My recorded DVD+R and DVD+RW's will not play on any of my existing DVD players, I contacted Philips online and after one month, have not got a reply.The machine works well when the discs are played in it however if you have thoughts of making copies for your friends, forget it. I don't think the limitation of this recorder justifies the price. P.S SINCE MY LAST REVIEW MY MACHINE HAS COMPLETELY DIED. I SENT IT TO PHILIPS FOR REPAIRS BUT IT CAME BACK WORSE THAN BEFORE. PLEASE I IMPLORE YOU DONT BUY THIS UNIT!!!!