JPH0772951B2 - Tape cassette automatic supply selection playback device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in the following order.

A Industrial Field B Outline of the Invention C Prior Art (FIGS. 3 to 5) D Problems to be Solved by the Invention (FIG. 5) E Means for Solving Problems (FIG. 1) ) F action G embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 3 and 5) H Effect of the invention A Industrial field of application The present invention relates to a tape cassette automatic supply selection reproducing apparatus,
In particular, the reproduction and transmission time of a preset video signal can be changed.

B. Summary of the Invention The present invention provides a tape cassette automatic supply selection / reproduction apparatus in which a plurality of tape cassettes having different video signals recorded therein are automatically selected based on a reproduction / transmission list to reproduce and transmit the video signals. By making it possible to change the reproduction and transmission time of the video signal generated during the reproduction and transmission operation, and by changing the display for each step of the change operation, the change operation can be performed accurately,
Also, the time during which the reproduction and transmission time can be changed is expanded to increase the flexibility of the apparatus.

C Conventional Technology A conventional tape cassette automatic supply / selection reproducing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as a cart machine) is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 3, the shelving unit 1 has a plurality of shelves, for example, 40 shelves 1 ₁
Comprising by juxtaposed to 1 ₄₀ for example in the vertical direction, a fourth tape cassette 7 shown in FIG. Is housed in each shelf 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ for recording different video signals. As a video tape recorder (VTR) capable of reproducing the tape cassette 7, for example, 4
The VTRs 8 ₁ to 8 _{4 of the} stands are arranged side by side in the same vertical direction as the direction in which the shelves 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ are arranged.

Shelving system 1 and VTR8 (8 ₁ ~8 ₄₎ adjacent both in cassette carrying device consisting of a guide 3 for guiding the elevator 2 and elevator 2 in the vertical direction is provided in the shelf device 1 via the elevator 2 The tape cassette 7 is transmitted and received between the VTR 8 and the VTR 8.

Elevator 2 receives tape cassette 7 coming is transferred from the shelf 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ of the shelf device 1, a first rack 5 provided for transferring the VTR8 or other shelves 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ of the shelving system , And a second shelf 6 for receiving the tape cassette 7 transferred from the VTR 8 and transferring it to the shelf device 1. Each of the shelves 5 and 6 is provided with a transfer actuator (not shown) for transferring the tape cassette 7 to the shelving device 1 and the VTR 8, and an actuator motor 9 or
10 is controlled to drive the tape cassette 7 to the shelving unit 1 or VTR8.
It is designed to control the transfer. The elevator 2 is moved up and down by an elevator drive device 4.

Therefore, when the tape cassette 7 housed in the predetermined shelf 1 _x (x = 1 to 40) is loaded into the predetermined VTR 8 _y (y = 1 to 4), the elevator drive device 4 is used to load the first shelf. opening of 5 the elevator 2 moves vertically to a position opposite to the opening of a predetermined shelf 1 _x, take out the tape cassette 7 from the shelf 1 _x. After that, the elevator 2 is moved by the elevator drive device 4 to a position where the opening on the VTR8 side of the first shelf 5 faces the opening for opening and removing the cassette of the VTR8 _y , and then the actuator motor 9 is driven to drive the tape cassette 7. VTR 8 _y
Insert into and load.

On the contrary, when the tape cassette 7 loaded in the predetermined VTR 8 _v (v = 1 to 4) is to be stored in the predetermined shelf 1 _w (w = 1 to 40), the elevator 2 uses the second shelf 6 Moves to a position facing VTR8 _v , the tape cassette 7 is inserted, and then the elevator 2 is moved up and down until the second shelf 6 reaches a position facing the predetermined shelf 1 _w , and stopped at that position. tape cassette 7 actuator is driven by a rear actuator motor 10 is accommodated in the rack 1 _w.

The transfer of such a tape cassette 7 is controlled by a controller 14 having a micro computer configuration. The controller 14 controls the transfer and reproduction of the tape cassette 7 based on the reproduction and transmission list stored in the memory 15.

Only one video signal of a broadcasting unit is recorded on one tape cassette 7, for example, a so-called commercial video signal or a video signal of one case of news, and the tape cassette 7 has a rear surface as shown in FIG. As shown, various kinds of data related to the tape recorded contents, such as a shelf number to be stored, a reproduction / transmission start time, a reproduction / transmission time, a title of the recorded contents, etc. are attached. The shelf 5 of the elevator 2 is provided with an optical sensor 12 for detecting the bar code 11, and a detection signal from the optical sensor 12 is given to the control device 14.

The controller 14 when the power of the cart machine is turned on, a sequential tape cassette 7 from all shelves 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ shelf 5
Removed once read the bar code 11 via the optical sensor 12, then return the tape cassette 7 to the original rack 1 ₁ to 1 _40, the read One was a play-out list 20 as shown in FIG. 5 on the basis of the data Create and store in memory 15. Further, for example, the reproduction / transmission list 20 can be separately input via the input device 13 having the key matrix structure, and the reproduction / transmission list 20 thus input is also stored in the memory 15.

Note that the play-out list 20 is displayed on the display device 16 of a CRT configuration, also, the display device 17 _{1-17 40} corresponding to the shelf 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ tape cassette 7 is pulled out is turned Operator It is designed to allow the user to visually check the current situation such as the sending stage.

Here, the items on the playback / sending list 20 are the sending number NO and the tape cassette to which different codes are attached in units of one tape cassette 7 being played and sent once (hereinafter referred to as an event). Title for event 7
TTL, playback of the tape cassette 7 and start sending it as an output signal of the cart machine Playback sending start time (time when the broadcast is started by the next stage broadcasting device) STT, playback sending of the playback signal output from the tape cassette 7 Time (broadcast time) DUR, total time ACT sending output signal, number BN of shelves 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ storing tape cassette 7, number VT of VTR 8 ₁ to 8 ₄₀ loading tape cassette 7 etc. is there. Note that the sending number NO is unrelated to the sending order, and because "BK" in the sending number NO broadcasts the television signal from the television camera device, it represents a blank period during which the cart machine stops the playback transmission operation. There is.

The control unit 14 based on the play-out list 20, the tape cassette 7 from the shelf 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ in accordance with the order of reproduction is taken out, this time, VCR 8 to check the tape cassette 7 on the basis of the bar code 11 One read ₁ 8 ₄₀ is loaded into, to regenerate the event becomes a play-out start time, its shelf 1 and discharges the tape cassette 7 from the VCR 8 ₁ to 8 ₄ When playback ends
₁ to 1 ₄₀ to return, play-out list 20 at the same time the display device on the 16
It is designed to remove that item from.

Here, the VTR8 ₁ ~8 _40, always to be reproduced from now 3
When the tape cassette 7 that has been played back is ejected so that four tape cassettes 7 are loaded, a new tape cassette 7 is immediately loaded according to the playback sending sequence of the event, and each VTR 8 ₁ ... 8 ₄ is always controlled to be in the playback or playback standby state.

In this way, the control device 14 based on the reproduction / sending list 20
Under the control of, the event from any of the VTRs 8 ₁ to 8 ₄ is output as an output video signal, which is output from another cart machine or directly from the television camera device by the switcher in the next stage. The video signal is selectively switched or added with a special effect to be given to the broadcasting device and broadcast.

Thus, the events from the tape cassette 7 are broadcast in a predetermined order for a predetermined period.

D. Problems to be Solved by the Invention By the way, some television programs do not have fixed start time, interruption time, and end time like sports programs. Therefore, the time and broadcast time for broadcasting each event May need to be changed from the contents listed in the playback transmission list.

Therefore, conventionally, each item related to each event can be changed before the reproduction and sending operation of the event is started.

However, in reality, there may be a case where it is desired to change the reproduction and transmission time even after the reproduction and transmission operation of the event is started. For example, the news number may be sent by switching between a so-called live broadcast video signal from the television camera device, for example, a so-called announcer image, and a recorded video image signal (event) reproduced from the tape cassette 7 via the VTR _8. The reproduction and transmission time of the event may be changed in the middle of the reproduction and transmission operation of the event in order to adjust the time for transmitting the live broadcast video signal.

As described above, the conventional apparatus does not allow the change of the reproduction and transmission time for the event during the transmission as described above. Therefore, it cannot be said that it is insufficient as a tape cassette automatic supply selection / reproduction apparatus due to lack of flexibility. It was profitable.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and it is possible to change the set playback sending time of an event during playback sending, and to perform the changing operation accurately. Automatic tape cassette selection It is intended to provide a reproducing device.

In the present invention for solving means above problems to solve E problems, from the shelf device 1 the tape cassette 7 that record different video signals to the shelves 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ of a plurality of stages and stored, respectively, memory Based on the reproduction / sending list 20 stored in 15, the control device 14 causes the predetermined tape cassette 7 to be sequentially taken out, and the plurality of video tape recorders 8 ₁ to 8 ₁ through the cassette carrying devices (2, 3).
8 ₄ It is loaded into a predetermined one, and the video signal is transmitted for the reproduction transmission time DUR of the reproduction transmission list set in advance from the reproduction transmission start time STT of the reproduction transmission list 20, and after the transmission is completed, the tape cassette 7 is returned to the original shelf. 1 ₁ to 1 back to _40, in the tape cassette automatic supplying selection reproducing apparatus to be displayed on the display device 16 the elapsed time play-out with repeated sequentially such operation, controller 14 play-out from the input device 13 during play-out operation When the time resetting mode is instructed, the preset playback sending time DUR is displayed, and when a new playback sending time is input through the input device 13, the new playback sending time is reset and set. When the end command of the reset mode is given through the input device 13, the elapsed time of reproduction and transmission is displayed.

The F-action control device 14 is adapted to allow the preset reproduction transmission time DUR to be changed during the reproduction and transmission operation of the video signal. As a result, the time during which the playback transmission time DUR can be changed is extended, and it becomes easier to respond to cases such as changing the broadcast content.

Further, since the display is changed at each step of the operation of changing the reproduction sending time DUR, the operator can visually check and the input operation can be performed accurately.

G Embodiment An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the case of this embodiment, the controller 14 reproduces the tape cassette 7 loaded in a predetermined VTR 8 based on the reproduction / sending list 20, and when the reproduced event is broadcast, the controller 14
Reference numeral 14 updates and displays the item 30 of the reproduction transmission time DUR in the reproduction transmission list 20 on the display device 16 according to the elapsed time. The memory 15 is provided with a memory air for storing a preset reproduction transmission time (a set reproduction transmission time) and a memory area for storing an elapsed time from the start of broadcasting an event. Item 3 of this event in the playback transmission time DUR, where the remaining time for playback transmission, which is obtained by subtracting the elapsed time from the set playback transmission time, represents the elapsed time.
Display at 0.

For example, if an event whose set reproduction transmission time is 40 seconds is in the reproduction reproduction sequence based on the reproduction transmission list 20, the control device 14
Runs the tape at the running start point (cue-up point) and plays it. At this time, the item 30 of this event of the playback transmission time DUR on the display device 16 is "00:40".
Display 40 seconds. Eventually, when the tape exceeds the broadcast start point (start of message point), the control device 14 divides the control signal CTL picked up from the tape, for example, to form a clock signal having a cycle of 1 second, and based on this clock signal. According to the elapsed time of the playback transmission, the item 30 of the playback transmission time DUR is counted down and displayed as "00:40" → "00:39" → "00:38" ....

When the playback transmission operation progresses and reaches the end point (end of message point) of the broadcast, the playback transmission time that has counted down
The display of item 30 of DUR becomes "00:00", and if the tape is still running beyond the end point of broadcasting, the control device 14 sets the playback sending time DUR of the playback sending time according to the elapsed time beyond the end of message point. When item 30 is counted up as "00:00" → "00:01" → "00:02" ... and the tape finishes running at the end point (end of message over), the count is displayed. Stop counting operation at a value and display it.

In addition to the above configuration, this embodiment has a configuration for changing the set reproduction transmission time during the event reproduction transmission operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the input device 13 has a “REVISE” key 21 as a change command key and an “ENTE” key as an input operation end key.
The R key 22 and the numeric keypad 23 are provided as a part, and the control device 14 controls the “REVISE” key 21 while the event is being played back.
When the key input from is detected, it is determined that the reset mode has been instructed, and the program for changing the set reproduction transmission time shown in FIG. 1 is executed.

That is, the control device 14 starts the program at step SP1 by sensing a key input from the "REVISE" key 21, and then moves to the next step SP2 to reproduce the event being reproduced and transmitted on the display device 16. The cursor is set to the item 30 of the sending time DUR, and at approximately the same time, the process moves to step SP3 to return the item 30 of the playing sending time DUR to the initial set playing sending time stored in the memory 15 and display it.

For example, if the "REVISE" key 21 is pressed at the stage of sending an event for which the set playback sending time is 40 seconds for 15 seconds, the countdown immediately before pressing "REVISE" key 21 causes the display of "00:25" to be executed at step SP3. As a result, the display is changed to "00:40".

When step SP3 is completed, the control device 14 causes the next step S
After moving to P4, the data of the newly set reproduction sending time DUR input by the operator via the ten key 23 of the input device 13 is taken in, and the set reproducing sending time is displayed on the display device 16
Displayed in item 30 of playback transmission time DUR. For example, if the new set playback transmission time is 1 minute, step SP4
By executing the above, “01:00” is displayed in the item 30 of the reproduction transmission time DUR of the display device 16.

When step SP4 is completed, the control unit 14 causes the next step S
Go to P5, and check if there is no mistake in the set playback transmission time that was input. Here, the new set reproduction sending time may be an extension or a shortening of the initial set playing send time. If the new set reproduction transmission time has already elapsed, the processing that is considered to have been completed is performed.

If a positive result is obtained in step SP5, the control device 14 proceeds to step SP7, and if there is a key input from the "ENTER" key 22 of the input device 13, it is judged that an instruction to end the reset mode has been given and a new setting is made. The elapsed time from the start of sending the event is subtracted from the playback sending time to obtain the remaining playing sending time to be displayed at the time of key input, and the process proceeds to the next step SP8 to display the remaining playing sending time.
Displayed in item 30 of playback transmission time DUR. For example, the new setting playback transmission time is 1 minute, and the "ENTER" key 22
"00:41" is displayed in the item 30 of the playback transmission time DUR, which is the time point when is pressed for 19 seconds after the start-of-message point.

When this display ends, the control unit 14 proceeds to step SP9 and returns the program to the main program which counts according to the elapsed time and ends the program for changing the set reproduction sending time.

In the above configuration, the initial set playback transmission time (for example,
40 seconds) is not changed during the replay / delivery operation of the event, the control device 14 determines the replay / delivery time DU on the display device 16 from the time when the tape passes the start-of-message point.
"00:40" according to the elapsed time of playback and transmission of R item 30 →
Countdown like “00:39” → “00:38”…, the tape displays “00:00” at the end of message point,
Count up until the tape running after that is completed.

On the other hand, when there is a change in the initial set reproduction time during the event reproduction and transmission operation, the operation is as follows. Assuming that the initial setting playback transmission time is 40 seconds,
The new set playback transmission time is 1 minute, the "REVISE" key 21 is pressed 15 seconds after the start of message point, and the "ENTER" key 22 is pressed 19 seconds after the start of message point. Suppose

In this case, the control device 14 controls the playback transmission time DU on the display device 16 from the time when the tape has passed the start-of-message point.
"00:40" according to the elapsed time of playback and transmission of R item 30 →
Count down like "00:39" → "00:38".
Eventually, if the "REVISE" key 21 is pressed when the display is "00:25" after 15 seconds have elapsed, the control unit 14 sets the cursor to the item 30 of the playback sending time DUR at step SP2. At the same time, in step SP3, the display is set to "00:40" which represents the initial reproduction transmission time.

After that, the normally input new set playback transmission time "01:00" is displayed in step SP4, the operator is asked to confirm this set time, and when the "ENTER" key 22 is pressed, step SP6 "00:41", which is the time that has already elapsed (19 seconds) is subtracted from the newly set playback transmission time (1 minute), which is the remaining broadcast time, is set and displayed, and counts down as time elapses. .

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the operator can easily recognize the elapsed time of event transmission, and can easily change the set reproduction transmission time during the event transmission operation by a simple operation. . Thus, at each stage during the conversion operation, the initial set reproduction transmission time, the new set reproduction transmission time, etc. are displayed on the display device 16, so that the operator can make a desired change while watching the display. It can be done accurately.

Incidentally, it is conceivable to display the set playback transmission time and the like on the display device 16 instead of displaying it on the display device 16. However, in this case, the operator can see the relationship with the information relating to the playback transmission of other events. Cannot be easily grasped, and it is hard to say that it is a sufficient display.

H Effect of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, the set reproduction transmission time can be changed by a simple operation during the event reproduction transmission operation, and the operation can be accurately performed by visually confirming the operation. It is possible to easily obtain a tape cassette automatic supply / selection reproducing device that can be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a procedure for changing a set reproduction transmission time in an embodiment of a tape cassette automatic supply selection reproduction apparatus according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement of input devices of the apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a layout view including a part of the block of the tape cassette automatic supply / selection reproducing apparatus, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the tape cassette, and FIG. 5 is a table showing a reproduction / sending list. 1 ...... shelving system, 1 ₁ to 1 ₄₀ ...... shelves, 2 ...... elevator, 3
…… Guide, 7 …… Tape cassette, 8 ₁ to 8 ₄ …… VTR, 1
3 ... Input device, 14 ... Control device, 15 ... Memory, 16 ...
Display device, 20 ... Playback transmission list.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A control device for sequentially ejecting predetermined tape cassettes from a rack device in which tape cassettes having different video signals recorded on a plurality of shelves are housed based on a reproduction / sending list stored in a memory. It is loaded into a predetermined one of a plurality of video tape recorders via a cassette carrying device, and the video signal is transmitted and transmitted for a predetermined reproduction reproduction transmission time of the reproduction transmission list from the reproduction transmission start time of the reproduction transmission list. After the completion, the tape cassette is returned to the original shelf via the cassette carrying device, the operation is sequentially repeated, and the elapsed time of reproduction and transmission is displayed on the display device. The preset value is set when the playback device resetting mode is instructed from the input device during playback sending operation. The reproduction reproduction time is displayed, and when a new reproduction transmission time is input through the input device, the new reproduction transmission time is set and displayed again, and the reset mode of the reset mode is displayed through the input device. A tape cassette automatic supply selection reproducing apparatus, characterized in that the elapsed time of reproduction and transmission is displayed when an end command is given.