Abstract: Apparatus is provided for the control of a video tape or cassette recorder by a microcomputer. The apparatus is interfaced to the video recorder for the input and output of various control signals via the remote control connector of the video recorder. The apparatus also includes interconnections to a microcomputer, a monitor and the audio and video signals of the video recorder. The apparatus under the control of the microcomputer controls operation of the video recorder and selectively supplies either video recorder video or microcomputer video to the monitor and independently supplies one of the two audio channels of the video recorder or no audio to the monitor. The apparatus under keyboard inputs from the microcomputer controls transport functions of the video recorder including rewind, fast forward, various play speeds, stop and pause.

Abstract: Interactive training apparatus is provided as a self-contained, mobile unit. The interactive training apparatus includes a program control unit and audio and video program transducing units responsive to respective program records. The program control unit includes a computer and a control program record. The various program records define a lesson of a training program and include program control information and audio and video program information. The apparatus includes a fold-out keyboard for limited access by an instructor-operator to organize or enroll the various learner-operators for the lesson. A video display monitor is provided on a movable shelf at the top of the cabinet. The learner-operator interfaces with the interactive training apparatus as to entry of information via a light pen device that provides visual display frame information to the central control unit.