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VCR setupVCR setupPosted Apr 24, 2008 14:05 UTC (Thu) by lysse (guest, #3190)In reply to: VCR setup by tialaramex Parent article: The Grumpy Editor encounters the Hardy Heron
> I've also used a VCR (my parents) with a 14 day 20 item, semi-repeating programmable timer and no on-screen display and let me just say, you are stone cold crazy if you think that's better. Way to move the goalposts. I was talking about a VCR that required you to *set the clock* via a TV. I wasn't talking about a VCR that only permitted you to program it in-depth from the front panel (although arguably "start recording in 2 hours, stop an hour after that" should be as easy to do as setting the time). On the other hand, perhaps you've provided us with a perfect illustration of the binary thought patterns which lead to monstrosities like that originally complained about.
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VCR setup Posted Apr 24, 2008 18:18 UTC (Thu) by jzbiciak (✭ supporter ✭, #5246) [Link] I really don't have a problem setting the time using the TV. I'd reckon the vast majority of VCRs still in service are connected to TVs, and that's my point. VCR manufacturers can safely assume that a TV will be connected to the VCR, and so it can serve as a display when necessary. Ignoring the 14-day timer aspect, it's still easier to set the time with OSD than it is with tiny buttons and minimal feedback on the VCR itself.
VCR setup Posted Apr 25, 2008 2:44 UTC (Fri) by lysse (guest, #3190) [Link] > I'd reckon the vast majority of VCRs still in service are connected to TVs ...and are those TVs always turned on and ready to go?
VCR setup Posted Apr 25, 2008 2:51 UTC (Fri) by jzbiciak (✭ supporter ✭, #5246) [Link] Why does it matter? Is my monitor always turned on with my mouse hovering over the wallpaper with my finger on the mouse just waiting to right click?
VCR setup Posted Apr 25, 2008 3:19 UTC (Fri) by lysse (guest, #3190) [Link] > Why does it matter? Oxygen thief. :P
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