JP2014027648A - Output control device, television receiver, output control method, output control program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a television that always displays a target content with image quality that satisfies a viewer, without the viewer adjusting an image quality parameter each time a target content recorded by own machine is reproduced.SOLUTION: A television (1) has video recording reproduction means for reproducing a content. Also, the television (1) has parameter processing means. For every content, the parameter processing means records an image quality parameter, set in the television (1) each time the content is reproduced, into a USB-HD drive (2) when video is recorded or when video recording is reserved. Additionally, on the basis of an update instruction by a user, the parameter processing means individually updates the image quality parameter, recorded in the drive (2), for every content.

Description

  The present invention relates to an output control device, an output control method, and an output control program for controlling video or audio output. The present invention also relates to a recording medium on which an output control program is recorded.

  Recent television receivers have an image quality mode function for collectively setting various image quality parameters such as brightness and contrast so as to suit the genre of a television program to be reproduced. Some of such television receivers have a function of automatically switching an image quality mode so as to be suitable for a genre of the television program when the television program being broadcast or recorded is reproduced. .

  In general, a television receiver is designed such that a viewer can finely adjust various image quality parameters. Therefore, the viewer can adjust various image quality parameters so that the image quality of the TV program to be viewed becomes the optimum image quality that the viewer likes.

  By the way, when the viewer is particularly concerned with the image quality, it is assumed that the image quality parameter is adjusted so that the image quality matches the program every time the program is viewed. Furthermore, it is assumed that the viewer views the recorded program A, then views the program B, and then views the program A again. In this case, the viewer feels bothered to set the image quality parameter again in the same way when viewing the program A again, even though the image quality parameter is appropriately adjusted when the program A is first viewed. Conceivable.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a broadcast signal recording / reproducing apparatus capable of setting an image quality parameter used for reproducing a program for each program reserved for recording. The broadcast signal recording / reproducing apparatus of Patent Document 1 records an image quality parameter designated by a viewer on a recording medium for a program to be reserved for recording, and reproduces the image quality based on the image quality parameter of the recording medium every time the recorded program is reproduced. To change. For this reason, the broadcast signal recording / playback apparatus disclosed in Patent Document 1 allows a viewer to select a program to be played back without having the viewer adjust the image quality parameter each time the same program is played back, if the designated image quality parameter is appropriate. The image quality can be adjusted to suit your needs.

  However, in the above configuration described in Patent Document 1, since the viewer designates the image quality parameter without actually watching the video of the program at the time of recording reservation, the image quality parameter is reset without being disliked during playback of the program. Adjustments are also envisaged.

JP 2006-222773 A (published April 24, 2006) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-18859 (released on January 19, 2006)

  However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, even after the image quality parameter of the program being reproduced is readjusted, the readjusted image quality parameter is not recorded on the recording medium. Therefore, if the image quality parameter specified at the time of program recording reservation is not appropriate, the viewer must adjust the image quality parameter every time the program is played in order to obtain satisfactory image quality.

  It is also assumed that viewers are initially satisfied with the image quality parameters when the program recording reservation is appropriate, but are increasingly dissatisfied with the image quality as they become more concerned about image quality. The In this case, the viewer has to adjust the image quality parameter every time the program is played after being dissatisfied.

  On the other hand, in the DVD playback apparatus described in Patent Document 2, when the playback setting condition of the inserted DVD content is not recorded in the recording unit, the playback setting condition is set in the recording unit by the user. If it is recorded, the content is reproduced under the reproduction setting condition. The DVD playback apparatus described in Patent Document 2 is configured to be able to edit (change) the playback setting conditions when the playback setting conditions are recorded in the recording unit.

  However, the DVD playback apparatus of Patent Document 2 does not have a recording reservation function, and cannot edit (change) the image quality parameter specified at the time of recording reservation by another apparatus.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its main purpose is to allow a viewer to adjust output control parameters (image quality parameters, etc.) each time the same content (video content, etc.) is reproduced. An object of the present invention is to realize an output control device that can output the video of the content recorded by the device without fail with a quality that the viewer is satisfied forever.

  In order to solve the above problem, an output control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a playback unit that plays back the content in the output control apparatus that outputs the video of the content that has already been recorded by the own device, and the content Each time, the output parameter set in the output control device every time the content is played, and the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value, the output parameter of the content Recording means for recording in the storage unit as output parameters, and update means for individually updating the output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user, the recording means Is characterized in that the output parameter of the content is recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or reserved for recording. That.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an output control method according to an aspect of the present invention is an output control method for an output control device that outputs video of content recorded by the device itself from an output unit. For each process, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and that the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value. A recording step of recording in the storage unit as an output parameter of the content, and an update step of individually updating the output parameter recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user In the recording step, the output parameter of the content is recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or scheduled for recording. There, it is characterized in that.

  As described above, the output control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention provides a playback unit that plays back the content in the output control apparatus that outputs the video of the content that has already been recorded by the own device, and for each content. An output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played and the output control device controls output from the output unit according to the set value is used as an output parameter of the content A recording unit for recording in the storage unit, and an updating unit for individually updating output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user. Content output parameters are recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or reserved for recording.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention performs the above-described operation every time the recorded content is reproduced by the own device until the update instruction from the user (for example, a viewer) is given. The output of the video from the output unit is controlled according to the set value of the output parameter of the content recorded in the storage unit.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention outputs the content recorded in the storage unit based on the update instruction when the viewer receives the update instruction. Update parameters. The output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention controls video output from the output unit according to the updated output parameter setting value each time the content is subsequently reproduced. Then, after repeating the update instruction until the viewer is satisfied, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention allows the viewer to adjust the output parameter setting value each time the content is output. The content video can be output with a quality that the viewer is satisfied with.

  Therefore, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention allows the viewer to satisfy the video of the content recorded by the device forever without having the viewer adjust the output control parameter each time the same content is played. This produces the effect of being able to output with the quality you want.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an output control method according to an aspect of the present invention is an output control method for an output control device that outputs video of content recorded by the device itself from an output unit. For each process, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and that the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value. A recording step of recording in the storage unit as an output parameter of the content, and an update step of individually updating the output parameter recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user In the recording step, the output parameter of the content is recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or scheduled for recording. There, it is characterized in that.

  According to the above configuration, the output control method according to one aspect of the present invention adjusts the output control parameter to the viewer each time the same content is played, as in the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention. The video of the content recorded by the own device can be output with a quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of a television system to which a USB-HD drive is connected. It is an external view which shows the external appearance of the system of FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a part of the system of FIG. 1 in detail. It is a flowchart figure which shows the reproduction | regeneration processing operation | movement of the television of FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating the content of data in the USB-HD drive. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating the content of data in the USB-HD drive. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating the content of data in the USB-HD drive. FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically illustrating the content of data in the USB-HD drive. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating the content of data in the USB-HD drive. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a parameter confirmation screen including output parameter values of each content that can be reproduced by the television of FIG. FIG. 11 illustrates setting values of the image quality parameter and the audio parameter of the television of FIG. 1 in each state during playback of recorded content, display of a recording list screen, and display of a television broadcast program or external input video. FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram exemplifying a recording list screen displayed on the television of FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a television receiver (hereinafter referred to as “TV”) is exemplified as the video output control device, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the television is merely an example of a device that functions as a video output control device.

[Configuration of TV]
The configuration of the television 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of a television 1 to which a USB-HD drive (USB-HDD) 2 is connected, and FIG. 2 is an external view showing an external appearance of the system. FIG. 3 is a diagram mainly showing a configuration of a part of the system of the television 1 in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the television 1 includes an input terminal 101 (video input terminal 101a and audio input terminal 101b), a terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, a satellite broadcast tuner 103, a BD drive 105, a video selector 106, a video processing circuit 107, OSD generation unit 108, LCD controller 109, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 110, audio selector 111, audio processing circuit 112, amplifier 113, speaker 114, USB interface 115, ROM 116, RAM 117, CPU 118, infrared light receiving unit 119, camera 120, An HD drive 121 is provided. In FIG. 1, the video signal path is indicated by a solid line, the audio signal path is indicated by a one-dot chain line, and the data (control) path (bus) is indicated by a bold line.

  (1) Video input from the video input terminal 101a, (2) video received by the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, and (3) video received by the satellite broadcast tuner 103 are supplied to the video selector 106, respectively. . Also, (1) audio input from the audio input terminal 101b, (2) audio received by the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, and (3) audio received by the satellite broadcast tuner 103 are supplied to the audio selector 111, respectively. Is done.

  Note that (a) the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102 receives the content transmitted through which channel, and (b) the channel through which the satellite broadcast tuner 103 receives the content transmitted is determined. Selection control is performed by the CPU 118. In addition, (c) playback control such as playback, stop, fast forward, rewind, chapter transition and the like for the content of the BD (for example, BD-ROM in which data is recorded in accordance with the BDMV standard) loaded in the BD drive 105 is also performed by the CPU 118. Is done by.

  The video selector 106 selects any one of (1) video supplied from the video input terminal 101a, (2) video supplied from the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, and (3) video supplied from the satellite broadcast tuner 103. Select one of them. The video selected by the video selector 106 is supplied to the video processing circuit 107. Note that the CPU 118 controls which video the video selector 106 selects.

  The video processing circuit 107 adjusts the image quality of the video supplied from the video selector 106 or the CPU 118. The video processing circuit 107 scales the video supplied from the video selector 106 or the CPU 118. Here, the adjustment of the image quality refers to changing a setting value of at least one image quality parameter in the image quality parameter group including brightness, contrast, and the like. Scaling refers to reducing the size while maintaining the original aspect ratio of the video to be displayed. The image that has undergone image quality adjustment and scaling by the image processing circuit 107 is supplied to the LCD controller 109. Note that how the image processing circuit 107 changes the image quality is controlled by the CPU 118 based on each setting value of the image quality parameter group recorded in the memory 117. Further, the CPU 118 controls how much the image is reduced.

  The LCD controller 109 drives the LCD 110 so that the video supplied from the video processing circuit 107 is displayed. As a result, the image selected by the image selector 106 is output from the LCD 110. When an OSD image is supplied from the OSD generation unit 108, the LCD controller 109 displays the OSD image supplied from the OSD generation unit 108 on the video supplied from the video processing circuit 107.

  The audio selector 111 selects one of the audio supplied from the video input terminal 101 a, the audio supplied from the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, and the audio supplied from the satellite broadcast tuner 103. The sound selected by the sound selector 111 is supplied to the sound processing circuit 112. Note that the CPU 118 controls which sound the sound selector 111 selects. However, the selection of the video in the video selector 106 and the selection of the audio in the audio selector 111 are interlocked. For example, when the video selector 106 selects the video supplied from the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102, the audio selection is performed. The selector 111 also selects the audio supplied from the terrestrial digital broadcast tuner 102.

  The audio processing circuit 112 adjusts the volume and quality of the audio supplied from the audio selector 111. Here, the adjustment of the sound quality refers to changing the frequency characteristics of the sound supplied from the sound selector 111 (for example, emphasizing a low frequency or emphasizing a high frequency). The sound whose volume and sound quality are adjusted by the sound processing circuit 112 is supplied to the digital amplifier 113. Note that the CPU 118 controls how the sound processing circuit 112 changes the volume and sound quality.

  The amplifier 113 drives the speaker 114 so that the sound supplied from the sound processing circuit 112 is output. Thereby, the sound selected by the sound selector 111 is output from the speaker 114.

  The CPU 118 controls the above units according to the remote control signal received by the infrared light receiving unit 119 and the image captured by the camera 120. As control using the infrared light receiving unit 119, for example, control for setting an image quality parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 to a value corresponding to a remote control signal (image quality setting instruction), or a channel selected by the tuner 104 as a remote control signal. And control for switching video and audio selected by the video selector 106 and the audio selector 111 according to a remote control signal. Examples of the control using the camera 120 include control for switching how the image quality is adjusted in the video processing circuit 107 in accordance with the viewer specified based on the captured image.

  The ROM 116 is a readable and non-writable memory in which fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU 118 is stored. The ROM 116 also stores JPEG data, SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) data, and the like referred to by the OSD generation unit 108 to generate an OSD image. On the other hand, the RAM 117 is a readable and writable memory in which variable data such as data referred to by the CPU 118 for calculation (for example, the above-described image quality parameter group) and data generated by the CPU 118 by calculation is stored. is there.

  The USB interface 115 is an interface for connecting an external USB storage.

  The overall configuration of the television 1 has been described above. As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, a USB-HDD 2 is connected as an external USB storage. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the appearance of a system including the television 1 and the USB-HDD 2, and the television 1 and the USB-HDD 2 are connected via a USB cable 3.

  Next, the characteristic part of the television 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing in more detail a part related to the characteristic part of the television 1 extracted from the block diagram of the television 1 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 118 of the television 1 has recording / playback means 1181 for recording and playing back content by a recording / playback program, and parameter processing means 1182 for processing parameters by a parameter processing program.

  The recording / playback unit 1181 (that is, the CPU 118 that is processing the task of the recording / playback program) records content (specifically, program content) for which a recording instruction has been received from the user onto the USB-HDD 2. The recording / playback unit 1181 receives content that has been instructed to be played back by the user (specifically, program content recorded in the USB-HDD or video content or game recorded in the BD in the BD drive 105). BD content such as content) is reproduced and a video signal of the content is supplied to the video processing circuit 107.

  The parameter processing means 1182 (that is, the CPU 118 processing the task of the parameter processing program) causes the video processing circuit 107 to adjust the video according to the set value of the image quality parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 at all times. The processing circuit 107 is controlled.

  Also, the parameter processing unit 1182 is a database (hereinafter also referred to as “DB”) in the USB-HDD 2 that stores the image quality parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 at the time when the recording / playback unit 1181 plays the content for the first time. To record. Specifically, the parameter processing unit 1182 records the image quality parameter group in association with the identifier of the content to be reproduced for the first time.

  More specifically, when the content to be reproduced for the first time is program content, the parameter processing unit 1182 reads the program ID from the recorded data of the program content, and records the program ID and the parameter group in association with each other in the DB. When the content to be played for the first time is BD content, the parameter processing unit 1182 associates the media ID of the BD loaded in the BD drive 105 (BD containing the BD content) with the parameter group in the DB. Record.

  Further, the parameter processing unit 1182 refers to the program ID of the content when the recording / reproducing unit 1181 reproduces the content for the second time or later. The parameter processing means 1182 then stores each image parameter (hereinafter referred to as “content image quality parameter”, “program image quality parameter”, etc., if necessary) recorded in the DB in association with the program ID of the content. Each setting value of the parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 is updated with the value of the group.

  Next, the reproduction processing operation of the television 1 when receiving an instruction to reproduce recorded content from the user will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the playback processing operation of the television 1. 5A to 5D show data in the USB-HDD 2 at each time point when recording of content starts, when recording is completed, when playback is started, and when image quality parameter settings are accepted during playback. It is the figure which illustrated typically the content of.

  Specifically, FIG. 5A shows that the content 1 whose program ID is “program ID 1” is recorded on the USB-HDD 2. 5A shows that for each of the content 1 and the BD whose media ID is “media ID 1”, the image quality parameter group set in the television 1 at the time of reproduction is recorded in the DB. ing. FIG. 5B shows that content 1 and content 2 whose program ID is “program ID 2” are recorded on the USB-HDD 2.

  FIG. 5B shows that the image quality parameter group set in the television 1 at the time of reproduction is recorded in the DB for each of the content 1 and the BD whose media ID is “media ID1”. ing. FIG. 5B shows that a record for storing an image quality parameter group set in the television 1 when the content 2 is reproduced is registered in the DB. “N / A” in the record in the figure indicates a predetermined invalid value (a null value that is not valid as an image quality parameter, a value such as “−1”) for convenience.

  Although (a) and (b) in FIG. 5 have been described, the contents shown in (c) and (d) in FIG. 5 can be easily understood from the description in (a) and (b) in FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted here. Further, the notation of identifiers (for example, “program ID 1” and “media ID 1”) and the notation of image quality parameters such as brightness in FIG. 5 (the same applies to FIGS. 3 and 6 to 8) facilitate the understanding of the drawings. In practice, numerical values are used as identifiers and image quality parameters.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the television 1 when an instruction to reproduce recorded content is received will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when the television 1 receives an instruction to reproduce recorded content, the parameter processing unit 1182 reproduces the program ID of the content (hereinafter also referred to as “reproduction target program”) in the USB-HDD 2. Read by referring to the recorded data of the target program. Then, the parameter processing means 1182 determines whether or not the image quality parameter is recorded in the DB for the read program ID (S1). For example, when an instruction to reproduce the content 2 is received, it is determined whether or not each field value related to the image quality parameter in the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2” is a valid value as the image quality parameter.

  If the parameter processing unit 1182 determines that the image quality parameter is recorded in the DB (“YES” in S1), the setting value of each image quality parameter recorded in the RAM 117 is used as the reproduction target program recorded in the DB. (S2).

  On the other hand, when the parameter processing means 1182 determines that the image quality parameter is not recorded in the DB (“NO” in S1), each parameter of the image quality parameter recorded in the RAM 117 is used as the value of each image quality parameter of the reproduction target program. The set value is recorded in the DB (S3). For example, when the image quality parameter of the content 2 is not recorded as illustrated in FIG. 5B, each image quality parameter is used as each field value related to the image quality parameter of the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2”. Record the set value.

  After S3, the recording / playback unit 1181 starts playback of the playback target program and controls the video processing circuit 107 to adjust the video according to the changed image quality parameter values (S4).

  After S4, the recording / reproducing means 1181 continues to reproduce the reproduction target program until the reproduction period expires (YES in S7).

  When the setting of the image quality parameter is changed during the reproduction of the program to be reproduced (“YES” in S5), the parameter processing unit 1182 is set to be the same as the setting value of each image quality parameter after the setting change recorded in the RAM 117. Then, the value of each image quality parameter of the reproduction target program recorded in the DB is updated (S6). For example, as can be seen by comparing (c) and (d) in FIG. 5, when the contrast setting value is changed from “B2” to “B2 ′” during the reproduction of the content 2, the parameter processing unit 1182 The value of the “contrast” field in the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2” is updated from “B2” to “B2 ′”.

  When the playback period expires (YES in S7), the recording / playback unit 1181 ends the playback process of the playback target program.

  When a playback instruction for the BD in the BD drive 105 is received from the user, the parameter processing unit 1182 of the television 1 reads the media ID of the BD from the burst cutting area (BCA) of the BD, and the read media ID It is determined whether or not the image quality parameter is recorded in the DB. Thereafter, the television 1 executes the same processing as S2 to S7 described above.

  If the parameter processing unit 1182 determines that the image quality parameter is not recorded in the DB in S1, the parameter processing unit 1182 does not start the playback of the playback target program in S4 but starts a playback or a predetermined time from the playback start. When the time has elapsed, the process of S3 may be performed. And the television 1 may perform the process after S5 after that.

(Image quality and sound during recording list screen display and TV image or external input image display)
The television 1 may be configured to display a recording list screen in which the titles of each recorded content are displayed in a list, and to play back a thumbnail video having a title designated by the cursor from the title list. . Further, the television 1 is configured to end the display of the recording list screen and play the video of the title in full screen when detecting the pressing of the determination button on the remote control while the title is designated by the cursor. May be.

  Furthermore, the television 1 may be configured so that the user can set whether or not to reproduce a thumbnail video of a title specified by a cursor. That is, when the thumbnail display is set to “valid”, the television 1 may reproduce the thumbnail moving image having the title designated by the cursor. The television 1 may be configured not to reproduce the thumbnail moving image even if the title is designated with the cursor in a state where the thumbnail display is set to “invalid”.

  The television 1 in this case will be described with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram exemplifying setting values of the image quality parameter and the audio parameter of the television 1 in the respective states during reproduction of the recorded content, display of the recording list screen, and display of the television broadcast program or the external input video. It is. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a recording list screen. In FIG. 12, the scene of the ManaU vs. Aasena soccer game is one scene in the thumbnail video that is played when the title “XX Sports” is designated by the cursor.

  The parameter processing means 1182 of the television 1 displays a UI screen for accepting input of values of output parameters relating to input video and audio for each input of the television input and the external input. When the television 1 receives an input using the remote control through the infrared light receiving unit 119, the parameter processing unit 1182 records the value of each output parameter and the input name of the input in the DB in association with each other. In this embodiment, the input name of the TV input is “TV” and the input name of the external input is “external input”, but this is only an example. For example, when the external input is an HDMI input, the input name of the external input may be “HDMI input”.

(Image quality and audio while displaying TV video or external input video)
When the video input is switched to the television while the recording / reproducing means 1181 is reproducing the recorded content, the parameter processing means 1182 displays the value of each output parameter recorded in association with the input name “TV” in the DB. read out. Then, the parameter processing unit 1182 updates each set value of the parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 using the read value of each output parameter. The same applies when the video input is switched to the TV while the recording list screen is displayed.

  Thus, the television 1 displays a video corresponding to the value of each image quality parameter associated with the input name “TV” while playing the TV program being broadcast, and is associated with the input name “TV”. The voice corresponding to the value of each voice parameter is output.

  Similarly, if the input is switched to the external input while the recording / playback unit 1181 is playing back the recorded content, the parameter processing unit 1182 displays each output recorded in association with the input name “external input” in the DB. Read the parameter value. Then, the parameter processing unit 1182 updates each set value of the parameter group recorded in the RAM 117 using the read value of each output parameter. The same applies when the video input is switched to the external input while the recording list screen is displayed.

  Thus, while the external input video is being reproduced, the television 1 displays a video having an image quality corresponding to the value of each image quality parameter associated with the input name “external input”, and the input name “external input”. Audio corresponding to the value of each associated audio parameter is output.

  As described above, the television 1 is configured to be able to independently set the output parameter referred to when reproducing the television program and the output parameter referred to when reproducing the external input video. Therefore, the television 1 sets the setting values of the image quality setting and the audio setting to the setting values desired by the user without causing the user who views the television program or the external input video after viewing the recorded content to change the image quality setting and the audio setting. It can be changed automatically.

  Note that the television 1 may be configured such that an output parameter referred to when a terrestrial digital broadcast program is reproduced and an output parameter referred to when a satellite broadcast program is reproduced can be set independently. Further, the television 1 includes a plurality of external input terminals (S terminal, D terminal, HDMI input terminal, etc.), and is switched to the input for each switchable external input, and is referred to when reproducing the video of the input. The output parameter to be set may be set independently.

(About image quality and sound while the recording list screen is displayed)
When the television 1 receives an instruction to display the recording list screen as shown in FIG. 12 during the reproduction of the recorded content, the television 1 displays a recording list screen having the same image quality as that before the instruction is received. Similarly, when the TV 1 receives an instruction to display a recording list screen while playing an externally input video or a TV program being broadcast, the recording list screen with the same image quality as before receiving the instruction is received. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, the television 1 does not change the volume setting of the television 1 when the instruction is received in a state where the thumbnail display is set to “invalid”, but the thumbnail display is set to “valid”. When the above instruction is accepted, the volume setting of the television 1 is changed so that the setting value becomes smaller.

  Specifically, when the television 1 receives the above instruction with the thumbnail display set to “valid”, the parameter processing unit 1182 decreases the value of the volume parameter recorded in the RAM 117 of the television 1. So that the value of the volume parameter is updated.

  An instruction to the TV 1 to display a recording list screen during playback of recorded content whose corresponding video mode parameter, volume parameter, and subtitle parameter values are “movie”, “30”, and “English”, respectively. Here are some examples: In this example, when the television 1 receives an instruction in a state where the thumbnail display is set to “valid”, the parameter processing unit 1182 changes only the volume parameter setting value from “30” as shown in FIG. , It is reduced to the specified value “10”. Alternatively, the parameter processing unit 1182 may put the television 1 in the “mute” state by updating only the set value of the volume parameter to “0”.

  Thereby, the television 1 can make the user find the title of the content to be reproduced from the recording list screen without making the user feel bothered by the high volume when reproducing the thumbnail video.

  Further, when the television 1 receives the above instruction with the thumbnail display set to “invalid”, the setting of the television 1 is not changed at all, so that the recording list screen can be displayed in a short time. . Furthermore, even when the above instruction is accepted with the thumbnail display set to “valid”, the television 1 displays the recording list screen in a short time because only the volume is changed. Can do.

  Note that the television 1 may accept the setting of whether the thumbnail display is “valid” or “invalid” through the infrared light receiver 119. Further, the television 1 may change the setting of the angle of view of the television 1 when the instruction is received in a state where the thumbnail display is set to “valid”.

(Advantages of TV 1)
As described above, in the television 1, the recording / reproducing means 1181 reproduces the program to be reproduced. Further, in the television 1, the parameter processing means 1182 is an image quality parameter set for each program every time the program is played back, and the television 1 responds to the set value by the LCD 110 (the “display unit” in the claims). Is recorded on the USB-HDD 2.

  The parameter processing unit 1182 updates the image quality parameters of the program being reproduced recorded on the USB-HDD 2 with the setting values of the image quality parameters after the change by the viewer.

  According to the above configuration, when the viewer changes the setting value of each image quality parameter to a value that he / she thinks appropriate while viewing the image quality of the video during playback of the playback target program, the television 1 is recorded on the USB-HDD 2. The value of each image quality parameter of the program to be played is updated with the changed set value. The television 1 then displays the video of the program to be reproduced with an image quality that satisfies the viewer according to each updated value recorded in the USB-HDD 2 when the program to be reproduced is reproduced.

  Thereafter, the viewer is no longer satisfied with the image quality of the program to be played because, for example, the user is more concerned with the image quality, and therefore it is assumed that the setting value of each image quality parameter is changed again during playback of the program to be played. The When each setting value is changed again to a value that the viewer thinks appropriate, the TV 1 updates the value of each image quality parameter of the reproduction target program recorded in the USB-HDD 2 with the changed setting value. To do. The television 1 then displays the video of the program to be reproduced with an image quality that satisfies the viewer according to each updated value recorded in the USB-HDD 2 when the program to be reproduced is reproduced.

  Therefore, the television 1 can display the video of the program with an image quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely without causing the viewer to adjust the setting value of the image quality parameter each time the program to be reproduced is reproduced.

(Appendix 1)
In the above embodiment, the value of each image quality parameter set in the television 1 is recorded in the DB in association with the identifier of the reproduction target program at the start of the first reproduction of the reproduction target program. It is not limited to. For example, the television 1 may record the value of each image quality parameter (specific output parameter) set in the television 1 at the time of recording the program and the identifier of the program in the DB in association with each other.

  6A to 6C schematically show the contents of data in the USB-HDD 2 at each time point when the recording of the content starts, when the recording is completed, and when the setting of the image quality parameter during playback is accepted. FIG.

  For example, when the setting value of the brightness of the television 1 at the start of the recording of the content 2 is “A2” and the setting value of the contrast is “B2”, (a) and (b) in FIG. 6 are compared. As can be seen, the television 1 records “program ID 2”, the brightness setting value “A2”, the contrast setting value, and “B2” in association with each other in the DB.

  Then, as can be seen by comparing (b) and (c) of FIG. 6, when the contrast setting value is changed from “B2” to “B2 ′” during the reproduction of the content 2, the parameter processing means 1182 The value of the “contrast” field in the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2” is updated from “B2” to “B2 ′”.

  Therefore, the television 1 configured in this way can also display the video of the program with an image quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely without having the viewer adjust the setting value of the image quality parameter each time the program to be played is played back. .

  The television 1 displays a UI screen for accepting input of values for each image quality parameter of the program from the viewer at the time of recording the program, and the values of the input image quality parameters (specific output parameters), The program identifier may be associated and recorded in the DB.

(Appendix 2)
In addition, the television 1 may record the value of each image quality parameter (specific output parameter) set in the television 1 at the time of program recording reservation in association with the identifier of the program in the DB.

  (A) to (c) of FIG. 7 schematically show the contents of data in the USB-HDD 2 at each time point when the recording of the content starts, when the recording is completed, and when the setting of the image quality parameter during playback is accepted. FIG.

  For example, when the setting value of the brightness of the television 1 at the time of recording reservation of the content 2 is “A2” and the setting value of the contrast is “B2”, the television 1 has a brightness of “program ID 2” at the time of recording reservation. The set value “A2” and the contrast set value “B2” are associated and recorded in the DB. Therefore, as can be seen from FIG. 7A, at the start of recording, “program ID 2”, brightness setting value “A2”, and contrast setting value “B2” are already recorded in the DB in association with each other.

  Then, as can be seen by comparing (b) and (c) of FIG. 7, when the contrast setting value is changed from “B2” to “B2 ′” during the reproduction of the content 2, the parameter processing means 1182 The value of the “contrast” field in the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2” is updated from “B2” to “B2 ′”.

  Therefore, the television 1 configured in this way can also display the video of the program with an image quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely without having the viewer adjust the setting value of the image quality parameter each time the program to be played is played back. .

  Note that the television 1 displays a UI screen for accepting input of each image quality parameter value related to the program from the viewer when the recording of the program is reserved, and the input image quality parameter (specific output parameter) value and The program identifier may be associated and recorded in the DB.

(Appendix 3)
By the way, the video of each story of the series with the whole or part of the program title is usually produced by the same shooting staff. Therefore, the video of each story displayed on the television 1 according to the embodiment and the general television is a video having a similar atmosphere as long as the image quality setting is the same. Therefore, for example, if the viewer is satisfied with the image quality of the video of the first episode as a result of the image quality setting performed during the reproduction of the recorded first episode, the same image quality setting is made when the second episode is reproduced. For example, it is considered that the viewer is satisfied with the image quality of the video of the second episode.

  In view of this, the television 1 may be configured as follows.

  That is, the television 1 associates the program title of the program with the value of each image quality parameter set in the television 1 at the start of recording of the program (or at the time of recording reservation) and the identifier of the program in the DB. It may be recorded.

  Then, the parameter processing means 1182 (corresponding to the “determination means” in the claims) of the television 1 is such that when the recording of the content starts (or at the time of recording reservation), the content and the program title match completely or partially. It may be determined whether or not the image quality parameter of the content is recorded in the DB.

  Further, when the parameter processing unit 1182 determines that the image quality parameter of such content is recorded, the value of each image quality parameter, the program ID and program title of the content to be recorded (or reserved for recording) A new record having the field values of and may be added to the DB.

  An example of the case where the content 1 titled “Ryu ○ Den 1 Episode” has already been recorded at the time of recording the content 2 titled “Ryu ○ Den 2 Episode” will be described below with reference to FIG.

  (A) to (c) of FIG. 8 schematically show the contents of data in the USB-HDD 2 at each time point when the recording of the content starts, when the recording is completed, and when the setting of the image quality parameter during playback is accepted. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, at the start of recording of the content 2, the content 1 and the program title partially match (specifically, the character string in the portion surrounded by a broken line in the figure matches) Are recorded in the DB.

  In this case, the parameter processing means 1182 newly sets the values of the image quality parameters of the content 1, the program ID “program ID 2” of the content 2 and the program title “Ryu ○ Den 2 episode” of the content 2 as field values. Add a record in the DB.

  As a result, the contents of the database are updated to the contents shown in FIG.

  Then, as can be seen by comparing (b) and (c) of FIG. 8, when the contrast setting value is changed from “B2” to “B2 ′” during the reproduction of the content 2, the parameter processing means 1182 The value of the “contrast” field in the record whose “identifier” field value is “program ID 2” is updated from “B2” to “B2 ′”.

  Therefore, the television 1 configured in this way can also display the video of the program with an image quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely without having the viewer adjust the setting value of the image quality parameter each time the program to be played is played back. .

  Also, the television 1 configured in this way displays the video of the second episode with an image quality corresponding to the value of each image quality parameter of the first episode when the second episode of the series is played. Therefore, if the viewer changes the image quality parameter setting of the television 1 appropriately during the playback of the first episode and records the second episode, the television 1 is satisfied with the viewer when the second episode is played back. The image can be displayed with the image quality to go.

  Note that the television 1 can acquire a program title to be recorded in the DB by, for example, extracting the program name from the PSI event information table (EIT) in the transport stream (TS). Also, the television 1 can acquire the title name of the BD using a technique similar to the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 4195084. That is, the television 1 can acquire the title name of the BD from the remote database by searching the remote database using the media ID recorded on the BD.

(Appendix 4)
The output control device according to the present invention is not limited to a display device such as the television 1, but relates to a personal computer having a display control function (for example, setting of a video card, or a display that is built in or connected to the outside). The setting (for example, “4: 3”, “16: 9”) can be realized as a display control device such as a personal computer that can be changed through a GUI provided by the OS or a game machine.

  The output control device according to the present invention can also be realized as an audio device that does not have a function of displaying video. Specifically, it is an audio device that outputs sound from a speaker (corresponding to the “voice output unit” in the claims), a playback means for playing back music content, and the music device for each music content. Recording means for recording audio parameters (e.g. volume, equalizer setting audio channel) set each time the content is reproduced in the storage unit, and one recorded in the storage unit based on an update instruction from the user The present invention can also be realized as an audio apparatus including an update unit that individually updates the audio parameters of the music content for each content. Further, each means provided in the audio device can be provided in the television 1.

  The audio device may be configured to be able to set “stereo (dual sound)”, “main sound”, “sub sound”, or the like as a setting value of “audio channel”.

(Appendix 5)
In the above embodiment, “brightness”, “contrast”, and the like are given as specific examples of the image quality parameters recorded in the DB for each content, but “backlight luminance”, “hue”, “color density”, and “sharpness”. “Color temperature” “CMS” “Gamma value” “Flag indicating validity / invalidity of sub-pixel rendering” “Flag indicating validity / invalidity of super-resolution processing” “Flag indicating validity / invalidity of monochrome mode” “Double speed mode” “A flag indicating validity / invalidity”, “A flag indicating validity / invalidity of NR”, and the like may be recorded in the DB. As specific examples of video parameters (display parameters), “3D mode valid / invalid flag”, “3D display method (side-by-side method, frame packing method, top-and-bottom method, etc.)”, “ Video display location ("Center", "Upper left", "Upper right", "Lower left", "Lower right" etc.) "" Video display valid / invalid flag "" Subtitle display valid / invalid flag " “Subtitle language (“ English ”,“ Japanese ”, etc.), etc.),“ Picture setting ”, etc. may be recorded in the DB.

(Appendix 6)
In the above embodiment, the media ID is adopted as the identifier for identifying the BD, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the television 1 that employs a BD drive compatible with BD-Live (Profile 2.0) as the BD drive 105, when the BD supports BD-Live, a unique ID may be used as an identifier for identifying the BD. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the television 1 includes the BD drive 105. However, the BD drive 105 may be an external BD drive connected to the television 1.

  In the above embodiment, the television 1 records the database and the recorded data of the content on the external USB-HDD 2. However, the television 1 may record on the built-in HD drive 121.

(Appendix 7)
The television 1 may display the contents of the DB in the USB-HDD 2 on the LCD 111. Specifically, the parameter processing means 1182 of the television 1 may display the image quality parameters (or both image quality parameters and audio parameters) of each program content registered in the DB on the LCD 111 with reference to the DB. .

  Further, when recording the setting value of each image quality parameter in the DB, the parameter processing unit 1182 updates each setting value of the television 1 to the value of each parameter related to the target content registered in the DB when the target content is played back ( A flag indicating whether or not a change has been made may be recorded in association with the value of each image quality parameter. That is, the parameter processing unit 1182 may record in the DB a record in which each image quality parameter value and flag value are field values. The same applies when the parameter processing means 1182 records both the image quality parameter and the audio parameter in the DB. Naturally, the value of this flag is a value (for example, “FALSE”) indicating that each setting value of the television 1 has not been changed by the value of each parameter relating to the target content when the flag is recorded. Yes.

  The parameter processing unit 1182 may display the image quality parameter of each program content registered in the DB on the LCD 110 when the flag is recorded in the DB. Specifically, for each program content, the parameter processing unit 1182 may display the target content information (identification name and each image quality parameter) in a region different from the region where the information of other program content is displayed.

  In particular, for each program content, the parameter processing unit 1182 indicates that the flag recorded in the DB for the target content indicates that “the setting values of the television 1 have been changed with the values of the parameters regarding the target content” It is desirable to display the image quality parameters (more generally, video parameters or output parameters) of the target program content in different display modes depending on whether the flag indicates otherwise.

  For example, in the parameter processing means 1182 (corresponding to “parameter display control means” in the claims), the setting value of the television 1 is automatically changed to the value of each parameter related to the target content registered in the DB at the time of reproduction. The display of the background color may be controlled so that the background color is different between the area where the program content information is displayed and the area where the other program content information is displayed. The parameter processing unit 1182 may perform this control only for the background color of the area where the identification name, title name, etc. (corresponding to “identification information” in the claims) is displayed. This control may be performed only for the background color of the displayed area.

  Advantages in the case of configuring the television 1 in this way will be described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 while explaining one example of use of the television 1. FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams schematically illustrating the contents of data in the USB-HDD 2 at each stage while the user is using the television 1 according to this usage example. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a parameter confirmation screen including output parameter values of each content that can be reproduced by the television 1. Here, the parameter processing means 1182 will be described on the assumption that the program content image quality parameter is registered in the DB when the program content is played for the first time. However, the program content is registered in the DB when the program content is recorded or reserved. It will be apparent from the following description that the same advantage can be obtained even if such a configuration is employed.

(Advantages of the configuration described in Appendix 7)
The advantages of the configuration described in the appendix 7 will be described below with reference to an example of the usage mode of the television 1 of a certain user.

  A user of the television 1 records a certain Western-style content (title name: “Western-style A”) and plays the Western-style content for the first time. Since this user wanted to listen to the sub-audio of the Western-style content and display the subtitles at the time of the first viewing, the user set the audio channel setting value of the audio parameter to “sub-audio” using the remote controller of the TV 1, The subtitle setting value, which is a video parameter, is set to “with subtitle”.

  At this point, the parameter processing unit 1182 uses the television setting values (audio channel setting value, subtitle setting value, volume setting value (here, the setting value is “20”), etc.) It registers in DB as the value of the parameter regarding. As a result, the DB in the USB-HDD 2 has contents as shown in FIG.

  Since the user became sleepy during the reproduction of the television 1, the reproduction of the foreign film content was interrupted, went to bed, and the day ended.

  On the next day, the user played for the first time another recorded variety program (title name: “Variety A”).

  The user did not feel the need to listen to sub-audio or watch subtitles while playing a variety program, so using the remote control, set the audio channel setting value to “main audio” and set the subtitle setting value. Set to "Subtitle Off". At this time, since it felt that the volume was too high, the volume was lowered from “20” to “10”.

  At this point, the parameter processing unit 1182 registers the setting values of the television 1 (audio channel setting values, subtitle setting values, sound volume values, etc.) as parameter values relating to the variety program in the DB. As a result, the DB in the USB-HDD 2 has contents as shown in FIG.

  On another day, the user played the movie content that was interrupted from the point of interruption.

  When the user issues a playback instruction, the parameter processing unit 1182 reads the values of the parameters related to the Western content from the DB, and automatically changes the setting values of the television 1 to the values of the read parameters. Accordingly, the user can view the Western-style content under the same setting conditions (audio channel: “sub audio”, subtitle: “subtitle input”) from the point of interruption. Note that the television 1 is configured to perform such setting value change processing only when instructed by the user (for example, when the television 1 is set to a mode in which each setting value is automatically changed). It may be configured to always perform such a change process.

  Further, the parameter processing means 1182 updates the value of the above-mentioned flag relating to the Western-style content from “FALSE” to “TRUE” before and after the setting value change processing of the television 1. As a result, the DB in the USB-HDD 2 has contents as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, the user viewed the Western-style content to the end, and immediately after viewing, the user performed an operation to display the image quality parameter of each program content on the LCD 110.

  At this point, the parameter processing unit 1182 displays the output parameters of each program content on the LCD 110. As a result, a parameter confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the LCD 110. That is, the parameter processing means 1182 sets the parameter so that the background color is different between the area where the title name of the Western-style content (Western picture A) is displayed and the area where the title name of the variety program (variety A) is displayed. A confirmation screen is displayed on the LCD 110.

  The reason why the parameter confirmation screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 is that the setting value of the television 1 is automatically changed to the value of each parameter related to the Western content in the DB when the Western content is displayed. On the other hand, in the variety program, the setting value of the television 1 has not been automatically changed to the value of each parameter related to the variety program in the DB at the time of reproduction.

  With the configuration described in the supplementary note 7 as described above, the user can confirm the background color of the area in which the title name of the most recently viewed Western content is displayed while the parameter confirmation screen is displayed. It can be recognized that the setting value of the television 1 has been automatically changed by the reproduction of.

  Therefore, the configuration described in the supplementary note 7 allows the user to return the setting value of the television 1 to the default value for another user who views a real-time broadcast program after viewing the recorded content. There is an effect that can raise the awareness.

(Appendix 8)
The viewer can watch video, audio, or both of the content indefinitely without having the viewer adjust output control parameters (image quality parameters, audio parameters, etc.) each time the same content (video content, audio content, etc.) is played. In order to realize an output control device that can output with a quality that satisfies the requirements, an output control device according to an aspect of the present invention reproduces content in an output control device that outputs at least one of video and audio from an output unit. And an output parameter that is set for each content by the output control device each time the content is played, and the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value. Based on the recording means for recording the parameter in the storage unit and the update instruction from the user, the parameter is recorded in the storage unit. It is characterized in that the force parameter for each content and a, and updating means for updating individually.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention is recorded in the storage unit each time the content is played until the update instruction is received from a user (for example, a viewer). The output of at least one of video and audio from the output unit is controlled according to the set value of the output parameter.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention outputs the content recorded in the storage unit based on the update instruction when the viewer receives the update instruction. Update parameters. The output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention controls output of at least one of video and audio from the output unit according to the updated output parameter setting value each time the content is subsequently played back. To do. Then, after repeating the update instruction until the viewer is satisfied, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention allows the viewer to adjust the output parameter setting value each time the content is output. Video and / or audio of content can be output with a quality that viewers are satisfied with.

  Therefore, in the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention, the viewer always satisfies the video, audio, or both of the content without causing the viewer to adjust the setting value of the output parameter every time the content is output. Output in quality.

  Further, the present invention provides an output control device that outputs at least one of video and audio from an output unit, and a reproduction unit that reproduces content, and is set for each content in the output control device every time the content is reproduced. Recording means for recording in the storage unit an output parameter for controlling the output from the output unit according to the set value, and the storage unit based on an update instruction from the user Updating means for individually updating the output parameters recorded for each content, wherein the recording means is used as an output parameter set in the output control device each time the content is reproduced, An output parameter set in the output control device at the time of reproduction is recorded in the storage unit. It can also be realized as.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention can perform the second and subsequent times of the content if the user appropriately sets the output parameter of the output control device at the time of the first playback of the content. Even during playback, the video and / or audio of the content can be output with a quality that the viewer is satisfied to some extent.

(Summary)
In order to solve the above problems, an output control apparatus (TV 1) according to an aspect of the present invention provides an output control apparatus that outputs a video of content recorded by the own apparatus from an output unit (LCD 110). Reproduction means (recording reproduction means 1182) for reproduction, and for each content, output parameters set in the output control device each time the content is reproduced, and the output control device sets the output unit according to the set value. Based on a recording means (parameter processing means 1182) for recording an output parameter for controlling output from the storage unit (USB-HD drive 2) as an output parameter of the content, and the update instruction from the user Updating means (parameter processing means 1182) for individually updating output parameters recorded in the section for each content; Comprising a said recording means, the output parameters of the content, and records in the storage unit at the time of recording or during recording of the content, it is characterized in that.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention performs the above-described operation every time the recorded content is reproduced by the own device until the update instruction from the user (for example, a viewer) is given. The output of the video from the output unit is controlled according to the set value of the output parameter of the content recorded in the storage unit.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention outputs the content recorded in the storage unit based on the update instruction when the viewer receives the update instruction. Update parameters. The output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention controls video output from the output unit according to the updated output parameter setting value each time the content is subsequently reproduced. Then, after repeating the update instruction until the viewer is satisfied, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention allows the viewer to adjust the output parameter setting value each time the content is output. The content video can be output with a quality that the viewer is satisfied with.

  Therefore, the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention allows the viewer to satisfy the video of the content indefinitely without causing the viewer to adjust the set value of the output parameter each time the content recorded by the device is output. Output in quality.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention allows the content if the user appropriately sets the output parameter of the output control device at the time of recording the recording of the content and recording reservation. From the start of playback, the video of the content can be output with a quality that the viewer is satisfied to some extent.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, an output control method according to an aspect of the present invention is an output control method for an output control device that outputs video of content recorded by the device itself from an output unit. For each process, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and that the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value. A recording step of recording in the storage unit as an output parameter of the content, and an update step of individually updating the output parameter recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user In the recording step, the output parameter of the content is recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or scheduled for recording. There, it is characterized in that.

  According to said structure, the output control method which concerns on 1 aspect of this invention has an effect similar to the output control apparatus which concerns on 1 aspect of this invention.

  The output control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is configured such that the recording unit records a specific output parameter as the output parameter of the content, and the specific output parameter is recorded when the content is recorded. Alternatively, it is desirable that the output parameter is set in the output control device at the time of recording reservation, or is an output parameter specified as an output parameter of the content by the user.

  In the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention, whether or not an output parameter of another content whose name matches or partially matches the content is recorded in the storage unit when the content is recorded or scheduled for recording. Determination means (parameter processing means 1182), and the recording means records the output parameter of the other content as the output parameter of the content to be recorded at the time of recording or recording reservation. When it is determined that the output parameter of the other content is recorded, the specific output parameter is recorded when the determination unit determines that the output parameter of the other content is not recorded. It is desirable to be configured.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention stores the output parameters of the content that is the target of recording or recording reservation and the other content having the same title name in whole or in part as the content. When the content is recorded in the section, the output parameter of the other content is recorded as an output parameter that is set every time the content that is the target of recording or recording reservation is reproduced. For example, when the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention records the output parameters of “Harry Otter and the Sorcerer's Stone” in the storage unit when recording “Harry Otter and the Secret Room”, The output parameter is recorded as an output parameter that is set in the own apparatus every time “Harry ○ Tutter and the secret room” is reproduced.

  In general, each story in a series with the same or a part of the program title is produced by substantially the same staff. Therefore, the video of each story that is output has a similar atmosphere if the image quality settings are the same.

  Therefore, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention can use another content (for example, “Harry ○ Tatter and a secret room”) that has the same title name at the time of recording or recording reservation ( For example, if the output parameter of “Harry Otter and the Sorcerer's Stone” is updated to an optimum value for the viewer, the content that has been recorded or scheduled to be recorded (for example, “Harry Otter and the Secret Room”) ) Is produced for the first time, and the viewer can output the video with a quality that is very satisfying.

  In the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the output unit includes a display unit (LCD 110) and an audio output unit (speaker 114), and the output parameters include an image quality parameter and an audio parameter. It is desirable that the video of the content being played is displayed on the display unit and the audio of the content is output from the audio output unit.

  According to the above configuration, the output control device according to one aspect of the present invention can output not only the content video recorded by the device itself, but also the audio of the content with a quality that the viewer is satisfied indefinitely. There is a further effect of being able to.

  The output control apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention further includes, for each content, parameter display control means (parameter processing means 1182) that displays identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content on a display unit. The parameter display control means automatically outputs one or both of identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content for each content, and the output parameter of the content is automatically transmitted to the output control device when the content is played back. It is desirable to be configured to display in a different display mode depending on whether or not it is set automatically.

  According to said structure, the output control apparatus which concerns on 1 aspect of this invention searches the identification information or output parameter of the content which the user reproduced | regenerated most recently from the image | video displayed on a display part, and confirms the display aspect. Thus, there is an additional effect that it is possible to grasp whether or not the setting of the output control device has been automatically changed by the latest reproduction.

  Note that the output control device according to one embodiment of the present invention can be realized as a television receiver including the units of the output control device.

  In this case, in the television receiver according to one aspect of the present invention, the playback unit is configured to be able to play back the video to be played back by input switching, and the recording unit can be switched by the input switching. Output parameter that is set in the output control device every time it is switched to the input, and the output control device controls the output from the output unit according to the set value. It is desirable to further include input receiving means (infrared light receiving unit 119) configured to record in the storage unit and to receive the input of the output parameter value recorded in the storage unit.

  According to the above configuration, the television receiver according to one aspect of the present invention automatically changes the set value to a value desired by the user according to the input after switching, every time the input is switched. Therefore, the television receiver according to one aspect of the present invention has an additional effect that it is possible to reduce time and effort for the user to change the set value when the input is switched.

  Further, the television receiver according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to be able to display a recording list screen showing a list of the recorded content, and the title specified by the user in the recording list screen Setting accepting means (infrared light receiving unit 119) for accepting the setting as to whether or not to play the thumbnail video, and the volume parameter value set in the television receiver when the recording list screen is displayed, the recording list screen And a setting change means (parameter processing means 1182) for making the setting smaller than before display, and the setting change means when the setting is set to play a thumbnail video when the recording list screen is displayed. It is desirable that the sound volume parameter is configured to be small.

  By the way, in order to search for a title for which a full-screen moving image is desired to be reproduced from the recording list, it is conceivable that the user can cause the television receiver to reproduce thumbnail moving images having various titles. If the thumbnail video is output at a high volume from the television receiver every time a thumbnail video is played, it may be annoying to some users.

  According to the above configuration, the television receiver according to one aspect of the present invention outputs sound at a low volume when playing back a thumbnail video of a title specified by the user in the recording list screen. Become. As a result, the television receiver has the further effect of allowing the user to search the recording list for a title for which full-screen video playback is desired without making the user feel bothersome as described above. .

  Further, a program for operating the output control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, wherein the output control program is characterized by causing a computer to function as each of the above-described means, and the output control program is recorded. A computer-readable recording medium is also included in the scope of the present invention.

(Program, storage medium)
Each block of the television 1 may be realized in hardware by a logic circuit formed on an integrated circuit (IC chip). However, for a block that can be implemented by software, software using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is used. May be realized.

  In the latter case, the television 1 includes a CPU that executes instructions of a program that realizes the function of each block, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores the program, a RAM (Random Access Memory) that expands the program, the program, A storage device (recording medium) such as a memory for storing various data is provided. An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium on which a program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of a control program of the television 1 which is software that realizes the above-described functions is recorded so as to be read by a computer This can also be achieved by reading the program code recorded on the recording medium and executing it by the computer (or CPU or MPU).

  A non-temporary recording medium can be used as the recording medium. For example, tapes such as magnetic tapes and cassette tapes, disks including magnetic disks such as floppy (registered trademark) disks / hard disks and optical disks such as CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / CD-R, IC cards (memory) Card) / optical cards, semiconductor memories such as mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM (registered trademark) / flash ROM, or logic circuits such as PLD (Programmable Logic Device) and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) Etc. can be used.

  Further, the program code may be supplied to the television 1 via a communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited as long as it can transmit the program code. For example, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication network, satellite communication network, and the like can be used. The transmission medium constituting the communication network may be any medium that can transmit the program code, and is not limited to a specific configuration or type. For example, even with wired lines such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) line, infrared rays such as IrDA and remote control, Bluetooth (registered trademark), IEEE 802.11 wireless, HDR ( It can also be used by radio such as High Data Rate (NFC), Near Field Communication (NFC), Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), mobile phone network, satellite line, and digital terrestrial network.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown not only by the above description but also by the scope of claims for patent, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  The output control device according to the present invention can be widely applied to information devices such as a personal computer, a television receiver, and a music player.

1 Television (television receiver, output control device)
2 USB-HD drive (storage unit)
118 CPU
1181 Recording / playback means (playback means)
1182 Parameter processing means (recording means, update means, determination means, parameter
Data display control means, setting change means)
110 LCD (output unit, display unit)
114 Speaker (output unit, audio output unit)
119 Infrared light receiving unit (input receiving means, setting receiving means)

Claims (12)

In the output control device that outputs the video of the recorded content from the output unit,
Playback means for playing back the content;
For each content, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and the output control device controls output from the output unit according to the set value. Recording means for recording in the storage unit as output parameters of
Updating means for individually updating the output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user;
For each content, a parameter display control means for displaying identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content on a display unit,
For each content, the parameter display control means automatically outputs one or both of identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content, and the output parameter of the content is automatically sent to the output control device when the content is played back. An output control device, characterized in that it is configured to display in a different display mode depending on whether or not it is set. In an output control device that outputs a video of recorded content from an output unit and capable of displaying a recording list screen showing a list of the recorded content,
Playback means for playing back the content;
For each content, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and the output control device controls output from the output unit according to the set value. Recording means for recording in the storage unit as output parameters of
Updating means for individually updating the output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user;
Setting accepting means for accepting a setting as to whether or not to play back the thumbnail video for the title specified by the user in the recording list screen;
Setting change means for making the value of the volume parameter set in the output control device smaller than before the recording list screen is displayed when the recording list screen is displayed;
The setting changing means is configured to decrease the value of the volume parameter when the setting is set to play a thumbnail video when the recording list screen is displayed. Control device. The recording means is configured to record a specific output parameter as the output parameter of the content,
The output control apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific output parameter is an output parameter set in the output control apparatus when the content is recorded or reserved for recording. The recording means is configured to record a specific output parameter as the output parameter of the content,
The output control device according to claim 1, wherein the specific output parameter is an output parameter designated by the user as an output parameter of the content. A determination means for determining whether or not an output parameter of another content in which the content and the title name are entirely or partially matched is recorded in the storage unit at the time of recording or recording the content;
When the determination unit determines that the output parameter of the other content is recorded as the output parameter of the content, the recording unit records the output parameter of the other content, and the determination unit 5. The output control device according to claim 3, wherein the output control device is configured to record the specific output parameter when it is determined that the output parameter of the other content is not recorded. . The output unit includes a display unit and an audio output unit,
The above output parameters include image quality parameters and audio parameters.
The video of the content being reproduced is displayed on the display unit, and the audio of the content is configured to be output from the audio output unit. The output control device described in 1.   A television receiver comprising the means of the output control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In a television receiver that outputs video of recorded content from an output unit,
Playback means for playing back the content;
For each content, an output parameter that is set in the own device each time the content is played and that controls the output from the output unit according to the set value is used as the output parameter of the content. Recording means for recording in the storage unit;
Updating means for individually updating the output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user,
The playback means is configured to be able to play back the video that has been played back by input switching,
For each input that can be switched by the input switching, the recording means is an output parameter that is set in the own device each time the input is switched, and the own device outputs the output from the output unit according to the set value. The output parameter to be controlled is configured to be recorded in the storage unit,
A television receiver, further comprising input receiving means for receiving an input of the value of the output parameter recorded in the storage unit. In the output control method of the output control device that outputs the video of the recorded content from the output unit,
A playback process for playing back the content;
For each content, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and the output control device controls output from the output unit according to the set value. As an output parameter, a recording process for recording in the storage unit,
An update process for individually updating output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user;
A parameter display control step for displaying identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content on the display unit for each content,
In the parameter display control step, for each content, one or both of identification information for identifying the content and an output parameter of the content are automatically transmitted to the output control device when the content is reproduced. An output control method characterized by being a step of displaying in a different display mode depending on whether or not it is set to. In an output control method in an output control apparatus that outputs a video of recorded content from an output unit and can display a recording list screen showing a list of the recorded content,
A playback process for playing back the content;
For each content, an output parameter that is set in the output control device every time the content is played, and the output control device controls output from the output unit according to the set value. As an output parameter, a recording process for recording in the storage unit,
An update process for individually updating output parameters recorded in the storage unit for each content based on an update instruction from the user;
A setting acceptance step for accepting a setting as to whether or not to play back the thumbnail video for the title specified by the user in the recording list screen;
A setting change step of setting a volume parameter value set in the output control device to be smaller than that before displaying the recording list screen when the recording list screen is displayed;
An output control method characterized in that, in the setting change step, when the setting is set to reproduce a thumbnail video when the recording list screen is displayed, the value of the volume parameter is decreased.   An output control program for causing a computer to function as each means of the output control device according to claim 1.   The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the output control program of Claim 11.

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