I own this recorder. Great recording quality, especially at faster modes. I have dubbed dvd copies virtually indisinguisable from original. Incorporates video equalizer-great tool for restoring older videos to be copied onto dvd. If you can operate and program a vcr, you're home free. Records to R/RM- and to RW+. Weakness: editing. Item now discontinued, so you can find them around $300-well worth the money. Has firewire input. Contact me if further info is required.