JP3667092B2 - Karaoke playback device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a karaoke playback apparatus and a playback method of a method in which playback of music and playback of a background video displayed in accordance with the performance of the music are performed from separate recording media.
[0002]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In recent years, karaoke machines that can display a background image of a song on a monitor in accordance with the performance of the song selected by the singer have become widespread.
Such karaoke machines have rapidly become widespread because they have a high level of entertainment that can enliven the banquet by inflating the image of the song with the background image displayed on the monitor. In the initial method to prepare, it is necessary to record the same number of background images on the recording medium as the number of songs prepared for the karaoke machine. Insufficient recording capacity has become a problem.
[0003]
Therefore, a method of recording music and background video to be displayed in accordance with the performance of the music on separate recording media, and reading music data and background video data from each recording medium by selection by a singer. Karaoke machines have been developed.
A conventional karaoke machine that reproduces music and background video by the above-described method includes a dedicated player depending on the reproduction method from each recording medium, as shown in FIG.
That is, in FIG. 7, the music is reproduced by reading the music data recorded on the CD-ROM by the CO-ROM player P1 equipped in the changer B ′, and the background video is reproduced for the video. This is done by reading the background video data recorded on the recording medium by the video player P2.
[0004]
However, in the above-described conventional karaoke machine, when either the CO-ROM player P1 or the video player P2 breaks down, the karaoke machine displays a background video in accordance with the performance of the music and enhances the atmosphere of the place. Can no longer fulfill its original function.
In particular, for commercial karaoke machines, the breakdown may cause great damage to store operations.
[0005]
The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the conventional karaoke machines as described above.
That is, the present invention relates to a karaoke machine having a high reliability and easy maintenance in a karaoke machine in which the reproduction of the music and the reproduction of the background image displayed in accordance with the performance of the music are performed from separate recording media. An object is to provide an apparatus.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  To achieve the above objective,The present invention includes two players (13, 14), a disk stocker (12) that can store a recording medium on which music data is recorded and a recording medium on which background video data is recorded, and the disk stocker. A transport unit (11) for setting the recording medium in the player (13, 14), a playback means (8) for enabling playback of the music data and the background video data, and temporarily storing the music data. Temporary storage means (3) for storing, and control means (4, 10), wherein the control means (4, 10) detects the operating state of the player (13, 14) and When any one of the players is operable, the first process (a21) for setting the recording medium on which the music data is recorded to one player, and the music data on the set recording medium as the one A second process (a23) for reading out by the player and storing the read music data in the temporary storage means (3), and a record in which background video data corresponding to the stored music data is recorded Third processing (a25) for setting the medium in the other player, reading out the music data stored in the temporary storage means (3), and background video data of the set recording medium by the other player When both lung modes for performing the fourth process (a18) to be read and reproduced by the reproduction means (8) are executed and one of the two players is inoperable, the music data is recorded. A fifth process (a11) for setting the set recording medium in an operable player, and reading out music data of the set recording medium by the operable player A sixth process (a12) for storing the read music data in the temporary storage means (3), and a recording medium on which background video data corresponding to the stored music data is recorded. A seventh process (a13) to be set by the operable player instead of the recording medium set in the process; and reading out the music data stored in the temporary storage means (3); and the set recording medium And the eighth process (a7) in which the background video data is read by the operable player and is reproduced by the reproducing means (8).
[0007]
  According to the present invention, in addition to the features described above, the recording medium on which the music data is recorded is a compact disc (CD), and the recording medium on which the background video data is recorded is a digital video disc ( DVD).
[0008]
Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the above-described features, the control means (4, 10) detects a player error during the operation of the player (13, 14), and a predetermined number of errors occur within a predetermined time. (B6, Yes), it is determined that the player (13, 14) is inoperable..
[0009]
Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the features described above, the control means (4, 10) counts the operation time of the player (13, 14), and when the operation time reaches a predetermined time, the player It is determined that (13, 14) is inoperable.
[0038]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are considered to be most preferable of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
[0039]
The following example shows a case where the present invention is implemented in a so-called communication karaoke machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a communication karaoke machine, and music data and background video data are recorded on separate recording media. Any karaoke machine that can be arbitrarily selected and combined can be implemented in other types of karaoke machines.
[0040]
In FIG. 1, the communication karaoke machine is composed of two parts, a controller A and a changer B. The controller A includes a CPU 1, a modem 2, a RAM 3, a changer control unit 4, an operation unit 5 such as an operation panel or a remote control. An HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 6, a scoring / comparing unit 7, and a MIDI playback & background overlay unit 8 are provided. The changer B includes a CPU 10, a pickup unit 11, a disk stocker 12, a first player 13, a second player 14, an external I / F unit (SCSI) 15, a decoder unit 16, and a RAM 17. Here, the HDD 6 stores management data regarding the storage location and recorded contents of each disk in the disk stocker 12 in advance.
[0041]
More specifically, when the changer B is first installed, or when a disk in the disk stocker 12 is added or replaced, a disk installation operation is executed by a predetermined operation. In this installation operation, the pickup unit 11 sequentially sets the discs in the disc stocker 12 alternately in the first player 13 and the second player 14, and reproduces data such as the type, recording content, and address of each disc. , Recorded in the HDD 6. If the DVD disc is a DVD-VIDEO standard or the like, management information necessary for the reproduction is also recorded. Thereafter, the disk stocker 12 is returned to the original position.
[0042]
With this installation operation, the position of the disk set in the disk stocker 12 can be arbitrarily determined, and the start-up time of disk playback at the start of karaoke performance can be shortened.
[0043]
In this communication karaoke machine, the modem 2 of the controller A is connected to the host computer of the karaoke distribution center C via the telephone line t, and the desired karaoke music data is downloaded from the karaoke distribution center C. Karaoke music data includes MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data for reproducing accompaniment music, background video selection data for selecting a background video, character data for displaying lyrics, and the like.
[0044]
Then, the karaoke music data downloaded from the karaoke distribution center C via the modem 2 is recorded in the HDD 6, and the selected karaoke music data is selected when the music is selected by the operation of the operation unit 5 by the singer. Is read from the HDD 6 and temporarily stored in the RAM 3. The MIDI data is read from the RAM 3, demodulated into an accompaniment audio signal by the MIDI playback & background overlay unit 8, and the singer's audio signal input from the microphone D connected to the controller A via the scoring comparison unit 7. And output from the speaker of the output unit E. Note that the output of the accompaniment sound is started simultaneously with the start of the output of the background video by the DVD described later.
[0045]
Further, as will be described later, when the controller A is set to the scoring mode by the operation of the operation unit 5, the scoring comparison unit 7 uses the melody as a singing standard in the MIDI data stored in the RAM 3. The singing ability of the singer is scored by comparing the data indicating the pitch and timing of the singer with the voice of the singer input from the microphone D, and the grading result is output to the output unit E and displayed on a monitor or the like To do.
Each control in the controller A as described above is controlled by the CPU 1.
[0046]
As described above, this karaoke machine downloads necessary music data from an external karaoke distribution center via the telephone line t and stores it in the HDD 6, but the storage capacity of the HDD 6 is limited. When a required amount of music data is stored in the HDD 6, the data is stored in a CD-ROM produced in the karaoke distribution center instead of the HDD 6.
[0047]
This CD-ROM is stocked in the disk stocker 12 of the changer B, and when the music selected by the singer is stored in the CD-ROM instead of the HDD 6 of the controller A, the data is read from the CD-ROM. Play a song.
[0048]
That is, when the music selected by the singer's operation of the operation unit 5 is stored in the CD-ROM stocked in the disk stocker 12 of the changer B instead of the HDD 6 of the controller A, the changer control is performed by the control of the CPU 1. A selection signal is output from the unit 4 to the changer B via the external I / F unit 15. The changer B is a CD-ROM stocked in the disk stocker 12 by the pickup unit 11 based on the input selection signal. A required CD-ROM is picked up from the DVD and set in the first player 13 or the second player 14, and the music data is read from the CD-ROM.
The music data read from the CD-ROM is output to the changer control unit 4 of the controller A via the external I / F unit 15 and is first stored in the RAM 3 by the controller A and then read from the HDD 6. It is processed in the same way as the data and output to the output unit E.
[0049]
On the other hand, regarding the background video corresponding to the selected music, first, the CPU 1 refers to the background video selection data in the music data stored in the RAM 3 and the management data in the HDD 6, so that the desired video recorded on the required DVD is obtained. A selection signal for reproducing the background video is generated and output from the changer control unit 4 to the changer B via the I / F unit 15. The changer B picks up a required DVD from the CD-ROM and DVD stocked in the disk stocker 12 by the pickup unit 11 based on the input selection signal, and the first player 13 or the second player 14. To read the required background video data. Then, the compressed background video data read from the DVD is decompressed by the decoder unit 16 and output to the MIDI playback & background overlay unit 8 of the controller A. The background video signal is overlaid with the text image of the lyrics generated by the character data in the music data, and is output to the output unit E and displayed on the monitor.
The RAM 17 of the changer B stores various data necessary for control and error data described later.
[0050]
Each control in the changer B as described above is controlled by the CPU 10.
The configuration of the changer B will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. Both the first player 13 and the second player 14 are a CD-ROM on which music data is recorded and a DVD on which background video data is recorded. These are so-called compatible players that can read recorded data from the two types of recording media, and are connected to the CPU 10 and read the recorded data (music data or background video data) based on commands from the CPU 10.
[0051]
The music data read by the first player 13 or the second player 14 is sent to the controller A via the external I / F unit 15 of the control unit 19 and demodulated, and then output unit E (see FIG. 1). Is output.
[0052]
The background video data read by the first player 13 or the second player 14 is sent to the decoder unit 16 of the control unit 19, and after the decompressed data is performed by the decoder unit 16, the controller After being sent to A and demodulated, it is output to the output unit E (see FIG. 1).
[0053]
Pick-up of the CD-ROM in which the data of the selected music in the changer B is recorded and the DVD in which the data of the background video is recorded are performed as follows.
[0054]
That is, in FIG. 3, CD-ROM and DVD are stored and stored in the disk stocker 12 (a total of 50 disk-shaped recording media such as CD-ROM and DVD are stored in the disk stocker 12). Is possible). The storage positions (addresses) of the CD-ROM and DVD in the disk stocker 12 may be random because they are stored in the RAM 17 and HDD 6 when the disk is stored.
[0055]
The disc stocker 12, the first player 13, and the second player 14 are arranged in a line, and slide in parallel to the side of the row of the disc stocker 12, the first player 13, and the second player 14. A pickup unit 11 is arranged.
[0056]
The pickup unit 11 reciprocates between the disc stocker 12 and the first player 13 and the second player 14 by a driving mechanism (not shown). The pickup unit 11 is stopped by the control of the CPU 10 before the address of the disk stocker 12 in which the CD-ROM and the DVD each storing the data of the selected music and the background video are stored. Then, the CD-ROM or DVD is taken out, and then slides in the direction of the player while holding the taken-out CD-ROM or DVD, before the player designated by the CPU 10 among the first player 13 and the second player 14. The CD-ROM or DVD that has been held is set in the player.
[0057]
After the performance is completed, the pickup unit 11 removes the CD-ROM and DVD set in the player by the operation opposite to the above, and stores it at the original address of the disc stocker 12. If it is known in advance that it will be used for the next song, there is no need to return it.
[0058]
The pickup unit 11 includes various sensors such as a sensor for detecting the presence / absence of a disk, and a sensor for detecting the position of the CD-ROM or DVD when the CD-ROM or DVD is set in the player or stored in the disk stocker 12. It has a sensor.
[0059]
The first player 13 and the second player 14 are electrically connected to the control unit 19 via a connector, respectively, and the CPU 10 checks each player by checking a voltage change at a predetermined terminal, a response to a control signal, and the like. The presence or absence of connection is detected.
[0060]
Next, playback control of music and background video in the karaoke machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 4, 5, and 6.
[0061]
Here, the both lung modes used in the following description means that one of the two players of the first player 13 and the second player 14 reads the music data from the CD-ROM and the other player For example, the background video data is read from the DVD by using both players as appropriate, and the single lung mode is, for example, when one of the two players fails. This is the case where the music data is read from the CD-ROM and the background video data from the DVD is read only by the other player.
[0062]
The following control is governed by cooperation between the CPU 1 of the controller A and the CPU 10 of the changer B.
[0063]
In FIG. 4, when there is a song request by operating the operation unit 5 of the controller A (see FIG. 1), the CPU 1 takes in the song number of one requested song (step a1), and further, the first player 13 and the first player It is detected whether or not the two players 14 are operable (step a2).
[0064]
In step a2, as described above, the CPU 10 detects whether the first player 13 and the second player 14 are operable based on a signal such as a voltage change received from each electrically connected player. .
[0065]
If one of the players is inoperable due to a failure or not being attached, the music and background video in the one-lung mode are reproduced.
If it is determined in step a2 that the music and the background video are to be reproduced in the single lung mode, it is next detected whether or not the music data of the requested music is stored in the HDD 6 (see FIG. 1). (Step a3) If the song data of the requested song is stored in the HDD 6, it is detected whether or not the previous requested song has been played (Step a4), and the previous requested song is played. Is completed, the song data of the requested song is fetched from the HDD 6 and stored in the RAM 3. (Step a5).
[0066]
Next, it is detected whether or not a background video playback DVD is set in an operable player of the first player 13 and the second player 14 (step a6), and the DVD is set in an operable player. When it is, the background video data is fetched from this DVD and reproduced (demodulated) together with the music data fetched into the RAM 3, thereby performing a karaoke performance on which the background video is displayed (step a7).
[0067]
In step a6, if the background video playback DVD is not set in an operable player, it is detected whether or not the performance of the previous requested song has been completed (step a8). However, step a8 may be omitted because it is known that the music data has been played in step a4 described above. Then, after the performance of the previous requested song, as described above, the pickup unit 11 in the changer B operates to pick up the DVD in which the background video data selected from the disc stocker 12 is stored. The player is set in the possible player (step a9), and the background video data is captured and reproduced (demodulated) together with the music data captured in the RAM 3, thereby performing a karaoke performance on which the background video is displayed (step a7).
[0068]
On the other hand, if the song data of the requested song is stored in the CD-ROM stored in the disk stocker 12 instead of the HDD 6 in step a3, it is determined whether or not the previous requested song has been played. After the detection (step a10), after the performance of the previous requested music is completed, the DVD that was playing the background video of the previous music is first moved to the original position of the disk stocker 12 by the operation of the pickup unit 11 in the changer B. After returning, the CD-ROM storing the song data of the requested song is picked up from the disk stocker 12 and set in the operable player (step a11), and the song data is taken in (step a12). .
[0069]
The captured music data is temporarily stored in the RAM 3 of the controller A. Then, the CD-ROM for which the music data has been imported is returned to the original position of the disk stocker 12 and stored by the pickup unit 11 in order to take in the background video data from the next DVD.
[0070]
Thereafter, by the operation of the pickup unit 11 of the changer B, the DVD storing the background video data selected from the disc stocker 12 is picked up and set in an operable player (step a13). The video data is taken in and reproduced (demodulated) together with the music data fetched in the RAM 3, thereby performing a karaoke performance on which the background video is displayed (step a7).
[0071]
The above is the reproduction control in the single lung mode. However, if it is determined in step a2 that both the first player 13 and the second player 14 are operable, the above-described both lung modes are used. Play music and background video.
That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the control shifts from the step a2 to the both lung mode, detects whether or not the requested music is stored in the HDD 6 (step a14), and the requested music is stored in the HDD 6. In this case, after detecting whether or not the performance of the previous requested music has been completed (step a15), the music data of the requested music is fetched from the HDD 6 to the RAM 3 after the performance of the previous requested music is completed (step a15). a16).
[0072]
Next, it is detected whether or not a background video reproduction DVD is set in either the first player 13 or the second player 14 (step a17), and the DVD is set in either one of the players. Sometimes, the background video data is taken from this DVD and reproduced (demodulated) together with the music data fetched into the RAM 3, thereby performing a karaoke performance on which the background video is displayed (step a18).
[0073]
In step a17, if a background video playback DVD is not set in either player, the background video data selected from the disc stocker 12 is stored by the operation of the pickup unit 11 in the changer B. By picking up the existing DVD and setting it in one of the players (in this example, the first player 13) (step a19), the background video data is captured and reproduced (demodulated) together with the music data captured in the RAM 3 Then, the karaoke performance with the background image displayed is performed (step 18).
[0074]
On the other hand, if the song data of the requested song is stored not in the HDD 6 but in the CD-ROM stored in the disk stocker 12 in step a14, any of the previous song background video DVDs that are not being played back It is detected whether or not the CD-ROM storing the music data of the requested music is set in the player (step a20). If no CD-ROM is set in any player, the pickup unit 11 is turned on. After the CD-ROM that has been activated and picked up from the disk stocker 12 is set in any player (second player 14 in this example) in which the required DVD is not set (step a21), the previous requested song Is detected (step a22), and the performance of the previous requested song is completed. To perform the uptake of the music data request songs from the set CD-ROM in the player to RAM 3 (step a23).
[0075]
Next, it is detected whether or not the background video playback DVD is set in the other player (step a24). If the DVD is not set in the player, the pickup unit 11 is operated to operate the disc stocker. After the DVD picked up from 12 is set in the player (the first player 13 in this example) (step a25), the background video data is taken from this DVD and reproduced (demodulated) along with the music data taken into the RAM 3. ) To perform a karaoke performance on which the background video is displayed (step a18).
[0076]
FIG. 6 is based on the connection state of the player and the number of occurrences of the player error in determining whether the music and the background video in step a2 in the flowcharts of FIGS. The procedure in the case of performing detection by detecting the presence or absence of a failure is shown. Here, various types of error information can be used. For example, error correction for data reproduced from a DVD, an error rate error, a decrease in reproduction signal output from a player, and the like can be used as error information. 16 is obtained. Also, abnormalities such as voltages, currents, timings, etc. of the drive units and servo system in the first player 13 and the second player 14 can be used as error information.
[0077]
Next, the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described.
The operation states of the first player 13 and the second player 14 are always detected while the power source of the changer B is turned on. The detected operation time and error contents of each player are indicated by the CPU 1 of the controller A. Sent to.
[0078]
In FIG. 6, the operation state of the first player 13 is detected in steps b1 to b7, and the operation state of the second player 14 is detected in steps b8 to b14.
[0079]
First, the detection of the operation state of the first player 13 will be described. First, it is detected whether or not the first player 13 is connected (step b1), and if the first player 13 is connected, It is detected whether or not it is in operation (step b2).
[0080]
When the first player 13 is operating, after the operating time of the first player 13 is counted (step b3), it is detected whether or not a player error has occurred during the operation (step b4). Then, the player's operation time and error contents are backed up (step b5).
[0081]
Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of errors have occurred within a predetermined time (step b6). When the number of occurrences of errors is less than the predetermined number, a comprehensive determination described later is performed. When the number of occurrences of errors has reached a predetermined number, the first player 13 is disconnected (step b7), and then the overall judgment step is performed.
The disconnection of the first player 13 in step b7 is also performed when it is determined in step b1 that the first player 13 is not connected.
[0082]
On the other hand, the operation state of the second player 14 is also detected by the same procedure as that performed for the first player 13 described above.
That is, detection of whether or not the second player 14 is connected (step b8), detection of whether or not the second player 14 is operating when the second player 14 is connected (step b9), Counting the operation time of the second player 14 when the second player 14 is operating (step b10), detecting the occurrence of a player error during operation (step b11), and backing up the operation time and error contents of the player (step b12) ) Judgment as to whether or not a predetermined number of errors have occurred within a predetermined time (step b13). When the number of errors has reached a predetermined number and in step b8, the second player The second player 14 is disconnected when it is determined that 14 is not connected (step b14), and the next comprehensive determination is performed. To migrate to the step. In the overall determination of the player's operation state, whether or not both the first player 13 and the second player 14 are operable is determined based on the check of the operation state for each player (step b15). If it is determined that both are operable (step b16), control in both lung modes is determined (step b17). If it is determined that one of the first player 13 and the second player 14 is operable and the other is not operable (step b18), the control in the single lung mode is determined (step b19).
[0083]
If it is determined in step b15 that both the first player 13 and the second player 14 are inoperable (step b20), the system down determination (step b21) is connected. For example, the single lung mode may be determined by the player whose operation time is shorter.
[0084]
In the above control, even when the player error frequency is lower than a predetermined value, if the accumulated operation time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 1000 hours), The player can also be exchanged separately from the karaoke machine.
[0085]
In the above description, the embodiment of the present invention has been described based on an example in which the karaoke player is equipped with two compatible players. However, three or more compatible players may be equipped.
[0086]
In the above embodiment, the CD-ROM is used as the music data recording medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be a DVD-ROM or the like. Similarly, the recording medium for the background video data is not limited to the DVD.
[0087]
In addition, in the said Example, in order to improve the reliability of changer B itself, the following methods were used together. That is, the casing covering the changer B is a sealed type to prevent smoke damage and insect damage, so that air inside and outside the apparatus does not circulate, there is a problem in the heat dissipation effect, and there is a possibility that the apparatus will be deteriorated. However, if the temperature of the air in the apparatus is made uniform, it is possible to dissipate heat from the entire casing, so that the heat dissipation effect can be improved. In this embodiment, the use of the fact that the air inside the apparatus is agitated when the pickup unit 11 slides, and this is controlled so as to forcibly move if it does not operate for a certain period of time, such as when there is no karaoke performance. Then, the air in the apparatus was forced to circulate. That is, since the heat generation in the device is not uniform, if the internal air does not circulate, only the part near the heat generating part of the housing is heated and only contributes to heat dissipation, but by circulating the internal air, The wide range of the casing is heated, and the heat dissipation effect is improved. In the experiment, an improvement in heat dissipation effect of 2 to 3 degrees C was observed.
In the above embodiment, karaoke has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to a device that provides audio and video in response to a request, such as a game or various information provision.
[0088]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a karaoke reproducing apparatus with high reliability and easy maintenance.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of a karaoke reproducing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a connection state of players in the example.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration inside a changer in the same example.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing information read control in the example.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing information read control in the same example;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining whether or not a player can be operated in the example;
FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... CPU (control means, determination means, error count means, operation time count means)
4 ... Changer control section (control means)
5: Operation unit
6 HDD
8… MIDI playback and background overlay
10 ... CPU (control means)
11. Pickup (conveyance) section (pickup means)
12: Disc stocker (holding means)
13. First player (information reading means)
14 ... Second player (information reading means)
A: Controller
B ... Changer

Claims (4)

Two players (13, 14);
A disk stocker (12) capable of storing a recording medium on which music data is recorded and a recording medium on which background video data is recorded;
A transport unit (11) for setting the recording medium stored in the disc stocker to the player (13, 14);
Reproducing means (8) for enabling reproduction of the music data and the background video data;
Temporary storage means (3) for temporarily storing the music data;
Control means (4, 10),
The control means (4, 10) detects the operating state of the players (13, 14),
When both of the two players are operable,
A first process (a21) for setting a recording medium on which the music data is recorded in one player;
A second process (a23) in which the music data of the set recording medium is read by the one player and the read music data is stored in the temporary storage means (3);
A third process (a25) for causing the other player to set a recording medium on which background video data corresponding to the stored music data is recorded;
A fourth process of reading the music data stored in the temporary storage means (3), causing the other video player to read the background video data of the set recording medium, and reproducing it by the reproduction means (8) (A18) and execute both lung modes,
When one of the two players is inoperable,
A fifth process (a11) for setting the recording medium on which the music data is recorded to an operable player, and the music data on the set recording medium being read by the operable player, and the read music A sixth process (a12) for storing data in the temporary storage means (3);
A seventh process (a13) for causing the operable player to set a recording medium on which background video data corresponding to the stored music data is recorded instead of the recording medium set in the fifth process;
The music data stored in the temporary storage means (3) is read out, the background video data of the set recording medium is read out by the operable player, and is reproduced by the reproduction means (8). A karaoke reproducing apparatus characterized by executing a single lung mode in which the processing (a7) is performed . 2. The recording medium on which the music data is recorded is a compact disc (CD), and the recording medium on which the background video data is recorded is a digital video disc (DVD). The described karaoke player. The control means (4, 10) detects a player error during the operation of the player (13, 14). When a predetermined number of errors occur within a predetermined time (b6, Yes), the player (13, 14) 14. The karaoke reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein 14) determines that the operation is impossible . The control means (4, 10) counts the operation time of the player (13, 14), and determines that the player (13, 14) is inoperable when the operation time reaches a predetermined time. The karaoke reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that

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