Disclosed is an image reproducing apparatus for updating a channel map,
and a method thereof. The image reproducing apparatus includes an
identification (ID) detector for detecting the ID of a broadcast
information card when a broadcast information card is mounted, a
comparing unit for comparing the ID of the broadcast information card
detected by the detector with the ID of a existing broadcast information
card, the ID being received from a broadcast station and stored in a
storage unit, a deleting unit for deleting an existing first channel map
when the ID of the detected broadcast information card is different from
the ID of the existing broadcast information card, and a receiving unit
for receiving data including a new second channel map from the broadcast
station in place of the first channel map deleted by the deleting unit.
Accordingly, accurate update conditions are proposed, thereby enhancing
user convenience and increasing accuracy.