A round dial found mainly on some VCRs and DVD players which allows the easy movement forward or backward within a software program (usually a movie). The jog/shuttle dial is an intuitive and simple means of moving forward or backward at multiple fast or slow motion speeds. In order to go forward, one simply turns the dial right. In order to go backward, the dial is turned left. The jog/shuttle dial is easy to use and easy to find on a remote control or component and is also easy to use simply by touch in a dark room. Such dials may also be found on other components to tune a radio station for instance, but they are used primarily for video with VCRs, laserdisc players and DVD players.