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I have only made a few recordings, comparing LP and SP modes -SP is much better with high quality input. LP does have signficant loss. There is no 3 hr recording mode: choices are 1 hr, 2 hr, 4hr, 6 hr. 4hr - LP would be OK for TV shows you don't care to save, but SP better for DVD's you want to save and watch on another machine.
Play back including purchased DVD's is good. Occasional HDMI output locks up when starting a movie and need to reload it, but usually fine.
What's great about it: Relatively easy to setup recordings, fast finalizing. Fine for playback as well
What's not so great: Manual is ok, could be better organized, but the information is there