Abstract: A digital audio recorder having a compact disk player for playing at least one compact disk having multiple tracks also has a hard drive and associated memory. The memory contains a database containing data relating to specific CD's such as album name, artist name, song title, and track, and may also contain playlists. The playlists can be loaded by the manufacturer or created by the user. There are correlations among the data. A central processor is connected to the compact disk player, the hard drive and associated memory, a second memory, display, audio output and buttons or knobs. Turning knobs or pushing buttons directs signals to the central processor and enables a user to operate the compact disk player, store in the second memory audio selections from a disk placed in the compact disk player, select and create playlists, and output audio selections contained in the second memory in an order according to a selected playlist. A keyboard communicates with the player through infrared signals.

Abstract: A video tape editing apparatus for use with first and second video playback devices and a video recording device allows effective editing of homemade video tapes which produces clean, professional transitions of the edit-points. The editing apparatus includes a fade control circuit having a fade selector switch for generating a fade-out control signal to shunt the composite video signal components in a video amplifier when the fade switch is in a first position and for generating a fade-in control signal to remove the shunting of the composite video signal components in the video amplifier when the fade switch is in a second position.

Abstract: A video camera carrying case including a body portion for receiving a video camera having an opening for passage of the camera therethrough into the interior of the body portion. An adjustable disengageable safety strap is connnected to the body portion for restraining the camera within the body portion. The carrying case also can include a substantially deformable shroud to protect the interior of the body portion from the elements and the body portion can be constructed of a substantially deformable material which is capable of absorbing shock delivered to the body portion.