JPH02227893A - Information reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To see the display of a monitor device from a near point and, simultaneously, to use a microphone in a KARAOKE (recorded instrumental accompaniment device), etc., by combining a handset device to integrally house the microphone and a monitor picture and to close-arrange both. CONSTITUTION:When a still picture is inputted in a compact disk (CD), a subcode 13 is outputted from a DC changer 104, a subcode decoder 1 outputs a video selecting signal 4, a selector 5 is switched, a still picture is displayed on a monitor TV 102, and simultaneously, it is displayed also on a hand monitor device 6 of a handset device 8. On the other hand, a CD accompaniment signal 11 is sent to a mixer 12, a singer sings a song in seeing the hand monitor device 6 positioned at the near point, thereby, a microphone signal 9 is sent from a microphone 7, the signal 9 is mixed with the CD accompaniment signal 11 by the mixer 12, and the mixed signal is outputted from a loudspeaker 106. Thus, at the time of the KARAOKE performance, etc., the displayed contents of the hand monitor device 6 are seen at the near point, and simultaneously, an utterance can be executed toward the microphone 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an information reproducing device, and particularly to an AV (Audi) using a digital recording medium containing still image information.

The present invention relates to an information reproducing device suitable for a VLSUAL) device.

[Conventional technology]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, AV devices have become popular and are becoming widespread not only for home use, but also for business use and in-vehicle use.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a conventional AV device. In Figure 8,
The input source device 100 is an FM/AM tuner, T
Includes V/BS tuners, compact cassette decks, digital audio technology (DAT) decks, video tape recorders (VTR), and laser disc (LD) players. Compact disc (CD) player 1
03 is also included.

Among these input source devices 100, devices that output a video signal together with an audio signal include a TV/BS tuner and a VTR%LD player.A CD player is a device that outputs a video signal together with an audio signal.
Still images can be output using CD graphics, CD-1, CD@ROM, etc.). On the other hand, the input source device 100 that outputs only audio signals is an FM/AM tuner, a compact cassette deck, or a CD player.
Graphic processor 1 to diversify the system
01 is used to display various information such as acoustic characteristics, audio control function display, graphic equalizer function display, etc. on the CRT monitor screen. 1
08 is a remote control device.

During playback, the audio input source device 100
is used, the AV device main body 109 outputs the audio signal through the main amplifier 105 and the speaker 106 under the overall control of the system controller 107, and also outputs the desired image from the monitor TV 102 using the graphic processor 101. indicate. When a video-type human power source device 100 is used, the image included in the human power source is displayed on the monitor TV 102 by the graphic processor 101 under the control of the system controller 107, and the audio signal is also sent to the main amplifier 105 and speaker 106. output via

On the other hand, in recent years, so-called multi-CD players have been introduced that allow multiple CDs to be stored in one magazine and playback audio from each magazine in order to facilitate the handling of CDs and enable long-term continuous playback. It is widespread. In that case, the CD changer 10 is used to automatically change CDs.
4 is used.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, in recent years there has been a so-called karaoke boom,
I have not yet seen any of the above AV devices equipped with a karaoke system. A karaoke system using an LD player is designed to display a video that is a combination of lyrics and moving images, but in the case of a CD as a similar optical disc, still images can be displayed using subcodes. CDs are more convenient in terms of ease of handling. especially,
When considering an in-vehicle karaoke system such as a tour bus, a CD karaoke system is appropriate for effectively utilizing the limited space.

On the other hand, when operating a karaoke, in a normal karaoke system, the lyrics are displayed on a large monitor TV 102 while singing, but if the monitor TV 102 is located far away, it may not be possible to read the lyrics. It is preferable that the microphone and lyrics screen are close to each other.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information reproducing apparatus including an information input/output device in which a microphone and a monitor screen are arranged close to each other and are integrated.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes an audio reproduction system that reproduces an audio signal recorded on a digital recording medium and a video reproduction system that reproduces a video signal, and the audio reproduction system includes an audio reproduction system that reproduces audio signals from an external microphone. In an information reproducing device equipped with a mixing circuit capable of mixing signals, an external microphone for inputting an audio signal to the mixing circuit and a display for displaying an output video signal from the video reproduction system are integrated into a hand-held casing. It is characterized by being equipped with an information input/output device housed in.

[Effect]

According to the present invention, the audio signal collected by the microphone is mixed with the audio signal from the audio reproduction system in the mixing circuit and outputted via an amplifier or the like.

On the other hand, the video signal from the video playback system is sent to a display device on the information person output side in addition to the display device built into the information playback device, and is output on the screen.

The external microphone and display are integrally housed in a handheld casing, allowing the user of the microphone to see the displayed content up close.

〔Example〕

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

First Embodiment FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, parts that overlap with those in FIG. 8 are given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanation thereof will be omitted.

1, the difference from FIG. 8 is that the video playback system includes a subcode decoder 1 that decodes the subcode (QW signal) in the CD output from the CD changer 104, and a subcode decoder 1 that decodes the subcode (QW signal) in the CD output from the CD changer 104 This part is equipped with a selector 5 that switches either the still image signal 2 or the normal video signal 3 from the graphic processor 101 in accordance with the video selection signal 4 from the subcode decoder 1. Also,
In the sound reproduction system, an information input/output device (hereinafter referred to as
It is called a handset device. ) 8, a preamplifier 10 that amplifies the microphone output signal (hereinafter referred to as the microphone signal) 9, and a preamplifier 10 that amplifies the microphone output signal 9 and the CD ('ll times signal 11) from the CD changer 104. 11 to the main amplifier 105.

The handset device 8 has a hand monitor device 6 and a microphone 7 housed in a handheld casing, and is held by a person singing karaoke and uses the microphone 7 while looking at the lyrics displayed on the hand monitor device 6. This allows audio to be generated manually. The hand monitor device 6 is configured using a small CRT display, a liquid crystal display, or the like, and signals are distributed so as to display the same screen as the content displayed on the monitor TV 102. It is convenient if the microphone 7 is extendable and retractable so that it can be adjusted to approach the mouth as necessary.

Next, the operation will be explained.

In FIG. 1, for example, BGM music is being played from a human-powered source device 100 such as a tape deck, and at this time, a graphic equalizer function display from the graphic processor 101 is displayed on the screen of the monitor TV 102 via the selector 5. shall be taken as a thing.

If you operate the CD player 103 to perform karaoke, if there are still images on the CD, the C
Subcode 13 is output from D changer 104.

Then, the subcode decoder 1 decodes the subcode 13 and outputs the video selection signal 4. This is equivalent to identifying that a still image is included in the CD.

The video selection signal 4 is sent to the selector 5, and the selector 5 is switched from the normal video signal 3 side to the CD still image signal 2 side.

Therefore, a still image is displayed on the monitor TV 102 from the subcode decoder 1. This still image is simultaneously displayed on the hand monitor device f6 of the handset device t8. On the other hand, the CD accompaniment signal 11 in the CD is sent from the CD changer 104 to the mixer 12, and the main amplifier 10
5, the singer sings while looking at the nearby hand monitor device 6, and the microphone signal 9 is sent from the microphone 7 via the preamplifier 10, and the mixer 12 outputs the CD accompaniment. It is mixed with the signal 11 and output from the speaker 106.

When there is no still image output from the CD, subcode decoder 1
does not receive subcode 13, so video selection signal 4 is stopped. Then, selector 5 automatically selects normal video signal 3.
Switch the input to the side and return to the original state.

Thereafter, similarly, when a CD with still images is played, the selector 5 is automatically switched by the video selection signal 4, and karaoke becomes possible.

According to the first embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not the installed digital recording medium includes a still image signal, and the video is automatically switched to be displayed and output, so that the current display on the monitor TV 102 is It becomes possible to automatically temporarily interrupt the content being displayed and display it from a digital recording medium. During such karaoke performances, the handset device 8 is formed by integrating the hand monitor device 6 and the microphone 7, so that the two are placed close together, and the microphone user can see the content displayed on the hand monitor device 6 up close. You can speak into the microphone 7 while doing so. Therefore, karaoke can be performed even in a position where it is difficult to see the monitor TV 102, and the handset device f
Since the tg itself is portable or movable, it is particularly effective when performing karaoke in a limited space such as a tour bus.

Second Embodiment FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment. In this figure 2, the first
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

This second embodiment is characterized by a plurality of connectors 15 so that the handset device 8 can be used at eleven locations.
The point is that A to 15N are derived from the AV device main body 109.

By providing the connection connectors 15A to 15N in this way, the insertion jack 16 etc. can be connected to any connection connector 15A.
15N, the handset device 8 can be used freely at any location.

Third Embodiment A third embodiment is shown in FIG. In this figure 3, the second
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

The feature of this third embodiment is that connection connectors 15A to 15N are provided so that the handset device 8 can be used at a plurality of different locations, and a plurality of handset devices $A to 8N can be connected to each connection connector 15A to 15N. The point is that it was set up in response to.

Fourth Embodiment FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment. In this figure 4, the third
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

The feature of this fourth embodiment is that the connection connectors 15A to 15N
This article discloses examples of installation locations.

That is, each connection connector 15A-15N is provided in each of the plurality of seats 18A-18N. The handset device 8 may be placed in each of the seats 18A to 18N, or two or three handset devices 8 may be carried around.

With this configuration, it becomes possible to sing karaoke freely using the handset device 8 at any of the seats 18A to 18N without leaving the seat.

Fifth Embodiment FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment. In this Figure 5, the third
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

The feature of this fifth embodiment is that the system controller 107
An example of connection between the handset devices 8A to 8N and the handset devices 8A to 8N is disclosed. That is, the monitor signal 14 output from the AV device main body 109 is wirelessly transmitted to the hand monitor device 6 using radio waves instead of a cable, and the microphone signal 9 of the microphone 7 is similarly transmitted to the AV device main body 109 side using a power source. It was designed to do so. code 19
．． 20A to 2ON are antennas.

By using the wireless method for signal transmission in this manner, the range of use of the handset device 8 is further expanded, and the usability is also improved.

Sixth Embodiment FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment. In this figure 6, the third
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

The feature of this sixth embodiment is that a connection state indicator 22 is provided to display whether each handset device 8A-8N is connected to each connection connector 15A-15N.

For example, the presence/absence of connection can be determined by connecting connectors 15A to 15N.
The system controller 107 detects the impedance change, processes the detected signal in the system controller 107 to determine whether there is a connection, and the connection status indicator 22 displays the determination result for each connector 15A to 15N individually. . The algorithm for determination is stored in advance in the ROM (not shown) of the system controller 107.

As a modification of the above, each of the connectors 15A to 15N and the seats 18A to 18N may be managed in one-to-one correspondence. In such a case, for example, the numbers of the connectors 15A to 15N and the numbers of the seats 18A to 18N may be encoded and an algorithm for constantly comparing and collating both numbers may be stored in the ROM (not shown) of the system controller 107. signal processing. In this way, by individually managing the handset device 8, the handset device Wt
This will help prevent 8 thefts.

Seventh Embodiment FIG. 7 shows a seventh embodiment. In this Figure 7, the third
Parts that overlap with those in the figures are given the same reference numerals and explanations will be omitted.

The features of the seventh embodiment also apply to the modification of the sixth embodiment, including the connection connectors 15A to 15N and the plug jack 16.
The point is that when the handset devices 8A to 8N are disconnected from each other, an alarm is issued on the side of the handset devices 8A to 8N.

For this purpose, each handset device 8A to 8N includes connection connectors 15A to 15N and plug jacks 16A to 16.
The oscillators 23A to 23N, which detect the disconnection from the terminal N by a change in the impedance of the connector or the like and start oscillation based on the detection signal, are connected to each handset device 8A to 23N.
8N, and its oscillation signal is made known by an alarm sound from buzzers 21A to 21N.

By doing this, the handset devices 8A to 8
N theft prevention is possible.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As described above, according to the present invention, by combining a handset device in which a microphone and a monitor screen are housed together and placed close to each other, a microphone user can see the display on the hand monitor device, for example, in karaoke. You can use the microphone while viewing it up close, increasing your freedom of use.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a third embodiment of the present invention.
A block diagram of the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the fourth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the fifth embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a sixth embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a seventh embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a conventional AV device. 100... Input source device 101... Graphic processor 102... Monitor TV 103... CD player 104... CD changer 105... Main amplifier 106... Speaker 107... System controller 108... -Remote control device 109...AV device main body 1...Sub code decoder 2...CD still image signal 3...Normal video signal 4...Video selection signal 5...Selector 6...Hand monitor Device 7... Microphone 8.8A to 8N... Handset device 9... Microphone signal 10... Preamplifier 11... CD accompaniment signal 12... Mixer 13... Subcode 14... Monitor Signal 15A to 15N... Connection connector 16. 16A to 16N... Plug jack 17...
Grip 18A-18N... Seat 19. 20A-2ON... Antenna 21A-21N... Buzzer 22... Connection status indicator 23A-23N... Oscillator Applicant Yasuo Ishikawa Diagram

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An audio reproduction system that reproduces an audio signal recorded on a digital recording medium and a video reproduction system that reproduces a video signal, the audio reproduction system being capable of mixing an audio signal from an external microphone. In an information reproducing device equipped with a mixing circuit, an external microphone for inputting an audio signal to the mixing circuit and a display for displaying an output video signal from the video reproduction system are housed integrally in a hand-held casing. An information reproducing device characterized by comprising an information input/output device. 2. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of said information input/output devices are connected to one information reproducing apparatus. 3. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information reproducing apparatus includes a plurality of connectors to which the information input/output device can be connected. 4. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the connecting connectors are extended and distributed at different locations. 5. The information reproducing apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising a determining means for determining whether or not an information input/output device is connected to the connecting connector for each connected connector, and a determining signal from the determining means to determine whether the information input/output device is connected to the connecting connector, and one of the above based on the determining signal from the determining means. 1. An information reproducing device comprising: notifying means for notifying when an information input/output device is not connected to the connecting connector. 6. The information reproducing device according to claim 3 or 4, further comprising a determining means for determining the correspondence between each connecting connector and the information input/output device connected thereto, and displaying a determining signal thereof. An information reproducing device comprising a display means. 7. In the information reproducing device according to claim 5 or 6, a unique identification code is assigned to each information input/output device, and the correspondence between the identification code and the connection connector number is registered at the time of connection, and the correspondence is An information reproducing device characterized by comprising: a determining means for comparison and verification; and a display means for displaying a determining signal. 8. The information reproducing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the information input/output device has an oscillator that oscillates when not connected to the connection connector, and the information reproducing device receives the oscillation signal and notifies the information reproducing device. An information reproducing device characterized by comprising means for. 9. The information reproducing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the information reproducing device includes an oscillator that oscillates when the information input/output device to be connected to the connection connector is not connected, and displays the oscillation signal thereof. An information reproducing device comprising: a display provided on an information input/output device side.