Abstract: A screen encore method capable of displaying again (encore) a block of pictures designated by a user or a last picture with a single key by software control, without adding hardware, so that the inventive system is highly improved both in its function and quality.

Abstract: An automatic (auto) tape searching method which searches the required tape portion fast and automatically by repeating a sequence of operational procedures. The auto tape searching method comprises: a first stage which initializes the port of a microcomputer and the content of a RAM (random access memory), sets the initial values, and controls interrupts at a power-on reset of a video tape recording system; a second stage which checks key input and, for auto random search (ARS) key, performs the auto random search function; a third stage which performs mode checking and, if a present mode needs to accompany the mechanism operation, controls the present mode; and a fourth stage which switches the mode and checks the sensor and an emergency state to make the system in stable condition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of skipping unrecorded area during playback in order to minimize an interruption time upon playing back a recorded program in a tape drive. The method is performed while playing back a record medium, such that an area with no videos and audios is played back at a high speed and an area with videos and audios is played back at a normal speed, resulting in minimized time for playing back unrecorded areas, thus yielding another advantage in that an audience is kept from being bored and, furthermore, power is saved by automatically turning the power-off when the record medium playback is completed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a screen encore method capable of re-playing the exact portion to be watched again by using a counter module.