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Interactive control of a Sony Betamax video recorder (model SLO-320) by means of a personal computer (TRS-80 or Apple II) to form a low cost computer-aided instructional system.
BYTE Jul 1980 (v.5#7) pg. 116

Tip on controlling the POWER and RECORD buttons on a VCR using a universal RF (radio frequency) remote control that is activated by an X-10 module.
ELECTRONIC HOUSE Aug 1996 (v.11#4) pg. 58

Automatic power switch turns your TV receiver on whenever the VCR is turned on. Useful when using the VCR as the channel tuner.
ELECTRONICS HOBBYISTS HANDBOOK 1993 pg. 83

Getting the most from your video recorder. A versatile distribution system uses splitters to feed signals from your antenna to either VCR or TV. Using the right splitters will improve images.
ELEMENTARY ELECTRONICS Jul-Aug 1980 (v.20#4) pg. 65

Tip on protecting the tape slot of your VCR by fitting it with an acrylic cover held in place with Velcro.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #388 May 1998 (v.48#5) pg. 99

Build this wireless remote pause control for your VCR. Use a flashlight to activate and shut off from anywhere in a typical room. Est. cost: $10.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1984 (v.1#1) pg. 80

Dual video amplifier. Allows you to use two VCR's with one TV receiver/monitor and dub from one VCR to the other (using direct audio and video inputs) without swapping cables or flipping switches. Est. cost: $25.
MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Aug 1986 (v.3#8) pg. 36
Correction MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Oct 1986 (v.3#10) pg. 5

Build your own 2-wheel cart for hauling portable video gear around and getting it into and out of a station wagon without damage.
PHOTOMETHODS Dec 1977 (v.20#12) pg. 26

Build an automatic power switch that powers up your TV monitor whenever your VCR is turned on.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Nov 1992 (v.9#11) pg. 43

Extra-long turn-on delay (one or two weeks) for an electrical device can be achieved by combining this video-signal detector circuit with almost any VCR.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] Dec 1994 (v.11#12) pg. 30

Circuit activates a relay when a video signal is detected. Used to turn on a manually-operated TV receiver when a VCR does not have a switched AC receptacle.
POPULAR ELECTRONICS [2] May 1996 (v.13#5) pg. 74

Build this video sync stabilizer. Eliminate the vertical roll problem encountered when some older VCR's are mated to a newer TV receiver. Est. cost: $65.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jan 1982 (v.53#1) pg. 45

Build this automatic commercial editor for your VCR. Part 1. Tape black-and-white late-night movies without commercials by means of this device which detects color commercials and stops the recorder.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1982 (v.53#12) pg. 43
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1983 (v.54#2) pg. 20

Build this automatic commercial editor for your VCR. Part 2.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Feb 1983 (v.54#2) pg. 57

Color processor/noise filter video accessory. Use to create professional fades, reduce noise, and correct color errors in video recordings. Est. cost: $139.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1983 (v.54#12) pg. 49

Macro-Scrubber. Build this stabilizer to "clean up" pre-recorded video tapes that use the "Macrovision" copy-protection scheme.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1987 (v.58#12) pg. 49, 71
Correction RADIO-ELECTRONICS Apr 1988 (v.59#4) pg. 16
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Jul 1988 (v.59#7) pg. 14
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Aug 1988 (v.59#8) pg. 12
Added Info RADIO-ELECTRONICS Nov 1988 (v.59#11) pg. 14

Audio video revisited. Constructing a tweeter/woofer loudspeaker combination using shielded drivers for use with a hi-fi VCR.
SPEAKER BUILDER 6/1998 [Oct 1998] (v.19#6) pg. 12

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