Controlling video recorder using TV signal - switching accurately to respective channels to record given programme from several programmes based on TV programme select signal

摘要

The method for controlling a video recorder (10) involves recording the contents of a transmission, which is transmitted over a number of channels. The programme is selected from a number of previously defined programmes. The selection is made according to a change-over signal. Signals are stored in memory stages (11) which cause the video recorder to record the predetermined programme. A change-over device (12) is controlled according to a TV (14) programme change-over signal (UM). The video recorder records the selected programme in dependence on the control of the change-over device. USE/ADVANTAGE - For controlling video recorders. Shows viewer plot of more than one transmission while watching recorded images.