JPH03291063A - Vcr integrated with camera - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability by devising a mode changeover switch such that the video mode is set in interlocking with the closing of a cover, the changeover function is invalidated when the cover is further closed to select the camera mode forcibly and the function is validated when the cover is opened. CONSTITUTION:Since video and audio input output terminals 6, 7 are not in use at pickup, while a cover 8 is closed, even when a mode changeover switch 10 is in the video mode C, the switch 10 is invalidated by a camera priority switch 12 to obtain a camera mode B. On the other hand, when a monitor or the like is in use at pickup, since the terminals 6, 7 are used, then the cover 8 is opened. The switch 13 is opened, the switch 10 is validated and the video mode C is changed into the camera mode B. When a video tape is monitored, since the terminals 6, 7 are used, the cover 8 is opened, a switch 13 is opened and the switch 10 is valid, but no mode changeover is required because the video mode is selected. Thus, the operability is improved to prevent mis- operation.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <Industrial application field> The present invention relates to a camera-integrated VTR that is easy to operate.

<Prior Art> Recording/playback type VTRs equipped with not only a shooting function but also a playback function have become common among camera-integrated VTRs.

Therefore, there is an advantage that the photographed contents can be easily played back and checked. In particular, 8mm video cameras are capable of recording for long periods of time, so television broadcasts can be input from outside, recorded, played back, and enjoyed.

As described above, since camera-integrated VTRs have become multi-functional, their operation has become more complex than those dedicated to recording.

Various methods have been adopted for the operation, but generally, first, the power switch is turned on, and then the camera mode or video mode is selected using the mode switch. When the camera mode is selected, a shooting start button is pressed to start shooting, and the shot video signal is recorded on a videotape. When the video mode is selected, the user presses the playback button to play back images recorded on the videotape, or records video signals from an external input on the videotape, or performs fast-forwarding and rewinding operations.

However, such an operation method places emphasis on identifying the camera mode and the video mode, so the camera mode is not easy to use.

In other words, there is no problem even if it takes a little time and the operations become complicated during playback, but in order to make sure to take advantage of the unique shooting opportunities, it is necessary to make the shooting operations easier and more error-free. .

Therefore, as another operation method, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, there is a method in which a power mode switch 1 is provided which functions as both a power switch and a mode switch. This power mode switch 1 has three modes: power off A, camera mode B, and video mode C, and any one of these three modes A to C can be selected. Here, if power off A is selected, the power is not turned on and no power is consumed. When video mode C is selected, the power is turned on, and by operating operation switch 2, playback, recording,
You can perform operations such as fast forwarding and rewinding. On the other hand, even if camera mode B is selected, the power will not be turned on. In order to turn on the power, it is necessary to switch to standby D by turning a separately provided camera switch 3, as shown in FIG.

After switching the camera switch 3 to standby D, pressing the shooting start/stop button 4 allows shooting to start. When the shooting start/stop button 4 is pressed twice, shooting is interrupted.

Furthermore, even if the power mode switch 1 is switched to camera mode B, if the camera switch 2 is switched to camera off E, the power will not be turned on, no power will be consumed, and there is no need to worry about the battery dying.

This operation method places emphasis on camera mode B, and once camera mode B is selected using the power mode switch 1, it is only necessary to set the camera switch 3 to camera off E or standby D. In other words, if the camera mode B is always selected with the power mode switch 1, the power will not be turned on even if the power is not turned off A°.

In addition, even if the camera switch 3 is set to standby, the shooting start/stop button 4 can be pressed for a certain period of time, for example, about 5 minutes.
If is not pressed, the power is automatically turned off to protect the battery.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> However, the conventional operating method shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 requires the use of the power mode switch 1 and the camera switch 2, which makes it difficult for first-time users or occasional users. has the disadvantage that it is easy to misunderstand the operation.

For example, if you select camera mode B with power mode switch l and set camera switch 3 to camera off E,
Even though the power is not turned on, the user may mistakenly think that the power mode switch l needs to be turned off. The power mode switch 1 needs to be turned off A only when video mode C is selected and the operation is completed.

Furthermore, when attempting to switch the power mode switch I from camera mode B to power off A, video mode C may be selected by mistake. When video mode C is selected in this way, the power is turned on and the battery may run down without you even realizing it.

For this reason, I was often unable to use it for important camera opportunities.

Note that the reason why the auto-off function was not activated when video mode C was selected is because it is considered that a household AC power source is generally used when using the video mode.

Further, even if a camera-integrated VTR has a playback function, the playback function is only used when dubbing or checking the contents taken while traveling. Therefore, it is desirable to give priority to the photographing function as much as possible and switch to camera mode unconsciously.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a camera-integrated VTR that further emphasizes the photographing function of the camera-integrated VTR and whose operation is easier and more reliable. It is something to do.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The first configuration of the present invention to achieve the above object includes a camera mode in which a photographed video signal is recorded on a recording medium, and a video mode in which the video signal recorded on the recording medium is reproduced. In a camera-integrated VTR that has a mode selector switch that switches between
The cover also covers the mode changeover switch so as to be openable and closable, and is provided with an operation mechanism for switching the mode switch to video mode by the action of closing the cover, and further disables the function of the mode changeover switch by the action of closing the cover. The present invention is characterized in that it is provided with a camera priority switch that forcibly switches to the camera mode and activates the mode switch when the cover is opened.

Further, a second configuration of the present invention to achieve the above object is a camera having a mode changeover switch for switching between a camera mode for recording shot video signals on a recording medium and a video mode for reproducing video signals recorded on the recording medium. Integrated VT
In R, there is a camera priority switch that disables the mode selection switch and forcibly switches to camera mode when the connection pin is pulled out from the external input/output terminal, and a camera priority switch that disables the mode selection switch and forcibly switches to camera mode when the connection pin is not inserted from the external input terminal. The present invention is characterized in that an operating mechanism is provided for enabling the changeover switch and switching the mode switch to video mode.

・〈Operation〉 When the cover is closed, the camera priority switch disables the mode changeover switch and forces the camera mode, so no matter which mode the mode changeover switch is set to when the cover is closed, the camera mode will not change. Become. Therefore, it is possible to take a picture immediately.

Thereafter, by opening the cover, the camera priority switch will enable the mode changeover switch. Immediately after opening the cover, the mode selector switch is set to video mode, so you can connect it to a monitor and play it back. In addition, as a special method of use, if you want to take a picture with the cover open, switch the mode changeover switch to camera mode.

Also, if the connection pin is not inserted into the external input/output terminal, the camera priority switch disables the mode selection switch and forces the camera mode. Even if it is in the camera mode, it will be in the camera mode. Therefore, it is possible to take an image immediately.

Thereafter, by inserting the connection pin, the camera priority switch enables the mode changeover switch. Immediately after pulling out the connection pin, the mode selector switch is set to video mode, so you can continue shooting. As a special usage, if you want to take pictures with the connection pin inserted into the external input/output terminal, switch the mode selector switch to video mode.

<Example> Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on an example shown in the drawings.

1 and 2 show a camera-integrated VTR according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in both figures, the main body 5 has a video input/output terminal 6 and an audio input/output terminal 7 arranged side by side as external input/output terminals, and a cover 8 covering these terminals 6 and 7 is attached via a hinge 9. It can be opened and closed freely.

A mode changeover switch 10 and a video operation switch are provided on the inner surface of the cover 8, and are connected to the main body 5 by a flexible cable (not shown).

Here, the mode changeover switch lO is of a sliding type, and by operating the operating protrusion left and right in Figure 1 (up and down in Figure 2), you can turn off the power A1 camera mode B or video mode as described above. It is possible to select any one of the three modes of C.

Further, a tapered recess 12 is provided as a mechanism for switching the mode changeover switch IO to video mode C with the cover 8 closed. This recess 12 is provided on the main body side at a position facing the mode changeover switch 10 when the cover 8 is closed.
It has an inclined surface that guides the operation protrusion from the power off A or camera mode B position to the video mode C position. Therefore, by the operation of closing the cover 8, the recess 1
2 and the video mode C will be switched to video mode C unconsciously. Further, even if the cover 8 is opened, the mode changeover switch 8 remains in the video mode unless operated intentionally.

On the other hand, on the side of this recess 12 is a camera priority switch 13.
is located. This camera priority switch is a push button type switch, and when turned on by the operation of closing the cover 8, it disables the mode changeover switch 8 and forcibly selects camera mode B. Therefore, when the cover 8 is closed, the mode selector switch 8
No matter which mode you switch to, camera mode B takes priority due to the camera priority switch. Further, when the cover 8 is opened, the mode changeover switch 8 becomes effective.

In the camera-integrated VTR of this embodiment having the above configuration, the photographing function is given more importance than the playback function, so the operability is improved and the risk of erroneous operation is reduced.

For example, when photographing, the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio input/output terminal 7 are not used because the video is generally not displayed on the monitor. For this reason, the photograph is taken with the cover 8 closed. When the cover 8 is closed, even if the mode selector switch 10 is switched to video mode C, the camera priority switch 1
2, the mode changeover switch IO is disabled and switched to camera mode B. Therefore, the camera mode B has been selected unconsciously, and the user can then easily take a picture by setting the camera switch 3 to standby D and pressing the photography start/stop switch 4.

On the other hand, when displaying images on a monitor etc. during shooting,
Since video input/output terminal 6 and audio input/output terminal 7 are used,
Cover 8 can be opened. At this time, camera priority switch 1
3 is turned off, mode selector switch 8 is enabled,
It becomes possible to operate. Since the mode changeover switch 8 is in video mode C immediately after the cover 8 is opened, it is necessary to consciously switch to camera mode B, but it is not thought to be a great deal of effort.

Furthermore, when viewing images recorded on a videotape on a monitor, the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio input/output terminal 7 are used, so the cover 8 can be opened. At this time, the camera priority switch 13 is turned off, and the mode changeover switch 8 is activated and becomes operable. The mode changeover switch 8 changes to video mode C immediately after the cover 8 is opened.
Therefore, there is no need to consciously switch to camera mode B.

In this embodiment, a video operation switch 1 is provided on the inner surface of the cover 8.
1, the appearance is neat and has the advantage of being organized in terms of design.

In the above embodiment, the mode changeover switch 8 was provided on the cover 8, but it may be provided on the main body side as in the second embodiment shown in FIG. This has the advantage of not requiring the use of flexible cables. The other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment described above.

FIG. 4 relates to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the cover 8 is not used, and the video input/output terminal 6, the audio output terminal 7, and the connection pin 14 are inserted and removed.
It is designed to emphasize the shooting function.

That is, an operating rod 15 is disposed coaxially inside the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio output terminal 7, and a 9.
An arm 16 bent at 0 degrees is pivotally attached. This arm 16 is rotatably supported by a pin I7 at a bending point, and is biased in one direction by a spring 18. A camera priority switch 13 is arranged within the rotation range of this arm 16, and when the rod 15 is moved in the axial direction of the fourth center left against the spring 18, the camera priority switch 13 is moved.
3 is turned off, and the mode changeover switch 1O becomes effective.

When the rod 15 is not moved, it is biased in the opposite direction by the spring 18, the camera priority switch I3 is turned on, and the mode changeover switch 10 is disabled.

A mode changeover switch 8 is disposed within the rotation range of the other end of the arm 16, and a cover 19 that covers this switch 8 is disposed.
is provided at the other end of the arm 16. This cover 19
When the rod 15 is moved in the axial direction of the fourth middle left side against the spring 18, it opens and the mode changeover switch 10 is exposed and can be operated. When the rod 15 is not moved, the arm 16 is biased by the spring 18 to move the operation protrusion of the mode changeover switch 10 to switch to the video mode.

Therefore, when photographing, the connection pin 14 is not inserted into the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio output terminal 7 because the camera is not observed on a monitor or the like while fishing on a boat. Therefore, the rod 15 does not move, the camera priority switch I3 is turned on, and the camera mode B is forcibly switched.

Also, when observing on a monitor or the like during shooting, the connecting pin 14 is inserted into the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio output terminal 7, so the rod 15 moves in the axial direction and the arm 16 The camera priority switch 13 is turned off. Therefore, although it is necessary to switch the mode selector switch 10 to the video mode, it is not considered to be a significant effort.

On the other hand, when dubbing a videotape, etc., the connecting pin 14 is inserted into the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio output terminal 7, so the rod I5 moves in the axial direction and the arm 16 rotates, giving priority to the camera. Switch 13 is turned off. At this time, the mode changeover switch IO has already been switched to video mode B, and there is no need to operate it.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. This embodiment relates to a modification of the third embodiment.

That is, as shown in both figures, a cylindrical slider is attached to the outer periphery of the video input/output terminal 6 and the audio output terminal 7 so as to be slidable in the axial direction, and is attached to the right side in Fig. 5 by a spring 20. Forced. A camera priority switch 13 is arranged on the left side of the slider 20 in FIG. . As shown in FIG. 6, the mode changeover switch IO is arranged on the side of the slider 19, and its operation projection engages with one end of the bent arm 21. This arm 21 is rotatably attached at its bending point by a pin 22, and a pin 23 protruding from the other end is attached to the slider 19.
It fits into an L-shaped groove 24 formed in. Therefore, when the arm 21 rotates around the pin 22 due to the axial movement of the slider 19, the mode changeover switch 1
0 mode will be switched.

In this embodiment, as in the above-described embodiments, emphasis is placed on the camera mode, and erroneous operations are reliably prevented.

In the above-described embodiment, the output terminal and the input terminal are commonly used as external input/output terminals, but the present invention is not limited to this, and separate terminals may be used.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above in detail based on the embodiments, the present invention places more emphasis on the camera mode, thereby eliminating erroneous operations and preventing missed photographic opportunities.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a camera-integrated V according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
A perspective view of the TR, Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram of the main parts in Figure 1, and Figure 3 is a perspective view of the TR.
The figure shows a camera-integrated VTR according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a sectional view of a main part of a camera-integrated VTR according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view of a main part of a camera-integrated VTR according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure, 6th
The figure is a view taken along the line B--B in FIG. 5, and FIGS. 7 and 8 are perspective views of a conventional camera-integrated VTR, respectively. In the drawing, 6 is a video input/output terminal, 7 is an audio input/output terminal, 8 is a mode selection switch, 9 is a hinge, 10 is a cover 11 is a video operation switch, 12 is a recess, 13 is a camera priority switch, 14 is for connection 15 is a rod, 16.21 is an arm, 17.22.23 is a pin, 18.20 is a spring, 19 is a cover 4 and is an L-shaped groove.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) It has a mode changeover switch that switches between a camera mode that records the shot video signal on a recording medium and a video mode that plays back the video signal recorded on the recording medium, and a cover that covers the external input/output terminal so that it can be opened and closed. In the camera-integrated VTR, the cover also covers the mode changeover switch so as to be openable and closable, and is provided with an operation mechanism for switching the mode switch to the video mode by the action of closing the cover, furthermore, the cover is further provided with an operation mechanism that changes the mode switch to the video mode by the action of closing the cover. A camera-integrated VTR characterized in that a camera priority switch is provided for forcibly switching to camera mode by disabling the function of the changeover switch, and for enabling the mode switch when the cover is opened. (2) For connection to an external input/output terminal in a camera-integrated VTR that has a mode changeover switch that switches between a camera mode for recording shot video signals on a recording medium and a video mode for playing back video signals recorded on a recording medium. a camera priority switch that disables the mode selector switch and forcibly switches to camera mode when the pin is pulled out; and a camera priority switch that enables the mode selector switch and forcibly switches to camera mode when the connection pin is not inserted from the external input terminal; A camera-integrated V is characterized by being provided with an operation mechanism for switching the camera to video mode.
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