A head position is demodulated by two-phase servo signals of PosN and PosQ from output of the head, so as to acquire a more accurate demodulated position. Saturation of PosN and PosQ is judged from the ratio of each absolute value of PosN and PosQ, and a different demodulating method is used for a saturated area and for an unsaturated area, and a demodulating formula is constructed so that the edge of each demodulating area matches with the edge of the adjacent demodulating area. Also saturated/unsaturated is judged by comparing the absolute value of PosN and the absolute value of PosQ, and determining whether the ratio thereof is greater or small than a predetermined saturation coefficient r.

 
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