Daewoo DF4501P DVD/VCR Combi Player

I''''ve managed to read (the confusing) manual and had it playing a DVD very well. Recording is another problem all together. The ''''help line'''' number on the book does not seem to exist. When I tried to transfer a programme on tape to DVD, it did everything except get in synch and the picture rolled about. It was unwatchable. Then the Tape jammed in the transport; by jammed I mean it was half-way out and stuck! I cannot get the menu displayed on the TV, so I cannot reset the thing. But I have got through to Daewoo in the end (see their website Daewoo Electronic Sales UK, Tel: +44 (0) 118 9252 500 - Fax: +44 (0) 118 9256 772). I only hope they call me back and answer the questions; I dare not do the Firmware upgrade untill I''''m happy that it works. Other than that, it looks like a great piece of kit. All I want to do it transfer my tapes to DVD !

I swear we''ve had this thing since before Christmas, that''s 8 months nearly. We''ve only just managed to get it to play DVDs and now we can''t figure out how do get it to play videos with the picture and it wont record.

Its the most complicated item of electronics I have ever come across. The thickness of the manual is enough to put anyone off. I've had ithe 'combi' for 4 weeks and still can't get it to work properly despite help from informed sources. I have not as yet contacted the 'Help Line' but that will be my next step! I would not recommend this product.