a reproducing apparatus having an editing function is arranged to , in response to an instruction for setting an editing program , generate a display image signal corresponding to the contents of the set editing program , to , in response to an instruction for execution of an action verification , generate a display image signal corresponding to contents of an action of a recording apparatus actually used as an external recording apparatus according to a remote operation control command transmitted to the actually used recording apparatus , and to , in response to an instruction for execution of an editing action , generate a display image signal corresponding to a status of progress of the set editing program . the arrangement enables the operator to clearly know how a verifying action is being executed for confirming whether or not the actually used recording apparatus can be remotely operated by the reproducing apparatus , how the editing work is progressing and how the reproducing apparatus is operating .