Device controls symbols
Control and indicator icons on TVs, audio systems, remote controls and headphones: power and standby, playback, volume, mute, eject, inputs and sockets.
EjectDevice controlsEjectEjects the CD from the disc slot or drive.On Device controls
Fast forwardDevice controlsFast forwardMoves forward quickly through the media being played.On Device controls
Fast rewindDevice controlsFast rewindWinds back quickly through the media being played.On Device controls
HeadphonesDevice controlsHeadphonesMarks the socket for headphones, usually a 3.5 mm stereo jack. Plug the headphone jack in here to listen through headphones.On Device controls
Microphone offDevice controlsMicrophone offDeactivates the built-in microphone of a voice-controlled device, so it stops listening for voice commands. A red status light shows while the microphone is off; press again to switch it back on.On Device controls
Mute (speaker with X)Device controlsMute (speaker with X)Turns the sound off. The mute symbol then shows on the display; press the button again to cancel muting and the symbol disappears.On Device controls
Mute (speaker with slash)Device controlsMute (speaker with slash)Turns the sound off; press again to turn it back on. On some devices the same symbol appears on the display while the sound is muted.On Device controls
Next trackDevice controlsNext trackJumps to the next track when playing a CD, a USB stick or Bluetooth audio; on CD and USB the same button is also used to fast-forward. In radio mode it searches or opens the station list instead.On Device controls
PauseDevice controlsPausePauses playback at the current point; press play to continue from there.On Device controls
PlayDevice controlsPlayStarts playing the selected media, for example a recording or a file from a USB stick on a TV.On Device controls
Play/pauseDevice controlsPlay/pauseOne button for both: press it to start playback, press again to pause, and again to resume. On audio systems it works for CD, Bluetooth and USB playback.On Device controls
Power on (I)Device controlsPower on (I)On a power switch the position or side marked I is on: the device is connected to the mains. The opposite position is marked with a circle (O) for off.On IEC 60417
Previous trackDevice controlsPrevious trackJumps back to the previous track when playing a CD, a USB stick or Bluetooth audio; on CD and USB the same button is also used to rewind. In radio mode it searches or opens the station list instead.On Device controls
RecordDevice controlsRecordStarts recording the programme you are watching. On TVs with a recording (PVR) function the recording is stored on a USB storage device connected to the TV.On Device controls
Source (TV input)Device controlsSource (TV input)Opens the input selection so you can switch the TV to the signal of a connected device, for example an HDMI player or the AV input.On Medion
StopDevice controlsStopEnds playback of the CD, USB file or recording.On Device controls
Volume downDevice controlsVolume downLowers the sound volume. On the audio system the volume can also be changed with the VOL control on the front panel.On Device controls
Volume upDevice controlsVolume upRaises the sound volume. On the audio system the volume can also be changed with the VOL control on the front panel.On Device controls