JPS6276370A - Camera set in one body type recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily operate a device having multiple functions by assigning an operating state taking precedence over the operating state set manually when outside information is inputted through an information read part that reads the outside information. CONSTITUTION:By the selection and the insertion of an information card to a card insertion opening when a video and a sound are recorded on a cassette magnetic tape built in a camera in one body type VTR main body 1, the record on the information card is read by an information read part 13, and a control part 14 controls a camera/VTR part 15 at the operating state instructed by the information card regadless of the positions of a manual and an automatic change-over switches 11 and 12 that select a focus mode and a white balance mode, and also, displays that the mode is an automatic one on a display device 6 through a display circuit 16. Also, various kinds of functions can be obtained with a simple operation by replacing the information card with the other.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications The present invention relates to a camera-integrated recording and reproducing device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In recent years, video tape recorders with integrated cameras have become popular. Photography equipment is both simple enough for anyone to take pictures, and conversely, detailed fine-tuning for so-called enthusiasts.
For example, white balance adjustment, focus
[Adjustment] Another major technical challenge is how to properly incorporate advanced Noh techniques.

Conventionally, in order to balance such simplicity with advanced enthusiasts, the operation buttons for advanced functions were concentrated in one place, and there was a hidden benefit that could be opened and closed.
Users seeking simplicity use the hidden benefit with the cover closed, while enthusiasts use the hidden cover with the cover open to fully utilize the advanced functions.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention In such a conventional configuration, the operation buttons for advanced functions are placed in one place, which creates a configuration constraint 1, which makes the equipment difficult to operate. There are problems in that it becomes large, that it is difficult to concentrate in - places, or that concentrating in - places results in an unreasonable arrangement and inconvenience in use. Furthermore, the hidden M and the like are essentially unnecessary, which raises the issue of increased weight and cost.

Kikoden concentrates the operation buttons in one place,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a camera-integrated recording and reproducing device that can be both simple and suitable for advanced enthusiasts without creating hidden benefits.

Means for Solving the Problems The camera-integrated recording and reproducing apparatus of the present invention is configured such that the recording and reproducing section records image information decoyed by the camera section, and also includes an information reading section for reading external information. , Specify the operating state of at least one of the camera section and the recording/playback section according to the initial work settings, and when external information is entered manually via the information reading section, Hand III! The present invention is characterized in that it is provided with a control unit that specifies the operating state in accordance with external information read regardless of the setting of the llJ operation, and a display unit that displays the content of the operation specified by the control unit.

Effects According to this configuration, the operating state of the device can be specified using external information read by the information reading section, so it is possible to fix Meishin's special ability to a specific state or to set a specific ability to be disabled. It can be covered.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG. 1 shows an overall perspective view of a camera-integrated VTR according to the present invention. 1 is a camera-integrated VTR body, 2 is an information card insertion slot, 3 is a lens, 4 is a microphone, 5 is a viewfinder, and 6 is a display device composed of a liquid crystal and the like.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the main part of FIG. 1, and numeral 10 is an information card inserted into the information card insertion slot 2. For example, a magnetic recording medium is coated on the information card and information is recorded thereon. The direction toward the arrow indicates the direction in which the information card 10 is inserted. 11 is a slide switch for selecting a focus mode, and 12 is a slide switch for selecting a white balance mode.

FIG. 3 shows an overview of the flow of device control signals. The contents of the information card 10 inserted into the information card insertion slot 2 are read by an information reading section 13 using a magnetic head or the like, and the information is input to the control section 14. Control part 1
4, necessary information is supplied to the camera/VTR section 15 according to the selection states of the slide switches 11, 12, etc.

Next, the above configuration will be explained in detail based on a general illumination operation.

While confirming the image input from the lens 3 with the Puff 7 and the ink 5, this image and the audio input from the microphone 4 are recorded on a cassette magnetic database built in the camera-integrated VTR main body 1. When the information card 10 is inserted into the information card insertion slot 2 and used, the operation is as follows. The information card 1o includes a camera-integrated VTR main body 71.
- The focus function and auto white balance function are set to automatic mode.Save signals, etc. are recorded, and when information is input manually to the control unit 14 via the information reading unit 13, the camera/VTR unit 15 is activated by the control unit 14. Based on the information read from the information card 10, for example, all 11 detailed functions are disabled, the white balance 1 function is changed from manual to automatic operation, and the lens focusing is changed to automatic operation. It works so that the display of eye A and 1 is always OFF when in shadow, and the user does not touch or operate the white balance variable resistor, the slide switch 11 for focus mode selection, or the date display selection switch mentioned above. Even though
The information read from the information card 10 is prioritized and the camera/VTR section 15 does not follow it. Display 6
is connected to the control section 14 via a display circuit 16, and at least a part of the operating state instructed by the control section 14 to the camera/VTR section 15 is displayed as shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows that the focus is in automatic mode and the white balance is in automatic mode.

In other words, under such conditions of use, the user may intentionally or unconsciously operate the slide switches 11, 12, etc. to slide them to the "manual" position, or the user may apply some external force to the integrated VTR body 1. is 11! Even if the slide switches 11 and 12 are moved to the manual position, the automatic mode setting will not be messed up and can be used with confidence.

In this way, the camera/VTR section 15 is controlled to the state set based on the information read by the information reading section 13.
11'1J, even if the same camera-integrated VTR is used,
By replacing the information card 10, you can use it like a maniac (similar to a co-use), or on the contrary, even if it is a camera-integrated VTR with many operation buttons and operation variable resistors. The device is set so that it can be easily operated with only very basic operations, and even if the user accidentally presses an unnecessary button during use, it will still perform as the user intended. Even users with limited knowledge can operate the equipment with peace of mind.

Further, from the above-mentioned facts, the user can examine and select the information on the information card 10 by himself/herself, and configure the device to have the functions that he/she desires. Therefore, for example, when using a camera-integrated VTR as a surveillance VTR by performing interval recording, or when using a camera-integrated VTR overseas, the broadcasting system of the country of use (for example, PAL system, NTS
By selecting and using the contents of the information card 10 according to the broadcasting system of the country, it is possible to control the equipment in a manner consistent with the broadcasting system of that country.

Note that the on/off of various functions of the camera/VTR section 15 and the selection of -[--mode of self-vj/manual] are not limited to the above-mentioned combinations, and combinations can be changed by rewriting the contents of the information card 10. Monkey with change.

In the above embodiment, the information reading unit 13 is a magnetic head or the like that reads data from the information card 10 of a magnetic recording medium, but this is a means for reading the signal q by optical displacement by COD or the like, or an external electric The same applies to connectors having electrical contacts for directly reading signals (including pulsed signals).

In the above embodiment, the recording section of the camera/VTR section 15 is a magnetic recording and reproducing device, but the same applies to an optical recording and reproducing device.

In the above embodiment, the display means is the display 6 and the display circuit 16.
However, a viewfinder 5 is used instead of the display 6.
It can be displayed on the internal CRT of the camera, or displayed on the monitor TV screen installed outside the camera-integrated VTR body 1.
The same applies even if the configuration is configured so that

As described in the detailed description of the invention, the camera-integrated recording and reproducing device of the present invention has the following features:
Since the operating state is specified according to external information read through the information reading section, general users can easily use multi-functional devices aimed at advanced enthusiasts by selecting external information and canceling unnecessary functions. In addition, it is possible to select external information and set various functions to the desired state by entering external information on devices that do not have selection switches or variable resistors for various functions, and to set various functions to the desired state. Even if it is the same device, external information can be selectively overridden by
: For both users who aim for simplicity and users who aim for 8 degree mania; 4 is enough for the usage condition! I can do something. Therefore, there is no need for the centralized arrangement of various selection switches and operation switches as in the prior art, and there is no need for hidden benefits, and it is possible to achieve miniaturization of the device and one-down cost.

Furthermore, in the present invention, since a display means is provided to display the operation contents specified by the control section, the user can accurately recognize the operating state, and erroneous operation caused by the control section switching the operating state regardless of manual settings is prevented. can.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an external perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 21...
Camera integrated VTR body, 2... information card insertion slot,
5...View funder, 6...Display unit, 10...
Information card, 13...Information reading department, 14...Crime control department, 15...Camera/VTR department agent Yoshihiro Morimoto Figure f/--Itto Nura integrated VTR book JK 2--- 3. f, board card 4,000 entrances, etc. 2 Figure 6 - Number of books lθ -i'm fLJ-)'

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An information reading section configured to record image information captured by the camera section in a recording/playback section, and reading external information, and an operating state of at least one of the camera section and the recording/playback section according to manual operation settings. a control unit that specifies the operating state according to the read external information regardless of the manual operation setting when external information is input through the information reading unit; and a display that displays the operation content specified by the control unit. A camera-integrated recording and reproducing device provided with means.