This unit has a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) that allows the user to interface with a video monitor or TV with an HDMI input. HDMI uses a single cable to transfer an uncompressed pure digital A/V signal. This unit also supports Component, Composite, S-Video and RF interfaces which makes it virtually compatible with any TV. This is incredible. It also plays standard DVDs, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW, Audio CDs, VCD/SVCD, CD-R/RW discs with MP3 music or JPEG picture files. The VCR side features time recording in SP or EP speeds. It also plays back tapes recorded in SP, LP and EP speeds and will also play back S-VHS tapes in quasi S-VHS mode. This unit utilizes four 19-micron video heads which optimize EP recording. It also has a very fast flash rewind. The DVD side does not have picture zoom but that is of little consequence because this player is designed for use with HD monitors. This is one of the best DVD-VHS Combination Units I have ever seen.

I really did not do much homework before buying this item, but had a new HDTV and needed a new HD DVD to go with it. It was so easy to hook up. We just used the cord that came with it and movies are perfect. Be sure to study manual and play with Cinema settings (recommended). You can leave it on standard, but some movies look a tad better with the Cinema, etc. VCR recordings are not bad either. You can still watch a DVD while recording a VHS same as 2 seperate components. I would have given 5 stars except for one thing,,,,,Dvd open/close seems like it takes forever......actually it doesn't, but not used to a delay. Hope this helps someone

This DVD/VCR has been up and running for a month now. Unlike the last one, another brand which died after a few months, ~ the DVD player would not read the disc anymore ~ this unit works just fine: picture, sound, controls, remote, etc., do the job. Also: it's connected through a cable box, and 34" Sony HD TV. Check back with me in a year!