It was a widely used home video playback device from the 1980 s to the 1990 s. VHS format tape is its main playback medium, which can store analog video and audio signals. With basic playback, pause, fast forward, rewind and stop functions, some high-end models also support time recording, multi-language audio track switching and picture still and other functions. The design is simple and practical, the appearance is rectangular, and the front panel is equipped with a tape slot, operation buttons and a display screen to display information such as playback time. Although gradually replaced by DVD players and streaming media devices, it has occupied an important position in the history of video playback.