Patent ID: 6128158
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A magnetic recording/reproducing apparatus for a cartridge containing a magnetic tape therein, the apparatus comprising:a first slide member for sliding the cartridge in order to load or unload the cartridge;a second slide member for sliding the first slide member;a drive source for sliding the second slide member;a housing for separately and slidably supporting the first slide member and the second slide member;a detecting member, disposed in the housing, for driving the drive source;a slidable operating member for operating the detecting member, the operating member being formed of a light-guiding material; anda light-emitting member for emitting illumination light depending on the state of operation of the cartridge;wherein the illumination light from the light-emitting member enters the operating member, which guides the illumination light outwardly of the housing to indicate the operation state.