DVD/VHS COMBO SETUP

I have tried many times to get the code for my Magnavox dvd player/recorder to work successsfully. Finally, I went to the setup for my dvd unit and made one very important change. In the section that you select what thpe of dvd unit you have, I had to select player instead of dvd recorder. After I made that selection, I was able to get the controller to work with my dvd successfully. I quess the controller is suppose to work with a dvd player only and not with a dvd recorder. I have always had a dvd recorer and never a player only. I hope this tip will help someone to solve their setup problem.