To my knowledge, there are only 2 manufacturers that such a combination device (VCR, DVD, HDD) offer. In both, I had to familiarize myself (not voluntarily). Although the Panasonic is considerably more expensive, the quality advantage justifies the but. It is as if from another world. Thoughtful, precise, comfortable, quiet. The current model code is the way only DMR EX99V, EGS is neither on the device nor the manual. , Ok, there is no VPS and elec. Program Guide is not a substitute. HDD compatible (because apparently too slow) no longer with VPS. The advantages of HDD predominate but. These combined devices are inevitably complex. Trying out only the essential functions, incl. The study of the manual, will take days. So if you had this procedure to go through 2 x, you should not keep it to himself his experience.