Magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for recording and reproducing in both analog and digital modes
US5381280A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B15/1816
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for selectively recording and reproducing information on either an analog signal magnetic tape or a digital signal magnetic tape. A head drum is provided with both analog signal heads and digital signal heads, and a signal current is selectively applied to each head depending on the type of tape loaded in the apparatus. When an analog signal magnetic tape is loaded, the head drum is rotated in the direction corresponding to the direction of tape travel. When a digital signal magnetic tape is loaded, the head drum is rotated in the direction opposing the direction of tape travel.
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