Ans: Most DVD//VCR combos can record in DVD-R and DVD-RW disc format and play VHS. The Funai ZV427FX4 can pull this off, giving it a lot of general flexibility. It can also dub from VHS to DVD or DVD to VHS, as long as the dubbed content doesn't have copyright protection. The physical media the recorder is compatible with includes DVDs/CDs/Kodak CD Picture Discs and VHS tapes.