JP2001352503A - Entertainment device and monitor used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an entertainment device that can display a video image and reproduce sound by itself or even when the entertainment device is connected to a television receiver and to provide a monitor used for it. SOLUTION: The entertainment device is provided with a device body 1 that generates and outputs an audio signal and a video signal and with a monitor 90 that is mounted on the device body 1, outputs a sound and displays a video signal outputted from the device body 1. The device body 1 is provided with a container section, on the upper side of which an optical disk is mounted and an opening/closing cover 13 that covers the container section. The monitor 90 can maintain each attitude such that the monitor 90 is placed in overlapping with the cover 13 and the monitor 90 is apart from the cover in a state that a display device 911 can be seen from the front side of the device body 1 and mounted on the device body 1 at least in a turnable state between the attitudes.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an entertainment apparatus for generating and outputting an audio signal, a video signal, and the like, and more particularly to, for example, a CD (Compact Disk) and a DVD (Division).
gital VersatileDisk), CD-ROM (Compact Disk)
Read Only Memory), DVD-ROM (DVD Read Only)
The present invention relates to an entertainment device that reads information from a recording medium such as a memory and generates and outputs an audio signal, a video signal, and the like, and a monitor device used for the entertainment device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An entertainment device using an optical disk such as a game machine, a CD, or a DVD player includes a disk device including an optical pickup unit and a CPU (Central Processes).
singUnit) and a circuit board on which the image processing unit is mounted, and a housing for housing these. And
This type of entertainment apparatus detects image information, audio information, and the like recorded on an optical disc by an optical pickup unit, and performs arithmetic processing by a CPU and an image processing unit to generate a video signal, an audio signal, and the like. Is output. In an external display device, a video signal and an audio signal
Plays image information and audio information recorded on the optical disk.

[0003] Many entertainment devices of this type are generally connected to a television receiver and used as a display device. The reason is that users of this type of entertainment device,
Most home users have a television set. That is, by using a television receiver as a display device, it is possible to omit a unique display device and to manufacture the display device at a small size and at low cost.

[0004]

However, with the spread of this type of entertainment apparatus, the era of one in one family to one in one person has been approached. For this reason, it is conceivable that there is a demand that the user wants to be able to enjoy games, videos, music, and the like even without being connected to the television receiver. Also, if there is a person who wants to enjoy the original television program on the television receiver, it is not possible to play a game or the like, so an entertainment device that can play a game without relying on the television receiver has been developed. is necessary.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide an entertainment device which can display a video and reproduce sound even when connected to a television receiver or by itself.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a monitor device for displaying video and reproducing sound in an entertainment device.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an entertainment apparatus for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal by generating an audio signal and a video signal. An output device body,
A monitor device attached to the device main body for performing audio output and image display based on audio signals and video signals output from the device main body, wherein the device main body has an optical disc mounted on an upper side thereof. And a cover that can be opened and closed is provided to cover the housing, and the monitor device is placed in a state of being overlapped with the cover, and in a state separated from the cover, the device main body. An entertainment device capable of maintaining various postures in which the display unit can be viewed from the front of the device and being attached to the device main body at least in a rotatable state between the postures.

Further, in order to achieve the multi-purpose of the present invention,
A second aspect of the present invention is a monitor device connected to a device main body of an entertainment device for displaying an image based on a video signal output from the device, and having a display device for displaying an image. A monitor portion, a fixing portion for connecting and fixing the monitor portion to the device main body, and when the monitor device is connected and fixed to the device main body, connected to the signal output terminal to receive a signal from the signal output terminal. A signal input terminal, wherein the monitor unit and the fixed unit are rotatably connected to each other.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, an entertainment device capable of playing a game will be described as an example. This entertainment device can, of course, also perform video reproduction, music reproduction, and the like, in addition to games.

[0010] The entertainment device of the present embodiment comprises:
As shown in FIG. 7, an apparatus main body 1 for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal, and an audio output and an image connected to the apparatus main body 1 based on the audio signal and the video signal output from the apparatus main body 1. And a monitor device 90 for displaying. The monitor device 90 is detachably attached to the device main body 1. The monitor device 90 maintains each posture in a state where the display unit (display device) can be viewed from the front of the device main body 1 in a state where the monitor device 90 is positioned to overlap the upper surface of the device main body 1 and in a state where the monitor device 90 is separated from the upper surface of the device main body 1. And can be attached to the main body of the apparatus at least in a state of being rotatable between those postures. Therefore, in the entertainment device of the present embodiment, the game or the like can be enjoyed only by the device main body 1 with the monitor device 90 removed.

FIG. 1 shows a typical mode of use when the entertainment apparatus of the present embodiment is used only in the apparatus main body 1 in a living room 100. In the example of FIG. 1, a television receiver 3 that outputs video, audio, and the like to an apparatus main body 1
And a controller 2 which is an operation device for sending an instruction to the entertainment apparatus 1 is connected.

When the entertainment device is used as a game device, for example, it reads out a game program or the like recorded on an optical disk or the like and executes it in response to an instruction from the controller 2 operated by a user (game player). Things. Note that the entertainment device controls the progress of the game, image display, sound output, and the like when the game is executed.

The main body 1 of the entertainment apparatus
Is an optical disk device 6 as shown in FIGS.
0, and a circuit board 40 that performs information processing to generate a signal, and a housing 10 that houses these. The optical disc device 60 is arranged on the upper side of the housing 10, and the circuit board 40 is arranged on the lower side of the housing 10. The optical disk device 60 and the circuit board 40 read signals recorded on a recording medium (CD4 in the example shown in FIG. 3) mounted on the optical disk device 60, generate audio signals and video signals, and output the signals. Construct a generation unit.

The housing 10 is made of ABS resin, has an upper case 11 for accommodating the main body of the apparatus, and a lower case 12, and is formed in a planar square shape.

The upper case 11 covers the inside of the apparatus from above. A lid 13 having a substantially circular shape in a plane is provided at a central portion of the upper case 11. A recording medium storage section 14 is provided inside the lid section 13 (FIG. 3).

On the upper surface of the upper case 11, on the left side of the lid 13, there is provided a power button 15 which is operated when the power of the apparatus is turned on or off. On the upper surface of the upper case 11, on the right side of the lid 13,
An opening / closing button 16 having a built-in locking member (not shown) that moves forward and backward with respect to the lid 13 to open and close the lid 13 is provided.

The end of the lid 13 is rotatably attached to the upper case 11. As shown in FIG. 3, a coil spring 17 wound around a rotation axis of the lid 13 is provided between the base of the lid 13 and the upper case 11.
Is provided. The lid 13 has a structure that opens and closes using the urging force of the coil spring 17.

Specifically, when the open / close button 16 is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 2, the engagement of the built-in locking member with the lid 13 is released, and the lid 1 is biased by the coil spring 17.
3 is opened, and the recording medium accommodating portion 14 is exposed. A chucking member 62 for holding an optical disc 4 such as a CD as a recording medium is provided in the recording medium accommodating section 14. When the optical disc 4 is mounted on the chucking member 62, the lid 13 is closed, and the power button 15 is pressed, the power of the apparatus main body is turned on, and the recorded contents of the optical disc 4 can be reproduced.

On the front side of the housing 10 in FIG.
One opening 18 is formed. In the two openings 18 arranged in the upper stage, a memory card connecting portion 43A mounted on a circuit board 40 constituting the apparatus main body is arranged. Similarly, the circuit board 4 is provided in the two openings 18 arranged in the lower stage.
The controller connection unit 43B mounted on the “0” is disposed. The opening 18 in which the memory card connection portion 43A is arranged is closed by a shutter 18A. When the leading end of the memory card is pushed in, the shutter 18A opens, and the memory card is connected to the memory card connection section 43A.
It can be connected to.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6, a video signal recorded on a recording medium such as an optical disc is provided on the rear side of the housing 10, that is, on the side opposite to the side surface on which the opening 18 is formed. Various signals such as audio signals are transmitted to the television receiver 3
Opening 19 for exposing the signal output terminal for output to
A and an opening 19B for exposing a power connector for receiving power supply from the external power supply to the apparatus main body. A monitor device 90 is provided on the rear side of the housing 10.
Are provided with two screw holes 125 for connecting the to the housing 10. FIG. 7 shows a state where the monitor device 90 is connected to the housing 10.

The signal generation unit housed in the housing 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a circuit board 40 for controlling the apparatus body 1 and metal shield plates 51, 52 laminated on the circuit board 40 and covering the front and back surfaces of the circuit board 40.
A disk device 60 including an optical pickup unit 61 placed in contact with the upper surface side of the shield plate 51; and an aluminum heat sink 70 as a radiator of the three-terminal regulator 46.

On the circuit board 40, C serving as an arithmetic processing unit is provided.
In addition to mounting various circuit elements including the PU 41 and the image processing unit 42, a connection unit 43 configured by integrating a memory card connection unit 43A and a controller connection unit 43B, a power supply connector 44, and a signal output terminal are used. Video and audio output terminals 45 are mounted.

The circuit board 40 includes a power connector 4
4, a power supply wiring pattern for supplying power to the CPU 41 is formed. A three-terminal regulator 46 is mounted on the power supply wiring pattern in order to stabilize the supply voltage.

Further, a ground pattern (not shown) is formed on the peripheral portion of the circuit board 40 in order to obtain a ground potential. This ground pattern is also formed on the peripheral portion on the back side of the circuit board 40.

A plurality of insertion holes through which fixing screws penetrate are formed (not shown) at positions where ground patterns are formed on the front and rear edges of the circuit board 40.

The shield plate 51 covers the circuit element mounting surface of the circuit board 40. The shield plate 51 includes a flat plate portion 511 with which the disk device 60 contacts, and a rib portion 512 provided upright on the periphery of the flat plate portion 511.
The flat portion 511 and the rib portion 512 are provided by the CPU.
41, by covering the three sides and the upper side of the image processing unit 42, it is possible to prevent electromagnetic waves from leaking out of the device from these circuit elements 41 and 42. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the flat portion 511 and the rib portion 512 are formed so as to expose the connection unit 43 to the outside in a state where the circuit board 40 and the shield plate 51 are combined. You. Thereby, consideration is given so that electromagnetic waves generated from the CPU 41 and the like do not interfere with the memory card connection portion 43A and the controller connection portion 43B as noise.

The disk device 60 includes an optical pickup unit 6
1, a chucking member 62, and a case 63.
And a motor for sliding the optical pickup unit 61 are stored. The disc device 60 is electrically connected to the circuit board 40 via a cable, and the recorded content of the optical disc 4 detected by the optical pickup unit 61 is converted into an electric signal by the CP of the circuit board 40.
It is sent to U41 and the like.

The circuit board 40 and the shield plate 5 as described above
On the bottom surface of the lower case 12 in which the disk drive 1, 52 and the disk device 60 are stored, three projections 121 erected substantially at the center and an insertion hole for inserting a fixing screw serving as a fixing member are formed. In addition, a plurality of protrusions 123 are formed on the inner peripheral side surface of the lower case 12.

Three projections 121 standing substantially at the center
Is provided to support the load of the disk device 60, penetrates through the shield plates 51 and 52 and the circuit board 40, and supports the lower surface of the disk device 60. Therefore, the disk device 60 directly abuts against the shield plate 51, but its own weight is supported by these protrusions 121. For this reason, three engaging holes 631 for engaging with the protrusions 121 are formed in the peripheral edge of the case 63. Although not shown, a cushioning material is interposed between the protrusion 121 and the engagement hole 631, and the vibration applied to the entertainment device 1 is absorbed by the cushioning material to reduce the vibration of the disk device 60. Restrained.

On the other hand, on the inner peripheral surface of the upper case 11,
Projections are formed in accordance with the positions of the insertion holes in the lower case 12 (not shown), and plate-like ribs 112 are formed in positions that correspond to the ground pattern of the circuit board 40. The rib 112 serves as a pressing member.

The plate-like rib 112 has a tip abutting against a cut-and-raised piece 513A of the shield plate 51, and a pressing member for pressing the circuit board 40 and the shield plates 51 and 52 from the out-of-plane direction of these plates toward the lower case 12 side. And
It is formed on the side of the circuit board 40 so as to correspond to the position of the ground pattern. The plate-like rib 112 is connected to the circuit board 40, the shield plates 51 and 52, and the disk device 6.
When the upper case 11 and the lower case 12 are combined in a state in which the upper case 11 is housed, a force acts on the plate-like rib 112, so that the inner peripheral surface of the upper case 11 near the base of the plate-like rib 112 has Reinforcing ribs (not shown) are formed in a lattice shape so as to surround the plate-like ribs.

A metal shield plate (not shown) is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the upper case 11 and at a portion corresponding to the opening 18 corresponding to the memory card connection portion 43A. Is configured to cover the upper surface, side surface, and rear surface of the connection unit 43 so that the input signal from the controller 2 and the output signal to the memory card are not affected by noise as much as possible.

The shield plate is screwed and fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the upper case 11, and functions as shutter holding means for holding the shutter 18A for closing the opening 18 of the memory card connection portion 43A with the upper case 11. Also have.

The heat sink 70 is connected to the three-terminal regulator 46 and extends toward the inner peripheral side surface of the lower case 12. One end of the connecting portion 71 extends along the inner peripheral side surface of the lower case 12. Main body heat radiating portion 72 that extends to release the heat of three-terminal regulator 46.
And The three-terminal regulator 46 and the connection portion 71 are sandwiched between clips 73. Since the surfaces are in contact with each other, the three-terminal regulator 46
Is quickly radiated from the main body heat radiating portion 72 via the connecting portion 71.

As shown in FIGS. 7 to 13, the monitor unit 90 includes a monitor unit 91 for displaying images and outputting sound, and a fixed unit for detachably connecting and fixing the monitor unit 91 to the housing 10. And a part 95. The monitor unit 91 and the fixing unit 95 are rotatably connected as shown in FIG. The rotation range is, for example, such that the monitor unit 91 can be opened and closed to a range where the monitor unit 91 is obtuse beyond a state where the monitor unit 91 overlaps the cover unit 13 of the apparatus main body and a state where it is perpendicular to the apparatus main body 1. Note that the monitor unit 91 may be stopped in a vertical state. 7 to 12 show a state where the apparatus main body 1 is connected to the housing 10. FIG. 13 shows a state where the monitor device 90 is separated.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 18, the monitor section 91 has a disc-shaped portion 910 for displaying and outputting sound.
And a base 92 for connecting and fixing it to the fixing part 95. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, a display device 911 for displaying an image is provided on the disc-shaped portion 910.
A sound device 912 for outputting sound, a brightness adjustment operation unit 913 of the display device, and a volume adjustment operation unit 914.
And a stopper 916. Monitor 91
Is made to be substantially the same as the outer shape of the lid 13 of the apparatus main body 1 that overlaps. By doing so, there is an advantage that even when the monitor device is retrofitted, it is difficult to give a feeling of strangeness to the external design. Of course, this portion may not be formed in a disk shape. For example, the shape may be a quadrilateral, a hexagon, or the like.

The display device 911 has, for example, a liquid crystal display device (both not shown) and a drive circuit thereof. Of course, it is not limited to a liquid crystal display device.
The display device 911 is housed in the internal space 915 of the disc-shaped portion 910 as shown in FIG. The display device 911 is provided with a display surface 911a on a surface facing the upper surface of the lid 13 when the monitor 91 is in a state of overlapping with the lid 13 of the apparatus main body 1. Therefore, when the monitor unit 91 is raised to take a posture of standing up with respect to the apparatus main body 1 as shown in FIG. 12, the display surface 911a faces the front side. As the liquid crystal display device, for example, a TFT color liquid crystal device can be used. Of course, it is not limited to this. In the present embodiment, a backlight is provided in the internal space 915 of the disc-shaped portion 910, and the liquid crystal display device is illuminated.

In the case of the present embodiment, the audio device 912 has speakers for the left channel and the right channel arranged so as to exhibit a stereo effect. Also,
Although not shown, a circuit for driving these speakers is arranged in the internal space 915 of the disk-shaped portion 910 described above.

Two stoppers 916 are arranged at positions outside the display device 911 of the disc-shaped portion 910.
This is made of, for example, an elastic member, for example, a rubber member. These stoppers 916 are for opening a space so that the display surface 911 a does not contact the surface of the lid 13 when the monitor 91 is placed on the lid 13 of the apparatus main body 1.

In the case of the present embodiment, the base 92 is provided integrally with the disc-shaped portion 910. As shown in FIGS. 14, 15, and 17, the base end of the base 92 is
A notch 93 is provided at the location. In these notches 93, shafts 921 each constituting a hinge are provided such that their respective tips face each other. The shaft 92
1 is urged by an elastic member (not shown) and can expand and contract in the axial direction.

The fixing portion 95 is connected to the above-described monitor portion 91, and is itself attached to the back side of the housing 10 of the apparatus main body 1 (for example, FIGS. 7, 10 and 1).
1, FIG. 13, FIG. 19-FIG. 22). As described above, the fixing unit 95 not only fixes the monitor unit 91 to the housing 10 but also has a function of supplying power to the monitor unit 91 and transmitting a video / audio signal to the monitor unit 91.

The fixed portion 95 has a bearing 94 at the upper end thereof for supporting the shaft 921 described above. This bearing 9
4 is a width that can be fitted into the notch 93 of the monitor unit 91 described above (for example, see FIG. 10). The bearing 94 is provided with a through hole 941 (see FIG. 22) through which the shaft 921 described above is inserted.

The connection between the monitor portion 91 and the fixing portion 95 is made by fitting the bearing 94 of the fixing portion 95 into the notch 93 while pressing the shaft 921, and then inserting the through hole 94 of the bearing 94.
1 is inserted through the shaft 921. Thereby, the shaft 921 is instructed to be rotatable by the bearing 94. In the present embodiment, although not shown, in the hinge constituted by the shaft 921 and the bearing 94, an appropriate frictional force is applied to the shaft 921, and the monitor unit 91 is placed in an arbitrary angle state. To be able to hold. The connection between the monitor unit 91 and the fixing unit 95 is not limited to this.

At both ends of the fixing portion 95, flanges 951 are provided (see FIGS. 10, 13, and 19 to 22). The flange is provided with a through hole 952 through which the bolt 97 is inserted (see FIG. 21). The fixing portion 95 is fixed to the housing 10 by passing the bolt 97 through the through hole 952 and screwing the tip end of the bolt 97 through the screw hole 125 of the housing 10.

A video / audio input terminal 96A used as a signal input terminal is provided on the housing-side facing surface 95A of the fixing portion 95.
And a power supply connector 96B (see FIGS. 19 and 2).
1). When fixing the fixing portion 95 to the housing 10, the video / audio input terminal 96 </ b> A is fitted into the opening 18 </ b> A of the apparatus main body 1 and connected to the open video / audio output terminal 45. Similarly,
The power connector 96B fits into the opening 19B of the apparatus main body 1 and is connected to the power connector 44. Thus, the video and audio signals output from the apparatus main body 1 can be received, and the monitor 91 can display video and output audio. Further, the monitor section 91 and the apparatus main body 1 can be driven by a common power supply.

On the other hand, a headphone jack 96C and a power supply connector 96D are arranged on the surface 95B of the fixing portion 95 that does not face the housing image, as shown in FIGS. To the headphone jack 96C, an audio signal branched from the above-described video / audio input terminal 96A via the internal circuit 98 (see FIG. 19) is supplied via a wiring (not shown). Therefore, by connecting a headphone plug to the headphone jack 95C, sound can be enjoyed through the headphones. Power connector 96D
Can be connected to a power supply connector similarly to the one provided in the apparatus main body 1 and receives supply of electric power from the outside.
As shown in FIG. 22A, the power connector 96D is connected to a power connector 96B connected to the apparatus main body 1 via an internal circuit 99, and is also connected to a monitor 91 to supply power.

In the entertainment device of the present invention thus configured, by attaching the monitor device 90 to the device main body 1, a game, a video reproduction, and a sound reproduction can be performed only by the device. In addition, the monitor device 90 is configured such that the monitor unit 91 has a clamshell structure,
It can be opened and closed with respect to the apparatus body 1. For this reason,
When necessary, the monitor unit 91 is opened, and when unnecessary, the monitor unit 91 can be folded. Therefore, portability is improved.

On the other hand, the monitor device 90 is attached to the housing 10 by bolts at the fixing portion 95. For this reason, attachment is easy and removal is easy.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes other configurations that can achieve the object of the present invention, and also includes the following modifications.

For example, in the above embodiment, the monitor 9
0 has both a display device and an audio device. However, only the display device may be used. In this case, the sound reproduction is performed by headphones, for example, via a headphone jack.

In the above-described embodiment, the monitor device 90 converts the video and audio signals output from the device body 1 into
It is used only for display on the device. However, the present invention
Not limited to this. For example, a video / audio output terminal may be provided in the fixing unit 95 so that the video signal can be output to an external television receiver or the like.

[0052]

As described above, according to the present invention,
Even when connected to a television receiver, it can also display video and reproduce sound by itself.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing a use state of an entertainment apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of a device main body of the entertainment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a lid of the apparatus main body is opened.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing an internal structure of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 5 is a vertical sectional view of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the apparatus main body.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the entertainment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of an entertainment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the entertainment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a rear view of the entertainment device according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a state in which a monitor device is caused in the entertainment device of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a state in which the monitor device is raised in the entertainment device of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a side view of a monitor device used in the entertainment device of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a bottom view showing the configuration of a monitor unit that forms the monitor device.

FIG. 15 is a top view illustrating a configuration of a monitor unit that configures the monitor device.

FIG. 16 is a side view showing a configuration of a monitor unit constituting the monitor device.

FIG. 17 is a rear view showing the configuration of a monitor unit constituting the monitor device.

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a configuration of a monitor unit included in the monitor device.

FIG. 19 is a top view showing a configuration of a fixing unit constituting the monitor device.

FIG. 20 is a rear view illustrating a configuration of a fixing unit included in the monitor device.

FIG. 21 is an exemplary front view showing a configuration of a fixing unit included in the monitor device;

FIG. 22A is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a fixing portion forming the monitor device, and FIG. 22B is a side view thereof.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Device main body 2 ... Controller 3 ... Television receiver 4 ... Optical disk 10 ... Housing 13 ... Cover part 19A, 19B ... Opening 90 ... Monitor device 91 ... Monitor part 92 ... Base part 93 ... Notch 94 ... Bearing 95 ... Fixed part 96A: Video / audio input terminal 96B: Power supply connector 96C: Headphone jack 96D: Power supply connector 97: Bolt 125: Screw hole 911: Display device 912: Sound device 921: Shaft 951: Flange

Continued on the front page F-term (reference) 2C001 CB01 CB06 CC00 CC02 CC03 CC08

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An entertainment apparatus for generating and outputting a video signal, comprising: an apparatus main body for generating and outputting a video signal; and an image connected to the apparatus main body and based on a video signal output from the apparatus main body. A monitor device for performing display, wherein the device main body reads information recorded on a recording medium to be mounted, and generates and outputs a video signal. A signal output terminal for outputting a video signal to the outside, and a housing for accommodating them, the monitor device includes a monitor unit having a display device for displaying an image, and the monitor unit includes the housing And a signal input terminal connected to the signal output terminal and receiving a signal from the signal output terminal when the monitor device is connected and fixed to the housing. For example, said a monitoring unit and the fixing unit, the entertainment apparatus characterized by being rotatably connected. 2. An entertainment apparatus for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal, comprising: an apparatus main body for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal; and an output apparatus connected to the apparatus main body and output from the apparatus main body. A monitor device that performs audio output and image display based on an audio signal and a video signal, wherein the device main body reads information recorded on a recording medium to be attached, and generates an audio signal and a video signal. A signal generator for outputting the audio signal and the video signal generated by the signal generator to the outside, and a housing for accommodating them. The monitor device displays an image. A monitor device having a display device for performing sound output and an audio device for outputting sound, a fixing portion for connecting and fixing the monitor portion to the housing, A signal input terminal that is connected to the signal output terminal and receives a signal from the signal output terminal when the monitor device is connected and fixed to the housing, the monitor unit and the fixed unit are rotatable. An entertainment device characterized by being connected. 3. The entertainment device according to claim 1, wherein a housing for mounting an optical disk, and an openable / closable cover for covering the housing, are provided on an upper side of the housing. A lid portion is provided, and the monitor portion can maintain each posture in a state in which the display portion can be viewed from the front of the housing in a state in which the monitor portion is positioned so as to overlap with the lid portion and in a state apart from the lid portion. An entertainment device characterized by being rotatable at least between these postures. 4. An entertainment apparatus for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal, comprising: an apparatus main body for generating and outputting an audio signal and a video signal; and an output apparatus attached to the apparatus main body and output from the apparatus main body. A monitor device that performs sound output and image display based on an audio signal and a video signal, wherein the device main body has a housing portion for mounting an optical disc on an upper side thereof, and an opening / closing unit that covers the housing unit. A possible lid is provided, wherein the monitor device is positioned so as to overlap the lid,
And, in a state away from the lid, it is possible to maintain each posture in a state where the display unit can be viewed from the front of the device main body, and to attach to the device main body at least in a rotatable state between those postures. An entertainment device characterized by being operated. 5. A monitor connected to a device main body of an entertainment device for displaying an image based on a video signal output from the device, comprising: a monitor unit having a display device for displaying an image; A fixing unit for connecting and fixing the monitor unit to the device main body, and when the monitor device is connected and fixed to the device main unit,
A monitor device comprising: a signal input terminal connected to the signal output terminal to receive a signal from the signal output terminal; and the monitor unit and the fixed unit are rotatably connected. 6. A monitor device connected to a device main body of an entertainment device for displaying an image based on a video signal output from the device and outputting sound, wherein the monitor device displays an image. Display device for performing, and a monitor unit having an acoustic device that outputs sound, a fixing unit that couples and fixes the monitor unit to the housing, and when the monitor device is connected and fixed to the housing, the A monitor device comprising: a signal input terminal connected to a signal output terminal to receive a signal from the signal output terminal; and the monitor unit and the fixed unit are rotatably connected.