Video and audio signal recording apparatus providing for recordation of control data with audio signals

摘要

An apparatus for recording an analog video signal in a longitudinally extending first area of a tape-shaped recording medium and for recording a digital audio signal in a second area of the medium extending in parallel to the first area is arranged: to bring the video and audio signal recording to a stop; to record control data in the second area along with the audio signal immediately before the stop; and to start to record the digital video signal and the analog audio signal when the control data is reproduced from the second area.