Hi Gary,
There are those fancy remote controls that let you setup the VCR and TV
together. Despite not being the original manufacturer of the equipment, the
controls are able to communicate with the machine through the use of standard
codes. Sorry about leading you down the wrong road with G_code. G-code is
used for programme programming.
Anyway, here's a website that may have the information on the universal codes
that you are looking for.
http://www.oneforall.com/index2.html
. Gary Perkins wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Lim Wei Siong Vincent
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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
> >
> > PCBUILD's List Owner's:
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> Lim Wei Siong Vincent
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