Tested playback with several DVDs and tapes.  Dubbed a movie from VHS to DVD and finalized it with the included remote.  DVDs must be finalized to play on other DVD players and you will need the remote to do this.  Replacement remote designed to work with these models.  Has all needed functions.  Programmed local channels and recorded to the DVD.  Tested HDMI output.  On this model HDMI only outputs the DVD and tuner not the VCR.   TV in photos is not included.