Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Everything works fine and it would be a great product, but, if you want to record cable or satellite TV premium channels, forget it!! There is a copy protection system in this unit that displays a notice saying you cannot copy these channels, then stops recording. Certain premium channel providers may not use the blocking signal yet from what I have heard. But the majority do, so beware. It will allow recording of these channels to the VHS tape but not the DVD. Most other brands of recorders will allow DVD recording with no blocking. Sony is automatically assuming we are all pirates. I am recording these channels (which I am paying a premium price for) for my own personal use. I consider this "fair use" of the video. I erase them then record again. The new unit I purchased from Radio Shack has the same "one touch" features for recording home movies as well. I am never buying a Sony recorder again.