The use of reel-velocity sensing to improve the multimode handling of a two-inch tape transport is discussed. Operation in play, idle, runout, and fast modes is detailed. Also, considerations in using velocity and position information for nonovershoot automatic rewinds to a preselected location are detailed, with emphasis on approach-slope requirements for human-like operation.
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