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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 09, 1997
Yoshiaki Takano, Kanagawa, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A video camera using a disk-type recording medium is capable of allowing the user to extend the remaining record time easily. In the control sequence, step,detects whether the record time extension key is pressed. The sequence proceeds to step,if the key is pressed, or otherwise proceeds to step,. Step,calculates the extendable remaining record time and displays it. When the storage space runs out during the recording of the video signal of an intended shot scene, step,searches for the largest record area or nearest record area of NG scene based on management information which is recorded on the recording medium for the video signal of each shot scene, moves the recording head to the area, and records the video signal of intended scene continuously by overwriting in the area. Step,detects whether the record time remains. The sequence proceeds to step,to terminate the recording operation if the record time runs out, or otherwise returns to step,. Management information including record positions of video signals is stored temporarily in the memory, and it is recorded in the management information area of the recording medium when the recording is halted or terminated.