JPS6142756A - Tape reproducing device with alarm function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To generate an alarm through desired tape software by reproducing a tape by operating a stop button and then rewinding the tape automatically to a playback start point. CONSTITUTION:This tape reproducing device starts reproduction automatically at set playback start time as far as a timer switch 3 is turned on with a tape loaded. The reproduction is stopped at any time by pressing the stop button 4 and the tape is rewound up to the heat of the software automatically. Said operation is repeated at the set timer time of following days unless the timer switch is turned off. Thus, an alarm function is added to the tape reproducing device to generate an alarm through desired software and a new alarm function which replaces the conventianal alarm timepiece is realized.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a tape playback device with an alarm function that can be used as a novel tape playback device.

Conventional Structures and Problems In recent years, there has been a trend towards simpler operating methods for tape reproducing devices, and there is a need to consider new ways of using them by combining them with timers.

A conventional tape playback device will be described below.

In an example in which a timer is connected to a conventional tape playback device, when timer playback is used as an alarm clock, when a stop operation is performed during timer playback, the tape will stop at the position where the stop operation was performed. Therefore, the next time you use the software, you must manually rewind it to the beginning of the software you are using.

As described above, the conventional configuration has problems in usability as a tape playback device that can be used as an alarm clock for daily use.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a tape reproducing device having a novel alarm function in place of a conventional alarm clock.

Structure of the Invention The tape playback device with an alarm function of the present invention includes an electronically operable tape drive device, an operation circuit for controlling its operation, a timer means interlocked with this operation circuit, and an operation button for selecting a stop mode. By operating this stop button,
It has a function to automatically rewind to the playback start point after stopping tape playback, and also has a function to automatically stop and rewind to the playback start point when the end of the tape is reached during tape playback. This results in a tape playback device with an alarm function.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram of an operation panel for a timer function of a tape playback device with an alarm function according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a time display and a timer operation confirmation display, 2 is a remote selector switch, 3 is a timer switch, 4 is a stop button, and 6.6 is a time setting button. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, in which 7 is the operating unit shown in FIG. 1, 8 is a timer, 9 is an operation control circuit, 10 is an audio circuit, 11 is a tape position detection device, and 12 is a tape drive. It's a mechanism. The tape drive for this tape has the following operating modes:
It is configured so that modes such as stop, playback, fast forward and 2 rewind can be selected by electrical signals.In the fast forward and 1 rewind modes, so-called cue and review operations are performed with the playback head in contact with the tape. is configured to be. Since the configuration of such a tape recorder and the configuration of the operating circuit are well known, a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted here.

The operation of the tape reproducing apparatus with an alarm function according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be explained below. First, to set the time, set the mode selector switch 2 to the JUST position, use the time setting buttons 6 and 6 to set the correct time while looking at the time display 1, and then move the mode selector switch 2 to the CLOCK position. When set, the clock will start operating from the previously set time. When setting the timer, set the mode changeover switch 2 to the T and SET positions to set the tape play start time. The time setting method is the same as the time setting described above, and after setting the timer activation time, the mode selector switch 2 is returned to the CLOCK position. Then, set the software tape you want to use as an alarm into the device (not shown). After setting the tape, if the timer switch 3 is turned on, the playback will automatically start when the set playback start time comes. When the playback state is no longer necessary, pressing the stop button 4 stops the playback and automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning of the software. Unless the timer switch is turned off, the above-mentioned operation will be repeated at the next set time.

Also, when the tape reaches its end during tape playback, the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning of the software and then stopped.

As described above, according to this embodiment, by adding an alarm function to the tape reproducing device, a new alarm that replaces the conventional alarm clock is realized.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above explanation, the present invention has a built-in timer in an electronically operated tape playback device. It has a function that automatically rewinds the tape, and this function is configured so that it can be linked with timer play, so you can use your favorite tape software and be aware of it. In addition, once set, the tape is automatically rewound after playback is stopped, so there is no need to set it again each time.Also, stopping playback due to timer playback and stopping timer operation are separate operations, so it does not work like a conventional alarm clock. Once you cancel your alarm,
Furthermore, since there is no need to set the alarm again, it is possible to prevent forgetting to set the alarm.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an operation panel of a tape playback device with an alarm function according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the main parts. 1... Display display, 2... Mode selection switch, 3... Timer switch, 4
...Stop button, 5.6...Time setting button,
8...Timer, 9...Operation control circuit, 10...Audio circuit, 11...Tape position detection device, 12...Tape Drive mechanism. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person No. 1
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Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) It has an electronically operable tape drive, an operation circuit for controlling its operation, a timer means interlocked with this operation circuit, and an operation button for selecting at least a stop mode, and the stop button A tape playback device with an alarm function that has a function of automatically rewinding the tape to the playback start point after the tape is started to playback by operation. (2) A tape playback device with an alarm function according to claim 1, which has a function of automatically stopping and rewinding to the playback start point when the end of the tape is reached during tape playback.