I first looked at this model because of the HDMI connection. Closer examination revealed no tuner. I wanted a deck to record both dvd and vhs. The rear connections makes this deck easy to use in a variety of ways. The remote is well planned. Sound and picture quality are great with HDMI. The on screen menu is easy to navigate. Switching from DVD to VCR is just the touch of a button. Recording is simplified with one touch. There is extra audio out connections for a receiver.
I found this to be my best buy for a combo deck with no tuner.