摘要 |
A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus comprising a leader block drawing mechanism for drawing a leader block provided at a leading end of a magnetic tape from a tape cartridge having a single reel provided therein and containing the magnetic tape, the leader block drawing mechanism including a cartridge holder movable between a cartridge loading/unloading position and an operative position, a leader block drive to drive the leader block along a predetermined guide path and a control mechanism to control the leader block drive at the loading/unloading position of the cartridge holder means and allow a movement of the leader block drive at the operative position of the cartridge holder.
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