8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/product combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ......................................... ................................................... 13 Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the product has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product, the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this VR3845 DVD Recorder+VCR.We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case service is required, please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder+VCR: Table of Contents Language Settings / 25 1 - Welcome • On-Screen Display Language / 25 Unpacking / 7 Compatible Media / 7 • Playback and recording / 7 • Playback only / 7 Front Panel / 8 Front Panel Display / 9 Rear Panel / 10 Remote Control / 11 2 -Connections Antenna/Basic Cable Connections / 13 Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Connections / 14 Basic TV Connections / 15 Enhanced Video Options / 16 Enhanced Audio Options / 17 Rear AV Connections / 18 Front AV Connections / 19 3 -Setup Setup Menu Overview / 21 Menu Navigation Keys / 21 General Settings / 22 • Tuning Band / 22 • Auto Channel Search / 22 • Adding/Deleting Channels / 22 • Auto Clock Set / 23 • Manual Clock Set / 23 • TV Aspect Ratio / 23 • Progressive Scan / 24 • Power Save Mode / 24 • Factory Settings / 24 • Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Languages / 25 Audio Settings / 26 • Dolby/DTS/MPEG / 26 • Sampling Frequency / 26 • Dynamic Range Control / 26 • Surround Mode / 26 Parental Control Settings / 27 • Parental Control Rating / 27 • Changing the Password / 27 • Country Code / 27 Record Settings / 28 • Disc Record Mode / 28 • VCR Record Mode / 28 • DV Record Audio / 28 • Auto Chapter Marking / 28 Disc Settings / 29 • Initializing Discs / 29 • Erasing/Reformatting Discs / 29 • Finalizing Discs / 30 • Labeling Discs / 30 • Protecting Discs / 30 • Playback Control (PBC) / 31 • AutoPlay / 31 • YourDVD / 31 4 - Operations Basic Deck Controls / 33 Basic DVD/VCR Playback / 34 • Playing a DVD/VCD / 34 • Playing a Tape / 34 Special DVD Playback Options / 35 Special VCR Playback Options / 36 Audio CD/MP3 Playback / 37 • Playing Audio CDs or MP3/WMA Files / 37 • Special Audio Playback Options / 37 JPEG Playback / 38 • Viewing JPEG Files / 38 • Viewing Slide Shows / 38 • Full Screen Options / 38 DVD Recorder+VCR User’s Guide About Recording / 39 • About Disc Types/Formats / 39 • Notes on Recording / 39 Basic Recording / 40 • Recording from TV / 40 • One-Touch Recording / 40 • Watching and Recording / 40 Recording From External Devices / 41 • Recording from a Camcorder/ Other Device / 41 • Notes on DV Recording / 41 • DV Troubleshooting / 41 Timer Recording / 42 • Setting a Timer Recording / 42 • Timer Recording Notes / 43 • Canceling a Timer Recording / 43 • Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress / 43 • Timer Recording Troubleshooting / 43 One Touch Copy / 44 • Copying VCR to DVD / 44 • Copying DVD to VCR / 44 About Editing / 45 • Editing Terminology / 45 • Editing Options by Disc Type / 45 Editing Options / 46 • Adding Chapter Markers / 46 • Changing Title Thumbnails / 46 • Making a New Playlist / 47 • Adding Titles/Chapters to a Playlist / 47 • Deleting Titles/Chapters / 48 • Deleting Part of a Title / 48 • Naming a Title / 49 • Changing Playlist Order / 49 • Splitting a Title / 50 • Combining Two Chapters / 50 • Hiding a Title or Chapter / 51 • Protecting a Title / 51 • Overwriting a Title / 52 • Previewing a Title List Menu / 52 • Playing Edited Discs on Other DVD Players / 52 5 - Help Programming the Remote / 54 • Programming the Remote to Control Your TV / 54 Language Codes / 55 Country Codes / 56 Troubleshooting / 57 Product Care & Handling / 59 • Handling Discs / 59 • Storing Discs / 59 • Cleaning Discs / 59 • Moisture Condensation / 59...