videocassette recorder (VCR)

Device for playing back or recording audio and video signals on the magnetic tape of a videocassette.

preset buttons

Keys used mainly to preset the recording of a television program.

reset button

Key used to reset at zero the counter showing the length of a sequence.

record button

Key used to begin to record a television program.

channel scan buttons

Keys used to change channels.

pause/still button

Key that stops a tape momentarily during playback to produce a still image on the screen.

rewind button

Key that controls the rewinding of a tape; during playback, it also allows images to be scrolled backward.

stop button

Key used to halt playback of a tape or recording of a television program.

cassette compartment

Space designed to receive a videocassette.

cassette eject switch

Key used to eject a videocassette from a VCR.

power button

Mechanical connection that turns the VCR on or off.

data display

Liquid crystal display showing instructions for setting or operating the player.

play button

Key used to play back a tape.

fast-forward button

Key that speeds up the forward motion of a tape; during playback, it also allows images to be scrolled forward.