Video cassette recorder usable video tape having opposed magnetic recording surfaces and a drum movable means

摘要

The present invention relates to a video cassette recorder (VCR) system capable of recording on or reproducing from opposed surfaces of a magnetic video tape for enhancing an effiency of utilization of the tape and for embodying a variety of pictures on the tape. The recorder further comprises a back head drum for using the video tape having opposed front and back surfaces formed with magnetized layers, in addtion to an ordinary front head drum and a drive means for controlling the front and back head drums. The recorder can record and reproduce desired signal on or from the surfaces of the video tape for embodying a variety of pictures.