Screen encore method by reel-sensing in a video tape recorder system

A method for performing a screen encore function in a video tape recorder, said method comprising:

• during a play function for reproducing video signals recorded on a video tape, enabling a user designation of an encore start position;
• counting reel pulse signals in response to the user designation of said encore start position to thereby generate a first count;
• in response to user selection of said screen encore function, terminating said first count, performing a rewind function, and generating a second count of said reel pulse signals during said rewind function;
• and
• terminating said rewind function and performing said play function in response to a result of a comparison between said first count and said second count.

A method for performing a screen encore function in a video tape recorder, said method comprising:

• during a play function for reproducing video signals recorded on a video tape, enabling a user designation of an encore start position;
• counting reel pulse signals and setting an encore flag in response to the user designation of said encore start position to thereby generate a first count;
• in response to user selection of said screen encore function, determining if said encore flag is set;
• if said encore flag is set, terminating said first count, performing a first rewind function, generating a second count of said reel pulse signals during said first rewind function, terminating said first rewind function and performing said play function in response to a result of a comparison between said first count and said second count;
• and
• if said encore flag is determined to be not set, thereby indicative of a timed encore function, enabling user input of a rewind time period and performing a second rewind function for said rewind time period.