Abstract:
An automatic tape loading recording-reproducing apparatus of drum rotation type comprises a rotary guide drum. The tape is drawn out of a cassette and pulled around the guide drum conformably over a specific region thereof. The guide drum is rotated when the tape contacts the guide drum conformably over a very slight extent thereof. An air film is formed between the rotating guide drum and the tape thus pulled around.
Abstract:
A magnetic tape movement-initiation system which causes two magnetic tape drive means to operate such that one means is actuated with a time lag with respect to the other means. Said two magnetic tape drive means are mounted in the path of travel of a magnetic tape paid out from a supply reel and wound on a takeup reel such that one means is disposed on the supply reel side and the other means is disposed on the takeup reel side with respect to magnetic heads which are brought into contact with the magnetic tape.