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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 28, 1994
Sang Y Lee, Seoul, KR;
Goldstar Co., Ltd., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A method for checking top and end of tape for data recording and reproducing apparatus is disclosed. The method includes a first step for sensing a transparent tape section of a start portion of a tape wound about a tape take-up reel so as to sense the tape top. At a second step, a tape supply reel rotation period is detected and the detected supply reel rotation period is compared to a preset value. When the detected supply reel rotation period is not longer than the preset value, the tape end is checked at a predetermined period. However, when the detected supply reel rotation period is longer than the preset value, no tape end is checked. The method makes top-end checking time become optimal and saves power of the recording and reproducing apparatus, and reduces pulse noise generated in turning on or turning off the top-end checking LED.