Apparatus, method, and system for video signal recording and playback

摘要

A video signal recording and playback apparatus includes: a unit for checking at least one external video device connected to a main unit via a predetermined interface to determine a video device which is recording, the main unit having a control section for transmitting and receiving video signals to/from at least one video device and controlling the device; a unit for checking at least one video device connected via the predetermined interface to determine a video device capable of performing playback while recording; a unit for determining a video device, which is recording and is capable of performing playback while recording, at least one video device as a control target connected via the predetermined interface and determining playback with respect to the control target device in recording; and a unit for allowing the control target device in recording to perform the determined playback when an operation section is operated.