Video printer with built-in monitor - has inputs for character generator and main video signal, superimposed by combination circuit

摘要

Connected to the control unit (91) for a video printer is an input stage (17) for printing control data and a second input stage (13) is connected to a character generator (95). Further connections (71, 72, 74) are used for entering the main video signal for storage in a memory (99). The output from the character generator can be superimposed on the main video signal, using a combination circuit (96). A printing system prints the combined signals on printing paper. A display device (12) such as a liquid crystal indicator shows the combined signal. The character generator is built into the housing of the video printer, the display device being similarly incorporated. A selection system enables a full image or frame to be shown. ADVANTAGE - Compact desing, suitable for use with audio visual system.