Since the cassette tape cannot be heard, I will list this item as practically junk. SONY WM-FX58 cassette player, with earphones, and remote control function. - Brand: SONY - Model Name: WM-FX58 - Accessories: Earphones - With remote control Thank you for viewing. The radio could be heard. Press and hold either the + or - SCAN button, then release, and the radio will play. The remote control (volume and stop buttons, etc.) attached to the earphones also worked. I checked with a cassette tape inserted, but I couldn't hear anything, so the cassette tape function is not working. This item uses AA batteries. AA batteries are not included, so please prepare them yourself! Please consider purchasing this item.