P695 Central 695 Wed 22 Jan 03:19:12 W WHAT IS PDC/STARTEXT? *////, 1/2 Programme Delivery Control (PDC) is the term given to the data broadcasting system which carries programmj-related information for use by suitably equipped Video Cassette Rjcordjrs VCRs. Several manufacturers now advjrtisj their equipment as having some degree of PDC capability. Two main categories of PDC-capable VCR exist. Those having built-in teletext decoders typically offer the ability to take programmj presjlection data direct from suitably coded TV listings pages by means of a menu and cursor system... Transmitter Test Page Today Main IndexP695 Central 695 Wed 22 Jan 03:10:50 W WHAT IS PDC/STARTEXT? *////, 2/2 CENTRAL's PDC sjrvjce offers viewers with this type of equipment basic support for this simplified VCR timer programming technique. Central's coded TV listings are on Cjntext p601/p602. A second category of VCRs do not have this text facility and programming is done either manually or by means of the VidjoPlus+ system - where this option is provided. For more information on PDC video recorders contact your local television and vjdjo retailer. Transmitter Test Page Today Main Index