Virtual VCR 0.0.2

Virtual VCR is a very poor implementation of virtual Tape recorder/player unit that can only record data using another program like dvgrab or capture.

This program handle a small set of commands sent to a Tape Recorder/player and send responds.

If you don't have a CamRecorder but another computer like an iMac with iMovie, Virtual VCR makes iMovie believe that your Pc-Linux is a Camera Recorder. You can use Capture with Virtual VCR.

Usage:

1. Change the ROM of your IEEE 1394 driver :

see file ROM.

2. Rebuild the driver.

3. "insmod" the new driver and launch the Virtual_VCR program.

4. You can see if it work by using gscanbus : it will show a VCR instead of a terminal.

HOW TO BUILD:

Type "make"

You can test your virtual VCR if you use another computer.

I am using an iMac DV with iMovie, both belive that my PC-linux is a Tape Recorder/player. And I can record movie from the iMac using dvgrab or capture.

What's New in This Release:

· Added UNIT handling command



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