JP2006080634A - Camcorder - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a camcorder whose setting state can more easily be confirmed. <P>SOLUTION: When a status check key of a UI 71 is depressed, an OSD unit 41 generates a picture signal for displaying a status display picture for denoting various setting states of the camcorder 1 under the control of a CPU 50 and supplies the picture signal to a display panel 34 via a baseband signal processing circuit 14. The display panel 34 displays a status check picture on the basis of the supplied picture signal. When a jog dial of the UI 71 is turned, the OSD unit 41 generates a picture signal for displaying a succeeding status display picture under the control of the CPU 50 and supplies the picture signal to the display panel 34 via the baseband signal processing circuit 14. The display panel 34 displays the succeeding status check picture on the basis of the supplied picture signal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a video camera device provided with a display device.

  In recent years, with the increase in the number of functions of a bidet camera device, a large number of switches and buttons have been provided. Many of these switches and buttons are placed in a limited space such as the side or back of the camcorder, so you may accidentally touch the switch or button during shooting to cause the camcorder to malfunction. There is a problem that it takes time to find a desired operation button.

  In view of this, a video camera device that can improve operability by displaying a menu on a viewfinder, a liquid crystal monitor, or the like and setting the video camera device has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-5-91387

  However, as the number of functions of video camera devices in recent years has increased, the number of setting items has become enormous, and the task of finding and setting a desired one of such enormous setting items is an excessive burden on the user. Yes.

  In recent years, it has become desirable to display each setting state of a video camera device such as an audio setting state and an output setting state on a liquid crystal monitor or the like so that they can be easily confirmed.

  Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to provide a video camera device that can make various settings of the device easier.

  A second object of the present invention is to provide a video camera device that can more easily check the setting state of the device.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the first invention is a photographing means for photographing a subject and outputting video data;
Audio acquisition means for acquiring audio data;
Display means for displaying information;
Display control for displaying a plurality of status displays including a status display indicating various setting states of the photographing unit and a status display indicating a sound level acquired by the sound acquisition unit on the display unit in a switchable manner for each plurality of status display units. Means,
A video camera apparatus comprising: display instruction means for a user to instruct the display means to display a status display.

The second invention is a photographing means for photographing a subject and outputting video data;
Display means for displaying information;
Display control means for switching a plurality of menus for displaying at least setting items for the photographing means to be displayed on the display means; and
Operating means for instructing the display control means to perform a selection operation,
The display control means displays a selection information display section for information selected in the menu, and controls the loop operation of the selection information display section according to the menu or the hierarchy displayed in the menu. It is a video camera device.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the selection information display unit is displayed for the information selected in the menu, and the loop operation of the selection information display unit is displayed according to the menu or the hierarchy displayed in the menu. Therefore, the selection operation of the selection information display unit in the menu can be further improved. That is, various settings of the apparatus can be made easier.

  Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of status displays including a status display indicating various setting states of the photographing unit and a status display indicating the level of sound acquired by the sound acquisition unit can be switched for each of a plurality of status display units. Therefore, the setting state of the video camera device can be confirmed more easily.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings of the following embodiments, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in the following order.
(1) Configuration of video camera device (2) Status check function (3) Menu operability (4) Cursor operation rules (5) Menu customization function

(1) Configuration of Video Camera Device FIG. 1 is an external view of a video camera device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The video camera apparatus 1 of FIG. 1 includes a lens hood 151, a display panel 34, a microphone 15, a manual focus ring 152, a zoom ring 153, a viewfinder 37, and the like. The lens hood 151 has a role of preventing extra light from entering the lens, and further includes, for example, a lens cap to protect a lens (not shown). The display panel 34 can display a recorded image and a reproduced image and is configured as a touch panel. The display panel 34 has a structure in which various settings can be performed by pressing the panel surface with a fingertip or a stylus. The microphone 15 inputs ambient sounds when shooting moving images.

  By operating this manual focus ring 152, the user can manually perform a focusing operation (focusing). Further, by rotating the zoom ring 153, it is possible to magnify and shoot the subject. The viewfinder 37 displays a captured image obtained via a lens. Since such a captured image can be output to the display panel 34 in addition to the viewfinder 37, the user usually selects a subject with reference to the image displayed on one of these images, and further focuses. Perform alignment and zoom operations.

  In addition, an operation unit 154 and an operation unit 155 including a number of buttons and switches are provided on the upper and side portions of the video camera device 1. The user controls the execution and adjustment of various functions during recording and playback of the video camera device 1 by operating these buttons and switches.

  A portion of the video camera device 1 as viewed along the direction of the arrow 156 in FIG. 1 is shown in FIG. In the upper part of FIG. 2, the viewfinder 37 shown in FIG. 1 is shown. The operation unit is also provided in the portion shown in FIG. 2, and a slide switch 161, a custom preset key 162, a P menu key 163, a menu key 164, a status check key 165, a jog dial 166, and the like are arranged. The slide switch 161 is a switch for instructing to perform zebra processing or peaking processing.

  The custom preset key 162 stores the setting state of the video camera apparatus in an internal memory such as a RAM provided in the video camera apparatus 1 or an external memory such as a ROM configured to be detachable from the video camera apparatus 1. It is a key for. The P menu key 163 is a key for displaying a personal menu. The menu key 164 is a key for displaying a menu screen for setting the video camera device 1 and the like.

  The status check key 165 is used to display a status check screen for confirming the setting state of the video camera device 1. The jog dial 166 has a columnar shape, and is an operation means configured to be able to rotate in the vertical direction about the axis of the column and to be pressed. By rotating the jog dial 166 in the vertical direction, for example, a menu item can be selected, and the selection of the selected item can be determined by pressing. A predetermined portable recording medium is inserted into the recording medium insertion slot 167, and image data from the video camera device 1, data related to settings, and the like are stored. Conversely, various data stored in the portable recording medium is transmitted to the video camera device 1 and stored in a predetermined storage means. On the right side is a battery 168, and on the right side is a power switch 169.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the video camera apparatus 1 applicable to the embodiment of the present invention. The video camera device 1 can record a video signal obtained by imaging with an image sensor on a magnetic tape, and can reproduce the video signal recorded on the magnetic tape. As a signal format, a DV format, a video format (hereinafter referred to as HD1 format) recorded with 1280 pixels / 720 lines (progressive) using the MPEG2 system, and a 1440 pixel / 1080 lines (interlaced) using the MPEG2 system are used. This corresponds to the video format to be recorded (hereinafter referred to as HD2 format).

  That is, the video camera apparatus 1 can record DV format and HD2 format mixedly on one magnetic tape. In addition, it is possible to reproduce a magnetic tape recorded with a mixture of DV format, HD1 format and HD2 format.

  In this video camera device 1, in the DV format, the color system is 4: 1: 1, the image size is 720 pixels and 480 lines, and the audio signal has a quantization bit number of 12 bits, a sampling frequency of 32 kHz, and a quantization bit. A number of 16 bits and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz can be selected during recording. In the HD2 format, the color system is 4: 2: 0, the image size is 1080i (1440 pixels, 1080 lines, interlaced), and the audio signal has a quantization bit number of 16 bits and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. .

  The video camera apparatus 1 includes a plurality of CPUs (Central Processing Units) 50, 51, 52, and 53. The plurality of CPUs operate in cooperation with each other, whereby the entire video camera apparatus 1 is controlled. Although not shown, each of the CPUs 50, 51, 52 and 53 has a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), and operates according to a program stored in advance in the ROM. The RAM is used as a work memory for the CPU.

  The CPU 50 is involved in the overall control of the user interface 71 and the video camera device 1 as the division of roles of the plurality of CPUs. The CPU 51 is related to control of imaging processing including the optical system 10. The CPU 52 is involved in MPEG2 encoding processing and decoding processing, and video data and audio data multiplexing and separation processing using MPEG2 PS (Program Stream). Further, the CPU 53 relates to recording / reproduction of the magnetic tape and control of the mechanism, and controls, for example, transition of the mechanical mode during recording and reproduction and switching of the operation mode of the signal processing system.

  Further, a bus 60 is connected to the CPU 50. The bus 60 is connected to a rewritable ROM 61 such as a flash memory and a RAM. The bus 60 is connected to a memory interface 63 into which a detachable and rewritable ROM (for example, flash memory) 64 can be loaded.

  A user interface 71 is connected to the CPU 50. The user interface 71 includes switches for performing various settings and operations on the video camera device 1 and display elements such as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that are displayed according to the state of the video camera device 1. It is provided. Using this user interface, the user can perform various operations such as photographing by the video camera device 1, recording of the photographed video signal, reproduction of the recorded video signal, and various settings for the video camera device 1. .

  The operation during recording will be described. The user operates the user interface 71 in order to switch the operation of the video camera device 1 to the recording operation. At this time, it is specified whether the digital video signal is recorded in the HD2 format DV or DV format. When recording in the DV format, the bit resolution of the audio signal is selected from 12 bits and 16 bits. The present invention is not limited to this, and various modes allowed for each format in the video camera apparatus 1 can be selected.

  A control signal corresponding to a user operation is supplied from the user interface 71 to the CPU 50. In response to the control signal, the CPU 50 generates a display control signal for causing the CPU 50 to display a predetermined display screen such as an operation screen, and notifies each unit of the video camera device 1 that the operation mode has been switched to the recording mode. Notify the format. Upon receiving this notification, the CPU 53 switches the mechanical mechanism that drives the rotation of the rotary head 27 and the running of the magnetic tape 28 to correspond to the operation during recording, and the operation of the signal processing system corresponds to the recording mode. Switch.

  Light from a subject is incident on a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 11 that is an imaging device via the optical system 10. Although omitted in FIG. 3, the optical system 10 includes a focus mechanism, a zoom mechanism, a diaphragm mechanism, and the like. In this example, the CCD 11 is a so-called three-plate type in which CCDs are independent for the three primary colors of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). Therefore, the CCD 11 actually outputs R, G, and B color signals.

  The image pickup signal output from the CCD 11 is sampled and converted into a digital video signal by a CDS (Correlated Double Sampling) / A / D conversion circuit 12. The output of the CDS / A / D conversion circuit 12 is supplied to the imaging signal processing circuit 13. The imaging signal processing circuit 13 performs predetermined video signal processing such as gain adjustment processing, wrinkle processing, and white balance processing on the supplied digital video signal, and outputs the result. The output of the imaging signal processing circuit 13 is supplied to the baseband signal processing circuit 14.

  The CDS / A / D conversion circuit 12 and the imaging signal processing circuit 13 are controlled by the CPU 51 in a predetermined manner.

  The sound is collected by the microphone 15 and converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is subjected to predetermined amplification processing, sound quality correction processing, noise reduction processing, and the like by the audio signal processing circuit 17. The analog audio signal output from the audio signal processing circuit 17 is supplied to the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18. The A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 performs A / D conversion on the input of the analog audio signal to convert it to a digital audio signal, and converts the D / A on the input of the digital audio signal. Convert to analog audio signal. The digital audio signal output from the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 is supplied to the baseband signal processing circuit 14.

  The analog audio signal can also be input from the audio input / output terminal 16. Actually, the audio input / output terminal 16 has independent audio input terminals and audio output terminals. The analog audio signal input from the audio input / output terminal 16 is supplied to the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 via the audio signal processing circuit 17, converted into a digital audio signal, and the baseband signal processing circuit 14. Supplied against.

  In this video camera device 1, the recording mode and user selection are set such that the bit resolution at the time of A / D conversion and A / D conversion in the D / A conversion circuit 18 is 12 bits / sample, 16 bits / sample, etc. Can be selected from a plurality. The bit resolution of the digital audio signal is set by a control signal passed from the CPU 53 based on a command from the CPU 50 according to an operation on the user interface 71, for example.

  The audio signal processing circuit 17 can detect whether the microphone 15 is connected and whether the audio input / output terminal 16 is connected. Further, the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 detects the level of an analog audio signal input from the microphone 15 or the audio input / output terminal 16 to a digital audio signal, and detects the digital data. Can be output as The detection result of the presence or absence of connection to the audio input / output terminal 16 by the audio signal processing circuit 17 and the level data of the audio signal are passed to the CPU 53.

  The baseband signal processing circuit 14 performs predetermined signal processing on the supplied digital video signal or digital audio signal and outputs the processed signal. For example, for a digital video signal, an image size conversion process, a color system conversion process, a field process, and the like corresponding to a specified format among the HD2 format and the DV format are performed. Further, in order to supply the digital video signal to a display panel 34 or a viewfinder (EVF) 37 used for a monitor of a captured image or the like, image size conversion or image size conversion is performed so as to be suitable for display on the display panel 34 or viewfinder 37. Various processes are performed.

  The digital video signal and digital audio signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 are supplied to the MPEG processing unit 20 and the DV processing unit 25. The digital video signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is also led to the display panel 34 and the viewfinder 37, and the D4 terminal 31 and the SD terminal 39 which are external output terminals.

  For example, a digital video signal processed in a predetermined manner for the display panel 34 by the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is supplied to the driver 33. The driver 33 outputs a supplied digital video signal based on a timing signal output from a timing generator (TG) 32 controlled by the CPU 53, and drives a display panel 34 made of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Similarly, the digital video signal processed for the EVF 37 by the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is supplied to the driver 36 and is supplied based on the timing signal output from the TG 35 controlled by the CPU 53. And the EVF 37 made of, for example, an LCD is driven.

  Further, for example, the digital video signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is driven by the driver 30 and led to the D4 terminal 31. Similarly, the digital video signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is supplied to the SD I / F 38, mapped to a format conforming to the SD (Standard Definition) standard, and led to the SD input / output terminal 39. In practice, the SD input / output terminal 39 has independent SD input terminals and SD output terminals.

  On the other hand, the digital video signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 and supplied to the MPEG processing unit 20 is input to the MPEG encoder (ENC) 21 and encoded by the MPEG2 system. For example, first, interframe compression is performed by predictive coding using a motion vector. At this time, one I picture is arranged for every 15 frames, and P pictures and B pictures are arranged in a predetermined manner so that one frame is composed of 15 frames, and inter-frame compression is performed. Then, the inter-frame compressed digital video signal is subjected to intra-frame compression using DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform), further compression-coded using a variable length code, and output. The compressed digital video signal output from the MPEG encoder 21 is supplied to the MUX / DEMUX 24.

  The digital audio signal output from the baseband signal processing circuit 14 is supplied to the audio codec unit 23. The audio codec unit 23 performs a compression encoding process on the input digital audio signal during recording, and performs a decoding process on the input compressed digital audio signal during reproduction. The compressed digital audio signal that has been compressed and encoded by the audio codec unit 23 according to, for example, the MPEG1 layer 2 system is supplied to the MUX / DEMUX 24.

  The MUX / DEMUX 24 functions as a multiplexer during recording and functions as a demultiplexer during reproduction. When functioning as a multiplexer, the supplied compressed digital video signal and compressed digital audio signal are each divided into packets of a predetermined size, and a packetized elementary stream defined in the MPEG system is added to each packet by adding a header. As (PES), the compressed digital video signal and the compressed digital audio signal are multiplexed and output. The PES output from the MUX / DEMUX 24 is supplied to the recording / reproducing unit 26.

  On the other hand, the digital video signal supplied to the DV processing unit 25 is compression-coded by intra-frame compression using DCT according to the DV format. The compressed digital video signal is mapped to a DV format stream and output together with the digital audio signal supplied to the DV processing unit 25. The stream output from the DV processing unit 25 is supplied to the recording / reproducing unit 26.

  The recording / reproducing unit 26 selectively receives, for example, data corresponding to a format specified by the user interface 71 out of the DV format and the HD2 format. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the function corresponding to the designated format of the MPEG processing unit 20 and the DV processing unit 25 described above may be made effective. The recording / reproducing unit 26 performs predetermined error correction encoding processing on the received data, further performs recording encoding, and generates a recording signal suitable for recording on the magnetic tape 28. The recording signal output from the recording / reproducing unit 26 is supplied to the rotary head 27.

  Recording on the magnetic tape 28 is performed by a helical scan method in which the rotary head 27 forms a track obliquely with respect to the magnetic tape 28. FIG. 4 schematically shows an example recording format for the magnetic tape 28. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, tracks 100, 100,... Are formed obliquely with respect to the magnetic tape 28, and a digital video signal of one frame is formed using a plurality of tracks 100, 100,. To be recorded. As indicated by arrows in FIG. 4A, the magnetic tape 28 travels from the left side to the right side in the figure, and the rotary head 27 traces the magnetic tape 28 from the lower side to the upper side in the figure.

  The format of the track 100 is based on the current DV format, and as shown in FIG. 4B, from the head side of the trace by the rotary head 27, an ITI (Insert and Track Information) area 104, an audio area 103, a video area 102, and the like. Data is arranged in the order of the subcode area 101. Although not shown, an edit gap is provided between the areas. In the ITI area 104, system data is recorded. If the video format is the HD1 format or the DV format, the video area 102 is provided with an AP2 area on the top side. In the case of the HD2 format, the AP2 area is not provided.

  FIG. 5 shows an exemplary configuration of the ITI area 104. The ITI area 104 is defined from the head side of the track 100 by start sync, information on track pitch (TP1, TP2), information on track servo (PF), information for defining track data structure (APT), and APT. System data to be stored is stored. When recording in the HD2 format, the value “010b” is recorded in the APT, and in the case of recording in the DV format or when the track is recorded in the HD1 format, the value “000b” is recorded in the APT.

  AP2 described above defines the data structure of the video area 102, and when recording in the DV format, the value 000b is recorded in AP2. A track recorded in the HD1 format has a value 001b recorded in AP2.

  The operation during playback will be described. The user operates the user interface 71 in order to switch the operation of the video camera device 1 to the reproduction operation. A control signal corresponding to the operation is supplied to the CPU 50, and a display control signal for displaying a predetermined display screen such as an operation screen is generated by the CPU 50, and the operation mode is switched to the playback mode in each part of the video camera device 1. Be notified. Upon receiving this notification, the CPU 53 switches the mechanical mechanism that drives the rotation of the rotary head 27 and the traveling of the magnetic tape 28 so as to correspond to the operation at the time of reproduction, and the operation of the signal processing system corresponds to the reproduction mode. Switch.

  At the time of reproduction, the tracks 100, 100,... Of the magnetic tape 28 are traced from the ITI area 104 side by the rotary head 27, the APT stored in the ITI area 104, and the value of AP2 stored in the video area 102. Based on the above, the format of the digital video signal to be reproduced is determined. First, based on the value of APT, it is determined whether the format of the digital video signal to be reproduced is the HD2 format, the DV format, or the HD1 format. If it is determined that the format is the DV format or the HD1 format, whether the format is the DV format or the HD1 format is determined based on the value of AP2 recorded on the tail side of the video area 102.

  The process during playback is the reverse of the process during recording. For example, a reproduction signal obtained by the rotary head 27 tracing the magnetic tape 28 in a predetermined manner is supplied to the recording / reproducing unit 26. The recording / reproducing unit 26 demodulates the supplied data to obtain a reproduced digital signal, performs error correction code decoding processing on the reproduced digital signal, and corrects the error. The error-corrected reproduced digital signal is once supplied to the DV processing unit 25.

  The DV processing unit 25 performs the above-described format determination process on the supplied reproduction digital signal. As a result, if the format of the digital video signal to be reproduced is either the DV format or the HD1 format, the supplied reproduction digital signal is processed in the DV processing unit 25 to obtain a reproduction digital video signal and a reproduction digital audio signal. . The reproduced digital video signal and the reproduced digital audio signal are supplied to the baseband signal processing circuit 14.

  As a result of the format determination process for the reproduced digital signal, if the format of the digital video signal to be reproduced is the HD2 format, the reproduced digital signal is supplied to the MPEG processing unit 20 and input to the MUX / DEMUX 24.

  Although the case where the format of the digital video signal to be reproduced is automatically determined has been described here, this is not limited to this example, and the user can also manually input the format from the user interface 71.

  As described above, the MUX / DEMUX 24 functions as a demultiplexer at the time of reproduction. The MUX / DEMUX 24 extracts data based on the header information from the supplied reproduction digital signal packet, and outputs the multiplexed digital video signal and digital audio signal. Separate and restore the original stream. The restored digital video signal is supplied to an MPEG decoder (DEC) 22 where the compressed code is decoded and used as a baseband playback digital video signal. Similarly, the restored digital audio signal is supplied to the audio codec unit 23, and the compressed code is decoded to obtain a baseband reproduced digital audio signal. These reproduced digital video signal and reproduced digital audio signal are supplied to the baseband signal processing circuit 14.

  The baseband signal processing circuit 14 performs predetermined signal processing on the supplied playback digital video signal. For example, the baseband signal processing circuit 14 performs an image size conversion process corresponding to the format (HD2 format, DV format, HD1 format) of the playback digital video signal on the playback digital video signal in the same manner as at the time of recording. Color system conversion processing, frame processing, and the like are performed. Further, in order to supply the digital video signal to the display panel 34 used for monitoring a captured image, the D4 terminal 31 and the SD terminal 39 which are external output terminals, image size conversion and various processes are performed in a predetermined manner.

  The reproduced digital audio signal is also processed in a predetermined manner suitable for external output. When the reproduced digital audio signal is processed in a predetermined manner by the baseband signal processing circuit 14, it is supplied to the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 and converted into an analog audio signal. The analog audio signal is led to the audio input / output terminal 16 via the audio signal processing circuit 17.

  An OSD (On Screen Display) unit 41 is connected to the baseband signal processing circuit 14. The OSD unit 41 is an image other than the captured image signal, such as a menu screen for performing various settings for the video camera device 1 or a status screen for checking the input audio level and device status, based on a command from the CPU 50. Generate a signal. The OSD unit 41 also generates an image signal for displaying a cursor on a menu screen, a status screen, or the like. Data for drawing these various screens is stored in advance in a ROM 61 connected to the bus 60. Further, when the user can set display items and the like, for example, data being set is stored in the RAM 62. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the external memory 64 may be loaded in the memory interface 63, and data stored in the external memory 64 may be read and used for OSD display. Data set by the user can also be stored in the external memory 64.

  The OSD image signal generated by the OSD unit 41 is supplied to the baseband signal processing circuit 14. The OSD image signal is synthesized in the baseband signal processing circuit 14 with a digital video signal based on the captured image supplied from, for example, the captured signal processing circuit 13. The digital video signal combined with the OSD image signal is displayed on the display panel 34 or the EVF 37 in accordance with designation to the user interface. It may be derived to the D4 terminal 31 or the SD input / output terminal.

  The video camera device 1 has a communication interface capable of communicating with, for example, a computer device. In the example of FIG. 3, the video camera apparatus 1 has a 1394 I / F 40 corresponding to IEEE (Institute Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1394, and exchanges digital video signals and digital audio signals with an external computer apparatus or the like. Can do. The CPU 53 is notified of whether or not a predetermined cable is connected to the 1394 I / F 40 and whether or not data communication is being performed via the 1394 I / F 40.

  For example, a digital video signal and a digital audio signal are taken out from the MUX / DEMUX 24 and the DV processing unit 25 and supplied to the 1394 I / F 40, and the digital video signal and the digital audio signal are mapped into a predetermined format that can be supported by these computer devices. , According to the IEEE 1394 protocol. In addition, a digital video signal and a digital audio signal transmitted from a computer device in a predetermined format based on the IEEE 1394 protocol can be received by the 1394 I / F 40 and supplied to the MUX / DEMUX 24 and the DV processing unit 25.

  This digital video signal and digital audio signal communication processing with the external computer device can be performed at any time of recording and reproduction of the video camera device 1.

  The power supply 70 is for driving the video camera apparatus 1, and supplies power to the video camera apparatus 1 according to the power supply mode under the control of the CPU 50. There are two power supply modes: camera mode and video mode.

(2) Status Check Function The status check function is a function for displaying the setting state of the video camera device 1. The status check function is turned on / off by a status check key 165 that is a key of the UI 71. Specifically, when the status check key 165 is pressed, the status check function is turned on, and the screen is switched to a status check screen for displaying a list of setting states of the video camera device 1. The status check screen is displayed by an OSD image signal generated by the OSD unit 41 based on a command from the CPU 50 in response to an operation of the status check key 165 of the UI 71. Here, a case where the status check function is turned on / off using the status check key 16 which is a hard key is shown as an example, but the status check function may be turned on / off by another operation unit. For example, when the display panel 34 includes a touch panel, the status check function may be turned on / off by a touch panel operation on the display panel 34.

  If the status check key 165 is pressed while the status check screen is displayed, the status check function is turned off and the status check screen is terminated, for example, the screen is switched to the normal screen. Note that switching between the status check screens is performed by appropriately operating the jog dial 166, for example. When the display panel 34 includes a touch panel, the status check screen may be switched by operating the touch panel.

  The status check screen includes a plurality of display screens such as an audio level display screen, a custom preset setting display screen, an output setting display screen, and an assignment setting display screen. The configuration of the status check screen differs depending on the mode of the video camera device 1. When the power mode is the camera mode, for example, an audio level display screen, a custom preset setting display screen, an output setting display screen, and an assignment setting display screen can be displayed as the status check screen. When the power mode is the video mode, For example, an audio level display screen, an output setting screen, and an assignment setting screen can be displayed as a status check screen. Further, the display content of the status check screen may be changed according to the recording format such as the HD format and the DV format.

  The audio level display screen is a screen that displays a setting state related to audio. For example, the presence / absence of input from an external microphone, the presence / absence of input from a microphone provided in the video camera device 1, the on / off of the wind noise reduction function Lists information about audio selection such as off, stereo, and monaural.

  The custom preset setting display screen is a screen that displays a setting state registered in advance by the user, and displays a list of items registered by the user. The output setting display screen is a screen that displays the connection status of the video camera device 1 and displays, for example, a list of information regarding the presence or absence of connection to the external output terminal. The assignment setting display screen is a screen that displays functions associated with assignment buttons (not shown).

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an audio level display screen. The audio level display screen includes a page title display unit 201, an audio level meter 202, a setting item information display column 203, a setting information display column 204, page switching marks 205a and 205b, a screen number display unit 206, a format information display unit 207, and a guide. 208.

  The page title display unit 201 displays the title of the status check screen. For example, when an audio level display screen is displayed, audio is displayed as the page title. The audio display level meter 202 displays the level of audio data supplied from, for example, the microphone 15 or an external microphone connected to the audio input / output terminal 16. As described above, the CPU 53 acquires audio level data from the A / D conversion and D / A conversion circuit 18 and supplies the audio level data acquired by the CPU 53 to the CPU 50. The CPU 50 displays the audio level meter 202 based on the supplied audio level data.

  The setting item information display field 203 displays a list of setting items indicating setting states related to audio. The maximum number of items that can be displayed on one page is set in consideration of the size of the screen of the display panel 34, and is set to 5 items, for example. As this setting item, for example, any input of INPUT, MIC, and LINE that can display available input terminals, for example, whether or not a line input is connected to the audio input / output terminal 16 can be displayed. MIC / LINE LVL indicating whether it is displayed on the audio level meter, AUDIO SELECT indicating the selection state of MIC / LINE, WIND indicating ON / OFF of the wind sound reduction function, MULTI-SOUND indicating the setting state of multi-sound and so on. Such information can be acquired as setting information for the CPU 50, for example. In the setting information display column 204, setting information corresponding to the above setting items is displayed.

  The page switching marks 205a and 205b are marks that are displayed when a setting state related to audio cannot be displayed within one screen, and the page switching mark 205a is a mark that prompts the user to have a previous screen. The mark 205b is a mark that prompts the user to have a next screen.

  The screen number display unit 206 indicates the position of the status check screen displayed on the display panel 34 among all the status check screens, and the numerator of the displayed fraction is the status check. Indicates the total number of screens, and the denominator indicates the number of the display screen in the total screen.

  The format information display unit 207 displays information related to the audio format. In this example, information related to the number of quantization bits is displayed. When the number of quantization bits is displayed on the format information display unit 207, for example, “12b” is displayed when the quantization bit number is 12 bits, and “16b” is displayed when the quantization bit number is 16 bits. The The guide 208 displays information for guiding user operations. These pieces of information can also be acquired as setting information for the CPU 50 as described above.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a custom preset setting display screen. The custom preset setting display screen includes a page title display unit 211, a setting item information display column 212, a setting information display column 213, page switching marks 214a and 214b, a screen number display unit 215, and a guide 216. A page title display unit 211, page switching marks 214a and 214b, a screen number display unit 215, and a guide 216, respectively, are a page title display unit 201, page switching marks 205a and 205b, and a screen number display provided in the above audio level display screen. Since it is substantially the same as the part 206 and the guide 208, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The setting item information display field 212 displays a list of setting states registered in advance by the user. The maximum number of items that can be displayed on one page is set in consideration of the size of the screen of the display panel 34, and is set to 7 items, for example. Examples of setting items related to digital effects include color depth, sharpness, skin tone, AE shift, AGC limit, and WB shift. In the setting value information display column 214, setting information corresponding to the setting items described above is displayed. Such setting information is stored, for example, in a register provided in the CPU 50. An icon indicating an effective setting may be displayed for some settings such as an audio and picture profile.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the screen switching operation of the status check screen. First, when a status check key (SC key in the figure) 165 is pressed while various screens are displayed, a status check screen (SC screen in the figure) 1 is displayed. When priority is given to confirmation of setting information related to audio, when the status check key 165 is pressed, an audio level display screen is preferably displayed as the status check screen 1 first.

  When the jog dial 166 is rotated, for example, in the first direction which is the downward direction, the status check screens 2, 3... N are sequentially displayed. Thereafter, when the jog dial 166 is further rotated in the first direction while the status check screen N as the final screen is displayed, the status check screen 1 is displayed again.

  Further, when each setting state related to audio or custom preset cannot be displayed in one status check screen, it can be displayed separately on a plurality of status check screens. Switching between the status check screens in this case is also performed by rotating the jog dial 166 in a predetermined direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the status check screen 2 is displayed separately on the status check screens 2-1 and 2-2, when the jog dial 166 is rotated downward, for example, the status check screens 1 and 2- 1, 2-2, 3... N are sequentially displayed.

  If the status check key 165 is pressed while the status check screen is displayed, the status check screen can be exited, and, for example, the screen is switched to the normal screen that is displayed first when the power is turned on. Note that the status check screen that was displayed when the status check screen was exited is stored in, for example, the memory, and the status check screen is displayed when the status check key 165 is pressed next time. It may be.

(3) Menu Usability FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the hierarchy of menu screens. As shown in FIG. 9A, an index item is displayed as an icon in the index hierarchy 231. An intuitively easy-to-understand icon is displayed as this icon. For example, if the index item is a camera setting, an icon representing a camera is displayed. Is displayed. When an index item is appropriately selected and determined in the index hierarchy 231, the first main hierarchy 232 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9B. When items are appropriately selected and determined in the first main hierarchy 232, the second main hierarchy 233 is displayed as shown in FIG. 9C. For example, the second main hierarchy 233 is displayed so as to overlap the first main hierarchy 232 in order to indicate that it is a hierarchy below the first main hierarchy 232. In FIG. 9B, a display (for example, auto) 234 corresponding to the selected item (for example, white balance) is displayed.

  10 to 12 are schematic diagrams for explaining the scroll bar display operation on the menu screen. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a frame 222 is provided at the left end of the setting item display unit 221, and a scroll bar 223 is provided in the frame 222. The length of the frame 222 corresponds to the entire setting item, and the length of the frame 22 expands and contracts as the number of setting items increases or decreases.

  FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram illustrating a display example of the scroll bar 223 when all setting items fit within the display screen. When all the setting items fit on the display screen, the scroll bar 223 is displayed so as to spread from the upper end to the lower end of the frame 222. In FIG. 10A, since the scroll bar 223 is substantially the same as the frame 222, both are shown as a single unit.

  FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram illustrating a display example of the scroll bar 223 when all setting items do not fit on the display screen. When all the setting items do not fit on the display screen, the scroll bar 223 is reduced and displayed.

  Next, the display of the scroll bar 223 when all the setting items do not fit on the display screen will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. Here, a case where the number of setting items is 10 and the number of display items on the setting item display unit 221 is 7 will be described as an example. In this case, three items cannot be displayed on the setting item display unit 221. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram for explaining a first display example of the scroll bar 223 when all setting items do not fit on the display screen.

  The length of the frame 222 represents the entire setting item. The position of the scroll bar 223 in the frame 222 corresponds to the position of the display item in the entire setting item. Here, the display item indicates the entire setting item displayed in the setting item display unit 221.

  Therefore, when the items 1 to 7 are displayed on the setting item display unit 221 as display items, the display items (items 1 to 7) are positioned at the top of the entire setting item, and thus are illustrated in FIG. 11A. As described above, the scroll bar 223 is displayed so that the upper end thereof is in contact with the upper end of the frame 222.

  When items 2 to 8 are displayed on the setting item display unit 221 as display items, the display items (items 2 to 9) are positioned above the center of the entire setting item, and therefore FIG. As shown, the scroll bar 223 is displayed at a position above the center of the frame 222.

  Furthermore, when the setting items 4 to 10 are displayed on the setting item display unit 221 as display items, the display items (items 4 to 10) are located at the lowermost part of the entire setting items. As shown, the scroll bar 223 is displayed with its lower end in contact with the lower end of the frame 222.

  By displaying the scroll bar 223 in this manner, the position of the display item in the entire setting item can be accurately displayed. Further, the ratio of the length of the scroll bar 223 to the length of the frame 222 may correspond to the length of the display item with respect to the length of the entire setting item.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram for explaining a second display example of the scroll bar 223. The length of the frame 222 represents the entire setting item. The position of the scroll bar 223 in the frame 222 corresponds to the approximate position of the display item in the entire setting item. For example, the entire setting item is divided into a plurality of groups of 2 to 3 from the top to the bottom, and the position of the scroll bar 223 in the frame 222 corresponds to the position of the group selected by the cursor 224 in the entire setting item. Let

  For example, when the entire setting item is divided into a first group consisting of items 1 to 3, a second group consisting of items 4 to 6, and a third group consisting of items 7 to 10, item 1 is selected by cursor 224. In this case, since the first group to which item 1 belongs is located at the top of the entire setting item, the scroll bar 223 has its upper end in contact with the upper end of the frame 222 as shown in FIG. 12A. Is displayed.

  When the item 7 is selected by the cursor 224, the third group to which the item 7 belongs is located at the bottom of the entire setting item, so that the scroll bar 223 has its lower end as shown in FIG. 12B. And the lower end of the frame 222 are displayed in contact with each other.

  When the item 10 is selected by the cursor 224, the third group to which the item 10 belongs is located at the lowermost part of the entire setting item, so that the scroll bar 223 has its lower end as shown in FIG. 12C. And the lower end of the frame 222 are displayed in contact with each other. By displaying the scroll bar 223 in this way, it is possible to indicate where the setting item selected by the cursor 224 is located in the entire setting item.

(4) Rule of Cursor Operation FIGS. 13 and 14 are schematic diagrams showing an example of the loop operation of the cursor. When the jog dial 166 is operated so that the cursor 224 is directed downward, and the cursor located at one item is moved downward from above the setting item display unit 221 as shown in FIG. 13A, as shown in FIG. 13B. When the cursor 224 reaches the position of two items from the bottom of the display item display unit 221, scrolling of the display items in the setting item display unit 221 starts upward.

  Thereafter, when the jog dial 166 is further operated so that the cursor 224 is directed downward, the cursor 224 is maintained at the position of two items from the bottom of the setting item display unit 221, and scrolling in the setting item display unit 221 is continued. Then, when the remaining one of the entire setting items enters the setting item display unit 221, the cursor 224 moves from the bottom of the setting item display unit 221 to the position of one item as shown in FIG. 13C. When the jog dial 166 is further operated so as to further move the cursor 224 downward, as shown in FIG. 13D, the setting item of the next index is displayed from the top in the setting item display unit 221, and the cursor 224 is displayed as the setting item display. Move from the top of the part 221 to the position of one item.

  14A, when the jog dial 166 is operated so that the cursor 224 is directed upward in a state where the setting item display unit 221 is positioned at one item from the top, as shown in FIG. The index display item is displayed from the last item, and the cursor 224 moves from the bottom of the setting item display unit 221 to the position of one item. When the jog dial 166 is operated so that the cursor 224 is directed upward and the cursor 224 is moved upward, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the position of the two items on the setting item display unit 221 is reached, the setting item display is displayed. Scrolling of display items in the part 221 starts.

  Thereafter, when the jog dial 166 is further operated so that the cursor 224 is directed upward, the cursor 224 is maintained at the position of two items from the top of the display item display unit 221, and scrolling in the setting item display unit 221 is continued. Then, when the remaining one of the entire setting items enters the setting item display unit 221, the cursor 224 moves from the setting item display unit 221 to the position of one item as shown in FIG. 14D.

  For items that require immediateness or browsing, do not limit the cursor movement, and make a loop, and for those that want to clarify the cursor position recognition in the upper and lower layers, improve the operability without looping. It is preferable to. For example, let the user loop the cursor for things that the user customizes (for example, a customized menu), and let the user loop the cursor for things that have a hierarchy and repeat selection and determination (for example, a menu). First, make clear the position recognition of the selection item and the decision item. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which makes a user select whether to perform a loop operation. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which makes a user select such a selection for every application.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram for explaining the optimum navigation function provided in the video camera apparatus 1 according to this embodiment. The optimal navigation function is a function that guides the user to the operation that seems to be optimal. By using this function, for example, the cursor is displayed at the default position that seems to be optimal, or when the application is executed, It is possible to automatically move the cursor to a position that seems to be optimal, for example, when moving the cursor with, and when moving between applications.

  The ROM 64 stores route information for selecting recommended items in advance. This route information is, for example, information in which the item specifying information of each item is associated with the item specifying information of each item. Therefore, if the cursor is displayed so as to follow the item specifying information, the user can be guided along the recommended route. Here, the item specifying information is, for example, ID information attached to each item or position information of each item.

  For example, when an item is selected and / or determined in the index hierarchy or each main hierarchy of the menu screen, the CPU 50 stores the route information stored in the RAM 62 or ROM 64 based on the item specifying information of the selected and / or determined item. And the display item specifying information of the item to be advanced next is read out.

  Then, the CPU 50 reads out data for displaying a screen corresponding to the item selected and / or determined from the ROM 61 and displays it on the display panel 34, and displays the data on the display panel 34 according to the read item specifying information. Displays a cursor at the item position.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram for explaining a learning function provided in the video camera device 1 according to this embodiment. The learning function is a function that learns a menu movement pattern by a user operation and guides the user to items that are frequently selected and / or determined. By using this function, for example, based on the operation frequency, The cursor can be displayed at a default position that seems to be optimal, or the cursor can be automatically moved to a position that seems to be optimal, such as when executing an application, moving a cursor within an application, or moving between applications. .

  In the learning function, for example, item specifying information regarding an item selected and / or determined in a hierarchy before moving, item specifying information regarding an item selected and / or determined in a hierarchy after moving, and before moving Learning by associating with frequency information indicating how often the item selected and / or decided in the hierarchy of the item is moved to the item selected and / or decided in the moved hierarchy Store it cumulatively in the data table. This learning data table shows a menu movement pattern by a user operation. For example, the learning data table is stored in the RAM 62 during operation of the video camera device 1 and is stored in the ROM 64 at a predetermined timing such as power-off. Here, the item specifying information is, for example, ID information attached to each item or the position information of each item, and the frequency information is, for example, information related to the number of items selected and / or determined by the jog dial 166.

  First, the learning operation when the learning function is turned on will be described. For example, when items are sequentially selected and / or determined from the index hierarchy to the first main hierarchy or the like, the CPU 50 causes the item specifying information on the item selected and / or determined in the hierarchy before the movement and the hierarchy after the movement. The learning data table is searched based on the item specifying information regarding the item selected and / or determined in step (the item specifying of the item selected and / or determined in the hierarchy before moving). It is determined whether or not the information and the data relating to the item specifying information of the item selected and / or determined in the hierarchy after the movement are already recorded.

  If it is determined that it has already been recorded, the frequency information regarding the frequency of movement between the items is updated, and if it is determined that it has not been recorded yet, it is selected and / or selected in the hierarchy before the movement. Item identification information relating to the determined item, item identification information relating to the item selected and / or determined in the hierarchy after movement, and frequency information relating to the frequency of movement between the items are recorded in association with each other.

  Next, a cursor display operation when the learning function is turned on will be described. For example, when an item is selected and / or determined in a hierarchy such as an index hierarchy or each main hierarchy, the CPU 50 searches the learning data table on the basis of the item specifying information of the selected and / or determined item, The item specifying information regarding the item having the highest frequency of selection and / or determination as the item is read. Then, data for displaying a screen corresponding to the item selected and / or determined as described above is read from the ROM 61 and displayed on the display panel 34 as OSD, and on the basis of the read item specifying information, The cursor is moved to the position of the item that is most frequently selected and / or determined as the item.

  Next, a cursor display operation when the learning function is turned off will be described. For example, when an item is selected and / or determined in the main hierarchy or each main hierarchy, the CPU 50 is determined in advance as a default among the items in the next hierarchy based on the item specifying information regarding the item selected and / or determined. The item specifying information related to the predetermined item is read from the ROM 61. Then, data for displaying the screen according to the above selection and / or determination is read from the ROM 61 and displayed on the display panel 34 as OSD, and the cursor is moved to the position of the predetermined item based on the read item specifying information. Moving.

  FIG. 17 is a block diagram for explaining a cursor movement customizing function provided in the video camera apparatus 1 according to this embodiment.

  The cursor movement customization function is a function that allows the user to customize the cursor movement rule. By using this function, for example, the cursor is displayed at a desired default position, or when the application is executed, the cursor movement within the application can be performed. The cursor can be moved to a desired position, for example, when moving between applications.

  In the cursor movement customization function, for example, the item specifying information of the item selected and / or determined is associated and stored in the cursor movement recording table according to the order of selection and / or determination. Therefore, an operation can be performed while following a route customized by the user based on the item specifying information recorded in this table.

  First, the cursor movement rule customization operation will be described. When an operation for starting the recording of the cursor movement rule is performed, for example, when items are sequentially selected and / or determined in the index hierarchy or each main hierarchy of the menu screen, the CPU 50 selects the items of the items that have been sequentially selected and / or determined. The specific information is recorded in association with the cursor movement recording table of the RAM 62 or the ROM 64 according to the order of selection and / or determination. When the operation for recording the cursor movement rule is finished, the recording of the item specifying information is finished. The operation for starting and ending the recording of the cursor movement rule is performed by, for example, a dedicated hard key.

  Next, the cursor movement operation based on the customized cursor movement rule will be described. When an item is selected and / or determined in the index hierarchy or each main hierarchy of the menu screen with the cursor movement customization function turned on, the CPU 50 is based on the item specifying information of the selected and / or determined item. The cursor movement recording table stored in the RAM 62 or the ROM 64 is searched, and the item specifying information of the item to be advanced is read. Then, data for displaying a screen corresponding to the item selected and / or determined as described above is read from the ROM 61 and displayed on the display panel 34, and a cursor is displayed based on the read item specifying information. . By repeating this operation, the cursor can be displayed based on the customized cursor movement rule.

(5) Menu Customization Function FIG. 18 is a block diagram for explaining the menu customization function. The menu customization function is a function for storing the setting state of the video camera device 1 set by the user on the menu screen in the memory. By using this function, the user can store the desired setting state in the memory. The video camera apparatus 1 can be stored in a desired setting state by reading the setting state from the memory as necessary.

  First, the setting state customization operation will be described. First, for example, when various settings are made by appropriately selecting and / or determining items on each level of the menu screen and then pressing the custom preset key 162, the CPU 50 prompts the user to input a name for the setting state to be customized. A prompting display screen is displayed on the display panel 34. When a name is input and an appropriate operation is performed, the set setting state of the video camera device 1 is stored in the RAM 62 or the ROM 64 as customized data.

  Next, an operation for reading the customized setting state will be described. First, for example, when the P menu key 163 is pressed, the CPU 50 displays the name of the customized data stored in the RAM 62 or the ROM 64 on the display panel 34. When the name of desired customization data is selected / determined by appropriately operating the jog dial 166 or the like, the CPU 50 reads the customization data corresponding to the name of the customization data selected / determined from the RAM 62 or the ROM 64 and reads it out. Each unit of the video camera device 1 is set based on the customization data.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been specifically described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention are possible.

  For example, the numerical values given in the above-described embodiment are merely examples, and different numerical values may be used as necessary.

1 is an external view of a video camera device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an external view which shows an example of the battery panel surface with which the video camera apparatus by one Embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an example of the video camera apparatus applicable to embodiment of this invention. It is a basic diagram which shows roughly an example recording format with respect to a magnetic tape. It is a basic diagram which shows the structure of an example of an ITI area. It is a basic diagram which shows an example of an audio level display screen. It is a basic diagram which shows an example of a custom preset setting display screen. It is a basic diagram for demonstrating an example of screen switching operation of a status check screen. It is a basic diagram which shows the hierarchy of a menu screen. It is an approximate line figure for explaining display operation of a scroll bar in a menu screen. It is a basic diagram for demonstrating the 1st example of a display of a scroll bar when all the setting items do not fit on a display screen. It is a basic diagram for demonstrating the 2nd example of a display of a scroll bar. It is a basic diagram which shows an example of the loop operation | movement of a cursor. It is a basic diagram which shows an example of the loop operation | movement of a cursor. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the optimal navigation function with which the video camera apparatus by this one embodiment was equipped. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the learning function with which the video camera apparatus by this one embodiment was equipped. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the cursor movement customization function with which the video camera apparatus by this one embodiment was equipped. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the customization function of a menu.

Explanation of symbols

1 Video Camera Device 15 Microphone 16 Audio Input / Output Terminal 34 Display Panel 41 OSD
50 CPU
61, 64 ROM
62 RAM
70 Power supply 71 UI
162 Custom preset key 163 P menu 164 Menu 165 Status check key

Claims (22)

Photographing means for photographing a subject and outputting video data;
Audio acquisition means for acquiring audio data;
Display means for displaying information;
A plurality of status displays including a status display indicating various setting states of the photographing means and a status display indicating the level of sound acquired by the sound acquisition means can be switched to the display means for each of the plurality of status display units. Display control means for displaying;
A video instruction apparatus comprising: display instruction means for a user to instruct the display means to display the status display.   2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means divides the status display into a plurality of pieces of information that can be displayed at a time on the display means and is switchable. It further comprises operating means configured to be able to rotate and press,
2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means switches the status display for each of the plurality of status display units in accordance with rotation and / or pressing of the operation means.   2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit can selectively display the plurality of status displays according to a power mode.   2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means also displays an icon indicating an effective setting for a part of settings such as an audio and a picture profile.   2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control means changes display contents of the status display according to a recording format. A storage means for storing information;
The display control means includes
When the status display is ended, display information related to the status display displayed at the end is stored in the storage means,
2. The video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the status display is displayed again, the status display is performed based on the display information stored in the storage means.   2. A video camera apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said display instruction means is a hard key. Photographing means for photographing a subject and outputting video data;
Display means for displaying information;
Display control means for switching a plurality of menus for displaying at least setting items for the photographing means to the display means;
Operating means for instructing the display control means to perform a selection operation,
The display control means displays a selection information display section for information selected in the menu, and controls the loop operation of the selection information display section according to the menu or the hierarchy displayed in the menu. A video camera device characterized by that. The plurality of menus include at least a first menu for setting a state of the photographing unit and a second menu for displaying a state of the photographing unit set by a user at least.
The display control means enables a loop operation of the selection display section when the first menu is displayed on the display means,
10. The video camera according to claim 9, wherein when the second menu is displayed on the display means, the display control means controls to prohibit a loop operation of the selection display unit. apparatus.   10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit enables the selection display unit to perform a loop operation in a menu or a hierarchy in which the loop operation is selected by the operation unit.   10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit enables the loop operation of the selection display unit in a menu or a hierarchy in which the loop operation is selected by the operation unit for each application. The above menu
It has an information display section that displays a list of information,
The display control means displays a scroll bar and a frame for displaying the scroll bar when the entire information cannot be displayed at once on the information display section, and displays the information displayed on the information display section on the operation means. 10. The video camera device according to claim 9, wherein the video camera device is scrollable in accordance with the operation. The above menu
An information display section for displaying a list of information;
A scroll bar and a frame for displaying the scroll bar;
The display control means includes
When the entire information can be displayed on the information display section, the scroll bar is displayed so as to expand over the entire frame,
10. The video camera device according to claim 9, wherein when the entire information cannot be displayed on the information display unit, the scroll bar is displayed smaller than the entire frame. It further has storage means for storing the route information of the selection information display section,
10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the display control means sequentially displays the selection information display unit based on the route information stored in the storage means. A connection means for attaching / detaching an external storage means storing the route information of the selection information display section;
10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the display control means sequentially displays the selection information display unit based on the route information stored in the external storage means connected to the connection means. A storage means for storing information;
The display control means includes
Learning the movement pattern of the selection information display unit, storing the learning result in the storage means,
10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the information display unit is displayed based on the learning result stored in the storage unit. A connection means for connecting an external storage means for storing information;
The display control means includes
Learning the movement pattern of the selection information display unit, storing the learning result in the external storage means,
10. The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the information display unit is displayed based on the learning result stored in the external storage unit. A storage means for storing information;
10. The video camera according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit stores a movement rule of the selection information display unit in the storage unit, and moves the selection information display unit based on the stored movement rule. apparatus. It further has connection means for attaching and detaching external storage means for storing information,
10. The video camera according to claim 9, wherein the display control unit stores a movement rule of the selection information display unit in the storage unit, and moves the selection information display unit based on the stored movement rule. apparatus. Storage means for storing information;
Customizing means for storing setting information related to the photographing means set by a user in the storage means, and reading the setting information from the storage means and changing the information of the photographing means in response to an operation of the operating means; The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: Connection means for attaching and detaching external storage means for storing information;
Setting information relating to the photographing means set by the user is stored in an external storage means connected to the connection means, and the setting information is read from the external storage means in response to an operation of the operation means, and the photographing means The video camera apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: a customizing unit that changes information.

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