EP0308120A2
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Tape recording/or reproducing apparatus
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1988-09-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A tape recorder has an operating mode in which a magnetic tape (T) is run at a speed higher than an ordinary reproducing speed, a magnetic head (9) is in sliding contact with the magnetic tape (T), and a desired tape position is searched for. In this operating mode, the magnetic tape (T) is run initially at a first speed higher than the ordinary reproducing speed, for example three times that speed, for a predetermined period of time after an operating switch (24, 31, 34) that sets the operating mode is turned on. Then, if the operating switch (24, 31, 34) remains continuously turned on after the elapse of this predetermined period of time, the magnetic tape (T) is run at a second spped which is higher than the first speed, for example sixteen times the ordinary reproducing speed.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi C/O Patents Division Nakatsuyama
- 👤 Fumihiko C/O Patents Division Kato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/10; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/1808; G11B15/1875; G11B15/02; G11B27/02; G11B27/031; G11B27/032; G11B27/102; G11B27/107; G11B27/19; G11B27/28; G11B27/30; G11B27/3027; G11B27/3063; G11B27/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A tape recorder capable of operation at an ordinary reproducing speed and in a forward or reverse direction and comprising: a magnetic head (9) for scanning a magnetic tape (T); operating mode means (20,17, 19) for running the magnetic tape (T) at a speed higher than said ordinary reproducing speed in a state in which said magnetic head (9) is in contact with the magnetic tape (T); operating means (24) controllable by a user of the tape recorder for making said operating mode means (20,17,19) inoperative; and first speed control means (20) for controlling the operating mode means (20, 17, 19) so as to run the magnetic tape (T) at a first speed higher than said ordinary reproducing speed; characterized by: second speed control means (20) for controlling the operating mode means (20, 17, 19) so as to run the magnetic tape (T) at a second speed higher than said first speed; and automatic switching control means (20) responsive to said operating means (24, 31, 34) for making said first speed control means (20) operative for a predetermined period of time after said operating means (24, 31, 34) is operated and for making said second speed control means (20) operative when the operating means (24) is continuously operated beyond the elapse of said predetermined period of time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A tape recorder capable of operation at an ordinary reproducing speed and in a forward or reverse direction and comprising: a magnetic head (9) for scanning a magnetic tape (T); operating mode means (20,17, 19) for running the magnetic tape (T) at a speed higher than said ordinary reproducing speed in a state in which said magnetic head (9) is in contact with the magnetic tape (T); operating means (24) controllable by a user of the tape recorder for making said operating mode means (20,17,19) inoperative; and first speed control means (20) for controlling the operating mode means (20, 17, 19) so as to run the magnetic tape (T) at a first speed higher than said ordinary reproducing speed; characterized by: second speed control means (20) for controlling the operating mode means (20, 17, 19) so as to run the magnetic tape (T) at a second speed higher than said first speed; and automatic switching control means (20) responsive to said operating means (24, 31, 34) for making said first speed control means (20) operative for a predetermined period of time after said operating means (24, 31, 34) is operated and for making said second speed control means (20) operative when the operating means (24) is continuously operated beyond the elapse of said predetermined period of time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
A tape recorder according to claim 1 wherein said automatic switching control means (20) comprises: a timer; first control means for making said first speed control means (20) operative and for starting said timer in response to the operation of said operating means (24, 31, 34); and second control means for setting said second speed control means (20) in response to said elapse of said predetermined period of time and to the operation of said operating means (24, 31, 34).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
A tape recorder according to claim 1 or claim 2 wherein said operating means (24, 31, 34) can be made inoperative while said operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is operating at said first or second speed, and, when said operating means (24, 31, 34) is made inoperative while said operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is operating at said first or second speed, the operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is set so as to run the magnetic tape (T) at the ordinary reproducing speed in the state in which the magnetic head (9) is in contact with the magnetic tape (T).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
91 words
A tape recorder according to claim 1 wherein said operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is a cue/review mode means comprising: reproducing mode means (20, 17) for running the magnetic tape (T) at the ordinary reproducing speed in the state in which the magnetic head (9) is in contact with the magnetic tape (T); and fast-forward or rewind mode means (20, 19) for running the magnetic tape (T) at a speed higher than said ordinary reproducing speed in a state in which said reproducing mode means (20, 17) is made operative.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said first speed is about three times said ordinary reproducing speed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said second speed is about sixteen times said ordinary reproducing speed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said ordinary reproducing speed is about 8.15 mm/sec.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims wherein said predetermined period of time is about five seconds.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims further comprising a rotary drum, and wherein said magnetic head (9) comprises a plurality of rotary magnetic heads (9) mounted in said rotary drum.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
120 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims further comprising: a reel motor (18); a capstan motor (14); a reversible capstan; a pinch roller; a supply reel; a take-up reel; a reel servocircuit (19) responsive to said first speed control means for controlling said reel motor (18) to drive both of or selectively drive either one of said supply reel to supply the magnetic tape (T) and said take-up reel to wind up the magnetic tape (T); and a capstan servocircuit (17) responsive to said second speed control means for controlling said capstan motor to drive said reversible capstan for running the magnetic tape (T) in the forward or reverse direction in cooperation with said pinch roller.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
A tape recorder according to any one of the preceding claims further comprising muting means (12) for reproducing an audio signal recorded on the magnetic tape (T) through said magnetic head (9) and generating a reproduced sound while said operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is operating at said first speed and for stopping the output of said reproduced sound while said operating mode means (20, 17, 19) is operating at said second speed.
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