Abstract: A copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data output unit (3) holds a bit stream obtained by previously compressing and encoding image and/or audio data representing that recording desired by the user has ended in failure because the contents is copy-protected. When copy control information (V2) outputted from an IEEE 1394 interface (1) indicates a copy-protected state, a selecting unit (20) selects copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data (V3) outputted from the copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data output unit (3) and outputs it as to-be-recorded MPEG-TS data (V4). Thereby, the data (V3) is recorded.

Abstract: A slow decode control part divides a reference clock generated by a VCXO at a ratio of a slow speed to a normal speed. An STC circuit counts the divided clock. A time for starting decoding by an MPEG video decode part is decided by comparing a DTS included in MPEG data with the count of the STC circuit. A display time determination part determines a timing for outputting decoded data by comparing a PTS included in the MPEG data with the count of the STC circuit. Decoded data temporarily held in a frame buffer is output in response to a signal generated in a determination part on the basis of frame frequency information included in the MPEG data. Thus, slow reproduction is implemented with a high degree of freedom not limited to an integer-fractional speed without requiring a complicated circuit structure.

Abstract: A method for recording signals on a magnetic tape including receiving an input signal, extracting a program-linked signal from the input signal, modulating the program-linked signal so as to have a frequency different from any frequency within a predetermined possible range of a control signal, recording the input signal on a recording track, and recording the control signal and the modulated program-linked signal on the control track. A method for reproducing signals recorded on the magnetic tape including reading a compound signal including the control signal and the modulated program-linked signal from the control track, separating the modulated program-linked signal from the CTL signal, and outputting a video signal based on the separated modulated program-linked signal.

Abstract: A copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data output unit (3) holds a bit stream obtained by previously compressing and encoding image and/or audio data representing that recording desired by the user has ended in failure because the contents is copy-protected. When copy control information (V2) outputted from an IEEE 1394 interface (1) indicates a copy-protected state, a selecting unit (20) selects copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data (V3) outputted from the copy-protected-state indicating MPEG-TS data output unit (3) and outputs it as to-be-recorded MPEG-TS data (V4). Thereby, the data (V3) is recorded.

Abstract: An MPEG recording and playback device is provided which can provide pertinent information on a program being played back to viewers at least in certain forms with certainty, thereby facilitating viewers' convenience. In this MPEG recording and playback device, during recording of MPEG data, a program information collecting unit (14) collects pertinent information on program responsive to an input path of the MPEG data by changing a method of collection, and the pertinent information on program is recorded in a different location of a track from that for the MPEG data. During playback, recorded pertinent information on program is outputted after being superimposed on an MPEG decoded analog image signal.

Abstract: An MPEG data recorder comprises an interface means for receiving a data packet from a digital transmission line transmitting MPEG data in real time, and extracting a predetermined MPEG data from a received packet to output it as a data signal; a data rate detector means for determining a data rate of MPEG data based on a valid data period, during which the data signal is outputted from the interface means; and a recording mode selector means for selecting a recording mode based on the determined data rate.

Abstract: A slow decode control part divides a reference clock generated by a VCXO at a ratio of a slow speed to a normal speed. An STC circuit counts the divided clock. A time for starting decoding by an MPEG video decode part is decided by comparing a DTS included in MPEG data with the count of the STC circuit. A display time determination part determines a timing for outputting decoded data by comparing a PTS included in the MPEG data with the count of the STC circuit. Decoded data temporarily held in a frame buffer is output in response to a signal generated in a determination part on the basis of frame frequency information included in the MPEG data. Thus, slow reproduction is implemented with a high degree of freedom not limited to an integer-fractional speed without requiring a complicated circuit structure.