JPS6370304A - System controller for video theater - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To successively set up showing programs under the consideration of the contents of the showing programs, ages of an audience, etc., and to set up an automatic operation mode by presetting plural showing programs in plural sequence control parts. CONSTITUTION:An operation panel 10A and a control substrate 10B including a CPU are arranged no a system controller 10 in a video theater. A tape commander 20 is connected to the controller 10 through a control line and the operation of showing VTRs 31, 32 is controlled by various control signals from the VTRs 31, 32 and a control signal from the controller 10. In addition, a screen system 41, a line controller 42, a tape recorder 35, a video projector 44, etc., are connected to the controller 10. Plural showing programs are preset in plural sequence control parts to set up showing program time under the consideration of the contents of the showing program, ages of the audience, etc., and to execute control in the automatic operation mode.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] This invention relates to a system controller for a video theater in which movies and other programs are shown to an audience by means of a video projector.

[Summary of the invention]

The system controller in the video theater of the present invention performs a series of control operations required when broadcasting one program, such as a starting bell, announcements, lighting in the theater, opening, setting of screen masks, closing, and end announcement. An automated sequence control section is provided, and by presetting this sequence control section according to a plurality of broadcast programs, a series of controls within the theater can be performed automatically. Therefore, even when projecting videotape images on the screen in accordance with a broadcast program consisting of several programs, by presetting the broadcast program and inputting it in advance, various control operations in the theater can be automatically performed. It becomes like this.

[Conventional technology]

With advances in videotape recording playback technology and the development of high-definition TV systems (HDTS), programs recorded on videotape are being replaced by video projectors, which have traditionally relied on photosensitive film. The number of video theaters using such video software is increasing.

For example, such a video theater is designed to project a movie recorded on a videotape from a video projector P onto a screen S to a large number of spectators M, M, . . . as shown in FIG. The inside of the theater is equipped with a screen S, curtain C, music equipment SP, and many lighting equipment LL, etc., just like in a normal movie theater.

R indicates a projection room for showing movies, and this projection room has at least two VTs for playing videotapes.
R and the control box C that controls it
There is also a control panel (not shown) for controlling lighting in the theater, announcements, and curtain opening/closing.

These devices are then operated by an attendant.

This type of video theater is a relatively small theater that is suitable for showing programs that meet the needs of the audience, but in order to create a projection atmosphere similar to that of a movie theater, it is necessary to adjust the various equipment in the theater to show each program. At times, it is necessary to control each time, which poses a problem of increasing manual operations.

Therefore, the applicant first developed a VTR suitable for video theaters.
as, JP-A No. 59-96507, and JP-A-Sho 5
A series of VTRs as seen in Publication No. 9-101051
! We have developed a device related to driving.

The outline of these inventions is that the former uses the screen size (Standard Vista, Cinemasco) recorded on the tape and the screen of a video projector, for example, in the playback start area of the videotape to be broadcast, depending on the screen size (Standard Vista, Cinemasco) and this screen size.
Signals that control the width of the screen, signals that set standards related to color signals of the projector, audio signal switching signals that indicate whether the audio signal is monaural or stereo, recording length of the tape that indicates the screening time, and the next VTR, etc. The latter is used to record signals, etc. for controlling the two VTs.
This discloses a technique for maintaining synchronization when R is used continuously.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

By the way, even if such technology automates the control of VTRs for projecting broadcast programs, the control of video projectors, and the control of screens and audio equipment, in order to operate a video theater commercially, for example, it is necessary to Various broadcasting services For example, operation of the start bell, background music (BGM) service, lighting control, commercial programs, broadcast of preview programs, etc. In order to broadcast one program, a series of many operating techniques are required, Since many manual operations are required, the amount of work for broadcasting engineers increases, which hinders the simplicity of the video theater.

The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and provides a system controller for a video theater in which several broadcast programs are automatically advanced according to a preset sequence.

[Means for solving problems]

The video theater system controller of the present invention includes:
A sequence control unit consisting of set buttons or switches for sequentially performing various control operations in the theater required when broadcasting the video source of one program, and a display unit that shows the control operations by the switches is called N programs. The sequence control section for these N programs can be preset to a desired mode for each broadcast program.

[Effect]

When a program to be broadcast in a video theater is, for example, recorded as a three-day video program, the first sequence control section first controls various facilities in the theater before the screening, such as ringing the opening bell and making announcements. , perform presets such as the start of the screening, and after the screening ends, adjust lighting and curtains, taking into consideration whether or not to continue screening the second program, and how long the waiting time should be. Make the necessary presets for the control, make the end announcement as necessary, and automatically make the second
, the program preset in the third sequence control section is successively executed.

Therefore, the system controller of the present invention, unless manual intervention intervenes, allows the videotape of several programs to be displayed in a programmed system similar to that found in a regular movie theater.
Since the operations can be executed sequentially based on the operations, it is possible to save labor and to easily prevent missing video between programs and make repeat reservations.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 shows an outline of a system controller for a video theater showing an embodiment of the present invention. In this figure, numeral 10 indicates the system controller main body, and the main parts are composed of a system controller operation panel IOA and a control board 10B in which a CPU is incorporated.

The main control line is shown as a dotted line and is 20
is a tape commander. This tape commander 20 is the first tape commander for broadcasting. Second VT
The first. Second
The operation of VTRs 31 and 32 is controlled, and these VTRs
A video signal output from the switching system controller 10 is inputted to the switching system controller 10.

The VTRs 31 and 32 are special playback devices for video software, and the business-use VTR 134 that outputs, for example, an NTSC video signal is a VTR that can play back a normal composite television signal. These VTRs 33 and 34 are operated manually mainly when showing images different from the performance program, and are designed to be able to provide various services to the audience.

35 is the background music that creates the atmosphere of the theater.
A tape recorder that plays Grand Music and prerecorded announcement information, and can be operated manually or under program control.

Also, the part 41 surrounded by dotted lines indicates the control system related to the broadcasting screen, which controls the opening and closing of the stage curtain (
It includes various drive mechanisms that open and close the thin film (thin membrane) and set the screen size.

Similarly, 42 indicates a light controller that controls lighting in the theater, and 43 indicates an opening buzzer or bell.

Reference numeral 44 indicates a video projector incorporating a high-brightness CRT, which broadcasts color video signals supplied from the various VTRs, and in particular, displays the color video signals supplied from the various VTRs.
A control system 44A is also provided which can convert the broadcasting area to, for example, standard, Vista (I/■), CineSco, etc. based on the command of the control signal from 2.

Reference numeral 45 indicates an audio information mixing section, 46 an audio amplifier, and 47 an in-house speaker, the sound sources of which are sequentially switched and controlled by the system controller 10.

Although the system control system of the video theater of the present invention is shown in the above-described configuration, a more detailed embodiment of the controller that achieves the object of the present invention will be described below with reference to the operation buttons of the operation panel IOA in FIG. explain.

Figure 2 shows the operation input unit that controls the video theater system. IA is the input capo that registers the program to be broadcast, 2A is the input capo for the start buzzer, and 3
A is the entrance capo for the start announcement, 4A is the indicator light indicating that the screening is on, 5A is the entrance capo to brighten the venue, 6
A is the entry capo that closes the screen curtain, 7A is the entry capo that announces the end of the screen, and 8A is the display that shows the waiting time (in minutes) until the next program starts. This waiting time is the setting for time setting. It is input using button 9A.

The above-mentioned input capotains in one row and the display section constitute the sequence control section (A) for program 1 to be aired first, and as described later, each input capotan controls the sequence control section (A) necessary for broadcasting one program. This system presets a series of control operations within the theater and sequentially outputs control signals.

The sequence control unit (B) for program 2 similarly includes an entry capotan IB for registering the program in the second row, an entry capotan 2B for the start buzzer, an entry capotan 3B for the start announcement, an indicator light 4B for indicating that the screening is on, and an inside capotan for the venue. It is composed of an input button 5B for brightening the screen, an input button 6B for closing the screen curtain, an input button 7B for end announcement, a waiting time display section 8B, and a setting button 9B for setting the waiting time. The control section is subscript C, D,
E is added and the number is divided into 5 programs.

Note that IR indicates a repeat input capotain for setting whether or not to repeat the sequence control of the five programs described above.

Each input capotan described above is composed of a self-illuminating bushing switch, and is set and reset depending on the odd or even number of suppressions.

An area 11 indicates a manual operation section, and this section is used to operate each section with priority over sequence control when the manual button 12 is pressed.

That is, when the self-illuminated manual button 12 is pressed, the sequence control section (A) for each program described above.

Each display in (B), . . . goes out, the automatic operation mode is canceled, and when the button is pressed again, the initially programmed automatic operation mode is re-created.

In this manual mode, control operations are performed using operation buttons IIA to 11F, BGM can be played in the venue using IIA, a buzzer can be sounded using IIB, an announcement can be made using IIC, and the lighting in the venue can be brightened or dimmed using 11D. Alternatively, it is also possible to control the screen to be semi-dark and to open and close the curtain using IIE. Also, the IIF allows the screen size to be controlled to a desired projection size.

Furthermore, in manual mode, VTRs 31 to 34 to be input,
The selection switch 13 is activated and this switch 13
Depending on the position of the VTRs 31 to 34, the VTRs 31 to 34 can be operated and their reproduction signals can be broadcast.

However, in the automatic operation mode, VTRs 31 and 32 are selected regardless of this switch 13.

Furthermore, in the manual mode, the output changeover switch 14 is also activated, and the signals to be output can be made into video+audio or audio only. Reference numeral 15 indicates the display section.

Reference numeral 16 indicates an automatic start section, which includes operation buttons 16A and 16B for starting or stopping programs preset in the sequence control sections (A), (B), . . . for each of the programs described above, and a preparation button. Completion indicator light 16
It is formed from G.

Ready indicator light 16G indicates automatic operation mode (manual button 1)
2 is off), it lights up when a standby signal is received from the tape commander 20, and when the automatic start operation button 16A is pressed in this state, the automatic carry mode is activated, and the program starts from the lowest number of the registered program. Control signals are sequentially output according to a preset program.

This automatic operation mode is stopped when the stop operation button 16B is pressed, but in addition, the above-mentioned manual button 1
2 is pressed, or when the repeat input capotan IR is turned off and the VTR during playback detects the end of the tape and the operation sequence is completed, etc., the tape is stopped.

In addition, the state of the venue in the automatic operation mode is displayed by the indicator lights of the operation buttons IIA to IIF of the manual operation section.

Reference numeral 17 indicates a display that displays the show time, and when the program select switch 17A is input to one program, it is reset at the start of each program. Further, when this select switch 17A is selected for 5 programs, it is reset at the start of the first program and the accumulated playback time of the VTR is displayed.

Reference numerals 18A and 18B indicate a warning section that flashes and generates an alarm sound (beep sound) when a cassette needs to be inserted into the VTR in automatic operation mode.When the alarm switch is off, the warning sound is disabled.

Note that it does not operate on the last cassette during repeat off, or when there is only one cassette and only one VTR.

The operation mechanism of the system controller of the video theater of the present invention is performed by the system controller consisting of the various input devices and display device as described above, so this operation can be performed by presetting a desired program from the operation panel IOA. In the example, five programs can be shown in the automatic operation mode.

That is, the system controller 10c7)? When the la switch 19 is turned on, AC is connected to the power outlet of each VTR 31 to 34, video projector 42, amplifier section, etc.
looV is supplied.

Then, as BGM played in the theater, the lights dimmed,
Normally, when a screening tape is loaded onto the VTRs 31 and 32 used to screen a program, the ready indicator light 16C lights up.

Next, when the show time comes, when the aforementioned start operation button 16A is pressed, the preset operating program starting from program l in the sequence control section is executed.
The opening buzzer and announcements will be made. And then VTR
The playback screening scene from VTR 31 is shown, but VTR 31
Since the program tape set on the TV has various control signals recorded at the beginning of the tape as described in the specification of the applicant's application mentioned above, the screening screen size is set by these control signals. The signal is output, and the video projector 42, screen system 41, etc. are controlled to a predetermined size.

Also, if the running time of one program is long, the V
TR31 and TR32 will be driven alternately,
For example, when connecting from VTR 31 to VTR 32, the control signal written at the tape end is sent to the tape commander 20.
The VTR 32 is driven in a synchronous state and controlled so that a continuous screen is displayed.

In this case, when it is necessary to load the next tape into the VTR that has finished, the finished tape is automatically rewound and ejected, and an alarm is generated to request the next tape to be set. Warning section 18 (A
, B).

In this way, while the program is being shown, the indicator light 4 (A
, B, C, ...) are blinking, but when the screening of one program ends, the illumination becomes brighter according to the preset state of the sequence control unit (A), and the curtain ends at the same time as the curtain opens. An announcement was made, and after the waiting time for the next screening, Program 2
The preset program of the sequence control unit CB) is automatically started.

However, when setting program 2 to be shown following program 1, input capo- tants 5A, 6A, 7A of the sequence control section (A) and the next sequence control section (B
), preset capo buttons 2B and 3B to off (lights out) and set the waiting time display section 8A to O. However, when the waiting time is set, the lighting is controlled to be semi-dark. be done.

As described above, the system controller in the video theater of the present invention presets the video format for several programs in each sequence control section (A, B, C9, etc.) in advance. Screening can be performed while performing various control operations in the theater through automatic operation, and by pressing the rebeat operation button IR, such a screening program can be repeated many times.

Further, by connecting a VTR 33, 34, etc., it is possible to screen general video tapes, preview programs, commercial advertisements, and the like. In this case, the manual operation unit 11 of the system controller and the related changeover switch 13
etc. are used.

Note that the panel surface of the system controller described above shows one embodiment, and other operating methods may be used as long as the sequence control of several programs, which is the gist of the present invention, can be achieved. However, it is preferable that the screening program once set is stored in a backup memory or the like even when the power is turned off, and it is preferable that the setting of each input button is made effective only by pressing one point.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the video theater system controller of the present invention is capable of presetting a plurality of screening programs to a plurality of sequence control units, so that the content of the screening programs and the age group of the audience can be adjusted. The screening program time can be set while taking into consideration the following, and by setting the automatic operation mode, various controls in the hall can be automatically performed in accordance with the screening program, which is an excellent effect.

In addition, since the automatic operation mode saves labor, there is an advantage that the labor force of the attendants is reduced and they can contribute to the service of the audience.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the video theater system control of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a front panel showing one embodiment of the system controller, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the video theater. In the figure, 10 is a system controller, 20 is a tape commander, 31 to 34 are VTR 135 tape recorders, and 4
1 is a screen system, 42 is a light controller,
43 is a buzzer, and 44 is a video projector.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A system controller for broadcasting a plurality of programs on a screen in a theater by a VTR includes an input switch row capable of programming a series of control operations to be operated for each broadcast of one program, and operation information for the input switch row. A sequence control section consisting of a display section for displaying N programs is provided, and preset theater control signals are sequentially output in accordance with the order of program reservations entered in each sequence control section. A video theater system controller with special features.