JP2000078458A - Image pickup recording and reproducing device and operation control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To immediately start image pickup and recording by automatically completing the preparation of image pickup at once and to prevent an erroneous operation caused by wrong manipulation during in operation. SOLUTION: Image pickup parts 3, 32 and 21 for picking up the image of an object, sound collecting parts 5, 26 and 51 for collecting sounds to be recorded, a recording and reproducing part 22 capable of recording and reproducing video signals and audio signals, a simplified operation instruction switch 10 and a simplified operation control means 241 are provided in the same casing. In this case, all the image pickup parts 3, 32 and 21, the sound collecting parts 5, 26 and 51 and the recording and reproducing part 22 can be operated in a manual mode or an automatic mode and when the simplified operation instruction switch is pressed, the simplified operation control means 241 immediately operates the image pickup parts 3, 32 and 21, and sound collecting parts 5, 26 and 51 and the recording and reproducing part 22 in the automatic mode and simultaneously disables the manual mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an imaging and recording apparatus which records an image signal of a subject on a recording medium together with a collected audio signal or reproduces the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium. The present invention relates to a playback device and an operation control method of an imaging recording / playback device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A camera-integrated video tape recorder is used as an image pickup recording / reproducing apparatus for picking up a moving image, simultaneously collecting sound, and recording a video signal with a sound on a recording medium such as a magnetic tape. It is widely used not only in the field of business such as business use, but also for home use. A camera-integrated imaging recording / reproducing apparatus that records on a magnetic tape as described above,
In general, an imaging unit for capturing an image of a subject, a sound collection unit for collecting sound to be recorded, and an image signal and a collected audio signal recorded on a recording medium, or a video recorded on the recording medium. It comprises a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing signals and audio signals.

Conventionally, such an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus includes:
An operation for preparing for imaging and an operation for preparing for recording were required. Prior to the start of imaging, the iris (aperture) adjustment for setting an appropriate light amount and the gain adjustment of a video amplifier, the white balance control for color tone adjustment, and the selection and switching setting of a microphone as a sound source are performed. ,
Further, it is necessary to operate a plurality of switches for setting various conditions such as adjusting a recording level.

By the way, in the shooting at the news gathering site, the shooting environment is apt to change, so that frequent and delicate manual adjustments are necessary for shooting particularly high quality video and audio. On the other hand, there is a demand for imaging taking an instant opportunity. As described above, when it is necessary to quickly and accurately respond to various cases in terms of the imaging location, time, or timing, manual adjustment may not be able to be performed in time.

For the purpose of simplifying the operation for setting conditions as described above, an automatic imaging mode (auto mode) by automatic setting is widely provided. Also has a manual setting function.

[0006]

However, the conventional automatic imaging mode function as described above has a configuration in which automatic setting is individually performed for each of a plurality of objects, for example, light amount, color tone, volume, and the like. It was necessary to operate a plurality of corresponding switches for automatic setting one by one. Therefore, although the automatic setting mode is required, the operation of a plurality of switches is required as a result, and there is a risk that a photographing opportunity may be missed when there is no time to set each switch in emergency photographing or the like.

[0007] In addition, the start of imaging by the camera unit and the VTR
Since the recording / start of recording by the unit is constituted by separate switches, it is necessary to operate a plurality of switches for starting operation separately from the operation for the automatic setting, which is complicated. In addition, there is a problem that instant startup is difficult.

Further, the large number of switches has a problem that the operation procedure is difficult for a user who is not familiar with the functions of the switches. In addition, if an erroneous operation such as pressing a switch is performed accidentally during operation, the initial setting may change and a desired image or volume may not be obtained. There was no way to respond.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and it is possible to automatically start preparation for image pickup and instantly start image pickup, and at the same time, automatically start recording. An imaging recording / reproducing apparatus which does not malfunction even if it is operated, and
An object of the present invention is to provide an operation control method.

[0010]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, an image pickup recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises an image pickup section for picking up an object, a sound pickup section for collecting sound to be recorded, and an image pickup section. The recorded video signal and the collected audio signal are recorded on a recording medium, or a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium is provided in the same housing,
The imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, and the sound collection unit is manually adjusted in a manual sound collection mode that can be manually adjusted or automatically adjusted. An image recording / reproducing device that operates in one of an automatic sound collection mode and the recording / reproducing unit that operates in either a manual recording mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic recording mode that is automatically adjusted; An instruction switch, comprising a simple operation management unit, wherein when the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch occurs, the simple operation management unit immediately activates the imaging unit in the automatic imaging mode and simultaneously sets the manual imaging mode. Deactivate, and immediately activate the sound collection unit in the automatic sound collection mode, and simultaneously deactivate the manual sound collection mode; and As soon operated at serial automatic recording mode said manual recording mode at the same time, characterized in that a configuration in which inoperative.

According to the above configuration, the operation is facilitated by the simple operation management means immediately operating the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch. . In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the manual mode is disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation. Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic imaging, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

An operation control method for an image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting section for collecting sound to be recorded, and a method for converting an imaged video signal and a collected audio signal. A recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing video and audio signals recorded on a recording medium or recorded on a recording medium, and a switch for instructing a simple operation are provided in the same housing, and the imaging unit can be manually adjusted. Operating in either a simple manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, wherein the sound collector is operated in either a manually adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic sound collection mode. And
The recording / reproducing unit is an operation control method applied to an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus configured to operate in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which adjustment is automatically performed, and the simple operation instruction is provided. When there is an instruction input from a switch, the imaging unit is immediately operated in the automatic imaging mode, and at the same time, the manual imaging mode is disabled,
And immediately operating the sound collection unit in the automatic sound collection mode and disabling the manual sound collection mode, and immediately operating the recording and playback unit in the automatic recording mode and simultaneously disabling the manual recording mode It is characterized by the following.

According to the above-mentioned method, the operation becomes easy because the simple operation management means immediately activates the imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch. . In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the manual mode is disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation. Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic imaging, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

An image pickup recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject and a sound pickup section for collecting sound to be recorded in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit capable of recording an audio signal on a recording medium or reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on the recording medium;
A communication unit for transmitting a video signal output from the imaging unit and an audio signal output from the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing; The unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, and the sound collection unit operates in a manually adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode. An imaging / recording / reproducing device that operates in one of a sound mode and the recording / reproducing unit that operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which adjustment is automatically performed; A simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation first management unit are provided in the body, a simple operation second management unit is provided in the second housing, and the communication unit outputs the simple operation first management unit. Simple action A function of sending an instruction signal to the simple operation the second management means, the simple operation first management means,
When an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch is generated, the imaging unit is immediately activated in the automatic imaging mode, and simultaneously the manual imaging mode is deactivated, and the sound collection unit is immediately activated in the automatic sound collection mode. At the same time, the manual sound collection mode is deactivated, and a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the simple operation second management means via the communication means, and the simple operation second management means is connected via the communication means. When the simple operation instruction signal is received, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and the manual recording mode is deactivated at the same time.

According to the above configuration, the simple operation first management means immediately activates the image pickup section and the sound collecting section in the automatic mode only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and outputs the simple operation instruction signal in a simple manner. The operation is sent to the operation second management means, and the simple operation second management means immediately activates the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic imaging, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

Further, even when the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit is placed at a position distant from the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit, a simple operation instruction of the first housing provided at hand is provided. Just by operating the switch, each part in both housings starts operating immediately.

An operation control method for an image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting section for collecting sound to be recorded, and a simple operation instruction switch in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit capable of recording the imaged video signal and the collected audio signal on a recording medium, or reproducing the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium in the second housing; Communication means for transmitting a video signal output by the imaging unit and an audio signal output by the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing. Operate in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, and the sound collection unit is a manual sound collection mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatically adjusted automatic sound collection mode. Operates in any of the above, The recording / reproducing unit is an operation control method applied to an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus that operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which adjustment is automatically performed. When there is an instruction input, the image capturing unit is immediately operated in the automatic image capturing mode on the first housing side, the manual image capturing mode is disabled, and the sound collecting unit is immediately activated in the automatic sound capturing mode. At the same time, the manual sound collection mode is deactivated, and the simple operation instruction signal is sent to the second housing side. When the simple operation instruction signal is received on the second housing side, the recording / reproducing unit is set to the automatic It is characterized in that the manual recording mode is immediately disabled in the recording mode and the manual recording mode is disabled.

According to the above method, the simple operation first management means immediately activates the imaging section and the sound collecting section in the automatic mode only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, and outputs the simple operation instruction signal in a simple manner. The operation is sent to the operation second management means, and the simple operation second management means immediately activates the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic imaging, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

Further, even when the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit is located at a position distant from the first housing provided with the image pickup unit and the sound collecting unit, a simple operation instruction of the first housing provided at hand is provided. Just by operating the switch, each part in both housings starts operating immediately.

An image pickup recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject and a sound pickup section for collecting sound to be recorded in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit capable of recording an audio signal on a recording medium or reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on the recording medium;
A communication unit for transmitting a video signal output from the imaging unit and an audio signal output from the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing; The unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, and the sound collection unit operates in a manually adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode. An image recording / reproducing device that operates in one of a sound mode and the recording / reproducing unit that operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which automatic adjustment is performed; A simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation second management means are provided in the body, a simple operation first management means is provided in the first housing, and the communication means is output by the simple operation second management means. Simple action A function of sending an instruction signal to the simple operation first management means, the simple operation the second management means,
When an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch occurs, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and simultaneously the manual recording mode is deactivated, and a simple operation instruction signal is transmitted via the communication unit. When the simple operation first management unit receives the simple operation instruction signal via the communication unit, the simple operation first management unit immediately activates the imaging unit in the automatic imaging mode and simultaneously performs the manual imaging operation. The automatic sound collection mode is immediately activated in the automatic sound collection mode, and the manual sound collection mode is deactivated at the same time.

According to the above arrangement, the simple operation second management means immediately activates the recording / reproducing section in the automatic mode and inputs the simple operation instruction signal to the simple operation first management only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch. The operation is facilitated by the first management means immediately operating the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode, respectively, in the automatic mode. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Furthermore, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic image pickup, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

Further, even when the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit is placed at a position away from the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit, a simple operation instruction of the second housing provided at hand is provided. Just by operating the switch, each part in both housings starts operating immediately.

An operation control method for an image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject; and a sound collecting section for collecting sound to be recorded, in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit capable of recording the collected audio signal on a recording medium or reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on the recording medium, and a simple operation instruction switch in the second housing; A signal is sent from the second housing side to the first housing side, and a video signal output from the imaging unit and an audio signal output from the sound collection unit are output from the first housing to the second housing. Communication means for sending to a recording and playback unit, wherein the imaging unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, and the sound collection unit is manually adjustable Automatic manual sound collection mode or automatic adjustment The recording / reproducing unit operates in one of an automatic sound collection mode, and the recording / reproducing unit operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which the recording is automatically adjusted. In the control method, when there is an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode on the second housing side, and at the same time, the manual recording mode is deactivated, and When the simple operation instruction signal is sent to the first housing side and the first housing side receives the simple operation instruction signal, the imaging unit is immediately operated in the automatic imaging mode and the manual imaging mode is simultaneously disabled. And operating the sound collection unit immediately in the automatic sound collection mode and disabling the manual sound collection mode.

According to the above method, the simple operation second management means immediately activates the recording / reproducing section in the automatic mode only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, and transmits the simple operation instruction signal to the simple operation first management. The operation is facilitated by the first management means immediately operating the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode, respectively, in the automatic mode. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Furthermore, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, and the automatic image pickup, the automatic sound collection and the automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time is minimized.

Further, even when the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit is placed at a position away from the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit, a simple operation instruction of the second housing provided at hand is provided. Just by operating the switch, each part in both housings starts operating immediately.

An imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an imaging section for capturing an image of a subject and a sound collection section for collecting sound to be recorded in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit capable of recording an audio signal on a recording medium or reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on the recording medium;
A communication unit for transmitting a video signal output from the imaging unit and an audio signal output from the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing; The unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, and the sound collection unit operates in a manually adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode. An imaging / recording / reproducing device that operates in one of a sound mode and the recording / reproducing unit that operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which adjustment is automatically performed; A simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation first management unit are provided in the body, and a simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation second management unit are provided in the second housing. First A simple operation instruction signal output from the simple operation second management means, or a simple operation instruction signal output from the simple operation second management means to the simple operation first management means, Upon receiving an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch or receiving the simple operation instruction signal via the communication unit, the simple operation first management unit immediately operates the imaging unit in the automatic imaging mode. At the same time, the manual imaging mode is deactivated, and the sound collection unit is immediately activated in the automatic sound collection mode. At the same time, the manual sound collection mode is deactivated, and the simple operation instruction is issued when the instruction input is received. Sending a signal to the simple operation second management means via the communication means, wherein the simple operation second management means receives an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, Or, when the simple operation instruction signal is received via the communication means, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and at the same time the manual recording mode is deactivated, and when the instruction input is received, It is characterized in that a simple operation instruction signal is transmitted to the simple operation first management means via the communication means.

According to the above construction, the simple operation first management means or the simple operation second management means can operate the image pickup section and the sound collecting section or the recording / reproducing section only by inputting an instruction from one of the simple operation instruction switches. Immediately in the automatic mode, and sends a simple operation instruction signal to the simple operation second management means or the simple operation first management means. By operating the unit and the sound collecting unit immediately in the automatic mode, the operation becomes easy. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from one of the simple operation instruction switches,
In addition, since automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are immediately started, the lead time is minimized.

A first housing further provided with an imaging section and a sound collecting section,
Alternatively, one of the second housings having the recording / reproducing unit is
Even when the remote controller is located away from the hand, only the operation of one of the simple operation instruction switches in the first housing or the second housing in the hand is performed, and the respective parts in both the housings are immediately activated. Start.

An operation control method for an image recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention includes an image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject, a sound pickup section for collecting sound to be recorded, and a simple operation instruction switch in a first housing. A recording / reproducing unit which can record the captured video signal and the collected audio signal on a recording medium, or reproduce the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium, and a simple operation instruction switch in the second housing; The simple operation instruction signal is sent from the first housing side to the second housing side, or the simple operation instruction signal is sent from the second housing side to the first housing side. Communication means for transmitting an audio signal output from a sound unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing, wherein the imaging unit is capable of manual adjustment or manual adjustment. One of the automatic imaging modes Operating, the sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic sound collecting mode in which the sound collecting unit is automatically adjusted, and the recording / reproducing unit is operated in a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or An operation control method applied to an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus that operates in one of an automatic recording mode that is automatically adjusted, and receives an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch on the first housing side, or When the simple operation instruction signal is received from the second housing side, the imaging unit is immediately activated in the automatic imaging mode, and simultaneously the manual imaging mode is deactivated, and the sound collection unit is immediately activated in the automatic sound collection mode. Activating the manual sound collection mode at the same time as activating, and when receiving the instruction input, sending a simple operation instruction signal to the second housing side, Wherein either receives an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, or by accepting the simplified operation instruction signal from the first housing side in,
The recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and at the same time, the manual recording mode is deactivated, and when the instruction input is received, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the first housing side. I do.

According to the above-mentioned method, the simple operation first management means or the simple operation second management means allows the image pickup section and the sound collecting section or the recording / reproducing section to be operated only by the instruction input from one of the simple operation instruction switches. Immediately in the automatic mode, and sends a simple operation instruction signal to the simple operation second management means or the simple operation first management means. By operating the unit and the sound collecting unit immediately in the automatic mode, the operation becomes easy. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, the respective manual modes are disabled, so that no erroneous operation occurs due to an erroneous operation.

Further, the simple operation is immediately started only by the instruction input from one of the simple operation instruction switches,
In addition, since automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are immediately started, the lead time is minimized.

A first housing further provided with an imaging unit and a sound collecting unit,
Alternatively, one of the second housings having the recording / reproducing unit is
Even when the remote controller is located away from the hand, only the operation of one of the simple operation instruction switches in the first housing or the second housing in the hand is performed, and the respective parts in both the housings are immediately activated. Start.

[0038]

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is a part of a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
Although various limitations that are preferable in terms of the technical configuration are given, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments unless otherwise specified in the following description.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of an image pickup / recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is similar to FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the appearance of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V1 according to the present embodiment is a camera-integrated video tape recorder (camera-integrated VTR), and at least the following components are provided in the same housing. The body is configured.

The imaging recording / reproducing apparatus V1 includes a lens unit 3 for forming an image of transmitted light transmitted through a plurality of lens groups, an image sensor 32 for converting the transmitted light of the lens unit 3 into an electric signal,
An image pickup unit having a video signal processing system 21 that processes a video output signal from the image sensor 32 to generate video digital data is provided. This imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode or an automatic imaging mode.

Further, a camera microphone 5 for collecting voice and ambient environment sound, a voice input switch 26 for switching either the camera microphone 5 or an audio signal from the external voice input terminal T2, and a voice input switch 26 And a sound collection unit having an audio signal processing system 51 that processes the audio signal of the above to generate audio digital data. The sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode or an automatic sound collecting mode.

Further, the video digital data output from the video signal processing system 21, the audio digital data output from the audio signal processing system 51, and the subcode data provided from a subcode generation system (not shown) are integrated. Record tracks on magnetic tape media,
A recording / reproducing unit having a recording / reproducing system 22 for reading and reproducing the data from the recorded track is provided. The recording / reproducing unit operates in either a manual recording mode or an automatic recording mode during recording.

Further, an output switching circuit 25 for switching between a digital data stream output from the recording / reproducing system 22 or a digital data stream output from the video signal processing system 21; A video / audio output circuit 23 that outputs the video / audio signal to the output terminal T1, and a viewfinder 4 that displays a video based on the output signal of the video / audio output circuit 23.

As described above, the viewfinder 4
In the case of displaying the output signal of the audio output circuit 23,
It is possible to monitor the video during playback. The viewfinder 4 may be configured to display an image based on an output signal from the image sensor 32 or a signal from the image signal processing system 21, but in this case, the image during reproduction cannot be monitored. .

Further, the imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V1 has an input section comprising a plurality of switches and a system controller 24 constituted by a microcomputer. The system controller 24 includes a plurality of switches of the input unit,
Based on a sense signal input from each unit of the device, a control signal for controlling each unit of the device is output to each unit of the device.

Here, the operation mode of the imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V1 will be described. As described above, the imaging recording / reproducing device V
1 includes an imaging unit, a sound collecting unit, a recording and reproducing unit, and a system controller 24.

The imaging unit has a plurality of adjustment targets such as a lens aperture adjustment, a white balance adjustment, and a gain adjustment of a video amplifier. The manual imaging mode in which the adjustment of the plurality of adjustment targets is manually performed by the user is performed. , Or an automatic imaging mode in which the adjustment of each adjustment target is automatically performed. The automatic imaging mode includes an operation with a predetermined standard setting (default value). The start of the manual imaging mode or the automatic imaging mode is performed based on a control signal transmitted from the system controller 24. In the case of the automatic imaging mode, the automatic imaging operation is started immediately when the control signal is input.

The sound collection unit has adjustment targets such as switching of microphones, and the adjustment of these adjustment targets is performed manually by a user or in an automatic sound collection mode in which adjustment is automatically performed. Operates on either The automatic sound collection mode includes an operation at a predetermined standard setting (default value). The manual sound collecting mode or the automatic sound collecting mode is started based on a control signal transmitted from the system controller 24. In the automatic sound collecting mode, the automatic sound collecting operation is started immediately upon receiving the control signal.

The recording / reproducing unit operates at the time of recording in either a manual recording mode in which the user makes manual adjustments or an automatic recording mode in which the adjustments are made automatically. The automatic recording mode includes an operation at a predetermined standard setting (default value). The manual recording mode or the automatic recording mode is started based on a control signal transmitted from the system controller 24. In addition, in the automatic recording mode, the automatic recording operation is started immediately after the control signal is input.

On the other hand, the system controller 24 itself operates at all times, and based on each signal input from each switch corresponding to each object to be adjusted, the above-mentioned units (an image pickup unit, a sound collection unit, a recording / reproducing unit). A control signal for individually controlling each adjustment target of each unit is transmitted to each adjustment target of each unit. By these control signals, each adjustment target of each unit is individually operated in either the manual mode or the automatic mode.

As described above, in the manual mode as well as in the automatic mode, all other manual adjustments are executed via the system controller 24 except for the iris manual adjustment described later.

Further, as a feature of the present invention, the system controller 24 has a function of operating the entire apparatus in a simple operation mode (EZ mode). The simple operation mode is for performing a simple photographing operation and a simple recording operation. When the simple operation mode is instructed, each unit of the apparatus immediately stops the current operation and shifts to the automatic mode operation at the same time. Start recording. Then, under the simple operation mode, the automatic mode operation is continued, and the manual mode using the input switch or the like becomes inoperative.

More specifically, in the simple operation mode, the white balance control becomes the automatic tracking operation, the iris control becomes the lens automatic aperture operation, and the gain control of the image amplifier becomes the AGC (automatic gain adjustment) operation. become. Or set the recording status to AUTO (automatic recording level adjustment mode)
And set the microphone input to the camera microphone.

This simple operation mode is triggered when a simple operation mode instruction is generated by operating an EZ mode switch (simple operation instruction switch) 10 which will be described later. Also, an instruction signal is sent to each unit described later in detail, and each unit simultaneously transmits an operation instruction in an automatic mode to each adjustment target of each unit as an EZ mode. Each unit discards the input instruction and continues the EZ mode even if an input instruction for manual adjustment occurs during the EZ mode. However, the recording switch 13 and its processing are active even during the EZ mode, as described later.

As described above, the imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V1 according to this embodiment can be operated by the system controller 24 in the simple operation mode in addition to the operation in the individual manual mode or the automatic mode for each adjustment object. In this simple operation mode, all the objects to be adjusted are operated simultaneously and simultaneously in the automatic mode, and the imaging, sound collection, and recording are started immediately when the simple operation is instructed. Here, the automatic mode includes an operation with a standard setting (default value).

Next, the configuration of the system controller 24 will be described. The system controller 24 includes a CPU (not shown) and two interrupt terminals INT1 and INT2.
, An input interface 248, and a CPU
Mode management means 2 which manages a simple operation mode (EZ mode) constituted by a program executable by
41, a recording management means 242 for managing a recording state, an iris adjusting means 243 for outputting an iris control signal,
A white balance control means 244 for outputting a white balance control signal; a gain control means 245 for outputting a gain control signal for a video amplifier; an audio input switching control means 246 for outputting an audio input switching control signal; Recording level adjusting means 247 for outputting a recording level control signal.

The iris adjustment means 243, white balance control means 244, gain control means 245, audio input switching control means 246, and recording level adjustment means 247 each have an entry point E for operating in the simple operation mode. , Upon receiving a simple operation instruction signal 241 a for instructing the simple operation mode from the EZ mode management means 241, each starts operation from the entry point E.

The recording / reproducing system 22 is provided with a terminal for receiving a simple operation instruction signal 241a output from the system controller 24 and instructing a simple operation mode. Start the operation immediately.

As shown in FIG. 2, the imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V1 has a push button type EZ mode switch 10, an auto / manual two-pole slide type iris switch 11, and an auto / one shot type as shown in FIG. 2
Pole or auto / one shot / black balance three pole toggle white balance switch 12, push button recording switch 13, 0dB / 9dB / 18
A three-pole toggle gain switch 14 of dB, a two-slide audio input switch 15 for camera microphone / rear microphone, and a two-slide recording setting switch 16 for auto / manual are provided.

The EZ mode switch 10 is operated when operating in the simple operation mode. EZ mode switch 1
When 0 is pressed, the input signal is
Interrupt terminal INT1, and an interrupt is immediately detected.
The EZ mode management means 241 is triggered. The EZ mode management unit 241 transmits the simple operation instruction signal 241a to the entry points E of the iris adjustment unit 243, the white balance control unit 244, the gain control unit 245, the audio input switching control unit 246, the recording level adjustment unit 247, and the system controller 24. Is transmitted to the entry point E of the recording / reproducing system 22 outside the above.

As a result, each of the means 244 to 247 and the recording / reproducing system 22 execute the simple operation mode processing, and even if each switch is set to the manual mode instruction, all the manual settings are canceled and the corresponding operation is performed. A control signal for instructing the automatic mode operation to the adjustment target to be transmitted.

Thereafter, even if the switches except the recording switch 13 are operated in the manual mode, all the switches are ignored and the instruction of the automatic mode operation to the respective adjustment objects is continued. As a result, an erroneous operation of the switch during the operation is ignored, so that the automatic mode operation is not disturbed.

The iris switch 11 is operated when switching between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment of the lens aperture. The manual adjustment is required when accurately adjusting the white balance of the subject, but performing this operation requires skilled experience. When the iris switch 11 is switched to automatic adjustment, a signal enters the iris adjusting unit 243 of the system controller 24 via the input interface 248, and the iris adjusting unit 243 controls the brightness of the subject based on the signal level input from the video signal processing system 21. The control signal is sent to the iris drive unit 31 to automatically adjust the iris diaphragm.

The white balance switch 12 is operated to capture a white object and adjust the white balance of the video signal. This white balance adjustment is configured so that both automatic (AUTO) adjustment and one-shot adjustment can be performed based on an operator's switch operation.

When the operator operates the switch for white balance adjustment to designate the one-shot adjustment mode in order to more accurately adjust the white balance, the designation signal enters the system controller 24 via the input interface 248, and the system controller The 24 white balance control means 244 sends a control signal 244a to the semiconductor switch of the white balance adjustment circuit incorporated in the video amplifier of the video signal processing system 21 each time the designated signal is input, and the white balance adjustment circuit is set to one shot each time. Operates to adjust the white balance.

On the other hand, when the operator operates the switch for white balance adjustment to designate the automatic adjustment mode when there is not enough time for emergency photography or the like, the designation signal is transmitted via the input interface 248 to the system controller 2.
When the white balance control circuit 244 of the system controller 24 sends the control signal 244a to the semiconductor switch of the white balance adjustment circuit incorporated in the video amplifier of the video signal processing system 21, the white balance adjustment circuit always outputs the white balance. Operates to perform automatic tracking adjustment. In automatic tracking, the white balance is automatically adjusted within a practical range by judging the subject color comprehensively.

The recording switch 13 is operated when recording is started in the manual mode. The input from this switch enters the interrupt terminal INT2 of the system controller 24, and the recording management means 242 is triggered. The recording management means 242 transmits a recording control signal 242a to the recording / reproducing system 22. When the recording switch 13 is operated during recording,
Recording is stopped. When the EZ mode switch 10 is pressed, recording is automatically started even if the recording switch 13 is not operated. When the recording switch 13 is operated during the execution of the EZ mode, the recording is interrupted. To start recording again, the EZ mode switch 10 or the recording switch 13 is pressed.

The gain switch 14 is operated when adjusting the gain of the video amplifier. When a subject having a different brightness is photographed, the gain is manually switched so that an image with an appropriate brightness is obtained.
Switching of dB, +9 dB, and +18 dB is provided.

When the mode is manually switched to any of 0 dB, +9 dB, and +18 dB, the corresponding signal enters the gain control means 245 of the system controller 24 via the input interface 248, and the gain control means 245 converts the corresponding control signal 245a into an image. The signal is sent to the signal processing system 21, and the video signal processing system 21 sets the circuit constant to a corresponding bias value.

When the EZ mode switch 10 is operated while the gain switch 14 is manually set to 0 dB, +9 dB, or +18 dB as described above,
Here, the gain control means 245 ignores the setting of the gain switch 14, starts the operation from the entry point E of the simple operation mode, and sends a control signal 245a of an AGC (automatic gain adjustment) instruction to the video signal processing system 21, The video signal processing system 21 operates the AGC circuit regardless of the position of the gain switch 14. Thus, the EZ mode switch 10
Is operated, the video signal processing system 21 switches to the AGC mode. When the EZ mode is continued, even if the gain switch 14 is manually operated on the way, it is ignored and the AGC mode is continued.

The audio input switch 15 is operated when switching between the microphone 5 (CAM) input of the imaging unit and the external audio input (REAR) of the recording / reproducing unit. When the voice input changeover switch 15 is operated, a signal is input to the voice input changeover control means 246 via the input interface 248, and the voice input changeover control means 246 transmits a changeover control signal 246 a to the voice input changeover circuit 26.

For normal photographing, the microphone 5 of the imaging unit
Is used. For this reason, when the EZ mode switch 10 is operated, the voice input switch control means 246 ignores the setting of the voice input switch 15 here, starts the operation from the entry point E in the simple operation mode, and starts the operation of the imaging unit. The control signal 246a for instructing the connection of the microphone 5 is sent to the audio input switching circuit 26, and the audio input switching circuit 26 connects the microphone 5 of the imaging unit regardless of the position of the audio input switching switch 15. As described above, when the EZ mode switch 10 is operated, the microphone 5 of the imaging unit is automatically switched. When the EZ mode is continued, even if the voice input changeover switch 15 is manually operated on the way, the operation is ignored and the connection of the microphone 5 of the imaging unit is continued.

The recording setting switch 16 is operated when switching the recording level between manual adjustment and automatic adjustment. When the operator operates the recording setting switch 16 to specify manual adjustment in order to more accurately adjust the recording level, the designation signal enters the system controller 24 via the input interface 248, and the recording level adjusting means 247 of the system controller 24. Transmits the control signal 247a to the recording / reproducing system 22.
Send to

On the other hand, automatic adjustment is suitable for a case where the recording environment changes rapidly and cannot be followed manually, or for a user who is not accustomed to using the device. When the operator operates the recording setting switch 16 to designate automatic adjustment, this designation signal enters the system controller 24 via the input interface 248, and the recording level adjusting means 247 of the system controller 24 transmits the control signal 247a to the recording / reproducing system 2.
Send to 2.

When the EZ mode switch 10 is operated, the recording level adjusting means 247 ignores the setting of the recording setting switch 16 here, starts the operation from the entry point E in the simple operation mode, and issues an automatic adjustment instruction. Control signal 2
47a is sent to the recording / reproducing system 22, and the recording / reproducing system 22 automatically adjusts the recording level regardless of the position of the recording setting switch 16. As described above, when the EZ mode switch 10 is operated, the mode is automatically switched to the automatic recording level adjustment. When the EZ mode is continued, even if the recording setting switch 16 is manually operated on the way, it is ignored and the recording level automatic adjustment is continued.

Hereinafter, the configurations of the imaging unit and the recording / reproducing unit will be described in detail. The lens unit 3 of the imaging unit includes a plurality of lens groups, and performs a zoom operation based on, for example, a control signal generated by a zoom operation switch. Further, the lens unit 3 includes an iris drive unit 31 that controls an iris, and the iris drive unit 31 performs aperture adjustment based on an iris control signal supplied from the system controller 24. By this iris control, the lens system is adjusted by reducing the amount of incident light to perform exposure control.

The image pickup device 32 is composed of a solid-state image pickup device such as a CCD device, and various timing controls such as opening and closing control of an electronic shutter are performed in response to a control signal from a system controller. Further, by this timing control, the image sensor 32 converts, for example, RGB signals into the signal processing
Output to 1.

The video signal processing system 21 manages video signal processing, and includes a camera signal processing unit and a video data processing unit. The camera signal processing unit samples and holds the signal output from the image sensor 32, inputs the signal to the video amplifier via the preamplifier, adjusts the signal level, and inputs the signal to the video data processing unit.

Here, the level adjustment of the video signal is performed by adjusting the gain of the video amplifier. This gain adjustment is performed in a fixed mode for selecting one of a plurality of fixed values, or for AGC.
(Auto gain control) It is configured to enable both an automatic adjustment mode by a circuit. Further, the video signal processing system 21 includes a white balance adjustment circuit.

The video data processing section converts the analog video signal from the camera signal processing section into a digital signal in a format recordable on a recording medium. The video data processing unit includes an AD conversion circuit, a γ correction circuit, a blocking circuit for Y signals and color difference signals conforming to the MPEG standard, and a shuffling circuit for shuffling the generated DCT block based on a predetermined shuffling pattern. Circuit, a DCT transform circuit for performing discrete cosine transform (DCT transform) on the shuffled block, a quantizer for quantizing the DCT-transformed output, and data compression of the quantized data by variable length coding. It comprises a variable length coding circuit, a framing circuit and the like.

The above configuration is based on the MPEG algorithm. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, Hadamard transform (HT) may be applied as orthogonal transform instead of discrete cosine transform, or fractal compression may be applied. In addition, a configuration conforming to another algorithm such as wavelet transform can be applied.

The output subjected to the data compression as described above becomes video data in a format to which parity is added, and this video data is similarly output to the audio signal processing system 5.
Audio data in a format to which a parity has been added after being subjected to time axis compression and framing processing at 1, and
It is recorded on a track on the magnetic tape together with the subcode data.

Next, the operation of the image recording / reproducing apparatus V1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the imaging recording / reproducing device V1
The imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproducing unit are provided in the same housing, and the imaging light collected by the lens unit 3 of the imaging unit is converted into an electric signal by the imaging device 32, and the converted signal Is amplified through an amplifier in the video signal processing system 21, further subjected to an encoding process after digital conversion, and input as a data string 21a to a recording / reproducing system 22 constituting a recording / reproducing unit. The analog signal amplified in the video signal processing system 21 enters the video / audio output circuit 23 as the image signal 21b.

An output switching circuit 25 provided on the input side of the video / audio output circuit 23 outputs a reproduced signal output from the recording / reproducing system 22 or an image pickup signal 21 from the video signal processing system 21.
Select one of b. When the recording / reproducing system 22 is reproduced, the output switching circuit 25 switches to the upper side, and the reproduced image from the recording / reproducing system 22 enters the video / audio output circuit 23. On the other hand, in the sound collecting unit, the sound input from the camera microphone 5 or the external sound input from the external sound input terminal T2 enters the sound input switching circuit 26, and the sound input from the camera microphone 5 is usually selected. In addition, any of the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can operate in the manual mode or the automatic mode.

When the EZ mode switch (simple operation instruction switch) 10 is not pressed, the switches 11 to 1
6 can be independently switched, and can be arbitrarily set manually or automatically.

Here, when an input from the EZ mode switch 10 occurs, the EZ mode management means 241 of the system controller 24 is triggered, and the EZ mode management means 24
1 starts the EZ mode and outputs the simple operation instruction signal 241a.
Means 24 for controlling the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit.
3 to 247 and send them to the recording / reproducing system 22. This allows
Each of the means 243 to 247 immediately activates all of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode, and simultaneously deactivates the all manual mode. Similarly, the recording / reproducing unit immediately starts recording in the automatic mode. As a result, all of the imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproduction unit are forcibly switched to the automatic mode and operate. This automatic mode includes fixing at a predetermined set value or a standard value.

While the EZ mode is active, the switches 11, 12, 14 to 16 except the recording switch 13
Is not accepted even if is operated. Therefore, even if these switches are erroneously operated during the EZ mode operation, they do not malfunction.

However, the recording switch 13 can be operated even during the EZ mode operation. When the recording switch 13 is operated during the EZ mode operation, the recording management means 242 sends a control signal 242a to the recording / reproducing system 22, and the recording / reproducing system 2
2 stops the recording. Here again, the recording switch 13
Is operated, the recording management means 242 sends a control signal 242a to the recording / reproducing system 22 again, and the recording / reproducing system 22 resumes recording.

As a result, the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode only by inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 10.
Therefore, the operation becomes easy. In addition, even if the switch is erroneously operated during execution of the simple operation, there is no effect and no malfunction occurs.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 10, so that the lead time can be minimized, so that even in the case of urgent imaging, it is possible to respond immediately without delay. Will be possible.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus V2 includes an imaging unit, a sound collection unit,
A Z-mode switch is built in the sub-housing 2A ′, and a recording / reproducing unit is built in the sub-housing 2B ′.
A 'and 2B' are electrically connected by a connector 35. When the EZ mode switch built in the sub-housing 2A 'is operated, the mode shifts to the EZ mode and the sub-housing 2
All of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in A ′ are in the automatic mode operation, and at the same time, the information is transmitted through the connector 35 to the sub-casing 2
And the recording / reproducing unit in the sub-housing 2B 'also starts the automatic mode operation immediately.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG.
It is the block block diagram. As shown in the figure, the imaging recording / reproducing device V3 includes a first housing 2A mainly including an imaging unit and a sound collecting unit, a second housing 2B mainly including a recording / reproducing unit and a power supply, First housing 2A side and second housing 2
A cable 36 is provided as communication means for connecting the B side. The cable 36 also supplies power to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

In the first housing 2A, a lens unit 3, an EZ mode switch 30, an internal bus 37, a system controller 31 connected to the internal bus 37, an input unit 35 composed of switches, and a cable 36 are connected. Connector 3
8. I / F connected to connector 38 and internal bus 37
(Interface) 39, a servo controller 40 connected to the internal bus 37, and a mechanism unit 41 connected to the servo controller 40 are provided. The mechanism unit 41 drives a mechanism related to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

Further, the system controller 31 includes E
A simple operation first management unit 32 to which the Z mode switch 30 is connected, an automatic operation unit 33, and a manual operation unit 34 to which an input unit 35 is connected are incorporated.

On the other hand, in the second housing 2B, the battery 6,
An internal bus 57, a system controller 51 connected to the internal bus 57, an input unit 55 including switches, a connector 58 to which the cable 36 is connected, and an I / F (interface) 5 connected to the connector 58 and the internal bus 57
9. Servo controller 6 connected to internal bus 57
0, a mechanical unit 61 connected to the servo controller 60 is provided. The mechanism section 61 drives a mechanism related to the recording / reproducing section.

Further, the system controller 51 includes a simple operation second management means 52, an automatic operation means 53, and an input unit 5.
5 is connected to a manual operation means 54.

In operation, when an instruction input from the EZ mode switch 30 is received on the first housing 2A side,
The simple operation first management means 32 sends an instruction signal to the servo controller 40 via the internal bus 37, and the servo controller 40 drives the mechanism section 41 to immediately operate the imaging section and the sound collecting section in the automatic mode. The simple operation first management means 32 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.
Further, a simple operation instruction signal Cmd3 is sent to the second housing 2B via the internal bus 37, the I / F 39, the connector 38, and the cable 36.

On the second housing 2B side, when the simple operation second management means 52 receives the simple operation instruction signal Cmd3 via the cable 36, the connector 58, the I / F 59 and the internal bus 57, the servo controller via the internal bus 57 An instruction signal is sent to 60, and the servo controller 60 drives the mechanism unit 61 to immediately operate the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode. The simple operation second management means 52 simultaneously disables the manual mode.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 30, all of the image pickup unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 30, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to respond immediately without delay. it can.

Second housing 2B further provided with a recording / reproducing unit
Is located at a position distant from the first housing 2A provided with the imaging unit and the sound collection unit, the user operates the EZ mode switch 30 of the first housing 2A at hand.
Since each part in A and 2B can be started immediately, it is not necessary to go to the position where the second housing 2B is placed and operate each time.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the arrangement of an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus V4 includes a first housing 402A mainly including an imaging unit and a sound collecting unit, a second housing 402B mainly including a recording / reproducing unit and a power supply, A cable 36 is provided as communication means for connecting the first housing 402A side and the second housing 402B side. The cable 36
It also supplies power to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

In the first housing 402A, the lens unit 3, the internal bus 37, the system controller 431 connected to the internal bus 37, the input unit 35 composed of switches, the connector 38 to which the cable 36 is connected, and the connector I / F (interface) 3 connected to 38 and the internal bus 37
9. Servo controller 4 connected to internal bus 37
0, a mechanism section 41 connected to the servo controller 40 is provided. The mechanism unit 41 drives a mechanism related to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

Further, the system controller 431 includes:
A simple operation first management unit 432, an automatic operation unit 33, and a manual operation unit 34 to which the input unit 35 is connected are built in.

On the other hand, in the second housing 402B, the battery 6, the EZ mode switch 50, the internal bus 57, the system controller 451 connected to the internal bus 57, the input unit 55 composed of switches, and the cable 36 are connected. A connector 58, an I / F (interface) 59 connected to the connector 58 and the internal bus 57, a servo controller 60 connected to the internal bus 57, and a mechanism section 61 connected to the servo controller 60 are provided. Mechanism 61
Drives a mechanism related to the recording / reproducing unit.

Further, the system controller 451 includes:
The simple operation second management means 452 to which the EZ mode switch 50 is connected, the automatic operation means 53, and the manual operation means 54 to which the input unit 55 is connected are built in.

In operation, when an instruction input from the EZ mode switch 50 is received on the second housing 402B side, the simple operation second management means 452 sends an instruction signal to the servo controller 60 via the internal bus 57, and The controller 60 drives the mechanism unit 61 to immediately operate the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode. Simple operation second management means 45
2 simultaneously deactivates the manual mode of the recording / reproducing unit.
Further, a simple operation instruction signal Cmd4 is sent to the first housing 2A via the internal bus 57, the I / F 59, the connector 58, and the cable 36.

On the first housing 2A side, when the simple operation first management means 432 receives the simple operation instruction signal Cmd4 via the cable 36, the connector 38, the I / F 39 and the internal bus 37, the servo controller via the internal bus 37 An instruction signal is sent to 40, and the servo controller 40 drives the mechanism unit 41 to immediately operate the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode. The simple operation first management unit 432 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 50, not only the recording / reproducing unit but also all of the image pickup unit and the sound collecting unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, by simply inputting an instruction from the EZ mode switch 50, automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to respond immediately without delay. it can.

First housing 4 further provided with an imaging unit and a sound collection unit
02A is located at a position distant from the second housing 402B having the recording / reproducing unit, the two housings 2A, 2B can be operated simply by operating the EZ mode switch 50 of the second housing 2B at hand. Since the components inside can be started immediately, it is not necessary to go to the position where the first housing 2A is placed and operate each time.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the arrangement of an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the imaging / recording / reproducing device V5 includes a first housing 502A mainly including an imaging unit and a sound collecting unit, a second housing 502B mainly including a recording / reproducing unit and a power supply, A cable 36 is provided as communication means for connecting the first housing 502A side and the second housing 502B side. The cable 36
It also supplies power to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

In the first housing 502A, the lens unit 3, E
Z mode switch 30, internal bus 37, system controller 531 connected to internal bus 37, input unit 35 composed of switches, connector 38 to which cable 36 is connected, and I connected to connector 38 and internal bus 37
/ F (interface) 39, a servo controller 40 connected to the internal bus 37, and a mechanism unit 41 connected to the servo controller 40. The mechanism unit 41 drives a mechanism related to the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

Further, the system controller 531 includes:
The simple operation first management means 532 to which the EZ mode switch 30 is connected, the automatic operation means 33, and the manual operation means 34 to which the input unit 35 is connected are incorporated.

When the EZ mode switch 30 is operated, the simple operation first management means 532 sends a simple operation instruction signal to the servo controller 40 based on the operation of the EZ mode switch 30 and also sends the simple operation instruction signal as a signal Cmd51 to the second casing. It is sent to the simple operation second management means 552 on the 502B side, or the simple operation second management means 552 on the second housing 502B side.
When the signal Cmd 52 is received from the controller, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the servo controller 40 based on the signal Cmd 52.

On the other hand, in the second housing 502B, a battery 6, an internal bus 57, a system controller 551 connected to the internal bus 57, and an input unit 5 composed of switches are provided.
5, a connector 58 to which the cable 36 is connected, an I / F (interface) 59 connected to the connector 58 and the internal bus 57, a servo controller 60 connected to the internal bus 57, and a mechanical unit 6 connected to the servo controller 60
1 is provided. The mechanism section 61 drives a mechanism related to the recording / reproducing section.

Further, the system controller 551 includes:
The simple operation second management means 552 to which the EZ mode switch 50 is connected, the automatic operation means 53, and the manual operation means 54 to which the input unit 55 is connected are built in.

When the EZ mode switch 50 is operated, the simple operation second management means 552 sends a simple operation instruction signal to the servo controller 60 based on the operation, and also transmits the simple operation instruction signal as the signal Cmd 52 to the first housing. It is sent to the simple operation first management means 532 on the 502A side, or the simple operation first management means 532 on the first housing 502A side.
When receiving the signal Cmd 51 from the controller, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the servo controller 60 based on the signal Cmd 51.

In operation, when an instruction input from the EZ mode switch 30 is received on the first housing 502A side, the simple operation first management means 532 sends an instruction signal to the servo controller 40 via the internal bus 37, and The controller 40 drives the mechanism unit 41 to immediately operate the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode. The simple operation first management unit 532 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit. Further, a simple operation instruction signal Cmd51 is transmitted via the internal bus 37, the I / F 39, the connector 38, and the cable 36.
To the second housing 502B side.

Alternatively, the simple operation first management means 532
Cable 36, connector 38, I / F 39, internal bus 3
7, the simple operation instruction signal Cmd52 is transmitted to the second housing 502.
Upon receiving the simple operation on the B side from the second management means 552, an instruction signal is sent to the servo controller 40 via the internal bus 37, and the servo controller 40 drives the mechanism section 41 to immediately switch the imaging section and the sound collecting section in the automatic mode. Activate. The simple operation first management unit 532 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the imaging unit and the sound collection unit.

On the second housing 2B side, when the simple operation second management means 552 receives an instruction input from the EZ mode switch 50, it sends an instruction signal to the servo controller 60 via the internal bus 57, and the servo controller 60 Part 61
To immediately operate the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode. The simple operation second management means 552 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the recording / reproducing unit. Furthermore, the internal bus 57,
The simple operation instruction signal Cmd52 is sent to the simple operation first management means 532 on the first housing 502A side via the I / F 59, the connector 58, and the cable 36.

Alternatively, the simple operation second management means 552
Cable 36, connector 58, I / F 59, internal bus 5
7, the simple operation instruction signal Cmd51 is transmitted to the first housing 502.
Upon receiving the simple operation first management means 532 on the A side, an instruction signal is sent to the servo controller 60 via the internal bus 57, and the servo controller 60 drives the mechanism section 41 to immediately operate the recording / reproducing section in the automatic mode. The simple operation second management means 552 simultaneously disables the manual mode of the recording / reproducing unit.

Therefore, the operator operates the E on the first housing 2A side.
Only by inputting an instruction from either the Z mode switch 30 or the EZ mode switch 50 on the second housing 2B side, the imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately activated in the automatic mode, respectively. Operation is easy. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Furthermore, the EZ mode switch 30 or
By simply inputting an instruction from any one of the EZ mode switches 50, automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are immediately started, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in emergency imaging, immediate response can be made without delay.

First housing 5 further provided with an imaging unit and a sound collection unit
02A and the second housing 502B including the recording / reproducing unit,
Even if it is placed at a distant position, the user can operate either the EZ mode switch 30 or the EZ mode switch 50 of the first housing 502A or the second housing 502B at hand, and the inside of both housings 502A and 502B. Can be started immediately, so that it is not necessary to go out to and operate the housing located at a remote position each time, which is efficient.

As is apparent from each of the above embodiments, according to the present invention, even if the number of operation switches is increased due to the increase in functions, the configuration is simple for the user due to the simple operation mode provided. Can be realized, and erroneous operations can be reduced by disabling the manual setting during the execution of the simple operation.

Furthermore, since the simple operation mode can be immediately started by one-touch operation, and the imaging and the recording are automatically started immediately, the lead time can be minimized, so that the opportunity is missed even in the case of emergency imaging. Recording without
Recording can be started immediately. This function is particularly effective when there is not enough time for operating a plurality of switches or when a user who is not familiar with the functions of the imaging apparatus uses the function.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be applied to video tape recorders of various formats, configurations, applications, and all formats. Furthermore, the EZ mode can be configured to include functions other than those described above, for example, focus, camera shake correction, and the like.

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As described in detail above, claim 1 of the present invention
The imaging recording and playback device according to the present invention, all of which can be operated in a manual mode or an automatic mode, including an imaging unit, a sound collection unit, and a recording and playback unit in the same housing, and a simple operation instruction switch,
A simple operation management means is provided, and when an instruction input from a simple operation instruction switch is generated, the simple operation management means immediately operates all of the imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproduction unit in the automatic mode, and simultaneously sets the all manual mode. This is a configuration that disables operation.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, respectively.
Operation is easy. In addition, since the manual mode is inoperative during the execution of the simple operation, there is no effect even if an erroneous operation is performed, and the erroneous operation does not occur.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to respond immediately without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an operation control method for an image recording / reproducing apparatus, wherein an image capturing section, a sound collecting section, and a recording / reproducing section, all of which can operate in a manual mode or an automatic mode, are provided in the same housing. In addition, the present invention is applied to an image capturing / recording / reproducing apparatus having a simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation management means. When an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch is generated, the simple operation management means All the regenerating sections are immediately operated in the automatic mode, and at the same time, all the manual modes are deactivated.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, respectively.
Operation is easy. In addition, since the manual mode is inoperative during the execution of the simple operation, there is no effect even if an erroneous operation is performed, and the erroneous operation does not occur.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are immediately started by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus comprising: a first housing having an imaging section, a sound collecting section, a simple operation instruction switch, and a simple operation management means; and a second housing having a recording / reproducing section. And a communication means for connecting the first housing side and the second housing side. Upon receiving an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch on the first housing side, the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit are immediately activated in the automatic mode. At the same time, the manual mode of each section is deactivated, and a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the second housing side, so that the recording / reproducing section is immediately activated in the automatic mode and the manual mode is deactivated at the same time. .

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, all of the imaging unit, the sound collection unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit is placed at a position distant from the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit, a simple operation instruction of the first housing provided at hand is provided. By simply operating the switch, each part in both housings can be started immediately, so that it is not necessary to go to the position where the second housing is placed and operate each time, which is efficient.

An operation control method for an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus according to a fourth aspect of the present invention includes: a first housing provided with an imaging unit, a sound collection unit, a simple operation instruction switch, and a simple operation management unit; The present invention is applied to an image capturing / recording / reproducing apparatus including a second housing side and a communication unit for connecting the first housing side and the second housing side. When the unit and the sound collecting unit are immediately operated in the automatic mode, the manual mode of each unit is deactivated, and the simple operation instruction signal is sent to the second housing side to immediately operate the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode. At the same time, the manual mode is deactivated.

Therefore, by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, all of the image pickup unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, since the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, the lead time can be minimized, so that even in the case of urgent imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit is located at a position distant from the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit, a simple operation instruction of the first housing provided at hand is provided. By simply operating the switch, each part in both housings can be started immediately, so that it is not necessary to go to the position where the second housing is placed and operate each time, which is efficient.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus including: a first housing having an imaging section and a sound collecting section; and a second housing having a simple operation instruction switch, a simple operation management means, and a recording / reproducing section. And a communication means for connecting the first housing side and the second housing side, and upon receiving an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch on the second housing side, immediately activates the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic mode. Deactivate manual mode,
In addition, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the first housing side to immediately operate the imaging unit and the sound collection unit in the automatic mode, and at the same time, to disable the manual mode of each unit.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, not only the recording / reproducing unit but also all of the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit is placed at a position distant from the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit, a simple operation instruction of the second housing provided at hand is provided. By simply operating the switch, each part in both housings can be started immediately, so that it is not necessary to go to the position where the first housing is placed and operate each time, which is efficient.

An operation control method for an image pickup / recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 6 of the present invention comprises a first housing provided with an image pickup section and a sound collecting section, a simple operation instruction switch, a simple operation management means, and a recording / reproducing section. The present invention is applied to an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus including a second housing and communication means for connecting the first housing and the second housing. When an instruction input from a simple operation instruction switch is received on the second housing, recording is performed. The reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic mode and the manual mode is deactivated at the same time, and a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the first housing side, so that the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit are immediately activated in the automatic mode, and at the same time, This disables the manual mode.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, not only the recording / reproducing unit but also all of the imaging unit and the sound collecting unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, respectively, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Further, since the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when the first housing provided with the imaging unit and the sound collection unit is placed at a position distant from the second housing provided with the recording / reproducing unit, a simple operation instruction of the second housing provided at hand is provided. By simply operating the switch, each part in both housings can be started immediately, so that it is not necessary to go to the position where the first housing is placed and operate each time, which is efficient.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus comprising: a first housing having an imaging unit and a sound collecting unit; a second housing having a recording / reproducing unit; a first housing and a second housing. A communication means for connecting between the bodies, receiving an instruction input from a simple operation instruction switch on the first housing side or the second housing side, or receiving a simple operation instruction signal from the second housing side or the first housing side; Then, the imaging unit and the sound collection unit or the recording / reproducing unit are immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and at the same time, each manual mode is deactivated, and if an instruction input is received, the simple operation instruction signal is transmitted to the second mode. This is a configuration for sending to the housing side or the first housing side.

Therefore, by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, all of the imaging section, the sound collecting section, and the recording / reproducing section can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Furthermore, since the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, the lead time can be minimized, so that even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when one of the first housing and the second housing is placed at a remote position, each part in both housings can be operated simply by operating the simple operation instruction switch on the housing at hand. Since the operation can be started immediately, it is not necessary to go out to and operate the housing at a remote position each time, which is efficient.

An operation control method for an image pickup / recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 8 of the present invention comprises: a first case including an image pickup section and a sound collecting section; a second case including a recording / reproducing section; And a communication means for connecting between the first housing and the second housing. The first housing or the second housing receives an instruction input from a simple operation instruction switch, or the second housing or the first housing. When a simple operation instruction signal is received from the body side, the imaging unit and the sound collection unit or the recording / reproducing unit are immediately activated in the automatic recording mode, and at the same time each manual mode is deactivated and an instruction input is received. For example, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the second housing or the first housing.

Therefore, only by inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, all of the imaging unit, the sound collecting unit, and the recording / reproducing unit can be immediately operated in the automatic mode, thereby facilitating the operation. In addition, during the execution of the simple operation, all the manual modes are disabled, so that an erroneous operation has no effect and does not malfunction.

Furthermore, the automatic imaging, automatic sound collection, and automatic recording are started immediately by simply inputting an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch, so that the lead time can be minimized, and therefore, even in the case of emergency imaging, it is possible to immediately respond without delay. It has the effect of being able to.

Further, even when one of the first housing and the second housing is placed at a remote position, each part in both housings can be operated only by operating the simple operation instruction switch on the housing at hand. Since the operation can be started immediately, it is not necessary to go out to and operate the housing at a remote position each time, which is efficient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment of an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of a first embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a second embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of a third embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a third embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a fourth embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a fifth embodiment of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

V1 ... Imaging recording / reproducing device, 2 ... Housing, 3 ... Lens unit, 4 ... Viewfinder, 5 ... Camera microphone, 6 ... Battery, 10 ... EZ mode switch,
11 iris switch, 12 white balance switch, 13 recording switch, 14 gain switch, 15 audio input changeover switch, 16 recording setting switch, 21 video signal processing system, 22 ... Recording / reproducing system, 23 ... Video / audio output circuit, 24 ... Microcomputer, 25 ... Switching circuit, 26 ... Audio input changeover switch, 31 ... Iris drive unit, 32 ... Imaging element, 51 ... Audio signal processing system 241, EZ mode management means 242 Recording management means 243 Iris adjustment means 244 White balance control means 24
5, gain control means, 246, voice input switching control means, 247, recording level adjustment means, 248, input interface, INT1, interrupt terminal, INT2, interrupt terminal, T1, output terminal, T2: External audio input terminal

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded, and recording the image signal and the collected sound signal on a recording medium, or recording the image signal and the collected sound signal on the recording medium. A recording and reproducing unit capable of reproducing the video signal and the audio signal provided in the same housing, the imaging unit operates in one of a manual imaging mode capable of manual adjustment or an automatic imaging mode automatically adjusted, The sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic sound collecting mode in which automatic adjustment is performed, and the recording / reproducing unit operates in a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or in automatic adjustment. An imaging recording / reproducing apparatus that operates in one of the automatic recording modes described above, comprising: a simple operation instruction switch; and a simple operation management unit, wherein the simple operation management unit includes a finger from the simple operation instruction switch. When the indicating input occurs, the image pickup unit is immediately operated in the automatic image pickup mode and the manual image pickup mode is deactivated, and the sound pickup unit is immediately operated in the automatic sound pickup mode and the manual sound pickup is simultaneously performed. An imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus, wherein a mode is deactivated, and the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode and the manual recording mode is deactivated at the same time. 2. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded, and recording a captured video signal and a collected audio signal on a recording medium. A recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing the video signal and the audio signal,
A switch for instructing a simple operation is provided in the same housing, and the imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic imaging mode in which adjustment is automatically performed, and the sound collection unit is manually operated. The recording / reproducing unit operates in either an adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic sound collection mode, and the recording / reproducing unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual recording mode or an automatically adjusted automatic recording mode. An operation control method applied to an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus configured to operate at the same time, wherein when there is an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, the imaging unit is immediately operated in the automatic imaging mode and the manual operation is performed simultaneously. Deactivate an imaging mode, and immediately activate the sound collection unit in the automatic sound collection mode, and simultaneously deactivate the manual sound collection mode, and Immediately operating in the automatic recording mode and deactivating the manual recording mode at the same time. 3. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject and a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded are provided in a first housing, and the image signal and the collected sound signal are recorded on a recording medium. Or a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on a recording medium in the second housing, wherein the video signal output from the imaging unit and the audio signal output from the sound collection unit are transmitted to the first housing. Communication means for sending from the housing to the recording and reproduction unit in the second housing, the imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, The sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic sound collecting mode in which the sound is automatically adjusted, and the recording and reproducing unit is operated in a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or in automatic adjustment. Automatic recording mode An imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus that operates in the above manner, comprising: a simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation first management unit in the first housing; and a simple operation second management unit in the second housing. The communication means has a function of sending a simple operation instruction signal output by the simple operation first management means to the simple operation second management means; and the simple operation first management means includes the simple operation instruction switch. When the instruction input is generated, the manual operation of the image capturing unit is immediately performed in the automatic image capturing mode, the manual image capturing mode is disabled, and the manual operation of the sound collecting unit is immediately performed in the automatic sound capturing mode. The sound collection mode is disabled, and a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the simple operation second management means via the communication means, and the simple operation second management means receives the simple operation command via the communication means. When receiving an operation instruction signal, the recording reproducing unit imaging and recording and reproducing apparatus, wherein a has a configuration which deactivates the manual recording mode and at the same time immediately operated in the automatic recording mode. 4. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded, and a simple operation instruction switch.
A recording / reproducing unit which is provided in a housing and records an imaged video signal and a collected audio signal on a recording medium, or which can reproduce the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium, is provided in a second housing. Communication means for transmitting a simple operation instruction signal, a video signal output by the imaging unit, and an audio signal output by the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing. The imaging unit operates in either a manually adjustable manual imaging mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, and the sound collection unit is manually adjusted in a manual sound collection mode or automatically adjusted. The recording / reproducing unit operates in one of a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible and an automatic recording mode in which the recording / reproducing unit is automatically adjusted. Control method When there is an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, the imaging unit is immediately activated in the automatic imaging mode on the first housing side, and at the same time, the manual imaging mode is deactivated, and the sound collection is performed. Immediately operating the unit in the automatic sound collection mode and simultaneously disabling the manual sound collection mode;
And sending the simple operation instruction signal to the second housing side;
When the simple operation instruction signal is received on the second housing side, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately activated in the automatic recording mode and the manual recording mode is deactivated at the same time. Control method. 5. An image pickup section for picking up an image of a subject, and a sound collecting section for collecting sound to be recorded are provided in a first housing, and the image signal and the collected sound signal are recorded on a recording medium. Or a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on a recording medium in the second housing, wherein the video signal output from the imaging unit and the audio signal output from the sound collection unit are transmitted to the first housing. Communication means for sending from the housing to the recording and reproduction unit in the second housing, the imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, The sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic sound collecting mode in which the sound is automatically adjusted, and the recording and reproducing unit is operated in a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or in automatic adjustment. Automatic recording mode An imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus that operates in accordance with the above, comprising: a simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation second management unit in the second housing; and a simple operation first management unit in the first housing. The communication means has a function of sending a simple operation instruction signal output by the simple operation second management means to the simple operation first management means; and the simple operation second management means has the simple operation instruction switch. When the instruction input is generated, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately operated in the automatic recording mode, the manual recording mode is deactivated, and the simple operation instruction signal is transmitted to the simple operation first management via the communication unit. The simple operation first management unit, upon receiving the simple operation instruction signal via the communication unit, immediately activates the imaging unit in the automatic imaging mode, and Imaging and recording and reproducing apparatus, characterized in that the dynamic imaging mode inoperative, and was the manual pickup mode and at the same time immediately operated by the sound collecting unit the automatic sound collecting mode is configured to be deactivated. 6. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject and a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded are provided in a first housing, and the image signal and the collected sound signal are recorded on a recording medium. Or a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on a recording medium, and a simple operation instruction switch in the second housing, and the simple operation instruction signal is transmitted from the second housing side to the first housing. Communication means for sending to the body side, and sending a video signal output by the imaging unit and an audio signal output by the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing, The imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, and the sound collection unit is a manual sound collection mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic adjustment that is automatically adjusted. Operate in one of the sound collection modes, The recording / reproducing unit is an operation control method applied to an imaging recording / reproducing apparatus which operates in either a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic recording mode in which adjustment is automatically performed, and the simple operation instruction switch When an instruction is input, the recording / reproducing unit is immediately operated in the automatic recording mode on the second housing side, the manual recording mode is disabled, and the simple operation instruction signal is sent to the first housing side. When the simple operation instruction signal is received on the first housing side, the imaging unit is immediately activated in the automatic imaging mode, the manual imaging mode is deactivated at the same time, and the sound collection unit is automatically activated by the sound collection unit. A method for controlling the operation of the image recording / reproducing apparatus, wherein the operation is immediately performed in the mode and the manual sound collection mode is deactivated. 7. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject, and a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded are provided in the first housing, and the image signal and the collected sound signal are recorded on a recording medium. Or a recording / reproducing unit capable of reproducing a video signal and an audio signal recorded on a recording medium in the second housing, wherein the video signal output from the imaging unit and the audio signal output from the sound collection unit are transmitted to the first housing. Communication means for sending from the housing to the recording and reproduction unit in the second housing, the imaging unit operates in either a manual imaging mode that can be manually adjusted or an automatic imaging mode that is automatically adjusted, The sound collecting unit operates in either a manual sound collecting mode in which manual adjustment is possible or an automatic sound collecting mode in which the sound is automatically adjusted, and the recording and reproducing unit is operated in a manual recording mode in which manual adjustment is possible or in automatic adjustment. Automatic recording mode An image pickup recording / reproducing apparatus which operates in the first case, comprising a simple operation instruction switch and a simple operation first management means in the first housing, and a simple operation instruction switch in the second housing. An operation second management unit, wherein the communication unit sends a simple operation instruction signal output from the simple operation first management unit to the simple operation second management unit, or outputs the simple operation second management unit. The simple operation first management means receives an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch, or transmits the simple operation instruction signal via the communication means. Upon receiving the operation instruction signal, the imaging unit is immediately operated in the automatic imaging mode, the manual imaging mode is disabled, and the sound collection unit is immediately activated in the automatic sound collection mode. At the same time, the manual sound collection mode is deactivated, and when the instruction input is received, a simple operation instruction signal is sent to the simple operation second management means via the communication means, and the simple operation second management means Receiving an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch or receiving the simple operation instruction signal via the communication means, immediately activates the recording / reproducing unit in the automatic recording mode and simultaneously executes the manual recording mode. And a simple operation instruction signal is transmitted to the simple operation first management means via the communication means when the instruction input is received. 8. An image pickup unit for picking up an image of a subject, a sound collecting unit for collecting sound to be recorded, and a simple operation instruction switch are provided with a first operation unit.
A recording / reproducing unit which is provided in a housing and which records an imaged video signal and a collected audio signal on a recording medium, or which can reproduce the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the recording medium; and a simple operation instruction switch. Is provided in the second housing, and a simple operation instruction signal is sent from the first housing to the second housing, or is sent from the second housing to the first housing, and further output from the imaging unit. Communication means for transmitting a video signal and an audio signal output by the sound collection unit from the first housing to the recording / reproducing unit in the second housing, wherein the imaging unit is a manually adjustable imaging unit Operating in either a mode or an automatically adjusted automatic imaging mode, wherein the sound collector operates in either a manually adjustable manual sound collection mode or an automatically adjusted automatic sound collection mode; Recording and playback unit is manually adjusted An operation control method applied to an imaging / recording / reproducing apparatus which operates in either a manual recording mode capable of automatically controlling or an automatic recording mode automatically adjusted, wherein an instruction from the simple operation instruction switch is provided on the first housing side. Upon receiving an input or receiving the simple operation instruction signal from the second housing side, the imaging unit is immediately activated in the automatic imaging mode and at the same time the manual imaging mode is deactivated, and the sound collection unit is activated. Immediately operate in the automatic sound collection mode and simultaneously deactivate the manual sound collection mode, and when receiving the instruction input, send a simple operation instruction signal to the second housing side, and in the second housing side, Upon receiving an instruction input from the simple operation instruction switch or receiving the simple operation instruction signal from the first housing side, the recording / reproducing unit is automatically activated. The operation of the imaging recording / reproducing apparatus, wherein the operation is immediately performed in the recording mode, the manual recording mode is deactivated at the same time, and when the instruction input is received, a simple operation instruction signal is transmitted to the first housing side. Control method.