JPH10126807A - Television camera device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a television camera device having a function outputting a video adjustment confirming output signal capable of definitely judging a selected range in the case where the video adjustment confirming output signal is inputted to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor to display a picture for discriminating the selected range. SOLUTION: This device equipped with a matrix circuit 9 for outputting an output luminance signal 9v and an output color signal 91, is provided with a color range detecting circuit 7 for detecting, at least, one component signal of signals about luminance, hue and saturation, and a color output control circuit 10 for defining the output color signal 91 outputted by the matrix circuit 9 as an input signal and controlling the output of the output color signal 91 by a coloring control signal 7p outputted from the color range detecting circuit 7. Thus, this device controls the output luminance signal 9v and the output color signal 91 synthesized therewith, so that a selected range is outputted as a color signal and other than the selected range is outputted as a black-and- white signal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement in a television camera device, and more particularly to an improvement in a television camera device having a function of displaying a selected range on a captured image.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, most television camera devices perform necessary adjustments for capturing an image of an object by automatic setting (many computers are used). In some cases, the required range of the obtained image is adjusted according to the purpose. In the case of further adjusting according to this purpose, if the required range of the captured image is clearly displayed on the screen, the required adjustment can be easily performed.

FIG. 9 shows a block diagram of a conventional television camera device. In a television camera device, incident light from a subject passes through an imaging lens 1 and enters a color separation prism 2, where red and
The light is separated into three primary colors of green and blue, becomes light of three primary colors of red, green, and blue, and is incident on the red imaging element 3, the green imaging element 4, and the blue imaging element 5, and the red imaging element 3 outputs a red video signal. 3r, the photoelectric conversion into a green image signal 4g by the green image sensor 4 and a blue image signal 5b by the blue image sensor 5 and output to the image signal processing circuit 6. The video signal processing circuit 6 performs necessary processing on the input red video signal 3r, green video signal 4g, and blue video signal 5b, and then outputs the red output video signal 6r,
The green output video signal 6g and the blue output video signal 6b are output to the color range detection circuit 7 and the video signal adjustment circuit 8.

A color range detection circuit 7 detects a signal relating to at least one of luminance, hue, and saturation from the input red output video signal 6r, green output video signal 6g, and blue output video signal 6b, and Is compared with a desired predetermined setting range, an image region in which the detected signal is within the desired setting range is selected, and an image adjustment amount control signal 7s and an outline signal 7e of the selected image region are generated. Then, the video adjustment amount control signal 7s is output to the video signal adjustment circuit 8, and the contour signal 7e is output to the signal synthesis circuit 15. The other video signal adjustment circuit 8 receives the input red output video signal 6r, green output video signal 6g, and blue output video signal 6b separately, for example, if the selected video area is selected according to the result of the hue detection. Adjustment is performed using the video adjustment amount control signal 7s that changes so as to increase the control amount, and as a result, processing such as changing the degree of edge enhancement is performed, and the red video signal 8r and the blue video signal 8b are directly converted to the green video signal. The signal 8g is output to the matrix circuit 9 via the signal synthesis circuit 15.

The signal synthesizing circuit 15 adds an outline signal 7 input from the color gamut detecting circuit 7 to the input green video signal 8g.
e, and a green video signal 8g ′ with a border that forms an image bordered with the selected video area by a green line,
Output to the matrix circuit 9. Matrix circuit 9
Converts the input red video signal 8r, blue video signal 8b, and green video signal with border 8g 'into output red video signal 9r, output green video signal 9g, and output blue video signal 9b having predetermined output signal levels. The output luminance signal 9v and the output color signal 9i, which are output to the circuit and mixed and converted at a predetermined ratio, are output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. The signal synthesizing circuit 11 synthesizes the input output luminance signal 9v and output color signal 9i, and adjusts the image adjustment confirmation output signal 11v obtained by bordering the boundary of the selected image area with a green line using a color view finder and an adjustment circuit. Output to the video monitor. The color view finder and the adjustment video monitor display the input image adjustment confirmation output 11v as an image surrounding a selected range (image area) with a contour signal, for example, as shown in FIG. The display of the image surrounded by the contour signal shown in FIG.
If the selected range is complicated and complex, or if the color of the selected range is similar to the surrounding colors, for example, a hand placed on a wooden desk, a contour image as shown in FIG. However, it is difficult to determine which side of the hand or the desk is in the selected range.

[0006]

A television camera device according to the prior art inputs an image adjustment confirmation output signal to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor,
When an image selected by adding an outline signal is displayed, there is a problem that it is difficult to determine which side of the outline signal is the selected range. The present invention solves the above problem, and when a video adjustment confirmation output signal is input to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor to display an image that distinguishes the selected range, the selected range is clearly determined. It is an object of the present invention to provide a television camera device having a function of outputting a possible video adjustment confirmation output signal.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a television camera device according to the present invention comprises a selection unit for selecting a color gamut from a color gamut detection circuit having a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal as input signals. A color control signal for controlling the selected area to be ON and the area outside the selected area to be OFF is output. When the output luminance signal and the output color signal are combined into a color video signal, the output is performed using the color control signal. Turn on the color signal,
In this case, only the selection range in the color range detection circuit is output as a color signal, and the outside of the selection range is output as a black-and-white signal.

[0008] The television camera device according to the present invention comprises:
The range selected by the color range detection circuit is output as a color signal, and the outside of the selection range is output as a black-and-white signal. There is no drop and the selection range can be more clearly identified.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[Embodiment 1] A first embodiment of a television camera device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an imaging lens; 2, a color separation prism that separates incident light into three primary colors of red, green, and blue; 3, a red imaging element that photoelectrically converts the separated red light; A green image sensor for photoelectrically converting the separated green light, a blue image sensor for photoelectrically converting the separated blue light, and a red, green, and red output from each of the red, green, and blue image sensors.
A video signal processing circuit 7 performs processing such as signal level adjustment on each of the blue video signals 3r, 4g, and 5b, and 7 relates to at least one of luminance, hue, and saturation from the red, green, and blue video signals 6r, 6g, and 6b. A color range detection circuit for detecting a signal and outputting a video adjustment amount control signal 7s and a coloring control signal 7p for an image in an image area (range) selected by detecting the detected signal within a desired setting range; Is a video signal adjustment circuit that adjusts each of the red, green, and blue output video signals 6r, 6g, and 6b with the video adjustment amount control signal 7s.
A matrix circuit for mixing and converting each of the green and blue output video signals 8r, 8g, 8b at a predetermined ratio, and 10 is an output color signal 9i.
Is a color output control circuit for controlling the output luminance signal 9v and the output area color signal 10i.

The operation of the television camera device according to the present invention will be described. The incident light from the subject passes through the imaging lens 1 and enters the color separation prism 2, where the color separation prism 2
Are separated into three primary colors of red, green, and blue, and become light of three primary colors of red, green, and blue. Red light is a red image sensor 3, green light is a green image sensor 4, and blue light is a blue image sensor 5.
Incident on. Light of the three primary colors of red, green, and blue incident on the red imaging element 3, the green imaging element 4, and the blue imaging element 5
The image signal is photoelectrically converted into a red image signal 3r, a green image signal 4g, and a blue image signal 5b corresponding to the respective incident light amounts, and output to the image signal processing circuit 6. The video signal processing circuit 6 performs necessary processing such as gamma processing and signal level adjustment on the red video signal 3r, the green video signal 4g, and the blue video signal 5b input from the red imaging element 3, the green imaging element 4, and the blue imaging element 5. After that, the red output video signal 6r and the green output video signal 6r
g, and outputs the blue output video signal 6b to the color range detection circuit 7 and the video signal adjustment circuit 8.

On the other hand, the color gamut detection circuit 7 comprises three components of color display, namely, luminance, hue, and color, from the red output video signal 6r, green output video signal 6g, and blue output video signal 6b input from the video signal processing circuit 6. A signal related to at least one of the degrees is detected and compared with a setting range of luminance, hue, and saturation separately set by an operator, and an image region in which the detected signal is within the setting range is selected. An image adjustment amount control signal 7s and a coloring control signal 7p for the image area are generated, the image adjustment amount control signal 7s is output to the image signal adjustment circuit 8, and the coloring control signal 7p is output to the color output control circuit 10. . The other video signal adjustment circuit 8 includes a video signal processing circuit 6
The red output video signal 6r, the green output video signal 6g, and the blue output video signal 6b input from the
For example, according to the result of the hue detection, if the selected image area is selected, the adjustment is performed by the image adjustment amount control signal 7s that changes so that the control amount increases, and the adjustment of the degree of contour enhancement is performed. The red output video signal 8r, the green output video signal 8g, and the blue output video signal 8b are output to the matrix circuit 9.

The matrix circuit 9 comprises a video signal adjusting circuit 8
The red output video signal 8r, the green output video signal 8g, and the blue output video signal 8b input from the external circuit are output as predetermined output signal levels as an output red video signal 9r, an output green video signal 9g, and an output blue video signal 9b. Output to
The output color signal 9i mixed and converted at a predetermined ratio is output to the color output control circuit 10, and the converted output luminance signal 9v is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. The color output control circuit 10 outputs the output color signal 9i input from the matrix circuit 9 to an image area selected by a coloring control signal 7p input separately from the color range detection circuit 7 and turns the outside of the selected image area off.
The F-control is performed, and the output area color signal 10 i that is ON / OFF controlled is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. Signal synthesis circuit 1
1 is an output luminance signal 9v input from the matrix circuit 9.
And the output area color signal 10i subjected to ON / OFF control input from the color output control circuit 10, and outputs the video adjustment confirmation output 11v to the color view finder and the adjustment video monitor (output to one of them, Also, the viewfinder may be for black and white.
Color viewfinder and video monitor for adjustment
The selected video area (range) is a color image, and a black and white image can be viewed outside the selected range, so that the image in the selected range can be easily recognized.

[Second Embodiment] A second embodiment of the television camera device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The television camera device shown in FIG. 2 is different from the television camera device of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that a coloring control invalidation circuit 12 is provided between a color range detection circuit 7 and a color output control circuit 10. The color control signal 7p input from the color range detection circuit 7 to the color output control circuit 10 is turned on and off by a tally signal (TALLY signal) input from an external device (for example, a recording device or a switcher). It is. When the television camera apparatus starts recording a video signal of an object to be imaged by, for example, a recording device (not shown), the television camera apparatus receives a tally signal transmitted at the start of the recording and outputs a tally signal as a video monitoring confirmation output. A video signal in which only the selected video area (range) is a color signal is immediately output as a standard video signal in which the entire range is in a color signal state. Therefore, the recording device can record a standard video signal.

The same reference numerals as in FIG. 1 used in the first embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore, the duplicate description will be omitted, and the characteristic portions of the second embodiment will be described. The matrix circuit 9 converts the red output video signal 8r, the green output video signal 8g, and the blue output video signal 8b input from the video signal adjustment circuit 8 into output red video signals 9r, output green video signals 9g of predetermined output signal levels, Output blue video signal 9
The signal b is output to a required external circuit, the output color signal 9i mixed and converted at a predetermined ratio is output to the color output control circuit 10, and the converted output luminance signal 9v is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. The color output control circuit 10 converts the output color signal 9i input from the matrix circuit 9 into a video area (range) selected by the coloring control signal 7p input from the color range detection circuit 7 via the coloring control invalidation circuit 12. O
N, OFF control is performed outside the selected range, and the output area color signal 10 i that is ON / OFF controlled is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11.

The signal synthesizing circuit 11 includes an output luminance signal 9v input from the matrix circuit 9 and an ON / OFF controlled output area color signal 10v input from the color output control circuit 10.
and outputs a video adjustment confirmation output 11v, which is a video signal in a state where only the selected range is a color signal, to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor.
In this image adjustment confirmation state, when a tally signal (RECTALLY signal) 12s transmitted when recording a video signal with an external device, for example, a recording device, is input to the coloring control invalidating circuit 12, the coloring control invalidating circuit 12 The color control signal 7p input to the color output control circuit 10 becomes invalid, and the image adjustment confirmation output 11
v, which can be used as a color signal output for video output.

[Embodiment 3] A third embodiment of the television camera apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The television camera device shown in FIG. 3 is different from the television camera device of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
A signal synthesizing circuit 13 which receives the input signal v and the output color signal 9i is provided to output a video output 13v. This television camera device has two output means, a signal output for confirming image adjustment to a color view finder and a video monitor for adjustment, and a signal output as an image output used for recording and the like. .

Since the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 used in the first embodiment are the same, duplicate explanations will be omitted, and the characteristic portions of the third embodiment will be described. The matrix circuit 9 converts the red output video signal 8r, the green output video signal 8g, and the blue output video signal 8b input from the video signal adjustment circuit 8 into output red video signals 9r, output green video signals 9g of predetermined output signal levels, Output blue video signal 9
b, the output color signal 9i mixed and converted at a predetermined ratio is output to the signal synthesizing circuit 13 and the color output control circuit 10, and the converted output luminance signal 9v is output to the signal synthesizing circuit 13 as b. The signal is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. The signal combining circuit 13 combines the output luminance signal 9v input from the matrix circuit 9 and the output color signal 9i,
The entire range is output to an external recording device or the like as a video output 13v that is a color signal.

The color output control circuit 10 includes a matrix circuit 9
The output color signal 9i inputted from the
The image area (range) selected by the coloring control signal 7p input from the above is ON, and OFF outside the selected range is controlled.
The output area color signal 10 i that has been ON / OFF controlled is output to the signal synthesis circuit 11. The signal synthesizing circuit 11 synthesizes the output luminance signal 9v input from the matrix circuit 9 and the ON / OFF controlled output area color signal 10i input from the color output control circuit 10, and only the selected range becomes a color signal. A video adjustment confirmation output 11v, which is a video signal in a state of being present, is output to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor. This television camera device has a video output 13
Since v and the video adjustment confirmation output 11v are prepared as simultaneous outputs, it is possible to confirm the video adjustment even when the recording apparatus is in the recording state, for example.

Next, the above-described embodiment will be described using a specific example. FIG. 4 shows a television camera device 20 having the circuit shown in FIG. 2 according to the second embodiment.
Shows a typical connection example with an external device when used in a studio. The output red video signal 9r, output green video signal 9g, output blue video signal 9b, and video adjustment confirmation output 11v output from the television camera device 20 are sent to the remote operation unit 22 via the camera cable 21. The remote operation unit 22 transmits the input video adjustment confirmation output 11v to the monitor output cable 22.
m to the video monitor 23 for adjustment, and the VBS output cable 22v to the switcher 24 for switching a plurality of video signals. When the switcher 24 selects the video adjustment confirmation output 11v output from the television camera device 20, a tally signal 12s is sent from the switcher 24 to the television camera device 20 via the remote operation unit 22, and the coloring control is disabled. The circuit 12 is controlled, and the coloring control signal 7p is no longer input to the color output control circuit 10. Therefore, the coloring control is performed so that only the selected image area is colored, and the image adjustment confirmation output 11v is output as the full range color signal. You. The image adjustment confirmation output 11v is also output to the color view finder 25 in the same manner.

FIG. 5 shows a VT when the television camera device 20 having the circuit shown in FIG. 2 according to the second embodiment is used as a VTR integrated television camera device.
A typical connection example with R is shown. As a video signal output from the television camera device 20, a video adjustment confirmation output 11v is output to the VTR 26 and the color viewfinder 27. The VTR 26 starts recording and the VT
When the tally signal (RECTALLY signal) 12s is sent from the R26 to the television camera device 20, the coloring control invalidating circuit 12 is controlled, and the coloring control signal 7p is
Since it is no longer input to 0, the coloring control is not performed in the same manner as described above, and the image adjustment confirmation output 11v is output as a full range color signal.

Table 1 shows the operation states of the video adjustment confirmation output 11v with respect to the presence or absence of the tally signal and the presence or absence of the coloring control in the television camera device 20 having the circuit shown in FIG.

[Table 1]

FIG. 6 shows a typical connection example of the television camera device 30 having the circuit shown in FIG. 3 according to the third embodiment with external equipment when used in a studio.
The output red video signal 9r, the output green video signal 9g, the output blue video signal 9b output from the television camera device 30,
The video output 13v and the video adjustment confirmation output 11v are transmitted to the remote operation unit 32 via the camera cable 31.
Sent to The remote operation unit 32
The input video adjustment confirmation output 11v is sent to the adjustment video monitor 23 via the monitor output cable 32m.
3v is output to a switcher 24 for switching a plurality of video signals via a VBS output cable 32v. The color viewfinder 25 has an image adjustment confirmation output 11
v is output. In the switcher 24, even if the video output output from the television camera device 30 is selected, the standard video output 13v of the full-range color signal is selected by the switcher 24. There is no need to switch to a signal, and image adjustment can be confirmed on the color viewfinder 25 and the adjustment video monitor 23.

FIG. 7 shows a VT when the television camera device 30 having the circuit shown in FIG. 3 according to the third embodiment is used as a VTR integrated television camera device.
A typical connection example with R is shown. As a video signal output from the television camera device 30, a video output 13v
Is output to the VTR 26, and the video adjustment confirmation output 11v is output to the color viewfinder 27. VTR26
Starts recording, since the VTR 26 records the standard video output 13v of the full-range color signal, the VTR 26 does not switch the video adjustment confirmation output 11v to the full-range color signal. Confirmation can be performed.

Table 2 shows the video adjustment displayed on the video monitor 23 and the color viewfinders 25 and 27 for the television camera 30 having the circuit shown in FIG. The operation states of the confirmation output 11v and the video output 13v output to the switcher 24 and the VTR 26 are shown.

[Table 2]

FIG. 8 shows a color signal of the selected range detected and detected by the color range detection circuit 7 of the television camera apparatus shown in FIGS. This embodiment is an embodiment in which the color output control circuit 10 is a color output control circuit 10 'in which the saturation level adjustment is variable. The color output control circuit 10 ′ controls ON / OFF of the output color signal 9 i in the selected range by the coloring control signal 7 p input from the color range detection circuit 7, as well as the saturation level of the output color signal 9 i. Make adjustments. The saturation level adjustment is performed when the saturation variable signal 10s is ON.
When turned off, it is output with standard saturation. In the television camera device shown in FIG. 2, when the color output control circuit 10 is a color output control circuit 10 ', a tally signal 12s is input, and when a standard color signal output is required, the saturation variable signal 10s is used. Is set to OFF. When the saturation level adjustment is variable, the setting can be made externally using the saturation setting signal 10a. However, if the level adjustment value is fixed, the saturation setting signal 10a may be omitted. Can be.

In the television camera device according to the present invention,
FIG. 11 shows images of the color view finder and the video monitor for adjustment when a hand placed on a wooden desk is imaged and the hand is set as a selection range. Since the hand is a color image, the selected area is clearer than the case where the area is displayed by the contour signal shown in FIG. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, even if a hand as a selection range is set to a black and white image and a striped signal called a zebra signal is added, the selected range becomes clear, but the state of the selection range becomes difficult to determine. It is not preferable.

[0027]

According to the present invention, when an image adjustment confirmation output signal is input to a color view finder and an adjustment video monitor to display an image surrounded by an outline signal,
A television camera device having a function of outputting a video adjustment confirmation output signal that allows a selected area to be a color image, a non-selection area to be a black-and-white image, and whether or not to be a selection area as an area on a screen. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment of a television camera device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a second embodiment of the television camera device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a third embodiment of the television camera device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary block diagram of a connection example with an external device when the television camera device shown in FIG. 2 is used in a studio.

5 is a block diagram of a connection example when the television camera device shown in FIG. 2 is used in a VTR integrated type.

6 is a block diagram of an example of connection with an external device when the television camera device shown in FIG. 3 is used in a studio.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a connection example when the television camera device shown in FIG. 3 is used as a VTR integrated type.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a color output control circuit capable of emphasizing saturation used in the television camera device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a television camera device according to the related art.

FIG. 10 is an image example of a video adjustment confirmation output from a television camera device according to the related art.

FIG. 11 is an image example of a video adjustment confirmation output from the television camera device according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an image example of a video adjustment confirmation output when a zebra signal is used.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 imaging lens 2 color separation prism 3 red imaging element 4 green imaging element 5 blue imaging element 6 video signal processing circuit 7 color range detection circuit 8 video signal adjustment circuit 9 matrix circuit, 10 color output control circuit, 1
0 ': Color output control circuit capable of adjusting the saturation level, 11, 1
3, 15 ... signal synthesis circuit, 12 ... coloring control invalidation circuit, 2
0, 30: Television camera device, 21, 31: Camera cable, 22, 32: Remote operation unit, 23: Video monitor for adjustment, 24: Switcher, 25, 27: Viewfinder, 26: VTR.
3r, 6r, 8r, 9r ... red video signal, 4g, 6g,
8g, 9g ... green video signal, 5b, 6b, 8b, 9b ...
Blue video signal, 7s: video adjustment amount control signal, 7p: coloring control signal, 7e: contour signal, 8g ': green video signal with border, 9v: output luminance signal, 9i: output color signal, 10i
... Output area color signal, 10s... Saturation variable signal, 10a... Saturation setting signal, 11v... Video adjustment confirmation output, 12s... Tally signal, 13v.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A television camera device comprising a matrix circuit for receiving a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal as input signals and outputting an output luminance signal and an output chrominance signal. A signal for inputting a signal and a blue image signal, detecting a signal of at least one of signals relating to luminance, hue, and saturation, which are three elements of color display, and controlling coloring in a range selected by the detection. A color range detection circuit that outputs a control signal; an output color signal output from the matrix circuit as an input signal; and an output color signal whose signal level is controlled by a coloring control signal output from the color range detection circuit. A color output control circuit that controls an output color signal by the color output control circuit and combines the output color signal with an output luminance signal to convert a selected range into a color signal; A television camera device for outputting a black and white signal outside a selected range. 2. A television camera device comprising a matrix circuit for receiving a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal as input signals and outputting an output luminance signal and an output chrominance signal. A signal for inputting a signal and a blue image signal, detecting a signal of at least one of signals relating to luminance, hue, and saturation, which are three elements of color display, and controlling coloring in a range selected by the detection. A color range detection circuit that outputs a control signal; a coloring control signal that is output by the color range detection circuit as an input signal; and a coloring control that controls the on / off of the coloring control signal by a tally signal input from an external device. Circuit, and an output color signal output from the matrix circuit is used as an input signal, and a signal level is controlled by a coloring control signal output from the coloring control invalidating circuit. A color output control circuit for outputting an output color signal, controlling the output color signal and synthesizing the output color signal with an output luminance signal, thereby outputting a selected range as a color signal and outputting the selected range as a black and white signal, A television camera device wherein a tally signal is input to output the entire range as a color signal. 3. A television camera device comprising a matrix circuit that receives a red video signal, a green video signal, and a blue video signal as input signals and outputs an output luminance signal and an output color signal, wherein the matrix circuit outputs A signal combining circuit that combines an output luminance signal and an output color signal as input signals and outputs a video output, and a red image signal, a green image signal, and a blue image signal as input signals, and three elements of color display, luminance. A color range detection circuit that detects a signal of at least one element of a signal related to hue and saturation and outputs a coloring control signal for controlling coloring in a range selected by the detection; and an output color output by the matrix circuit. And a color output control circuit that outputs an output color signal whose signal level is controlled by a color control signal output from the color range detection circuit. In addition, the entire range outputs a video signal of a color signal, and controls the output color signal and synthesizes it with the output luminance signal, so that the selected range is a color signal, and a black and white signal is output outside the selected range. A television camera device for outputting. 4. The color output control circuit according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the color output control circuit receives the output color signal output from the matrix circuit as an input signal, and outputs the output color signal from the color range detection circuit. The coloring control signal, the saturation variable signal, and the saturation setting signal are control signals for controlling the output of the output color signal, so that the saturation of the color signal in a selected range can be controlled. Television camera device.