JPH046154B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a camera-integrated VTR with monitor TV that can be used by integrating a monitor television (hereinafter referred to as monitor TV) and a video camera into a miniaturized VTR.

Conventional technology Conventionally, this type of equipment was developed by, for example,
As shown in the publication, the structure was as shown in FIG. 9. That is, tape cassette 1
A VTR unit 102 which has a built-in camera 00 and records signals from a camera unit 101 is placed on a grip unit 103 and is configured to be detachable by a coupling device 104. The camera section 103 converts the incident light from the lens section 105 into an imaging surface 106' of the imaging tube 106.
image, and the resulting video signal is
A monitor TV section 107 is provided to send the video to the VTR section 102 and record it on the tape in the tape cassette 100, as well as to monitor the video being shot.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, a monitor like the one shown in Figure 9 above
In the configuration of the camera-integrated VTR with TV, when the camera unit 101 is shooting, the camera unit 101 is directed toward the subject and at the same time the monitor TV unit 107
The user will operate the computer while monitoring the screen (not shown). And at that time, VTR section 10
The side surface on which the amount of tape wound around the tape cassette 100 mounted on the tape cassette 2 can be monitored is on a plane parallel to the plane of the paper in the figure.
At the same time, the amount of tape cannot be monitored, and tape cassette 1
This makes it impossible to exchange 00 at an appropriate time. Sometimes there is no remaining tape left, and an important photographic opportunity is lost, or the tape cassette 100 is replaced too early, leaving a lot of useless unrecorded parts.

Also, the camera section 101 takes a picture, and the VTR section 1
When checking the playback of video and audio signals recorded by 02, the remaining tape capacity is monitored and
To play back on TV section 107, monitor TV section 1
07 must be rotated each time in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper.

Also, by operating the engagement device 104, the VTR section 10
When using monitor TV section 1 separately,
07 is attached to the camera section 101, the monitor TV section 107 is attached to the camera section 1 each time.
01 and attaching it to the VTR section 102, the operation of the device becomes complicated.

In view of the above, the present invention provides a camera unit for taking pictures, a monitor TV unit for monitoring, and at the same time, a VTR unit for directly and easily monitoring the amount of tape in a recording tape cassette.
Even when the VTR unit and camera unit are separated, the VTR unit can be used without any complicated equipment or operations.
The purpose is to obtain a reproduced image by the department.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention provides a VTR to which a tape cassette is attached.
a monitor TV unit configured integrally with the VTR unit so as to be able to monitor the amount of tape in the tape cassette mounted on the same side as the side where the tape amount can be monitored; and a camera unit. A camera-integrated VTR with a monitor TV in which the VTR section, the monitor TV section, and the camera section are integrated so that the angle formed between the imaging surface of the tape cassette and the side surface capable of monitoring the tape amount of the tape cassette can be changed.
It is.

Effects With the above-described configuration, the present invention can integrally rotate the side surface capable of monitoring the tape amount and the monitor TV section relative to the camera section with its imaging surface facing the subject, and can constantly monitor both. At the same time, by setting the imaging surface at a nearly right angle to the side surface that can monitor the amount of tape, the device has no protruding parts and can be easily stored.

Embodiment FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing an embodiment according to the present invention, and shows an example of the form when it is stored when not in use or when it is placed on a table or the like for reproduction.
In other words, the VTR to which the tape cassette 1 is attached
2 and a monitor TV having, for example, a liquid crystal screen or a CRT screen so as to be able to monitor the amount of tape 3 wound inside the tape cassette 1 on the same side as the side (upper side in perspective view). Section 4 is integrally constructed.
Note that buttons 5 are provided on the upper side of the VTR section 2 to perform various operations on the VTR section 2, the monitor TV section 4, and the camera section 8. Furthermore, the monitor TV section 4 is an example that also has the function of a normal broadcast receiving TV, and is equipped with a tuner dial 6, a speaker 7, and the like. This integrated
A camera section 8 is integrally attached to the VTR section 2 and the monitor TV section 4. Camera section 8
In order to make it easier to hold and support the entire VTR with integrated camera and monitor TV (hereinafter referred to as the device), or at least the camera unit 8 when separated, with the hand, the finger is made of a recess that corresponds to the finger. A receiving portion 8' is provided, and a removable hand hold belt 9 is attached.

That is, the finger is inserted between the hand hold belt 9 and the finger receiving part 8' of the camera section 8 to hold and support the entire device or at least the camera section 8. The integrated portion of the VTR unit 2 and monitor TV unit 4 in the state shown in FIG. 2,
The relative positions with respect to the camera unit 8 are shown in Figure 3.
It looks like a schematic side view that also schematically shows the main internal components. That is, in FIG. 3, an imaging surface 11 (for example, when a CCD image sensor (refers to the image plane or image pickup plane located in front of the image pickup tube) and tape cassette 1.
An example of a state in which the angle θ ₁ (indicated by the angle with the top surface of the tape cassette 1 in the diagram) with the side surface that allows monitoring the amount of tape 3 wound inside the tape cassette 1 is almost a right angle. This shows that. In this way, in the state shown in Figures 2 and 3, the entire device has a planar external shape and there are no protruding parts, so it is easy to use when using the device for purposes such as business memos. This makes it extremely easy to store it in a flat storage case such as an attaché case. On the other hand, when using this device to record images outdoors, for example, it is possible to monitor the imaging surface 11 and the amount of tape 3 wound inside the tape cassette 1, as shown in a schematic side view in FIG. The angle formed with the side surface is changed from θ ₁ to θ ₂ in Fig. 3.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 (views from which the perspective of the state in FIG. 1 has been changed),
After changing the relative angle between the integrated part of the VTR unit 2 and monitor TV unit 4 and the camera unit 8 from the state shown in FIG. 2, the angle is maintained. . In this state, insert your finger between the hand hold belt 9 and the finger rest 8' of the camera section 8, hold the entire device, and point the lens 10 of the camera section 8 toward the subject (not shown). (Fig. 5) At the same time, as shown in Fig. 1, monitor whether the optimal shooting conditions for the camera section 8, such as the focus, position, and angle of the subject, are set.
It is possible to monitor the amount of tape 3 at the same time as monitoring with the TV section 4. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a rod antenna 12 is provided on the back of the integrated VTR unit 2 and monitor TV unit 4, which connects the integrated part of the camera unit 8, monitor TV unit 4, and VTR unit 2. The monitor TV section 4 can be separated and used as a normal television as shown in FIG. 6, and the broadcast video signal can also be recorded on the tape 3 by the VTR section 2.

In FIG. 7, θ ₂ in FIG. 4 is further changed, and the integrated portion of the camera section 8, VTR section 2, and monitor TV section 4 is moved along the slide groove 13 and their relative positions are fixed. It is placed on a table (not shown), etc., and the reproduced image of the VTR section 2,
Alternatively, it shows a state in which a normal broadcast video can be easily enjoyed on the monitor TV section 4 from the direction of the arrow 14. Figure 8 shows monitor TV section 4 and
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an attachment/detachment device that enables attachment/detachment of a portion integrated with the VTR section 2 and the camera section, or change of relative sliding position and angle. That is, the detachable dial 15 and its male threaded portion 16 are rotatably attached to the integrated portion of the monitor TV section 4 and the VTR section 2. One of the camera parts 8 is provided with a slide groove 13, and a slide female screw part 17 is provided so as to be slidable within the groove. To change the state from the separated state shown in FIG. 7 to the integrated state, the male threaded portion 16 is screwed onto the female slide plate 17, and the camera portion 8 is relatively moved to a desired position and angle, and then the detachable dial 15 is moved. is rotated and fixed in an integrated state.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily take pictures by pointing the camera unit toward the subject, monitor its status with the monitor TV unit, and simultaneously record with the VTR unit while directly monitoring the tape amount. The practical effects are great. Also, VTR
Even when the camera section and the camera section are used separately, images reproduced by the VTR section can be obtained without requiring any complicated device operations.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 5 are perspective views showing an embodiment of the present invention in a photographing state, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the same in a stored state, and FIG. 3 is a schematic side view in the same stored state; FIG. 4 is a schematic side view in the same photographing mode, FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the same separated state, FIG. 7 is a side view when visually observing the monitor TV section in the same embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the same. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the structure of the attaching/detaching device, and FIG. 9 is a side view showing a conventional example. 1... Tape cassette, 2... VTR section, 3...
...tape, 4...monitor TV section, 11...imaging surface.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A VTR unit into which a tape cassette is installed, and a unit configured integrally with the VTR unit so that the tape amount of the installed tape cassette can be monitored from the same side as the side where the tape amount can be monitored. monitor
a TV section and a camera section, the camera section is configured such that the angle formed between the imaging surface of the camera section and a side surface capable of monitoring the amount of tape in the tape cassette can be changed.
A camera-integrated VTR with a monitor TV, characterized in that a VTR section, the monitor TV section, and a camera section are integrated. 2. A camera-integrated VTR with monitor TV as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the VTR section and the camera section are configured to be detachable.