Digital video cassette recorder for preventing picture distortion during search and method for processing picture using the same

Abstract

A digital video cassette recorder capable of preventing a picture from being distorted during a search, and a method for processing a picture according to the same are provided. The digital video cassette recorder includes a search command applier, a reproduction unit for outputting data reproduced in a normal mode according to a fourth control signal, a switch for selecting reproduced data output by the reproduction unit for a predetermined time according to a first control signal, a memory for storing the image data which is reproduced at the normal mode and output from the switch, a display for displaying the image data stored in the memory according to a second control signal, a capstan motor for converting a traveling speed of a tape in accordance with a normal reproduction mode or a search mode according to a third control signal, and a controller for outputting the fourth, first, second and third control signals for controlling the reproduction unit, the switch, the display and the capstan motor, respectively, when a search command is provided by the search command applier. As a result, picture distortion occurring on the display during search can be prevented.