Accustomed to the reliability of Panasonic products, I had no hesitation in buying this DVD recorder, and I was very disappointed. Indeed, this device does not receive French TV channels (TNT)! It can not be used as DVD, but certainly not recorder! Fortunately, I was able to return and get a refund. Moreover, according to other reviews, it seems I am not alone in having been "fooled". It is therefore incomprehensible that this unit is sold in France and the seller did not warn that this recorder captures the French television channels. Unfortunately I can only advise buying this recorder!