Abstract: In detection of noise by comparing a digital input image signal and an output image signal in one previous frame with each other, when the input image signal, the output image signal in one previous frame, and a predetermined reference value are represented by a, b, and x, respectively, and when |a?b|?x and a?b?1 are satisfied, the presence of noise is determined.
Abstract: When a voltage oscillator oscillates abnormally and a PLL circuit stops operating, in order to return to normal operation quickly, presence/absence of a comparison signal (fc) outputted from a frequency divider (4) is detected, and at times when there is no comparison signal (fc), an output signal of a phase comparator (4) is forcibly controlled to a low level temporarily, and an oscillation frequency of a voltage control oscillator (3) is decreased.