JPS6213238Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a cassette-type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus which incorporates at least two cassette tape decks, each of which can be operated independently, into a single housing.

Such a magnetic recording/playback device is called a dual deck and is used for dubbing, continuous playback, continuous recording, etc. In dubbing, one tape deck is used for playback and the other tape deck is used for recording, and the contents of the magnetic tape played back by the playback tape deck are recorded onto the magnetic tape in the recording tape deck. In continuous playback, all the tape decks are used for playback, and after the playback of the magnetic tape on one tape deck is completed, playback on the other tape decks is automatically started to perform continuous playback of a plurality of magnetic tapes. In continuous recording, all tape decks are used for recording, and after magnetic tape recording on one tape deck is completed, recording on other tape decks is automatically started to perform continuous recording on a plurality of magnetic tapes.

By the way, in such a conventional device, as shown in FIG. 1, the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b of each tape deck are arranged on the front panel F of one housing C incorporating two tape decks, and the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b of each tape deck are arranged directly below. By providing operating sections 2a and 2b for each tape deck, the correspondence between each tape deck and its operating sections 2a and 2b can be determined. However, if the operation section is placed directly near the corresponding tape deck to indicate the correspondence between the operation section and the tape deck, there is an inconvenience that there are restrictions due to the external shape of the casing, the design of the panel surface, etc. Ta.

This problem can be solved by placing the operation part away from the tape deck body, but if you do this, it becomes difficult to understand the correspondence between the operation part and the tape deck, which not only impairs operability, but also makes it easier to operate erroneously. Another problem arises:

This invention was made in view of the above points,
The object is to provide a cassette-type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus in which mutual correspondence can be easily determined even if the operation section is not provided directly adjacent to the corresponding tape deck.

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

Figure 2 is a front view of the cassette-type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus according to the present invention.As can be seen from the figure, on the left side of the front panel F of the housing C in which two tape decks are installed, there is a tape transformer for the tape decks. Cassette storage sections 1a and 1b for storing cassettes loaded into the port mechanism are provided side by side on the left and right. On the other hand, on the right side of the front panel F, operating sections 2a and 2b of the tape deck are arranged vertically, and selector switch operating buttons 3a and 3b are provided below the operating sections 2a and 2b. Note that 4a and 4b are operation display indicators provided at the upper left of the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b.

Round and square marks 1a' and 1b' are attached to the surfaces of the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b, respectively, and round operation buttons 2a1 to _2a7 of the operation section 2a corresponding to the tape decks of the cassette storage section 1a are marked with round marks _1a' and 1b', respectively. thing,
Rectangular operation buttons _2b1 to _2b7 of the operation section 2b corresponding to the tape decks of the cassette storage section 1b are used, respectively.

Therefore, by matching the shapes of the marks 1a' and 1b' attached to the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b with the shapes of the operation buttons of the operation sections 2a and 2b, the operation sections 2a and 2b can be attached to the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b. 1b
It can be seen that they correspond to each tape deck.

The selector switch operation buttons 3a and 3b are formed into a rectangular shape and a round shape, respectively, and are juxtaposed with round and square marks, respectively, with a unidirectional arrow in between. Or used to select the direction during continuous recording.

Now, press the buttons 2a ₁ to 2a ₇ on the operation section 2a for pause, rewind, stop, play, fast forward, cue, and record, and the buttons 2b ₁ to 2 on the operation section 2b.
b ₇ respectively for pause, rewind, stop, play,
Operation buttons for fast forward, cue, and recording. Then, with the playback and recording tapes loaded in the cassette compartments 1a and 1b, respectively, operate the selector switch operation button 3a, and then press the buttons 2a to ₄ on the operation section 2a and the button 2b on the operation section 2b. When you operate , the playback signal from the playback tape is recorded on the recording tape and dubbing is performed.

When a playback tape is loaded in each of the cassette storage sections 1a and 1b, the buttons 3a, 2a ₄ , 2
By operating b ₄ , continuous playback is performed from the tape loaded in the cassette storage section 1a to the tape loaded in the cassette storage section 1b, and when button 3b is operated instead of button 3a, the playback is reversed. Continuous playback of directions is performed.

Also, when recording tapes are loaded in the cassette compartments 1a and 1b, the buttons 3a and 2
By operating buttons a ₇ and 2b ₇ , continuous recording is performed from the tape in the cassette compartment 1a to the tape in the cassette compartment 1b, and button 3b is pressed instead of button 3a.
If you operate , continuous recording will be performed in the reverse direction.

In the embodiment described above, the tape deck and the operating section 2
a and 2b and the selector switch operation buttons 3a and 3b, the shape of the mark on the tape deck and the shape of the operation button are the same, but instead of this, the color and operation of the mark on the tape deck are the same. Mutual correspondence can also be expressed by matching the colors of the buttons.

In the above-mentioned model, the shape or color of the operation button itself is the same as the identification mark on the tape deck, but it is possible to attach one identification mark to an operation part that has multiple operation buttons by placing it adjacent to it. You can get the same effect even if you twist it.

In addition, the operation unit 1 provided on the right side of the housing C
By making the components a, 1b, etc. detachable from the casing C, remote control can also be made possible.

In addition to the above-mentioned operation buttons, each of the operation units 2a and 2b may also include operation buttons for switches provided in the tape recording/reproduction circuit for switching the tape equalizer, Dolby on/off, and the like.

As described above, in the present invention, each tape deck and its corresponding operation section are given the same identification mark with a different color or shape from those of other tape decks, so the operation sections are grouped together in a place separate from the tape deck. Even if the tape deck is arranged in a similar manner, it becomes possible to visually determine the correspondence between the operation section and the tape deck, thereby preventing loss of operability and erroneous operation. In particular, when the identification mark has a shape as in the example, by using buttons of that shape for each button on the operating section, it is possible to tactilely know the correspondence between the operating section and the tape deck. Many practical benefits can be obtained, such as the ability to operate blindly or use the device in the dark, further improving operability.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional magnetic reproducing device, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a magnetic reproducing device according to the present invention. C...Housing, 1a, 1b...Cassette storage section,
1a', 2b'...Identification mark, 2a, 2b...Operation unit.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a cassette-type magnetic recording/playback device comprising at least two cassette tape decks that can be operated independently, built into a single housing, each of the tape decks and its operating section have the same color or shape as those of the other tape decks. A cassette-type magnetic recording and reproducing device characterized by having an identification mark attached thereto.