Computer controlled VCRs

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1 total messages Started by Instructional Systems Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:52

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Author: Instructional Systems
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:52

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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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