Appendix 2 – Access to Described Video The following table presents information on methods of accessing DV as provided by the BDU members of the DV
Once the list is created and saved it will now appear in the EPG as a selectable option when pressing guide. This option remains in the EPG u
Once activated, is the selection of the DV audio track retained or must it be occasionally reactivated? Please elaborate. [√ ] default settin
3) Bell TV - Fibe TV Distinct buttons presses: From watching live TV with the remote: 1. Press TRIANGLE (settings) to launch the Settings menu 2.
Selecting general will take you to the next screen bellow where the user can then select “Descriptive Video”
From here the user can either enable or disable Descriptive Video. Enabling Descriptive Video will activate the feature for channels where it
[√ ] default setting (set-and-forget) [ ] must be occasionally reactivated (e.g., after a channel change) [ ] other
4) Cogeco How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide separate
change) [ ] other For DCTs the setting remains in place until changed; for DTAs it has to be reset every time the channel is changed. Analog service
Step 2
The customer’s selection of DV mode is confirmed by a flashing notifier as shown below for 6 seconds: Pressing the B button again toggles the D
Step 3
Step 4
Once activated, is the selection of the DV audio track retained or must it be occasionally reactivated? Please elaborate. [X] default setting (set-a
5) MTS Allstream How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide se
or on. This effectively provides a one-button solution for switching between the normal audio track and the DV audio track. For example, a customer
Step Brief description of user action required 1 Assume a customer has chosen to set the STB audio to default to “DVS” and to program button “C” on
Currently, the notification regarding which audio track is activated is a five-second, on-screen text message. MTS is exploring the possibility of tr
Step Brief description of user action required 1 To activate DV on the main TV, press the “wrench” button on the front of the RG2200 or the “Menu” b
2 Press “Select” to display “TV Set-up Menu” on-screen. 3 If DV is required on TV 1, skip Step 3 and proceed to Step 4. If DV is required on TV 2
5 Press “Select” to switch “English” to “DVS” on-screen. (To deactivate DV, press “Select” to switch “DVS” to “English”.) 6 Press “Exit” to retur
Distinct buttons presses: 1 for on, another 1 for off On-screen selections: No on-screen navigation is required to activate or de-activate DV rec
DV remains activated for all channels until the customer deactivates DV. Where a programming service does not provide normal program audio on the DV
6) Rogers How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide separate
Rogers – Detailed Instructions Detailed Remote Instructions - Accessing Described Video Service (DVS) Programming on Rogers Ontario (SA Explorer) Dig
ii) Moving immediately to the right of the Settings button is a circle with four parts (Left, Top, Right, and Bottom) with a “Select” button in the mi
conjunction with the DVS Complimentary Standard Definition Digital Box Program, or separately through the Rogers Call Centre for courier delivery.
7) SaskTel 1. How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide sepa
Some programs include an audio description, which is a second audio stream that is audible with the primary audio and provides a description of the vi
3. Highlight Secondary Audio, and then press OK. 4. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight Use secondary audio if available, and then press OK 5. H
Once activated, is the selection of the DV audio track retained or must it be occasionally reactivated? Please elaborate. [X] default setting (set-an
8) Shaw Direct How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide sepa
2) Bell Satellite TV Distinct buttons presses: All major DV channels are available in Bell’s 2 digit channel tier which allows a DV customer to simp
9) Shaw Cablesystems How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provid
The Descriptive Video Service audio selection is a one time selection to turn on. As such, for the benefit of visually impaired customers and their fa
Shaw Cablesystems Screen Captures
10) Telus How does a subscriber access an embedded DV audio track? If multiple interfaces exist (e.g. in different regions), please provide
On-screen selections: DV audio is also available on the main broadcast channels for which Bell distributes DV by switching to the alte
A user can identify if the program is broadcasting with DV by selecting info on the remote while tuned to the main channel in the EPG. (DV) wi
An additional feature of Bell TV Satellite STB is a favourite list option. This allows customers to create up to 4 user defined channel lists that ca
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