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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2000
Akiyoshi Inoue, Saitama-ken, JP;
Yasumitsu Suzuki, Saitama-ken, JP;
Pioneer Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a recording reproducing apparatus which is ready for use of recording media different in form and mode. The apparatus is comprised of a mounting member in a rotatable manner toward a clamping position CL, another mounting member arranged in the mounting member in a rotatable manner, cam members for rotating the mounting member , and a cam block for rotating the mounting member . The mounting member mounts thereon a turn table for clamping the recording medium, and an optical pickup , and the mounting member mounts thereon another optical pickup . When an open recording medium DS is inserted, the mounting members are rotated to be horizontal to the clamping position CL, whereby the optical pickup carries out recording or reproduction of information. On the other hand, when a cartridge type recording medium CDS is placed, the mounting member is rotated to be horizontal to the clamping position CL, whereby the optical pickup carries out recording or reproduction of information. During the recording or reproduction, the mounting member is rotated in a direction away from the cartridge type recording medium CDS, to thereby keep the optical pickup from contact with the same.