JPH04105288A - Display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily confirm an adjustment state by displaying a counter, time, an input mode, a tape mode, a channel, etc., on a display part at the same time and displaying the adjustment state with a bar graph when an adjustment is made. CONSTITUTION:A transparent touch panel 2 is arranged on the entire surface of a VTR main body 1 in a free opening and closing state as a door which covers the whole front panel 1A and the display device 5 displays the time, counter, mode, etc., in the standard mode at the same time and also displays a level, tracking, sharpness, etc., individually in the adjustment state. Namely, the counter, time, input mode, tape mode, channel, etc., are normally displayed on the display 5 at the same time and when the VTR main body 1 is adjusted, the bar graph showing the adjustment state is displayed. Consequently, the adjustment state can easily be confirmed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a display device suitable for use in displaying the operating status of a VTR.

[Summary of the invention]

The present invention provides a display device suitable for displaying the operating status of a VTR, in which the time, counter,
Modes, etc. are displayed at once, and in the adjusted state, adjustment states such as level, tracking, sharpness, etc. are displayed individually, making it possible to provide an easy-to-read display in a limited display area.

[Conventional technology]

In conventional VTRs, adjustments to tracking, sharpness, recording level, etc. are set using mechanical volume controls. However, adjustment using a mechanical volume cannot be performed smoothly. Therefore, tracking
A VTR has been proposed in which sharpness, recording level, etc. can be adjusted electrically.

When setting the adjustment state using a mechanical volume, the adjustment state can be confirmed by the rotational position of the volume. However, if sharpness, tracking, recording level, etc. can be adjusted electrically, the adjustment status cannot be confirmed unless the adjustment status is displayed on the display. For this reason, in a VTR in which sharpness, tracking, recording level, etc. can be adjusted electrically, it is necessary to display the adjustment status on a display disposed on the front panel.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Therefore, it is conceivable to display the adjustment status using a display already provided on the front panel of the VTR. That is, the front panel of a conventional VTR is provided with a display that displays the time, channel, etc. Further, the display on the front panel of this VTR is used to display the operational settings when performing timer recording. On this display,
It is conceivable to display the adjustment status of sharpness, tracking, recording level, etc.

However, the display area of this display is limited, and displaying the adjustment status of sharpening, tracking, recording level, etc. on this display does not provide good visibility.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to
It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device that can easily display the adjustment status of sharpness, tracking, recording level, etc.

[Means to solve the problem]

This invention is a display device in which the time, counter, 7-dot, etc. are displayed all at once in the standard state, and the display of the adjustment state, such as level, tracking, sharpness, etc., is displayed individually in the adjusted state.

The present invention is a display device in which the display of adjustment states such as level, tracking, sharpness, etc. is switched to the standard state display when a button indicating the end of adjustment is pressed.

The present invention is a display device in which the display of the adjustment state of tracking and sharpness is switched to the display of the standard state when a button indicating the end of adjustment is pressed or a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

[Effect]

The display 5 normally displays a counter, time, input mode, tape mode, channel, etc. at the same time. When making adjustments, a bar graph indicating the adjustment status is displayed. The display showing this adjustment status is displayed on the display 5.
Since it is displayed on the entire surface of the screen, it is easy to check the adjustment status.

〔Example〕

Examples of the present invention will be described in the following order.

a, Overview of the VTR body, Internal configuration of the VTR body C0 Door opener barrel d, Overview of the remote commander e, Internal configuration of the remote commander f, Touch panel arrangement g, Key operations with erasing h Clean mode i, Display Display j, About the mode of the remote commander, Basic operating method of the remote commander 1, Processing when the time is not set m, Calendar and time settings n, Timer setting 0, Memory bank function P, Reservation details 1A and 1B show a VTR to which the present invention is applied.
The main body 1 is shown as a whole. Figure 1 A and 1
In the figure, a transparent touch panel 2 is disposed on the entire surface of the VTR main body 1 as a door that covers the entire front panel IA so as to be openable and closable. FIG. 1A shows the state when the transparent touch panel 2 is closed, and FIG. 1B shows the state when the transparent touch panel 2 is opened. This transparent touch panel 2 is provided with a plurality of operation keys, as will be explained later. As shown in FIG. 1B, the state of the VTR 1 is set by opening the transparent touch panel 2 and operating the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. Note that this transparent touch panel 2 is connected to the eject key 150 (10th key) of the remote commander 10, as explained later.
It can be opened using the operation shown in Figure ■).

As shown in FIG. 1B, when the transparent touch panel 2 on the entire surface of the VTR body 1 is opened, the cassette insertion slot 3 is exposed.

A cassette is loaded into this cassette insertion port 3. Also, on the front panel IA of this VTR body 1, the VTR
Display lamp 4 that displays the operating status of the main unit 1, such as power on/off, recording mode, auto tracking, etc.; Display 5 that displays the setting status of the tape counter, time, operating mode, channel, etc.; and Display section 6 that displays the tape running status. will be placed. Note that the display 5 can selectively display adjustment states such as tracking, audio level, sharpness, etc., as will be explained later. Since the transparent touch panel 2 is transparent, the transparent touch panel 2
Even in the closed state, the display on the display lamp 4, the display 5, and the tape running state display on the display section 6 can be viewed through the transparent touch panel 2.

Further, a light transmitting/receiving section 7 is provided on the front panel IA of the VTR main body 1. The operating state of the VTR body 1 can be controlled remotely using a remote commander 10, which will be explained later. This remote commander 10 is capable of bidirectional communication.

This command signal from the remote commander 10 is transmitted as an infrared signal, and this signal is received by the light transmitting/receiving section 7. A signal indicating VTR operating status such as playback, stop, -time stop, and recording, status information such as recording mode, input mode, recording time, remaining tape amount, timer reservation, reservation confirmation, and timer information such as current time. is transmitted as an infrared signal from the light transmitting/receiving section 7 of the VTR body 1 as required, and this signal is received by the remote commander 10.

In this way, the transparent touch panel 2 is provided on the front panel IA of the VTR main body 1 so that it can be opened and closed freely.
By operating this transparent touch panel 2, various operating states can be set. Therefore, it is not necessary to arrange a plurality of operation keys on the front panel IA, and the design can be improved. Furthermore, the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2 can be operated with a light touch, improving operability. Furthermore, since the transparent touch panel 2 is transparent, various displays can be viewed even when the transparent touch panel 2 is closed.

b. Internal configuration of the VTR body FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the VTR main body 1. As shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, 11 is a system controller, and 12 is a mode controller. System controller 11
and the mode controller 12 are bidirectionally connected.

When operation keys arranged on a transparent touch panel 2 provided on the front surface of the VTR main body 1 are operated, the operation signals are supplied from the touch panel 2 to the system controller 11. Further, when the operation keys arranged on the remote commander 10 are operated, a command signal is transmitted from the remote commander 10, and this command signal is received by the light receiving element 7A.

This signal is transmitted from the light receiving element 7A to the system controller 11.
supplied to Then, a signal indicating the setting state of the VTR main body 1 is transmitted from the system controller 11 as required and from the light emitting element 7B.

When a command signal is supplied to the system controller 11, this command is supplied to the mode controller 12, and the mode controller 12 sets an operating mode.

Depending on the set operating state, the display lamp 4, display 5, and tape running state display section 6 display information.

A rotary head is arranged on the drum 14. drum 14
The operating state of is set by the mode controller 12. During playback, a recording signal on the tape is played back by a rotary head disposed on the drum 14, and the playback output is supplied to the recording/playback circuit 15. In the recording/reproducing circuit 15, a luminance signal is demodulated from the reproduced FM modulated luminance signal, and the carrier frequency of the reproduced low-frequency converted chroma signal is set to a predetermined frequency (for example, 3
58MHz). This reproduction signal is output from the human/output terminal 16.

During recording, a video signal from the tuner circuit 29 or the input/output terminal 16 is supplied to the recording/reproducing circuit 15. Then, the luminance signal is FM-modulated, the chroma signal is low-frequency converted, and is recorded on the tape by the rotating head of the drum 14.

When the power is turned on by operating the remote controller 10, the drum 14 is immediately rotated for, for example, 30 seconds.

In this manner, by rotating the drum 14 for a predetermined period of time when the power is turned on, the playback screen can be displayed immediately when playback is started from the power on.

Note that three types of recording modes (βI, β■, β■) with different tape speeds can be set as the recording mode, and a normal mode and a bi-band mode can be set.

17 is a timer circuit. Using this timer circuit 17, timer recording can be performed. Timer information set in timer recording is stored in the timer memory 18. The set time of the timer circuit 17 is displayed on the display 5.

Timer settings will be explained later on Remote Commander 10.
This is done by the operation of In addition, this timer memory 18
The timer information stored in the remote commander IO can be sent back to the remote commander IO to rewrite the timer information.

19 is a cassette detection circuit. The presence or absence of a cassette is detected by a cassette detection circuit 19. The output of this cassette detection circuit 19 is supplied to the mode controller 22.

When displaying a television broadcast screen using the tuner circuit 29 of the VTR main body 1, the power of the VTR main body 1 is normally turned on without a cassette being inserted. Therefore, using the detection output of this cassette detection circuit 19, if the VTR body 1 is turned on when there is no cassette, the VTRTR
If the main body tuner circuit 29 is used, the display 5 may display a channel. In this way, when the tuner circuit 29 of the VTR body 1 is used to display a television broadcast screen, the channel display becomes easier to see.

2OA and 20B are door opening mechanisms for the transparent touch panel 2. As described above, the transparent touch panel 2 of the VTR main body 1 can be opened by operating the eject key 150 of the remote commander IO. When the remote commander 10 sends an eject command signal, the system controller 11 outputs a door open signal. This door opening signal is supplied to the door opening mechanisms 2OA and 20B.

The open/close state of the transparent touch panel 2 is detected by the open/close detection circuit 21. This opening/closing detection circuit 21 can be configured with a leaf switch, for example. During this time, when the door detection circuit 21 detects that the transparent touch panel 2 is open,
Eject operation is prohibited.

As will be described in detail later, various operation keys are arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. When such a transparent touch panel 2 is arranged so that it can be opened and closed, if the cassette is ejected while the transparent touch panel 2 is not completely opened, the cassette may hit the operation keys arranged on the transparent touch panel 2. There is a risk that it may be touched and malfunction. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the opening/closing detection circuit 2I detects the opening/closing state of the transparent touch panel 2 as described above,
When the transparent touch panel 2 is open, the eject operation is prohibited to prevent such malfunctions.

An illumination lamp 22 that illuminates the transparent touch panel 2 is provided. When you open the transparent touch panel 2, the lighting lamp 2
2 is lit.

When the transparent touch panel 2 is operated, an operation sound is generated from the speaker 23. This allows the user to perform reliable operations.

C0 Door Opening Mechanism FIGS. 3A and 3B show the configurations of the door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B. These door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B
is a magnet 23 arranged on the transparent touch panel 2 side.
and iron pieces 24 and 25, and a solenoid coil 26 and iron pieces 27 and 28 disposed on the VTR main body 1 side. By controlling the current flowing through the solenoid coil 26, the transparent touch panel 2 can be opened.

As shown in FIG. 3A, when no current is applied to the solenoid coil 26, the magnetic force of the magnet 23 causes the iron piece to
4.25 and the iron piece 27.28 are attracted to each other. Therefore, the transparent touch panel 2 is held in a closed state.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when a current is passed through the solenoid coil 26, a magnetic field is generated in the solenoid coil 26 in the same direction as the magnetic field of the magnet 23, and the iron pieces 24.25 and 27.28 repel each other. .

Therefore, the transparent touch panel 2 is opened.

Since such door opening mechanisms 20A and 20B can be constructed without using a motor, they are inexpensive and can open the transparent touch panel 2 very quietly without generating motor noise.

d. Overview of Remote Commander FIG. 4 shows the external appearance of the remote commander 10 for operating the VTR main body 1.

As shown in FIG. 5, this remote commander 10 is provided with an LCD display 31, and a touch panel 32 is laminated on this LCD display 31. Keys are displayed on the LCD display 31, and when performing various operation settings, the touch panel 32 above the key display is pressed.

This remote commander 10 can be set to various modes, and the key arrangement displayed on the LCD display 31 can be changed according to each mode.

In this way, since the key arrangement can be changed according to each mode, the key arrangement can be simplified, the number of erroneous key operations can be reduced, and various complicated operation settings can be made. Note that the mode and key layout of the remote commander 10 will be described in detail later.

This remote commander 10 can perform two-way communication with the VTR main body 1. A light transmitting/receiving section 33 is provided on the front side of the remote commander 10. A command signal from the remote commander 10 is transmitted from the light transmitting/receiving section 33 as an infrared signal.

Then, a signal indicating the operating state of the VTR main body is transmitted from the VTR main body 1 as an infrared signal, and this signal is received by the light transmitting/receiving section 33 of the remote commander 10.

e. Internal configuration of remote commander FIG. 6 shows the internal configuration of the remote commander 10.

The remote commander 10 is provided with a CPU 41 . A memory 42 is bidirectionally connected to the CPU 41, and a display 31 and a touch panel 32 are also connected. The display 31 and the touch panel 32 are stacked and integrated, as described above.

Keys are displayed on the display 31, and the touch panel 32 is pressed in accordance with the key display. As a result, a command signal is transmitted from the CPU 41, and this command signal is transmitted as an infrared signal from the light emitting element 33B.

Note that the relay 43 is provided to generate an operation sound when the touch panel 32 is pressed. relay 4
The relay sound No. 3 is a familiar sound produced when a switch operation is completed, and is suitable for use as a source of operation sound. In addition, by using the operation sound of the remote commander 10 as a relay sound and the aforementioned operation sound of the VTR main body 1 as a buzzer sound from the speaker 23, it is possible to change the operation sound when the remote commander 10 is operated and when the touch panel 2 of the VTR main body 1 is operated. The quality of the sound generated differs depending on the time, improving operability.

The signal sent from the VTR body 1 is sent to the light receiving element 33A.
and is supplied to the CPU 41.

Displays corresponding to the signals sent from the VTR body 1 are displayed on the display 31 as required.

Further, an illumination lamp 44 that illuminates the display 31 and the touch panel 32 is provided. This lighting lamp 44
If you turn on the light, you can check the settings even in a dark place and make operational settings.

This illumination lamp 44 is turned on by pressing the "?" key 122, which serves as a help key, as will be explained later.

Note that the battery attachment detection circuit 45 detects whether or not a battery has been attached.

f. Arrangement of touch panel The touch panel 2, which is disposed on the front surface of the VTRTR body so as to be openable and closable, will be described in detail.

FIG. 7 shows the configuration of keys arranged on the touch panel 2. As shown in FIG. The touch panel 2 has a power key 47,
Eject key 48, rewind key 49, playback key 50,
Keys for performing basic operations such as a fast forward key 51, a - hour stop key 52, a stop key 53, and record keys 54A and 54B are provided.

Also provided are a quick timer setting key 55, a timer recording key 56, a recording mode key 57, a TV/video switching key 58, a counter reset key 59, a counter display/tape remaining amount display switching key 60, and a tape return key 61. Ru.

Further, index function keys such as an index key 62, an index mark key 63, and an index erase key 64 are provided.

Furthermore, input switching keys 65, 66, and 67 are provided.

Also, channel up/down key 68, high band key 69, βIs/SHB switching key 70, main/
A sub-switching key 71 is provided.

Further, keys for editing such as an audio insert W concentration-72, a video insert edit key 73, and a synchronized date key 74 are provided.

Further, a recording level key 75, a tracking key 76, a sharpness key 77, and an adjustment up/down key 78 are provided.

Also includes a buzzer key 79 for switching operation sounds, a tape select key 80, an edit function switch key 81, an audio monitor key 82, a timer online function switch key 83, a BNR playback switch key 84, a CATV
Various setting/switching keys such as a key 85, an auto stereo key 86, a remote commander mode switching key 87, an OK main key 8 for returning the display to its original state, and an auto tracking key 89 are provided.

Further, keys for tuner presetting, such as a tuner label key 90 and a tuner preset key 91, are provided.

g. Key operation involving erasure In the VTR body 1, by pressing each key on the transparent touch panel 2 arranged as described above, the corresponding operation is set. Operations using the transparent touch panel 2 can be easily set by simply pressing the corresponding keys with a finger. As described above, the input state can be recognized by the buzzer sound from the speaker 23.

However, such easy input operations tend to cause malfunctions in which the wrong key is pressed.

In particular, it is necessary to prevent operations involving tape erasure/rerecording from being erroneously set. Therefore, in the VTR to which the present invention is applied, key manual operations associated with tape erasure/re-recording are prevented from malfunctioning.

That is, the quick timer setting key 55 and timer recording key 56 cannot be set unless the corresponding keys are pressed for several seconds.

Furthermore, regarding the recording keys 54A and 54B, unless you hold down the two recording keys 54A and 54B at the same time for several seconds,
It is not possible to set it.

h. Clean mode As described above, in the VTR body 1, by pressing each key on the transparent touch panel 2, the corresponding operation is set. As each key on the transparent touch panel 2 is repeatedly operated, dirt such as fingerprints adheres to the surface of the transparent touch panel 2. If the transparent touch panel 2 is wiped with a cloth or the like to remove dirt from the transparent touch panel 2, there is a risk that keys on the transparent touch panel 2 may be pressed and malfunction may occur.

Therefore, it is possible to set a clean mode in which all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. That is, when the power key 47 and the OK child key 8 are pressed at the same time, the clean mode is set. In the clean mode, all key operations on the transparent touch panel 2 are disabled. Therefore, dirt on the transparent touch panel 2 can be removed by wiping the surface of the transparent touch panel 2 with a cloth or the like. When in clean mode, rP is displayed on display 5.
LEAsE CLEAN THE PANEL”
is displayed to inform you that it is in clean mode.

When a key on the remote commander 10 is operated or the power key 47 and OK child key 8 are pressed simultaneously again, the normal operation mode is returned.

i.Display Display Normally, a counter, time, input mode, tape mode, channel, etc. are displayed simultaneously on the display 5 of the VTR body 1.

Incidentally, in the VTR to which the present invention is applied, tracking adjustment can be performed electronically by operating the tracking key 76 and adjustment up/down key 78. You can also adjust the sharpness using sharpness key 77.
This can be done by operating the adjustment up/down key 78. When performing such electrical adjustments, it is necessary to display the state of these adjustments. The display 5 is used to display these setting states. However,
The display area of the display 5 is limited.

Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the display on the display 5 can be selectively changed between the normal state and the adjustment state.

That is, for example, when performing tracking adjustment, the tracking key 76 is pressed. Then, display 5
As shown in FIG. 8A, the characters rTRACKINGj and a bar graph indicating the adjustment state are displayed. Tracking adjustment can be performed by operating the adjustment up/down key 78 while looking at this bar graph. In this manner, when performing adjustment, the normal display disappears and a bar graph indicating the tracking adjustment state is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5, so that the adjustment display becomes larger and adjustment becomes easier. Note that in the case of sharpness adjustment, a bar graph indicating the sharpness setting status is similarly displayed on the entire surface of the display 5.

When performing tracking adjustment or sharpness adjustment,
After a few seconds or when the OK child key 8 is pressed, the display 5 returns to the normal display.

Further, when the recording level key 75 is pressed, a level meter is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5, as shown in FIG. 8B. The recording level can be adjusted by operating the adjustment up/down key 78 while viewing this display.

Note that this level meter display is returned to the normal display when the OK child key 8 is pressed. Unless the OK child key 8 is pressed, the level meter continues to be displayed.

When confirming a reserved program, a display indicating the reserved date, recording mode, recording start time, reservation number, reserved channel, and recording end time is displayed as shown in FIG. 8C.

As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, in order to perform appropriate display using the limited display area of the display 5, when making adjustments, the display is displayed in a large size so that the adjusted state can be easily seen. A heart graph indicating the adjustment status is displayed on the entire screen 5, and in the case of normal status or timer confirmation, multiple items are displayed at the same time so that various statuses can be confirmed at once.

j. Remote Commander Modes As mentioned above, the remote commander 10 can be set to various modes. Each mode of this remote commander 10 will be explained.

FIG. 9 shows each mode transition of the remote commander IO. When you install the batteries for the first time or when you do not operate the remote commander for about 5 minutes, [5L]
EEP] Mode 101 is set. Figure 10A is [5L
EEP] This shows the state of the key layout in mode 101. In the sleeve mode 101, as shown in FIG. 10A, displays other than the status key 121 are turned off.

Here, when the status key 121 is pressed, as shown in FIG.
It becomes 02. FIG. 10B shows the key layout in [MONITORl mode 102]. [MONIT
In the ORl mode 102, after the characters rMONITOR are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120,
A character as shown is displayed.

Note that among the displays on the character display section 120, the displays marked with [ ] are input keys.

Also, "?" key 122, "NO" key 123, rPO
The WERJ key 124 is displayed. Also, rewind key 1
25, fast forward key 126, play key 127, - hour stop key 128, stop key 129, record key 130A, 130
Keys for basic operation settings such as B are displayed. Also, 'TIMER4 key 131, rlJNE/T
UNERJ key 132, rsETTrNG” key 133
is displayed.

[MONITORl When set to the playback state in mode 102 and set to the - time stop state, as shown in FIG. 9,
[5HUTTLE] Mode 103 is entered. FIG. 10C shows the key arrangement in the [5HUTTLE] mode 103. [5) IUTTLEI mode 103
Then, after the characters rsHUTTLE are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120, characters as shown are displayed. In addition, in the [5FIUTTLE] mode 103, as shown in FIG.
2. rNOJ key 123 and rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed. In addition, the speed change reproduction key 134.1 in the forward rotation direction
35.136, variable speed regeneration half in reverse direction 137.138
．． 139, a still image playback key 140 is displayed. Also,
The rcCOUNTERJ key 141 is displayed. [5H
When set to UTTLE1 mode 103, ×1710
Variable speed playback of 2x speed, x175x speed, x1x speed, x2x speed,
You can switch the playback direction.

In FIG. 9, when the VTR body 1 is in the timer reservation standby state, the ETIMERC)IEcK) mode 10
It becomes 4. 10th rEJD, [TIMERCHECK
1 shows the key arrangement in l mode 104. [T
In the IERCHECKl mode 104, the characters rTIMERCHECKj are scrolled in two rows on the character display section 120, and then the timer setting state is displayed as shown. In addition, character display section 1
When characters 20 are scroll-displayed in two rows, the characters in the upper row are scrolled and then the characters in the lower row are scroll-displayed.

Also, in [TIMERCHECKl mode 104,
As shown in diagram 10, r? , key 122, "NO"
key 123, rYESJ key 124A (rYES, key 124A is rp.

(displayed in the same position as the WERJ key 124) is displayed. Also, r MEMORY J key 142, rN
An EXTJ key 143 and an rTIMERJ key 131 are displayed. [In the TIMERCHECKl mode 104, each time the rNEXTJ key 143 is pressed, the reservation details for up to eight programs are displayed.

In FIG. 9, [TI? When the r TIMεRJ key 131 is pressed from the “IERCHECX” mode 104,
(TIMER5ET) Mode 105 is entered. FIG.
After the characters SET are scrolled across two rows, the timer setting state is displayed as shown. Also, "?" key 122, rNOJ key 123, rYES
J key 124A is displayed. Further, an up/down key 144 and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed. Also, rME AORY J key 142, rR
The ECMODEJ key 146 is displayed. Also, rTI
MERJ key 131, rLINE/TUNERJ key 1
32, 'MONITOR' key 133 A (rMON
ITORJ key 133A is rsETTING, key 1
33) is displayed. [TI
MERSET: When the rTIMER key 131 is pressed from mode 105, the mode changes to [TIMERCHECKI mode 104.

In Figure 9, r LINE/TUNERJ key 13
When 2 is pressed, fTUNERMODE) becomes 106 when tuner manual is selected on the VTR main body 1 side.

FIG. 10F shows the key layout for [TUNERMODEI 106]. [T[JNERMODEi
In mode 106, “T U
After the characters "NE RMODE" are scrolled and displayed, characters as shown are displayed. Also,"?
” key 122, “NO” key 123, and rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed. Also, rANT TV/VTJ
Key 147 and UTINJ key 148 are displayed.

Additionally, a volume up/down key 144A and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed. Also, r
TIMERJ key 131, r LINE/TUNER"
Key 132 and rMONITORJ key 133A are displayed.

In Figure 9, r LINE/TUNERJ key 13
When 2 is pressed and BS input is selected on the VTR main unit l side, the mode becomes [TUNER/BSI mode 107].

FIG. 10G shows the key layout in the TUNER/BSj mode 107. [In the TUNER/BSI mode 107, the rBS is displayed on the character display section 120.
After the characters TLiNERJ are scrolled and displayed, characters as shown are displayed. Also, "9 key 12
2, r1110J key 123 and rPO'1jERJ key 124 are displayed. Also, rANT TV/VTRJ
A key 147 and an rMUTINGj key 148 are displayed. Additionally, a volume up/down key 144A and a channel up/down key 145 are displayed.

Also, rTIMERJ key 131, r LINE/TU
NERJ key 132, rMONITORJ key 133A
is displayed.

In FIG. 9, when the r L INE/TENNERJ key 132 is pressed and the line manual 1 or 2 is selected on the VTR body 1 side, the [LINE] mode 108 is selected.
becomes. FIG. 10H shows the key arrangement in the [LINE] mode 108. [LINE] Mode 10
8, characters as shown are displayed on the character display section 120. Also, "?" key 122, "NO"
key 123 and rPOWERJ key 124 are displayed.

Also, rTIMERJ key 131, rLINE/TUN
ERJ key 132 and "MONITORJ key 133A" are displayed.

When the "?" key 122 is pressed in any state, the illumination lamp 44 (sixth
) is lit, and the character display section 120 shows
The characters of the currently set mode are scrolled. In addition, if the character indicating the mode spans two lines, 2
The characters in the line are scrolled with a time difference, so
Easy to check mode. The illumination lamp 44 is extinguished after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Therefore, the user can check at any time what state the remote commander 10 is set to by pressing the "?" key 122. At this time, the illumination lamp 44 is turned on, so
As long as you remember the location of the "?" key 122, you can reliably operate the remote commander even in a dark place.

Furthermore, if the "?" key 122 is kept pressed, [HOM
E] mode 109 is set. FIG. 10H is [HO
This shows the key arrangement in ME] mode 109.

In the [HOME] mode 109, the character display section 12
After the characters 'HOME' are scrolled and displayed at 0, characters as shown are displayed.

Also, "? Cokey 122, rNOJ key 123, rPO
The WERJ key 124 is displayed. Also, “INDEX
J key 149, “ANT TV/VTI?, key 14
7. Eject key 150 is displayed. Also, a rewind key 125, a fast forward key 126, a play key 127, a - hour stop key 128, a stop key 129, a recording key 130A,
130B is displayed. Also, rTAPE RETUR
NJ key 151, rcOUNTERRESET
” key 143A and rREc MODEJ key 146 are displayed. Also, rTIMERJ key 131, rLIN
An E/TUNERJ key 132 and an rsETTING J key 133 are displayed. This f) IOMEI mode 10
9, all keys necessary for operation are arranged.

In Figure 9, when the rINDEX j key 149 is pressed, ffNDEX CO[JNTER;
It becomes 10.

FIG. 10 (■) shows the key arrangement in the [INDEX C0UNTER] mode 110. [rNDE
In the X C0IJNTER1 mode 110, characters as shown are displayed on the character display section 120.

Also, "?" key 122, "NO" key 123, rP
OWER” key 124 is displayed. Also, rlNDE
The XJ key 149 is displayed. In addition, the rewind key 12
5. A fast forward key 126, a playback key 127, a -time stop key 128, and a stop key 129 are displayed. Also, rTAP
E RETURN J key 151, rcCOUNTER)
iEsET” key 143A is displayed. Also, rIN
DEX MARKI key 131A, rMONITOJ
? J key 133A is displayed.

In FIG. 9, when the [5ETTING] key 133 is pressed, the mode enters the [COMMANDJ mode 111].

FIG. 10J shows the key layout in fcOMMANDi mode 111. [CO? ? MA~D] In the mode 111, the character display section 120! l:rCO
The words MMAND MODE are scrolled across two lines. Also, "?" key 122, rNJ key 1
23, rYEs J key 124A is displayed. Also,
Keys 152.1 numbered from "l" to "12"
52, . . . are displayed. Also, l5ETTING:
A key 133 is displayed. By using the keys 152, 152, . . . from "1" to "12", it is possible to select a device on which the remote commander operation is desired. In addition, key 152
．． The numbers "1" to "12" attached to 152, . . . correspond to the manufacturers of the devices.

In FIG. 9, the [5ETTING] key 133
When is pressed, [CLOCK SET] mode 112
become.

In Figure 10, (CLOGK SET) mode 112
This shows the key arrangement when . [CLOCK 5E
In the TI mode 112, r is displayed on the character display section 120.
cL.

After the characters CK 5ETJ are scrolled, characters for setting the calendar and time as shown are displayed. Also, the "?" key 122, the "~OJ key 123, and the rYEs J key 124A are displayed. The up/down key 144 and the channel up/down key 145 are displayed. Also, the fsETTINGl key 133 is displayed. In this [CLOCKSET] mode 112, the character displayed on the character display section 120 and the up/down key 144 are used to
The calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 (FIG. 2) of the R main body 1 can be set correctly.

In FIG. 9, the [5ETTING] key 133
When is pressed, [TUNER PRESET] mode 11
It becomes 3.

The 10th diagram is [TUNERP[1ESET] mode 1
This shows the key arrangement when the number 13 is used. [TUNERP
In the RESETI mode 113, the character display section 12
After the characters "TUNERPRESET" are scrolled and displayed at 0, characters as shown are displayed. Also, the "?" key 122, the "NO" key 123, rYEs
J key 124A is displayed. Also, "1" to "12"
” keys 152, 152, . . . are displayed. Also, [5ETT rNG] key 133
is displayed. In [TUNERPIliESET] mode 113, the reception channel of the tuner can be set.

In FIG. 9, the [5ETTING] key 133
When is pressed, the mode changes to [COMMANDJ mode 111].

k. Basic Operation Method of the Remote Commander As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10M, the remote commander 10 has a key layout that changes depending on each mode.

The "?" key 122 has the function of a help key when the user does not understand the operation. That is, as described above, if you want to know which mode is set, the "?" key 122 is pressed. Then, the characters of the set mode are scrolled and displayed on the character display section 120.

Then, when the "?" key 122 is pressed, the illumination lamp 44 that illuminates the display 31 and the touch panel 32 is illuminated, making it possible to check the setting state even in a dark place.

Note that when the characters displayed on the character display section 120 span two rows, each row is scroll-displayed with a time difference. Therefore, the character display spanning two levels becomes easier to see.

If the setting mode becomes unclear and you do not understand the operation, ” key 122 is held down for several seconds. In this way, the mode becomes [)IOME] mode 109. [
In the HOMEI mode 109, as shown in FIG. 10I, all keys necessary for normal operations are displayed, so any operation can be performed.

The "NO" key 123 is a key for canceling the current input and returning to the previous state. If you accidentally press the key or make a mistake in the settings,
"NO" key 123 is pressed. Then, the screen returns to the state before no input was made. With the multi-functional remote commander,
If an incorrect input is made, the setting state often becomes irreversible; however, by pressing the rNOJ key 123, the current input can be canceled and the previous state returned. "NO" key 12
When 3 is pressed twice, all keys necessary for normal operation are displayed and the mode becomes [HOME; mode 109].

Further, characters such as the time and calendar displayed on the display unit 120, and characters marked with [:] can be directly pressed to set various operations. Therefore, operability is improved.

1. Processing when the time is not set In one embodiment of this invention, the remote commander 10 is set to [TIMERSE].
T] mode 105 (FIG. 10E), timer recording can be set using the remote commander 10.

However, when the remote commander 10 is configured to perform timer recording, the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 of the VTR body 1 may not be set correctly, and the timer recording may not be performed correctly.

Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are not set when the power is turned on, or when the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are not set, the timer recording or the quick timer is activated. rPLESE if recording is attempted.
SET THECLOCKJ is displayed on the display 5, and a warning that the calendar and time are not set is issued.

Further, in one embodiment of the present invention, the remote commander 1
After the loading of the 0 battery is detected and a new battery is loaded, when the rTIMERJ key 131 is pressed to perform timer recording, first the [CLOCK 5ETi mode 112
Therefore, timer recording is not possible when the calendar and time are set. Whether or not a battery is loaded is detected by a battery attachment detection circuit 44 (FIG. 6). In this way [CLOCK SET] mode 112
(Figure 10L) Therefore, before timer recording, the timer circuit 17 of the VTR main body 1 is set correctly, and the calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 of the VTR main body 1 are not set correctly, and the timer recording is performed. If done correctly, risks can be avoided.

m, calendar and time settings [CLOCK 5ETI Mode 1] shown in Figure 10
In step 12, the calendar and time are set as follows.

[CLOCK 5ETI When set to mode 112,
On the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10,
As shown in FIG. 11, day of the week display 161, hour display 162
, a minute display 163, a month display 164, a day display 165, and a year display 166 are displayed.

Among the displays displayed on this character display section 120,
If you directly press the display you want to configure, that display will blink. By pressing the up/down key 144, settings for this blinking display part can be made.

That is, when the month display 164 is pressed, the month display 164 blinks as shown in FIG. 11A. Here, by pressing the up/down key 144, the display of the month display 164 changes and the force setting is performed.

When the day display 165 is pressed, the day display 165 flashes as shown in FIG. 11B. Here, up/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the day display 165 changes and the date is set.

When the hour display 162 is pressed, the hour display 162 flashes as shown in FIG. 11C. Here, up/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the hour display 162 changes and the hour is set.

When the minute display 163 is pressed, the minute display 163 flashes as shown in the 11th diagram. Here, amp/down key 14
By pressing 4, the display on the minute display 163 changes and the minute setting is made.

In this way, when the display displayed on the character display section 120 is directly pressed, the display blinks, and the blinking display part can be set by operating the up/down key 144. In addition, if the settings are incorrect, rN
By pressing the OJ key 123, the original state can be restored.

Note that if you press the "NO" key 123 twice, r)!
OME becomes J mode 109.

Check the contents and press rYEs j key 124A.
As shown in FIG. 11E, a display 167 of ``SURCH UNI, rTRANSMIT'' is displayed on the character display section 120.

For example, at the same time as the time signal, press rYEs J key 124A.
When you press , this command signal is transmitted to the VTR main body 1, and a transmission display 16 as shown in FIG. 11F is displayed.
8 is displayed on the character display section 120, and the VTR main body 1
The calendar and time of the timer circuit 17 are set.

n, timer setting [TIMER5ETI Mode 10] shown in Figure 10E
When set to 5, timer recording can be performed as follows.

[TIMERSET] When set to mode 105,
On the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10,
As shown in FIG. 12, day of the week display 171, recording start time display 172, recording start minute display 173, channel display 17
4. A recording mode display 175, a recording end display 176, and a recording end display 177 are displayed.

Among the displays displayed on this character display section 120,
If you directly press the display you want to configure, that display will blink. By pressing the up/down key 144, settings for this blinking display part can be made.

That is, when the day of the week display 171 is pressed, the day of the week display 171 blinks as shown in FIG. 12A. Here, up/
By pressing the down key 144, the display on the day of the week display 171 changes and the day of the week is set.

When the recording start time display 172 is pressed, the recording start time display 172 blinks as shown in FIG. 12B.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording start time display 172 changes, and the recording start time setting is made.

When the recording start minute display 173 is pressed, the recording start minute display 173 blinks as shown in FIG. 12C.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording start minute display 173 changes, and the recording start minute setting is made.

When the recording end display 176 is pressed, the recording end display 176 flashes as shown in Figure 12.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording end display 176 changes, and the recording end setting is made.

When the recording end display 177 is pressed, the recording end display 177 flashes as shown in FIG.

Here, by pressing the up/down key 144,
The display of the recording end display 177 changes, and the recording end is set.

When the channel display 174 is pressed, the channel display 174 flashes as shown in FIG. 12F. Here, by pressing the channel setting key 145, the display on the channel display 174 changes and the recording channel is set.

Check the contents and press rYES J key 124A.
As shown in FIG. 12G, a display 167 "rTRANsMIT" is displayed on the character display section 120.

If the ryEs key 124A is pressed within, for example, 5 minutes, this command signal is transmitted to the VTR body 1, and a transmission display 1 as shown in FIG.
68 is displayed on the character display section 120, and timer settings are made in the timer memory 18 of the VTR main body 1.

The recording mode is normally set to β■ mode. The recording mode setting is performed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the channel display 174 is pressed, the channel display 174 flashes. here,
When the rRECMODE key 146 is pressed, the channel display 174 disappears and a detailed recording mode display 175A with the letter β is displayed, as shown in FIG. 13B. Each time the rREc MODEJ key 146 is pressed, the recording mode display 175A changes to β■, βI, etc., and the recording mode is set.

Since the recording mode is normally set to β■ mode, the recording mode display 175 is normally displayed in a simple form without the character β, so that the display area can be fully utilized. Then, when setting the recording mode, β
A detailed recording mode display 175A with the characters ``'' is displayed so that the recording mode can be set reliably.

Note that if the settings are incorrect, the original state can be restored by pressing the EJ main key 23. “Press the NO primary key 23 twice to enter r HOME, mode 109.

When setting the day of the week, if you keep pressing the up key of the up/down key 144, as shown in FIG.
You can make recording settings up to the month of the month, weekly recording settings, etc. That is, as the up key is continued to be pressed, the day of the week display 171 changes by 1 in the order of rsu, rMON, . . . rSATJ. When only the day of the week display 171 is displayed, timer recording for that week is set. If you continue to press the amplifier key, the day of the week display 171, month display 178, day display 179, year display 180 will be displayed, and timer recording for the next week, and the week after that, etc. will be set. You can set the timer within 1 month by pressing the button.If you continue to press the up key,
sPJ display 181 and rEVERYSUJ, rEVE
RY MONJ ・ rEVERY 5ATJ
182 is displayed, and timer recording is set at the same time every week. If you continue to press the up key, rM
ON-FRl is displayed 183, and daily timer recording excluding Saturday and Sunday is set.If you continue to press the up key, the rMON-3ATJ display 184 is displayed.
is done, daily timer recording excluding Sunday is set, and if you continue to press the up key, "MON-3U
"N" is displayed 185, and daily timer recording is set. Then, if you continue to press the up key,
The display returns to the day of the week display 171. Note that if you keep pressing the down key, the operation setting will be the opposite of the above.

0, When setting memory bank function timer recording, rTRANsMITJ display 1
While 67 is displayed on the character display section 120,
r MEMORY When the J key 142 is pressed, the memory bank mode is entered and programs can be stored.

At this time, the user can add a title of his or her choice. In this way, when storing a program, the user can add a title of his/her preference, thereby improving operability.

That is, when setting the timer recording, if the timer time is set as shown in FIG. 15A, and the rYES J key 124A is pressed, the rTRANSM
A display 167 of r'r, , is displayed on the character display section 120. While this rTRANSMITJ display 167 is displayed on the character display section 120, rME
When the MORY J key 142 is pressed, the reservation number display 181 and the character position setting key 18 are pressed, as shown in FIG. 15C.
2A and 182B are displayed on the character display section 120. When character position setting keys 182A and 182B are pressed,
As shown in Figure 5, the cursor 184 is moved.

When the amp/down key 144 is operated, the cursor 18
Characters are displayed in the area where 4 is blinking. By moving the cursor 184 to a predetermined digit 1 using the character position setting keys 182A and 182B and operating the up/down key 144, as shown in FIGS. 15E to 15G,
Title character displays 185, 185, . . . are formed.

Here, when the r YES key 124A is pressed, rTRANsMIT is selected as shown in FIG. 15H.

A character display 167 is displayed on the character display section 120. When the "ryEs" key 124A is pressed, this command signal is transmitted to the VTR main body 1, and a transmission display 167 as shown in FIG.

p. Confirmation and change of reservation contents 'TIMERCHECK If set to J mode 104, reservation contents can be confirmed.

In other words, when 'T1 ERCHECk is set to mode 104, jON10FF as shown in FIG. 16A]
A display 191 is displayed on the character display section 120. When the rNEXT J key 143 is pressed, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR main body 1. When a command signal is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR main body 1, a transmission display 168 shown in FIG. 16B is displayed in the character display area 120. As a result, V
The reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 of the TR body 1 are detected. Then, a signal indicating the contents of the reservation is sent back from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10. When a signal is returned from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10, a reception display 192 shown in FIG. 16C is displayed in the character display area 120. Then, as shown in Figure 16, the reservation details of reservation number 1 are displayed on the character display section 120. When the r NEXT key 143 is pressed again, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is similarly transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR body 1, and the reservation details stored in the timer memory 18 are detected. , a signal indicating the reservation details is sent back from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10, and
The reservation details for reservation number 2.3,... are r NEXT J
Each time the key 143 is pressed, the characters are sequentially displayed on the character display section 120.

In addition, the reservation details can be changed by setting rTIMERCHE (JJ mode 104).

In other words, rTI? When set to IERCHECK J mode 104, [oN10FF
] display 191 is displayed on the character display section 120.

Here, as shown in FIG. 17B, this (ONloFF
) When display 191 is pressed, the recording reservation state is canceled. r
When the NEXT J key 143 is pressed, a command signal for confirming the reservation details is transmitted from the remote commander 10 to the VTR body 1, a transmission display 168 as shown in FIG. The reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 are detected.

A signal indicating the contents of the reservation is sent back from the VTR body 1 to the remote commander 10, and a reception display 192 as shown in Figure 17 is displayed. And reservation number 1.2.3
,... each time the J key 143 is pressed, the character display section 1 is
20 are displayed sequentially. When the character of the reservation number whose recording content is desired to be changed is displayed and the character display of the item desired to be changed is pressed, the character of that item blinks as shown in FIG. 17F. Then, the contents of the blinking portion are changed as shown in FIG. 17G by operating the up/down key 144 and the channel up/down key 145. Then, confirm the contents and press ``YES'' key 1.
Press 24A, as shown in Figure 17H, the rTRAN
A display 167 of SMI TJ is displayed on the character display section 120. Then, when the "r YES" key 124A is pressed, this command signal is transmitted to the VTR body 1, and a transmission display 168 as shown in FIG.
is displayed on the character display section 120, and the timer setting in the timer memory 18 of the VTR main body 1 is changed.

Since signals can be exchanged bidirectionally between the remote commander 10 and the VTR body 1, the reservation contents stored in the timer memory 18 of the VTR body 1 can be
It can be displayed on the character display section 120 of the remote commander 10. Then, the contents set in the timer memory 18 of the VTR body 1 are sent back to the remote commander 10 side, the timer settings are changed on the remote commander 10 side, and the timer memory 18 of the VTR body 1 is returned to the remote commander 10 side.
can be set to 7.

q. Operation of other devices The memory 42 of the remote commander 10 stores command signals for operating other televisions and VTRs. When set to command mode 11, other televisions and VTRs can be operated.

In other words, when command mode 11 is set, as shown in FIG.
ODE) display 197 is displayed on the character display section 120. By pressing the IMoDEH display 197, the device is set to be a television or a VTR. And keys 1 numbered from 1 to 12.
By pressing the key corresponding to the manufacturer's number among 52, 152, . . . , the manufacturer of the device is set.

The numbers and manufacturers of the keys 152, 152, . . . correspond, for example, as shown in FIG. 19.

As shown in FIG. 19, the number of each manufacturer is the same for both televisions and VTRs. In this way, by standardizing the numbers for each manufacturer, operability is improved. Then, the "r YES" key 124A is pressed. This allows the remote commander 120 to operate VTRs and televisions of other models and manufacturers.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to this invention, normally, the counter, time, input mode, tape mode, channel, etc. are displayed simultaneously on the display 5, and when making adjustments, a bar graph indicating the adjustment status is displayed for each adjustment item. Is displayed. Since the display indicating the adjustment state is displayed on the entire surface of the display 5, the adjustment state can be easily confirmed.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1A and 1B are perspective views showing the overall structure of a VTR to which this invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of a VTR to which this invention is applied, and FIGS. 3
FIG. B is a sectional view used to explain a door opening mechanism in a VTR to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of a VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, FIG. 5 is a sectional view used to explain the VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, and FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the overall configuration of a VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied. A block diagram showing the internal configuration of a VTR remote commander to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 7 is a perspective view used to explain the key arrangement of a transparent touch panel in a VTR to which this invention is applied, and FIGS. 8A to 8C are FIG. 9 is a route map used to explain the display of a VTR to which the invention is applied, and FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram used to explain the VTR remote commander to which the invention is applied.
Figures A to 10M are plan views used to explain the VTR remote commander to which this invention is applied, Figure 11 is a route map used to explain calendar and time settings, and Figure 12 is used to explain timer settings. Route map, Figure 13 is a route map used to explain recording mode settings, Figure 14 is a route map used to explain day of the week settings, 15th is a route map used to explain memory banks, Figure 16 is a route map used to confirm reservation details. Figure 17 is a route map used to explain reservation details changes, Figure 18 is a route map used to explain settings for other equipment, Figure 19 is a route map used to explain how to operate other equipment. It is a route map used for explanation. Explanation of main symbols in the drawings 1: VTR main body, 2: transparent touch panel. 5: Display. VTF'l's Treasure Power VTR's Main A Rei Figure 1 B All 4 Names of Nono Ushicon 4th Chart of #JTlbl Power Figure 5 Figure 6 [TUNERBSI f-do Figure 1D G Fig. 10 1 [LINE] mode P Fig. 10 H [INDEX C0UNTERI mode V Fig. 10 j Fig. 12 Yaki day n home Fig. 14 182A 182B Memory link Fig. 15 Fig. 17? About M customer's stone 1 recognition @ 16 figure

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) A display device that displays the time, counter, mode, etc. all at once in the standard state, and displays the adjustment state such as level, tracking, sharpness, etc. individually in the adjusted state. (2) The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display of the adjustment state of the level, tracking, sharpness, etc. is switched to the display of the standard state when a button indicating the end of adjustment is pressed. (3) The display device according to claim 1, wherein the display of the adjustment state of the tracking and sharpness is switched to the display of the standard state when a button indicating the end of adjustment is pressed or a predetermined period of time has elapsed.