KR19990019210A - How to set the scheduled recording of a video tape recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of setting a reserved recording of a video tape recorder such that a plurality of reserved recording programs can be set for each selected broadcast channel after the selection of a broadcasting channel to be reserved during a reserved recording setting operation of a video tape. .

To this end, the present invention provides a video tape recorder that performs a reservation recording function for each of a plurality of reserved recording programs according to each reservation time, and requests a selection of a broadcast channel to be reserved according to the execution of the reservation recording setting mode. If a broadcast channel is selected, a plurality of reserved recording programs for setting a reserved date, a reserved recording time, and a recording speed for the corresponding broadcast channel are set, and when the reserved recording setting for the selected broadcast channel is completed, other previously set broadcasts And sorting the plurality of reservation recording programs for the channel to display the screen as an entire reservation recording program list.

Description

How to set up scheduled recording of video tape recorder

The present invention relates to a method of setting a reserved recording of a video tape recorder, and more particularly, a reservation recording setting of a video tape recorder which enables a video tape recorder to select and execute a reservation recording setting for a plurality of reserved recording programs for each broadcasting channel. It is about a method.

Currently, video information recording / reproducing apparatuses, such as video tape recorders, are generally used by a plurality of magnetic heads provided on a head drum for rotating video information and audio information recorded on a magnetic recording surface of a video recording medium such as video tape. Through the video / audio demodulation processing, it is possible to read and play the video / audio through a video output device such as a television, and to tune the program according to the desired broadcasting channel by the tuner. Through the magnetic head of the head drum, the video / audio tracks provided on the magnetic recording surface of the video tape can be recorded.

In addition, in a video information recording / reproducing apparatus such as a video tape recorder, when a predetermined reserved recording channel and a reserved time are set in advance, a video tape mounted by tuning a reserved broadcast channel according to the elapsed reservation time is set. There is a reservation recording function that allows you to record on a schedule, and even in such reservation recording settings, a number of reservation recording programs can be set at once so that there is no need to set a reservation recording status when there is a broadcast program to reserve recording. Multiple pieces can be set.

By the way, in the scheduled recording function of such a video recorder, a plurality of reserved recording programs can be set at one time, for example, but each recording time zone is input after inputting a reserved channel for each reserved recording program. Therefore, the input operation is cumbersome, and there is an inconvenience of returning to the main menu screen again from the sub-menu screen where detailed setting input is possible every time each reserved recording program is set.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and after the selection of the broadcast channel to be reserved during the reservation recording setting operation of the video tape, a plurality of reserved recording programs can be set for each selected broadcast channel. An object of the present invention is to provide a method of setting a reserved recording of a video tape recorder.

In order to achieve the above object, according to the reservation recording setting method of a video tape recorder according to the present invention, in a video tape recorder which performs a reservation recording function for a plurality of reserved recording programs according to each reservation time, a reservation recording is performed. When a predetermined broadcast channel is selected by selecting a broadcast channel to be reserved according to the execution of the setting mode, a plurality of reserved recording programs for setting a reserved date, a reserved recording time, and a recording speed are set for the corresponding broadcast channel. When the reservation recording setting for the selected broadcast channel is completed, the video recording recorder is provided with a method of sorting a plurality of reservation recording programs for the previously set other broadcast channels and displaying them as a list of the entire reservation recording program. do.

According to the present invention configured as described above, when the video tape recorder executes a reserved recording setting mode in which a plurality of reserved recording programs can be set, first select a broadcast channel to be reserved and make a desired reservation for the selected reserved broadcast channel. In addition, it is possible to set a plurality of recorded programs, and when the scheduled recording setup for the selected broadcasting channel is completed, the plurality of reserved recording programs can be sorted with the reserved recording programs that have been previously set so that the screen can be displayed as a whole. do.

1 is a block diagram showing a video tape recorder to which a reservation recording setting method according to the present invention is applied;

2A to 2C are diagrams illustrating an example in which a state of setting a reservation recording program for each reservation channel is displayed on a screen according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

2: mode switching unit, 4: recording signal modulation processing unit,

6: recording signal amplifier, 8: recording / reading switch,

10: record / read, 12: preamplifier,

14: playback signal demodulation processing section, 16: servo circuit section,

18: drive motor unit, 20: function setting unit,

22: control memory, 24: data memory,

26: timer, 28: control unit,

30: OSD signal processing unit.

Hereinafter, the present invention configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing a video tape recorder to which a reservation recording setting method according to the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a recording mode (or a reservation) under a mode switching control from a control unit 28 described later. Recording mode) provides a signal path for recording a predetermined video information signal, such as a television broadcast signal, on the recording surface of the video tape, and the video information signal read out from the video tape according to the playback mode. The mode switching unit is switched to form a signal path to be supplied to the side.

Also, reference numeral 4 denotes a recording signal modulation which modulates a predetermined video information signal applied through the mode switching unit 2 according to a recording mode (reserved recording mode) at a signal frequency capable of recording on the recording surface of the video tape. 6 shows a recording signal amplifier which amplifies the video information signal of the recording target subjected to the signal modulation to a recordable amplification level.

Further, reference numeral 8 forms a signal path for reproducing the video information signal recorded on the video tape or recording the predetermined video information signal according to the playback mode or the recording mode (reserved recording mode) under the switching control of the control unit 28 described later. And a recording / reading switch section, wherein 10 is composed of a plurality of magnetic heads provided in the head drum (not shown) to generate a recording current for a predetermined video information signal according to the execution of the recording mode, and to record on the recording surface of the video tape. And a recording / reading section which performs an operation of reading out the video information signal by the reproduction voltage generated on the recording surface of the video tape in accordance with the execution of the reproduction mode.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a preamplifier for preamplifying the image information signal read by the recording / reading unit 10, and 14 denotes a signal demodulation process at a reproducible signal frequency of the preamplified image information signal. A reproduction signal demodulation processing section is shown.

Further, reference numeral 16 denotes a servo circuit unit for controlling the rotation operation of the head drum and the driving operation of the video tape under the driving control of the controller 28, which will be described later, in the playback mode or the recording mode (reservation recording mode). Under the servo control of the servo circuit section 16, the drum motor driving operation for the constant speed rotation of the head drum with the recording / reading unit 10 and the capstan motor driving operation for the driving keeping the tracking of the video tape are performed. Drive motor part.

Further, reference numeral 20 is a matrix button part provided in a remote control unit for remote control or a predetermined control panel of the main body to perform key operation for executing the playback mode or the recording mode, and to set a plurality of reserved recording programs at once. Displays the function setting section for executing the recording setting mode and inputting respective reservation settings.

Reference numeral 22 denotes a control memory in which a reservation recording setting operation for each broadcasting channel under the reservation recording setting mode and a control program for execution control of the reservation recording mode based on a plurality of reservation recording programs each reserved recording setting are stored. Is a data memory for storing reservation setting data for a plurality of reserved recording programs set for each broadcasting channel to be reserved according to a reservation recording setting mode, and the data memory 24 is a plurality of reserved recording programs set according to a broadcasting channel to be reserved. A first storage memory (A) for temporarily storing reservation setting data for the plurality of reserved storage programs, a plurality of reserved recording programs set for the selected reserved broadcasting channel, and sorted reservation setting data of a plurality of reserved recording programs previously reserved; A second storage memory (B), and 26 denotes a reserved recording program for each reservation. It represents a timer for timing a time of about.

Further, reference numeral 28 controls control of execution of the playback mode or recording mode according to the key operation of the function setting unit 20, and sets a plurality of reserved recording programs at once according to the execution of the reservation recording setting mode. A control unit which controls the execution of the reservation recording function according to the elapse of the reservation time for each reservation recording program, wherein the control unit 28 reserves when the reservation recording setting mode is executed by the function setting unit 20. By selecting a broadcast channel to be reserved, a plurality of reserved recording programs are reserved for each reserved broadcast channel so as to be temporarily stored in the first storage memory A. When the reserved setting for the selected reserved broadcast channel is completed, the second storage is performed. A control is performed to sort the reserved recording program according to the other broadcasting channels previously stored in the memory 24 and store the same in the second storage memory 24.

Further, reference numeral 30 denotes a display message for requesting selection of a broadcast channel to be reserved under the reservation recording setting mode set by the function setting unit 20 under display control of the control unit 28 (see FIG. 2A). In addition to displaying the setting status of the plurality of reserved recording programs under the selected broadcast channel (see FIG. 2B), when the reservation setting is completed, the reservation recording program according to the sorting result with the previously stored reserved recording program is performed. An OSD signal processing unit for generating OSD display information for causing a list to be displayed on the screen (see FIG. 2C), and 32 indicates an image information signal from a video tape applied from the mode switching unit 2 and the OSD signal processing unit 30. And a signal output section for outputting the OSD display information signal from the video output device side such as a television.

Next, the operation of the present invention made as described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3.

First, when the main power is turned on by turning on the relay switch installed in the power circuit (not shown) by the control unit 28 that is receiving the standby power by the main power on operation of the function setting unit 20 in step 40. In step 41, the control unit 28 determines whether or not the function setting unit 20 is performing key operation for setting the reservation recording.

As a result of the determination in step 41, if it is determined that the function setting unit 20 is performing a key operation for setting the reservation recording, then the control proceeds to step 42 to execute the reservation recording setting mode and executes the OSD signal processing unit 30. By the display control, as shown in FIG. 2A, an OSD display message requesting to select a broadcast channel to be reserved is displayed on the screen.

Then, the flow advances to step 43, and it is judged whether or not a predetermined reserved broadcast channel is selected by key operation of a predetermined function key such as, for example, a 10-key of the function setting unit 20.

If it is determined in step 43 that the function setting unit 20 does not select a broadcast channel to be reserved within a predetermined time period, the control proceeds to step 44 and the function setting unit 20 reserves the recording. It is determined whether or not the key operation for releasing the mode according to the setting is performed.

As a result of the determination in step 44, if it is determined that the function setting unit 20 is performing a key operation for releasing the mode of the reservation recording setting, the control proceeds to step 45 to release the reservation recording setting mode in the running state. do.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 43 that the controller 28 determines that a predetermined reserved broadcast channel is selected by the key operation of the function setting unit 20, the control proceeds to step 46 to control memory. Based on the control program of (22), receiving the setting data of the reservation items (i.e., reservation date, reservation time, recording speed) of the plurality of reserved recording programs input by the key operation of the function setting unit 20, A plurality of reserved recording programs are set under the selected reserved broadcasting channel as shown in FIG. 2B by storing the data in the first storage memory A of the data memory 24 and controlling the display of the OSD signal processor 30. Will be displayed.

In this state, the flow advances to step 47, and the control unit 28 determines whether or not the function setting unit 20 performs key operation for terminating the reservation setting operation for the reservation recording program under the predetermined reserved broadcast channel. To judge.

As a result of the determination in step 47, when it is determined that the reservation setting operation under the selected reserved broadcasting channel is terminated by the key operation of the function setting unit 20, the control proceeds to step 48 and the control of the data memory 24 is performed. Setting data for a plurality of reserved recording programs under a predetermined reserved broadcasting channel newly stored in the first storage memory A and setting data for a plurality of reserved recording programs under other broadcasting channels previously stored in the second storage memory B; When the sorting operation is completed, the OSD signal processing unit 30 is displayed and controlled to display the list of reserved recording programs arranged according to the sorting result so as to be displayed on the screen so as to be confirmed (see FIG. 2C). The setting data corresponding to the entire program list is updated and stored in the second storage memory B.

In step 49, the controller 28 determines reservation start times for the plurality of reserved recording programs stored in the second storage memory B based on the time clocked by the timer 26. Will enter standby recording standby.

According to the present invention made as described above, it is possible to preferentially select a broadcasting channel to be reserved under the reservation recording setting mode in a video tape recorder capable of making reservation settings for a plurality of reservation recording programs at once, and a plurality of reservation recording channels under the selected reserved broadcasting channel. As the reservation setting of the reservation recording program is enabled, a complicated reservation recording setting process becomes unnecessary, and thus, a simple and convenient reservation recording setting operation becomes possible.

Claims (1)

In a video tape recorder which performs a reserved recording function for each reserved time for a plurality of reserved recording programs, When a predetermined broadcast channel is selected by requesting the selection of a broadcast channel to be reserved according to the execution of the reserved recording setting mode, a plurality of scheduled recording programs for setting a reservation date, a reservation recording time, and a recording speed are set for the corresponding broadcast channel. When the reservation recording setting for the selected broadcast channel is completed, the video tape recorder may be sorted with a plurality of reservation recording programs for the previously set other broadcast channels and displayed as a list of all reserved recording programs. How to set up reservation recording.