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- From: instruct@tigger.jvnc.net (Instructional Systems)
- Subject: Computer controlled VCRs
- Message-ID: <1992Nov16.205227.16123@tigger.jvnc.net>
- Originator: instruct@tigger.jvnc.net
- Sender: Jay@Instruct
- Nntp-Posting-Host: tigger.jvnc.net
- Organization: JvNCnet, Princeton University, NJ
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:52:27 GMT
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- Controlling a VCR from a PC.
- Can anyone help with how to do this? What are my options? Can I use any VCR?
- Or do I need a special machine? If so where do I get it? I'm looking to be
- able to perform very simple functions (play, pause, fast forward, rewind...)
- on a standard home VHS machine, to the extent possible. I'm also hoping for
- a fairly simple solution, to the extent possible. Can a computer read the
- VHS sync track, or do i need a seperate time code on one of the audio tracks?
- And as for controlling it, is there a way to do this through the infra red
- remote technology already built into the VCR?
- All help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
- Thanks,
- Jay
-
- P.S. I have no email address, so either post a message here, give me a call
- at 212-627-7238, or leave your # & I'll call you.
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