JPH02251785A - Reproducing apparatus of magnetic record - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable arbitrary selection and setting of a various time display function and a timer subscription function by controlling these functions by a microcomputer. CONSTITUTION:A microcomputer is incorporated in the main body of VTR, a time display system and a timer subscription system are all controlled thereby, and desired selection is conducted by a remote-control operation. A selection menu for timer subscription and time display is displayed on a TV screen by a remote-control key operation, and when the subscription is selected, then, selection for execution of standby or power-on is displayed. When either of them is designated, a system thereof is memorized and the subscription is executed according to the designated system. As to the time display system as well, selection and designation are made according to the same procedure and a time is displayed in a desired system. Thereby the time display system and the timer subscription function can be selected and set freely.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a magnetic recording/reproducing device 1, and particularly to time display and timer reservation.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, magnetic recording and reproducing apparatuses (hereinafter referred to as VTRs) have been disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 55-155t52, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 56-26286, and West German Patent No. 29188.
As described in the specification of No. 445, etc., as shown in Fig. 5, a display s2 is provided on the front of the VTR 1 to display the time and reception channel. The reserved program is recorded based on the time when the scheduled program is scheduled.

By the way, conventional time display methods differ depending on each manufacturer and model, and an example is shown in FIG. 6. The time display method shown in Figure 6(a) is 24
Change the time from "rAMO:00" to "PMl 1:59"
The 0 time system (Fig. 6) starts from "12:00 AM" and starts from "PM1".
It will be displayed until 1:59, and will be called the 12-time system. FIG. 6(e) displays the time starting from "0:00" to "23:59",
Let's call it the 23-hour system. Figure 6(d) shows “24:00
The system displays the time starting from ``0 minute'' to ``23:59,'' and will be referred to as the 24-time system.

Also, in order to perform timer reservation, the VTR must be placed in timer standby. This timer standby state also differs depending on the manufacturer and model, but it may be possible to turn off the power after a timer reservation is made, or leave the power on after a timer reservation is made and operate the standby operation button. In this timer standby state, it is set to 0.
Other operations on the VTR cannot be performed.

When the timer reservation is not made and the timer is in the standby state, the time displayed in Fig. 7 is used to determine whether or not the timer reservation start time has arrived. Determines whether or not the is in timer standby. The timer reservation is executed only when the timer is in standby mode.〇 [Problem A to be Solved by the Invention] However, some users have preferences regarding the time display. Regardless of whether it suits your preference or not, you have no choice but to follow the time display method used for this VTR, and even if you set a timer reservation, you must use this time display method. 0 Also, if you make a timer reservation and put it into timer standby mode, you will not be able to use the VTR, and if you cancel the timer standby state and use the VTR, even if the timer reservation time has passed, the timer reservation will be canceled. is not executed, resulting in some of the reserved programs not being recorded.

The object of the present invention is to solve these problems and provide a magnetic recording and reproducing device that is easy to use and allows the time display method and timer reservation execution method to be arbitrarily selected. J18 is to be provided.

[1lIl! Means for Solving Problem 1] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention manages each meal time display function and timer reservation function, and allows them to be arbitrarily selected and set.

[Effect]

The time display function of the method explained earlier, the function that allows timer reservations to be executed during timer standby, and the function that allows timer reservations to be executed when the power is on are managed by a microcomputer, and are controlled by a remote controller or dipstick. A switch selects one of these. V
The TR main body displays the time using the selected method, and also executes timer reservation using the selected function.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Figures 1 to 3 show magnetic recording and reproducing equipment (jW) according to the present invention.
A schematic diagram of the operation direction of the remote controller (hereinafter simply referred to as the remote control), which is part of the 1st part of the 1st part of the 廁佾.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the operating procedure, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the timer reservation execution operation. 5 is a remote control, 4 is a numeric keypad, and 5 is a menu key.

The microcomputer built into the VTR body 1 (Figure 5) controls all time display methods and timer reservation execution methods as shown in Figure 6, and controls the remote controller 5 shown in Figure 1. One of these is selected by operation. When this selection is made, the time is displayed on the VTR body using the selected time display method, and the timer reservation is executed using the selected execution method.

Next, the above selection method will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

First, when the menu key 5 of the remote control 3 is operated, the function setting menu OS D (OnScreen) is displayed on the screen of the television receiver, as shown in FIG.
DiaplaF) is displayed. In this menu, there are "1. Timer reservation J, r2. Time display", etc., and when you operate the numeric keypad 4 of "1" on the remote control 3 corresponding to the code "1" representing timer reservation, the screen shown in Fig. 2 (b) is displayed. The type of timer reservation function is displayed as shown in . These types include "1. Execute during standby" and "2.
Execute even when the power is on.'' Here, remote control 5
When you operate the numeric keypad 4 of "2", the message "Timer reservation will be executed even when the power is on" is displayed as shown in Figure 2 (d), and this function method is stored in the memory of the VTR itself. If the power is on, the timer reservation will be executed at the scheduled time. Also, when the display screen shown in Fig. 2 6) appears, the remote control 6
When you operate the numeric keypad 4 of "1", the message "Timer reservation will be executed during standby" will be displayed on the screen, and the VTR itself will operate only when it is set to timer standby, as in the past. When the scheduled time arrives, the timer reservation can be executed.

Also, when the menu shown in FIG. 2 (IL) is displayed, if you operate the numeric keypad 4 of "2" on the remote control 3, the menu shown in FIG. 2 (e) will be displayed.
The type of time display function is displayed as shown in . This aim is "1.0~
11 display", 12 time series "2.1 to 12" in Figure 6(b)
"Display", "5.0 to 23 table for 23 time series in Figure 6 (c) and "4.1 to 24 display" for 24 time series in Figure 6 (d)
There is. When one of these is specified using the numeric keypad 4 of the remote control 5, the selected time display method is displayed on the screen of the television receiver, and along with this, the VT
In the R main unit, this method is stored in the memory and the time is displayed using this method. FIG. 2(d) shows the case where the numeric keypad 4 of "5" on the remote control 5 is operated on the display of FIG. 2(c).

Note that if you operate the numeric keypad 4 for "0" on the remote control 5 on the screens shown in #I2 figures (b), (e), and (d),
The screen moves to the function setting menu shown in FIG. 2(a), and when the numeric keypad 4 for "0" on the remote control 3 is operated on this screen, the screen moves to the received program screen.

When the timer reservation is made, the VTR will start at 70 as shown in Figure 3.
- Perform movements according to the chart.

In other words, the microcomputer inside the VTR monitors whether or not the timer reservation start time has arrived according to the time of the time display method set as described above. is in the timer standby state. If the timer is in standby mode, timer reservation starts immediately.

However, if the VTR itself is in a recording or playback state at the scheduled time and returns to the timer standby state, the timer reservation function is determined to be in the
1. If the function "Execute during standby" is set, the timer reservation will not be executed, but if the function "2. Execute even while the power is on" is set, the timer reservation will start executing immediately.

As described above, in this embodiment, the time display method and the timer reservation execution method can be arbitrarily selected, and this can be adjusted to the user's preference, thereby improving usability.

Figure N4 shows another embodiment of the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, in which figure (a) is a front view and figure (b) is a front view.
) is a partially enlarged view of the same figure. In this figure, 6 is a dip switch, and parts corresponding to those in FIG. 5 are given the same reference numerals.

In the figure, the dip switch 6 consists of switches 1 to 8, and depending on the on/off combination of these switches, the timer reservation function and the time display function can be set.
The two combinations should correspond. For example, as shown in the figure, the dip switch 6 is set to "1", "4", etc.
When the r8J switch is off and the [2J and iJ switches are on, the timer reservation function and time display function shown in the second prisoner (d) are set. However, the combination of on and off of these switches is not limited to this.

According to this embodiment, there is no need to store the selected scheme in memory.

Note that the screen display shown in FIG. 2 may be performed on the display tube 2 of the VTR main body 1.

[Iromachi effect]

As described above, according to the present invention, the time display method and timer reservation function can be freely selected, and the usability is greatly improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 3 show a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, in which Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the operation of the remote controller, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the operating procedure, and Figure 3 is a timer. 4 shows another embodiment of the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, in which FIG. 6) is a front view, and FIG. )
Fig. 5 is a front view showing an example of a conventional magnetic recording/reproducing device, Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a time display system, and Fig. 7 is a timer reservation in a conventional magnetic recording/reproducing device. 3 is a flowchart showing execution operations. 1...Magnetic recording and reproducing device main body 2...Display section 5.
...Remote controller 4...Numeric keypad 5...
・Menu key 6... Dip switch 45 figure closed 4 figure force 5 figure force 1 figure closed 2 figure (α) (b) helmet figure 6 figure 7

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Various time display functions and timer reservation functions are managed by a microcomputer, and the desired time display function and timer reservation function can be selected and set. magnetic recording and reproducing device. 2. The magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the time display functions to be managed are four types: 0 time system, 12 time system, 23 time system, and 24 time system. 3. In claim 1, the timer reservation function to be managed is a function that allows timer reservation to be executed only when the timer is in a standby state, and a function that allows timer reservation to be executed when the power is turned on. magnetic recording and reproducing device. 4. The magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for selecting between the time display function and the timer reservation function is a remote controller. 5. A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the means for selecting between the time display function and the timer reservation function is a dip switch.