Cassette type video tape recorder having a selectively positioned tape loader

摘要

This specification discloses a cassette type video tape recorder provided with a tape loader for drawing out a tape from a loaded tape cassette and bringing the tape into contact with the tape guiding surface of an image recording and reproducing portion provided with an image recording and reproducing head. The tape loader being capable of being stopped at a third position between a first position for drawing out the tape from the loaded tape cassette and a second position in which the drawn-out tape is in contact with the tape guiding surface of the image recording and reproducing portion.