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Analog/digital compatible reproducing system

US5313342A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1992
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B23/28
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An analog/digital compatible reproducing system is disclosed, particularly a stationary head system using a digital recorded magnetic tape having a plurality of n, digital data recorded tracks. An analog recorded magnetic tape has a first analog recorded track and a second analog recorded track between which a guardband of a certain width is provided. Signals are reproduced from the digital recorded magnetic tape by driving n reproducing magnetic head elements respectively corresponding to the n digital data recorded tracks. The analog recorded magnetic tape is reproduced by driving a plurality of m reproducing magnetic head elements of said n reproducing, magnetic head elements, corresponding to the first and second recorded tracks so that common outputs can be produced from the m reproducing magnetic head elements. There is also disclosed a tape cassette used in such system.

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