cassette tape deck

Device used to play back and record sounds on a recording tape cassette.

record muting button

Key used to record a blank section at the start of a track or between two tracks.

recording level control

Device used to change the intensity of the recorded sound signals.

record button

Key used to activate the sound recording mechanism on a tape.

pause button

Key used to temporarily stop the playback or recording of a tape.

stop button

Key used to interrupt the playback, recording, rewinding or fast-forwarding of a tape.

rewind button

Control key used to rewind a tape.

cassette holder

Compartment receiving the cassette for playback.

eject button

Key activating the mechanism to eject a cassette from the cassette holder.

play button

Key used to play back a tape.

tape counter

Device showing the length of a recorded segment on a tape.

counter reset button

Key used to reset a tape counter to zero.

fast-forward button

Control key used to fast-forward a tape.

tape selector

The buttons used to indicate clearly the type of recording tape (normal, chrome or metal).

peak level meter

Device showing the intensity of the sound signals being played back or recorded.