JP5065939B2 - Video recording / playback device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a video recording / reproducing apparatus capable of recording (recording) a program (content) provided by a broadcasting company or a distribution company for private use using a spatial wave or a communication line.

  Video using video tape of the past as a video recording and playback device that can record (record) programs (contents) provided by broadcasters and distributors via spatial waves and communication lines for private use In place of the tape recorder, an optical disc recorder apparatus that uses an optical disc, in particular, a DVD standard optical disc as a recording medium is widely used. The optical disc recorder is equipped with an HDD (hard disk device) having a larger recording capacity than the optical disc, and content that is intended for long-term storage among the content (programs) once recorded on the HDD is stored on the optical disc. The use of dubbing is spreading.

  However, in the case of dubbing content from a hard disk device to an optical disc in an optical disc recorder device, the encoder and the decoder are operated (exclusively), so that it can be found in some multi-function models and higher model recorders. Except for the recorder provided with the above encoder and decoder, when recording is reserved, dubbing cannot be performed or dubbing is temporarily interrupted.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151820 discloses an apparatus that can reserve dubbing by designating a dubbing start time from a reservation screen.
JP 2005-167297 A

  In the display method of Patent Document 1, when recording is already reserved at the start time to be specified by the user who wants to copy the content and the time required for dubbing, that is, when the recording is reserved for recording. If there are duplicates, one of the duplicate reservations must be discarded or changed.

  An object of the present invention is to set a dubbing start time or dubbing available time zone that does not affect a reserved recording reservation or dubbing reservation when setting dubbing of content (title) by dubbing reservation or direct instruction. It is to provide a video recording / reproducing apparatus capable of setting the.

  The present invention has been made on the basis of the above-mentioned problems. A program guide display unit for displaying at least content information and duration in each of display areas defined by a content supply source and a time axis, and the program guide display A dubbable time search unit for displaying a time zone in which content of a specific duration can be dubbed in the program table displayed by the unit, and dubbing within the dubbable time searched by the dubbable time search unit A dubbable content search unit that searches content that can be recorded from content held by the recording device, and content that can be dubbed within the dubbable time searched by the dubbable time search unit from content held by the recording device When searched, the program guide display unit displays the content as a dubbing reservation. There is provided a video recording and reproducing apparatus characterized by comprising a display control unit for displaying the program in the table that, a.

  By using one embodiment of the present invention, when content (program) dubbing / move is requested, a time zone during which dubbing / move is possible is simultaneously displayed on the program guide screen. This makes it possible to immediately check the time zone when dubbing is not possible due to recording reservations, etc., and as a result of setting the dubbing reservation, set the dubbing reservation again due to duplication with recording reservations or dubbing that may have been reserved in advance. This eliminates the need to do this.

  That is, by dubbing reservation for dubbing, dubbing can be executed during a non-operation time when the encoder / decoder of the video recording / playback apparatus does not operate, and the operability and convenience for the user are improved.

  In addition, whether or not dubbing reservation is possible, that is, that a reservation has already been set, is displayed at the same time in the program guide, so that it is possible to prevent a reservation from being set erroneously or at an unexpected time.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of a video recording / playback apparatus (recorder apparatus) to which an embodiment of the present invention can be applied.

  The video recording / reproducing apparatus 1 uses, for example, a moving image (video signal) / audio signal (audio signal) input from the tuner unit 3 or the external input unit 5 in a large-capacity recording device 7 represented by an HDD (hard disk drive). A recording / playback signal processing unit (Digital Signal) that outputs video signals and audio signals that can be recorded or stored in the large-capacity recording device 7 to a monitor device 111, a speaker 113, a television receiver 115, or the like connected to the outside. processor, DSP) 9.

  The tuner unit 3 includes, for example, a satellite antenna for receiving a satellite digital TV broadcast provided via a broadcasting satellite or a communication satellite, and a terrestrial wave for receiving a terrestrial digital / analog TV broadcast provided as a surface wave. An antenna is connected. Needless to say, the video and audio signals may be supplied via the external input unit 5 or distributed via a network (not shown).

  Although not described in detail, the recording / playback signal processing unit 9 includes a video encoder unit, a video decoder unit, an audio encoder unit, an audio decoder unit, and the like.

  The recording / playback signal processing unit 9 includes a main control block 11, a memory unit (RAM) 13 connected to the main control block 11, a user operation input unit 15 used for inputting a control signal generated by a user operation, A remote control receiver 17 used for inputting a control signal generated by a user operating a remote terminal (hereinafter abbreviated as a remote controller) RM, a timer unit 19 used for time management such as scheduled recording, and the like are connected. Yes.

  Further, for example, a DVD standard optical disc D is set in the recording / playback signal processing unit 9 to reproduce information stored in the optical disc D, or a video signal and audio supplied from the HDD 7 or the tuner unit 5. A disk drive unit 21 capable of recording signals and an output unit 23 for outputting to a monitor device 111 and a speaker 113 or a television receiver 115 connected to the outside are connected.

  The tuner unit 3 can receive public broadcasts in any format represented by terrestrial analog / terrestrial digital, etc., and public satellite broadcast waves supplied via broadcast satellites and communication satellites. For example, TS (Transport stream, A video signal and an audio signal of a digital broadcast wave having a format (hereinafter referred to as “TS”) can also be received. The tuner unit 3 can also receive limited content supplied from a provider or a distribution station (regional network base station) via an optical cable or the like, for example.

  The HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 7 is a rewritable large-capacity recording device provided with a recording capacity of, for example, 250 to 1000 Gbytes. By changing the recording rate, a video signal and an audio signal of about 1000 hours at the maximum can be obtained. It can be recorded. Although the title (content) held in the HDD 7 is not described in detail, it has been added to the hard disk device or the video recording / playback device 1 of another video recording / playback device connected via a home network or server. Needless to say, it may be a hard disk device.

  Although not described in detail, the main control block 11 includes a CPU (Central processing unit) or an MPU (Main processing unit), at least a program guide / dubbing reservation simultaneous display control unit 11a, a dubbing reservation available time zone search unit 11b, and a dubbing required time. It includes a calculation unit 11c, a dubbable title (content) search unit 11d, a dubbing reservation control unit 11e, and a recording reservation control unit 11f. For example, an arbitrary optical disc M held in the HDD 7 is set in the optical disc M set in the disc drive unit 21. When dubbing a title (content), after the dubbing is started and before it is finished, the recording reserved for recording is not started, that is, when dubbing start or dubbing reservation is set. , Scheduled recording Find the time zone that does not overlap with the recording time of the title you are, it can be set. The dubbing reservation control unit 11e instructs to update the dubbing reservation information managed by the timer unit 19 when there is a dubbing reservation (instructed). Further, the recording reservation control unit 11f instructs to update the recording reservation information managed by the timer unit 19 when there is a recording reservation (instructed).

  The main control block 11 includes an OSD (On Screen Display) unit (not shown). For example, operation information input via the user operation input unit 15 or the remote control reception unit 17, a selected channel, or a dubbing instruction A selection screen and an operation screen corresponding to are output so as to be displayed on the television receiver 115 and the monitor device 111 connected to the output unit 23.

  Although not described in detail, the memory unit 13 is a main memory (SDRAM) that functions as a work memory, a ROM that stores programs for operating arbitrary elements of the main control block 11 and the video recording / reproducing apparatus 1, and recording reservation control. Non-volatile memory for storing information such as date / time, recording / dubbing type, length (start time / end time), channel (ch), rate, etc. reserved (registered / set) in the unit 11f and the dubbing reservation control unit 11e NVM) and the like.

  Although not shown, the user operation input unit 15 receives an operation input (from the user) that is directly instructed by an operation button group provided on the main body of the video recording / reproducing apparatus 1. For example, the user operation input unit 15 can input a playback instruction by a playback (PLAY) button or a recording instruction by a recording (REC) button that is normally provided in the main body of the video recording / playback apparatus 1.

  The remote controller receiving unit 17 selects control information instructed by the user via the remote controller RM, for example, selection of broadcast waves / inputs to be received (acquired) via the tuner unit 3 / external input unit 5, and recording / playback signal processing. User operations such as recording processing by the unit 9 and determination of content (title) to be dubbed (or moved) to the optical disc are accepted.

  In the main control block 11, for example, when a dubbing / or dubbing reservation or recording reservation is instructed via the remote control (remote control) receiving unit 17, the OSD (On Screen Display) unit outputs a signal to the output unit 23. A GUI (Graphical User Interface) is displayed on the connected monitor device 111 or television receiver 115. Also, the display or procedure shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3 is realized as an operation of the recording / playback signal processing unit 9 controlled by the main control block 11 (including extraction of reserved data from the timer unit 19).

  Next, an example in which a recorded title (content) is dubbed (duplicated) or moved (moved) to an optical disk or an HDD (hard disk) of another video recording / reproducing apparatus using the video recording / reproducing apparatus shown in FIG. Will be explained.

  When a dubbing instruction or a program guide display is input via the remote controller RM, a program navigation screen (all channel list screen) 201 as shown in FIG. An output screen (image) of the unit 9 is displayed on the monitor device 111 or the TV receiver 115. Note that the information to be displayed on the program guide is superimposed on, for example, a spatial wave (television broadcast) input via an antenna, or attached to distribution data via the external input unit 5 or a network server not detailed. Needless to say, it is taken in at any time by connection to (distributor).

  The program table (program navigation screen (all channel list screen)) is, for example, a display format previously stored in the memory unit 13 and displays the time axis and channels (distribution source information) in a matrix. In addition, the program table includes a spatial wave (television broadcast), distribution data, or data captured by connection to a network server in a display area defined by each channel and time axis, and a duration (content length). Display with In addition, in the display column for at least one channel (content supplier display) (program guide), “Dubbing reservation” display, “Recording reservation” display and “Dubbing reservation available” display, which will be described later, are displayed in other ways. Display at the same time.

  As is apparent from FIG. 2, the output screen displayed on the monitor device 111 / TV receiver 115 is an all channel list screen (program navigation screen), but when “dubbing reservation” is set at the same time, Alternatively, when “recording reservation” is set, or when both are set, “dubbing reservation” completed display 211-1,... At a predetermined display position (area) in the corresponding time zone. , 211-k (k is an arbitrary integer) and “recording reservation” completed displays 221-1,..., 221-m (m is an arbitrary integer) are displayed in the same display (screen). The “dubbing reservation” completed display 211-1,..., 211-k is colored yellow, for example, and the “recording reserved” completed displays 221-1,. It is displayed in the same screen display (program navigation screen / all channel list display) by coloring or the like. Needless to say, “dubbing reservation” display and “recording reservation” display are displayed in the number corresponding to the set reservation in the currently displayed program navigation screen.

  Further, as is apparent from FIG. 2, when dubbing is possible for a predetermined time length without “recording reservation”, for example, for one hour, it indicates that dubbing is possible in that time length portion. Displayable dubbing ”231-1,..., 231-n (n is an arbitrary integer) is displayed in the same screen display (program navigation screen / all channel list display) by, for example, light blue coloring. Needless to say, “dubbing enabled display” is displayed in the number corresponding to the set reservation in the currently displayed program navigation screen.

  At this time, the “dubbing reservation” display and the “recording reservation” display can be displayed by extracting the reserved data from the timer unit 19 by the recording / playback signal processing unit 9 (and the main control block 11). As already explained.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of a process (software operation) for displaying the “dubbing reservation” display or the “recording reservation” display on the program navigation screen (all channel list) display shown in FIG. Show.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when dubbing start or dubbing reservation is instructed by the remote controller RM when dubbing start or dubbing reservation is instructed, the program table / dubbing reservation available time zone search unit 11 b of the main control block 11 has already reserved the dubbing. The presence / absence of existing dubbing (dubbing reservation) is searched (S11).

  In step S1, when the date and time (time zone) when the dubbing reservation has already been reserved (set / registered) is detected (S12-YES), the reserved dubbing reservation is added to the program guide with recording reservation information (program guide). Are displayed at the same time. If no recording reservation is reserved in the displayed time zone, a display equivalent to that of a normal program guide is displayed (S13).

  In step S1, when the date and time (time zone) at which the dubbing reservation has already been reserved (set / registered) is not detected (no dubbing reservation) (S12-NO), only the program guide (program guide) with recording reservation information is stored. Is displayed. If no recording reservation is reserved in the displayed time zone, a display equivalent to a normal program guide is displayed (S14).

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a display screen displayed when a dubbing reservation (program navigation screen (program guide with recording reservation-added information)) screen shown in FIG. .

  Arbitrary “dubbing possible display” is selected via the remote controller RM (not shown in the figure of the remote control RM, for example, one of the “dubbing possible display” currently displayed by the up, down, left and right four-way arrow keys, etc. When one is focused (the cursor is moved) and, for example, the “OK” key is turned on, an editing navigation (dubbing) screen as shown in FIG. 4B is displayed.

  For example, in the dubbing reservation screen 401 shown in FIG. 4A, when the “dubbing available display” 431-2 for one hour is focused (the cursor is moved), a dubbable title (content) search unit A title (content) for one hour is extracted (searched) from the HDD 7 by 11d (main control block 11) and is defined in the upper part of the edit navigation (dubbing) screen 401 in FIG. 4B. Are displayed as dubbing candidates. At this time, although the title (content) to be displayed is not shown, a title thumbnail screen or a summary of an EPG (electronic program guide) (or a reduced version of the top page) or the like is displayed based on preset display conditions. It can be displayed. Further, the dubbing candidates are displayed according to preset conditions such as the order of recording date and time, or the order of the recorded time closest to the current time.

  At this time, a predetermined number of thumbnail screens (or an EPG (electronic program guide) summary (or a reduced version of the top page)) and the current focus (cursor) displayed together with the screen number display are displayed in the dubbing candidate display area 410. The name of the title (content) applied is displayed.

  Also, in the dubbing destination information display area 420 defined at the bottom of the editing navigation (dubbing) screen, a thumbnail screen (or EPG summary (or EPG summary)) of a title (content) selected as a dubbing reservation target by input from the remote controller RM. Or a reduced version of the top page)).

  Note that the dubbing reservation is completed when a determination (registration) is instructed (from the user) by the remote controller RM.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of another embodiment of the “dubbing reservation” described with reference to FIGS.

  At the start of dubbing or dubbing reservation, when dubbing start or dubbing reservation is instructed by the remote controller RM, the dubbing already reserved (dubbing reservation) by the program guide / dubbing reservation available time zone search unit 11b of the main control block 11 In addition, the presence / absence of a recording reservation and the time zone (start time / end time) in which the dubbing reservation and the recording reservation are set are acquired (S111).

  Next, based on the acquired recording reservation and dubbing reservation information, the dubbing reservation available time zone searching unit 11b searches for a dubbing reservation available time zone excluding the time zone in which the recording reservation and dubbing reservation are already set. (S112).

  Subsequently, the presence / absence of a time slot that can be reserved for dubbing is searched. Normally, the presence or absence of a time slot that can be reserved for dubbing is searched within the range of the time zone displayed by the currently displayed program guide, and the screen scroll (next time zone display) is instructed by the user. The presence / absence of a time zone that can be reserved for dubbing in the subsequent time zone is searched. Of course, for example, after a search is made for the presence or absence of a time slot that can be reserved for dubbing for a predetermined period, such as within 24 hours, the presence or absence of a time zone that can be reserved for dubbing within the range in which the program table can be displayed at one time is sequentially determined. It may be displayed (S113).

  If it is detected in step S113 that there is a time slot that can be reserved for dubbing (S113-YES), the program guide (program navigation screen (all channels display)) screen is displayed as described above with reference to FIG. For example, “dubbing possible display” 231-1,..., 231-n (n is an arbitrary integer) is displayed by, for example, light blue coloring. When a recording reservation is reserved (set) in the time zone displayed on the same program guide (program navigation screen (all channel display)) screen, as shown in FIG. Along with the display of the dubbing reservation possible time zone, for example, by red coloring, the time zone for which “recording reservation” has been completed is displayed together with “dubbing available display” 231-1,... 231-n (S114).

  The dubbing start time is designated by selecting any one of the “dubbing enable display” 631-1,..., 631-n displayed in step S114 (see FIG. 6) (S115), and is closest. The “maximum dubbing possible time” until the start of the dubbing reservation / recording reservation started at the time (time) is calculated (S116).

  The "title dubbing time" is determined from the dubbing time of any title (content) that can be dubbed (depending on whether rate conversion is enabled or not, the dubbing destination double speed support, etc.) and the processing time required for finalization, etc. Calculated (S117).

  Next, the title (content) held in the HDD 7 by the dubbable title (content) search unit 11d (main control block 11) based on the “title dubbing time” and the “maximum dubbing time”. Any number of titles (contents) that can be dubbed before the start of the dubbing reservation / recording reservation that starts at the closest time (time) of these is extracted (searched) (S118), and titles that can be dubbed (contents) ) Exists (S119-YES), a dubbing target title selection screen 701 is displayed as shown in FIG. As is apparent from FIG. 7, the retrieved title (content) is displayed as a dubbing candidate in the dubbing candidate display area 710 defined at the top of the dubbing target title selection screen 701. At this time, the dubbing candidates are displayed according to preset conditions such as the order of recording date and time, or the order of the recorded time closest to the current time. A dubbing destination information display area 720 defined below the dubbing target title selection screen displays a thumbnail screen (or EPG summary (or EPG summary) (or EPG) selected as a dubbing reservation target by input from the remote controller RM. A reduced version of the top page)) is displayed (S120).

  Thereafter, the determination (registration) is instructed (from the user) by the remote controller RM, whereby the dubbing reservation is completed. At this time, the screen display is changed from the dubbing target title selection screen 701 to the program guide (program navigation screen (all channels display)) screen shown in FIG. As is apparent from FIG. 8, for example, the “dubbing reservation” completed display 811-2 (added here) and the already set “dubbing reservation” displayed 811-1 and 811-k are displayed by yellow coloring or the like. The “recording reservation” completed displays 821-1 and 821-m for which recording reservations have been reserved in advance, for example by coloring in red, are displayed in the same screen display (program navigation screen / all channel list display). (S121).

  FIG. 9 shows an example of another embodiment of the “dubbing reservation” described with reference to FIGS.

  When dubbing start or dubbing reservation is instructed by the remote controller RM to start dubbing or dubbing reservation, a dubbing target title selection screen 1001 is displayed as shown in FIG. As is apparent from FIG. 10, various titles (contents) that can be dubbed are displayed as dubbing candidates in the dubbing candidate display area 1010 defined at the top of the dubbing target title selection screen 1001. At this time, the dubbing candidates are displayed according to preset conditions such as the order of recording date and time, or the order of the recorded time closest to the current time (S211).

  Next, the thumbnail screen (or the EPG summary (or top page) displayed in the dubbing candidate display area 1010 is displayed by, for example, four-way arrow keys (not shown) of the remote controller RM (see FIG. 1). )) Is selected (decided), the thumbnail screen (or content) of the title (content) selected as the dubbing reservation target is displayed in the dubbing destination information display area 1020 defined below the selection screen 1001 (or An EPG summary (or a reduced version of the top page) is displayed (S212).

  Subsequently, when a predetermined key (not shown) of the remote controller RM (see FIG. 1), for example, a “dubbing reservation” key is turned on, an “editing navigation (dubbing) screen (dubbing details / date / time / (Priority setting) "display 1101 (screen) is displayed (S213).

  Hereinafter, when the dubbing start time is input from the “editing navigation (dubbing) screen (dubbing details / date / time / priority setting)” display 1101 (screen) displayed in step S213 (S214), the dubbing target is selected. The “title dubbing time” is calculated from the dubbing time of the title (contents) (which varies depending on whether or not rate conversion is possible and whether or not the dubbing destination double speed is supported) and the processing time required for finalization (S215).

  Subsequently or in parallel, the date and time (time zone) when the “dubbing reservation” is already reserved (set / registered) and the date and time (time zone) when the “recording reserved” is reserved (set / registered) are detected. (S216).

  Next, dubbing reservation is possible except for the date and time (time zone) when the acquired “dubbing reservation” is reserved (set / registered) and the date and time (time zone) when “recording reservation” is reserved (set / registered). A time zone is searched (S217).

  Subsequently, it is checked whether or not there is a “dubbing reservation available” time zone in which the “title dubbing required time” calculated in step S215 can be executed (S218), and a “dubbing reservation available” time zone is found. In this case (S218-YES), as shown in FIG. 12, “dubbing available display” 1231-1 is displayed in the program guide with recording reservation information (program guide) as a “dubbing reservation available” time zone, for example, by light blue coloring. ,..., 1231-n (n is an arbitrary integer) are displayed (S219).

  Hereinafter, the dubbing start time zone is designated by selecting any one of the “dubbing available display” 1231-1,..., 1231-n displayed in step S219 by the user's operation of the remote controller RM. (S220).

  Next, the remote controller RM instructs the decision (registration) (from the user) to complete the dubbing reservation. At this time, in the program navigation screen (all channel display) screen 1201, for example, “dubbing reservation” completed display 1211-2 (added here) and “dubbing reservation” completed display 1211 set by yellow coloring or the like, for example. -1, 1211-k are “Recording reservation” completed displays 1221-1 and 1221-m in which the recording reservation is reserved in advance, for example by coloring in red, etc., and the same screen display (program navigation screen / all channel list display) (S121).

  As described above, by using one of the embodiments of the present invention, when a dubbing / move of content (program) is requested, a time zone in which dubbing / move is possible is simultaneously displayed on the program guide screen. Is displayed. This makes it possible to immediately check the time zone when dubbing is not possible due to recording reservations, etc., and as a result of setting the dubbing reservation, set the dubbing reservation again due to duplication with recording reservations or dubbing that may have been reserved in advance. This eliminates the need to do this.

  That is, by dubbing reservation for dubbing, dubbing can be executed during a non-operation time when the encoder / decoder of the video recording / playback apparatus does not operate, and the operability and convenience for the user are improved.

  It should be noted that the content of the present invention is not limited to the form described here, and it goes without saying that various other forms can be taken without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the embodiments may be implemented by appropriately combining them as much as possible, or by deleting a part thereof, and in that case, various effects resulting from the combination or deletion can be obtained.

  The “display” of each screen described above is a display example displayed on the monitor device 111 (TV receiver (monitor device) 115) connected to the output unit 23 in the video recording / reproducing apparatus 1. Needless to say, the display pattern “display” is generated by the OSD not described in detail of the main control block 11 and is superimposed on the video output output from the recording / playback signal processing unit 9 from the output unit 23.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Schematic which shows an example of the video recording / reproducing apparatus with which embodiment of this invention is applied. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen display used for a “dubbing reservation” instruction (setting / registration) in the video recording / playback apparatus shown in FIG. 1. Schematic which shows an example of a software-like operation | movement for displaying "Dubbing reservation" completion display or "Recording reservation" completion display. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display displayed when a dubbing reservation for a title content at an arbitrary time is reserved from the dubbing reservation (program navigation screen (program guide with information with recording reservation)) screen illustrated in FIG. 2. Schematic which shows an example of another embodiment of "dubbing reservation" demonstrated using FIG. 2 thru | or FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display displayed in a process of calculating “maximum dubbing possible time” in the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 5. Schematic which shows an example of a display of the "select dubbing target title" screen displayed in embodiment described by FIG. Schematic which shows an example of the display of the state where one "dubbing reservation" displayed in embodiment demonstrated by FIG. 5 was complete | finished. Schematic which shows an example of another embodiment of "dubbing reservation" demonstrated using FIG. 2 thru | or 4 and FIG. 5 thru | or FIG. Schematic which shows an example of the display of the "select dubbing target title" screen displayed in embodiment described by FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of display of an “editing navigation (dubbing) screen (dubbing details / date / time / priority setting)” screen displayed in the embodiment described with reference to FIG. 9; Schematic which shows an example of the display of the state which one "dubbing reservation" displayed in embodiment demonstrated by FIG. 9 was complete | finished.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Video recording / reproducing apparatus (recorder apparatus), 3 ... Tuner part, 5 ... External input part, 7 ... Hard disk drive (HDD (recording apparatus)), 9 ... Recording / reproducing signal processing part (DSP), 11 ... Main control block 11a ... Program table / dubbing reservation simultaneous display control unit, 11b ... Dubbing reservation available time zone searching unit, 11c ... Dubbing required time calculating unit, 11d ... Dubbing possible title (content) searching unit, 11e ... Dubbing reservation control unit, 11f ... Recording reservation control unit, 13 ... Memory unit, 15 ... User operation input unit, 17 ... Remote control (remote control) receiving unit, 19 ... Timer unit, 21 ... Disk drive unit, 23 ... Output unit.

Claims (4)

A program guide display unit for displaying at least content information and duration in each of the display areas defined by the content supplier and the time axis;
A dubbable time search unit for displaying a time zone in which content of a specific duration can be dubbed in the program table displayed by the program table display unit;
A dubbable content search unit that searches content that can be dubbed within the dubbable time searched by the dubbable time search unit from content held by the recording device;
When content that can be dubbed within the dubbable time searched by the dubbable time search unit is searched from the content held by the recording device, the program table display unit displays the program as a dubbing reservation for the content A display control unit to be displayed in the table;
A video recording / reproducing apparatus comprising:   The dubbing time search unit extracts dubbing reservations and recording reservations that have already been registered, set, or reserved, and extracts a time zone that does not overlap with any of the extracted dubbing reservations and recording reservations. The video recording / reproducing apparatus according to 1.   The dubbable content search unit searches the content held by the recording device for content that can be dubbed and associated processing within the dubbable time searched by the dubbable time search unit. Item 2. The video recording / reproducing apparatus according to Item 1.   A selection mechanism for selecting any one of the contents held by the recording device as a dubbing target; and the dubbing possible time searching unit is capable of dubbing the content selected as the dubbing target from the content held by the recording device. 2. The video recording / reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the time zone (the content duration) is extracted so as not to overlap with any of the dubbing reservation and recording reservation that have already been registered, set, or reserved.

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