This is a very disappointing unit with an attractive finish (silver). I finally got it set up including the VCR Plus codes, but recording and finishing DVDs is a big hassle and not user friendly. Also, the wait on hold for tech support with Panasonic can exceed 52 minutes (which I've experienced). This unit does not let you record a DVD and watch another program on your TV at the same time.If you seek frustration and like to spend endless hours setting up new equipment, poring over manuals and waiting in a long phone queue to speak with tech support and then still not knowing why your remote control (the one Panasonic provides) doesn't respond to commands, then this is the unit for you!If you plan to record to watch a TV program at your leisure, I suggest that you stick with the VCR format.I am returning this unit to Amazon.com. Too bad I had to give it one star, but that's as low as it can go.