The JVC SR-HD1700US Blu-ray Disc & HDD Recorder allows you to create standard Blu-ray high-definition discs or standard DVDs directly from a live video input or from video files stored on its built-in HDD. Live input is provided through the unit"s A/V connectors for SD video, or the IEEE-1394 interface for SD/HD video. The live input can be recorded directly to Blu-ray or DVD, or to the internal 500GB HDD for later authoring and burning. Cameras providing USB 2.0 output or SD cards with AVCHD video files may also be used as input sources. A built-in duplication function allows you to easily create multiple copies of Blu-ray or DVD discs. An HDMI output is available for monitoring your video. The SR-HD1700US comes included with an AC power cord and infrared remote control unit with two AA batteries.