JPH031678A - Magnetic recording and reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simply obtain a loading/ejection path of a magnetic recording medium on one face of a deck unit and to facilitate the handling of carrying and storage by displacing the position of a video camera unit with respect to the deck unit. CONSTITUTION:A camera unit 60 is fitted to a mount of a deck unit 1 with a connection part 64 to attain mechanical connection and electrical connection with the unit 1 simultaneously. Then the connection part 64 adopts the hinge mechanism and fitted turnably to a case 66 of the unit 60. A case 66 is fitted to the unit 1 laterally (solid lines) at pickup, and the case 66 is turned when a video cassette 13 is loaded to or ejected from the unit 1, the case 66 is turned (2-dotted chain lines) to obtain the loading/ejection path of the cassette 13. Furthermore, a date setting switch button 65 is arranged to the base end of the case 66 and it is covered with the case 66 when the case is not in use and exposed externally when the camera is in use for the operation.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Field) The present invention can be employed in a video system that selectively combines a deck unit, a monitor unit, a tuner unit, and a camera unit, such as a VTR (video tape recorder). In particular, the present invention relates to a magnetic recording and reproducing device that combines a deck unit and a camera unit.

(Background of the Invention) Currently, VTRs (hereinafter referred to as videos) are widely used in the world1 and are used for various purposes.

Typical examples of the purpose of use include (1) recording and playing back TV programs, (2) photographing a subject, etc. By the way, recently, there has been a growing demand for video equipment, and for example, there has been a need to perform the above-mentioned items 1 and 2 while away from home. In other words, there is a need for a highly portable video device that allows users to enjoy videos anywhere.

On the other hand, with recent technological advances, it has become possible to make video tapes smaller and lighter, and ultra-compact video deck units that can be held with one hand have been developed. Further, it is well known that related equipment such as a receiver, an image pickup device, and the like are similarly small-sized monitor units and camera units.

From this perspective, the deck unit (a deck that can only record and playback) that uses a small cassette tape as a recording medium is the core, and the above-mentioned related equipment is selectively combined as necessary with this deck unit as the core. An integrated video system has been proposed. This video system can take various forms to suit various purposes and will be described below by way of example.

(Deck unit/camera unit)... Form as a video integrated camera.

(Deck unit/monitor unit): As a playback-only TV-integrated video.

Since each device in such a video system is miniaturized, it is highly portable. In addition, in each aspect, unnecessary equipment can be selectively omitted, further contributing to miniaturization and weight reduction.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) Now, when using such a video system and taking II as the video integrated camera, the following matters need to be taken into consideration.

The deck unit, which is a component of this video system, has been miniaturized, and cassette tapes are often loaded and unloaded from its side, but when a camera unit is attached to such a deck unit, the Depending on the mounting position, the shape of the camera unit may make it difficult to load and remove the cassette tape.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is capable of loading and unloading a magnetic recording medium while requiring a predetermined space on one side of the housing. A magnetic recording and reproducing device comprising a portable deck unit for recording and reproducing information on and from a magnetic recording medium, and a video camera unit that is detachably attached to the deck unit, the magnetic recording and reproducing device comprising one of the magnetic recording and reproducing devices. A magnetic recording and reproducing device characterized in that the video camera unit is attached to the other deck unit so as to be movable so as to secure and prevent a path for loading and unloading the magnetic recording medium. In this magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus, an operation button is provided on the casing of the video camera unit, and the operation button is moved from the deck by displacement of one side of the video camera unit. The present invention provides a magnetic recording and reproducing device characterized in that it can be displaced toward the unit side and prevented from being operated from outside.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, a video system adopted as a preferred embodiment of the magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 25.

The video system of this embodiment is roughly composed of a portable VTR (hereinafter referred to as "deck unit") having a magnetic recording and reproducing function, a tuner unit, a monitor unit, and a camera unit (video camera unit). By selectively using these, it can be used in various ways, sometimes as a VTR, sometimes as a camera-integrated video or small TV, and yet all in one.
One device can be easily carried in a dedicated small case.

The configuration and usage of each of the above-mentioned A devices will be explained below.

First, a deck unit, which is one of the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatuses of the present invention, which is a main part of this embodiment, will be explained.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the deck unit 1 is constructed by housing various mechanical members, which will be described later, in a flat rectangular housing that is about the size of two cigarette boxes. The operation surface 1a formed on the top surface in FIG.
A display 3 is provided for displaying a and mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the deck unit 1 is shaped like a part of the deck unit 1 is cut out, and this cutout forms an inclined surface on a part of the operation surface 1a. has been done.

Therefore, in this embodiment, main slide switches 2b such as an eject button and a power button are arranged on this inclined surface.

In this way, especially by arranging these main switches 2b on an inclined surface, this deck unit 1 can be used as a camera integrated type, compared to a case where these slide switches 2b are arranged on a surface flush with the operation surface 1a. When used as a video camera by holding it with one hand, these switches 2b can be easily found and operated with the other hand.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the portion of the operation surface 1a where these switches 2a and slide switches 2b are arranged is formed into a step shape that is slightly raised compared to the surrounding area (the housing of the deck unit 1). If you need to operate the switch 2a while shooting, use the above switch 2a.
etc. can be easily searched.

In addition, on the right side surface 1b in FIG. 2 (bottom surface in FIG. 1) facing the operation surface 1a, there is a mounting section 4 for mounting a camera unit, which will be described later, as shown in the figure.
is formed.

In this installation, the connecting part of the camera unit is fitted into the part 4, and in this state, the deck unit 1 and the camera unit are mechanically connected, and a power line and a signal line are formed between each device. It is now possible to make electrical connections.

Further, this mounting portion 4 is connected by wire to a terminal 36 of a tuner unit 30, which will be described later, to form a signal line between the tuner unit 30 and the deck unit 1.

Note that this mounting C-section 4 is provided with a terminal pin on one side of a connector for connection. Therefore, this installation is part 4.
is closed by a cover 58 when not in use to prevent dust from entering.

Also, the left side I of this deck unit 1 in FIG.
As shown in the figure, a mounting part 6 for attaching a tuner unit and a battery is formed on C (left side surface in Fig. 1). In addition to mechanically linking them, a power supply line is also formed for electrical connection.

Further, as shown in the figure, two audio output terminals 7 for attaching jacks such as earphones and an output terminal 8 for connecting a monitor etc. are formed on the front surface 1d of this deck unit 1 in FIG. At the same time, a female thread 9 for attaching a grip, which will be described later, is formed approximately at the center of the front face 1d.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a bulge 10 whose surface is covered with a non-slip material such as rubber is formed at a predetermined position on the front surface 1d.

This bulge 8I110 is formed at a position corresponding to the rotating drum housed in the housing of this deck unit 1, and thereby partially absorbs the dimension in the thickness direction near the rotating drum, thereby increasing the thickness of the deck. This can prevent the thickness of the entire unit from increasing. Further, the above-mentioned grip is attached to the front face 1d of the deck unit 1, so that when used together with a camera unit as a camera-integrated video camera, it can be easily held in close contact with the palm of the viewer's hand. That is,
The shape of this bulging portion 10 may be any shape that allows it to fit closely against the palm of the hand, and preferably has an arc shape as shown in the figure. In this embodiment, the grip is attached to the front surface 1d, but the grip may be attached to a position other than the front surface 1d.

In addition, at a predetermined position on this surface 1d, that is, when using this deck unit 1 as a camera-integrated video camera,
A trigger switch (recording button) T that controls the start and stop of the recording state is provided at the position where the index finger of the hand gripping the deck unit 1 makes contact, and the surface near the switch T is slippery. covered with a tough rubbery material.

Further, on the other surface 1e of the deck unit 1, a lid 11 for loading and unloading a compact video cassette containing a magnetic tape is opened at 61 by a general pop-up mechanism.
It is attached so that it can be closed (see Figure 17).

Such a deck unit 1 magnetically records video and audio on a magnetic tape housed in a compact video cassette of a well-known shape and about the size of a standard video cassette. It is equipped with a recording and reproducing mechanism as shown in the figure.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, this deck unit 1 is equipped with a rotating drum 12 within a housing, and a plurality of magnetic heads are distributed on this rotating drum 12.

Here, this rotating drum 12 is of a so-called inner motor type that has a motor inside the drum itself, and furthermore, in consideration of shortening the signal line and reducing the space, the rotating drum 12 is a coaxial type on the fixed part side. A circuit board such as a reproducing amplifier is attached above the position. Also, since the deck unit 1 is miniaturized, a mechanism (not shown) for driving members for loading magnetic tape, such as an inclined ball and a vertical roller attached to the rotating drum, is located directly below the rotating drum 12. Located in

Therefore, this rotating drum 1 in the decking unit 1
The arrangement part 2 has extra thickness compared to the other parts.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the locally excessive thickness caused by such a circuit board is absorbed by the bulged portion 10.

Furthermore, the compact video cassette (li! recording medium) 13 installed in the deck unit 1 has its front lid 14 closed as shown in FIG. The magnetic tape Tp is pulled out by an inclined ball 16 and a vertical roller 17, which are respectively installed on a pair of loading bases 15, and is wound diagonally around the outer periphery of the rotating drum 12 over an angular range of about 270°. .

The magnetic tape Tp before being attached to the deck unit 1 is a pair of tape reels 18 and 19 that are rotatably housed in the compact video cassette 13.
As the interlocks are turned, each pair formed at both ends of the front face is pulled out by idle rollers 20, 20 into the front opening closed by the lid 14.

When this compact video cassette 13 is mounted on the deck unit 1, the inclined ball 16 and the like on the loading base 15 are connected to the magnetic The magnetic tape Tp is pulled out into the deck unit 1 by entering the inside of the tape Tp and then moving the loading base 15 toward the rotating drum 12 side.

In addition, a capstan roller 2 is provided in another notch 13c formed on the front side of the compact video cassette 13.
When the deck unit 1 is operated, the capstan 21 is brought into pressure contact with the pinch roller 22 on the device 1 side via the magnetic tape Tp, so that the magnetic tape Tp runs at a predetermined speed.

Furthermore, the magnetic tape Tp wound around the rotating drum 12 as described above is connected to the inclined balls 23, 24 on the device 1 side,
The tape is guided by guide rollers 25 and 26 to form a predetermined tape path, and a tension ball 27 applies a predetermined tension.

In addition, the magnetic tape T+ that formed such a tape bus
) is in sliding contact with the audio cancellation head 28 and the audio/control head 29.

Such a recording/reproducing mechanism can perform recording, 0-raw, and
Predetermined operations such as fast forwarding or rewinding are performed as appropriate.

Note that the deck unit 1 in this embodiment is one that continuously records video signals and audio signals helically on a magnetic tape like a VTR; It may also be an electronic still camera that intermittently records video and audio signals concentrically or spirally.

Next, the video system according to this embodiment is a TV-integrated V
Tuner unit 3 used when used as a TR, etc.
0 and the monitor unit 40 will be explained.

This tuner unit 30 is capable of receiving normal television broadcasts and radio broadcasts, and as shown in FIGS. The deck unit 1 is attached by being fitted into a portion 4 to form a connecting portion 31 for mechanically connecting and electrically connecting the tuner unit 30 and the deck unit 1 (power line only).

Further, various operation switches such as a volume 32 and a channel selection operation switch 33, as well as a liquid crystal display 34, are provided in the operation section 30b on the upper surface in FIG. 5, which is continuous with the connection surface 30a.

A connector portion 35 as shown in the figure for attaching the monitor unit 40 is provided on one side edge of the operation surface 30b so as to be able to rotate intermittently or continuously with respect to the main body of the tuner unit 30. There is.

The connector portion 35 itself is formed in a cylindrical shape, and serves as a shaft in a hinge structure for rotatably supporting the monitor unit 40 with respect to the tuner unit 30, as shown in FIG. have the ability.

Furthermore, terminals for forming a signal line and a power supply line between the tuner unit 30 and the monitor unit 40 are arranged inside the connector section 35.

Furthermore, the right side 3 of this tuner unit 30 in FIG.
At 0c, there is a terminal 36 which connects the tuner unit 30 and the mounting part 4 of the deck unit 1 by wire using a connection M5b as shown in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B).
etc. are formed, and the other side surface 30 opposite to this - side surface 30c
A telescopic receiving rod antenna Ant is arranged at d.

Note that, as shown in FIGS. 7(A) and 7(B), the connecting lid 5b is provided with a terminal 55 at a position corresponding to the terminal 36 of the tuner unit 30, and the deck unit 1 is not attached to the connecting lid 5b. Terminal pins 56 of a connector are provided to be connected to the portion 8 to form a signal line.

Further, the connection surface 3 in this tuner unit 30
A mounting section for mounting a semicylindrical battery 38 as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 (^) (B) is formed on the surface facing the tuner unit 3.
0 is formed with foldable legs 31 that function as a pedestal when placed on a desk or the like.

As shown in the figure, the battery 38 is formed with a recess 39 into which a finger can be caught, making it easier to raise the battery 38 by placing the hand on the battery 38 side when used as a TV-integrated video device as described later. There is.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, the monitor unit 40 is roughly composed of a flat display 41 using liquid crystal and a grip part 42 located on one side of the flat display 41. The unit 40 can be used by being attached to the deck unit 1 via the tuner unit 30, or can be used by being connected to the deck unit 1 via a connecting wire.

The grip part 42 of this monitor unit 1 has various operation switches (
Operation parts) 43a and 43b are distributed at predetermined positions, and a support connection part (connection part) 44 into which the connector part 35 of the tuner unit 30 is fitted is formed. The operation switches 43a and 43b may be used to operate the tuner unit 30.

As shown in FIG. 6, the connector part 35 of the tuner unit 30 is fitted into this support connection part 44 to form a hinge mechanism, and the monitor unit 40 is connected to the deck unit 1 through the tuner unit 30. The tuner unit 30 can be connected to the tuner unit 30 and supported rotatably with respect to the tuner unit 30.

Further, by fitting the support connection part 44 and the connector part 35, the terminals in the connector part 35 are fitted to the terminals in the support connection part 44, and the terminals are connected between the tuner unit 30 and the monitor unit 40 and the tuner unit Each electrical connection with the deck unit 1 can be made through the cable 30.

In this way, in this embodiment, space can be saved by using a part of the gripping part 42 without separately providing a part to which the connector part 35 of the tuner unit 30 is fitted. At the same time, unnecessary projecting of the monitor unit 40 can be avoided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the gripping portion 41 is formed in a swollen shape with an arcuate cross section to fit the human palm, making it easy to hold the monitor unit 40 with one hand. It is now possible to do so.

Here, the positions of the operation switches 43a and 43b are set within a range in which the thumb or index finger can be moved while holding the grip part 42 with one hand. It can be easily operated with the thumb and index finger.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG.
The above-mentioned operation switches 43a are gripped with one hand.

By coming into contact with the palm of the hand when operating 43b, it functions as a non-slipper, thereby making it easier to operate with the thumb or index finger.

In this way, according to this embodiment, this monitor unit 4
By providing the grip portion 42 on the 0, it is possible to prevent the monitor unit 40 from being accidentally dropped or fingers from getting caught on the monitor screen without providing a gripping belt or the like that would be a hindrance to carrying. 42 is formed in a shape that fits the human hand, so there is less fatigue when using it for a long time.

Furthermore, by concentrating the operation switches 43a and 43b at the above-mentioned predetermined positions of the gripping portion 42, the gripping portion 42 can be gripped with one hand and easily operated with the thumb and index finger. The usability of this type of monitor unit 40 can be greatly improved.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the monitor units 1 to 4
A rotary volume 46 as shown in FIG. 13 is disposed at the location where the ring finger is positioned when the device is held with one hand.

As shown in FIG. 11, this volume 46 is formed so that its peripheral portion is connected to the grip portion 42 and the road surface, and its central portion is depressed, and the volume can be manipulated by strongly pressing and tracing the ring finger. It is now possible to do so.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the volume 46 from being inadvertently changed by touching the volume 46 with a finger while gripping the grip portion 42 of the monitor unit 1-40.

In addition, this monitor unit 40 is connected to the deck unit 1.
As shown in FIG. 14, the connection cable 50 used when connected to the monitor unit 40 by wire corresponds to the shape of the support connection part (connection part) 44 of the monitor unit 40,
In addition, a jack portion (connected portion) 54 to which a connection wire 51 to the deck unit 1 is attached, a rib 52 of a predetermined shape on the jack portion 54 that partially includes this jack portion 54, and a rib 52 of a predetermined shape on the jack portion 54, Connecting wire 51 located on one side
As described above, the sub-jack 53 is integrally formed with the sub-jack 53 for outputting audio signals and for attaching jacks such as earphones 11P (shown in FIG. 25) and speakers.

The jack portion 54 and the sub-jack 53 are formed parallel to each other as shown in FIG. 14, and are made of relatively heavy metal.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the jack portion 54
The ribs 52 support the monitor unit 40 when the connector is fitted into the support connection portion 44 of the monitor unit 40, and the connection cable 50 functions as a pedestal for the monitor unit 40.

Therefore, if the connection cable 50 having such a structure is used, even when the monitor unit 40 alone is placed on a desk or the like, it can be used by tilting it at a predetermined angle.

Furthermore, by using such a connection cable 50, it is not necessary to provide an audio output terminal that is not necessarily necessary on the monitor unit 40 side, and this monitor unit 4
It is possible to reduce the size, weight, and cost of the zero itself.

Note that the shape of the sub-jack 53 is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may be formed, for example, from a pair of left and right sub-jacks with the jack portion 54 sandwiched therebetween.

Next, the camera unit 60, which is the other part of the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus of the present invention, which is the main part of this embodiment, is shown in FIGS.
This will be explained using FIG.

This camera unit 60, as shown in FIG.
This is a small camera using a small image sensor such as D (charge coupled device), and the small image sensor and microphone are built into a substantially square columnar housing 66.

In addition, on the front surface 60a of this camera unit, there is a lighting section 61 for guiding imaging light from a subject to the above-mentioned small image sensor.
and a sound collecting section 62 for guiding sound to the microphone, and an indicator lamp 63 is provided on the upper surface 60b of the housing 66 to notify that decoy recording is in progress.

Further, this camera unit 60 is provided with a connecting portion 64 that fits into the mounting portion 4 of the deck unit 1. By fitting this connecting portion 64 into the mounting portion 4, the camera unit Mechanical connection and electrical connection between 60 and deck unit 1 are made simultaneously.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, this connecting portion 64 is rotatably attached to the housing 66 of the camera unit 60 by a hinge 111MA.

As a result, while the housing 66 is used horizontally with respect to the deck unit 1 as shown by the solid line in FIG. By rotating the housing 66 and standing it up against the deck unit 1 as shown by the dashed line in the figure, a path for loading and unloading the cassette can be obtained.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, on the base end side of the connecting portion 64 with respect to the housing 66, there is an operation button 65 such as a setting switch for setting a date that is infrequently used and is undesirable if changed carelessly. are arranged, and these operation buttons 65
In the state shown in FIG. 18, that is, in the unused state as shown by the dotted chain line in FIG. It is exposed to the outside and can be operated only in the state shown by the solid line in FIG. 17.

Therefore, when not in use, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as fingers accidentally touching each of the operation buttons 65 and erroneously operating them, and particularly improve usability in a small video camera like the camera unit according to this embodiment. can be improved.

The camera unit according to this embodiment is not limited to the one described above, and may be a waterproof camera unit 70 as shown in FIG. 19, for example.

In other words, this camera unit 70 has the same basic configuration as the camera unit 60 described above, but differs in that the periphery of the housing is covered with a waterproof member 71 and a waterproof microphone 72 is provided. By applying such waterproofing treatment, outdoor photography can be easily performed even in rainy weather.

Furthermore, a sports finder 73 can be attached to the support of the microphone 72.

When using the video system according to this embodiment as described above as a camera unit, the deck unit 1
A grip 80 as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is attached to the handle.

As shown in the figure, the grip 80 has a generally T-shape formed by a leg portion 81 and a horizontal portion (contact portion) 84, and has a male thread 82 provided at the tip of the leg portion 81. It can be easily attached to the deck unit 1 by screwing into the female screws 9 of the decks 1 to 1.

Further, this grip 80 is made of a flexible material such as ABS resin, and its legs 81 are formed in a bellows shape, and a spring 83 is installed inside the legs 81. has been done.

As a result, the grip 80 deforms to some extent depending on the size of the user's hand, making it easy to insert the hand. Furthermore, since the leg portions 81 are expandable and retractable, they can be used in an optimal state as a grip without any special adjustment means.

Furthermore, in the grip 80 according to the present embodiment, four parts 85 corresponding to the fingers are formed inside the horizontal part 84, and the hand can be inserted between the horizontal part 84 of the grip 80 and the deck unit 1. In fact, the backs of eight fingers fit into these recesses 85, thereby improving grip strength.

Furthermore, the grip 80 according to this embodiment as described above can be attached to and removed from the deck unit 1 very easily by screwing it into or out of the deck unit 1.

Therefore, with the grip 80, it is possible to respond more quickly to various uses of this video system than with conventionally known belts, and it is also easy to install. Since it does not require a special tl side for the first grip, it is particularly excellent as a grip for small equipment such as the deck unit 1 according to this embodiment.

Next, a specific usage example of a video system made up of the above-mentioned devices will be explained.

First, when using the deck unit 1 as a camera-integrated video camera, the deck unit 1 must be attached to the 4th section as shown in FIG.
By connecting the connection part 63 of the camera unit 60 to the camera unit 60, the two are combined, and the deck unit 1
Screw on the grip 80.

When the hand is inserted into the grip 80 of the deck unit 1 in this state, the index finger is hooked on the trigger button T formed on the deck unit 1, and also hooks on the corner of the deck unit 1, so that a secure gripping state can be obtained.

Note that the screw 6 of this grip 80 to the deck unit 1
has described the case where it is used as a camera-integrated video, but the same applies to the use as a TV-type video, which will be described later.

In addition, since the bulging portion 10 comes into close contact with the palm of the hand, the holding property can be improved.

In the video system according to this embodiment, the camera unit 60 and the deck unit 1 may be connected by wire, and only the camera unit 60 may be held in the hand to take a picture.

On the other hand, when this video system is used as a TV-integrated video system, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, a tuner unit 3 is connected to the connection part 6 of the deck unit 1.
0, the part 31 is fitted to form a power supply line, and the terminal 36 of the tuner unit is connected to the connection part 4 of the deck unit 1 via a connection adapter and a cord to form a signal line.

Further, the connector section 35 of the tuner unit 30 is fitted into the support connection section 44 of the monitor unit 40 to connect the monitor unit 40 and the tuner units 1 to 30.
In addition to making internal and electrical connections, the battery 38 is attached to the tuner unit 30.

As a result, it is possible to watch television programs using the monitor unit 40, and it is also possible to view reproduced images from the differential five key unit 1.

Note that even in this state, it can be considered that by appropriately using the grip 80, it becomes easier to grip the series of i-devices. The same can be said for combinations of other devices.

Further, the angle of the monitor unit 40 with respect to the deck unit 1 can be arbitrarily set variably depending on the purpose and the amount of light.

Further, as shown in FIG. 24, by standing up the legs 37 provided on the bottom of the tuner unit 30, the entire tuner unit 30 can be placed horizontally and stably on a desk or the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the monitor unit 40
It is also possible to connect it to the deck units 1-1 by wire without going through the tuner unit 30 and use it as a TV-integrated video exclusively for playback.

In this case, connect the connection cable 50 to the monitor unit 4.
0 can be used as a pedestal and placed on a desk or the like, or, for example, in a car, the deck unit 1 can be placed in a bag and only the monitor unit 40 can be held in the hand. . In the state shown in FIG. 25, the earbon IIP is connected to the sub jack 5 of the connection cable 50.
3 and listen to the audio.

In addition, the tuner unit 30 and the monitor unit 40
If you connect only one, you can use it as a regular small TV.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, in the magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to the present invention, since the video camera unit is movable relative to the deck unit according to claim 1, when the camera unit is attached to the deck unit, In addition, it is possible to easily obtain a path for loading and unloading the magnetic recording medium on one side of the deck unit, and it is extremely easy to handle when carrying and storing.

Furthermore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, two modes can be taken by changing the position of the video camera unit: a state in which operation of the operation buttons of the video camera units 1 to 1 is enabled and a state in which the operation is inhibited. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as accidentally touching an operation button such as a switch with a finger and erroneously operating it on a date that is not used often during a movie.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a deck unit which is one of the constituent elements of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view similarly seen from another direction, FIG. 3 is a side view, and FIG. A plan view schematically showing the recording and reproducing mechanism in the deck unit,
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a tuner unit constituting a video system in which the present invention is adopted, FIG. 6 is a plan view showing how the tuner unit and monitor unit are installed, and FIG. 7 (A) and (B) are a front view and a side view showing a connecting VC cover for forming a signal line between a tuner unit and a deck unit, and FIG. 8 is a battery used in a video system in which the present invention is adopted. 9(A) and 9(B) are partially cutaway side and front views showing the battery, and FIG. 10 is an implementation of a monitor unit constituting a video system in which the present invention is adopted. A perspective view showing an example, FIG. 11 is a plan view of the main part,
Fig. 12 is a side view of the main parts, Fig. 13 is a rear view of the main parts, Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the connection cable used in the video system to which the present invention is applied, and Fig. 15 is the same connection. FIG. 16 is a side view showing the state in which the cable is attached to the monitor unit, FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the camera unit which is the other component of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a side view showing the camera unit and the deck unit. A rear view showing the installed state, FIG. 18 is a side view,
FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of another camera unit which is the other component of the present invention; FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a grip used in a video system in which the present invention is adopted; Fig. 21 is a side sectional view, Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the video system employing the present invention when used as a camera-integrated video, and Fig. 23 is similarly used as a TV-integrated video. FIG. 24 is a side view, and FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing an embodiment in which the deck unit and monitor unit are connected by wire. 1...Deck unit, 13...Compact video cassette (magnetic recording medium)
60.70... Camera unit (video camera unit), 65... Operation button, 66... Housing. Patent applicant Kunio Kakiki, Representative of Victor Japan Co., Ltd. (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) ]]

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A portable deck unit that allows a magnetic recording medium to be loaded and unloaded while occupying a predetermined space on one side of the housing, and that records and plays back on the attached magnetic recording medium; A magnetic recording/reproducing device comprising a video camera unit, wherein one video camera unit of the magnetic recording/reproducing device secures a loading/unloading path for the magnetic recording medium with respect to the other deck unit, and A magnetic recording/reproducing device characterized in that it is mounted so that its position can be changed so as to take two modes of blocking. (2) The magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an operation button is provided on the housing of the video camera unit, and when the position of one of the video camera units is displaced, the operation button is moved to the deck unit. A magnetic recording/reproducing device characterized in that it can be displaced to the side to prevent operation from the outside.