Bought a couple of used Sony VCR's one had no remote the other a multi-fit generic remote. This one is in great shape and works both the Sony VCR and Sony Television. VCR was a mess to set up without this remote as far a programming the time and channels. With the remote menu button it was easy to clear the preset programming and time, date and other functions. Price was very good and much better functions than the junk generic remote.