Will this partucular machine play previously recorded DVDs that have been formatted correctly?

It should. With the exception of DVD-RAMs, any discs that you want to play have to have been finalized in the machine that recorded them before you can play them. My understanding is this is universally true for all players. DVD-RAM discs do not require finalizing before they can be played in a different, compatible machine. (DVD-RAM used to be an industry standard, but so far as I know, since the mid-2000s, Panasonic players are the only ones that support that format.)

Can i transfer vcr tapes to dvd with this device? I have some vhs tapes and would like to keep those movies for a longer time.

Sure it copy to VHS tape to DVD ,amazing copy better than VHS tape and also copy to DVD to VHS it has Built-in NTSC TV tuner for recording so you can Record your favorite tv shws and movies and you can connect cable net work and record your popular programes on DVD or VHS tape. Thanks to ask me .

Not all Recordable DVDs work in this machine. Where can I purchase Recordable DVDs for this machine?

I have been using "Memorex" DVD+R purchased at the local Wal-mart. I've only had 1% fail to finalize. Tried DVD-R,slower to finalize, 4% failure (1/25). "Verbatim" rate of failure was about the same. DVD-RAM (random access memory)allows more editing options, but as time passes they fail to play in another machine about half the time. Also, gettinghard to find. "TDK" DVD+R has a zero percent failure rate for me. Hope this helps

Brand Name	Panasonic
Item Weight	14.25 pounds
Product Dimensions	13.87 x 3.5 x 16.93 inches
Item model number	DMR-ES40VS
Batteries	2 AA batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Color Name	Silver
Built In Decoders	Dolby Digital // DTS decoder
Special Features	DVD Recorder, VCR Recorder Dubbing
Item display height	3.54 inches

Panasonic DMR-ES40VS VHS / DVD Recorder Silver

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