Turns on, untested, I’m sure if you work with these things often you can do some work with it. Buying as is for parts/repair. The Samsung DVD-V5500 VCR DVD Combo is a versatile unit that combines DVD playback with VHS recording capabilities. This silver-colored device has connectivity options such as Composite Video RCA, Composite Video BNC, and S-Video. It features a VCR and DVR/Hard Drive Recorder, making it a convenient all-in-one solution for your home entertainment needs. The unit does not come with a remote but still offers the functionality to record on DVD-R and DVD+R media formats.