Method and apparatus for storing multiple protocol, compressed audio and video data

摘要

An apparatus and method (10, 50, 45, 50) to record digital audio/video data originating from different sources in different data formats in a single format for recording on a digital cassette. The apparatus utilizes common circuitry to receive, record and playback the audio/video data while keeping the overall architecture simple. The apparatus is able to accommodate advanced formatting features such as trick play, without significant overhead.