JPH0757335A - Video signal recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate unwanted operation and to simplify complicated operation of timer reservation by providing a switching means selecting only a prescribed item among plural set items and switching the mode of operation to a mode operating the reservation. CONSTITUTION:A video recording start time and an end time are set, and when a lighted setting end switch 29 is turned on, a memory part 47 is instructed by an operation control part 40, and the fetched video recording start time, the video recording end time, a day of the week and a channel, etc., are inputted to the memory part 47 to be stored. When the recording into the memory part 47 is ended, the video recording reservation is displayed on a timer reservation display part 15, and the mode becomes a timer reservation mode. Then, simultaneously with the video recording end time is fetched, the video end time input switch 25 is turned off and the setting end switch 29 is turned on. When the lighted switch 20 is turned on, simultaneously with the video reservation is displayed, the setting content is stored in the memory part 47, and a video signal recorder stands by in a REC pause state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a timer reservation for a video signal recording apparatus, and more specifically, it enables a timer reservation operation to be selectively performed according to a proficiency level or a situation at the time of operation. The present invention also relates to a video signal recording apparatus provided with a warning means for preventing forgetting of resetting when a timer reservation is set and for notifying that the recording start time is short.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A video signal recording device in the prior art is
When setting timer reservation, set the day of the week, recording start time, recording end time, channel, recording speed, etc. by operating the operation buttons of the video signal recording device directly or by operating the operation buttons of the remote control. I am making a reservation.

Further, when the video signal recording apparatus is used before the recording start time after the completion of timer reservation setting, the timer reservation must be set again after the use.

Further, at the recording start time, the power was turned on without any trouble and the recording was automatically started.

[0005]

However, in the video signal recording apparatus according to the above-mentioned prior art, the operation of the operation button group for timer reservation is complicated, and the operation is troublesome for a person who is unfamiliar with the machine operation, and the operation is constant. There has been a problem that only a predetermined operation method is used or no operation method is used at all.

In addition, the operation button group of the video signal recording device has unnecessary setting items depending on the use situation. For example, if you are watching TV and recorded the rest of the program, you may not need to set the channel or recording speed again. In that case, setting all the above items is useless, It was one of the factors that deteriorated the operability and stopped using it.

Furthermore, after the timer reservation is set, when the power is turned on and the reproduction is performed, and then the timer reservation is set again, there is no display means or notification means, and the necessary recording cannot be performed. There was a problem.

[0008] Further, there is a problem that the information desired to be recorded is lost when the recording start time is reached when the timer reservation is set and the timer reservation is used for reproduction.

Therefore, at the time of timer reservation of the video signal recording apparatus, the operation of the operation button group corresponding to the user, the resetting after the timer reservation setting is released, and the arrival of the recording start time set by the timer reservation are detected. In particular, it has problems that must be solved.

[0010]

In order to solve the above problems, a video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention has a timer for setting at least a recording start time and a recording end time, and a tuner capable of receiving a plurality of channels. A video signal recording device having a plurality of timer reservation setting items,
A control means for selecting only a predetermined item from among the plurality of setting items of the timer reservation and performing a reservation operation, and a mode for performing a reservation operation by selecting only a predetermined item of the plurality of setting items by the control means. And a switching means for switching.

Further, an operating member necessary for setting is provided so that the display can be changed according to the setting order; the operating member whose display is changed is lit by lighting, discolored, or the pattern is changed; One input switch for inputting the recording start time and recording end time, respectively, so that hours and minutes can be selected according to the speed of operation; after the timer reservation mode is released, a notification to notify the reset of timer reservation A means is provided; after the timer reservation mode is released, the timer reservation is automatically set again; when the recording start time becomes too short after the timer reservation mode is released, an alarm is issued before a predetermined time The alarm is to display a predetermined message in a blinking manner; the alarm is to display a predetermined message on the TV screen. A recording device.

[0012]

The video signal recording device configured as described above has the following effects. (1). A control means for selecting only a predetermined item from among the plurality of setting items of the timer reservation and performing a reservation operation, and a mode for performing a reservation operation by selecting only a predetermined item of the plurality of setting items by the control means. By providing the switching means for switching, the timer can be reserved easily with a minimum required operation.

(2). By providing the operation members necessary for setting, the display was changed according to the setting order,
Even a user who is not familiar with the operation can easily make a timer reservation.

(3). The operation member whose display changes can be improved in operability by giving a change corresponding to the operation environment by lighting up, changing color, or changing the pattern by lighting.

(4). The control means can end the reservation operation only when all the setting contents have been set, so that the timer reservation setting error can be minimized.

(5). One input switch for inputting the recording start time and the recording end time is provided so that the hour and minute can be selected according to the operation speed, so that the operability is improved and the operation switch can be simplified. .

(6). After releasing the timer reservation mode,
By providing the notifying means for resetting the timer reservation, it becomes possible to prevent forgetting the timer reservation setting.

(7). After releasing the timer reservation mode,
By automatically resetting the timer reservation, it becomes possible to reliably prevent forgetting the timer reservation setting.

(8). When the recording start time becomes short after canceling the timer reservation mode, an alarm is generated before a predetermined time, so that the recording set by the timer reservation can be surely obtained.

(9). By displaying a predetermined message in a blinking manner, the alarm can reliably record a timer reservation even if the structure is simple.

(10). The alarm is T
By displaying it on the V screen, it becomes possible to surely inform the user who is watching the TV screen.

[0022]

Embodiments of the video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG.
EOTAPE RECORDER), a power supply section 2 is provided on the left side of the front panel, a tape cassette operating section 6 is provided on the right side thereof, and a timer reservation section 14 is provided on the right side of the tape cassette operating section 6, and the family is provided on the right side of the front panel. It has a structure including a button group 30.

The power supply unit 2 comprises a power switch 3 for turning on / off the power supply, an EJECT button 4 for taking out the tape cassette, and a level knob 5 for level adjustment, and are arranged in a line in the vertical direction. There is.

The tape cassette operating section 6 includes a cassette loading section 7 for loading and unloading a tape cassette, and an operation button group for performing various operations on the cassette loaded in the tape cassette loading section 7, that is, a rewind button from the left. 8, play button 9, fast forward button 10, stop button 11,
The recording button 12 and the pause button 13 are arranged side by side in a row.

The timer reservation section 14 is divided into an upper section and a lower section. The upper section of the timer reservation section 14 constitutes a timer reservation display section 15 arranged in a horizontal row from the left side, and the lower section has an upper section. A structure is provided in which an operation unit 21 is provided in which various timer reservation button groups formed corresponding to the timer reservation display unit 15 arranged are arranged in a horizontal row.

The timer reservation display unit 15 displays from the left side a counter 16, a day of the week 17, a start time 18, an end time 19, a channel 20, an SP indicating a standard speed, and a "recording reservation", which is not shown in the figure, by a liquid crystal. It is supposed to be displayed. The display is not limited to the liquid crystal display, and it goes without saying that it may be an LED that changes light, a fluorescent display tube, or the like.

The operation unit 21 is composed of switches which are turned on and displayed by a timer reservation control means which will be described later. From the left side, a timer reservation switch 22, a day switch 23, a recording start time input switch 24, a recording end time input switch 25, and a mode. Switch 26, channel switch 2
7. A quick timer switch 28 and a setting end switch 29 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction.

The family button group 30 is a switching means for switching to a mode in which the timer reservation operation is performed with the selected setting item, and the first family buttons 31 are arranged vertically in a line at the right end of the front panel of the video signal recording apparatus 1. , The second family button 32 and the third family button 33
It consists of and. For example, the first family button 31 is "my button", and the second family button 32
"Grandpa's button", the third family button 3
3 has a function as a "mother's button". The number of family buttons can be set and changed as appropriate.

The family button group 30 is provided with a label of its choice on the surface thereof, and is formed so that the label itself can be illuminated by, for example, turning on an LED. That is, the selected and pressed family button 31 (32, 33) is illuminated, and only the operation buttons required for timer reservation are illuminated, so that the operation sequence can be instructed by light. Has become. In addition, this family button 31 (32,
The lighting of 33) may be performed by lighting a lamp near the switch, or may be a change in light of the label itself.

As shown in FIG. 4, the structure of the family buttons 31 (32, 33) has a semi-transparent label 35 formed on the surface of the transparent switch 34 and made up of easily distinguishable pictures and characters from above. It is designed to be inserted. That is, the label 35 in which the user selects the desired design
Can be used to provide the label 35 with individuality.

As shown in FIG. 5, the family button 3 is provided with a semi-transparent label 36 having a user-designed design.
You may make it stick to the surface of the switch 37 of 1 (32, 33).

In this way, the other family buttons 3
1 (32, 33) makes it easy to visually recognize the operation state according to the user's skill level of operation and the situation at the time of operation.

As described above, various kinds of display on the front panel of the video signal recording apparatus 1 and control of the operation by the operation buttons are
As shown in FIG. 2, it is performed by a built-in microcomputer or the like.

That is, the configuration shown in FIG. 2 has a microcomputer 38, a clock section 46, a memory section 47, a timer reservation display section 48, an operation section 50, and an operation lighting section 51.
, Family button group 52, and system controller 5
3, tuner section 54, REC section 55, DRIVE
It is composed of a mechanical section 57.

The microcomputer 38 stores the timer reservation operation state and sends a drive signal based on the timer reservation operation to the system controller 53. The timer reservation controller 39 and the system controller 49 are included in the microcomputer 38. The timer reservation control unit 39 and the system control unit 49 are connected by an internal bus, and data is appropriately transmitted and received.

As shown in FIG. 3, the timer reservation control unit 39 selects the operation switch necessary for timer reservation according to the proficiency level of the user who operates the timer reservation and the situation at the time of operation to select the timer reservation. The operation is performed, and the general operation of the operation switches and the storage of the timer reservation information are performed.

That is, the timer reservation control unit 39 shown in FIG.
Can be operated by the family button group 52 for switching the timer reservation operation mode, and its configuration is the operation control unit 40, the day setting unit 41, the start time setting unit 42, and the end connected to the operation control unit 40. Time setting section 4
3, channel setting unit 44, speed mode setting unit 45
Consists of.

The operation control section 40 switches to a mode corresponding to each family button 31 (32, 33) based on an instruction from the family button group 52 operated by timer reservation, and an operation switch for setting timer reservation. The start time and the like input in step S4 are stored in the memory unit 47, the input side is connected to the operation unit 21, and the output side is the day setting unit 41, the start time setting unit 42, and the end time setting unit 43. , And the channel setting unit 44 and the speed mode setting unit 45, and the control terminal side is connected to the memory unit 47 and the family button group 30.

The day setting section 41 stores the data from Monday to Sunday set corresponding to the calendar data of the clock section 46, the input side of which is connected to the operation control section 40 and the output side thereof. It is connected to the clock unit 46, the memory unit 47, and the timer reservation display unit 48.

The start time setting unit 42 stores the recording start time set by timer reservation, the input side thereof is connected to the operation control unit 40, and the output side thereof is the clock unit 46.
, And the memory section 47 and the timer reservation display section 48.

The end time setting section 43 stores the recording end time set by the timer reservation. The input side is connected to the operation control section 40 and the output side is the clock section 46.
, And the memory section 47 and the timer reservation display section 48.

The channel setting unit 44 stores the recording channels set by timer reservation, the input side thereof is connected to the operation control unit 40, and the output side thereof is the memory unit 47 and the timer reservation display unit. And 48.

The speed mode setting unit 45 stores data of recording recording medium density set by timer reservation, for example, standard speed, triple speed, etc., and its input side is connected to the operation control unit 40 and its The output side is connected to the memory section 47 and the timer reservation display section 48.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the clock unit 46 manages the calendar and the time consisting of "hours, minutes, seconds", and the day-of-the-week setting unit of the timer reservation control unit 39. 41, a start time setting unit 42, and an end time setting unit 43
Connected to.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the memory unit 47 stores the information fixed by the timer reservation, and includes the day setting unit 41 of the timer reservation control unit 39,
The start time setting unit 42, the end time setting unit 43, the channel setting unit 44, and the speed mode setting unit 45 are connected.

The timer reservation display section 48 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, the timer reservation unit 15 described in FIG.
Of the timer reservation control unit 39, the day setting unit 41, the start time setting unit 42, the end time setting unit 43, the channel setting unit 44, and the speed mode setting unit 45. It is connected.

As shown in FIG. 2, the system control unit 49 drives the recording operation of the video signal recording apparatus 1 based on the data set by the timer reservation from the timer reservation control unit 39, and its input. The bus line is connected to the timer reservation controller 39, and the output side is connected to the system controller 53 by a bus line.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation unit 50 is the same as the operation unit 21 including various operation switches necessary for timer reservation described in FIG. 1, and its output side is operated. It is connected to the control unit 40 and the operation lighting unit 51.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the operation lighting section 51 lights the selected operation switch according to the mode based on the operation of the family button group 52 described in FIG. 1, or lights in accordance with the operation sequence. And is connected to the operation unit 50.

The family button group 52 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 3, the button group is the same as the family button group 30 described in FIG. 1, and is composed of first, second, and third family buttons 31, 32, and 33, and the operation switch is selected by each selection. The operation control unit 40 is connected to the operation control unit 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, the system controller 53 drives the tape cassette to record based on the timer reservation information that has been set, and its input side is connected to the system controller 49 via a bus line. The output side has a tuner section 54, a REC section 55, and a DRIV
It is connected to the E mechanical unit 57.

The tuner section 54 is for extracting a plurality of channel frequencies to be recorded, as shown in FIG.
An antenna is provided, and its control terminal is connected to the system controller 53, and its output side is connected to the REC section 55.

As shown in FIG. 2, the REC section 55 converts the channel frequency extracted by the tuner section 54 into a specific recording signal, the input side of which is the tuner section 5.
4 is connected to the output side, and the output side is connected to the recording head 56 via an amplifier.

As shown in FIG. 2, the DRIVE mechanical section 57 mechanically drives the tape cassette in response to a signal from the system controller 53 that has extracted the set timer reservation information, and its input side is the system controller. 53 is connected to the output side, and the output side is connected to the rotation drive mechanism of the recording head 56 and the rotation drive mechanism of the tape cassette.

Video signal recording apparatus 1 configured as described above
With reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. 6, a mode switching operation by the family button group 30 (52) for selecting an operation switch and performing a timer reservation operation will be described.

First, the VTR, which is the video signal recording apparatus 1, is turned on / off by the power switch 3, and when the power switch 3 is turned on, it is determined whether or not the timer reservation switch 22, which is a timer reservation, has been pressed. (S
T1, ST2).

If the day of the week switch 23 is turned on after the timer reservation switch 22 is turned on, a normal timer reservation operation is started (ST3). If the day of the week switch 23 is not turned on, the family button group 30 (52) blinks for 5 seconds after the timer reservation switch 22 for starting timer reservation is turned on (ST.
4). If none of the family buttons 31 (32, 33) is turned on after 5 seconds, the normal timer reservation setting mode is entered. Incidentally, the setting can be changed appropriately for these 5 seconds.

If the first family button 31 (32, 33), that is, "my button" is pressed before 5 seconds have passed, only the first family button 31 is lit.
Then, the recording start time 18 of the timer reservation display section 15
"---:-" blinks and the recording start time input switch 24 lights up. The recording start time is set by inputting "hour, minute" from the lit recording start time input switch 24 (ST6).

When 3 seconds have passed after the last "hour, minute" pressing operation, the operation control section 40 described with reference to FIG.
Captures this "hour, minute" data into the start time setting unit 42. Incidentally, the setting can be changed appropriately for these 3 seconds.

When it is taken into the operation control section 40, the recording start time input switch 24 is turned off, "---: ---" is blinkingly displayed at the recording end time 19 of the timer reservation display section 15, and the recording is started. The end time input switch 25 lights up. Then, input the recording end time "hour, minute" from the lit recording end time input switch 25 (ST
7). When 3 seconds have passed after the last input operation of "hour, minute", the operation control unit 4 described with reference to FIG.
For 0, the “hour, minute” is taken into the end time setting section 43. Then, the recording end time input switch 25 turns off,
The setting end switch 29 lights up. Incidentally, the setting can be changed appropriately for these 3 seconds.

When the lit setting end switch 29 is turned on, the operation control unit 40 instructs the memory unit 47 to store the recording start time and the recording end time taken in by the start time setting unit 42 and the end time setting unit 43. Input to 47 and memorize. At this time, the currently set day of the week, channel, speed mode, etc. are also stored in the memory unit 47. When recording to the memory unit 47 is completed, timer reservation display unit 1
“Recording reservation” is displayed in 5, the power is turned off, and the timer reservation mode is set (ST8, ST9). When the setting end switch 29 is not turned on and a predetermined time elapses, the timer-set recording start time and recording end time are canceled and the power is turned on (ST2).

If the second family button 32, that is, the "grandfather's button" is selected, only the second family button 32 is turned on and the timer reservation display section 15 is displayed.
The recording end time input switch 25 is turned on at the same time as "---:-" blinks at the recording end time 19 of. The recording end time is set by inputting the recording end time “hour, minute” from the illuminated recording end time input switch 25.

Then, when 3 seconds have passed after the last input operation of "hour, minute", the data of "hour, minute" is taken into the end time setting section 43 shown in FIG. 3 (ST12). .

At the same time when the recording end time is taken in, the recording end time input switch 25 is turned off and the setting end switch 29 is turned on.

When the turned-on setting end switch 29 is turned on, "recording reservation" indicating that timer reservation is set is displayed on the timer reservation display section 15, and at the same time,
The setting contents are stored in the memory unit 47, and the video signal recording device 1 stands by in the REC pause state (ST8, ST9).

If the third family button 33, that is, the "mother button" is pressed, only the third family button 33 is turned on and the timer reservation display section 15 is displayed.
At the recording start time 18 of, the time in the 30th step next to the current time is displayed and the quick timer switch 28 is turned on. For example, if the current time is 8:55, "09:00" is displayed at the recording start time 18.

In this state, the quick timer switch 2
When 8 is pressed, the recording start time is advanced by 30 minutes each time the button is pressed. Then, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the time when the last quick timer switch 28 was pressed, the recording start time input is the start time setting unit 4 shown in FIG.
At the same time when the recording start time is captured in 2, the recording start time blinks at the recording end time 19 of the timer reservation display section 15 (S
T14).

Here, further, the quick timer switch 2
When 8 is pressed, the recording end time 19 advances by 30 minutes each time the button is pressed. 3 seconds after the last pressing operation, the recording end time 19 is taken into the end time setting section 43 shown in FIG. 3, and at the same time, the quick timer switch 28 is turned off and the setting end switch 29 is turned on ( ST15, ST8).

When the lit setting end switch 29 is turned on, "recording reservation" indicating that the timer reservation is set in the timer reservation display section 15 is displayed, and at the same time, the setting contents are recorded in the memory section 47 and the video signal is displayed. The power of the recording apparatus 1 is turned off and the timer reservation mode is set.

Here, in the case of normal timer reservation, FIG.
As shown in, the day mode switch 22 is pressed to select an appropriate channel to enter the normal mode (ST
3).

In the normal mode, the start time is set,
Then set the end time, then the speed mode,
Next, by setting the channel, the series of timer reservation settings is completed, and the timer reservation mode is set (ST3
→ ST16 to ST19 → ST8 → ST9).

Next, the second embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, has an operating section 21 (50).
Has a simplified structure. That is, it is composed of a channel switch 58, a recording start time input switch 59, a recording time 60, a recording end time input switch 61, a mode switch 62 and a setting end switch 63 in a horizontal row from the left side.

The recording start time input switch 59 and the recording end time input switch 61 are each formed of one switch. Then, for example, if these input switches are continuously pressed, the time advances every hour, and by repeating the pressing operation for a short time, the time advances every minute. That is, even with one switch, it has a multi-functional structure by changing the time interval set corresponding to the pressing operation.

Further, the switches, that is, the operation member whose display is changed can illuminate, change color, or change the pattern by lighting, and have a structure that can be changed appropriately.

Here, when the first to third family buttons 31, 32, 33 described in FIG. 6 are pressed, that is, the first or second family buttons 31, 32, that is, "My When "button" or "grandfather's button" is selected, the recording start time and the recording end time are input by the time interval corresponding to the pressing operation of the recording start time input switch 59 and the recording end time input switch 61. It

Also, the third family button 33, that is,
When "Mother's button" is selected, the recording start time input switch 59 lights up, and the recording start time 18 of the timer reservation display section 15 described in FIG. 1 displays the time in 30-minute increments next to the current time. Recording start time input switch 59
Each time is pressed, the recording start time 18 advances by 30 minutes.

Further, after setting the start time 59, the recording time 60 is operated to set the time length such as 1 hour or 2 hours. In this case, the time length can be set in units of 10 minutes or 30 minutes. And
When the time length is set, the recording end time is inevitably set.

In this state, when 3 seconds have passed since the last pressing operation, the recording start time 18 is taken into the start time setting section 42 shown in FIG.
9 is displayed blinking, and the recording end time input switch 61 is turned on.

Then, each time the recording end time input switch 61 is pressed, the recording end time 19 advances by 30 minutes. 3 seconds after the last pressing operation, the recording end time 19 is taken into the recording end time setting section 43 shown in FIG. 3, and at the same time, the recording end time input switch 61 is turned off and the setting end switch 63 is turned on. Light.

Here, the lit setting end switch 6
When 3 is turned on, “recording reservation” indicating that timer reservation is set is displayed on the timer reservation display unit 15, at the same time the setting contents are stored in the memory unit 47, and the video signal recording device 1 is powered off. , Enter timer reservation mode.

Next, the third embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention relates to the video signal recording apparatus 1 which is in the timer reservation mode and is re-used after the timer reservation mode is temporarily released and used. Make sure you remember the settings.

That is, as shown in FIG. 8, in the video signal recording apparatus 1 in which the timer reservation is set,
The power is off and the video signal recording device 1 cannot be used, which is a so-called timer reservation mode.

In this state, by turning off the timer reservation switch 22 and turning on the power switch 3, desired reproduction, recording and operation by the TV tuner can be performed (ST20, ST21, ST22,
ST23).

Then, when the desired operation is completed and before the recording start time, the power is turned off and the timer reservation switch 22 is turned on to return to the timer reservation mode (ST23 → ST24 → ST26 → ST).
27).

If the recording start time set by the timer reservation has passed when the desired operation such as reproduction is finished, the timer reserved recording will be lost or the recording will be started in the missing state. (ST23 → ST24 → S
T25).

If the timer reservation switch 22 is not turned on within a predetermined time, a warning is issued to turn on the setting end switch 29 (63) when the cassette tape removal is detected, that is, "tape preparation" is displayed on the timer reservation display section 15. Blinks and waits for the setting end switch 29 (63) to be turned on (ST27 → ST28 → ST29 →
(ST30 → ST31).

Next, in the fourth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9, when the timer reservation is not reset and then reset, the timer reservation setting state is automatically set. To do.

Here, as shown in FIG.
Since T26 is the same as that of the third embodiment, its explanation is omitted. That is, the timer reservation switch 22 is not turned on and the timer reservation switch 22 is automatically turned on to enter the timer reservation mode when a predetermined time elapses after the desired reproduction is finished (S).
T32 → ST33 → ST34).

Next, in the fifth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 10, the timer reservation mode is temporarily released and the recording is started during reproduction or the like. When the time is short, an alarm is issued by blinking the display.

That is, as shown in FIG. 10, by turning off the timer reservation switch 22 and turning on the power of the video signal recording apparatus 1 in the timer reservation mode, it is possible to get out of the timer reservation mode and perform reproduction, recording, You can operate the TV tuner, etc. (ST35, ST3
6, ST37).

In this state, that is, when the recording start time set in the timer reservation is 5 minutes before when the operation such as the reproduction is performed, the display of "Recording reservation" is made to blink on the timer reservation display portion to give an alarm. This is to inform the user (ST38, ST39).

Next, in the sixth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus 1 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 11, the timer reservation mode is temporarily released and recording is performed during reproduction or the like. When the start time is too short, a message is displayed on the screen of a connected TV or the like to give an alarm.

Here, as shown in FIG.
Since ST38 is the same as that of the fifth embodiment, its description is omitted.

That is, when the timer reservation mode is temporarily released and the recording is started 5 minutes before the recording is started, the recording start time is displayed on the screen of the connected TV. A message alerting the arrival is displayed (ST40).

[0095]

The video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention constructed as described above has the following effects.

(1). A control means for selecting only a predetermined item from among the plurality of setting items of the timer reservation and performing a reservation operation, and a mode for performing a reservation operation by selecting only a predetermined item of the plurality of setting items by the control means. By providing the switching means for switching, it is possible to eliminate an unnecessary operation and to easily perform a complicated timer reservation operation.

(2). By providing the operation members necessary for setting, the display was changed according to the setting order,
The timer reservation operation may be performed according to the operation member whose display is changed, and the timer reservation operation can be performed even if the operator is unfamiliar with the machine operation and is not familiar with the operation.

(3). The operation member whose display changes can be illuminated with light, discolored, or changed in pattern so that a color having a special feature can be added as appropriate, and operability can be improved. It has an extremely excellent effect.

(4). The control means has an extremely excellent effect that the timer reservation due to an operation mistake can be prevented by allowing the reservation operation to be completed only when all the setting contents have been set.

(5). By setting each input switch for inputting the recording start time and recording end time so that the hour and minute can be selected according to the operation speed, it is extremely effective to set the hour and minute. Play.

(6). After releasing the timer reservation mode,
By providing the notification means for notifying the resetting of the timer reservation, it is possible to prevent forgetting the setting of the timer reservation, which is an extremely excellent effect.

(7). After releasing the timer reservation mode,
Since the timer reservation is automatically reset, the timer reservation state can be set even if the timer reservation is forgotten, which is an extremely excellent effect.

(8). When the recording start time becomes short after canceling the timer reservation mode, an alarm is issued a predetermined time before, so that it is possible to prevent the timer reserved recording from being erased, which is an extremely excellent effect.

(9). The alarm has an extremely excellent effect that the user can be notified with a simple configuration by blinking a predetermined message.

(10). The alarm is T
Displaying on the V screen has an extremely excellent effect that the user can be surely notified.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a front panel of a video signal recording device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the same.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an operation control unit in the block diagram of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a mounted state of a family button according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a mounted state of a family button according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of timer reservation according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation unit of a second embodiment of the video signal recording device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart diagram for preventing forgetting of timer setting after cancellation of timer reservation in the third embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart diagram for preventing forgetting of timer setting after cancellation of timer reservation in the fourth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing a warning when the recording start time of the fifth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention is short.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a warning when the recording start time of the sixth embodiment of the video signal recording apparatus according to the present invention is short.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Video signal recording device 2 Power supply unit 3 Power switch 4 EJECT button 5 LEVEL pick 6 Tape cassette operation unit 7 Cassette loading unit 8 Rewind button 9 Play button 10 Fast forward button 11 Stop button 12 Recording button 13 Pause button 14 Timer reservation section 15 Timer reservation display section 16 Counter 17 Day of week 18 Start time 19 End time 20 Channel 21 Operation section 22 Timer reservation switch 23 Day of week switch 24 Recording start time input switch 25 Recording end time input switch 26 Mode switch 27 Channel switch 28 Quick timer switch 29 Setting End switch 30 Family button group 31 First family button 32 Second family button 33 Third family button 34 Switch 35, 36 37 Switch 38 Microcomputer 39 Timer reservation control section 40 Operation control section 41 Day setting section 42 Start time setting section 43 End time setting section 44 Channel setting section 45 Speed mode setting section 46 Clock section 47 Memory section 48 Timer reservation display section 49 System control unit 50 Operation unit 51 Operation lighting unit 52 Family button group 53 System controller 54 Tuner unit 55 REC unit 56 Recording head 57 DRIVE mechanical unit 58 Channel switch 59 Recording end time input switch 60 Recording time 61 Recording end time input switch 62 mode Switch 63 Setting end switch

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A video signal recording apparatus having a timer for setting at least a recording start time and a recording end time, a tuner capable of receiving a plurality of channels, and having a plurality of timer reservation setting items. Of a plurality of setting items, a control means for selecting only a predetermined item and performing a reservation operation, and a switching means for selecting only a predetermined item of the plurality of setting items by the control means to switch to a mode for performing a reservation operation And a video signal recording device. 2. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an operation member required for setting, the display of which is changed according to a setting order. 3. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operation member whose display is changed is lit by lighting, discolored, or changed in pattern. 4. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control means can end the reservation operation only when all the setting contents have been set. 5. The video according to claim 1, wherein each of the input switches for inputting a recording start time and a recording end time is provided so that the hour and minute can be selected according to the operation speed. Signal recorder. 6. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an informing means for informing the resetting of the timer reservation after canceling the timer reservation mode. 7. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the timer reservation mode is automatically reset after the timer reservation mode is released. 8. A video signal according to claim 1, 5, 7 or 8, wherein an alarm is issued a predetermined time before the recording start time is set after the timer reservation mode is released. Recording device. 9. The video signal recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined message is displayed by blinking as the alarm. 10. The alarm causes a predetermined message to be displayed on a TV screen.
9. The video signal recording device according to 9 or 10.