JP2012039421A - Television receiver, recording medium reproducing device, and television system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a user to efficiently set a power saving mode in an environment in which a television receiver is connected with an external device.SOLUTION: A television receiver 20 capable of controlling an HDD integrated optical disk drive 40 being an external device is provided with power saving keys 29a and 35a. When the power saving key 29a or 35a is operated, the power saving mode of the television receiver 20 is validated and a signal for validating the power saving mode of the HDD integrated optical disk drive 40 is output.

Description

  The present invention relates to a television receiver, a recording medium playback device, and a television system to which they are connected, and more particularly to setting a power saving mode.

  Conventionally, some television receivers and optical disc apparatuses are provided with functions for power saving, such as a dimmer setting for adjusting the brightness of a display unit. Various power saving modes that execute power saving have been proposed in addition to those that are executed manually.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a television and a DVD player and a DVD recorder are connected via HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), and whether or not the television is a device that supplies video data being displayed on the display by the DVD player. , And whether or not the DVD recorder is a device that supplies the video data being displayed on the display, and the DVD player is a device that supplies the video data being displayed on the display and the DVD recorder is displaying the video data being displayed on the display When the device does not supply data for a predetermined period, it uses HDMI-CEC to send a command to shift the power state of the DVD recorder to the power saving state to the DVD recorder and shift the DVD recorder to the power saving state. The structure to be made is disclosed.

  Also, in Patent Document 2, the main body side control means of the television receiver receives a result of discrimination by the disc discrimination means from a microcomputer or the like, and a recording disc in which only content that does not contain video is stored is reproduced. A television receiver having drive control means for controlling the display means to reduce power consumption, such as controlling the backlight control circuit so that the backlight is extinguished or dimmed, is disclosed. Yes.

  Further, in Patent Document 3, if the time indicated by the operation state information generation time counter is equal to or less than the information generation threshold time, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to transition to the power saving state, and the power saving state transition button is pressed. Then, when the transition to the power saving state is made and there is no transition instruction to the power saving state, the low power state transition process is executed when the time indicated by the operation state information generation time counter is longer than the information generation threshold time. An information processing apparatus that transitions to a power state is disclosed.

JP 2009-16897 A JP 2007-166301 A JP 2007-4474 A

  By the way, in many cases, an external device such as an optical disk device is connected to a television receiver, and in recent years, connection by HDMI as in Patent Document 1 has become mainstream. In the HDMI standard, a device control signal called CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) and a control protocol are standardized, and it is possible to control not only video and audio transmission but also devices connected by an HDMI cable. is there. For example, when a recording device is HDMI-connected to a television receiver, it is possible to instruct recording directly from the television receiver to the recording device.

  An object of the present invention is to enable a user to efficiently set a power saving mode in an environment in which a television receiver and an external device are connected.

  To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, in a television receiver capable of controlling an external device, when a power saving key is operated, the power saving mode of the television receiver is enabled, and the external device A signal for enabling the power saving mode is output.

  In the above television receiver, the power saving mode of the external device preferably includes a dimmer setting for adjusting the brightness of the display unit.

  In the above television receiver, it is preferable that the power saving key is provided on the remote control.

  In the above television receiver, when the HDMI connection is established with the external device and the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver and the external device is ON, the television receiver is operated when the power saving key is operated. When the power saving mode of the receiver is enabled and a signal for enabling the power saving mode of the external device is output, and the HDMI-CEC setting of at least one of the television receiver or the external device is off The power saving mode of the television receiver may be validated when the power saving key is operated.

  Further, the present invention provides a television system in which a television receiver and a recording medium playback apparatus are connected to each other so as to be controllable. When a power saving key is operated, the power saving mode of the television receiver and the recording medium playback are described. Control is made to enable the power saving mode of the apparatus.

  The present invention also provides a recording medium playback apparatus capable of controlling a television receiver, wherein when the power saving key is operated, the power saving mode of the recording medium playback apparatus is enabled and the television receiver is saved. A signal for enabling the power mode is output.

  In the recording medium playback apparatus, the power saving mode of the recording medium playback apparatus preferably includes a dimmer setting for adjusting the brightness of the display unit.

  In the recording medium playback apparatus, it is preferable that the power saving key is provided on a remote controller.

  In the recording medium playback apparatus, when the television receiver is HDMI-connected, the HDMI-CEC setting of the recording medium playback apparatus and the television receiver is on, and the power saving key is operated. To enable the power saving mode of the recording medium playback apparatus and to output a signal for enabling the power saving mode of the television receiver, and to output at least one HDMI of the recording medium playback apparatus or the television receiver. When the CEC setting is off, the power saving mode of the recording medium playback device may be validated when the power saving key is operated.

  According to the present invention, the user can operate not only the television receiver but also the recording medium reproducing apparatus by simply operating the power saving key on the television receiver side, so that the recording medium reproducing apparatus can be operated. It is efficient because it saves time and effort.

  Further, according to the present invention, the user can set not only the recording medium playback apparatus but also the television receiver to the power saving mode only by operating the power saving key on the recording medium playback apparatus side. It is efficient because it saves time and effort.

It is a block diagram explaining in detail the structure of the television receiver in the television system of this invention. It is a figure explaining the structure of the HDD integrated optical disk apparatus in the television system of this invention in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement regarding the power saving mode of the television receiver of this invention. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation related to a power saving mode of the HDD integrated optical disc apparatus of the present invention.

  The television system of the present invention is a system in which at least one television receiver and one recording medium playback device are connected. Hereinafter, a hard disk drive (HDD) integrated optical disk device will be described as an example of a recording medium playback device.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining in detail the configuration of a television receiver in the television system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining in detail the configuration of an HDD integrated optical disk device in the television system of the present invention. is there.

  The television system 10 includes a television receiver 20 that can receive a digital broadcast, an HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 that can receive a digital broadcast that is an external device connected to the television receiver 20, and a television receiver. 20 and antennas 60 and 61 connected to the HDD integrated optical disk device 40, respectively. The television receiver 20 and the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 may be connected to each other as long as the interface can transmit the video signal and the audio signal in one direction or in both directions, and the control signal in both directions. Here, the HDMI terminal is used. Shall. The television receiver 20 and the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 can be operated by respective remote controllers 35 and 55.

  The configuration of the television receiver 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The television receiver 20 separates the tuner 21 that demodulates and digitizes the television broadcast signal received by the antenna 60 from the audio / video data and control data received from the tuner 21 and the HDD integrated optical disk device 40, or conversely. By combining output image / audio data and control data or decoding image data, the data processing unit 22 that processes input / output data and various setting values are displayed while being displayed on a part of the display unit 26. An OSD (On Screen Display) unit 23 that enables the image data from the OSD unit 23 to be analogized, an image output unit 24 that outputs the data to the display unit 26, and an audio data from the data processing unit 22 to be analogized and displayed Receives signals from the audio output unit 25 to be output to the unit 26, the display unit 26, the memory 27 including ROM and RAM, and the remote controller 35. A remote control receiving unit 28, an operation unit 29 having various operation keys such as a power saving key 29a, an external I / F 30 to which the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is connected, and a control for controlling each unit of the television receiver 20. Part 31.

  Next, the configuration of the HDD integrated optical disc apparatus 40 will be described with reference to FIG. The HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 separates the tuner 41 that demodulates and digitizes the television broadcast signal received by the antenna 61 and the audio / video data and control data received from the tuner 41 and the television receiver 20, or conversely. Combine output audio / video data and control data, decode image data, compress / encode audio / video data in accordance with MPEG2 etc., HDD recording / playback unit or BD (Blu-ray Disc) / DVD recording By decompressing and decoding the compressed image data reproduced by the reproduction unit, the data processing unit 42 that processes input / output data, and the compressed image / audio data received from the data processing unit 42 are recorded in the HDD. Or an HDD recording / reproducing unit 43 for reproducing data recorded on the HDD and the compressed data received from the data processing unit 42 A BD / DVD recording / reproducing unit 44 that records image / audio data on the inserted BD or DVD, or reproduces data recorded on the BD or DVD, and a display unit 26 of the television receiver 20 that displays various setting values. An OSD (On Screen Display) unit 45 that can be set while being displayed on the display, a memory 46 such as a ROM or a RAM, a remote control receiving unit 47 that receives a signal from the remote controller 55, and the television receiver 20. Is connected to an external I / F 48, an operation unit 49 having various operation keys such as a power saving key 49a, a display unit 50 such as a VFD (Vacuum Fluorecent Display), and each unit of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40. And a control unit 51.

  Next, the power saving mode will be described. First, the power saving mode when the television receiver 20 side is operated will be described. The control unit 31 of the television receiver 20 enables the power saving mode of the television receiver 20 when the user operates the power saving key 29a on the main body side or the power saving key 35a on the remote control 35 side (execution). And a signal to enable (execute) the power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disc apparatus 40 is controlled.

  The power saving mode of the television receiver 20 is, for example, a mode in which the brightness (brightness) of the display unit 26 is darkened or displayed with reduced contrast, and realizes power saving during viewing. . In the power saving mode of the television receiver 20, brightness and contrast may be automatically adjusted according to the surrounding environment (such as ambient brightness) or may be switched to a preset value. .

  On the other hand, the power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is a mode in which the brightness (luminance) of the display unit 50 is reduced, for example. The power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 can be set by a dimmer setting in the setting menu, and can be selected from always bright, always dark, automatic, and the like. For example, “automatic” is a setting in which the recording medium is bright during reproduction or recording and is dark when the recording medium is stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation related to the power saving mode of the television receiver 20. First, when the power of the television receiver 20 is turned on, it is determined in step S10 whether the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is on. The HDMI-CEC setting is a setting as to whether or not to use a function for communicating with an HDMI-connected device using a CEC command. When the user uses the function, the setting is turned on. When the function is not used, the function is turned off. Is set.

  If the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is on in step S10, the process proceeds to step S11 to determine whether the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 is on. This can be determined by making an inquiry from the television receiver 20 to the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40.

  If the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 is on in step S11, the process proceeds to step S12, and the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 corresponds to the CEC vendor command used by the television receiver 20. It is determined whether or not. This can be determined by making an inquiry from the television receiver 20 to the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40. For example, if the television receiver 20 and the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 are the same vendor device, it may be determined that they correspond to the same vendor command.

  If the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 corresponds to the CEC vendor command used by the television receiver 20 in step S12, the process proceeds to step S13, and the power saving key 29a or 35a of the television receiver 20 or the remote controller 35 is reached. Wait until is pressed. When the power saving key 29a or 35a is pressed in step S13, the process proceeds to step S14 to enable the power saving mode of the television receiver 20 and to enable the power saving mode of the HDD integrated optical disc apparatus 40. Output a signal. Here, a vendor command is used as an output signal.

  Thus, the user can set not only the television receiver 20 but also the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 to the power saving mode by only operating the power saving key 29a or 35a on the television receiver 20 side. This eliminates the trouble of operating the power saving key 49a or 55a on the integrated optical disk device 40 side, and is efficient.

  On the other hand, if the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is off in step S10, the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is off in step S11, or the television receiver 20 in step S12. If the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 does not correspond to the CEC vendor command used, that is, if the control signal regarding the power saving mode cannot be exchanged with the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In step S15, it waits for the power-saving key 29a or 35a of the television receiver 20 or the remote controller 35 to be pressed. When the power saving key 29a or 35a is pressed in step S15, the process proceeds to step S16 to enable the power saving mode of the television receiver 20.

  Accordingly, the user can set the television receiver 20 that is the operated device to the power saving mode, and thus the user's purpose is achieved.

  In the above embodiment, a signal for enabling the power saving mode is sent regardless of whether the power source of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 is on or off. However, when the power source of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 is off, the signal is saved. A signal for enabling the power mode may not be sent.

  Next, the power saving mode when the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 side is operated will be described. The control unit 51 of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 enables the power-saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 when the user operates the power-saving key 49a on the main body side or the power-saving key 55a on the remote controller 55 side. (Execute) and control to output a signal for enabling (executing) the power saving mode of the television receiver 20.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation related to the power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disc apparatus 40. First, when the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is powered on, it is determined in step S20 whether the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is on. The HDMI-CEC setting is preset to be turned on when the user uses the function, and turned off when not used.

  If the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 is on in step S20, the process proceeds to step S21 to determine whether the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is on. This can be determined by inquiring the television receiver 20 from the HDD integrated optical disk device 40.

  If the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is ON in step S21, the process proceeds to step S22, and whether the television receiver 20 corresponds to the CEC vendor command used by the HDD integrated optical disk device 40. Determine whether or not. This can be determined by inquiring the television receiver 20 from the HDD integrated optical disk device 40. For example, if the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 and the television receiver 20 are the same vendor device, it may be determined that they correspond to the same vendor command.

  If the television receiver 20 corresponds to the CEC vendor command used by the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 in step S22, the process proceeds to step S23, and the power saving key 49a of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 or the remote controller 55 or Wait for 55a to be pressed. When the power saving key 49a or 55a is pressed in step S23, the process proceeds to step S24 to enable the power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 and to enable the power saving mode of the television receiver 20. Output a signal. Here, a vendor command is used as an output signal.

  As a result, the user can set not only the HDD integrated optical disc device 40 but also the television receiver 20 to the power saving mode only by operating the power saving key 49a or 55a on the HDD integrated optical disc device 40 side. This eliminates the trouble of operating the power saving key 29a or 35a on the television receiver 20 side, and is efficient.

  On the other hand, when the HDMI-CEC setting of the HDD integrated optical disc apparatus 40 is off in step S20, the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver 20 is off in step S21, or the HDD integrated optical disc apparatus in step S22. If the television receiver 20 does not correspond to the CEC vendor command used by 40, that is, if control signals relating to the power saving mode cannot be exchanged with the television receiver 20, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, it waits for the power-saving key 49a or 55a of the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 or the remote controller 55 to be pressed. When the power saving key 49a or 55a is pressed in step S25, the process proceeds to step S26 to enable the power saving mode of the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40.

  Thereby, the user can set the HDD-integrated optical disk device 40 which is the device on the operated side to the power saving mode, so that the user's purpose is achieved.

  In the above embodiment, a signal for enabling the power saving mode is sent regardless of whether the power of the television receiver 20 is on or off. However, when the power of the television receiver 20 is off, the power saving mode is set. It is also possible not to send a signal for enabling.

  In the above embodiment, the power saving key is provided on each of the television receiver 20 side and the HDD integrated optical disk device 40 side. However, the power saving key only needs to be provided on at least one of the equipment sides. Furthermore, it should just be provided in either an apparatus main body or a remote control.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which devices are connected by HDMI has been described. However, CEC vendor commands are exchanged between a television receiver and a recording medium playback device, such as an HDMI connection between devices of the same manufacturer. Steps S12 and S22 can be omitted if it is assumed that this is possible. Also, if it is assumed that control signals related to the power-saving mode can be exchanged between the television receiver and the recording medium playback device, such as connection specific to the equipment of the same manufacturer, check the specifications of the other device. Since there is no need to do this, steps S10 to S12 and S20 to S22 can be omitted.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for a recording medium playback device such as a television receiver having a display unit made of liquid crystal, plasma, organic EL, or the like, a player for playing back a recording medium, or a recorder capable of recording. As the recording medium, BD, DVD, CD, HDD, or the like can be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Television system 20 Television receiver 29, 49 Operation part 29a, 49a, 35a, 55a Power saving key 40 HDD integrated optical disk apparatus (recording medium reproducing | regenerating apparatus)
35, 55 remote control

Claims (9)

In a television receiver that can control external devices,
A television receiver characterized in that, when a power saving key is operated, the power saving mode of the present television receiver is enabled and a signal for enabling the power saving mode of the external device is output.   The television receiver according to claim 1, wherein the power saving mode of the external device includes a dimmer setting for adjusting brightness of a display unit.   The television receiver according to claim 1, wherein the power saving key is provided on a remote controller. HDMI connection with the external device,
When the HDMI-CEC setting of the television receiver and the external device is on, the power saving mode of the television receiver is enabled when the power saving key is operated, and the power saving mode of the external device is reduced. Output a signal to enable power mode,
When the HDMI-CEC setting of at least one of the television receiver or the external device is off, the power saving mode of the television receiver is enabled when the power saving key is operated. The television receiver according to claim 1. In a television system in which a television receiver and a recording medium playback device are connected to each other in a controllable manner,
When the power saving key is operated, the television system is controlled to enable the power saving mode of the television receiver and the power saving mode of the recording medium playback device. In a recording medium playback apparatus capable of controlling a television receiver,
When the power saving key is operated, the recording medium playback device enables the power saving mode of the recording medium playback device and outputs a signal for enabling the power saving mode of the television receiver. .   The recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the power saving mode of the recording medium reproducing apparatus includes a dimmer setting for adjusting brightness of the display unit.   8. The recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the power saving key is provided on a remote controller. HDMI connection with the television receiver,
When the HDMI-CEC setting of the recording medium playback apparatus and the television receiver is on, the power saving mode of the recording medium playback apparatus is enabled when the power saving key is operated, and the television Outputs a signal that enables the receiver's power saving mode,
When the HDMI-CEC setting of at least one of the recording medium playback apparatus or the television receiver is off, the power saving mode of the recording medium playback apparatus is enabled when the power saving key is operated. 8. A recording medium reproducing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the recording medium reproducing apparatus is characterized in that:

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