Powers up but the screen is white whatever mode you have it on. It plays a pre recorded tape (i can hear the voices) and seems to record ok.

Recording Definition: Standard Definition
Model: VP-D101
Colour: Silver
Optical Zoom: 16x
Series: Samsung VP-D
Type: Handheld
Features: Built-in Microphone, Image Stabilisation, LCD Screen
Media Format: MiniDV
Brand: Samsung
Digital Zoom: 900x