JPH01155541A - Magnetic recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable the timer reservation even in either of the reproducing, picture recording and timer modes by reading reservation data stored in a recording means when the reservation data are inputted and the timer reservation mode is effective, transferring them to a timer reservation function and performing the timer reservation. CONSTITUTION:When a video tape recorder main body 1 is under operation with the picture recording or reproducing mode, and in case of recording a TV program by performing the timer reservation, its reservation data are inputted to a control part 21, and the inputted reservation data D are written to a memory 22. Then, when the reservation data D are stored in the memory 22, the reservation data D are read out of the memory 22 by the control part 21, and the read reservation data D are sent to a microcomputer 11 for timer, so as to carry out the timer reservation. By this method, even when the video tape recorder is under operation with the picture recording or reproducing or timer mode, the timer reservation can be performed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a magnetic recording/reproducing device capable of recording broadcast programs by timer reservation.

(Prior Art) As is well known, program recording by timer reservation in a conventional magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as VTR) is performed as follows. That is, after pressing the reservation button on the VTR to put the VTR's microcomputer into program mode, set the reservation number, channel, recording speed, week, day of the week, start and end hours, and minutes by operating the key switches on the panel, etc. Finally, press the timer button to end the timer reservation,
The VTR goes into timer mode. In this state, when the set time comes, the VTR starts recording the program on the set channel, and stops recording when the set end time comes.

However, in such conventional VTRs, when playing or recording or in timer mode, timer reservations cannot be made unless the mode is stopped or the mode ends. Therefore, there are cases where the user forgets to reserve a program and cannot make a timer reservation even if he or she suddenly wants to make a reservation, resulting in the disadvantage that the desired program cannot be recorded.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) With conventional VTRs, it is not possible to make a timer reservation while playing or recording, or when the timer mode is in progress. However, there are cases in which the timer reservation cannot be made even when the program is used, and there is a possibility that the desired program may not be recorded. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus which can perform timer reservations even in playback, recording, and timer modes.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a magnetic recording and reproducing device having a timer reservation function for recording a broadcast program at a desired time by timer reservation. a data input means capable of inputting reservation data related to timer reservation regardless of the data input means; a storage means for retaining the reservation data inputted from the data input means; The apparatus includes a timer reservation control means that reads reservation data stored in the storage means and transfers it to the timer reservation function to make a timer reservation.

(Function) In the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus of the present invention, even if the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus is in recording mode, for example, the user inputs reservation data regarding a desired program using the data input means. Thereby, the storage means holds the reservation data input from the data input means. Thereafter, when the magnetic recording and reproducing device enters a timer reservation mode, the timer reservation control means reads the reservation data stored in the storage means and transfers it to the timer reservation function of the magnetic recording and reproducing device. Make a timer reservation.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus of the present invention. 1 is a video tape recorder body, 2 is a reservation box for making timer recording reservations, 11 is a timer microcomputer for making timer recording reservations, 12
2 is a system control microcomputer that controls the entire operation of the VTR, 21 is a control unit that controls data input/output in the reservation box, 22 is a memory that stores timer reservation data, and 23 is a liquid crystal display that displays timer reservation data, etc. The display section 24 is a part of a setting key for inputting timer reservation data.

FIG. 2 shows a specific example of the reservation box shown in FIG. 1, which also serves as a remote controller for the video tape recorder main body.

FIG. 3 shows a specific example of the video tape recorder main body shown in FIG. 1, which is equipped with a reservation box mounting section 13.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained. For example, when the video tape recorder body 1 is operating in the recording (or playback) mode, if the user wants to make a timer reservation and watch a broadcast program, the user operates the setting key part 24 of the reservation box 2 and makes a reservation. Enter the desired reservation number, channel, recording speed, week, day of the week, start/end time, and minute reservation data in the control unit 2.
Enter 1.

The control unit 21 displays the input reservation data on the display unit 23 and writes it into the memory 22. Thereafter, the user attaches this reservation box 2 to the reservation box attachment section 13. On the other hand, the system control microcomputer 12 of the video tape recorder body 1 outputs a signal 100 to the control unit 21 of the reservation box 2 when the recording (or playback) mode ends, and the reservation data is stored in the memory 22. Find out if there is one or not. Thereby, the control section 21 outputs a signal 200 to the system control microcomputer 12 when the reservation data is stored in the memory 22. When the system control microcomputer 12 receives the signal 200, it outputs the signal 300 to the timer microcomputer 11 to switch the microcomputer 11 to the reservation mode.

When the timer microcomputer 11 switches to the reservation mode, it outputs a message @400 to send the reservation data to the control section 21 of the reservation box 2. The control unit 21 receives the signal 4
When receiving 00, the reservation data D is read from the memory 22,
The read reservation data D is sent to the timer microcomputer 11. Microcomputer 11 for timer
stores the reservation data D in its own memory in the same way as reservations from the main body. Furthermore, when the control section 21 has finished sending all the reservation data D to the timer microcomputer 11, it outputs a signal 500 notifying this to the system control microcomputer 12. When the system control microcomputer 12 receives the signal 500,
Switch the device to timer mode. Thereafter, based on the reservation data D stored in the timer microcomputer 11, the system control microcomputer 1
2 performs control to record a predetermined program at a predetermined time.

FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of the system control microcomputer 12. First step 4
01, when it is recognized that the reservation box 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has been inserted into the reservation box mounting section 13,
In step 402, it is determined whether or not the reservation data is stored in the memory 22 of the reservation box 2. If the reservation data is not stored, the process is terminated, and if the reservation data is stored, the process proceeds to step 403. In step 403, it is determined whether or not the video tape recorder is currently operating in a mode in which timer reservation cannot be made. If it is not operating, the process proceeds to step 406; if it is operating, the process proceeds to step 404.

In step 404, it is determined whether or not the video tape recorder is in the timer reservation mode. If the video tape recorder is in the timer reservation mode, the process goes to step 40B; otherwise, step 40
Go to 5. Step 405 waits for the current mode of the videotape recorder to end, and when it ends, step 4
Go to 06. In step 406, the timer microcomputer 11 imports the reservation data from the memory 22 of the reservation box 2, and in step 407, it is determined whether or not all the reservation data has been imported. If not, the process returns to step 40B to import the reservation data. If so, go to step 408. In step 408, it is determined whether or not the previous mode of the video tape recorder was the timer mode. If it is not the timer mode, the process is terminated. If it is the timer mode, the video tape recorder is set to the timer mode in step 409. The process ends.

According to this embodiment, even if the video tape recorder main body 1 is in playback, recording, or timer mode, the timer reservation setting operation is performed using the reservation box 2 without stopping this state or waiting for the end of this state. After that, if you attach this reservation box 2 to the video tape recorder body 1,
You can make timer reservations. Therefore, since the timer reservation can be made whenever the user wants to make the timer reservation, the user will not forget to make the timer reservation and fail to record the program, and the operability of the video tape recorder can be improved.

In the above embodiment, when the video tape recorder main body is operating in playback or recording mode, for example, the function for making a timer reservation is provided in a reservation box separate from the main body, but it is possible to incorporate this reservation function into the main body. But you can get the same effect.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus of the present invention,
A timer reservation can be made even when the video tape recorder is operating in recording, playback, or timer mode.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a specific example of the reservation box shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a main body of the video tape recorder shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of the operation of the system control microcomputer shown in FIG. 1. 1...Video tape recorder body 2...Reservation box 11...Microcomputer for timer 1
2... Microcomputer for system control 21... Control unit 22 River memory 23...
・Display section 24...Settings Partial agent Patent attorney Noriyuki Ken Yudo Uji HiroshiFigure 2Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a magnetic recording/reproducing device having a timer reservation function for recording a broadcast program at a desired time by timer reservation, a data input means for inputting reservation data regarding timer reservation regardless of the operating mode of the magnetic recording/reproducing device; storage means for retaining reservation data inputted from the means; and a storage means for reading reservation data stored in the storage means and transmitting it to the timer reservation function when the magnetic recording/reproducing device enters a mode in which timer reservations can be made. 1. A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus comprising: timer reservation control means for making timer reservations.