Recording tab can be removed to ensure you don't accidentally erase tape while it's in the adapter Motorized so tape loading and unloading is fast and easy Does not work with or play: MiniDV Hi8 Digital 8 and 8mm tapes Play VHS-C and Super VHS-C camcorder videocassettes in a standard standard VHS VCR Requires 1 AA Battery (not included) Included 3 VCC Micro-Fiber Cloth