JPS6180583A - Video cassette recording and tape converter - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a two-person videocassette recording device that allows pre-recorded material to be transferred to blank tape within a single device. ``Conventional video cassette recorders (VAR) known up to now receive a video cassette with pre-recorded material thereon for viewing, or a video tape cassette for recording onto tape from a television signal. Only a single hole is provided. If a user is using VOR to view a previously recorded program, he or she cannot simultaneously use VCjR to record it. Thus, if it was desired to record material from a prerecorded tape onto a blank tape, it was necessary to utilize a second video cassette recorder in conjunction with the first VCR. In this case, one 'V
The OR could be used for recording, while the other vCR would be used to play back pre-recorded tapes.

The present invention is directed to a videocassette recording and taping device that includes at least two holes for receiving a videotape cassette therein. The output selection switch selects between the output signal from the first or second video cassette and the output signal from the first or second video cassette.
and a video output to the monitor from a plurality of signals including an input to the CR. Other standard signals that are selectively directed through the output selection switch include television tuners, video lines, and cameras. A second selection switch is also provided for selecting the desired recording input. One of the lines connected to this switch is also connected directly to a second video cassette recorder. Thus, the pre-recorded tape placed in the second video cassette recorder can be recorded onto the blank tape cassette placed in the first hole, while the selection of programs for the monitor can be recorded on the original tape cassette placed in the first hole. Not restricted by things. It will also be appreciated that the present invention presents the advantage that previously recorded tape can be viewed during subsequent recordings.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description proceeds and is considered in conjunction with the accompanying descriptive drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring now to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1, there is depicted a combined video cassette recording and taping apparatus, indicated generally at 10.

Apparatus 10 is contained within a single housing, shown generally at 11, and includes a dual arrangement therein to receive a conventional videotape cassette, as described. The first hole 12 (indicated by %IN in Figure 1) is used not only to play back a pre-recorded videotape placed in the cassette, but also to record onto a blank videotape cassette. can also be used. The second hole 14 (indicated at 1211 in FIG. 1) is used to play the prerecorded tape on the monitor. An output selection switch 16 is located at the front of the housing 11 below the hole 14 to select the line that is connected to the video monitor for viewing, as described. Record selection switch 18
is also placed under the hole 12 in the front of the housing 11, and then the program or pre-recorded material is placed in the hole 12.
Provision is made to select the input line to be recorded on the blank videotape cassette inserted therein.

Record selection switch 18 is used only when a blank tape is inserted into hole 12 for recording thereon.

Referring now to FIG. 2, a video cassette recording and taping apparatus embodying the present invention is schematically depicted. In this regard, it is understood that electronic components such as those depicted in block diagram form are constructed in conventional circuit diagrams well known in the art. As shown in FIG.
0, a video input directed through an isolation amplifier 22, a camera video input socket 24 and a second video cassette recorder which accepts a video tape cassette by hole 14. All input signals are selectively directed into a first video cassette recorder which is approached through hole 12 and recorded onto a blank tape placed therein. A selection switch 1B selects the input desired to be recorded on the blank tape from among the four input lines. Also, although the inputs are shown as being directed to recorder 12, the device could be configured to use a conventional common bus for the inputs.

The input signal may be directed to a television monitor for video display thereon. For this purpose, the output selection switch 16 is moved through its switch positions 1-4 to the appropriate position to select the desired signal among the four inputs and connect it to the television monitor.

In addition, the selection switch 18 is in its switch positions 1-
4, select the input line to the first video cassette recorder 12, and use it to connect directly to the television monitor. As shown in FIG. 2, the first video cassette recorder 1 as selected by the output switch 16
The output line from 2 is connected through its switch position 6 to a video monitor for viewing. The monitor may select the appropriate output channel and display the received signal via the output selection switch 16 using conventional means known to those skilled in the art.

The combination of selection switches 16 and 18, as incorporated in the present invention, allows for a richer range of operations not available with previously known single-hole VCR devices of the prior art. By utilizing the dual VOR recorder device of the present invention, it is now possible to select a television program using the selection switch 18 either through the television tuner 20 connected to switch position 4 or through the video input connected to switch position 3. Or, a camera connected to switch position 2 will record the power and simultaneously display on the TV monitor.
It becomes possible to view the pre-recorded tape inserted into the second hole 14 and which can be operated by passing the second VOR and moving the selection switch 16 to position 4. Using the present invention, material such as that previously recorded on a tape inserted into the video cassette recorder hole 14 can be placed by placing the selection switch 18 in position 1, while placing the selection switch 16 in position 5. Duplication is also possible by playing back previously recorded programs that have been accomplished.

In this manner, the material previously recorded on the cassette tape placed in the hole of the second VCH, for example with the commercials removed, is transferred onto the blank cassette tape placed in the hole of the -VCH. I can edit it. The cassette tape placed in the hole of the second VOH is then visible, while the structured deformation is created in the hole of the -VOH.

Referring now to FIG. 3, a modified version of the invention is depicted in which a prerecorded videotape cassette is normally compatible with a blank videotape cassette to which prerecorded information is to be transferred. It has application in cases where Currently, two so-called video cassette recorder devices are in use. One device is commonly referred to as the VH8' system, and is designed to play 71S tapes. The other system currently available is known as the 1Bθta' system and is used in conjunction with a Sony Betamax video cassette recorder. Betamax cassettes are only stored inside the Beta VOH hole. Thus, while Beta tape cassettes can be accommodated in VaS systems, and vice versa, VHB tape cassettes are incompatible with Beta systems.

It is sometimes desirable to play Beta-reduced video cassette tapes on a VHS system, and similarly, there are particular advantages to playing daily tapes occasionally on a Beta system. A modification of the present invention, as depicted in FIG. 3, allows for dual use of VNS tapes or Beta tapes within the same video cassette recorder.

With particular reference now to FIG. 3, the diagrammatically depicted circuit, which includes known components in block form, is conceptually similar to the apparatus disclosed in FIG. 2, discussed above. Similar. The apparatus depicted in FIG. 3 also includes a dual arrangement, with each hole having a first video cassette recorder, shown at 26 in FIG. Have contact with those who are used to receive. A second hole in the device has communication with a second video cassette recorder, shown at 2B in FIG. . The VCR is adapted to receive a television signal in communication with a television tuner 20, a video input directed to an isolation amplifier 22, and a camera video input in communication with the apparatus via a receiver 24. A selection switch 30 is provided to select the input into the -VOR, with switch positions numbers 1 to 1.
Contains 4. Switch position 1 for selection switch 30 directs the signal from the television tuner into the -VOR. Switch position 2 directs the signal from isolation amplifier 22 into the -vCR, and switch position 3 directs the signal from the camera video into the -vCR. The second selection switch 32 and its corresponding switch positions 1-4 are switch 3
0 and its switch position and also directs the signal from the input into a Beta system (9) such as represented by a second video cassette recorder. is directed to the second VOH via switch position 1,
On the other hand, the signal from the isolation amplifier 22 is directed to the second vaIt via switch position 2 of the selection switch 32, and switch position 2 also directs the signal from the camera video to the second vaIt.
Direct to R.

Both the -th VOR and the near OR are designed to play back rather than record. This is contrary to the device depicted in FIG. The purpose of the dual system, as described above, is to enable a VHS cassette located in the -VOR to record information from a beta tape that remains in the second VOR. Switch position 4 on both switch selection switches 30 and 32 connects the output of the -th VCH to the second vCR, or vice versa, connects the output of the second vCR to the -van. It is possible to record information from a tape placed in the VCR onto a tape placed in the second VCjR, and conversely, information on a tape placed in the second VOH may be recorded in the -VOH. It is possible to record onto a tape that has been written.

As previously noted in connection with the form of the invention depicted in FIG. 2, the output switch shown at 34 is operable to prepare the prerecorded tape for desired playback on a television monitor. . As shown in FIG. 3, the television tuner is connected directly to the television monitor via switch position 1. The video line passing through isolation amplifier 22 is also connected to the television monitor via switch position 2 of switch 34. Similarly, camera video 24 can be connected to a television monitor via switch position 3 of switch 34. To record information from the television monitor onto the tape placed in -vcR, switch 3° is moved to its switch position 1. Moshi-Vc
Assuming that the tape placed in R has been previously recorded, and it is desired to view this tape information on the monitor, selection switch 34 is moved to switch position 5. If a blank Beta tape is placed in the second VOH, it is possible to record a television program thereon by moving selection switch 32 to its position 1. If the beta tape remaining in the second VCa has pre-recorded material on it, and it is desired to play this material on the television monitor, then select switch 34 is in position Moved by 7.

A combination device such as that depicted in FIG. . Furthermore, the device has the possibility of transferring information from Beta tape to blank VH8 tape, and conversely, the device can convert information from VHS tape onto Beta tape.

It is also understood that various changes and modifications to the embodiments of the invention as described above will be apparent to those skilled in the art. For example, in an apparatus such as that depicted in both FIGS. 2 and 3, a video cassette recorder such as that depicted therein can be configured for both recording and playback. This and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is therefore intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the following claims.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the housing of a combined videocassette recording and taping apparatus as embodied within the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of the video cassette recording and recording combination apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic illustration of a proposed modification of the subject invention. 2, reference numeral 11 is a housing, 12 is a first hole, 1
4 is a second hole, 16 is an output selection switch, 18 is a recording selection switch, and 20 is a television tuner.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A combination videocassette recording and taping device for use with a television monitor, comprising: a housing; a first videocassette recorder located within the housing having a hole into which a videotape cassette can be inserted; a second video cassette recorder placed within the housing and having a hole into which a video tape cassette can be inserted, one of the video cassette recorders having a video tape cassette placed in the hole thereof; It is now possible to reproduce the information contained above,
and another videocassette recorder adapted to record information on another videotape cassette placed in a hole thereof, and means for conditioning the television signal; A selected signal from at least the television signal conditioning means and the second video cassette recorder is connected so that the selected signal is recorded on a video tape cassette inserted into a hole in the first video cassette recorder. switch means for transmitting an output signal selected from at least the adjusted television signal, the output signal from the second video cassette recorder, and the output signal from the first video cassette recorder to the television; and an output selection switch directed to the monitor. 2. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the output selection switch is also connectable to an output signal derived from an input signal directed into the video cassette recorder. 3. Socket means is disposed within the housing to receive a camera video input, and the switch means is adapted to selectively connect the camera video input with the first video cassette recorder; Claim 1, wherein the signals received in the first video cassette recorder are directed to the television monitor by connecting the output of the first video cassette recorder to the television monitor. equipment. 4. said first video cassette recorder is arranged to record material on a videotape placed in a hole thereof from a previously recorded tape cassette placed in a hole of said second video cassette recorder; 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus is adapted to reproduce recorded material on a television monitor. 5. The second video cassette recorder is arranged to play only the material contained on the video tape cassette placed in the hole of the second video cassette recorder. equipment. 6. Both video cassette recorders record information as contained from a previously recorded tape cassette placed in the hole of the other video cassette recorder onto a tape cassette placed in its hole. and a tape cassette which is arranged to play a tape cassette, wherein the hole in one recorder is not compatible with receiving a tape cassette that is receivable in the hole in the other recorder. equipment.