Sylvania DVR90VE DVD Player/Recorder and Hi-Fi VCR Combo
firmware upgrade
I just installed the firmware that is available to fix the problem with usable blank media. I could not get support via the internet, but the 800 number support was excellent. I was connected quickly to a service agent. You will need to have your set available to read off code from your TV, which you can access by pressing the buttons cm skip, 1, 2, and 3 on the remote (and not, as I initally misunderstood, pressing cm skip three times). They will send you a DVD, and you will need to call them again for upgrade instructions. I have not tried 8X yet, but I can now use a Memorex DVD that my set would not previous read. Otherwise, I have made over 100 recordings without problems (including dubbing VCR and camcorder tapes), and the quality seems very good, certainly much better than video tape. I can't address the complaints about the VCR, as I've only used this a few times to dub a tape. I think its a great deal for the price. <br /> <br />