JPH05175870A - Broadcasting receiver and its operation display method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To clearly display an operating state on the receiver to be connected. CONSTITUTION:A regenerative acoustic signal from an equipment, etc., connected to a tuner part 2 and an input terminal 3 is supplied to an input changeover switch 1, the signal from this input changeover switch 1 is supplied to a DSP part 4 for sound field processing, and the processed signal is extracted through a switch 5 for muting to an output terminal 6. On the other hand, a regenerative video signal from an equipment connected to an input terminal 8 is supplied to an input changeover switch 7, the signal from this input changeover switch 7 is supplied to a graphic controller (GDC) 9 to form the video signal of a display image, and the signal formed by this GDC 9 and the source signal are selected by a switch 10 and extracted to an output terminal 11. Further, the GDC 9 forms the images in the list of broadcasting signals selectively received in the tuner part 2, and display contents in a position corresponding to the tuned broadcasting signal in the image of this list are changed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a broadcast receiver having an ability to process video signals and an operation display method thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, an audio signal reproduced from a VTR is supplied to a broadcast receiving apparatus constituting an audio device to improve reproduced sound. In this case, the video signal reproduced from the VTR is also supplied to the broadcast receiving apparatus at the same time, and the video signal is supplied from the broadcast receiving apparatus to the receiver or another VTR. In addition, when supplying to another VTR for the purpose of dubbing or the like, processing such as amplification suitable for dubbing of a video signal may be performed in the broadcast receiving apparatus.

On the other hand, in recent years, the contents of the signal processing in the broadcast receiving apparatus have been diversified. For this reason, for example, it becomes difficult to display necessary and sufficient processing contents on a small-scale display provided on the operation panel of the apparatus. The present invention has been made in view of these points.

[0004]

The problem to be solved is that, for example, it is becoming difficult to sufficiently display on the display provided on the operation panel of the apparatus.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a broadcast receiving apparatus capable of receiving a broadcast signal (tuner section 2) and having a capability of processing a video signal with a receiver connected. , A means for storing at least the frequency of the broadcast signal to be selectively received, an arbitrary setting name, and sound field setting information (microcomputer 12, RAM 23), and a list of the stored contents on the receiver And a means for forming a video signal (GDC9) for forming a video signal in which a display content of a position corresponding to the selected and received broadcast signal in the list displayed is changed to form a video signal. It is a receiving device.

The second means according to the present invention forms an image displaying a list of frequencies and / or arbitrary setting names of broadcast signals to be selectively received and sound field setting information, and at the same time, receives the selective reception. The operation display method of the broadcast receiving apparatus is configured to detect a broadcast signal corresponding to the broadcast signal and change an image of a portion of the list corresponding to the selected and received broadcast signal.

[0007]

According to this, the state of the broadcast signal selected and received is displayed in the list of the frequency of the broadcast signal, the arbitrary setting name, and the sound field setting information, and an extremely clear display can be performed. ..

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is an input switch for audio signals. The input selector switch 1 includes a tuner section 2
A CD player (not shown) which is supplied with the AM / FM received signals from
Playback signal from a DAT player (not shown), for example, three-system video equipment (VIDEO 1, 2,
3: All audio signals reproduced from (not shown) are supplied in stereo. The signal from the input changeover switch 1 is supplied to the DSP section 4 for sound field processing, and the processed signal is taken out to the output terminal 6 through the muting switch 5.

Reference numeral 7 is a video signal input selector switch. Each of the input selector switches 7 has an input terminal 8
For example, 3 systems of video equipment (VIDEO1,
2, 3: video signals reproduced from (not shown) are supplied. A signal from the input changeover switch 7 is supplied to a graphic controller (GDC) 9 which forms a video signal of a display image described later. The signal formed by the GDC 9 and the original signal are selected by the switch 10 and taken out to the output terminal 11.

Further, 12 is a microcomputer for controlling the system. The microcomputer 12 is provided with a processing CPU 21, a ROM 22 and a RAM 23, and controls and the like according to a program written in the ROM 22. Then, for example, a signal from the key switch 13 which constitutes the operation panel is supplied to the microcomputer 12,
In accordance with this signal, the input changeover switches 1 and 7, the tuner unit 2, the DSP unit 4, the GDC 9, and the switches 5 and 10 are controlled. The control status and the like are displayed on the display 14 and the LED 15 on the operation panel.

That is, the operation panel of this apparatus is constructed, for example, as shown in FIG. In the figure, on this operation panel, at least a power switch 51, an LED 52 indicating display on the receiver, and a display 1
4. A dial knob 53 for controlling the volume is provided. Further, the operation panel is provided with an operation unit corresponding to the key switch 31 for selecting (selecting and receiving) the broadcast signal.

The operation section corresponding to the key switch 31 is, for example, an operation section 31a to 31 for selecting a number from 1 to 0.
j and an operation unit 31k for shifting ABC are provided.
Further, an operation unit 31l for directly setting a channel selection, operation units 31m, 31n for performing an automatic channel selection or an index channel selection described later.
Is provided.

Further, an operation section corresponding to the key switch 32 for controlling the registration of an arbitrary setting name of the broadcast signal is provided. The operation section corresponding to the key switch 32 is, for example, four operation sections 32a to 32d of up, down, left and right.
And a start operation unit 32e and a storage operation unit 32f. Further, an operation unit 33 for setting a sound field described later is provided.

As a result, the operation units 31a to 31j and 3
In 1k, a total of 30 channels of broadcast signals are selectively received. After operating the operation unit 31l, the operation unit 31l
By inputting the numerical value of the frequency in a to 31j, the broadcast signal of that frequency is directly selected. Furthermore, the operation unit 3
By operating 1 m, the frequency can be changed in any direction (+
-Is determined by the operation unit 31n), and the broadcast signal is automatically selected. By operating the operation units 31a to 31j and 31k and the storage operation unit 32f in the state of being directly or automatically selected, the frequency of the selected broadcast signal is set to the selected channel. .. The set information is stored in the RAM 23.

On the other hand, the graphic controller (GDC) 9 of this apparatus forms a video signal of a display image as shown in FIG. That is, in A of the figure, the image is divided into left and right, and a total of 30 channel numbers consisting of ABC and numbers 1 to 0 are displayed on the left side thereof. On the other hand, in the center of each division, for example, the FM / AM band and the frequency of the selectively received broadcast signal are displayed. Further, on the right side of each division, information indicating the set sound field is displayed. When a channel is selected with the above key switch 31, for example, A
The display is surrounded by a frame and the display color is changed as shown in the portion of channel 3.

Further, when the operation section 33 for setting the sound field is operated while the channel is selected, an image for setting the sound field as shown in B of the figure is displayed. Here, for example, a desired sound field is set by operating the operation units 31a to 31j. It should be noted that the sound field setting is set by selecting 10 typical sound fields preset in the DSP unit 4 as shown in the figure and up to 10 kinds of sound fields arbitrarily formed by the user. Further, by operating the storage operation unit 32f in this state, the set sound field is set to the selected channel.

Further, when the above-mentioned start operation section 32e is operated in the state where the channel is selected, A in FIG.
An image of registration of the setting name as shown in is displayed. Here, for example, when the left and right operation units 32a and 32b are operated,
The position of the characters in the registered name is changed. Further, when the upper and lower operation portions 32c and 32d are operated at a desired position, the character displayed at that position is changed. For the characters, uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, simple symbols, etc. of the alphabet are prepared and are sequentially displayed by operating the operation units 32c and 32d. As a result, a desired setting name is formed by sequentially operating the operation units 32a to 32d. When the name is completed, the storage operation unit 32f is operated to register the set name.

As a result, in the graphic controller (GDC) 9, a video signal of a display image as shown by B in the figure is formed by switching it from the above-mentioned image. That is, in the figure, the image is divided into left and right, and a total of 30 channel numbers each consisting of ABC and numbers 1 to 0 are displayed on the left side thereof. On the other hand, in the center of each division, for example, the FM / AM band and the setting name of the broadcast signal that is selectively received are displayed. Further, on the right side of each division, information indicating the set sound field is displayed. When the channel is selected by the above-mentioned key switch 31, the display is surrounded by a frame and the display color is changed, for example, as shown in the portion of the A3 channel.
It should be noted that only the broadcast signal having the same setting name is sequentially selected as the setting name when the index is selected.

Thus, according to the above apparatus, the state of the selected and received broadcast signal is displayed in the list of the frequency of the broadcast signal, the arbitrary setting name, and the sound field setting information, and the display is extremely clear. Is something that can be done.

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the key processing. That is, in the figure, when the key processing is started, it is determined in step [1] whether or not the key switch 31 is operated, and if the result is no, the processing proceeds to the next processing. If yes in step [1], RAM2 in step [2]
The data stored in 3 is read out, and the frequency is set in the tuner section 2 in step [3]. In step [4], the sound field is set in the DSP unit 4. Further, in step [5], display processing of the display 14 is performed.

Further, in step [6], it is judged whether or not it is already displayed, and if the result is yes, the process proceeds to the next process. When the result is NO in step [6], the switch 10 is switched to the GDC 9 side in step [7], and band display data is supplied to the GDC 9 in step [8]. And step

Whether or not there is a setting name is judged in [9], and if there is no setting name (No), in step [10] GDC
The display data of the frequency is supplied to 9. Again step

If it is [9] (Yes), the display data of the setting name is supplied to the GDC 9 in step [11].

In step [12], the display data for setting the sound field is supplied to the GDC 9. Further step [13]
It is determined whether or not the display for 30 stations has been performed, and if the result is NO, the process returns to step [8]. Also step [1
If the answer is YES in 3], a display image in which the receiving channel is surrounded by a frame is formed and the process proceeds to the next process. In this way, the above display can be performed.

The present application is extremely effective in receiving AM / FM radio broadcasts and receiving multi-channel broadcast signals such as CATV.

[0024]

According to the present invention, the state of the selected and received broadcast signal is displayed in the list of the frequency of the broadcast signal, the arbitrary setting name, and the sound field setting information, and the display is extremely clear. I was able to do it.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a broadcast receiving apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the operation panel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation display method.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of an operation display method.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart diagram for explaining the same.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Audio signal input selector switch 2 Tuner section 3 Input terminal 4 Sound field processing DSP section 5 Muting switch 6 Output terminal 7 Video signal input selector switch 8 Input terminal 9 Graphic controller for forming video signal of display image 10 switch 11 output terminal 12 microcomputer for system control 13 key switch constituting operation panel 14 built-in display 15 LED

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. In a broadcast receiving apparatus capable of receiving a broadcast signal and having a capability of processing a video signal with a receiver connected, at least a frequency of a broadcast signal selectively received and an arbitrary setting name, Means for storing the sound field setting information and means for forming a video signal for displaying a list of the stored contents on the receiver are provided, and the selection and reception of the displayed list is performed. A broadcast receiving device configured to form a video signal whose display content at a position corresponding to the broadcast signal is changed. 2. The frequency and / or the frequency of the broadcast signal selectively received.
Or, a portion corresponding to the selected and received broadcast signal of the list is formed while forming an image displaying a list of arbitrary setting names and sound field setting information. Operation display method of broadcast receiving device for changing the image.