JPH0869648A - Recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To smoothly set plural required setting items for using the device even by a beginner by displaying a guidance for these setting operations in order. CONSTITUTION: When a simply setting key 3a of a setting part is operated, a simply setting function is started up, and a mechanism part 24, etc., are checked in condition by an MPU 22 in communication with a mechanism control MPU 23. When this simply setting function cannot be executed, screen information for displaying a message of this purport is taken out of a memory 33 and is displayed on a display device 29. Then, when the simply setting function can be executed, the present setting contents are read out of a setting contents memory 31 by the MPU 22. Then, for instance, a screen of 'SIMPLE SETTING.CHANNEL ADJUSTING' is taken out of the memory 33 in accordance with the read-out setting contents by the MPU 22 and is displayed on the device 29. Under this state, when a decision key 3f is operated, channel adjusting is executed by the MPU. Afterward, the required plural items are set in a similar manner by executing operations sequentially according to the display of the device 21.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording / reproducing apparatus such as a video tape recorder in which a plurality of setting items are set in use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when a video tape recorder is purchased, it is called "view", "record", and "record reserved".
In order to use the large function, it is necessary to make settings for receiving a television program, setting for adjusting the time, and setting for correcting the time when the time is wrong. In the past, so-called instruction manuals were used to make such settings.In recent years, however, such instruction manuals have been replaced by displays on televisions, monitors, etc. connected to video tape recorders. A method has been adopted in which a setting procedure or the like is displayed on the device so that the user can perform the setting according to this display.

Therefore, when the setting is carried out by such a method, the conventional apparatus has carried out as follows. That is, first, the normal screen of the arbitrarily received broadcast signal or the like is displayed on the display device. From this state, for example, when the operation key of the "menu" provided on the setting unit of the device body or the commander for remote operation is operated, a screen as shown in A of FIG. 5 is displayed on the display device.

That is, the screen of FIG. 5A is a menu screen for mode setting. For example, the setting items of "TV receiving channel setting", "BS receiving channel setting", "BS antenna level display", and "just clock setting" are displayed. Is displayed. Then, while this menu screen is displayed, for example, "↑" provided on the remote commander
The required setting item is selected with the “↓” operation key. Further, when the "Enter" operation key also provided on the commander or the like is operated, the display device displays, for example, B or C in FIG.
The screen shown in is displayed.

FIG. 5B shows a television reception channel setting screen, for example, "broadcast to be received""automatic reception channel setting""receptionchannel""automatic fine adjustment".
The setting item of "Fine adjustment" is displayed. Then, with this screen displayed, the required setting items are selected, for example, by the operation keys "↑" and "↓" provided on the commander for remote operation. Further, the setting is performed with the operation keys of "←" and "→". When the “OK” operation key is operated, the setting is completed and the original normal screen (D in FIG. 5) is displayed.

Further, C in FIG. 5 is a screen for setting the just clock. Here, the just clock setting is to detect a time signal broadcasted on, for example, an NHK educational television and automatically correct the built-in clock. Therefore, on this Just Clock setting screen, for example, the setting items of "On / Off" of "Just Clock", "NHK Educational TV" and its "Channel (number)" are displayed. Then, with this screen displayed, for example, the required setting item is selected with the operation keys "↑" and "↓" provided on the commander for remote operation, and the setting is performed with the operation keys "←" and "→". Be seen. When the operation key of “OK” is further operated, the setting is completed and the original normal screen (D in FIG. 5) is displayed.

When the operation key of the "menu" provided on the remote commander is operated while the normal screen is displayed, the display device again displays the mode setting menu screen (see FIG. 5). A) is displayed. Further, when the operation key of "menu" is operated while the menu screen for this mode setting is displayed, the original normal screen is displayed. That is, the screen is moved as shown by a double arrow in the figure. In this way, various settings are made when using, for example, a video tape recorder.

[0008]

However, when such a setting is made, the user cannot perform the operation for displaying the menu screen without first looking at the instruction manual. Also, the display of the menu screen does not necessarily give specific information to the user, but is simply a list of simple item names. Therefore, especially for a beginner, even if this menu screen is displayed, it is not possible to determine what is specifically done, and there is a possibility that the setting cannot be performed unless the instruction manual is read after all.

Further, in the conventional method, since the screen returns to the normal screen every time one item is set, the operation of displaying the menu screen again from there is repeated.
The same operation must be repeated. Further, in the above example, the setting for adjusting the time cannot be made from the menu screen, and there is a problem that the operation is not consistent.

This application has been made in view of such a point, and the problem to be solved is that the setting cannot be smoothly performed by the conventional setting from the menu screen, especially for beginners. Means that there was a fear that the settings could not be made.

[0011]

The first means according to the present invention is a recording / reproducing apparatus in which a predetermined setting including a plurality of setting items necessary for use is performed, and a display apparatus 29 is provided. The display for guiding the setting is displayed on the recording / reproducing apparatus, and the display for guiding the setting is such that at least a plurality of setting items necessary for the above-mentioned use are set by a sequential operation.

A second means according to the present invention is the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the first means, which has a dedicated starting means (“simple setting” key 3a) for the above setting, and this starting means (key 3a) is provided. The display device 2 is operated by being operated.
9 is a recording / reproducing apparatus in which a display for inducing setting of a plurality of setting items necessary for at least the use is displayed.

According to a third means of the present invention, in the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the second means, a plurality of plural units required for at least the above-mentioned use, which are performed by operating the starting means (key 3a) for the dedicated setting, are used. As for the setting of the setting items, all the items are set, or the starting means (key 3
The recording / reproducing apparatus is configured so as not to be terminated until a) is operated again.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the third aspect, a plurality of plural units necessary for at least the above-mentioned use, which are performed by operating the starting means (key 3a) for the dedicated setting, are provided. During the setting of the setting item, the recording / reproducing apparatus is configured such that the operation keys having similar names have the same operation as the operation key to be originally operated.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the recording / reproducing apparatus according to the third aspect, a plurality of plural units necessary for at least the above-mentioned use are performed by operating the starting means (key 3a) for the dedicated setting. During the setting of the setting item, the recording / reproducing apparatus is configured to perform a process of not accepting an operation on an operation key that performs an operation that is inconvenient for the above setting.

[0016]

According to this, a guide display is displayed on the display device so that a plurality of setting items required at least for use can be set by a sequential operation, so that even a beginner can smoothly perform the setting. .

Further, since the dedicated setting starting means is provided, the setting can be easily performed at any time, and
Since the setting is not completed until all items are set or the activation means is operated again, even a beginner can calmly perform the setting.

Further, during the setting, the operation keys having similar names are made to have the same operation as the operation key which should be operated originally, and during the setting, the operation keys which perform an operation unfavorable to the setting are not operated. Since it is applied, even a beginner can make a good setting.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a front panel when the recording / reproducing apparatus of the present invention is applied to a consumer video tape recorder, for example. In FIG. 1, a stop operation key 1, a rewind operation key 2, a reproduction operation key 3, a fast-forward operation key 4, and a pause operation key 5 among the operation units (keys) that perform basic operations are linear in a horizontal direction. Is located in.

With respect to this arrangement, the reservation operation key 6 and the recording operation key 7 are arranged vertically below the reproduction operation key 3. Further, when the reservation operation key 6 is operated, for example, the reservation mode of the video tape recorder is started, and the door 8 which shields the reservation setting section is opened in conjunction with the operation of the reservation operation key 6. A mechanism for exposing the reservation setting unit is provided.

In addition, the reservation setting section is provided with an instruction key 8a for starting the setting input, for example, from the left side, as shown in FIG. Also, a day setting key 8b for starting reserved recording composed of ± seesaw switches, a setting key 8c for the start time, a setting key 8d for the start time, a setting key 8e for the end time, and a minute for the end time. Setting key 8f,
A channel setting key 8g is provided.

Further, a tape speed (standard / three times) setting key 8h, a setting input instruction key 8i, a reservation confirmation / feed instruction key 8j, and a reservation cancellation instruction key 8
k, a time setting key 8m, etc. are provided. In FIG. 1A, 9 is a display unit, 10 is a cassette insertion slot, 11 is a power switch, and other operation keys such as an eject key. Reference numeral 12 is an operation key for channel selection of the built-in tuner.

Further, reference numeral 13 is a door that shields the setting portion of the operation keys for setting, and inside the door 13, for example, the operation keys 3a for setting as shown in FIG.
~ 3f are provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the door 13, there are a "simple setting" key 3a, a "↑" key 3b, a "↓" key 3c, a "←" key 3d, a "→" key 3e, and a "determine" key. A key 3f and a "menu" key 3g are provided. The operation keys 3a to 3g are
For example, it is also installed in a remote commander.

The internal circuit configuration of this device is as shown in FIG. That is, in FIG. 2, each operation key 1 to perform the basic operation of the basic operation described above
7, 11 and 12, keys 8a to 8k, 8 of the reservation setting section
m, a signal from the key input device 21 including the keys 3a to 3g of the setting unit of the main body or the remote commander described above is supplied to the microcomputer 22. When the operation keys 3a to 3g are provided on a remote-controlled commander, a signal from a receiving circuit (not shown) thereof is supplied to the microcomputer 22 through the key input device 21.

The signal from the microcomputer 22 is supplied to the microcomputer 23 for controlling the mechanical section, and the signal from the microcomputer 23 is supplied to the mechanical section 24 of the video tape recorder. As a result, in the mechanism section 24, the tape 25 is driven in accordance with operation signals from the respective keys such as stop, rewind, play, fast forward, pause, and record of the operation section 21.

A signal from the microcomputer 22 is also supplied to the built-in tuner 26. As a result, the built-in tuner 26 selects an arbitrary channel in accordance with an operation signal from the operation key 12 for channel selection.
Then, the video signal of the channel selected by the built-in tuner 26 is recorded on the tape 25 through the recording circuit 27. A video signal reproduced from the tape 25 is supplied to a display device 29 such as a television receiver and a monitor through a reproduction circuit 28.

Further, in the microcomputer 22, by using the keys 8a to 8k of the above-mentioned reservation setting section, the day of the week, the time of the start time, the time of the start time, the minute of the start time, and the time of the end time of the reserved recording are set. , End time minute setting, channel setting, tape speed setting. The set contents are displayed on the display unit 9 through the drive circuit 30 and stored in the memory 31 of the set contents.

Further, the time signal from the built-in clock circuit 32 is supplied to the microcomputer 22. When the time signal from the clock circuit 32 and the settings of the day of the week, the time of the start time, and the minutes of the start time stored in the memory 31 described above match, the mechanical unit 24 or the like follows the other settings. It is driven and reserved recording is performed.

Reference numeral 33 denotes a display screen memory,
The signal from the memory 33 is sent to the microcomputer 22.
Is supplied to. And this microcomputer 22
At, a display signal related to the operated key or the like is formed. This display signal is transmitted through the display circuit 34 to the reproduction circuit 28.
And is superimposed on the video signal supplied to the display device 29.

This device is provided with a function called "simple setting" that enables even a beginner to make a good setting. That is, "Easy setting" in the setting section
When the key 3a is operated, this "simple setting" function is activated. When this function is activated, first, in the microcomputer 22, the microcomputer 2
The state of the mechanical unit 24 and the like is checked by communication with the communication unit 3 and it is determined whether or not the state is suitable for setting.

That is, in this "simple setting", as will be described later, the contents are automatically received and the contents of searching the channel of the NHK educational television while watching the programs received as a result are included, so that the tape is running. It is determined that the function cannot be executed when the status is “recording” or “playing”.
Therefore, if these cannot be executed, the microcomputer 22 retrieves the information of the screen displaying a message such as "I can't do during XX. Please stop and then go" from the display screen memory 33. , Is displayed on the display device 29.

When the above-mentioned "simple setting" function can be executed, the microcomputer 22 reads the current setting contents from the setting contents memory 31. Then, according to the read setting contents, the microcomputer 22 takes out a "simple setting / channel matching" screen from the display screen memory 33 and displays it on the display device 29, for example, as shown in A of FIG. In the screen of A of this Fig. 4, for example, "Channel matching /
Press the [Enter] button or press the [Easy Settings] button if you want to stop ".

In this state, when the "determination" key 3f of the main body or the remote control commander setting section is operated, the microcomputer 22 executes channel matching. That is, receivable broadcasts are searched for by the microcomputer 22 and the tuner 26, and each received broadcast is sequentially registered in each channel of the tuner 26.

At the same time, a "simple setting / channel matching" screen as shown in FIG. 4B is taken out from the display screen memory 33 and displayed on the display device 29. In the screen of FIG. 4B, for example, a message "Receiving channel (reception channel number)" and a bar at the beginning and end are displayed together with the message "Channel is being adjusted / Please wait for a while." As the process progresses, the length of the bar grows from beginning to end.

When the channel adjustment is completed, the microcomputer 22 retrieves a "simple setting / clock adjustment" screen as shown in FIG. 4C from the display screen memory 33 and displays it on the display device 29. In the screen of C of this Fig. 4, for example, "Channel matching is completed / Next, we will adjust the clock / Press the blinking [Reservation] button / Open the setting lid /
Please press the [Set time] button / If you want to stop, press the [Easy setting] button "message is displayed.

That is, in this state, a signal provided from the microcomputer 22 causes the display portion provided on the outline of the reservation operation key 6 to blink. Then, when the reservation operation key 6 is operated, for example, the opening mechanism of the door 8 is driven by the mechanism unit 24 to expose the reservation setting unit shielded inside the door 8. Along with that, for example, D in FIG.
A “simple setting / clock setting” screen as shown in FIG. 3 is taken out from the display screen memory 33 and displayed on the display device 29.

In the screen of D in FIG. 4, for example, "Please press the button to adjust / When you finish, press the [Time adjustment] button / When you want to stop [Easy setting]
Please press the button '' and the message `` year / month /
The display corresponding to the five [±] seesaw switches of “day / hour / minute” is displayed. This display shows the day setting key 8b for starting the reserved recording in the reservation setting section, the setting key 8c for the starting time, the setting key 8d for the starting time, the setting key 8e for the ending time, and the ending time minute. Corresponds to the setting key 8f. And each setting key 8b of the reservation setting section
When 8f is operated, the clock circuit 32 is accessed by the microcomputer 22 and the clock circuit 32 is set to the current time.

Further, each setting key 8b-8 of the reservation setting section
When the time adjustment setting key 8m is operated after f is operated, for example, a “simple setting / just clock” screen as shown in E of FIG. 4 is retrieved from the display screen memory 33 and displayed on the display device 29. Is displayed. This E of FIG.
In the screen of, for example, "Automatically correct the clock / press the [Channel ±] button to tune to the NHK Educational TV / press the [Enter] button when finished"
Message and "NHK educational TV (reception channel number) channel" are displayed.

In this state, the operation key 1 for channel selection
When 2 is operated, the broadcast registered in each channel of the tuner 26 is received, and the received screen is superimposed on the above-mentioned display and displayed on the display device 29. As a result, the user confirms the NHK educational television. When the "OK" key 3f is operated, the reception channel number of the NHK educational television is registered in the microcomputer 22. As a result, the microcomputer 22 automatically receives the NHK educational television at an arbitrary timing close to the hour, and the time of the clock circuit 32 is automatically adjusted by the time signal.

When the above-mentioned "OK" key 3f is operated, a screen (not shown) displaying a message "Easy setting is completed" on the microcomputer 22 is taken out from the display screen memory 33. , Is displayed on the display device 29 for 3 to 5 seconds, and the "simple setting" function is terminated.

If the "easy setting" key 3a is operated while the above-mentioned "simple setting" function is being executed, for example, while the screens A to D shown in FIG. It will be canceled. If the "Easy setting" key 3a is operated even while the screen of FIG. 4B is displayed, the "Easy setting" function is canceled, but there is no need to cancel it during auto-preset, so no message is issued. Absent. Also, while the screen of D of FIG. 4 is being displayed, the "Easy setting" key 3a
When is operated and the "Easy setting" function is canceled, the set time data is cleared.

Further, when the time information is transmitted from the remote-controlled commander while the screen of FIG. 4D is being displayed, the time information is sent to the clock circuit 32 and the screen of FIG. 4E is immediately displayed. Is displayed. Also at this time
In the E screen, the message "clock adjustment is complete" is retrieved from the display screen memory 33 and displayed.

In this way, according to the above-mentioned device, since the guide display is performed on the display device so that at least a plurality of setting items required for use can be set by a sequential operation, the setting can be smoothly performed even by a beginner. Is something that can be done.

Further, according to the above-mentioned device, since the starting means for the dedicated setting is provided, the setting can be easily performed at any time, and all the items are set in the setting or the starting means is operated again. It is set so that it will not be terminated until the end, so even a beginner can set it up calmly.

Further, in the above-mentioned device, on the screen of FIG. 4D, for example, an instruction of "please press the [time adjustment] button when finished" is displayed. In this case, except for the time adjustment setting key 8m, The same operation is performed with the "Enter" key 3f and the instruction key 8i for the completion of the setting input. In other words, when setting the clock, the time setting key 8m is usually the doorway, but with the "Easy setting" function, the same function can be applied to the operation unit with a similar name that the user is likely to mistake. Allow it to function even if the user makes a mistake.

On the screen E of FIG. 4, for example, an instruction "Please press the [Channel ±] button to tune to the NHK educational TV" is displayed. In this case, the operation keys other than the operation keys 12 for channel selection are displayed. The same operation is performed with the channel setting key 8g, the "↑" key 3b and the "↓" key 3c. In this case, the channel setting key 8g is normally reserved and has nothing to do with direct channel selection, but in the "simple setting" function, this setting key 8g is used.
The g and keys 3b and 3c have the same function so that the function can be performed even if the user makes a mistake.

In other words, originally, if a key has a double meaning, it is likely to cause confusion, and normally such a thing is not done. However, in the "simple setting" this time, the above-described operation is provided by predicting the behavior of the user for the purpose of enabling the setting as a result.

Further, in the above-mentioned apparatus, the AC of FIG.
Screen, the keys 8a to 8k, 8k of the reservation setting section
The m is protected so that it does not operate even if the user mistakenly operates it. Further, in the state of the screen of FIG. 4A, when the “menu” key 3g is operated, for example, the conventional menu screen (A of FIG. 5) is displayed. In this state, it is unnecessary, and it is protected so that no operation occurs even if the user operates it by mistake. Further, in the state of the screen of D of FIG. 4, a start instruction key 8a and a channel setting key 8g of the reservation setting section
Etc. can be protected.

In this way, the specifications that are so-called "boost priority", which normally reads the behavior of the user preferentially and operates, are changed so that the "simple setting" can be executed reliably. Is determined.

Thus, according to the above-mentioned device, the operation keys having similar names are set to operate in the same manner as the operation keys to be originally operated during the setting, and the operation keys which perform an operation unfavorable to the setting are set during the setting. Since the processing that does not accept the operation is performed, even a beginner can satisfactorily perform the setting.

In the above device, the display device 29
In addition to the television receiver and the monitor, a dedicated liquid crystal display unit, a display tube, or a display unit such as a dot matrix may be provided to perform the above display. Further, the “simple setting” may include not only the above-described channel adjustment, time adjustment, and just clock, but also channel skipping, antenna installation, and the like.

That is, conventionally, when a user purchases a video tape recorder, for example, it is necessary to first look at the instruction manual and select the necessary items from the menu to perform the setting, but most users do not. Is not possible. Therefore, "Easy setting" guides the user to the point where the minimum video function can be used even if a beginner presses a button. Here, the setting item is not a selection method but is performed as a series of flows, so that the setting is not forgotten or lost.

Further, since the setting can be easily performed without opening the instruction manual, it is possible to meet the demand for immediate use after purchase. Furthermore, since there is no time limit for setting,
Beginners can make settings slowly, and can make settings with confidence.

[0054]

According to the present invention, since the guide display is performed on the display device so that at least a plurality of setting items required for use can be set by a sequential operation, the setting can be smoothly performed even by a beginner. I was able to do it.

Further, since the dedicated setting starting means is provided, the setting can be easily performed at any time, and
Since the setting is not ended until all items are set or the activation means is operated again, even a beginner can calmly perform the setting.

Further, during the setting, the operation keys having similar names have the same operation as the operation key which should be operated originally, and during the setting, the operation key which performs an operation unfavorable to the setting does not accept the operation. Since it is done, even beginners can now make good settings.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a front panel when the electronic device according to the present invention is used in, for example, a consumer video tape recorder.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an example of a main part thereof.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of an example of a circuit configuration inside thereof.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a conventional display.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Stop operation key 2 Rewind operation key 3 Play operation key 4 Fast forward operation key 5 Pause operation key 6 Reservation operation key 7 Recording operation key 8 Door that shields the reservation setting section 8a Input start instruction key 8b Reservation recording key Start day setting key 8c Start time setting key 8d Start time minute setting key 8e End time setting key 8f End time setting key 8g Channel setting key 8h Tape speed (standard, 3 Setting key 8i Setting completion instruction key 8j Reservation confirmation / forwarding instruction key 8k Reservation cancellation instruction key 8m Time adjustment setting key 9 Display 10 Cassette insertion slot 11 Others such as power switch, eject key, etc. Operation key 12 Operation key for channel selection of built-in tuner 13 Door that shields the setting section 3a "Easy setting" Key 3b "↑" key 3c "↓" key 3d "←" key 3e "→" key 3f "Enter" key 3g "Menu" key 21 Key input device 22 Microcomputer 23 Microcomputer for control of mechanism 24 Mechanical section 25 Tape 26 Tuner 27 Recording Circuit 28 Playback Circuit 29 Display Device 30 Drive Circuit 31 Setting Content Memory 32 Clock Circuit 33 Display Screen Memory 34 Display Circuit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A recording / reproducing apparatus in which a predetermined setting including a plurality of setting items required for use is performed, the recording / reproducing apparatus has a display device, and a display for guiding the setting is displayed on the display device and the setting is guided. The display is a recording / reproducing apparatus in which at least a plurality of setting items necessary for the above-mentioned use are set by a sequential operation. 2. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a dedicated activation means for the setting, and by operating the activation means, a plurality of setting items required for the display device are at least used. A recording / reproducing device that displays a message to guide the setting. 3. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein all of the plurality of setting items required for at least the use are set by operating the dedicated setting starting means. Alternatively, the recording / reproducing apparatus is configured so as not to be terminated until the starting means is operated again. 4. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein similar names are provided during setting of a plurality of setting items required for at least the use, which is performed by operating the starting means for the dedicated setting. A recording / reproducing device in which the operation keys have the same operation as the operation keys to be originally operated. 5. The recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the setting is inconvenient during the setting of a plurality of setting items necessary for at least the use, which is performed by operating the starting means for the dedicated setting. A recording / reproducing apparatus in which a process of not accepting an operation is performed on an operation key that operates.