Abstract: A digital recording and reproducing device (10) converts an MPEG stream output from a plurality of tuners (12) that can receive a plurality of television signals in accordance with a proper bit rate, resolution, and a compressing system. A server provides a time index with an identifier to identify program data and program corner data. The digital recording and reproducing device receives and records the identifier. A signal receiving unit (25) receives a reproduction signal of the program data from a controller and an input unit (28) that transmit an input signal related to reproduction of the program data. A control unit (18) detects an identifier of a time index corresponding to the reproduction signal received by the signal receiving unit (25) and program data related to the identifier are extracted from a recording means (17).

Abstract: The invention provides a digital recording/reproducing device wherein a reservation recording itself is not required and a viewer can search a desired target program quickly. The digital recording/reproducing device 10 comprises a plurality of tuners 12 which can receive a plurality of television signals at the same time, convert a television signal into a digital signal and records/reproduces. A server provides a time index having an identifier which can identify program data and program section data, and the time index is received via a communication means and recorded. In addition, a signal receiving unit 25 receives a program data reproducing signal from a remote controller and an input unit 28 for sending an input signal relating to the reproduction of program data. A control unit 18 detects an identifier of a time index corresponding to the program data reproducing signal that the signal receiver 25 receives, and extracts program data associated with the detected identifier from a recording means 17.

Abstract: There is provided a remote controller facilitating the operation concerning reproduction of recorded program data and having a user-friendly function. The remote controller (50) transmits an operation signal of a digital recording/reproducing device (10) which has recorded television programs. The remote controller (50) includes a power button (60) for turning on/off power of a TV for displaying the output data of the digital recording/reproducing device (10) and a reproduction button (80) for reproducing program data.

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] It is possible for a viewer to quickly locate an aiming program while it is unnecessary to make a program recording reservation. [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] A digital recording and reproducing device (10) converts an MPEG stream output from a plurality of tuners (12) that can receive a plurality of television signals in accordance with a proper bit rate, resolution, and a compressing system. A server provides a time index with an identifier to identify program data and program corner data. The digital recording and reproducing device receives and records the identifier. A signal receiving unit (25) receives a reproduction signal of the program data from a controller and an input unit (28) that transmit an input signal related to reproduction of the program data A control unit (18) detects an identifier of a time index corresponding to the reproduction signal received by the signal receiving unit (25) and program data related to the identifier are extracted from a recording means (17).