Abstract: In an apparatus for reproducing information signals from a record medium, the method for repeated reproduction of the information signals contained in a selected portion of the record medium includes the steps of counting the number of control pulses recovered for the record medium between receipt of a first control signal and receipt of a second control signal in a play mode of operation, thereby producing a count value, reversing the play direction of the record medium and subtracting the number of control pulses recovered, after the second control signal is received, from the count value until the count value is decreased to zero and restarting information signal reproduction in the play mode of operation. A method for repeat reproduction of information signals corresponding to one of information signals located on a predetermined portion of the record medium and information signals reproduced during a predetermined time period is also disclosed.

Abstract: Repeat reproduction method for magnetic tape by which a user can repeatedly reproduce data on the magnetic tape for the arbitrary set section or for previously reproduced section, utilizing a counter to count the number of control pulses on the tape and a timer to activate for a prescribed time.