Has been fully tested to record and play and fast forward and rewind and the remote was also fully tested only issue is the rubber on the handle that has peeled off as shown in photos This Sony DCR-TRV350 is a high-quality camcorder that records on Hi8 and Digital8 tapes. It is perfect for people who want to record their precious moments with their family. With the Sony Handycam, you can easily transfer videos to your computer and share them with your friends and family. It is a digital camcorder that is easy to use and perfect for beginners. Please see all photos as they are part of the description