Patent ID: 6178286
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A method for reproduction of signals on a recording medium in tape form in a reproduction mode with a recorder having a start phase which accelerates a speed of a tape drive motor, a middle phase which regulates the tape drive motor to a constant speed, and a stop phase which brings the tape drive motor to a standstill by braking, comprising:measuring one of the speed and an acceleration of the tape drive motor as early as during the start phase and determining a corresponding maximum exciter current to the tape drive motor for achieving an acceleration change which corrects the tape drive motor speed in the event of a deviation from a predeterminable desired value;storing the maximum exciter current and controlling the acceleration of the tape drive motor based on the maximum exciter current; and,again determining the corresponding maximum exciter current and storing a new value of the maximum exciter current in event of changed conditions.