JP3353342B2 - Video tape recorder with camera - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a television camera and a VTR.
The present invention relates to a camera-integrated VTR such as an 8 mm video camera integrated with a video tape recorder.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, setting of date and time in a conventional 8 mm video camera (camera-integrated VTR) is generally performed by:
This is performed by simultaneously pressing the predetermined button twice for 1.5 seconds to 3 seconds.

For example, at the time of mode switching for switching between high quality image quality and normal image quality, menus (image quality switching, remote control on / off, etc.) are selected or switched by operating five keys. .

[0004]

However, when two keys are pressed simultaneously at the same time, there is a problem that some people may not be able to use one hand, and the operability is generally poor.

In the case where a menu is selected with five keys, each key generally has a hierarchy, so that the operation becomes complicated and the menu selection is performed. In a device having no function, it is necessary to adopt a configuration such as selecting a menu with a slide switch or the like. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that the number of switches on the outer surface of the 8 mm video camera is increased and the appearance is not good.

An object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated VTR in which the date and time can be easily set.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated VTR capable of easily performing operations such as selection switching of menus and having a good external appearance.

[0008]

A camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention comprises a date setting mode a and a time setting mode b as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, for example.
The first key 1 for displaying the menu on the display unit 7 and the number group of numbers respectively displayed corresponding to the selected setting mode among the date setting mode a and the time setting mode b of the displayed menu. When the second key 3 for selecting a desired numeral from the menu and this menu is displayed and operated, any one of a date setting mode and a time setting mode is selected, and the second key 3 is selected. A third key for setting a selected number to a desired value when the key is operated after the key is operated.

Further, the camera-integrated video tape recorder according to the present invention has a plurality of functions and a plurality of functions set in a camera mode and a video mode, as shown in FIGS. 1, 5 and 6, for example. First key 1 for displaying the mode on screen on display 7 provided integrally
And a second key 5 for selecting a desired function from among a plurality of functions set in a predetermined mode displayed on the screen, and the first key 1 for each of the selected functions. A third key 3 for switching a predetermined mode to a selection corresponding to a purpose of use in response to a predetermined operation; It is characterized by the following.

[0010]

According to the camera-integrated video tape recorder of the present invention, the first key for displaying the menus of the date setting mode and the time setting mode on the display, and the respective keys are displayed in correspondence with the selected setting mode. A second key for selecting a desired number from a group of numbers, and one of a date setting mode and a time setting mode of a menu is selected, and the second key is selected after operating the second key. The date and time can be set only by sequentially operating the third key for setting the number to a desired value, so that the setting operation is facilitated and the operability is improved. According to the camera-integrated video tape recorder of the present invention, a plurality of functions in the camera mode and the video mode are respectively displayed by the first key, and a mode in which the functions are set is displayed on the display unit. A desired function is selected from a plurality of functions set in a predetermined mode displayed on the screen with the 2 key,
Since the predetermined mode displayed by the first key in each selected function can be switched to the selection corresponding to the purpose of use by the third key, for example,
A select function using a slide switch, which the user does not frequently perform a switching operation, can be added to the menu.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a camera-integrated VTR according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, in this example, a menu key 1 and a selection key 3
And a mode key 5 are provided at desired positions on the outer surface of the 8 mm video camera, for example.
It is displayed on the display provided in the mm video camera.

Then, a desired menu is selected from the displayed menus by operating the mode key 5 (setting mode selecting means). For example, when the date setting is selected,
Since a number group indicating "year", "month", and "day" is displayed, which number (year, month, day) to change / set is selected by the selection key 3 (number selection means), The selected number is changed and set to a desired value by the mode key 5.

The procedure for setting the date and time respectively will now be described in detail. As can be understood from FIG. 2, when the menu key 1 is operated, as shown in FIG. 3, the display 7 displays the characters “a” of “date setting”, the characters “b” and “a” of “time setting”. The character c (the character “unset” or the character “set”) indicating whether or not the contents of the character b is set, and the character d (the character “unset” that indicates whether the contents of the character b are set Character or the word "set") is displayed, and the character a
Alternatively, a circle e indicating which one of the characters b is selected by the mode key 5 is displayed at the beginning of the character a or b. Then, after the menu is displayed, press the mode key 5
When the date setting is selected, the symbol e is displayed at the beginning of the character a, and the user can visually recognize that the date setting has been selected.

Next, when the selection key 3 is operated, the display unit 7 displays a number group "1" indicating "year", "month", and "day", respectively.
991 ”,“ 1 ”, and“ 1 ”are displayed, and the number“ 199 ”is displayed.
Since "1" blinks, the number can be changed and set by the mode key 5 in this state. In this example, the number "1991" is changed and set to the number "1993". In this way, when the setting of “year” is completed and the selection key 3 is operated again, the number “1” representing “month” flashes, and the mode key 5 is used to change the number to “7”. The number is then changed and set to "7" by the operation of the selection key 3 and the operation of the mode key 5, and the date setting is completed.

When the date setting is completed, the character c on the menu screen is changed from the character "unset" to the character "set" and displayed.

On the other hand, when the time setting is selected by operating the mode key 5, a circle "e" is displayed at the beginning of the character "b". Are numbers “2”, “0” indicating “hour”, “minute”, and “second”, respectively.
Since “0” and “00” are displayed, the time is set by operating the selection key 3 and the mode key 5 in the same manner as the date setting (in this example, exactly at 3:00 am; “AM3: 00: 00”). Is set to ").

When the time setting is completed, the character d on the menu screen is changed from the character "unset" to the character "set" and displayed. When the mode key 5 is further operated, the mode shifts to another mode.

As described above, in this embodiment, the date and time can be set only by sequentially operating the menu key 1, the selection key 3, and the mode key 5, so that these setting operations can be performed. This facilitates the operability and improves the flexibility in laying out the keys for setting the date and time.

Next, another embodiment of the camera-integrated VTR according to the present invention will be described. Also in this example,
A menu key 1, a selection key 3 (mode switching means), and a mode key 5 (function selection means) shown in FIG. 1 are used, and by operating these keys, the 8 mm video camera is switched to various modes.

As understood from FIG. 4, when the menu key 1 is operated, predetermined contents are displayed on the display 7 and
When the 8 mm video camera is in the camera mode, as shown in FIG. 5, whether or not the character A is Hi8 (high-eight; high-definition image quality), the character B on the remote control, the character C on SP / LP, and Hi8 , A letter E indicating whether the mode is the remote control mode, and which mode of the SP / LP is selected, and a symbol (mode arrow) D indicating the selected mode.

On the other hand, when the 8 mm video camera is in the video mode, in addition to the characters A, B, C, E, and D, as shown in FIG.
Letter B for "Bilingual" and Letter G for "Stereo"
Are displayed.

With the above configuration, when the menu key 1 is operated, the screen of the display 7 becomes a menu screen (FIG. 5 or FIG. 6), and when the mode key 5 is operated in this state, the mode (Hi8, remote control) is set. , Bilingual stereo)
Is selected, and when the selection key 3 is operated at this time, a selection corresponding to the use purpose of the user in each mode, that is,
On / off of Hi8 mode, on / off of remote control mode
Off, stereo in bilingual mode, main audio,
Each of the sub-voices is selected.

As described above, in this embodiment, the function is displayed on the screen of the display 7 by the menu key 1, the desired function is selected from the functions displayed on the screen by the mode key 5, and the selection key 3 is selected by the selection key 3. Since the mode switching of the selected function is performed, for example, a selection function using a slide switch with which the user does not frequently perform the switching operation can be added to the menu, and as a result, on the outer surface of the camera-integrated VTR, , The number of switches provided in the device is reduced, design flexibility is improved, and operability is improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but can adopt various other configurations without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0025]

According to the camera-integrated video tape recorder of the present invention, the first key for displaying the menu of the desired setting mode on the display unit and the selected key are displayed in correspondence with the selected setting mode. A second key for selecting a desired number from a group of numbers, and selecting one of a date setting mode and a time setting mode in a menu, and operating the second key to select the selected number. The date and time can be set only by sequentially operating the third key for setting the date and time to a desired value, so that the setting operation thereof is facilitated, the operability is improved, and the date / time setting The degree of freedom in laying out keys is improved.

According to the camera-integrated video tape recorder of the present invention, a plurality of functions and a mode in which the functions are set are displayed on the display unit in the camera mode and the video mode by the first key. Then, a desired function is selected from a plurality of functions set in the predetermined mode displayed on the screen by the second key, and is displayed by the first key of the selected function with the third key. Can be switched to a selection corresponding to the purpose of use, so that, for example, a selection function using a slide switch, which is less frequently performed by the user, can be added to the menu. The number of switches provided on the outer surface of the tape recorder is reduced, so that design flexibility is improved and operability is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a key group of a preferred embodiment of a camera-integrated VTR according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation procedure and the like of a key group in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a menu.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation procedure and the like of a key group in a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a menu.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a menu.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Menu key 3 Selection key 5 Mode key 7 Display a to d, A to G Display contents (characters, etc.)

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A menu for a date setting mode and a time setting mode.
A first key for displaying a menu on the display , and a date setting mode and a time setting mode of the displayed menu.
Of the setting modes selected in the
Key to select the desired number from the group of numbers
If, when the Menyuu is operated from being displayed, of the operation of the date setting mode and time setting mode, select one of the setting mode, since the above second key operation
A third key to set the selected number to the desired value.
Camera integrated videotape, characterized in that it comprises a chromatography
Precoder. 2. A camera mode and a video mode.
Re one multiple functions as well as the mode set of the functional
A first key for displaying a screen on a display provided on the body, a second key for selecting a desired function from among a plurality of functions set in a predetermined mode displayed on the screen, and The first key for each function
Use th more the displayed predetermined mode in response to a predetermined operation
And a third key that can be switched to the corresponding selection
The first to third keys are provided at desired positions on the outer surface.
Camera-integrated video tape recorders, characterized in that the
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