A control method for a sensor-less, brushless, three-phase DC motor. lower than 60%, preferably lower than 50% and at \u221225\xb0 C. The recording section and the reproducing section are controlled such that the image signal recorded at a random location on the recording medium can be reproduced while the image signal obtained by the image pickup section is being recorded. The spring device is embodied and arranged in such a way that the damper mass is prevented from knocking against the housing.