JP2001189045A - Recording medium reproducing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To unnecessitate separate rewriting of user information which is made to correspond to each CD and registered by arranging housing positions of the CDs. SOLUTION: When a sort key is depressed in an operation part 12A, the operation is repeated such that a control part 14A controls a rotation part 5 and a first loading part 7 to make them take the CD housed in a certain holder 3i of a rotary stocker 1 out temporarily outside the rotary stocker 1, and make them house it into another certain free holder 3j, thus all CDs 4X, 4B, 4C, etc., of the rotary stocker 1 are moved and rearranged so that they are housed in continuous holders 31, 32, etc. Interlocked with the rearrangement of the CDs, the control part 14A rearranges also the user information stored in a second area 15b of a built-in memory 15 for each holder number.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a recording medium reproducing apparatus, and more particularly, to a recording medium reproducing apparatus in which a large number of recording media are stored and exchanged for reproduction.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 27 shows an example of a changer-type CD player in which a large number of CDs (compact disks) are stored in a storage section called a rotor lister, and a desired CD can be exchanged and reproduced. The rotor lister 1 is rotatable about a rotating shaft 2 and has 36 holders (unit storage means) arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction.
3 _1, 3 _{2, 3} 3, has a ... 3 _36, so that can be stored upright respective one CD in each holder.
Holder 3 ₁ 27, 3 _{2, 3} 3, 3 _5, 3 _9,
3 ₁₂ , 3 ₁₃ , 3 ₁₅ , 3 ₁₆ , 3 ₁₇ , 3 ₂₀ , 3 ₂₁ , 3 ₂₄ , 3
_27, 3 _29, 3 _31, 3 _32, 3 ₃₄ CD4 _A, CD4 _B, C
D4 _C , ... CD4 _R is stored. Each holder 3 ₁
To 3 ₃₆ is distinguished by Horudananba 1-36. A motor-driven rotating unit 5 is coupled to the rotating shaft 2 of the rotor stocker 1 to rotate the rotor stocker 1. A disc reproducing unit 6 for reproducing a CD and a first loading unit 7 for moving a CD between one holder of the rotor lister 1 and the disc reproducing unit 6 are provided at a predetermined position outside the rotor docker 1. I have. The first loading section 7 takes out a CD stored in the holder 3 _i located at a position just opposite to the first loading section 7 in the rotor lister 1 and sets the CD on the disc reproducing section 6 or sets the CD on the disc reproducing section 6. The stored CD is stored in a holder 3 _i at a position just opposite to the first loading portion 7 in the rotor lister 1. The rotor lister 1 is also provided with a rotation position detector 8 that outputs a pulse each time an arbitrary holder comes to a position just opposite the first loading unit 7 by rotation of the rotor lister 1.

[0003] A front panel 9 of the player is provided with an insertion slot 10 for inserting a CD, and between the rotor docker 1 and the insertion slot 10 on the outside of the rotor lister 1, one of the rotor listers 1 is provided. A second loading unit 11 for moving a CD between the holder and the insertion slot 10 is provided. The second loading section 11 is the second loading section 11 of the rotor stocker 1.
Take out the CD stored in the holder 3 _h located at the position facing the above, and let about half of the CD go out from the insertion slot 10,
The CD in the insertion slot 10 or the CD newly inserted in the insertion slot 10 is stored in the holder 3 _h located at a position just opposite to the second loading portion 11 in the rotor lister 1. When one holder of the rotor wrist stocker 1 comes to a position just opposite to the first loading portion 7, another one holder which is separated by 18 pieces in the circumferential direction is just attached to the second loading portion 11. It comes to the opposite position. Reference numeral 12 denotes an operation unit, which is a numeric key for inputting a desired holder number, a play key for instructing reproduction, a stop key for instructing reproduction stop, an open key for instructing ejection of a CD, and a close key for instructing storage of a CD. Etc.

The control unit 14 of the microcomputer configuration is low.
The first loading section 7 of the tallistocker 1 is opposed to the first loading section 7.
Holder number data NDAT indicating the holder at the current position
A is managed in the built-in memory 15 and the rotor list
When the locker 1 is stopped in the state shown in FIG. 27, NDATA =
5 The user is the second holder 3_TwoC stored in
D4_BTo play back the desired CD4_B
Of the holder 3 _TwoEnter the holder number 2 of
Press the Ray key. Control unit 14 is NDATA and user
Compares the holder number 2 entered this time,
2 holder 3_TwoQuickly faces the first loading section 7
Of the rotor sticker 1 to move to a position
Calculates the direction and rotation amount, and outputs the pulse from the rotation position detection unit 8
While monitoring the output, the rotating unit 5 is controlled and the desired CD4_Bof
Stored holder 3_TwoFacing the first loading section 7
Rotate to the right position. More specifically,
-1 is rotated clockwise, and the rotation position detector 8
Stop at the place where three pieces of data are output (see FIG. 28). Continued
To control the first loading section 7 and_TwoCollected in
CD4 delivered_BAnd set it in the disc playback unit 6.
(See FIG. 29). Then, the disk playback unit 6
Controlled and recorded content management information still recorded in the lead-in
Reading TOC (Table Of Contents) information as
If the disk is not read, read it and use internal memory 1
After storing the number 5 in association with the holder number 2, the first song
Start playback. During playback, the control unit 14
The absolute time in the subcode read by the disc reproducing unit 6 is
Playback of all songs is completed by comparing with the previously stored TOC information
Check that all songs have been played, and
Controlling the loading section 7 and setting the disc playback section 6.
CD4_BTo holder 3_Two(See FIG. 30)
See).

[0005] When you want to replace Thereafter, CD4 _A user is accommodated in the holder 3 ₁ Other CD, the operation unit 12
In type the Horudananba 1 storage has been holder 3 ₁ of CD4 _A, press the open key. Then, the control unit 14 compares the NDATA with the holder number 1 input by the user this time, and determines the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the rotor lister ₁ for quickly moving the holder 31 of the holder number ₁ to a position facing the second loading unit 11. was calculated, the pulse output from the rotational position detecting unit 8 controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring, to rotate the housing has been holder 3 ₁ of the desired CD4 _a to the position facing to the second loading portion 11. Specifically, the rotor lister 1 is rotated counterclockwise, and stopped at a position where 17 pulses are output from the rotation position detector 8 (see FIG. 31). Subsequently, by controlling the second loading section 11, it retrieves the CD4 _A accommodated in the holder 3 _1, is discharged from the insertion port 10 (see FIG. 32).

[0006] user withdrawn CD4 _A, other desired C
Upon insertion of the D4 _X from the insertion slot 10 (see FIG. 33), the disk insertion detector control disk insertion detection signal by detecting that the disk is inserted portion 1 (not shown)
Output to 4, the said disk insertion detection signal is biased control unit 14 controls the second loading section 11, is accommodated by moving the newly inserted CD4 _X current in the holder 3 ₁ (FIG. 34). Thereafter, when the user inputs the holder number 1 on the operation unit 12 and presses the play key, the control unit 14 controls the rotating unit 5 to set the desired CD.
4 _X housed and the holder 3 _first rotated position to be opposed to the first loading portion 7, subsequently, controls the first loading section 7 takes out the CD4 _X accommodated in the holder 3 _1, the disc reproducing unit Set to 6. Then, the disc playback unit 6 is controlled to read and input the lead-in TOC information, store it in the built-in memory 15 in association with the holder number 1, and then start playback.

In a number of changer type CD players, what kind of C
In some cases, it may be impossible to determine whether D is stored or not, or it may be difficult to determine whether the CD being reproduced is the desired CD. Therefore, conventionally, in a changer-type CD player, a user inputs an arbitrary favorite title name as user information for each CD stored in the rotor lister 1 and displays it at the time of reproduction to find out what CD The contents can be easily checked. That is, by inputting the holder number of the holder in which the CD whose title name is desired to be input, for example, 1 by operating unit 12 and pressing the user information input key, control unit 14 is pressed.
Indicates a user information input mode and waits for user information input. When the user inputs a desired title name using character keys provided on the operation unit 12, the control unit 14 stores it in the built-in memory 15 as user information corresponding to the currently input holder number and performs a registration process. When the input of the title name is completed, when the user information input mode key is pressed, the control unit 14 cancels the user information input mode. When a holder number and a title name are input in the same manner for other arbitrary CDs, the control unit 14 stores them in the built-in memory 15 in association with the holder numbers.

During reproduction of the CD, when there is user information corresponding to the holder number of the holder in which the CD being reproduced is stored, the control unit 14 reads out the user information and displays it on the display unit 13 together with the holder number. For example, when in association with the holder 3 ₁ housed in CD4 _X title name "MY ROAD" is registered, to display "MY ROAD" during playback of CD4 _X. See FIG. 35). The display shows the user playing the CD.
You know which CD is. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not the desired CD is correctly reproduced, and no mistake is made in reproducing the undesired CD.

[0009]

By the way, a large number of C
In a changer-type CD player capable of storing D, when a plurality of CDs are intermittently stored in the rotor lister 1, when trying to add a plurality of new CDs, it is difficult to know where the empty holder of the rotor lister 1 is. Therefore, it must be searched by trial and error, and it is troublesome. Repeat the removal and insertion of the CD from the player,
It is sufficient that the CDs of the rotor lister 1 are rearranged so as to be stored in a plurality of successive holders. However, this rearranging operation itself takes a lot of trouble and time, and the user information is already stored. However, it takes time and effort to rewrite the user information, so that the burden on the user is large. Similarly, even when the TOC information of each CD is already read and stored, a new read must be performed at the time of the first reproduction after the rearrangement, and there is a problem that the reproduction of the music cannot be started quickly. . The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the related art, and has as its object to provide a recording medium reproducing apparatus that can arrange storage positions so that the storage state of a recording medium can be easily understood. It is another object of the present invention to provide a recording medium reproducing apparatus which does not require labor or time for separately rewriting information registered in association with each recording medium even if the storage position of the recording medium is adjusted.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium reproducing apparatus in which a plurality of unit storage means capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded are arranged in order. Recording medium storage means, reproduction means for reproducing the recording medium, and a recording medium stored in an arbitrary unit storage means of the recording medium storage means are taken out and set on the reproduction means or recorded on the reproduction means. Recording medium exchange means for returning the medium to the original unit storage means, instruction means for instructing the user to reproduce the desired recording medium, and control of the recording medium exchange means for accommodating the desired recording medium instructed to reproduce. A recording medium reproducing device comprising: a recording control unit that controls the reproducing unit to start reproducing the recording medium after the recording medium is taken out of the unit storage unit and set in the reproducing unit. The medium exchange means may temporarily take out the recording medium stored in an arbitrary one of the recording medium storage means and store the recording medium in another arbitrary empty unit storage means of the recording medium storage means. Control the recording medium exchange means based on the recording medium ordering command,
In the recording medium storage means, the operation of once taking out the recording medium to be moved stored in a certain unit storage means and storing it in another empty unit storage means is repeated, and the recording medium storage means A recording medium arranging control means for moving and rearranging all stored recording media so as to be stored in a plurality of continuous unit storage means is provided. According to the first aspect, when the arranging command is given, each recording medium stored in the unit storage means which is discretely stored in the storage medium storage means can be stored in the continuous unit storage means. Therefore, the position of the vacant unit storage means in the recording medium storage means can be easily understood, and when adding a new recording medium, it is not necessary to search for an empty unit storage means by trial and error one by one. Can do work. In the recording medium reproducing apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention, a recording medium storage unit in which a plurality of unit storage units capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded is arranged in order, Input means for inputting desired user information in association with the recording medium stored in the unit storage means, user information storage means for storing the user information input by the input means for each unit storage means, and reproducing the recording medium The recording medium stored in an arbitrary unit storage unit of the recording medium storage unit, and setting the recording medium in the reproduction unit or returning the recording medium set in the reproduction unit to the original unit storage unit. A recording medium exchanging means, an instruction means for instructing the user to reproduce the desired recording medium, and a unit accommodating means for controlling the recording medium exchanging means and accommodating the desired recording medium instructed to reproduce. A recording medium reproducing device, comprising: a recording control unit that controls the reproducing unit to start reproduction of the recording medium after the recording medium is taken out and set in the reproducing unit. Of the means, the recording medium stored in any one of the unit storage means is once taken out, and can be stored in any other empty unit storage means of the recording medium storage means so that the recording medium can be arranged. Based on the command, the recording medium exchange means is controlled, and the recording medium to be moved stored in a certain unit storage means is once taken out of the recording medium storage means, and stored in another certain empty unit storage means. Is repeated so that all the recording media stored in the storage medium storage unit are moved and rearranged so as to be stored in the plurality of continuous unit storage units, and the user information storage unit is moved. It is characterized by, providing the recording medium tidy control means rearranging in conjunction with the reordering of stored user information recording medium.
According to the second aspect, when the arranging instruction is given, each recording medium stored in the unit storage means which is discretely stored in the storage medium storage means can be stored in the continuous unit storage means. Therefore, the position of the vacant unit storage means in the recording medium storage means can be easily understood, and when adding a new recording medium, it is not necessary to search for an empty unit storage means by trial and error one by one. Can do work. In addition, the user information stored in the user information storage means is automatically rearranged in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, so that the user does not need to input the user information again. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the apparatus according to the second aspect, a display unit for displaying user information is provided, and the reproduction control unit stores the recording medium being reproduced from the user information storage unit during reproduction of the recording medium. The user information corresponding to the unit storage means is read out and displayed on the display means.
According to the third aspect, the user information associated with the recording medium being reproduced can be determined, and it can be easily determined whether the desired recording medium has been correctly reproduced. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the device according to the second aspect, a display means for displaying user information;
A user information call instructing unit for instructing a call of the user information of the desired unit storage unit; and when the call of the user information of the desired unit storage unit is instructed, the corresponding user information is read from the user information storage unit and displayed. Is displayed. Claim 4
According to this, the user information associated with an arbitrary recording medium can be known, and the desired recording medium can be correctly reproduced or the desired recording medium can be correctly taken out. A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the apparatus according to the second aspect, a display means for displaying all the user information stored in the user information storage means for each unit storage means is provided. Claim 5
According to this, the user information associated with all the recording media can be known, and the desired recording medium can be correctly reproduced or the desired recording medium can be correctly taken out.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a recording medium reproducing device, wherein a plurality of unit storing means capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded are arranged in order, Management information storage means for storing management information related to each unit storage means, reproduction means for reproducing a recording medium, and recording medium stored in an arbitrary unit storage means of the recording medium storage means. And a recording medium exchange means for setting the recording medium in the reproduction means to the original unit storage means, an instruction means for instructing the user to reproduce the desired recording medium, and a control means for controlling the recording medium exchange means. After the recording medium is taken out from the unit storage means in which the desired recording medium instructed to be reproduced is stored and set in the reproducing means, the reproducing means is controlled to start the reproduction of the recording medium by controlling the reproducing means. Means, the recording medium exchange means, once taking out the recording medium stored in any one of the unit storage means from among the recording medium storage means, and other recording medium storage means The storage medium can be stored in a certain empty unit storage means, and the recording medium exchange means is controlled based on the recording medium ordering command. The operation of once taking out the target recording medium and storing it in another empty unit storage unit is repeated, and all the recording media stored in the recording medium storage unit are stored in a plurality of continuous unit storage units. Recording medium arranging control means for rearranging the management information stored in the management information storage means in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, while rearranging and rearranging the recording medium. It is. According to the sixth aspect, when the arranging command is given, each recording medium stored in the unit storage means that is discretely stored in the storage medium storage means can be stored in the continuous unit storage means. Therefore, the position of the vacant unit storage means in the recording medium storage means can be easily understood, and when adding a new recording medium, it is not necessary to search for an empty unit storage means by trial and error one by one. Can do work. In addition, the management information stored in the management information storage means is automatically rearranged in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, so that it is not necessary to store the management information again. The management information is, for example, the T
Like the OC information, this is the readout of the recorded content management information stored in the recording medium.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a changer-type CD player according to one embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those in FIG. 27 are denoted by the same reference numerals. . 1 rotary stocker as a recording medium storage unit, 3 ₁ to 3 ₃₆ is a holder of a plurality of unit storage means arranged at equal intervals in the circumferential direction, CD as one recording medium each of the respective holders It can be stored upright. The holders 31 to 336 are distinguished by holder numbers ₁ to ₃₆ . Reference numeral 5 denotes a rotating unit that drives the rotary stocker 1 to rotate, 6 denotes a disk reproducing unit that is provided at a predetermined location outside the rotor lister 1 and plays a CD, and 7 denotes one holder and a disk of the rotary stocker 1. A first loading unit 8 for moving a CD between the reproducing unit 6 and the rotation unit 8 outputs a pulse every time a holder 3 _j comes to a position just opposite to the first loading unit 7 by the rotation of the rotor wrister 1. It is a position detection unit. The rotating unit 5 and the first loading unit 7 constitute a recording medium exchange unit.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a front panel, and 10 denotes an insertion slot 10 for inserting a CD provided on the front panel 9.
1 is a holder and an insertion slot 10 of the rotor wrist
A second loading unit for moving a CD between the
The CD stored in the holder 3 _h located just opposite the second loading portion in the rotor stocker 1 is taken out, approximately half of the CD is ejected from the insertion slot 10, or the CD in the insertion slot 10 is removed. Alternatively, the CD newly inserted into the insertion slot 10 is stored in the holder 3 _h located at a position just opposite to the second loading portion 11 in the rotor lister 1.

Reference numeral 12A denotes an operation unit, which is a numeric key for inputting a desired holder number, a play key for instructing reproduction, a stop key for instructing reproduction stop, an open key for instructing ejection of a CD, and an instruction for storing a CD. Close key, a user information input key for turning on / off a user information input mode, a character key for inputting a title name as user information, a delete key for deleting a title name already input, a rotor lister 1 Has a sort key or the like for instructing the ordering of the CDs stored in the PC. 1
A display unit 3 displays user information.

14A is a reproduction control means composed of a microcomputer and
A control unit as a recording medium arranging control means,
Rotor list from outside according to key operation on operation unit 12A
Control of CD storage in car 1
CD emission control to the outside, rotor lister 1 and D
Disc exchange control between disc playback units 6, disc playback
Playback control for the unit 6, registration / deletion control of user information,
Display control and order control of CD of rotor lister 1
U. Reference numeral 15 denotes a built-in memo provided in the control unit 14A.
And as shown in FIG.
E of the holder located at a position facing the first loading portion 7
Stores the current holder number data NDATA indicating the ruda number
1st region 15a to be made, each holder of holder number 1-36
3₁~ 3 ₃₆F indicating whether or not a CD has been stored separately₁
~ F₃₆Second area 15 for storing (1; stored, 0; empty)
b (see FIGS. 8 to 10) and holders 1 to 36
Ruda 3₁~ 3₃₆Another user information data UDATA₁~ UDATA
₃₆The third area 15c (see FIGS. 11 and 12)
See), each holder 3 of holder number 1-36₁~ 3₃₆Another
TOC information data TDATA₁~ TDATA₃₆4th area to memorize
An area 15d is provided (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

FIGS. 3 to 7 are flowcharts showing the control processing of the control unit 14A, FIGS. 8 to 10 are explanatory diagrams of the contents stored in the second area 15b of the internal memory 15, and FIGS. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams of the storage contents of the third area 15c.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the display unit 13, and FIGS. 16 to 25 are explanatory diagrams of an ordering operation of the CD stored in the rotor wrist stocker 1. The operation of the changer type CD player of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The rotor lister 1 has holders 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ , 3 ₃ , 3 ₅ , 3 ₉ , 3 ₁₂ , 3 ₁₃ , 3
₁₅ , ₃₁₆ , ₃₁₇ , ₃₂₀ , ₃₂₁ , ₃₂₄ , ₃₂₇ , ₃₂₉ ,
_{3 31, 3 32, 3 34} CD A ~CD R is to be already stored in, F ₁ stored in the second region 15b of the built-in memory 15
To F ₃₆ has become a state of FIG. 8, UDATA ₁ ~UDATA ₃₆ stored in the third region 15c are all has a blank, TDATA ₁ ~TDATA ₃₆ also all blanks stored in the fourth area 15d It is assumed that

(1) Reproduction of a desired CD When the rotor lister 1 is stopped in the state of FIG. 1, the NDAT stored in the first area 15a of the internal memory 15 is stored.
A = 5. If the user wants to play the CD4 _B,
Desired CD4 enter the Horudananba 2 storage has been holder 3 _{2 B} by the operation unit 12A, press the play key. When the holder number is input, the control unit 14A registers the input holder number 2 as HN (Steps S10 and S11 in FIG. 3), and checks whether UDATA ₂ is valid data with reference to the third area 15c of the internal memory 15. (Step S
12) If the data is valid, the display unit 13 is controlled to perform UDAT.
While displaying the user information based on the A ₂ (where title name) (step S13), and waits for NO because other key operation here. Holder 3 ₂ CD checks whether stored already with reference to F _2, which is stored in the second region 15b of the built-in memory 15 where the play key is pressed (step S1
4, S15. Since it is YES, the first area 15a is set.
It is checked whether NDATA = 2 stored in (step S1)
6). Since it is NO, NDATA is compared with the holder number 2 input by the user this time, and the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the rotor wrister 1 for quickly moving the holder 32 of the holder number ₂ to the position facing the first loading portion 7 are calculated. the pulse output from the rotational position detecting unit 8 controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring the desired CD4 housed the holder 3 of the _B
2 is rotated to a position facing the first loading section 7 (step S17). Specifically, the rotor lister 1 is rotated clockwise, and stopped when three pulses are output from the rotation position detector 8. Here, NDATA is updated to 2 which is the holder number of the holder at the position facing the first loading unit 7 (step S1).
8. See FIG. 28).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Holder 3_TwoCD4 stored in_BTake out the disc
The reproduction unit 6 is set (step S19; see FIG. 29).
See). Then, the data is stored in the fourth area 15d of the internal memory 15.
TDATA_TwoIs valid data (step S2)
0) If YES, control the disk reproducing unit 6 as it is
And CD4_BStart playback from the first song of
Step S22), the disc reproducing unit 6 is controlled because it is NO here.
Read and enter the TOC information of the lead-in,
TDATA is stored in the fourth area 15d of the internal memory 15._TwoRemember as
(Step S21). Then, the disc reproducing unit 6 is controlled.
Thank you, CD4_BStart playing the music signal from the first song
(Step S22). During playback, the control section 14A
Is the absolute time in the subcode input from the disc playback unit 6.
TDATA between (Absolute-time)_TwoCompared to the last song
It is checked whether the reproduction has been completed until later (step S23),
If YES, control the disk playback unit 6 to stop playback
(Step S25). The stop key is pressed during playback.
Also, when the playback is performed, the disc playback unit 6 is controlled to stop the playback.
(Steps S24 and S25). And the first Rohde
Controls the recording section 7 and is set in the disc reproduction section 6
CD4_BTo holder 3_Two(Step S2
6. See FIG. 30). Then, the title of the title
If it is being displayed, it is stopped (step S27). That
Later, the same holder number 2 was input, and the play key was pressed.
Sometimes CD4 _BTOC information is read from
Therefore, the determination in step S20 becomes YES, and step S22
And the reproduction is started immediately. Other CDs
If you want to play back, enter the holder number in the same way
Then press play key.

[0018] (2) title name for the user information CD4 _B that was played back in the saved destination (title name) "KING
With a KING ", if you want to display the reproduction time or the like, enter the desired CD4 _B housed and the Horudananba 2 of the holder 3 ₂ of the operation unit 12A, the user presses the information input keys. When the holder number is input, the control unit 14A outputs H
After registering as N = 2, it is checked whether UDATA ₂ is valid data by referring to the third area 15c of the internal memory 15, and if it is valid data, the display unit 13 is controlled to display user information based on UDATA ₂ . However, since it is NO here, another key operation is waited (steps S10 to S12 in FIG. 3). When the user information input key is pressed, a user information input mode is set (steps S30 and S31 in FIG. 4). Then, when the user information indicating the title name is input by the character keys, the user information is stored as UDATA ₂ in the third area 15c of the internal memory 15 and registered, and the user information input mode is turned off (steps S32 to S34). When registering the title name of another CD, the holder number is input in the same manner, and after pressing the user information input key, the user information representing the title name may be input by the character key.

[0019] For example, CD4 _A of the title name "TRAI
As N "has already been input and inputs the Horudananba 1 housed in the CD4 _A, the control section 14A as a call to the user information corresponding to the holder 3 ₁ is instructed, and controls the display unit 13 UDATA ₁ to display the user information (steps S10 to S13 in FIG. 3; FIG. 1).
5 (1)). Thus, the user can select the whether easily determine CD4 _A is desired one at the input of Horudananba 1, if you want to play a desired CD can be reproduced correctly desired disc by pressing the play key. If you want to delete the title of the CD stored in a certain holder 3 _i , enter the holder number i, press the user information input key, and then press the delete key.
4A sets UDATA _{i of the} built-in memory 15 to blank (steps S10 and S11 in FIG. 3, step S30 in FIG. 4,
S31, S35 to S37).

(3) Replacement of CD Rotor lister 1 is stopped in the state shown in FIG.
As a user, CD4_AOther CD4_XWas replaced by
First, use the operation unit 12A to_AThe stored hol
Da3₁Is input. Control part 1
4A registers HN = 1 when the holder number is input.
After recording, refer to the third area 15 c of the internal memory 15.
UDATA₁Is valid data, and if it is valid
If the display unit 13 is controlled,₁Displays user information based on
(Steps S10 to S13 in FIG. 3; FIG. 15).
(See (1)). As a result, the user desires replacement.
The correct CD to be selected. The right choice
Is displayed, and then press the open key to
The roll unit 14A stores the F stored in the internal memory 15.₁Refer to
Holder 3₁Check that the CD has been stored (see FIG. 5).
Steps S40 and S41), YES, so NDATA is HN
Check that 18 holders are separated from the
Step S42). NO, NDATA and user input this time
With reference to holder number 1, holder 3 of holder number 1₁
Quickly to the position facing the second loading section 11.
Direction and amount of rotation of the rotor lister 1 for moving
Is calculated, and the pulse output from the rotational position detector 8 is monitored.
While controlling the rotating unit 5, the desired CD4_AThe stored e
Ruda 3₁To the position facing the second loading section 11
It is rotated (step S43). Specifically, the rotary
Rotate the stocker 1 in the counterclockwise direction and rotate the stocker 1
Stop when 14 pulses are output from 8 (FIG. 3
1). Here, NDATA faces the first loading section 7
Is updated with the holder number of the holder at the position
(Step S44). Then, the second loading section
11 and the holder 3₁CD4 stored in_ATake
From the insertion slot 10 so that about half of it goes outside.
(Step S45; see FIG. 32), F ₁0, UDATA₁
And TDATA₁Is blank (step S46).

[0021] When the insertion port 10 CD4 _A is present, the disc detector (not shown) attached to the second loading 11 detects that the disk is in the insertion port 10 and outputs a disk detection signal to the control unit 14A. Thereafter Wakashi, the operation unit 12 without the user pulls out the CD4 _A
When the close key of A is pressed, the control unit 14A
Is determined to be YES in step S50 of FIG. 6, and is then urged by a disc detection signal from the disc detector (not shown) to determine that a CD is present in the insertion slot 10 (step S5).
YES 5), the process proceeds to step S52 to be described later, in this case, the user is withdrawn CD4 _A, other desired CD4 _X
Is inserted through the insertion slot 10 (see FIG. 33), a disc insertion detector (not shown) attached to the second loading 11 detects that a disc has been inserted, and outputs a disc insertion detection signal to the control unit 14A. The control section 14A is energized by the disc insertion detection signal and
Is determined to be inserted (YES in step S51). At this time, referring to the second area 15b of the built-in memory 15, the holder 3 _i (i is the holder number of the holder 18 which is presently separated from the NDATA by 18 holders at the position facing the second loading portion 11, It is checked whether i = 1) is empty (step S52). Since the answer is YES here, the second loading unit 11 is controlled and the CD4 _X newly inserted this time is checked.
The is housed is moved in the holder 3 ₁ (step S
53. See FIG. 34). Then, the F ₁ and 1 (step S54). Then, the user inputs the desired Horudananba 1 by the operation unit 12A, if the user inputs information representing the title name "MY ROAD" after the character key you press the user information input key, the title name of the new CD4 _X UDAT
It is registered as A ₁ (step of FIG. 3 S10~12, step S30~S34 in FIG. 4).

[0022] Thereafter, if the user wants to play the CD4 _X, first enter the Horudananba 1 by the operation unit 12A. After registering as HN = 1, the control unit 14A controls the display unit 13 to display “MY ROAD” as user information along with the track number based on UDATA ₁ (steps S10 to S13 in FIG. 3; FIG. 15 (2) )
reference). As a result, it is determined whether the CD desired to be replaced has been correctly selected. When it is confirmed that the selection is correct, when the play key is subsequently pressed, the control section 12A
The CD is in the holder 3 ₁ with reference to F ₁ checks accommodated already, check YES because NDATA = 1 or (step S14 to S16). NO because holder 3 ₁ quickly first
The rotation direction and the rotation amount of the rotor lister 1 for moving to the position facing the loading unit 7 are calculated, and the rotation unit 5 is monitored while monitoring the pulse output from the rotation position detection unit 8.
Controls, holder 3 ₁ a first housed desired CD4 _X
It is rotated to a position facing the loading section 7 (step S17). Then, NDATA is updated to 1 which is the holder number of the holder at the position facing the first loading section 7 (step S18).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Removed CD4 _X accommodated in the holder 3 _1, is set in the disc reproducing unit 6 (step S19). And
It is checked whether TDATA ₁ stored in the fourth area 15d of the built-in memory 15 is valid data (step S20). If NO, the disc reproducing unit 6 is controlled to read and input lead-in TOC information. Of the fourth region 15
It is stored in d as TDATA ₁ (step S21). Then, by controlling the disc reproducing unit 6 to start the reproduction of music signals from the first track of CD4 _X (step S22). When the reproduction to the end of the last tune is completed, the disk reproduction unit 6 is controlled to stop the reproduction. And the first loading unit 7
And the CD4 set in the disc reproducing unit 6
To return the _X in the holder 3 ₁ (step S23, S25,
S26).

(4) Arrangement of CDs By the way, in the case of a large number of changer-type CD players, when a plurality of CDs are stored in the disc holder as shown in FIG. Then, since it is not known where the empty holder of the rotor lister 1 is located, it must be searched by trial and error one by one, which is troublesome. In this embodiment, the CD of the rotor lister 1 can be easily arranged. In the following, the rotary stocker 1 are 18 single CD is already housed as shown in FIG. 16, and the flag F _i indicating whether empty or CD storage already for all holders registered in the second region 15b of the built-in memory 15 It is assumed that the title names and TOC information of all the CDs have been registered in the third area 15c and the fourth area 15d of the built-in memory 15 (see FIGS. 11 and 13). Also, the maximum holder number 36 is set to M.

Assuming that the rotor lister 1 is stopped in the state shown in FIG. 16 (NDATA = 1), and the user wants to store CDs stored in the player in successive holders of the rotor lister 1, the operation unit 12A Press the sort key. Then, the control unit 14A uses i = 1 for searching for an empty holder and j for searching for a CD-stored holder.
= 2, it is checked whether the _first holder 31 is empty by checking whether F _i = F ₁ in the internal memory 15 is 0 (steps S60 to S62 in FIG. 7). Since NO, it is checked whether j has reached M (step S63), NO
Therefore, i and j are both incremented so that i = 2 and j =
3 (step S64), and the process returns to step S62. Since the holder 3 ₂ no empty determines NO in step S62, j is together increments i and j so does not reach the M and i = 3, j = 4 (step S63, S
64). Since the holder 3 ₃ no empty determines NO in step S64, j is the i = 4, j = 5 to both increments i and j so does not reach the M (step S63, S64). Since the holder 3 ₄ free step S
It is determined to be YES at 62, and the process proceeds to step S65.

[0026] At Step S65 holder 3 _j = 3 ₅ is C
Check that D has been stored, and since it is YES, NDATA = j (=
5) is determined (step S66). NO, so NDATA
And j = 5, and calculates the rotation direction and the rotation amount of the rotor wrister 1 for quickly moving the holder 35 of the holder number ₅ to the position facing the first loading unit 7. controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring the pulse output, the holder ₃₅ first loading section 7
(Step S67, FIG. 1).
7). Here, NDATA is set to 5 (step S6).
8).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Removed CD4 _D housed in the holder ₃₅ once, is set to the disk reproducing unit 6 (step S69. FIG. 1
8). Next, NDATA is compared with i = 4, and the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the rotor wrister 1 for quickly moving the holder 34 of the holder number ₄ to the position facing the first loading section 7 are calculated, and the rotation position is detected. the pulse output from the section 8 controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring, rotating the holder 3 ₄ to the position facing the first loading portion 7 (see step S70. FIG. 19). Here, NDATA is set to 4 (step S71).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Is housed CD4 _D set in the disk reproducing unit 6 to the holder 3 ₄ of the rotary stocker 1 (see FIG. 20).
Then, F ₅ = 0 and F ₄ = 1 (see FIG. 10), and UDAT
After rewriting the UDATA ₄ at A ₅ (see FIG. 12), after which the blank UDATA _5, rewrites the TDATA ₄ in TDATA ₅ (Fig. 1
4), TDATA ₅ is blank. Thus, CD4 _D which is housed in the holder ₃₅ is moved to the empty holder 3 _4, title name and the TOC information that was associated with the holder ₃₅ in conjunction also re-mapped to the holder 3 _4.
Thereafter, it is checked whether j has reached M (step S63). Since NO, i and j are incremented and i = j
5, j = 6 and then (step S64), the process proceeds to step S62, YES since the holder ₃₅ is free at step S62
And the process proceeds to step S65.

The holder 3 ₆ In the step S65, it is checked whether the CD storage already. Since NO, as long as j is smaller than M, it is checked whether or not F _j = 1 while incrementing j to search for a holder in which a CD is stored (steps S74 and S7).
5, repetition of S65). F _j = 1 next to the time of j = 9, since the holder 3 ₉ It can be seen is already CD storage, YES is determined in step S65, followed by NDATA = j (=
9) is checked (step S66). NO, so ND
Comparing the ATA and j = 9, the holder 3 ₉ until quickly to face the first loading section 7 position calculates a rotation direction and rotation amount of the rotary stocker 1 for moving the pulse output from the rotational position detecting unit 8 It controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring and rotating the holder 3 ₉ to a position opposite to the first loading portion 7. Here, NDATA is set to 9 (step S
67, S68. See FIG. 21).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Removed CD4 _E accommodated in the holder 3 ₉ once, is set to the disk reproducing unit 6 (step S69. FIG. 2
2). Next, NDATA and i = 5 are compared, and holder 3 ₅
Calculates the rotation direction and the amount of rotation of the rotor wrister 1 to quickly move to the position opposing the first loading unit 7, controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring the pulse output from the rotation position detection unit 8, 3 ₅ to a position facing the first loading section 7 is rotated. Where NDATA is 5
(Steps S70 and S71; see FIG. 23).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Is housed CD4 _E set in the disk reproducing unit 6 in the holder ₃₅ of the rotary stocker 1 (see FIG. 24).
Then, F ₉ = 0 and F ₅ = 1 (see FIG. 10), and UDAT
After rewriting UDATA ₅ with A ₉ (see FIG. 12), blanking UDATA ₉ and rewriting TDATA ₅ with TDATA ₉ (FIG. 1)
4), TDATA ₉ is blank. Thus, CD4 _E that is housed in the holder 3 ₉ moves the empty holder _35, the title name and the TOC information that was associated with the holder 3 ₉ in conjunction also re-mapped to the holder _35.

[0032] checks whether Thereafter, j has reached M (step S63), increments NO since i and j as i = 6, j = 10 (step S64), the process proceeds to step S62, the holder 3 ₆ Is empty, YES is determined in step S62, and the process proceeds to step S65.

The holder 3 ₁₀ In step S65, it is checked whether the CD storage already. Since NO, as long as j is smaller than M, it is checked whether or not F _j = 1 while incrementing j to search for a holder in which a CD is stored (steps S74 and S7).
5, repetition of S65). F _j = 1 next to the time of j = 12, since the holder 3 ₁₂ It can be seen is already CD storage, YES is determined in step S65, followed by NDATA = j (=
12) is checked (step S66). NO
By comparing NDATA with j = 12, the rotation direction and amount of rotation of the rotor wrister 1 for quickly moving the holder 3 ₁₂ to the position facing the first loading unit 7 are calculated, and the pulse output from the rotation position detection unit 8 is calculated. It controls the rotation unit 5 while monitoring and rotating the holder 3 ₁₂ to a position facing the first loading portion 7. Here, NDATA is set to 12 (steps S67 and S68).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
Removed CD4 _F accommodated in the holder 3 ₁₂ once, is set to the disk reproducing unit 6 (step S69). Next, compare the NDATA and i = 6, quickly the holder 3 ₆ 1
The rotation direction and the rotation amount of the rotor lister 1 for moving to the position facing the loading unit 7 are calculated, and the rotation unit 5 is monitored while monitoring the pulse output from the rotation position detection unit 8.
Controls, rotate the holder 3 ₆ to a position opposite to the first loading portion 7. Here, NDATA is set to 6 (steps S70 and S71).

Subsequently, the first loading unit 7 is controlled,
CD4 set in the disc playback unit 6_FThe rotarys
Holder 3 of Tocker 1₆To be stored. And F₁₂=
0, F₆= 1 and UDATA₁₂UDATA₆After rewriting
UDATA₁₂Is blank and TDATA₁₂At TDATA₆Rewrite
After TDATA₁₂Is blank. This allows the holder
3₁₂CD4 stored in_FIs empty holder 3₆Move to
And the holder 3 ₁₂The title associated with
Holder 3 with name and TOC information₆Is re-associated with.

Hereinafter, by executing the same processing, the hold
Da3₁₃CD4 stored in_GTo holder 3₇When you move to
Both are F₇Is 1, F₁₃To 0 and UDATA₁₃UDATA₇Write
Replace, UDATA₁₃Is blank and TDATA₁₃At TDATA₇To
Rewrite, TDATA₁₃Is blank. Next, holder 3
_FifteenCD4 stored in_HTo holder 3₈With moving to
To F₈Is 1, F_FifteenTo 0 and UDATA_FifteenUDATA₈Rewrite
UDATA_FifteenIs blank and TDATA_FifteenAt TDATA₈Write
Replace with TDATA_FifteenIs blank. Next, holder 3₁₆To
CD4 stored_ITo holder 3₉Move to and F
₉Is 1, F₁₆To 0 and UDATA₁₆UDATA₉Rewrite
UDATA₁₆Is blank and TDATA₁₆At TDATA₉Rewrite
Uh, TDATA₁₆Is blank. Next, holder 3₁₇Collected in
CD4 delivered_JTo holder 3_TenMove to and F_Ten
Is 1, F₁₇To 0 and UDATA₁₇UDATA_TenRewrite
UDATA₁₇Is blank and TDATA₁₇At TDATA_TenRewrite
Uh, TDATA₁₇Is blank. Next, holder 3₂₀Collected in
CD4 delivered_KTo holder 3 ₁₁Move to and F₁₁
Is 1, F₂₀To 0 and UDATA₂₀UDATA₁₁Rewrite
UDATA₂₀Is blank and TDATA₂₀At TDATA₁₁Rewrite
Uh, TDATA₂₀Is blank. Next, holder 3_{twenty one}Collected in
CD4 delivered_LTo holder 3₁₂Move to and F₁₂
Is 1, F_{twenty one}To 0 and UDATA_{twenty one}UDATA₁₂Rewrite
UDATA_{twenty one}Is blank and TDATA_{twenty one}At TDATA₁₂Rewrite
Uh, TDATA_{twenty one}Is blank. Next, holder 3_{twenty four}Collected in
CD4 delivered_MTo holder 3₁₃Move to and F₁₃
Is 1, F _{twenty four}To 0 and UDATA_{twenty four}UDATA₁₃Rewrite
UDATA_{twenty four}Is blank and TDATA_{Two Four}At TDATA₁₃Rewrite
Uh, TDATA_{twenty four}Is blank. Next, holder 3₂₇Collected in
CD4 delivered_NTo holder 3₁₄Move to and F₁₄
Is 1, F₂₇To 0 and UDATA₂₇UDATA₁₄Rewrite
UDATA₂₇Is blank and TDATA₂₇At TDATA₁₄Rewrite
Uh, TDATA₂₇Is blank. Next, holder 3₂₉Collected in
CD4 delivered_OTo holder 3_FifteenMove to and F_Fifteen
Is 1, F₂₉To 0 and UDATA₂₉UDATA_FifteenRewrite
UDATA₂₉Is blank and TDATA₂₉At TDATA_FifteenRewrite
Uh, TDATA₂₉Is blank. Next, holder 3₃₁Collected in
CD4 delivered_PTo holder 3₁₆Move to and F₁₆
Is 1, F₃₁To 0 and UDATA₃₁UDATA₁₆Rewrite
UDATA_{Three 1}Is blank and TDATA₃₁At TDATA₁₆Rewrite
Uh, TDATA₃₁Is blank. Next, holder 3₃₂Collected in
CD4 delivered_QTo holder 3₁₇Move to and F₁₇
Is 1, F₃₂To 0 and UDATA₃₂UDATA₁₇Rewrite
UDATA₃₂Is blank and TDATA₃₂At TDATA₁₇Rewrite
Uh, TDATA₃₂Is blank. Finally, holder 3₃₄To
CD4 stored_RTo holder 3₁₈Move to and F
₁₈Is 1, F₃₄To 0 and UDATA₃₄UDATA₁₈Rewrite
UDATA₃₄Is blank and TDATA₃₄At TDATA₁₈Write
Replace, TDATA₃₄Is blank and j is entered twice
The value is incremented, and when j = M, YES is determined in the step S74.
Thus, the series of CD reordering processing is completed.

[0037] As a result, 18 sheets of CD4 _X rotary stocker 1 that has been housed in discrete holder until it
And CD4 _B ~CD4 _R is organized into successive state of being accommodated in the holder 3 ₁ to 3 ₁₈ from Horudananba 1 to 18 (see FIG. 25, see FIG. 10). Therefore, if a plurality of CDs are to be newly added and stored, if a holder number b of a certain empty holder is found, (b + 1), (b + 2),... Therefore, the additional work can be completed much earlier than searching for empty holders one by one by trial and error.
Also, separately from this, a certain holder 3
CD that has been housed in _j is linked to move to some other holder 3 _i, a blank UDATA _j rewrites the UDATA _i in UDATA _j, blank TDATA _j rewrites the TDATA _i in TDATA _j And the user information data associated with the holder 3 _j and the TO
The C information is also re-associated with the holder 3 _i (see FIG. 1).
2, see FIG. 14), without later user re-enter the user information, after tidy CD, corresponding to the CD4 _K, for example housed in the holder 3 ₁₀ by entering the Horudananba 10 of desired holder 3 ₁₀ Since the assigned title name is displayed, the user can easily grasp whether the desired CD has been correctly selected. Further, after tidy CD, for example, when the first to regenerate the CD4 _K, since it is not necessary to read the TOC information, it is possible to start playback quickly tune.

In the above-described embodiment, the user information is described as the title of the CD, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be arbitrary information such as an artist name. When the holder number is input through the operation unit 12A, the control unit 14A determines that the calling of the user information has been instructed. If the corresponding user information is stored in the third area 15c of the internal memory 15, the display unit 13A However, if the CD corresponding to the input holder number has been stored after the holder number is input and the play key is pressed, the user information corresponding to the input holder number is displayed. If it is stored in the third area 15c of the internal memory 15, it may be displayed on the display unit 13. Specifically, the flowchart of FIG. 3 is changed as shown in FIG. 26, and the processes of steps S12 and S13 of FIG.
And S16. In this way, during reproduction of a certain CD, the user information associated with the CD being reproduced can be determined, so that it can be easily determined whether or not the desired CD is being reproduced correctly.

The display unit 13 has a large screen, and the control unit 14A has a built-in memory 15 while the player is powered on.
Of the effective user information stored in the third area 15c of the display unit 13 in pair with the corresponding holder number.
May be simultaneously displayed. In this case, steps S12 and S13 in FIGS. 3 and 26 are omitted. If you do this,
At a glance, which CD has which content can be determined at a glance, and a CD desired to be reproduced or replaced can be selected without mistake.

In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the case where a CD is used as a recording medium has been described as an example. However, other recording media such as an MD (mini-disc), a DVD (digital versatile disc), and a semiconductor memory may be used. The same applies to the case of using.

[0041]

According to the present invention, when a tidy command is given,
Each of the recording media stored in the unit storage units that are discretely stored in the storage unit can be stored in the continuous unit storage units. Therefore, the position of the vacant unit storage means in the recording medium storage means can be easily understood, and when adding a new recording medium, it is not necessary to search for an empty unit storage means by trial and error one by one. Can do work. According to another aspect of the invention, the user information stored in the user information storage unit is automatically rearranged in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, so that the user does not need to input the user information again. Become. According to still another aspect of the present invention, the management information stored in the management information storage means is automatically rearranged in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, so that it is not necessary to store the management information again. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a changer type CD player according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a division of a storage area of a built-in memory of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a control process of a control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of a second area of a built-in memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of a second area of a built-in memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 shows a second example of the internal memory of the control unit in FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of an area.

FIG. 11 shows a third example of the internal memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of an area.

FIG. 12 shows a third example of the internal memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of an area.

FIG. 13 shows a third example of the internal memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of an area.

FIG. 14 shows a third example of the internal memory of the control unit in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of storage contents of an area.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit in FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

18 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

21 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a CD arranging operation in the player of FIG. 1;

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a modification of FIG. 3;

FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional changer type CD player.

28 is an explanatory diagram of a CD exchange operation in the player of FIG. 27.

29 is an explanatory diagram of a CD exchange operation in the player of FIG. 27.

30 is an explanatory diagram of a CD exchange operation in the player of FIG. 27.

31 is an explanatory diagram of a CD discharging operation in the player of FIG. 27.

32 is an explanatory diagram of a CD discharging operation in the player of FIG. 27.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a CD storing operation in the player of FIG. 27.

34 is an explanatory diagram of a CD storing operation in the player of FIG. 27.

FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit in FIG. 27;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 rotary stocker 3 ₁ to 3 ₃₆ holder _{4 A ~4 R, 4 X CD} 5 internal rotation unit 6 disc player 7 first loading portion 12A operation unit 13 display unit 14A controller 15 memory 15b second region 15c third region 15d 4th area

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A recording medium storage means in which a plurality of unit storage means capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded are arranged in order, a reproducing means for reproducing the recording medium, and a recording medium storage. A recording medium exchange means for taking out a recording medium stored in an arbitrary unit storage means of the means, setting the recording medium in the reproduction means, or returning the recording medium set in the reproduction means to the original unit storage means, After controlling the instructing means for instructing the reproduction of the desired recording medium and the recording medium exchanging means, and taking out the recording medium from the unit accommodating means in which the instructed desired recording medium has been instructed to be reproduced and setting it in the reproducing means. A reproduction control means for controlling the reproduction means to start reproduction of the recording medium, wherein the recording medium exchange means includes an arbitrary one of the recording medium storage means. Once removed recording medium placed in the stage,
The recording medium storage means can be stored in any other empty unit storage means, and the recording medium exchange means is controlled based on a recording medium ordering command. The operation of once taking out the recording medium to be moved stored in the unit storage unit and storing it in another empty unit storage unit of the recording medium storage unit is repeated, so that all of the storage media stored in the storage unit are repeated. A recording medium arranging control means for moving and rearranging the recording medium so as to be stored in a plurality of continuous unit storage means. 2. A recording medium storing means in which a plurality of unit storing means capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded are arranged in order, and a recording medium stored in a desired unit storing means by a user. Input means for inputting desired user information in association with a medium, user information storage means for storing the user information input by the input means for each unit storage means, reproduction means for reproducing a recording medium, and recording medium storage means A recording medium exchange means for taking out the recording medium stored in a certain unit storage means, setting the recording medium in the reproduction means, or returning the recording medium set in the reproduction means to the original unit storage means,
The user controls the instructing means for instructing reproduction of the desired recording medium and the recording medium exchanging means, and takes out the recording medium from the unit storage means in which the desired recording medium instructed for reproduction is stored and sets the recording medium in the reproducing means. And a reproduction control means for controlling the reproduction means to start reproduction of the recording medium, wherein the recording medium exchange means is provided in any one of the unit storage means among the recording medium storage means. Take out the stored recording medium once,
The recording medium storage means can be stored in any other empty unit storage means, and the recording medium exchange means is controlled based on a recording medium ordering command. The operation of once taking out the recording medium to be moved stored in the unit storage unit and storing it in another empty unit storage unit of the recording medium storage unit is repeated, so that all of the storage media stored in the storage unit are repeated. And rearrangement by moving the recording medium so as to be stored in a plurality of continuous unit storage means and rearranging the user information stored in the user information storage means in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium. Means for providing a recording medium reproducing apparatus. 3. A display means for displaying user information, wherein the reproduction control means displays, during reproduction of the recording medium, user information corresponding to the unit storage means in which the recording medium being reproduced has been stored from the user information storage means. 3. The recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the recording medium is read out and displayed on a display unit. 4. A display means for displaying user information, a user information call instructing means for instructing a call for user information of a desired unit storage means, and a command for calling the user information of a desired unit storage means. 3. The recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein corresponding user information is read from the user information storage means and displayed on the display means. 5. The recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a display unit for displaying all the user information stored in the user information storage unit for each unit storage unit. 6. A recording medium storage unit in which a plurality of unit storage units capable of individually storing recording media on which predetermined recording information is recorded are arranged in order, and a unit storage unit for storing management information related to each recording medium. Management information storage means for separately storing, reproduction means for reproducing a recording medium, and a recording medium stored in an arbitrary unit storage means of the recording medium storage means are taken out and set in the reproduction means or set in the reproduction means. Recording medium exchange means for returning the recorded recording medium to the original unit storage means, instruction means for instructing the user to reproduce the desired recording medium, and the desired recording medium in which reproduction is instructed by controlling the recording medium exchange means And a reproduction control means for controlling the reproduction means to start reproduction of the recording medium after the recording medium is taken out of the unit storage means in which the recording medium is stored and set in the reproduction means. In the device, the recording medium exchange means, once out of the recording medium storage means, once take out the recording medium stored in any given unit storage means,
The recording medium storage means can be stored in any other empty unit storage means, and the recording medium exchange means is controlled based on a recording medium ordering command. The operation of once taking out the recording medium to be moved stored in the unit storage unit and storing it in another empty unit storage unit is repeated, so that all the recording media stored in the storage medium storage unit become continuous. Recording medium arranging control means for rearranging and rearranging the management information stored in the management information storage means in conjunction with the rearrangement of the recording medium, while moving so as to be stored in the plurality of unit storage means. A recording-medium reproducing device, characterized in that: