JP5418650B2 - AV equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an AV apparatus such as an AV amplifier, an AV receiver, and a product for a home theater.

AV equipment for home theaters such as AV amplifiers and AV receivers connect various playback devices and recording / playback devices such as DVD players, digital TV tuners, cable TV tuners, satellite broadcast tuners, CD players, record players, DVD recorders, A single unit can play many media such as DVD-Video, CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, and Video-CD, and has a great many functions.
Conventionally, in such an apparatus, an operation system based on selecting an input terminal (connected device) has been used. In other words, when using the AV device, the user performs an operation (input switching) to select which machine sound (video) is output, and selects and uses a desired sound field effect corresponding to the selected input. It was the operation system.

In addition, a frequently used setting value is memorized, a favorite function that can be recalled and set instantly, a system memory function that saves various settings and sound field programs of an AV device, and can be recalled and used later Is also known.
Patent Document 1 proposes a device control method in which functions and parameters set in advance by a user are called by a single key operation.
According to this proposed device control method, each setting content such as input switching operated by a remote control transmitter, surround mode switching, graphic equalizer frequency characteristic adjustment, electronic volume adjustment, etc. is stored, and a predetermined key is stored. The stored contents can be read by operation, and each parameter can be set to the read contents.
JP 2002-142278 A

The AV device comes with a thick instruction manual, which describes the connection for each connected device and is intended for the user's intended operation (eg, watching a movie on a DVD). The explanations concerning the settings and operations required for this were fragmented in different places.
Therefore, from the time the user purchases the AV device to the point where the AV device is made to perform the desired operation, the user has a headache due to the fragmentary explanation in the instruction manual and the many functions of the AV device. It took time to realize what I wanted to do. Also, it was difficult to touch back because it was difficult to restore, and it was not possible for anyone in the family to use it.

Further, the favorite function described above is a fragmentary memory of a specific function, setting value, channel, station, etc., and is not directly related to the achievement of the realization of what is desired in the whole system.
On the other hand, the system memory function, on the other hand, stores the entire system setting state, and therefore requires a large storage capacity. In addition, the memory contents desired by each user are different, and an unnecessary part (which is not desired to be changed) is memorized and recalled. There is a problem that the contents that you want to memorize and the contents that you do not want to memorize differ from user to user, and cannot be collected. Separately, the items to be edited by preparing an edit menu must be edited by selecting the necessary items from the contents and all items, and can only be set by knowledgeable people. The threshold was high.
According to the proposed method, a plurality of selection items and parameters can be set at a time with a simple key operation. However, like the favorite function and the system memory function described above, the setting is initially made according to some preference. And after making function selections, it was necessary to memorize them, and knowledge to set and select them was required.

  Therefore, the present invention does not mean that a detailed person sets everything, then memorizes the settings and recalls it. Even a person who is not familiar with the device can purchase the device and immediately perform the desired operation with a simple operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide an AV apparatus that can be made to operate.

In order to achieve the above object, the AV apparatus of the present invention can connect a plurality of input devices, and executes predetermined signal processing on a plurality of types of input signals input from the plurality of input devices. An AV apparatus capable of outputting to a plurality of output devices, and relates to various settings and operations in the AV apparatus required to realize the operation for each operation executed using the AV apparatus. A combination information storage unit storing a plurality of combination information composed of information, an operator assigned to call the combination information stored in the combination information storage unit, and pressing the operator for a first time by, on the basis of the combination information assigned to該操Sakuko, the corresponding control information, the input selection unit, a signal processing unit, a control unit supplies such an output switching unit, the operator before By sufficiently long pressed a second time than the first time, the combination information stored in the combination information storage unit, having a unit Ru rewritten into a different combination information of the combination information that is the storage It is.
The combination information includes control information for internal functions of the AV device and control information for controlling an input device connected to the AV device.

According to the AV apparatus of the present invention, information related to various settings and operations necessary for frequently used scenes (how to use from the user's viewpoint) is provided in a packaged form, and can be realized simply by selecting this. Scene) can be realized intuitively.
Since the necessary settings in the scene are examined in advance, the scene can be realized under the optimum conditions, so it is necessary to learn difficult settings and operations while looking at the instruction manual before using the user. There is no.
Also, by assigning scene combination information that is generally frequently used to an operator such as a button having good accessibility, a representative scene can be easily realized immediately after purchase.
For example, if you want to watch a movie on a DVD, you only need to press a single button to perform a series of necessary operations such as zone setting, power-on, input selection, sound field setting, night listening mode setting, and DVD playback. Setting is executed based on the called combination information.
Furthermore, since the combination information assigned to the controls can be easily changed, the combination information corresponding to the daily scenes can be assigned to the highly accessible controls, so that the daily operation scenes can be ensured. And it can be easily reproduced.
Furthermore, if you customize and register your favorite settings in the controls, you can recall and use the settings you like the last time with one button. At this time, by customizing based on the original combination information (scene template), the user's wishes are drawn in advance, setting parameters can be reduced, and customization can be performed in a form that is limited to the minimum necessary, Even people who are not able to customize can be customized without a sense of incongruity.
Furthermore, since the user-specific combination information (scene data) created based on the scene template is stored in the storage unit, the required RAM capacity is small, so an inexpensive microcomputer is used. And cost reduction can be achieved.

First, terms in the present invention will be described.
In the present invention, “scene” means how to use the AV device as seen by the user, that is, what the user wants to realize using the AV device (listening to a CD, watching a movie on a DVD, etc.).
“Scene data” refers to information (combination information) in which various settings for realizing a scene (necessary settings, necessary operations, cooperation with necessary external devices) are packaged together. Here, the necessary settings include, for example, sound field setting, night listening mode (function to prevent loud sounds depending on the time zone), surround mode setting, etc. Refers to power-on, zone switching, volume adjustment, input source selection, audio select (input mode) switching, mute release, etc. Cooperation with required external equipment is a DVD player that supports cooperative operations Power control, and DVD playback.
Furthermore, the “scene template” is “scene data” prepared in the system in advance. The user can create unique scene data by customizing based on the scene template.

The present invention can be applied to various AV devices such as AV amplifiers and home theater products. Here, an embodiment applied to an AV receiver will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an AV receiver 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
In this figure, 11 is a control unit for controlling the entire AV receiver, 12 is a user interface unit including a display unit, an operation unit, a remote control light receiving unit, and the like, 13 is a power supply unit, and 14 receives AM broadcast and FM broadcast. It is a tuner. The control unit 11 includes a CPU, a ROM that stores data such as a control program and a plurality of scene templates, and a RAM that stores scene data and various data customized by the user.
15 includes an analog audio input terminal 21, an input switching unit 22, a volume adjustment / path switching unit 23, and an A / D converter (ADC) 24 and a D / A converter ( DAC) 25 is an analog audio signal processing unit. The input switching unit 22 outputs input signals from the analog audio input terminal 21 and the tuner 14 to the volume adjustment and path switching unit 23 or the ADC 24.
Reference numeral 16 denotes a power amplifier unit having a power amplifier 26 that amplifies the output from the volume adjustment and path switching unit 23, and a relay A27 and a relay B28 to which the output of the power amplifier 26 is input. A speaker is connected to relay A27 and relay B28.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a digital audio input terminal 29, a digital audio interface receiver (DIR) 30 to which a signal from the digital audio input terminal 29 is input, a decoder 31, a sound field addition, speaker adjustment, environmental correction, and the like. It is a digital audio signal processing unit having a DSP unit 32 for performing. The decoder 31 decodes a multi-channel signal input from the ADC 24, the DIR 30 or the HDMI repeater 35 described later and outputs the decoded signal to the DSP unit 32. The output of the DSP unit 32 is converted into an analog signal by the DAC 25. , And output to the volume adjustment and path switching unit 23.
Reference numeral 18 denotes a digital interface unit including an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal 33, an input selection unit 34, an HDMI repeater 35, and a transmitter 36. A signal input from the HDMI terminal 33 is input to the HDMI repeater 35 via the input selection unit 34, a digital audio signal is output to the decoder 31, and a video signal is output from the HDMI terminal 33 to the monitor device via the transmitter 36. Output to the external device.

Reference numeral 19 denotes a digital video signal processing unit including a digital video processing and GUI processing unit 37, a video encoder 38 and a video decoder 39. The digital video processing and GUI processing unit 37 is connected to the HDMI repeater 35, the transmitter 36, the video encoder 38, and the video decoder 39. A predetermined signal is input to the HDMI repeater 35 or the video decoder 39. Processing is performed and output to the HDMI repeater 35, transmitter 36 or video encoder 38.
Reference numeral 20 denotes an analog video signal processing unit having an analog video input / output terminal 40, an input switching unit 41, and buffer amplifiers 42 and 43. A video signal input from the input terminal of the analog video input terminal 40 is input to the video decoder 38 via an input switching unit 41 and a buffer amplifier 42, and an output of the video encoder 39 is analog via a buffer amplifier 43. The video is output from the output terminal of the video input / output terminal 40 to an external device.
Although not shown in this figure, another zone input switching unit, another zone volume adjustment and path switching unit, and another zone power amplifier for reproduction from a speaker installed in another room such as a kitchen. Another zone relay is also provided so that reproduction can be performed in another room.

The control unit 11 includes an operation signal from an external operation device such as an operation unit or a remote controller provided in the apparatus main body and setting information included in combination information (scene template or scene data) called as described later. Based on the above, each component is controlled.
That is, the control unit 11 performs operation control, remote control signal reception and display control on the user interface unit 12, and the power supply unit 13 performs protection control, power on / off control, mode control, and the like. Do.
In addition, the tuner 14 is controlled, and the analog audio signal processing unit 15 is subjected to input selection by the input switching unit 22, volume control and path control of the path switching unit, and volume control.
Further, control signals for on / off control of the relays 27 and 28 and output control of the power amplifier 26 are supplied to the power amplifier unit 16.
The digital audio signal processing unit 17 is supplied with control signals for input selection, path control, audio decoding control, sound field and environment correction control, and the digital interface unit 18 and the digital video signal processing. Control unit 19 outputs control signals for video signal processing control, input switching, path control, GUI menu control, and HDMI control.
Furthermore, the analog video signal processing unit 20 is supplied with a control signal for performing input selection and path control.

The AV receiver 1 having such a configuration is connected to various external devices such as a speaker, a DVD player, a CD player, a DVD recorder, a digital TV tuner, a cable TV tuner, and a game machine.
In the example shown in this figure, the analog audio input terminal 21 and the HDMI terminal 33 are connected to the output of a DVD player 53 for reproducing a recording medium 54 such as a CD or a DVD.
A television monitor 55 is connected to the HDMI terminal 33, and an output of a game machine 56 is connected to the digital audio input terminal 29 and the analog video input terminal 40.
For example, a first speaker output A51 for music viewing is connected to the first relay A27 of the power amplifier unit 16, and a second speaker output B52 for movie viewing is connected to the second relay B28. It is connected.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the AV receiver 1.
In this figure, 61 is a standby / on switch for switching the power on (on) / standby (standby), 62 is a program selection switch for selecting a sound field program, and 63 is a scene to which scene data is assigned. Reference numeral 64 denotes an input selection switch for selecting an input source to be reproduced; 65, a volume knob; and 66, a main body display unit. In the standby state, power is supplied to the CPU and the remote control light receiving unit.
As shown in this figure, in this example, four scene buttons 63 are provided at a location with good accessibility in front of the AV receiver 1. Each scene button is assigned a corresponding number 1 to 4 and has a built-in LED. When the scene button is operated, the built-in LED is lit to turn on the scene. It is comprised so that the number (1-4) of a button may look shining.
These various buttons belong to the user interface unit 12 in FIG. 1, and signals from the buttons are input to the control unit 11, and control signals for performing control corresponding to user operations are received by the control unit 11. Are output to the corresponding components.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the key arrangement of the remote controller 71.
In this figure, 72 is an input selection button (indicated as DVD, CD, etc.) for performing input selection, 73 is a scene button similar to the scene button 63, and 74 is an operation button for operating an input device. (Arrow keys, PLAY, SKIP, etc.). Note that the function of the operation button 74 is set according to the selected scene data.
As shown in the figure, four scene buttons 73 are provided at a location where the remote controller 71 is easy to operate. Similarly to the scene button 63 provided on the main body 1, the scene buttons 73 are also assigned numbers 1 to 4.
Note that the number of the scene buttons 63 and the scene buttons 73 is not limited to four, and can be any number.

The same scene data is assigned to the scene buttons corresponding to the scene button 63 provided on the apparatus main body and the scene button 73 provided on the remote controller 71, and the scene buttons 63 and 73 execute the same function. Have been to.
In the AV apparatus of the present invention, a plurality of scene templates are stored in advance in the ROM, and the four most frequently used scene templates are assigned to the four scene buttons before shipment. . The user selects a usage pattern to be realized from the four scene buttons (scene call).
For example, in the case of “I want to watch a movie on DVD”, just press one scene button to which the scene template of the scene is assigned, zone setting, power control, input selection, sound field setting, night listening mode setting, Information of a series of necessary operations and settings such as DVD playback is called from the scene template, and the corresponding operations and settings are executed.
Thereby, the user can easily realize a representative scene immediately after purchasing the device, and can use the device immediately after purchasing.
In addition, as the user gets used to the operation or time passes, the user may want to change the scene template assigned to the scene button. In such a case, the user can change the scene template assigned to the scene button (simple scene assignment).
Furthermore, as the user gets used to the operation, the scene template prepared in advance will not be satisfied, and there will be a demand to create the scene data of your choice. In such a case, the user can create new scene data by customizing based on the scene template and assign it to the scene button (scene customization).

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating transition of each state of scene call, simple scene allocation, and scene customization.
When the scene button is not operated, it is in a scene non-calling state 81. At this time, the LED of the scene button is turned off. When the target scene button of the scene buttons 63 or 73 is pressed in this scene non-calling state 81, the scene shifts to the scene calling state 82 and the scene data of the scene is called. That is, the control unit 11 reads various setting data and operation data of the scene data from the memory, and supplies a control signal to the corresponding processing unit.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of display on the display unit when the scene button 63 or 73 is pressed to enter the scene call state 82, and (a) and (c) are diagrams when a television monitor is connected. On-screen display (OSD) displayed on the television monitor at the time of operation or display examples (on the OSD / GUI) on the television monitor when performing an operation by GUI, (b) and (d ) Is a diagram showing a display example on the main body display section 66.
The example shown in FIG. 5 shows a display example when the scene button 63 or 73 with the number 1 is pressed. In this example, the scene button 1 has a scene template named “Watch DVD Movie”. Is shown. When the scene button 1 is operated as shown in the drawing, the name “Watch DVD Movie” assigned to the scene button 1 is displayed on the monitor screen shown in FIG. Is displayed. When a multi-zone is set for playback from a speaker placed in another room, as shown in (c) and (d), for the zone 2 assigned to the scene button 1 The name of the assigned scene (in this example, “Listen XM Music”) is also displayed by switching to the name of the scene assigned to the main zone.
Thus, the AV apparatus of this embodiment has a multi-zone function, and is configured so that scene data for different zones can be assigned to each scene button.
The OSD / GUI will not be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the scene was called, but the scene name (b) or (d) is continuously displayed on the main body display unit 66. ing.

  Thus, in the present invention, the name of the scene data is not called “DVD input” or the like, but “view a movie on DVD”, “listen to a hi-fi disc”, “listen to a hi-fi CD”, “ It is an actual user use case such as “listening to the radio”, that is, a word (name based on the contents of the media and the content reproduced thereby) that represents what the user actually wants to do. Therefore, it is possible to easily select a scene template.

  In the scene call state 82, when an operation for changing the setting related to the scene data being called is performed, the scene non-call state 81 is entered. For example, when the input changeover switch is operated by the user and an input different from the called scene data is selected, when the setting related to the scene is changed and the state is changed from the scene, The scene non-calling state 81 is entered.

Further, even after entering the scene call state 82, the scene button is continuously pressed, and when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, the scene change state 83 is entered. That is, when the user presses and holds a scene button to change the assigned scene, the scene change state 83 is entered. At this time, the LED of the scene button is in a blinking state. In this state, the user selects a scene template to be assigned to the scene button by using the main body display unit 66, OSD or GUI display, and the right and left keys on the remote controller. Details of the scene change will be described later.
When the selection is completed, the scene button is pressed again to confirm the change and return to the scene call state 82. When no operation is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the scene non-calling state 81 is restored.

When a specific key (for example, the DISPLAY key) of the remote controller 71 is pressed within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after entering the scene change state 83, the process shifts to the scene detail customization mode 84. In this scene detail customization mode 84, the original scene template can be customized to create new scene data and assign it to the scene button. Details thereof will be described later.
Then, after the detailed setting is completed, the scene change state 83 is restored by pressing the scene button again or selecting the confirmation from the menu. The transition from the scene change state 83 to the scene non-calling state 81 and the scene calling state 82 is as described above.

Hereinafter, each of the above-described states will be described in detail.
(Scene call)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow from the purchase of the AV receiver 1 of the present invention until the user performs a desired operation (simple setup and simple operation).
After purchasing the product of the present invention, the user sees what corresponds to what he / she wants to do first from the simple setting guide for each purpose attached to the product (S1). The simple setting guide for each purpose is different from the conventional thick instruction manual, and it is about pressing a scene button corresponding to the method and purpose of connection and connection with an external device on one manual according to the mode of use. Is described, and the purpose can be achieved when the scene button is finally pressed. Here, it is assumed that the user wants to watch a movie with a DVD player. In step S <b> 1, the user selects a simple setting guide that states “Watch a movie on DVD”. In addition, simple setting guides for frequently used use cases such as “listen to CD”, “listen to FM”, and “view TV” are prepared. In addition, scene templates corresponding to these are assigned to the numbers of the scene buttons 63 and 73 in advance by default.
In accordance with the selected simple setting guide, the user connects a speaker to the AV receiver (S2), connects the DVD player (S3), and inserts the power plugs of the AV receiver and the DVD player into an outlet (S4). The simple setting guide describes the minimum connection necessary for watching a movie on a DVD, thereby making the connection necessary for reproducing DVD content.

Next, the user inserts a DVD disc to be viewed in the DVD player (S5), and in accordance with the simple setting guide, the scene button 63 or 73 (for example, number 1) to which the scene template “Watch a movie on DVD” is assigned. (Scene button marked with) is pressed (S6). As a result, a scene of “watch a movie on DVD” is realized by the control of the control unit 11 (S10).
That is, the control unit 11 turns on the power of the AV receiver (S11), switches the input to the DVD player (S12), switches the sound field to Movie Theater (S13), and switches the night listening mode to Cinema (S14). . If the connected DVD player is a player that supports cooperative operation, the DVD player is turned on (S15), and the playback of the input source is started (S16).
In this way, it is possible to view a DVD only by pressing one corresponding scene button.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of the AV receiver 1 when the scene “Watch a movie on DVD” is realized.
In this figure and the following figures, the hatched part is a part where the function does not operate, and the signal flows like a thick line. In addition, the processing of the comment portion surrounded by an ellipse is a portion that is automatically realized by a single operation on the scene button. That is, turn on the power of the AV receiver, use the HDMI terminal, select DVD input, turn on the playback mode in Movie Theater sound field, turn on the night listening mode, output video to the TV monitor in HDMI, volume Play from the movie speakers according to the value you want to use. The operation button 74 is set to a function for operating the DVD player.

Thus, according to the present invention, since the selection and setting necessary for realizing the scene are executed according to one operation of selecting the scene button, the function setting is performed in order to realize the state desired by the user. There is no need to perform complicated settings and operations such as storage and operation.
In addition, it is possible to view a movie with an optimum setting recommended by the manufacturer that matches the conditions of the scene without learning the function of the apparatus.
Furthermore, by using a simple setting guide that describes a series of flow from connection to scene realization, it is possible to provide the fastest from simple setup to a usable state. If you use it orthodox, you don't have to read the thick instruction manual, and you can watch the movie in a few minutes after buying it.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow when a daily operation of listening to a music CD is performed using a scene button. It is assumed that a CD is set in the DVD player.
When the user operates a scene button to which a scene template of a scene “listening to CD (listening to a CD using a DVD player)” is assigned (S41), a scene “listening to a CD using a DVD player” is realized. (S50). That is, the receiver is turned on (S51), the input is switched to DVD (analog input DVD input) (S52), the video circuit is turned off (S53), and the sound field is set to 2-channel stereo (S54). ), Setting the night listening mode to off (S55), switching to speaker output dedicated to music (S56), and other settings suitable for this scene (S57), and when the DVD player is a player that supports cooperative operation, The DVD player is turned on (S58), and a source reproduction operation is performed (S59).

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an internal connection state of the AV receiver 1 when a scene of “listening to a CD with a DVD player” is realized. In this figure, the power of the function units (tuner 14, digital interface unit 18, and digital video signal processing unit 19) that are dark is turned off. When the scene button of this scene is operated, turn on the power, use the DVD player, select the DVD input using the analog input, set the playback mode to pure direct mode, turn off the night listening mode, Turn off the power, adjust the volume to the value you want to use on the shortest analog path, and output from the music speaker. Note that the pure direct mode is a mode for enjoying music with good characteristics in a state where unnecessary circuits are turned off and processing is not performed as much as possible. Further, the function of the operation button 74 is set to a function for operating the DVD player.
Thus, high-quality music can be enjoyed with a simple operation of pressing the corresponding scene button.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing internal connections of the AV receiver 1 when a scene button to which a scene template of a scene “play a game” is assigned and a scene “play a game” is realized.
In this case, the AV receiver is turned on, the game machine is used, the game media is inserted, the game input is selected using the digital audio input terminal, the playback mode is the action game sound field, and the video signal is HDMI. , Output to the TV monitor, turn off the night listening mode, and play from the movie speaker according to the volume you want to use.
In this way, by connecting a game machine and pressing a scene button to which a corresponding scene template is assigned, it is possible to set the optimum setting when playing a game.

FIG. 11 shows an internal connection of the AV receiver 1 when a scene button to which a scene template of a scene “Listening to an ordinary program in FM in another room” is assigned is pressed and the scene is realized. FIG. In this figure, another zone input switching unit 44, another zone volume adjustment and path switching unit 45, another zone power amplifier 46, another zone relay 47, kitchen, etc., which are omitted in FIG. The speaker 57 for another zone installed in another room is described.
In this case, turn on the power of the AV receiver and the built-in tuner, select the zone you want to play, select the tuner input, switch AM / FM, select the broadcast station, and select the tuner input at the input switching unit for another zone. Select and play from the speaker for another zone according to the value you want to use the volume for another zone. Further, the function of the up and down arrow keys in the operation button 74 is switched to a function capable of selecting a channel.
As a result, the FM broadcast program can be reproduced from the speaker for another zone simply by pressing the scene button.
It is also possible to assign a plurality of scene data corresponding to different zones to one scene button and call the plurality of scene data by selecting the scene button.

(Easy scene assignment)
Next, processing for changing the assignment of scene templates to the scene buttons 63 and 73 in the scene change state 83 (FIG. 4) will be described. As described above, the most frequently used scene template is assigned to the four scene buttons in advance, but when the scene template of the desired scene is not included therein, it is prepared in the apparatus. The scene template assigned to the scene button can be changed by selecting from among abundant scene templates.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the simple scene assignment process.
As described above, the scene change state 83 is obtained by long-pressing the scene button whose assignment is to be changed (S71).
At this time, the user operates the input selection switch 64 of the main body, the left / right key in the operation button 74 of the remote controller, etc., and the scene button is selected from the many scene templates stored in the ROM in the AV receiver 1. A scene template to be assigned to can be selected (S72).

FIG. 12 shows an example of a scene template prepared in the AV apparatus, but many other scene templates are stored in the ROM in the control unit 11. Here, “LAST STATION” indicates that the previous value is used, and “SYSTEM” indicates that the current setting is followed.
Thus, since many scene templates corresponding to what the user wants to do are prepared, the user can assign the scene template to the scene button only by selecting the scene to be realized. In addition, most users do not need to customize various function settings, and do not need to know detailed settings or operation details.
Recently, DVDAudio, SACD, CD, DVD, etc. can often be played on a single DVD player, and thus four media can be played by DVD input, and the content is also called movies and music. In such a variety of contents, there is a problem of what kind of sound field reproduction state is selected in each case. However, as in the present invention, there are many scene templates corresponding to various cases. By preparing the above, it is possible to cope with such a problem.
When a desired scene template is selected from such many scene templates, the desired scene template is allocated to the scene button by pressing the scene button to be allocated again (S73).

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the monitor screen by the OSD or GUI and the display of the main body display unit 66 in the scene change state.
When a scene button (here, the button for scene 1) is pressed long to enter the scene change state 83, the TV monitor displays the scene template assigned to the scene button 1 as shown in FIG. A display indicating that it is waiting to be changed (“SCENE 1 renewal?”) And the name of the currently assigned scene template (“Watch DVD Movie”) are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the same display is performed on the main body display section 66.
In this state, when the user operates the input selection button 72 (or arrow key) of the remote controller 71 or the input selection switch 64 of the apparatus main body, the scene templates prepared in advance in the system are sequentially called, and (c) in FIG. ) And (d), the names are displayed.
When the scene template selected in this way is a desired scene template (in this example, “Listen HiFi CD”), the user presses the corresponding scene button (scene 1) for a predetermined time (for example, When pressed for 5 seconds, information for assigning the selected scene template to the scene button is stored in the storage unit, the change is confirmed, and as shown in (e) and (f) of FIG. Then, the process returns to the scene call state 82.

As described above, since many scene templates are stored, most users do not need to customize various function settings only by selecting specific scene templates. That is, the device can be used with the optimum setting for the intended purpose without knowing unnecessary functions.
In addition, the scene template is configured for the purpose (use case) of what is desired to be done, and there are a large number of libraries for each input source of video and audio reproduction input. Since the scene is selected for the purpose of realization, it can be selected intuitively.
In each scene template, the manufacturer selects the necessary parameters for each scene as appropriate, and the settings are reflected so that no unnecessary setting changes or operations are performed. .

(Detailed scene customization)
Next, detailed scene customization in the scene customization state 84 (FIG. 4) will be described. If there is no scene template for the desired scene in the scene templates prepared in the AV device, or if you want to change some settings in a scene template, By editing, user-specific scene data can be created and registered in the scene button.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of detailed scene customization processing.
As described above, the scene button is pressed and held to shift to the scene change state 83 (S81), and a predetermined key (for example, DISPLAY key) on the remote controller is pressed to enter the scene customization state 84 (S82).
In this scene customization state, the user uses the keys of the remote controller 71, etc., to select a scene template to be customized and make detailed settings related to the scene (S83).
Specifically, as in the case of the simple scene assignment, a scene template to be customized is selected, and the setting contents of each item are displayed as a list on the screen (S84). At this time, the validity / invalidity of the setting item is selected in the outline of the function to be customized (S85). That is, according to the scene, items to be customized and items to be customized are determined, and only items to be customized are displayed in a list. Next, the user customizes only necessary ones from the displayed items (S86), and masks unnecessary parameters (maintains the system settings and maintains the previous values) (S87). After the detailed setting of the scene is performed in this way, the contents are registered by pressing the scene button to be assigned again or by selecting “confirm” from the menu (S88). Registration will be described later.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display on the TV monitor and the display on the main body display unit 66 by OSD or GUI in the scene customization state.
As described above, when a predetermined key on the remote control (in this example, the DISPLAY key) is pressed to enter the scene customization state (S83), the monitor and main body display unit 66 displays the selected scene template. Data is displayed. On the monitor screen by OSD or GUI, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, setting items of the scene template (in this example, “Watch DVD Movie”) are displayed in a list. In this example, setting items are displayed using two screens. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15B and 15D, the setting items of the scene are displayed one by one on the main body display unit 66, and the display items can be switched by key operation of the remote controller 71. ing.

The user selects an item to be changed from the displayed items and changes the content.
For example, when a predetermined key (for example, the Enter key) of the remote controller 17 is operated in a state where (a) or (b) in FIG. 15 is displayed, items to be changed are sequentially switched.
A single operation of the Enter key changes to the RENAME (name change) state, and the first character “W” of the name “Watch DVD Movie” of the original scene template blinks. Thus, the desired scene name can be changed by moving the character position to be edited with the left and right keys and switching the character with the up and down keys.
The input source is changed by the next Enter key operation. In this state, the input source can be selected from DVD / CD / DTV / FM / AM / DAB / XM / MULTI CH by pressing the left / right key.
Also, when changing “AUDIO SELECT” (switching input mode), [SYSTEM] / AUTO / HDMI / ANALOG / DIGITAL can be selected by operating the left and right keys. [] Indicates the default position.

Moving to (c) or (d) of FIG. 15, when changing “MODE”, it is possible to select SYSTEM / [each sound field] / STRAIGHT / PureDirect (DirectStereo) / Music Enhancer by operating the left and right keys. it can.
Furthermore, when changing "SUR DECODE", [SYSTEM] / PL / PLIIMovie / PLIIMusic / Neo: 6Cinema / Neo: 6Music / Neural / (CSII) can be selected by operating the left and right keys.
Furthermore, when changing “EXTD SUR”, [SYSTEM] / AUTO / ON / OFF can be selected by operating the left and right keys.
Furthermore, when changing "NIGHT" (night listening mode), [SYSTEM] / OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH can be selected by operating the left and right keys.

Then, SET or CANCEL can be selected by operating the left and right keys. When SET is selected, the setting data changed by the user is saved, and after the display indicating that the change has been completed, as in (e) or (f) of FIG. 83. When CANCEL is selected, the scene change state 83 is restored without saving the changed setting data. Note that the same operation as when SET is selected can be performed by pressing the corresponding scene button for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) or more instead of selecting SET.
When the pressed scene button is not the corresponding scene button, a warning display instructing the correct scene button is performed as shown in (e) or (f) of FIG.

As described above, since the effective item visualized in the state in which the original scene template is called is selected, the items to be corrected are narrowed down and are easy to understand. Since it is the minimum necessary selection item, it is possible to work intuitively. For example, a function that is effective when listening to the radio is not the same as a function that is effective when watching a movie on a DVD. As in the present invention, it is possible to select whether or not to visualize the item by dividing it into scenes, and mask unnecessary items.
In addition, since necessary items are displayed in a list on the screen, it is easy to grasp the entire setting.
Furthermore, the setting item can be selected according to the current setting, and unnecessary items need not be set and called.
Furthermore, the customized scene name can be changed, and a more easily understood scene name can be set.
In the above description, the case of customization based on the scene template has been described. However, when the scene data assigned to the scene button is customized scene data, the scene data is further customized based on the scene data. Scene data will be created.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a scene template prepared in the system and scene data customized by a user.
In this figure, reference numeral 91 denotes a scene preset memory group provided in the ROM, in which a number of scene templates are stored as described above. Reference numeral 92 denotes a scene preset user memory provided in the RAM, which stores scene data customized by the scene customization. The scene preset user memory 92 is provided with an area for storing scene data customized by four users of scenes 1 to 4. Note that the number of customized scene data stored in the scene preset user memory 92 is not limited to four, and may be any number of one or more.

As described above, when a scene template to be customized is selected, the scene template is read into the user memory corresponding to the corresponding scene button, and this data is displayed in a list as described above for customization. Is called. The customized scene data is stored in a corresponding memory in the scene preset user memory 92.
Data for associating either the scene template stored in the scene preset memory 91 or the scene preset user memory 92 with each of the four scene buttons is stored in the RAM. When the scene button is pressed by the user, the scene data associated with the scene button is called from the scene preset memory 91 or the scene preset user memory 92, and each setting information included in the scene data or Based on the operation information, the control unit 11 performs corresponding settings and operations.
In the above description, the scene preset user memory 92 is a RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to the RAM, and any rewritable memory such as a flash memory may be used.

In the above description, as shown in FIG. 4, the scene change state 83 and the scene customization state 84 are different states, but the scene change state and the scene customization state may be combined into a scene change and customization state.
That is, in this embodiment, when the target scene button is pressed from the scene call state 82 for a predetermined time or more, the scene change and customization state is entered.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an OSD / GUI screen displayed when a scene change / customization state is entered.
As shown in this figure, the OSD / GUI screen in the scene change and customization state displays an area 101 for displaying the name of the scene data assigned to the scene button and the contents of each setting item of the scene data. When the scene is changed or customized, the setting contents of each setting item of the scene data assigned to the scene button are displayed in a list.

In the state shown in the figure, the scene name is to be changed, and the user can change the scene data assigned to the scene button by operating the left and right arrow keys of the remote controller. When the desired scene data is selected, by pressing the scene button, it is possible to confirm the change of the scene data assigned to the scene button and shift to the scene call state.
Further, when customizing the scene data, the setting item in the area 102 becomes the editing target by operating the down arrow key from the state in which the scene name is to be changed as shown in FIG. Then, the setting item to be edited is determined by the up and down arrow keys, and the setting content is changed to a desired content by operating the left and right arrow keys. When the change is completed, the setting content is confirmed by pressing the scene button, the customized scene data is assigned to the scene button, and the scene call state is entered.
As described above, in this embodiment, when the scene call state is changed to the scene change / customization state, the contents of the setting items of the scene data assigned to the scene button are displayed in a list. In addition, the scene can be changed and customized more easily.

In the above description, the scene is selected using the scene button 63 provided on the AV receiver 1 and the scene button 73 provided on the remote controller 71. However, the scene is limited to operation buttons and operation keys. It may be a touch panel.
Further, a scene may be selected from an external operation device other than the remote controller 71. For example, when the AV receiver 1 has a function of connecting to a network, the AV receiver 1 is accessed using a web browser program from a personal computer connected to the network, and a scene is selected on the web browser screen. You can also edit the contents.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the AV receiver is used. However, in the present invention, a plurality of input sources such as an AV amplifier are connected, and each input signal is subjected to a plurality of types of signal processing and output. The same applies to the device.

1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of an AV receiver that is an embodiment of an AV apparatus of the present invention. FIG. It is a front view which shows an example of the external appearance of AV receiver. It is a figure which shows an example of key arrangement | positioning of a remote control. It is a figure which shows the transition of each state of a scene call, simple scene allocation, and scene customization. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in a scene call state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow from the time of purchasing the AV apparatus of this invention until it makes a desired operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the state of AV receiver when the scene "I watch a movie on DVD" is implement | achieved. It is a flowchart which shows the flow when performing daily operation of listening to music CD using a scene button. It is a figure which shows the state of AV receiver when the scene of "listening to CD with a DVD player" is implement | achieved. It is a figure which shows the state of AV receiver when the scene "playing a game" is implement | achieved. It is a figure which shows the state of AV receiver when the scene of "listening to a usual program with FM in another room" is implement | achieved. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a simple scene allocation process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in a scene change state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a scene customization process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in a scene customization state. It is a figure for demonstrating the scene template prepared by the system and the scene template customized by the user. It is a figure which shows an example of the OSD / GUI screen in a scene change and customization state.

  1: AV receiver, 11: control unit, 12: user interface unit, 13: power supply unit, 14: tuner, 15: analog audio signal processing unit, 16: power amplifier unit, 17: digital audio signal processing unit, 18: digital Interface unit, 19: Digital video signal processing unit, 20: Analog video signal processing unit, 21: Analog audio input terminal, 22: Input switching unit, 23: Volume adjustment and path switching unit, 24: A / D converter (ADC) ), 25: D / A converter (DAC), 26: power amplifier, 27, 28: relay, 29: digital audio input terminal, 30: digital audio interface receiver (DIR), 31: decoder, 32: DSP section, 33: HDMI terminal, 34: input selection section, 35: HDMI repeater, 36: G Transmitter: 37: digital video processing and GUI processing unit, 38: video encoder, 39: video decoder, 40: analog video input / output terminal, 41: input switching unit, 42, 43: buffer amplifier, 44: input switching for different zone 45: Separate zone volume adjustment and path switching unit, 46: Separate zone power amplifier, 47: Separate zone relay, 51, 52: Speaker, 53: DVD player, 54: Recording medium, 55: Television monitor, 56: Game machine, 61: Standby / on switch, 62: Program selection switch, 63: Scene button, 64: Input selection switch, 65: Volume knob, 66: Main unit display, 71: Remote control, 72: Input selection button, 73: Scene button, 74: Operation button, 91: Scene preset memory Group, 92: Scene Preset User Memory, 101: area for displaying the name of the scene data, 102: area for displaying the content of each setting item of scene data

Claims (2)

An AV apparatus capable of connecting a plurality of input devices, executing predetermined signal processing on a plurality of types of input signals input from the plurality of input devices, and outputting the result to a plurality of output devices. And
A combination information storage unit that stores a plurality of combination information composed of information related to various settings and operations in the AV device required for realizing the operation for each operation to be executed using the AV device;
Operators assigned to call combination information stored in the combination information storage unit,
A control unit that supplies the corresponding control information to an input selection unit, a signal processing unit, an output switching unit, and the like based on the combination information assigned to the operation unit by pressing the operation unit for a first time ; ,
By pressing the operating element of sufficiently long second than the first time period, the combination information stored in the combination information storage unit, Ru rewritten into a different combination information of the combination information that is the storage And an AV apparatus.   2. The AV apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the combination information includes control information of internal functions of the AV apparatus and control information for controlling an input device connected to the AV apparatus.

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