Abstract: A tape running system for a slide loading type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus. The system comprises a stationary base plate mounted on a deck mechanism of the apparatus, a slide base mounted on the stationary base plate such that it is reciprocated with respect to the stationary base plate within a predetermined range, a pair of loading gears mounted on the lower surface of the stationary base plate and engaging with each other and connected to a pair of slant post assemblies through individual loading levers, and a rotational force transmitting unit transmitting the rotational force of the loading gears to the slide base for driving the slide base. The rotational force transmitting unit is connected between one of the pair of loading gears and the slide base and linearly reciprocates the slide base using the rotational force of the loading gears.

Abstract: A television-integrated video cassette recorder apparatus comprising a high definition television for receiving a high definition television signal from a broadcasting station, a digital video cassette recorder for recording and playing back the high definition television signal or a standard television signal on/from a magnetic tape, and an interface circuit for converting a format of the high definition television signal into a recording format of the digital video cassette recorder in a recording mode, converting a format of a playback signal from the digital video cassette recorder into a high definition television format or a standard television format in a playback mode and performing a plurality of screen processing functions in a standard television manner. According to the present invention, a compatibility is provided between a standard TV system and a HDTV system.

Abstract: A pivotable cassette housing for a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus, comprising a pivotable bracket formed of a single metal plate, to have an integral construction, and a cassette holder mounted in the bracket and adapted to receive a tape cassette therein. The pivotable bracket has a pair of side walls and a pair of connecting portions integrally formed with the side walls and adapted to connect the side walls with each other, one of the connecting members having a cross section with a stepped shape and the other having a cross section with a shape having opposite protruded ends. Each of the side walls has a guide pin extending inwardly from an inner surface of the side wall and the cassette holder has a guide slot for receiving the guide pin, to mount the cassette holder in the bracket.

Abstract: A brake device for a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus, such as a slide loading type camera recorder. The supply reel brake unit includes a supply reel brake having an operating pin, and a mode switch gear having an operating protrusion pushing the operating pin in a tape running mode, thereby releasing the tape supply reel table. In addition, the supply reel brake unit may comprise a drive cam gear, a supply reel brake cooperating with the drive cam gear to selectively brake the tape supply reel table.

Abstract: An apparatus for recording and reproducing digital/analog video signals including a single head drum attached with heads for processing analog video signals and heads for processing digital video signals, and switches performing switching operations on the basis of the kind of input video signals. The head drum is variable in speed, depending on the kind of input video signals. In accordance with the apparatus, both analog and digital signals can be recorded and reproduced by a single recording unit and a single reproducing unit both capable of varying in characteristic, based on a video signal received thereto. This provides a reduction in manufacture cost and a light, thin, simple and compact construction of the existing VCRs.

Abstract: A tape tension control apparatus for a VCR capable of variously and precisely controlling the tension of a tape in accordance with the using purpose by sensing the tension of a tape by sensing device such as a photosensor or a Hall sensor, driving tension member driving device, based on a sensing signal from the sensing device, thereby electrically controlling the tension of the tape.

Abstract: A variable bulge device for displacing bulges of a rotation head drum, capable of adjusting a protruded amount of a bulge used, depending on a rotation speed of the rotating head drum and the kind of a tape used. The device includes an operating member partially protruded at one end thereof through a bulge hole formed at a lower drum of the rotation head drum, the operating member having a variable bulge provided by the protruded end, and a drive unit for driving the operating member and thereby adjusting the protruded amount and position of the variable bulge.

Abstract: A head drum cleaning device for a magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus comprising a head cleaning lever pivotally mounted to a fixed base plate of the apparatus by a pin fixed to the fixed base plate, a cleaning roller rotatably mounted to one end of the head cleaning lever by a pin fixed to the head cleaning lever, a drive member constituted by a part of a slide base of the apparatus and adapted to drive the head cleaning lever, and a head cleaning lever rotating unit operatively connected to the drive member and adapted to pivot the head cleaning lever through two steps, namely, in toward the drum and then in the reverse direction. The head drum cleaning device has a simple construction capable of achieving a smooth cleaning operation, in that the head cleaning lever is actuated by the drive member mounted to the slide base to clean the rotating head drum. The head drum cleaning device can be applied to compact camcorders such as 8 mm camcorders using the slide base.