The VCR is a 12 to 18 month old Panasonic (not digital).

The 'cable box' from TCI is digital.

The 2 are not compatible as far as recording channel control (local channel
codes vs universal channel codes), which must be done by changing the
channel on the cable box.  At least as far as I can learn from TCI.

So, if I can setup the computer to control the changing of the channel on
the cable box, turning the VCR on, and starting the recording
process.................!  Piece of cake.

Now, if I just knew what 'G' codes were?

Thanks for the help,
Gary



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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lim Wei Siong Vincent
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 6:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Computer - VCR connection


Hi Gary,

Interesting project that you are working on.  Methinks you have to approach
the manufacturer of your VCR to get hold of the coding they use.  They may
be using the G-codes but that depends on how old is your pet.

Gary Perkins wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> I want to control my VCR programming via my computer (program scheduling,
> on-off-record, etc.).
>
> Computer is hooked-up to TCI cable (att@home) and the TV cable service is
> also TCI (digital), while my VCR is not digital thus a problem recording.
>
> I'm looking for 'how-to' information sources, if it's possible at all.
>
> Thanks to all,
> Gary
>
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