JP3090134U - Recording and playback device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] In a recording / reproducing apparatus in which a DVD and a VCR are integrally configured, a VCR can be operated during DVD reproduction, and a desired television broadcast can be recorded on a video tape on the back side. . On the other hand, there has been a problem that it is not possible to automatically transition a video output from a DVD to a desired television broadcast video during DVD reproduction. SOLUTION: A television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 is set.
By making desired settings in the channel setting field 61, the viewing date setting field 62, and the start and end time setting fields 63, 64, the output is switched from DVD to television broadcasting in accordance with the settings during DVD playback. It is possible to prevent a desired television broadcast from being missed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing apparatus, and in particular, can receive a video signal and an audio signal based on a signal recorded on a DVD, and a broadcast signal, and record the broadcast signal on a video tape. The present invention relates to a recording and reproducing device that outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on a signal.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, a recording / reproducing device having a timer function has been known as this type of recording / reproducing device. Such a recording / reproducing apparatus sets a start time and an end time of recording on a video tape by a timer function, and starts recording a desired broadcast program on the video tape at the start time even while watching a DVD. The recording ends at the end time. Therefore, if the start time comes during the viewing of the DVD, recording on the video tape starts regardless of the operation of the DVD. Further, as a similar technique, one disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-130740 is known. This publication discloses a technique for storing broadcast messages on a hard disk.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 In the conventional recording / reproducing apparatus described above, the former can set the start time and the end time of recording on the video tape. On the other hand, there are broadcast programs that some users do not need to record on video tapes but want to watch. However, the conventional recording / reproducing apparatus cannot view such a broadcast program, so that the user has to use a timer function that involves recording on a video tape. In the latter case, a large-capacity hard disk had to be installed, and the scale of the device was large.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide a recording / reproducing apparatus capable of viewing a desired broadcast program while watching a DVD with a simple configuration.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 includes a DVD control unit that outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on a signal recorded on a DVD, and a broadcast signal that is received and the broadcast signal is output to a video tape. A recording / reproducing apparatus having a video control unit that is recordable and outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on a recorded broadcast signal, based on a broadcast signal received by the video control unit. Broadcast signal output means for outputting a video signal and an audio signal, a time setting means for setting an output start time for outputting a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal, and judging the set output start time Then, the video signal and the audio signal output from the DVD control unit are converted into the video signal and the audio signal output from the broadcast signal output unit. It is constituted comprising an output switching control means for switching the voice signals.

In the invention according to claim 1 configured as described above, a DVD control unit that outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on a signal recorded on a DVD, a broadcast signal is received, and the broadcast signal is received. Provided is a recording / reproducing apparatus which can record on a video tape and has a video control unit which outputs a video signal and an audio signal based on a recorded broadcast signal. In such a case, the broadcast signal output means can output a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal received by the video control unit. At this time, the time setting means sets an output start time for outputting a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal. When the output start time set by the output switching control means is determined, the video signal and the audio signal output by the DVD control unit are switched to the video signal and the audio signal output by the broadcast signal output means. This allows the user to view a video signal and an audio signal based on a desired broadcast signal at the output start time set by the time setting means even during DVD playback.

[0007] When switching the output of the DVD to the output of the broadcast signal, it is preferable to stop the DVD so that the DVD can be reproduced again from the point where the DVD was stopped. Therefore, a second aspect of the present invention is the recording and reproducing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the output switching control means outputs the video signal and the audio signal output from the DVD control unit to the broadcast signal output. When switching to the video signal and audio signal output by the means, the operation of the DVD control unit is stopped. In the invention according to claim 2, the video signal and the audio signal output by the DVD control unit are converted into the video signal and the audio signal output by the broadcast signal output means by the output switching control means. When switching, the operation of the DVD control unit is stopped.

If the operation of the DVD is resumed from the point where the operation of the DVD is stopped at the end of the time at which the broadcast signal is output, it is preferable that the user can watch the continuation of the DVD. Therefore, a third aspect of the present invention is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the second aspect, wherein the time setting means can set an output end time of a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal. When the output switching control means determines the output end time set by the same time setting means, the operation of the DVD control unit is restarted. In the invention according to claim 3 configured as described above, the output end time of the video signal and the audio signal based on the broadcast signal can be set by the time setting means. In such a case, when the output switching control means determines the output end time set by the time setting means, it restarts the operation of the DVD control unit.

[0009] It is preferable that the reproduction is restarted slightly before the point at which the reproduction was stopped. Therefore, the invention according to claim 4 is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the output switching control means restarts the operation of the DVD control unit by a predetermined time before the stop point. It is configured to restart from the point. In the invention according to claim 4 configured as described above, when the operation of the DVD control unit is restarted by the output switching control means, the DVD control unit is returned to a point a predetermined period before the point stopped at the time of switching and then opened. .

[0010] The video signal and the audio signal of the DVD are switched to the video signal and the audio signal of the broadcast signal or are stopped, and the viewing of the DVD is continued, and the video signal and the audio signal of the broadcast signal are recorded. It is preferable to be able to select either. Therefore, the invention according to claim 5 is directed to the recording / reproducing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the output switching control means transmits the broadcast signal to the video control unit when performing the switching. And a selection display means for displaying a display screen that allows the user to select whether or not to record a video signal and an audio signal based on the above. In the invention according to claim 5 configured as described above, when switching from the DVD to the broadcast signal is performed by the output switching control means, the video signal and the audio signal based on the broadcast signal are converted to the video tape without switching. A display screen is displayed by the selection display means for allowing the user to select whether to record the data or to switch.

In the case of recording, it is necessary to prepare a video tape. Therefore, it is preferable that the video tape can be selected on the display screen before the set start time. Thus, a device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, wherein the selection display means displays the display screen a predetermined time before the output start time. In the invention according to claim 6 configured as described above, the selection display means displays a display screen on which the above-described switching or recording can be selected, a predetermined time before the output start time.

[0012] DVDs are often viewed on low-luminance screens (so-called cinema mode). Switching to a broadcast signal in this low luminance state may make it difficult to view. According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the recording / reproducing apparatus according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the output switching control means performs the switching by using the DVD control unit. When the brightness of the output of the video signal is dark, the brightness is switched brightly. In the invention according to claim 7 configured as described above, when switching is performed by the output switching control means, when the luminance of the output of the video signal by the DVD control unit is low, control for switching the luminance to a high level is executed. .

[0013]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the present invention provides a recording / reproducing apparatus capable of viewing a video signal and an audio signal based on a desired broadcast signal at the output start time set by the time setting means even during DVD reproduction. Can be provided. Further, according to the invention of claim 2, it becomes possible to restart the reproduction of the DVD from the point where the broadcast signal was stopped when the broadcast signal ended. Further, according to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to automatically watch the continuation of the DVD. Further, according to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to re-view the DVD before a predetermined period. Further, according to the invention of claim 5, it is possible to continue watching the DVD according to the selection. Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 6, it is possible to take time to prepare a video tape when recording a broadcast signal while continuing to watch the DVD. Further, according to the invention of claim 7, it is possible to make it easy to see the image of the broadcast signal.

[0014]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Here, embodiments of the present invention will be described in the following order. (1) Configuration of recording / reproducing apparatus: (2) Configuration of DVD control unit: (3) Configuration of video control unit: (4) Processing details of output switching control processing: (5) Summary:

(1) Configuration of Recording / Reproducing Apparatus: FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a recording / reproducing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the recording / reproducing apparatus 100, the DVD control unit 20 and the video control unit 30 are housed in the same housing. In the figure, a DVD control unit 20 and a video control unit 30 include microcomputers 21 and 31, respectively, and are connected to each other by various signal lines. The microcomputer 31 of the video control unit 30 controls the entire recording / reproducing apparatus 100.

The user operates the operation panel 11 connected to the video control unit 30 or a remote control device (not shown) to reproduce a DVD or a CD with the DVD control unit 20, It is possible to reproduce video and audio signals recorded on a tape and record received broadcast signals on a video tape. Here, reproduction signals (video signals and audio signals) from the DVD control unit 20 and the video control unit 30 are output from output terminals 51a to 51c attached to the video control unit 30 side. The video control unit 30 produces an audio signal, and mixes it with a video signal by the RF converter 52 and outputs it. Therefore, in the television connected to the recording / reproducing device 100, it is also possible to perform video output and audio output using the signal output from the RF converter 52.

(2) Configuration of DVD Control Unit: FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the DVD control unit 20. In FIG. 1, a DVD control unit 20 generally includes a microcomputer 21, a DVD drive 22 connected to the microcomputer 21, and a decoder 23 connected to the microcomputer 21 and the DVD drive 22 to output video signals and audio signals. A scramble circuit 24 connected to the microcomputer 21 and the decoder 23; an EEPROM 25 connected to the microcomputer 21 for storing predetermined user setting information; and a standby control circuit 26 connected to the microcomputer 21. I have. The microcomputer 21 is also connected to the microcomputer 31 of the video control unit 30. The microcomputer 21 controls the entire DVD control unit 20 to realize the function of the recording and reproducing apparatus 100 as a DVD reproducing apparatus.

The DVD drive 22 sends a control signal to a focus servo or the like to drive the optical pickup 22a to a predetermined position. The DVD drive 22 amplifies a read signal from the optical pickup 22a to a predetermined signal. It comprises an RF amplifier 22c for generating a control signal, and a DVD signal processor 22d for restoring recorded digital data from the amplified signal, converting it into a data bit stream, and outputting the data bit stream. I have. These operate mutually under the control of the microcomputer 21 to read out video information and audio information digitally recorded on the DVD which is an optical recording medium as a data bit stream and output it to the decoder 23.

The decoder 23 separates the data bit stream into a video component and an audio component, performs MPEG demodulation, and restores the digital video signal A1 and the stereo audio signals A2 and A3. Then, these signals A1 to A3 are output to the video control unit 30 while being synchronized. Here, the scramble circuit 24 scrambles the video signal reproduced by the decoder 23.

The microcomputer 21 controls an external device by obtaining instructions from a CPU 21a serving as a main body of the arithmetic processing, a ROM 21b storing a predetermined control program, a RAM 21c used as a work area, and the like, and a video control unit 30. Port 21d, a timer circuit 21e for measuring time, and the like. Then, the CPU 21a executes a control program stored in the ROM 21b, and controls the entire DVD control unit 20.

The standby control circuit 26 causes the DVD control unit to enter a standby state according to a standby instruction signal input from the I / O port 21 d of the microcomputer 21. That is, when the standby instruction signal from the microcomputer 21 is switched to the content instructing standby, the standby control circuit 26 shuts off the power supply to various devices in the DVD control unit 20 and puts the DVD control unit 20 in the standby state. Let At the same time, a standby state signal corresponding to the standby state is output to the signal line L1 connected to the video control unit 30. Here, the standby instruction signal can adopt various formats, but in the present embodiment, the low-level signal has a content corresponding to the standby instruction. Also, the standby state signal can take various forms, for example, it may be a high-level signal or a low-level signal.

In the present embodiment, the standby control circuit 26 is configured using a buffer circuit that uses the voltage level of the standby instruction signal as it is as the voltage level of the standby state signal. That is, when a low-level standby instruction signal indicating a standby instruction is input from the microcomputer 21, the standby control circuit 26 outputs a low-level standby state signal to the signal line L1. On the other hand, when the standby instruction signal switches to the high level, the standby control circuit 26 restarts power supply to various devices in the DVD control unit 20. At the same time, the output to the signal line L1 connected to the video control unit 30 is set to the same high level as the standby instruction signal. In addition, the standby control circuit 26 turns on the reset signal output to the microcomputer 21 when the power is turned on or when the power supply voltage falls below the predetermined voltage for a predetermined time.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the standby control circuit 26 includes a reset IC including a buffer circuit and the like, a switching transistor and the like. The microcomputer 21 uses the timer interrupt from the timer circuit 21e to switch the standby instruction signal to a low level when the DVD control unit 20 has not been operated for a certain period of time. Then, when an input from the microcomputer 31 of the video control unit 30 is performed, the standby instruction signal is switched to a high level. As a result, the DVD control unit 20 enters a standby state when it has not operated for a certain period of time, so that power consumption can be reduced.

(3) Configuration of Video Control Unit: FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video control unit 30 built in the recording / reproducing apparatus 100. The video control unit 30 employs a HiFi video deck. In the figure, the video control unit 30 includes a microcomputer 31, a tuner IC 33, a HiFi process IC 34 connected to the tuner IC 33, a tape mechanism 35 connected to the HiFi process IC 34, a microcomputer 31, a HiFi process IC 34, and a DVD. The control unit 20 includes a reproduction signal selection circuit 40 connected to the decoder 23 and an RF converter 52 connected to the reproduction signal selection circuit 40. Note that the microcomputer 31, the tuner IC 33, and the HiFi process IC 34 are connected to an IIC bus 32 including a clock line CLK and a data line DATA. The microcomputer 31 is also connected to the microcomputer 21 of the DVD control unit 20. The microcomputer 31 controls the entire video control unit 30 through serial data communication, thereby realizing a function as a HiFi video deck.

The tuner IC 33 includes a high-frequency amplifier circuit, a local oscillation circuit, a mixing circuit, and the like (not shown). Then, based on the reception frequency specified by the microcomputer 31, the corresponding television broadcast is received by the antenna 33a, amplified, and a high-frequency signal is generated. The same intermediate frequency signal is output to process IC34. The HiFi process IC 34 amplifies the intermediate frequency signal input from the tuner IC 33 while controlling the gain by a built-in AGC circuit, creates a recording audio signal and a recording video signal, and outputs the signal to the tape mechanism 35. I do. At the same time, the amplified intermediate frequency signal is passed through a built-in EE circuit to generate a reproduced signal including a video signal B1 and stereo audio signals B2 and B3, and outputs the reproduced signal to a reproduced signal selection circuit 40. The HiFi process IC 34 creates a reproduction signal composed of the video signal B1 and the stereo audio signals B2 and B3 based on the recording audio signal and the recording video signal obtained by reproducing the video tape by the tape mechanism 35. Then, the signal is output to the reproduction signal selection circuit 40.

The tape mechanism 35 includes a tape drive mechanism for running the video tape, various sensors for detecting the running status of the video tape, various heads for recording and reproduction, and the like. The head is composed of a full-width erasing head, a drum head, and an AC head. The head erases audio signals and video signals recorded on a video tape, and records audio signals and recording video signals input from the HiFi process IC 34. On a video tape, and reproduces the recording audio signal and the recording video signal from the video tape. Then, the tape mechanism 35 outputs the reproduced recording audio signal and recording video signal to the HiFi process IC 34.

The microcomputer 31 includes a CPU 21a serving as a main body of the arithmetic processing, a ROM 31b in which a predetermined control program is recorded, a RAM 31c used as a work area, and the like. It has a built-in I / O port 31d, a timer circuit (not shown), and the like. Then, the CPU 31a executes the control program stored in the ROM 31b, and controls the entire video control unit 30.

In the recording / reproducing apparatus 100 having the above-described configuration, in the present embodiment, the video output and the sound of the television broadcast received by the tuner IC 33 of the video control unit 30 while the DVD is being reproduced by the DVD control unit 20. The output is made viewable on a television (not shown) connected to the RF converter 52. In such a case, the CPU 31a executes a television broadcast timer function program stored in the ROM 31b, and sets a desired television broadcast viewing start time and a desired viewing end time with the television broadcast timer function. I do. Thus, when the viewing start time arrives while watching a DVD, the desired television broadcast can be viewed.

FIG. 4 shows a screen configuration of a television broadcast viewing time setting screen displayed on a television (not shown) when the above-described television broadcast timer function is executed using the OSD function. FIG. In the figure, a television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 includes a channel setting field 61, a viewing date setting field 62, a start time setting field 63, an end time setting field 64, an OK button 65, and a cancel button 66. And a configuration having: Here, when the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 is displayed on the television by the OSD function, the user can use the operation panel 11 or a remote control device (not shown) to view the desired television broadcast program. Are set in the channel setting column 61, and the broadcast date is set in the viewing date column 62, respectively. Then, the broadcast start time of the television broadcast program is set in the start time setting column 63, and the broadcast end time is set in the end time setting column 64. At this time, AM is selected in the morning and PM is selected in the afternoon. When the setting is completed, the OK button 65 is pressed down. Then, the setting flag is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c, and the RAM 31c is set. On the other hand, when discarding the setting contents, the user presses the cancel button 66 down.

(4) Content of Output Switching Control Process: FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the content of the output switching control process executed by the television broadcast timer function program. In the figure, first, the state of the setting flag of the television broadcast timer function written in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c is searched to determine whether or not the timer function is set (step S100). If not set, the output switching control process ends. On the other hand, if it has been set, the current time is acquired (step S105). Then, the obtained current time is compared with the start time set in the start time setting column 63 to determine whether or not the current time is equal to or longer than the start time (step S110). Here, if it is determined that the current time is equal to or longer than the start time, it is determined whether or not the DVD is being reproduced (step S115). If the DVD is being reproduced, switching control is performed to switch the output of the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the DVD to the output of the television broadcast video signal and the audio signal of the channel set in the channel setting column 61 ( Step S120).

At this time, by controlling the reproduction signal control circuit 40, the video signal B 1 and the audio signals B 2 and B 3 of the set channel received by the tuner IC 33 are output to the RF converter 52. Then, by outputting to the television from the RF converter 52, the output of the television broadcast is started (step S125). When the output of the television broadcast is started, acquisition of the current time is started (step S130). Then, the obtained current time is compared with the end time set in the end time setting column 64, and it is determined whether or not the current time is equal to or longer than the end time (step S135). If it is determined that the current time is equal to or longer than the end time, the output of the television broadcast ends (step S140). As described above, by making desired settings in the channel setting field 61, the viewing date setting field 62, and the start / end time setting fields 63 and 64 of the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60, a desired television broadcast can be displayed during DVD reproduction. To prevent you from overlooking.

By adopting such a method, it is possible to prevent a desired television broadcast set on the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 from being overlooked even during DVD reproduction as described above. Here, it is preferable that the DVD can be watched again from the vicinity of the switch to the television broadcast by automatically restarting the DVD reproduction when the television broadcast has been watched.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing content of the DVDD operation control processing for enabling the user to view the DVD again after the television broadcast has been viewed. In the figure, during DVD playback (step S200), when the switching control from the DVD to the television broadcast based on the settings on the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 is performed (step S205), the television broadcast is controlled. When the output of (1) is started (steps S210 and S215), the operation of the DVD is temporarily stopped (step S220). On the other hand, if the switching control is performed (step S205) and the output of the television broadcast is terminated (step S210), the reproduction track is slightly returned to the DVD once stopped in step S220. The operation is performed (Step S225). Then, by controlling the reproduction signal selection circuit 40, the output is switched from the output of the television broadcast to the output of the DVD (step S230), the operation of the DVD is resumed, and the DVD can be viewed (step S230). S235).

With the above-described method, switching to a desired television broadcast can be performed during DVD reproduction. On the other hand, depending on the situation during DVD playback, it may not be desirable to switch to television broadcasting. In such a case, it is preferable that the television broadcast can be recorded on a video tape so as to be viewed later, instead of being viewed at the present time.

FIG. 7 shows the contents of an output switching control process in which switching to television broadcasting and recording can be selected when the start time set on the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 has arrived. It is a flowchart. In the figure, first, the state of the setting flag of the television broadcast timer function written in a predetermined area of the RAM 31c is searched to determine whether or not the flag has been set (step S300). If not set, the output switching control process ends. On the other hand, if it is set, the current time is obtained (step S305). Then, the obtained current time is compared with the start time set in the start time setting column 63 to determine whether or not the current time is equal to or longer than the start time (step S310). Here, if it is determined that the current time is equal to or longer than the start time, it is determined whether or not the DVD is being reproduced (step S311).

If the DVD is being played, the selection screen 70 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the television using the OSD function. In the figure, a selection button 70, a recording button 72, and a button 73 are provided on a selection screen 70, and the switching button 71 allows an operation of switching from DVD to television broadcasting to be selected. . The recording button 72 allows the user to select the operation for recording the television broadcast without switching from the DVD to the television broadcast. Further, the button 73 allows the user to select the operation of continuing the viewing of the DVD without switching the operation from the DVD to the television broadcast and performing the recording operation of the television broadcast. Here, it is determined whether the user has selected the switch button 71 on the selection screen 70 (step S320). When the switching button 71 is selected, switching of the output of the video signal and the audio signal recorded on the DVD to the output of the video signal and the audio signal of the television broadcast of the channel set in the channel setting column 61 is performed. Execute (step S325).

At this time, the video signal B 1 and the audio signals B 2 and B 3 received by the tuner IC 33 are output to the RF converter 52 by controlling the reproduction signal control circuit 40. In this way, the output of the television broadcast is started by outputting to the television from the RF converter 52 (step S330). When the output of the television broadcast is started, acquisition of the current time is started (step S335). Then, the obtained current time is compared with the end time set in the end time setting column 64, and it is determined whether or not the current time is equal to or longer than the end time (step S340). If it is determined that the current time is equal to or longer than the end time, the output of the television broadcast ends (step S345). On the other hand, if the selection of the switching button 71 is not determined in step S320, it is determined whether or not the recording button 72 is selected (step S350). When the record button 72 is selected, the DVD reproduction is continued. That is, the user of the DVD continues to view the DVD, and starts recording based on the channel and the like set on the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60 (step S355).

When recording is started, it is determined whether or not the current time is equal to or longer than the end time set in the end time column 64 while obtaining the current time (step S360) (step S365). If it is determined that the end time has elapsed, the recording is stopped (step S370). As described above, when switching from DVD output to television broadcast output in accordance with the settings of the channel setting field 61, the viewing date setting field 62, and the start / end time setting fields 63 and 64 on the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60, By making it possible to select between switching to broadcasting and recording, it is possible to encourage the user to make a selection that is appropriate for the situation at hand and to provide a more user-friendly function.

When playing a DVD, one often watches a movie. At this time, a “cinema mode” in which the brightness of the television is suppressed may be used. When switching to television broadcasting while maintaining the state of the cinema mode, the screen becomes dark and the image becomes difficult to view. Therefore, when switching from DVD to television broadcasting, it is preferable that the cinema mode can be automatically changed to the “standard mode” in which images are projected at normal luminance.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the mode switching control processing for realizing such automatic change. In the figure, it is determined whether or not the DVD is being reproduced (step S400). If the DVD is being reproduced, it is determined whether or not the above-described switching control to the television broadcast is executed. (Step S405). If it is determined that the switching control is to be performed, it is determined whether or not the mode is the cinema mode (step S410). If it is determined that the mode is the cinema mode, the mode is switched to the standard mode (step S415).

(5) Conclusion: As described above, desired settings are made in the channel setting field 61, the viewing date setting field 62, and the start / end time setting fields 63 and 64 of the television broadcast viewing time setting screen 60. By switching the output from the DVD to the television broadcast according to this setting during the reproduction of the DVD, it is possible to prevent the user from missing the desired television broadcast.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a recording and reproducing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a zero.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a DVD control unit.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video control unit.

FIG. 4 is a screen configuration diagram showing a screen configuration of a television broadcast viewing time setting screen.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing contents of output switching control processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a DVD operation control processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing contents of output switching control processing.

FIG. 8 is a screen configuration diagram showing a screen configuration of a selection screen.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of a mode switching control process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Operation panel 20 ... DVD control unit 21 ... Microcomputer 26 ... Standby control circuit 30 ... Video control unit 31 ... Microcomputer 40 ... Reproduction signal selection circuit 52 ... RF converter 100 ... Recording / reproducing device

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] A DVD control unit for outputting a video signal and an audio signal based on a signal recorded on a DVD;
A video control unit capable of receiving a broadcast signal and recording the broadcast signal on a video tape, and having a video control unit for outputting a video signal and an audio signal based on the recorded broadcast signal; Broadcast signal output means for outputting a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal received by the unit; time setting means for setting an output start time for outputting the video signal and the audio signal based on the broadcast signal; When the set output start time is determined, the DVD
An output switching control means for switching a video signal and an audio signal output from a control unit to a video signal and an audio signal output from the broadcast signal output means. 2. The output switching control means switches the video signal and the audio signal output from the DVD control unit to the video signal and the audio signal output from the broadcast signal output means. 2. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the unit is stopped. 3. The time setting means can set an output end time of a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal, and the output switching control means can set an output end time set by the time setting means. 3. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein when the end time is determined, the operation of the DVD control unit is restarted. 4. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the output switching control means restarts the operation of the DVD control unit from a point a predetermined period before the stopped point. apparatus. 5. The output switching control means displays a display screen for allowing a user to select whether or not to record a video signal and an audio signal based on the broadcast signal in the video control unit when performing the switching. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a selection display means for performing the operation. 6. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the selection display means displays the display screen a predetermined time before the output start time. 7. The output switching control means according to claim 1, wherein, when the switching is performed, when the luminance of the output of the video signal by the DVD control unit is low, the luminance is switched to a high level. 7. The recording / reproducing device according to any one of 6.