Abstract: A reserve-recording method and apparatus for a VCR are described which generate a voice signal to inform the user of information required to set and perform the reserve-recording. The apparatus includes a recording switching circuit to form a recording line between the apparatus and one of a plurality of external input devices, including a tuner for receiving a television broadcast. The reserve-recording method informs the user by voice and screen of information required to set a reserve-recording program, sets a reserve-recording mode, sorts the reserve-recording programs in their reserve numbers in order of the recording start time, and discriminates the reserve recording mode. A method of sorting reserve-recording programs according to recording start time is also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1995
Date of Patent:
August 6, 1996
Assignee:
Gold Star C., Ltd.
Inventors:
Yong S. Kang, Yong K. Oh, Se I. Cha, Chul S. Lee