Abstract: Electronic equipment comprises operation means 3, in which a plurality of key buttons 3a, 3a, . . . for inputting operations into the device by the user and a base member 3b connecting the plurality of key buttons 3a, 3a, . . . are formed integrally, containing a luminescent material, and panel means 1 placed above the operation means 3, formed from a member which can transmit light emitted by the operation means 3, in which a plurality of holes 1a, 1a, . . . are provided to enable operation of the plurality of key buttons 3a, 3a, . . . , in order to enable the user to judge the positions and functions of key buttons for operation even in darkness,.

Abstract: An image pickup system that is small in scale, handy to maneuver, easy to operate and advanced in editing capabilities is disclosed. A commander device is used both as a remote commander and as a microphone in operating a video camera for image pickup. Wearing a headset on the head, a user looks at images appearing on a headset display to monitor and verify recorded images without recourse to a view finder of the video came. Function of the components making up the system are changed by operation of a mode switch attached to the video camera.

Abstract: In order to enable a hand inserting direction against a disk tray to be freely changed during loading/unloading of the laser disk in respect to the disk tray, there is provided a disk drive apparatus in which the disk outer circumference mounting surface to be formed on the disk tray is formed substantially in flush with the upper surface of the disk tray and its outer circumference is provided with a plurality of disk guides.

Abstract: An image pickup system that is small in scale, handy to maneuver, easy to operate and advanced in editing capabilities is disclosed. A commander device is used both as a remote commander and as a microphone in operating a video camera for image pickup. Wearing a headset on the head, a user looks at images appearing on a headset display to monitor and verify recorded images without recourse to a view finder of the video camera. Functions of the components making up the system are changed by operation of a mode switch attached to the video camera.