition, there are other entities that distribute programs to public television stations. Finally, CET is open to reviewing programs and films produced by independents and other organizations.
In getting things on the air, CET's program director has to weigh many factors. Also,
CET has a Community Service Advisory Committee which advises CET in local programming and projects.
Why can't I watch my favorite programs online?
CETconnect provides a wide variety of videos, a number of which are programs produced by CET and for CET. We also provide links to videos of PBS programs and websites that feature these types of videos. You can find local program information here, and click here for a list of PBS programs that can be viewed online.
Programs will become available online more often in the future. Many of the older programs either were unable to procure online rights, or were produced before the opportunity existed.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COOKIES
What are cookies?
A "cookie" is a small, unique piece of data or information that is sent by a web server -- in this case the CETconnect web server -- and stored in your web browser. Cookies are used by many websites.
Why does CETconnect use cookies?
CETconnect uses this tool (cookies) for My CET, which helps you personalize CETconnect to reflect your preferences. CETconnect sends a cookie when you tell CETconnect to "Remember me" on the "Join Our Community" page. That cookie contains your CETconnect log in information.
A cookie cannot get data from your computer, access your hard drive, or retrieve any personal information.
How do I get my computer to allow cookies from CETconnect?
The process takes only a few moments of your time.
If you use Internet Explorer:
- At the top of your web browser, go to "Tools" and then select "Internet Options."
- Click on the tab that is labeled "Privacy".
- Click on the button that is labeled "Sites".
- Copy the CETconnect web address – http://www.cetconnect.org/ -- and paste it into the area marked "Address of website" and then click "Allow."
- Close the window by clicking each "OK" button.
If you use Firefox:
- Click "Tools" and then selection "Options" and highlight the "Privacy" icon.
- In the center area labeled "cookies" click the button labeled "Exceptions."
- Copy the CETconnect web address – http://www.cetconnect.org/ -- and paste it into the area marked "Address of website" and then click "Enable."
- Click "Close" and then "OK" to complete the actions.
You can always go in and reset everything.
But won't that reduce my privacy?
CET and CETconnect values your privacy and has set up a policy which we follow to ensure that your privacy is protected. You can read that policy online.