JPH10208221A - Cassette changer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a magnetic head from clogging and also to promptly cope with the case the clogging is generated on the head. SOLUTION: A cleaning tape cassette is stored in the 1st storage part of a cassette storage part 10 wherein the normal cassettes are stored, and when a signal detecting the clogging of magnetic head in a tape device 4 which is a tape recording/reproducing means, is outputted from the clogging detection means 15, the recording or reproducing operation under working is stopped by the operation of an interruption control means 17, and after that, by means of setting the cleaning tape cassette to the part of magnetic head and automatically running the cleaning tape, the cleaning of magnetic tape is carried out.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cassette changer capable of accommodating a plurality of tape cassettes (hereinafter referred to as "cassettes") such as VTRs and operating these cassettes sequentially.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of cassette autochangers have been proposed, implemented, and sold on the market. However, most of them are for business or broadcast use, and while they are very convenient in the recording / reproducing aspects, the resulting multifunctionality makes it extremely difficult for users to use, and the equipment becomes larger. , The cost is high.

[0003]

Considering the conventional cassette changer, there are the following technical problems to be solved.

That is, the first problem is that although the magnetic head of the apparatus is liable to be clogged by a foreign substance such as magnetic powder due to the use of many cassettes,
No effective measures have been taken.

A second problem is that the type of each cassette, the type of tape stored in the cassette changer, the determination as to whether or not recording is possible, the total recordable time, the remaining recordable time, and the like. Is difficult to understand, and the provision of a means for obtaining such information increases the size and cost of the entire apparatus.

A third problem is that, when a cassette to be recorded is not selected, or when the remaining amount of tape in the cassette to be recorded is insufficient, a warning is displayed or the recording mode is changed to record for a long time. Although it is possible to adopt a configuration in which measures can be taken, if the user is unfamiliar with the handling of the device, it is not easy to re-operate according to the contents of the warning, and it is likely that recording will not be possible .

Further, if recording is performed for a long time that cannot be dealt with even by mode change, the cassette must be replaced, and the advantage of the cassette changer cannot be fully utilized.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a cassette changer which can prevent clogging of a magnetic head beforehand and can immediately cope with head clogging. is there.

A second object of the present invention is to determine the type of each cassette, the type of tape, the determination as to whether or not recording is possible, the total recordable time,
An object of the present invention is to provide a cassette changer capable of displaying information such as a remaining recordable time so that a user can easily understand the information.

A third object of the present invention is to provide a cassette changer capable of performing recording even when an unexpected state occurs, such as when a cassette to be recorded is not selected, or when the remaining tape in the cassette to be recorded is insufficient. It is to provide.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above object, a cassette changer according to the present invention comprises information on clogging of a head mounted on a tape recording / reproducing means due to foreign matter or information on a running time of a magnetic tape of a cassette. An interrupt control means for attaching and running a cleaning tape cassette to a tape recording / reproducing means, a cassette information control means or a tape information control means for displaying various cassette / tape information, and an emergency recording cassette. Using an emergency tape control means capable of coping with an unexpected state relating to / reproducing, and a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette containing a tape having a magnetic tape portion and a cleaning tape portion, based on various information. A system that can respond to unexpected situations including the occurrence of defective recording / reproduction / Interrupt control means, those provided with the interruption means, and the like.

With this configuration, if head clogging occurs during recording or reproduction, the cleaning tape cassette is automatically set to the tape recording / reproduction means immediately, and the head is cleaned, so that head clogging is eliminated. In addition, recording or reproducing operation can be continued with minimum time loss, and various states and types of the cassette or tape can be displayed in a state that can be visually observed by a user, thereby improving the usability of the changer. Even if an unexpected situation such as a cassette setting error or tape recording time shortage occurs, the emergency recording cassette or the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is automatically set in the tape recording / reproducing means. It can be used without recording errors, and also keeps the tape in good condition. It is possible.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, and a foreign matter adhering to the head. Cassette storage means including a first storage unit for storing a cleaning cassette to be removed and a second storage unit for storing a cassette capable of at least one of recording and reproduction; and an eye for detecting clogging of the head by foreign matter. Clogging detecting means, and interrupt control for controlling the cleaning cassette stored in the first storage section to be mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run according to a clogging detection signal from the clogging detecting means. Means, and with this configuration,
If head clogging is detected, the interrupt control means attaches the cleaning cassette in the first storage unit to the tape recording / reproducing means and causes the tape to run, so that the head is automatically cleaned and the head is immediately cleaned. Clogging is eliminated.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first storage for storing a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, and a cleaning cassette for removing foreign substances attached to the head. And a cassette storage means comprising a second storage part for storing a cassette capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction, and an accumulated time for running the magnetic tape in the cassette in the tape recording / reproduction means. Running time detecting means for measuring and holding the accumulated time information, and when the accumulated time reaches a predetermined value, the cleaning cassette stored in the first storage section is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means for running. Interrupt control means for controlling the tape to run for a certain period of time. When clogging is likely to occur, the interruption control means attaches the cleaning cassette in the first storage unit to the tape recording / reproducing means and causes the tape to run, so that the head is automatically cleaned. Clogging can be prevented beforehand.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape contained in a cassette, a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of cassettes, and the tape recording. / Cassette information detecting means for detecting at least one of the cassette type, tape type and presence / absence of an erroneous erasure preventing piece of the cassette mounted on the reproducing means, and holding means for holding the detection information from the cassette information detecting means And sequentially mounting the cassettes stored in the cassette storage means on the tape recording / reproducing means, holding the detection information from the cassette information detection means in the holding means, and displaying the contents of the detection information on the display means. Cassette information control means for controlling the display to be displayed. With this configuration, cassette information stored in the storage means is provided. Tsu DOO was sequentially attached to the tape recording / reproducing unit, the cassette type is detected by the cassette information detection means, it can be displayed as the tape type, and easily whether the erasure preventing pieces erroneous user viewed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape stored in a cassette, a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of tape cassettes, Storage cassette detection means for detecting that a cassette has been stored in the cassette storage means; and detection of at least one of the type of cassette mounted on the tape recording / reproduction means, the type of tape, and the presence / absence of an erroneous erasure prevention piece. Cassette information detecting means for performing
Holding means for holding the detection information of the cassette information detecting means; mounting the cassette detected by the storage cassette detecting means on the tape recording / reproducing means; and holding the detection information from the cassette information detecting means in the holding means And cassette information control means for controlling the contents of the detection information to be displayed on the display means. With this configuration, the cassette detected by the storage cassette detection means can be stored in the tape recording / reproduction means. And the type of the cassette, the tape type detected by the cassette information detecting means, and the presence / absence of the erroneous erasure prevention piece can be displayed so that the user can easily see it.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal with respect to a magnetic tape stored in a cassette, a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of the cassettes, and the tape. Tape information detecting means for detecting at least one of the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time of the cassette mounted on the recording / reproducing means;
Holding means for holding the detection information of the tape information detection means, and cassettes stored in the cassette storage means sequentially mounted and run on the tape recording / reproduction means; Tape information control means for controlling the tape information to be held by the holding means and for displaying the content of the detected information on the display means. It is possible to display the total recordable time and the recordable remaining time detected by the tape information detecting means so that the user can easily see them.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape stored in a cassette, a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of the cassettes, Storage cassette detection means for detecting that a cassette has been stored in the cassette storage means, and tape for detecting at least one of the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time of the cassette mounted on the tape recording / reproduction means Information detecting means, holding means for holding detection information of the tape information detecting means, and mounting and running the tape cassette detected by the storage cassette detecting means on the magnetic tape device, from the tape information detecting means The control information is stored in the storage means and the content of the detection information is displayed on the display means. With this configuration, the cassette detected by the storage cassette detecting means is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, and the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time detected by the tape information detecting means are provided. The time can be displayed so that the user can easily see it.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal with respect to a magnetic tape contained in a cassette, and recording and reproducing by being mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means. Cassette storage means comprising: a first storage unit storing an emergency recording tape cassette capable of performing recording and a second storage unit storing a cassette capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction; and When the cassette stored in the cassette storage unit is not designated for use when the recording reservation to the recording / reproduction unit is set, or when there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded in the cassette being recorded, the emergency recording tape cassette is removed. Emergency tape cassette control means mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and controlling to perform recording. According to this configuration, when the cassette in the cassette storage unit is not specified to be used when the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing unit is set, or when there is no magnetic tape capable of recording a predetermined cassette during recording, The recording can be performed by mounting the emergency recording cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means.

According to a eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal using a magnetic tape as a medium by a plurality of heads, a magnetic tape portion for performing recording and reproduction, and A first storage unit for storing a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette in which a tape having a cleaning tape unit for removing foreign matter attached to the head in advance and a tape capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction Cassette storage means comprising a second storage unit for storing a cassette; clogging detection means for detecting clogging of the head due to foreign matter; The cleaning tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is inserted into the tape recording /
A magnetic tape that can be recorded on the cassette in the cassette storage unit when the use of the cassette in the cassette storage unit is not specified when the recording is set in the tape recording / reproducing unit or when the tape recording / reproduction unit is set for recording is controlled. When the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette has run out, an emergency / interrupt for controlling the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette to be mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means so that recording is performed on the magnetic tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette. And control means. With this configuration,
When the clogging detecting means detects the clogging, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means so that the cleaning tape section of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is run. When the foreign matter attached to the head is removed and the cassette in the storage means is not designated for use at the time of recording reservation setting to the tape recording / reproducing means, or when there is no magnetic tape capable of recording while recording the predetermined cassette. By mounting a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette on a tape device, recording can be performed on a magnetic tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect of the invention, the emergency / interrupt control means stores the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette in a state where recording / reproducing / cleaning cassettes can be recorded or reproduced substantially from the beginning of the magnetic tape section. When the clogging detection signal is output from the clogging detecting means, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, and the cleaning tape portion is first reversed. Subsequently, control is performed so that the tape runs in the forward direction, or when the use of the cassette in the cassette storage unit is not designated at the time of setting the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing unit, or there is no magnetic tape that can be recorded during the recording of the cassette. In this case, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted. The control is such that the tape of the raw / cleaning cassette is caused to travel in the forward direction so that recording is performed on the magnetic tape portion. With this configuration, when the clogging detecting means detects the clogging, ,
By mounting the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means, the cleaning section of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is first run in the reverse direction, and then is run in the forward direction to move the head to the head. If the attached foreign matter is removed and the cassette of the cassette storage means is not designated for use during the recording reservation setting for the tape recording / reproducing means, or if there is no magnetic tape that can be recorded during the recording of the cassette, the recording / reproducing operation is performed.
By mounting the reproducing / cleaning cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means, recording is immediately performed on the magnetic tape portion.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a magnetic tape portion for performing recording / reproduction, and a preceding magnetic tape portion. And a first storage unit for storing a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette containing a tape having a cleaning tape unit for removing foreign matter attached to the head, and a cassette capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction. Cassette storage means comprising a second storage unit for storing the data; running time detecting means for measuring and accumulating and keeping time for running the magnetic tape in the cassette in the tape recording / reproducing means; and running time detecting means. When the accumulated time of the tape reaches a predetermined value, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is removed from the tape recording / reproducing The tape is controlled so that the cleaning tape section is run by attaching the cassette to the tape recording / reproducing means. And an emergency / interrupt control means for controlling the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette to be mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means so that recording is performed on the magnetic tape portion when there is no available magnetic tape. When the tape is run for a certain period of time and head clogging is likely to occur with this configuration,
By mounting the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means, the cleaning tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is run to clean the head, thereby preventing clogging, and If the use of the cassette in the cassette storage unit is not designated at the time of setting the recording reservation to the recording / reproducing unit, or if there is no magnetic tape that can be recorded during the recording of the cassette, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is set to the tape. The recording is performed on the magnetic tape unit by being attached to the recording / reproducing means.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the tenth aspect, the emergency / interrupt control means stores the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette in the first storage in a state where recording / reproducing can be performed from substantially the beginning of the magnetic tape portion. And store it in the department
When the accumulated time detected by the running time detecting means reaches a predetermined value, the recording / reproducing / cleaning
The cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, and the cleaning tape portion is controlled to run first in the reverse direction and then in the forward direction, or the tape of the cassette storage means is set when the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing means is set. If the cassette is not designated for use, or if there is no more magnetic tape available for recording in the tape cassette being recorded, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run in the forward direction. When the tape is run for a certain period of time and clogging of the head is likely to occur, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is removed from the tape. By attaching to recording / reproducing means, recording / reproducing / cleaning
The cleaning tape portion of the cassette tape is first moved in the reverse direction, and then moved in the forward direction to clean the head to prevent clogging and to prevent tape recording / recording.
If the cassette in the cassette storage means is not designated for use when setting the recording reservation to the playback means, the recording / playback /
By mounting the cleaning cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means, recording is immediately performed on the magnetic tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, and a first storage for storing a cleaning tape cassette for removing foreign substances adhered to the head. A cassette storage unit including a storage unit and a second storage unit for storing a tape cassette capable of at least one of recording and reproduction; and a cumulative number of times the magnetic tape in the tape cassette is run by the tape recording / reproduction unit. Running number detecting means for measuring and storing the cumulative number information, and when the cumulative number held by the running number detecting means reaches a predetermined value, the cleaning tape cassette stored in the first storage section is replaced with the cleaning tape cassette. Interrupt control means for controlling the tape recording / reproducing means to be mounted and running. In this case, if the head is easily clogged by running the tape a predetermined number of times, the interrupt control means attaches the cleaning tape cassette in the first storage unit to the tape recording / reproducing means and runs the head to cause the head to run. By cleaning, clogging is prevented.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cassette changer for explaining a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing essential parts of the cassette changer of FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the cassette changer shown in FIG.

First, the overall configuration of the main part will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a cassette changer 1 (hereinafter, referred to as an apparatus 1) has a box shape as a whole, and stores a cassette 2 containing a magnetic tape capable of at least one of recording and reproduction and a cleaning tape. The spine 3 of the cleaning tape cassette 11 (which will be described later in detail) can be seen from the front of the apparatus 1.

Further, the apparatus 1 has a storage section (cassette storage means) 10 comprising a first storage section 8 and a second storage section 9, and the first storage section 8 has a tape device (tape recording / reproducing means) 4. A cleaning tape cassette 11 for capturing and removing magnetic powder and the like attached to the surface of a magnetic head, which will be described later, provided on the rotary cylinder 6 is accommodated in the rotating cylinder 6. A cassette 2 containing a tape is stored.

As shown in FIG. 3, the tape device 4 in the device 1 has a rotary cylinder 6 having a built-in magnetic head 20 for recording or reproducing a signal with respect to the magnetic tape 5 stored in the cassette 2. And a reel base 7 for directly driving the cassette 2 and the cleaning tape cassette 11.

In FIG. 4, a mechanism section (hereinafter referred to as a changer mechanism) 12 of the apparatus 1 includes a storage section 10, a tape apparatus 4, and a cassette 2 or a cleaning tape cassette between the storage section 10 and the tape apparatus 4. And cassette transfer means 13 for transferring the reference numeral 11. Further, the apparatus 1 includes a normal control unit 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage unit 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape device 4 to perform recording or reproduction, and detecting, for example, the output level of a reproduction signal. Clogging detecting means for detecting a clogged state of the magnetic head 20 by comparing and examining the output level with a predetermined output level.
15, display means 16 for transmitting various information to the user, and interrupt control means 17 which operates according to a clogging detection signal of the clogging detecting means.

The display means 16 is installed at a position on the front right side wall 1a of the apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 where the user can easily see it, for example, above the installation part of various input buttons 18. Have been.

Next, the operation of the apparatus of the first embodiment will be described. That is, in the normal state, when the user selects the cassette 2 to be used, the normal control means 14 drives the changer mechanism 12. Then, the selected cassette 2 is driven by the cassette transfer means 13 to move in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 2 and then in the direction of arrow B, and the recording or reproducing operation is performed by being mounted on the tape device 4. Done.

During this time, the clogging detecting means 15 detects the reproduced signal by the magnetic head 20 not used in the recording operation and compares it with a predetermined output level, not only during the reproduction operation but also during the recording operation. By studying,
The clogging of the magnetic head 20 is detected. In this detection state, the clogging detection means 15 detects that the output level of the reproduction signal of the magnetic head 20 decreases when foreign matter such as dust, dust, or magnetic powder of the magnetic tape 5 adheres to the magnetic head 20. At the time of this decrease, a clogging detection signal is output. When the clogging detection signal is output, the interrupt control means 17 instructs the normal control means 14 to immediately stop the recording or reproducing operation in operation and store the used cassette 2 in the second storage unit 9. Is returned to the predetermined position and stored, and the display means 16 displays that clogging has occurred and that the cleaning operation is being performed.

Next, the interrupt control means 17 mounts the cleaning tape cassette 11 stored in the first storage section 8 on the tape device 4, and runs the cleaning tape stored in the cleaning tape cassette 11. By moving the cleaning tape, the magnetic head 20 is moved.
Foreign matter adhering to the magnetic head 20 separates from the magnetic head 20,
20 allows the reproduced signal to be reproduced at the original output level. Further, the interrupt control means 17 returns the cleaning tape cassette 11 to the first storage section 8 after storing the cleaning tape after running the cleaning tape for a certain period of time. It is mounted on the tape device 4 to continue the recording or reproducing operation.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the first embodiment, the cleaning tape cassette 11 is stored in the first storage section 8, and the interrupt control means 17 is operated by the clogging detection signal of the clogging detecting means 15, Since the cleaning tape cassette 11 is configured to run automatically, even if the magnetic head 20 becomes clogged for some reason during recording or reproduction, even if the user does not perform any operation,
Since the head cleaning is automatically performed, the recording or reproducing operation can be continued with a minimum time loss.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, members corresponding to those already described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

The basic configuration of the second embodiment is shown in FIG.
3 is the same as the configuration of the device of the first embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the cassette changer according to the second embodiment. In the apparatus 1, a cassette 2 arbitrarily selected from the cassettes 2 stored in the storage unit 10 is provided. A normal control means 14 for recording or reproducing by attaching to the tape device 4; a running time measuring means 18 for measuring the accumulated time recorded and reproduced by the tape device 4 and holding the information; A display unit 16 for transmitting and displaying information and an interrupt control unit 17 that operates according to an output signal of the traveling time measuring unit 18 are provided.

The clogging of the magnetic head 20 and the inability to perform recording and reproduction are due to foreign substances adhering to the magnetic head 20, and it is said that these phenomena are correlated with the accumulated recording / reproduction running time. ing. That is, as the cumulative running time becomes longer, head clogging tends to occur. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the traveling time measuring means 18 is configured so that a predetermined time is set and held in advance, and an output signal is output when the measured traveling time exceeds the set time. is there.

Next, the characteristic operation of the device of the second embodiment will be described. That is, the traveling time measuring means 18
Measures the accumulated time of recording and reproduction in the tape device 4 and holds the information. Then, when the time measured from the traveling time measuring means 18 exceeds a preset time, an output signal is output, and when this output signal is output, the interrupt control means 17 is activated after the recording or reproduction during operation is completed. Then, the used cassette 2 is returned to the second storage section 9 to be stored therein, the cleaning tape cassette 11 stored in the first storage section 8 is mounted on the tape device 4, and the cleaning tape is running for a predetermined time. while,
The display means 16 displays that cleaning is in progress, and after the operation is completed, displays that head cleaning is completed.

In the description of the second embodiment, the cumulative time is set in advance. However, the user may be able to arbitrarily set the cumulative time. Further, in the description of the second embodiment, the time during which the magnetic tape 5 has traveled has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Ordinary time may be measured, and the cleaning tape cassette 11 may be run, for example, once a week or once a month.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the second embodiment, the cleaning tape cassette 11 is stored in the first storage section 8, the interrupt control means 17 is operated by the output signal of the traveling time measuring means 18, and the cleaning tape cassette 11 is operated. Cassette 11
, The head such as the magnetic head 20 can be periodically cleaned, so that recording errors and reproduction errors due to head clogging can be prevented.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration of the third embodiment is the same as the configuration of the device of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the cassette changer of the third embodiment. In the tape device 4 of the device 1, the cassette type (VHS, D- VHS, etc.) and tape type (normal tape, S
And a cassette information detecting means 21 for detecting the presence or absence of a known erroneous erasure preventing piece (whether or not the cassette 2 is recordable) provided on the normal cassette 2.

In the apparatus 1, the normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting it on the tape apparatus 4 for recording or reproduction, and the cassette information detecting means 21 have been detected. A holding means 22 such as a memory for holding cassette information, a display means 16 for displaying and transmitting various kinds of information to a user, and a cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 mounted on the tape device 4 A cassette information control means 23 is provided for controlling the display so that the cassette information is detected and displayed on the display means 16.

Next, the characteristic operation of the device of the third embodiment will be described. When an operation command is issued to the cassette information control means 23, the cassette information detection means 21 acts on the normal control means 14, and the cassette 2 stored in the storage unit 10 is operated.
Is mounted on the tape device 4. The cassette information detecting means 21 detects the cassette information of the loaded cassette 2, that is, the cassette type, the tape type, and the presence / absence of an erroneous erasure prevention piece, and causes the holding means 22 to store the information. Next, the cassette 2 is stored in the original position of the storage unit 10. After this operation is sequentially performed on all the cassettes 2 stored in the storage unit 10, a table as shown in FIG. 7, for example, as shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the third embodiment, the cassette information detecting means 21 for detecting the cassette type of the cassette 2 mounted on the tape device 4, the tape type, and the presence / absence of an erroneous erasure prevention piece, Holding means 22 for holding the contents detected by the cassette information detecting means 21, and the cassettes 2 stored in the storage section 10 are sequentially mounted on the tape device 4, and the contents detected by the cassette information detecting means 21 are stored in the holding means 22. And the cassette information control means 23 for controlling the display to be displayed on the display means 16, so that the cassette information control means 23 is stored in the storage unit 10 without providing the detection means corresponding to each cassette 2. The user can easily know the cassette type, tape type, and presence / absence of the erroneous erasure prevention piece of the cassette 2 in use.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the cassette changer according to the fourth embodiment. Since the fourth embodiment is related to the third embodiment, the description thereof is the same as that of the third embodiment. The description of the parts to be performed is omitted.

The apparatus 1 of the fourth embodiment is provided with storage cassette detecting means 24 for detecting that the cassette 2 has been stored from the outside of the apparatus, and further stores the cassette 2 whose storage has been detected by the storage cassette detecting means 24. A cassette information control means 23 is provided, which is mounted on the tape device 4, and furthermore, controls the holding means 22 to hold the detection content from the cassette information detection means 21 and displays the detection content on a predetermined display means 16. I have.

Next, the operation of the device of the fourth embodiment will be described. When the storage cassette detecting unit 24 detects that the cassette 2 is stored in the storage unit 10 from the outside of the device 1, the cassette information control unit 23 receives this detection signal and
Normally, the cassette 2 stored by operating the control means 14 is mounted on the tape device 4. The cassette information detecting means 21 detects the cassette information of the loaded cassette 2, that is, the kind of cassette, the kind of tape, and the presence / absence of an erroneous erasure prevention piece, and stores the information in the holding means 22.

Next, the cassette information control means 23 is
Return the cassette 2 to the original position of 10 and store it. This operation is performed when the cassette information control unit 23 is in operation.
The process is performed every time the cassette 2 is stored in the display unit 16, and a list illustrated in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 16.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the fourth embodiment, the cassette information detecting means 21 for detecting the cassette type of the cassette 2 mounted on the tape device 4, the tape type, and the presence / absence of an erroneous erasure preventing piece is provided. , Cassette information detecting means
Holding means 22 for holding the detection content of 21;
Only the cassette 2 stored in the cassette 10 is mounted on the tape device 4, and the detected content from the cassette information detecting means 21 is held.
22 and the cassette information control means 23 for controlling the display means 16 to display.
The user can easily know the cassette type, the tape type, and the presence or absence of the erroneous erasure prevention piece of the cassette 2 stored in the storage unit 10 without providing the detecting means corresponding to each cassette 2. Even if the cassette 2 is replaced, the cassette information of only the replaced cassette 2 can be immediately detected and displayed again, so that the user can know accurate information in a short time.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration in the fifth embodiment is the same as the configuration of the device in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of the cassette changer according to the fifth embodiment. In the tape device 4 of the device 1, the tape length (total recordable time) of the cassette 2 and the tape diameter ( Tape information detecting means 25 for detecting the remaining recordable time) is provided.

Further, in the apparatus 1, the normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape apparatus 4 for recording or reproducing, and the tape information detecting means 25 Holding means 22 for holding the contents of detection, display means 16 for displaying and transmitting various information to the user, and mounting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 on the tape device 4 for running. And a tape information control means 26 for controlling the tape information of the cassette 2 to be displayed on the display means 16.

Next, the operation of the device of the fifth embodiment will be described. When an operation command is issued to the tape information control means 26, the tape information detection means 25 acts on the normal control means 14 to attach one of the cassettes 2 stored in the storage unit 10 to the tape device 4, and For a distance of The tape information detecting means 25 detects the tape information of the loaded and run cassette 2, that is, the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time of the cassette 2, and causes the holding means 22 to store it.

Next, the tape information control means 26 rewinds the magnetic tape 5 by a predetermined distance in the cassette 2, and then stores the cassette 2 at the original position of the storage unit 10. After this operation is sequentially performed for all the cassettes 2 stored in the storage section 10, a table as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display means 16 as a list. In this example, FIG.
As shown in (1), the number of times of use, the audio recording state, and the video recording mode are also detected and displayed by another detecting means.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the fifth embodiment, the tape information detecting means 25 for detecting the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time of the cassette 2 mounted on the tape device 4, and the tape information detection The holding means 22 for holding the detection contents of the means 25 and the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 are sequentially mounted on the tape device 4, and the contents detected by the tape information detecting means 25 are held on the holding means 22, and the display means 16 And the tape information control means 26 for controlling the display of the cassettes 2, the total recordable time of the cassettes 2 stored in the storage unit 10 without the provision of the detection means corresponding to each cassette 2. The user can easily know the cassette and tape information such as the remaining recordable time.

By appropriately combining the configurations of the apparatus of the third embodiment and the apparatus of the fifth embodiment, a configuration that is more convenient for the user can be obtained.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer according to a sixth embodiment. Since the sixth embodiment is related to the fifth embodiment, the description thereof is the same as that of the fifth embodiment. The description of the parts to be performed is omitted.

The apparatus 1 of the sixth embodiment is provided with storage cassette detecting means 24 for detecting that the cassette 2 has been stored from outside the apparatus. And the tape information detecting means 25 detects the content detected by the tape information detecting means 25.
And a tape information control means 26 for controlling the display to be displayed on a predetermined display means 16.

Next, the operation of the device according to the sixth embodiment will be described. When the storage cassette detecting means 24 detects that the cassette 2 has been stored in the storage unit 10 from outside the apparatus 1, the tape information control means 26 operates the normal control means 14 to transfer the stored cassette 2 to the tape device 4. Attach to. The tape information detecting means 25 detects the tape information of the loaded cassette 2, that is, the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time, and stores the information in the holding means 22. Next, the tape information detecting means 25 returns the cassette 2 to the original position of the storage unit 10 and stores it. This operation is performed every time the cassette 2 is stored in the storage unit 10 while the tape information control unit 26 is operating, and the list shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 16.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the sixth embodiment, the tape information detecting means for detecting the total recordable time and the recordable remaining time of the cassette 2 mounted on the tape device 4.
25, holding means 22 for holding the detection contents of the tape information detection means 25, and mounting only the cassette 2 stored in the storage unit 10 from the outside to the tape device 4, holding the contents detected by the tape information detection means 25 Tape information control means 26 which is held by means 22 and is controlled to be displayed on predetermined display means 16
Therefore, the user can easily know the total recordable time and the recordable remaining time of the cassette 2 stored in the storage unit 10 without providing the detecting means corresponding to each cassette 2. Further, even when the cassette 2 is replaced, the tape information of only the replaced cassette 2 is immediately detected and displayed again, so that the user can know accurate information in a short time.

It is to be noted that a device more convenient for the user can be provided by appropriately combining the configurations of the devices of the fourth embodiment, the fifth embodiment, and the sixth embodiment.

Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration of the seventh embodiment is the same as the configuration of the device of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. FIG. 12 shows the seventh
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the cassette changer according to the embodiment. If the apparatus 1 is described with reference to FIG. 1, the apparatus 1 includes a storage unit including a first storage unit 8 and a second storage unit 9. The first storage unit 8 stores a recordable / reproducible cassette 27 for emergency recording, and the second storage unit 9 stores a cassette 2 capable of recording or reproduction.

Further, the apparatus 1 includes a normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape apparatus 4 for recording or reproduction, and a storage section 10 in the storage section 10 when a recording reservation is set. If the designated cassette 2 is not designated for use (use designation) or if the magnetic tape 5 that can be recorded during the recording of the cassette 2 runs out, the emergency recording cassette 27 is transferred to the tape device 4. Emergency tape control means 28 for controlling to be mounted and recorded
And a warning unit 29 for notifying the user of an operation error when the user makes an operation error.

Next, the operation of the device of the seventh embodiment will be described. The apparatus according to the present embodiment exerts its functions when an operation error occurs at the time of recording reservation and when there is not enough tape to be recorded during recording. That is, at the time of recording reservation, the user inputs a channel, a recording start time, a recording end time, a recording mode, and a cassette number to be recorded (which cassette 2 is to be recorded) by using the input button 18 (see FIG. 1). This input method uses the input button 18 shown in FIG.
Numerical values are input directly using the numeric keypad, or a numerical value (so-called G code) of the channel, recording start time, recording end time, and the like is input according to a predetermined rule.

However, those who are not accustomed to using the cassette changer or who have become accustomed to using the G code can easily forget to input the cassette number. When the recording is completed without inputting a cassette number at the time of recording reservation, the emergency tape control means 28 operates on the normal control means 14 to cause the warning means 29 to generate a warning sound.

If the user does not notice the content of the warning and completes the recording reservation, the emergency tape control means 28 is stored in the first storage unit 8 when the set recording start time comes. The emergency recording cassette 27 is mounted on the tape device 4 and recording is performed with the set contents.

Next, a case where the number of tapes to be recorded becomes insufficient during recording will be described. While recording on cassette 2 in accordance with the reservation contents, the emergency tape control means 28
If it is determined that all of the reserved contents cannot be recorded from the remaining amount of the tape, the recording is continued to the end of the cassette 2 and then the cassette 2 is returned to the second storage unit 9 to be stored therein. The cassette 27 for emergency recording stored in the tape cartridge 8 is mounted on the tape device 4 to continue recording.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the seventh embodiment, the storage section 10 for storing the emergency recording cassette 27 and the cassette 2 of the storage section 10 are not set to be used when the recording reservation to the tape device 4 is set. And an emergency tape control means 28 for controlling the emergency recording cassette 27 to be mounted on the tape device 4 to perform recording when the magnetic tape 5 that can be recorded is exhausted during the recording of the cassette 2. Therefore, even if the user forgets to specify the cassette 2 for recording at the time of recording reservation, it is recorded on the emergency recording tape 27, so that there is no recording error. Also, even if the magnetic tape 5 of the cassette 2 designated for use is insufficient and all the contents to be recorded cannot be recorded, the emergency recording tape
Recording is not performed, so that there is no recording error.

Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration in the eighth embodiment is the same as the configuration of the device in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. FIG. 13 shows the eighth
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the cassette changer according to the embodiment. If the apparatus 1 is described with reference to FIG. 1, the apparatus 1 includes a storage unit including a first storage unit 8 and a second storage unit 9. The first storage unit 8 has a recording / writing unit 10 described later.
A reproduction / cleaning cassette (hereinafter, referred to as a first cassette) 30 is stored, and a cassette 2 that can be recorded or reproduced is stored in the second storage unit 9.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first cassette 30
A cleaning tape unit 31 for cleaning the magnetic head 20 provided on the tape device 4 is provided at a portion where the tape winding is started, and then a normal recording and reproducing magnetic tape unit 32 is provided.
Is wound and stored. The first cassette 30 is mounted on the tape device 4 and
At the time of reproduction, the recording / reproduction can be performed almost from the beginning of the magnetic tape portion 32, that is, the X portion, which is the start portion of the tape T immediately after the cassette is mounted, comes near the rotary cylinder 6. It is stored in the first storage unit 8.

The apparatus 1 includes a normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape apparatus 4 for recording or reproducing.
Detection means for detecting head clogging
When the clogging detection signal from the clogging detection means 15 is output, the first cassette 30 is mounted on the tape device 4 and the cleaning tape unit 31 is run to clean the magnetic head 20, When the cassette 2 of the storage unit 10 is not designated when the recording reservation to the tape device 4 is set, or when the magnetic tape unit 32 capable of recording during the recording of the cassette 2 runs out, the first cassette 30 is transferred to the tape device 4. An emergency / interruption control unit 33 for controlling the magnetic tape unit 32 to perform recording by attaching the unit to a computer, and a warning unit 29 for notifying the user of the content of the operation error are provided.

Next, the operation of the device according to the eighth embodiment will be described. First, when head clogging has occurred and the clogging detection means 15 outputs a clogging detection signal, the emergency / interruption control means 33 causes the first cassette 30 in the first storage section 8 to be mounted on the tape device 4. , So that the tape T of the first cassette 30 runs in the reverse direction. Since the magnetic head 20 of the rotary cylinder 6 is located at the portion X in FIG. 14, when the tape runs in the reverse direction, it comes into contact with the cleaning tape portion 31. Then, after the tape T is run in the reverse direction by a predetermined distance, the tape T is run in the forward direction by substantially the same distance, and when the X portion of the tape T reaches the magnetic head 20, the first cassette 30 is moved to the first position. 1 Store in the storage unit 8. In this operation, the device 1
Head clogging can be eliminated.

Next, a case where an operation error is made at the time of recording reservation and a case where there is not enough tape to be recorded during recording will be described. Although the description overlapping with the description of the seventh embodiment is omitted, in these cases, the emergency / interruption control means 33 mounts the first cassette 30 in the first storage unit 8 on the tape device 4 and starts recording. Yes (forward tape running). Here, the magnetic head 20 is attached to the tape T
The recording can be performed without being in contact with the cleaning tape unit 31 because it is located in the cleaning tape unit 31.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the eighth embodiment, the tape T having the cleaning tape section 31 and the recordable / reproducible magnetic tape section 32 is stored in one cassette,
Further, an emergency / interrupt control means 33 for always storing the magnetic tape portion 32 in a state where recording can be performed from the beginning, running the head in the reverse direction when head clogging occurs, and performing recording as it is in emergency recording. Because it was provided,
Clogging can be eliminated with one cassette, and emergency recording can be performed.

Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration of the ninth embodiment is the same as the configuration of the apparatus of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and the first cassette 30 is the same as that described in the eighth embodiment. It is. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part in the cassette changer of the ninth embodiment.
When the cassette 30 is mounted on the tape device 4 and performs recording / reproduction, recording / reproduction can be performed from almost the beginning of the magnetic tape unit 32, that is, immediately after the recording, the tape T shown in FIG.
In a state in which the X portion of
It is stored in the storage unit 8.

The device 1 includes a normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape device 4 for recording or reproducing, and a tape device 4.
The running time measuring means 18 for measuring and holding the accumulated time recorded and reproduced in the step (a), and when an output signal is output from the running time measuring means 18, the first cassette 30
, The cleaning tape unit 31 is run to clean the magnetic head 20, and the cassette 2 of the storage unit 10 is not designated for use when recording reservation to the tape device 4 is set, or the cassette 2 is recorded. An emergency / interruption control means 33 for controlling the first cassette 30 to be mounted on the tape device 4 and recording on the magnetic tape section 32 when there is no more magnetic tape 5 that can be recorded therein; Warning means 29 for notifying the content of the mistake is provided.

Next, the operation of the ninth embodiment will be described. First, the running time measuring means 18 emits an output signal when measuring that the running time of the tape has exceeded a predetermined value. With this output signal,
The interrupt control means 33 controls the tape cassette 4 to mount the first cassette 30 in the first storage section 8 so that the tape T of the first cassette 30 runs in the reverse direction. The subsequent operation is the same as that of the device according to the eighth embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. By this operation, the magnetic head 20 of the apparatus 1 is cleaned, and head clogging can be prevented. The case where an operation error occurs at the time of recording reservation and the case where the number of tapes to be recorded becomes insufficient during recording are the same as in the apparatus of the eighth embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the ninth embodiment, the tape T having the cleaning tape section 31 and the recordable / reproducible magnetic tape section 32 is stored in one cassette (the first cassette 30). The tape T is always stored in the cassette in such a manner that it can be recorded from the beginning of the magnetic tape section 32. When it is detected that the tape T has traveled for a predetermined time, the tape T is run in the reverse direction. Since the emergency / interruption control means 33 for controlling the recording as it is is provided, it is possible to prevent clogging with one cassette beforehand, and also to perform an emergency recording.

Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The basic configuration of the tenth embodiment is the same as the configuration of the apparatus of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, and FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the cassette changer of the tenth embodiment. In the apparatus 1, the normal control means 14 for arbitrarily selecting the cassette 2 stored in the storage section 10 and mounting the cassette 2 on the tape apparatus 4 to perform recording or reproduction.
A running frequency measuring means 34 for measuring and holding the cumulative number of times of recording or reproduction by the tape device 4, a display means 16 for displaying and transmitting various information to the user;
There is provided an interrupt control means 17 which operates according to the output signal of.

Normally, head clogging tends to occur as the cumulative number of times the magnetic tape 5 travels with respect to the magnetic head 20 increases. Therefore, a predetermined number of times of travel is set in advance in the number-of-times-of-travel measurement means 34, and the number-of-times-of-travel measurement means 34 outputs an output signal by judging that the actual number of times of travel measured by the set number of times has exceeded. ing.

Next, the operation of the device according to the tenth embodiment will be described. In the normal state, when the user selects the cassette 2 to be used, the normal control means 14 operates on the changer mechanism 12, and the selected cassette 2 moves in the direction of arrow A in FIG. Then, the cassette transfer means 13 is driven to move the cassette 2 and the cassette 2 is mounted on the tape device 4 to perform a recording or reproducing operation. The number-of-runs measuring means 34 measures the cumulative number of recordings or reproductions by the tape device 4 and holds the information. And
The running frequency measuring means 34 outputs an output signal when the measured frequency exceeds a preset frequency. When this output signal is output, the interrupt control means 17 stores the used cassette 2 in the second storage unit 9 after the recording or reproduction operation in operation is completed, and stores it in the first storage unit 8. The stored cleaning tape cassette 11 is transferred to the tape device 4
After the cleaning tape has been run for a certain period of time, the cleaning tape cassette 11 is returned to the first storage unit 8 to be stored therein, and the cassette 2 that has been operating is mounted on the tape device 4. Further, while the cleaning tape cassette 11 is running, the display means 16 displays that cleaning is in progress, and after the completion of the cleaning operation, displays that head cleaning is completed.

In the description of the tenth embodiment, it has been described that the cumulative number is set in advance. However, the user may be allowed to set it arbitrarily.

As described above, according to the apparatus of the tenth embodiment, the cleaning tape cassette 11 is stored in the first storage section 8 and the interrupt control means 17 is operated by the output signal of the number-of-times-of-travel measuring means 34, and the cleaning tape Since the cassette 11 is configured to run automatically, the heads such as the magnetic head 20 can be periodically cleaned, and it is possible to prevent problems such as recording errors and reproduction errors due to head clogging. .

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As described above, according to the cassette changer of the present invention, even if head clogging occurs for some reason during recording or reproduction, head cleaning is automatically performed. The recording or reproducing operation can be continued with a time loss.

Since the magnetic head is automatically cleaned every time the magnetic tape is run for a certain period of time, recording errors and reproduction errors due to head clogging can be prevented.

Further, the user can easily know the cassette type, the tape type, and the presence / absence of the erroneous erasure prevention piece of the cassette stored in the cassette storage section without providing the detecting means corresponding to each cassette. Can be.

Further, the user can easily know the cassette type, the tape type, and the presence or absence of the erroneous erasure prevention piece of the cassette stored in the cassette storage section without providing the detecting means corresponding to each cassette. In addition, since the cassette information of only the replaced cassette can be detected and displayed again immediately after the replacement of the cassette, the user can know accurate information in a short time.

Further, the user can easily know the total recordable time and the recordable remaining time of the cassette stored in the cassette storage section without providing a detecting means corresponding to each cassette.

Further, the user can know the total recordable time and the remaining recordable time of the cassettes stored in the cassette storage unit without replacing the cassettes, without providing the detecting means corresponding to each cassette. Even in this case, the tape information of only the replaced cassette can be immediately detected and displayed again, so that the user can know accurate information in a short time.

Further, even if the user forgets to specify the cassette to be recorded at the time of recording reservation, the recording can be performed on the tape for emergency recording, so that a recording error can be eliminated. Even if the tape is not enough to record, and all the contents to be recorded cannot be recorded, recording on the emergency recording tape can eliminate recording errors.

Further, even if the head is clogged for some reason during recording or reproduction, head cleaning is automatically performed, and even if the use of the cassette at the time of recording reservation is forgotten, or Even if the remaining amount of the tape becomes insufficient, the recording error can be eliminated by recording on the emergency recording tape.

Further, not only is the head of the magnetic head automatically cleaned periodically, but even if the use of the cassette at the time of recording reservation is forgotten or the remaining amount of the tape becomes insufficient, the emergency operation is performed. By recording on a recording tape, recording errors can be eliminated.

Further, not only is the magnetic head automatically cleaned every time the magnetic tape is run for a certain number of times,
Recording errors and reproduction errors due to head clogging can also be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a cassette changer for explaining a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a main part of the cassette changer of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a main part of the tape device of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part in the cassette changer of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit in the device of the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example of the display means in the device of the present embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a tape stored in a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a cassette changer for explaining a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Cassette changer, 2 ... Cassette, 4 ... Tape device, 5 ... Magnetic tape, 6 ... Rotary cylinder,
7: reel stand, 8: first storage unit, 9: second storage unit,
10 ... storage unit, 11 ... cleaning tape cassette,
12 ... changer mechanism, 13 ... cassette transfer means, 14
... normal control means, 15 ... clogging detection means, 16 ... display means, 17 ... interrupt control means, 18 ... running time measurement means, 20 ... magnetic head, 21 ... cassette information detection means,
22 ... holding means, 23 ... cassette information control means, 24 ...
Storage cassette detecting means, 25 ... tape information detecting means,
26: Tape information control means, 27: Cassette for emergency recording,
28: emergency tape control means, 29: warning means, 30: recording / playback / cleaning cassette, 31: cleaning tape section of tape T, 32 ... magnetic tape section of tape T,
33 ... Emergency / interrupt control means, 34 ... Run count measurement means.

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a first storage unit for storing a cleaning tape cassette for removing foreign substances attached to the head, and recording / reproducing. Cassette storage means comprising a second storage section for storing a tape cassette capable of performing at least one of the following: clogging detection means for detecting clogging of the head by foreign matter; and clogging from the clogging detection means. Interrupt control means for controlling the cleaning tape cassette stored in the first storage section to be mounted and run on the tape recording / reproducing means in response to a clogging detection signal. Cassette changer. 2. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a first storage unit for storing a cleaning tape cassette for removing foreign substances attached to the head, and recording and reproducing. Cassette storage means comprising a second storage unit for storing a tape cassette capable of performing at least one of the following: measuring a cumulative time for running the magnetic tape in the tape cassette in the tape recording / reproducing means; Running time detecting means for holding the accumulated time information; and when the accumulated time reaches a predetermined value, the cleaning tape cassette stored in the first storage section is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run. A cassette changer comprising: interrupt control means for controlling; 3. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape housed in a tape cassette; a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of tape cassettes; Cassette information detecting means for detecting at least one of the type of cassette of the mounted tape cassette, the type of tape, and the presence or absence of an erroneous erasure preventing piece; holding means for holding detection information from the cassette information detecting means; The tape cassettes stored in the cassette storage unit are sequentially mounted on the tape recording / reproducing unit, the detection information from the cassette information detection unit is stored in the holding unit, and the contents of the detection information are displayed on the display unit. Cassette information control means for controlling a cassette changer as described above. 4. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape housed in a tape cassette; a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of tape cassettes; Storage cassette detection means for detecting that a tape cassette has been stored; and cassette information detection for detecting at least one of the type of cassette mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, the type of tape, and the presence or absence of an erroneous erasure prevention piece. Means, holding means for holding detection information of the cassette information detecting means, and mounting the tape cassette detected by the storage cassette detecting means on the tape recording / reproducing means, and detecting information from the cassette information detecting means. And the content of the detection information is displayed on the display means. Cassette changer, wherein the cassette information controller for Gosuru, further comprising a. 5. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape stored in a tape cassette; a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of tape cassettes; At least one of the total recordable time and the recordable remaining time of the attached tape cassette
Tape information detecting means for detecting one of the tape information, holding means for holding the detection information of the tape information detecting means, tape cassettes stored in the cassette storing means are sequentially mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run,
And a tape information control means for causing the holding means to hold the detection information from the tape information detection means, and controlling the contents of the detection information to be displayed on the display means. . 6. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape stored in a tape cassette; a cassette storing means for storing a plurality of tape cassettes; Storage cassette detecting means for detecting that a tape cassette has been stored; at least one of a total recordable time and a recordable remaining time of the tape cassette mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means.
Tape information detecting means for detecting one of the following, holding means for holding the detection information of the tape information detecting means, the tape cassette detected by the storage cassette detecting means is mounted on the magnetic tape device and run, and A cassette changer comprising: tape information control means for holding the detection information from the tape information detection means in the holding means and controlling the contents of the detection information to be displayed on the display means. 7. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording or reproducing a signal on or from a magnetic tape contained in a tape cassette, and recording and reproduction can be performed by being mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means. Cassette storage means comprising a first storage unit for storing a tape cassette for emergency recording and a second storage unit for storing a tape cassette capable of at least one of recording and reproduction; and the tape recording / reproduction unit When the tape cassette stored in the cassette storage unit is not designated for use when the recording reservation is set to, or when there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded in the tape cassette being recorded, the tape cassette for emergency recording is replaced with the tape. Emergency tape cassette control means mounted on the recording / reproducing means and controlling to perform recording. A cassette changer characterized by the following. 8. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a magnetic tape portion for performing recording / reproduction, and affixed to the head prior to the magnetic tape portion. A first storage unit for storing a recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette containing a tape having a cleaning tape unit for removing the foreign matter, and a second storing unit for storing a tape cassette capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction. Cassette storage means comprising a storage section; clogging detection means for detecting clogging of the head due to foreign matter; -Control so that the cleaning tape portion of the cassette tape is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run. If the tape cassette of the cassette storage unit is not designated for use when the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing unit is set, or if there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded in the tape cassette being recorded, the recording / reproducing operation is performed. Emergency / interrupt control means for controlling the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette to be mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means so that recording is performed on the magnetic tape portion of the tape of the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette. Characterized cassette changer. 9. The emergency / interruption control means stores a recording / reproduction / cleaning cassette in a first storage portion in a state where recording / reproduction can be performed from substantially the beginning of the magnetic tape section, and the clogging detection means detects clogging. When the detection signal is output, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, and the cleaning tape portion is controlled to run first in the reverse direction and then in the forward direction. Or when the use of the tape cassette of the storage unit is not designated at the time of setting the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing unit, or when there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded during the recording in the tape cassette being recorded. Loading / playback / cleaning cassette mounted on the tape recording / playback means and recording / playback / cleaning 9. The cassette changer according to claim 8, wherein the control is such that the tape of the cassette is moved in the forward direction so that recording is performed on the magnetic tape portion. 10. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a magnetic tape portion for performing recording / reproduction, and affixed to the head prior to the magnetic tape portion. Recording / recording a tape having a cleaning tape unit for removing foreign matter
A first storage for storing a reclaim / cleaning cassette;
And a second storage unit for storing a tape cassette capable of performing at least one of recording and reproduction, and a time during which the magnetic tape in the cassette is running in the tape recording / reproduction means. Running time detecting means for measuring and accumulating the time, and mounting the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette on the tape recording / reproducing means when the accumulated time of the running time detecting means reaches a predetermined value. The cleaning tape is controlled to run, or the tape recording /
If the use of the tape cassette of the cassette storage means is not designated when the recording reservation is set to the reproduction means, or if there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded in the tape cassette being recorded, the recording / reproduction / cleaning / cleaning operation is performed.
An emergency / interruption control means for controlling a magnetic tape section to perform recording by attaching a cassette to the tape recording / reproducing means. 11. The emergency / interruption control means stores the recording / playback / cleaning cassette in the first storage part in a state where recording / reproduction is possible from substantially the beginning of the magnetic tape part, and the travel time detection means If the accumulated time detected by the above-mentioned method reaches a predetermined value, the recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means, and the cleaning tape portion is first moved in the reverse direction and then in the forward direction. If the tape cassette of the storage unit is not designated for use when the recording reservation to the tape recording / reproducing unit is set, or if there is no more magnetic tape that can be recorded in the tape cassette being recorded, The recording / reproducing / cleaning cassette is mounted on the tape recording / reproducing means and run in the forward direction. 11. The cassette changer according to claim 10, wherein the cassette changer is configured to control recording on a magnetic tape portion. 12. A tape recording / reproducing means for recording / reproducing a signal on / from a magnetic tape by a plurality of heads, a first storage unit for storing a cleaning tape cassette for removing foreign matter attached to the head, and recording / reproducing. And a second for storing a tape cassette capable of at least one of
Cassette storage means comprising a storage unit; running number detecting means for measuring the cumulative number of times the magnetic tape in the tape cassette has been run by the tape recording / reproducing means and holding the cumulative number information; Interrupt control means for controlling the cleaning tape cassette stored in the first storage unit to be mounted and run on the tape recording / reproducing means when the cumulative number of times held by the means reaches a predetermined value; A cassette changer characterized by comprising: