Looks like I am back to a Hard Drive option for any program records for the time being. Dish has an upgrade for $700. A little stiff to say the least but maybe my best option until the equipment catches up to consumer needs. My 5005 will do as a temporary fix. The combo Hard Drive/DVD units with all the correct inputs may help in the quality issue. I just can't seem to find any detailed user info on the transfer from the Hard Drive to the dvd on units that support higher end inputs. Looks like this process as stated is locked up tight with no easy work arounds at the moment. But I am sure this will all change in the next two years has HD/blue ray evolves and morfs and HDTV become more common in user households. Maybe!