Magnetic tape recording and reproducing apparatus for analog and digital combined use
AssigneeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
InventorJin-kyu Jeon
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Abstract
An analog and digital combination recording and reproduction apparatus uses the existing head layout found in an analog recording and reproduction apparatus such as an existing VHS system, for recording and reproduction of both analog and digital signals on a magnetic tape. Using a video signal head or a hi-fi audio signal head for use in an extended play mode, digital video and audio signals are simultaneously recorded on tracks obtained by bisecting the standard play mode track width. Thus, the analog and digital signals can be recorded and reproduced without having additional heads for digital recording and reproduction, thereby providing a simple structure and minimizing costs.
Claims11
An analog and digital combination recording and reproduction apparatus capable of recording and reproducing video and audio signals in at least one analog mode and at least one digital mode, said apparatus comprising:
- a magnetic tape;
- analog video and audio signal processing means for performing recording and reproduction of analog video and audio signals;
- digital video and audio signal processing means for performing recording and reproduction of digital video and audio signals;
- a plurality of heads each of which has a structure and an arrangement for recording and reproducing analog video and audio signals with respect to said magnetic tape;
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- switching means for transmitting signals between said heads and said analog and digital processing means, according to said analog and digital modes,
- wherein said plurality of heads are used for transferring digital video and audio signals in said digital mode.
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