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Apparatus for reserving programs at various recording tape running speeds

CA 1303732 C · Owner: Hiraki, Hiroshi · Inventors: Hiraki, Hiroshi

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In a VTR for recording a plurality of TV programs at times previously set by a timer a key for, selecting any one of plural recording characteristics (e.g. tape running speed) is provided, and each of plural desired TV programs is recorded between determined recording start and end times on the basis of each of recording characteristics selected by the key. Therefore for instance, a music program can be recorded at a slow tape speed in stable condition for allowing long-term preservation or a sports program can be recorded at a high tape speed in a single tape cassette while the user is out.

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  • Granted June 16, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 16, 2009.
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FiledSeptember 9, 1986
GrantedJune 16, 1992
Term endedJune 16, 2009
Patent numberCA 1303732 C
Classification (IPC)G11B15/18 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedSep 9, 1986Patent grantedJune 16, 1992Term endedJune 16, 2009

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