The HDMI on this unit would not work out of the box. Playback problems are frequent. The unit will shut off and restart after 20 seconds. I use it mainly for playback of recordings from the 169time processor. I have used the JVC 30000U and never had any problems. I have purchased two JVC 40000U units and neither one worked out of the box. Received error message 201.. calibrating. I called JVC and they told me to send the units to a service center.