PLAYBACK APPARATUS FOR REPRODUCING A VIDEO SIGNAL RECORDED ON AN INFORMATION CARRIER

摘要

An apparatus for playing back a first video signal recorded on a record carrier is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first read means (2) for reading the first video signal from the record carrier in order to supply it to an output (14). The apparatus further comprises means for receiving messages (6) and means for storing the messages in a storage medium (8). Second read means (10) are adapted to read one or more messages from the storage medium (8) and to generate a second video signal in dependence on a control signal. The second video signal is supplied to the output (14) in dependence on the control signal. The control signal is generated autonomously by generator means (16). The control signal may be generated periodically. The messages may be announcements or publicity information from organizations but may also be commercials.