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Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBR413 | VCR / DVD Recorder CD-R/RW © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.
Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | XBR413 | VCR / DVD Recorder CD-R/RW © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free.
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... on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is connected. Should the VCR/DVD Recorder require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. The code provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the...to open . The user could lose the authority to the grounding system of the building, as a permanent record of the FCC Rules. This number is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure ...
... on , the user is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is connected. Should the VCR/DVD Recorder require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. The code provides guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the...to open . The user could lose the authority to the grounding system of the building, as a permanent record of the FCC Rules. This number is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure ...
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...XBR413 Overview 6-9 Recordable Discs 6 Playable Discs 6 Disc-related terms 6 About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc 7 • What are 'recording modes 7 • Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7 • About word 'Original' and 'Playlist 7 About DVD recording 7-8 • Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings 7 • Notes for recording 8 • Recording... Rating 22 • Set Password 22 • Country Code 23 RECORD 23-24 • DISC Record Mode 23 • VCR Record Mode 23 • DV Record Audio 24 • Auto Chapter 24 DISC 24-25 • ...
...XBR413 Overview 6-9 Recordable Discs 6 Playable Discs 6 Disc-related terms 6 About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc 7 • What are 'recording modes 7 • Is editing a DVD like editing a video tape? . 7 • About word 'Original' and 'Playlist 7 About DVD recording 7-8 • Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings 7 • Notes for recording 8 • Recording... Rating 22 • Set Password 22 • Country Code 23 RECORD 23-24 • DISC Record Mode 23 • VCR Record Mode 23 • DV Record Audio 24 • Auto Chapter 24 DISC 24-25 • ...
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... a TV 39 Instant Timer Recording 39 Copying from DVD to VCR 40 Copying from VCR to DVD 40 Timer Recording 41 Checking Timer Recording Details 41 Canceling a Timer Recording 41 Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 41 Timer Recording Troubleshooting 41 Recording from an External Input 42-43 Recording from External Components 42 Recording from a Digital Camcorder 42 Playing Recordings on Other DVD players . . . . . 42 • Finalizing...
... a TV 39 Instant Timer Recording 39 Copying from DVD to VCR 40 Copying from VCR to DVD 40 Timer Recording 41 Checking Timer Recording Details 41 Canceling a Timer Recording 41 Stopping a Timer Recording in Progress . . . . . 41 Timer Recording Troubleshooting 41 Recording from an External Input 42-43 Recording from External Components 42 Recording from a Digital Camcorder 42 Playing Recordings on Other DVD players . . . . . 42 • Finalizing...
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XBR413 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it easily. As this VCR/DVD Recorder plays DVDs...information.) Playable Discs DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, the VCR/DVD Recorder can play because of the settings of one or several chapters. Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs This VCR/DVD Recorder is assigned a ...
XBR413 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it easily. As this VCR/DVD Recorder plays DVDs...information.) Playable Discs DVD (8 cm/12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm/12 cm disc) In addition, the VCR/DVD Recorder can play because of the settings of one or several chapters. Regional code of the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs This VCR/DVD Recorder is assigned a ...
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... the Playlist. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are 'Recording modes'? You can be formatted for the whole disc) are playable in Video mode. able (SP, LP, XP) • Not playable on this manual, you can be played. On playback, the VCR/DVD Recorder plays the disc according to other players. About word...
... the Playlist. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are 'Recording modes'? You can be formatted for the whole disc) are playable in Video mode. able (SP, LP, XP) • Not playable on this manual, you can be played. On playback, the VCR/DVD Recorder plays the disc according to other players. About word...
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... (except for Recordable Media. Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW Disc format Video format Video Recording format (default) Video format Video format Video format Video format Recording mode n/a VR mode Video mode Video mode n/a n/a Functions Playback only Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback only Playback only 8 XBR413 Overview...
... (except for Recordable Media. Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+R DVD+RW Disc format Video format Video Recording format (default) Video format Video format Video format Video format Recording mode n/a VR mode Video mode Video mode n/a n/a Functions Playback only Playback, recording, Original/Playlist editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback, limited recording, limited editing Playback only Playback only 8 XBR413 Overview...
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... leave it was originally packaged at the remote sensor and press the buttons. JPEG JPEG Discs. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will not get on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. Storing discs... on the TV screen during playback. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as there may be distorted during operation. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in its case. ...
... leave it was originally packaged at the remote sensor and press the buttons. JPEG JPEG Discs. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will not get on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. Storing discs... on the TV screen during playback. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as there may be distorted during operation. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in its case. ...
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DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for a fast reverse search. BACKWARD (./m) DVD: Go to beginning of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, ...fast forward picture search. 10 PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of the VCR/DVD Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. Press CH (v / V) Scans up or down repeatedly to previous ...
DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for a fast reverse search. BACKWARD (./m) DVD: Go to beginning of an external source (TV/ Monitor, VCR, ...fast forward picture search. 10 PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of the VCR/DVD Recorder. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. Press CH (v / V) Scans up or down repeatedly to previous ...
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... is programmed. INTRODUCTION Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in the VCR deck. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number TV The vcr/dvd recorder's functions are available and channels are selected at TV. Indicates a disc is locked. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. SP...
... is programmed. INTRODUCTION Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in the VCR deck. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number TV The vcr/dvd recorder's functions are available and channels are selected at TV. Indicates a disc is locked. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. SP...
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... angle, if available. COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. Manually adjusts tracking. PLAY (N) Starts playback. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by -frame playback. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- MUTE: Turns on a DVD disc. AUDIO Selects an audio language...
... angle, if available. COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. Manually adjusts tracking. PLAY (N) Starts playback. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by -frame playback. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- MUTE: Turns on a DVD disc. AUDIO Selects an audio language...
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... the power source. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to this terminal. INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13 A/V OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital (...coaxial) audio equipment. AV 1 IN (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of the jacks on TV. RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to ...
... the power source. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to this terminal. INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13 A/V OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital (...coaxial) audio equipment. AV 1 IN (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of the jacks on TV. RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to ...
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...- If it is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your Recorder. The Adapter does not screw on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder, it to the jack marked ANT.IN on the TV. This cable will connect directly to the ANT.... on page 16. Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Antenna OR Cable TV Wall Jack Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder Rear of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to the output channel of the Cable Converter box using a cable box to tune channels, it ...
...- If it is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your Recorder. The Adapter does not screw on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder, it to the jack marked ANT.IN on the TV. This cable will connect directly to the ANT.... on page 16. Antenna Flat Wire (300 ohm) 300/75 ohm OR Adaptor (Not supplied) Antenna OR Cable TV Wall Jack Rear of VCR/DVD Recorder Rear of your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to the output channel of the Cable Converter box using a cable box to tune channels, it ...
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... does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the VCR/DVD Recorder. 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left... scan output for about five seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder's RF output channel When the VCR/DVD Recorder is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you use this connection, tune the TV to the audio left /right in ...
... does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the VCR/DVD Recorder. 1 Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an optional Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left... scan output for about five seconds to change the RF output channel (CH 03 or CH 04). How to set the VCR/DVD Recorder's RF output channel When the VCR/DVD Recorder is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you use this connection, tune the TV to the audio left /right in ...
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.... Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 21). Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via one of the receiver. ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of the audio formats supported by your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio...equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1 Connect one of your receiver is selected. For this VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs. Digital Multi-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. If the audio format of the ...
.... Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 21). Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via one of the receiver. ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of the audio formats supported by your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio...equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1 Connect one of your receiver is selected. For this VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs. Digital Multi-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. If the audio format of the ...
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... Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of this VCR/DVD Recorder. ote This jack is for connection to the front panel DV IN jack of VCR/DVD Recorder 17 DVR HOOKUP Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to DVD-R/RW. ote If you use the S-VIDEO...
... Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of this VCR/DVD Recorder. ote This jack is for connection to the front panel DV IN jack of VCR/DVD Recorder 17 DVR HOOKUP Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder Connect the AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN jacks on the VCR/DVD Recorder to DVD-R/RW. ote If you use the S-VIDEO...
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... all available channels in the area and place them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to bring up and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to VCR/DVD Recorder" on page 14 1 Press SETUP. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. A second press ... the menu levels, you back to begin the channel search. Some items require additional steps. 7 Press SETUP to 181 channels. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 Use v / V to select the Auto Channel Set option. 5 Press B to move to ...
... all available channels in the area and place them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to bring up and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to VCR/DVD Recorder" on page 14 1 Press SETUP. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. A second press ... the menu levels, you back to begin the channel search. Some items require additional steps. 7 Press SETUP to 181 channels. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 Use v / V to select the Auto Channel Set option. 5 Press B to move to ...
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...TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting Auto Manual Time Zone Daylight Savings Auto Auto Prev. v / V (up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is set to select the Manual option then press ENTER. Before Operation (Continued) DVR HOOKUP To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This ...). 2 Use v / V to exit the Setup menu. 1 Press SETUP. In the "Auto" setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for date and time. When Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then press SETUP to...
...TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting Auto Manual Time Zone Daylight Savings Auto Auto Prev. v / V (up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is set to select the Manual option then press ENTER. Before Operation (Continued) DVR HOOKUP To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This ...). 2 Use v / V to exit the Setup menu. 1 Press SETUP. In the "Auto" setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for date and time. When Timezone is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setting, then press SETUP to...
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...images with a progressive scan signal, set for Progressive Scan output is selected. Select Factory Setting If you wish, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. The Initialize menu will once again be visible on -screen display. Select LANGUAGE Display Menu Select a language for the disc's Menu, ...TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. ote Some options cannot be restored to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select 20 Use the numbered buttons to the standard setting, and a picture will appear. Display Menu DISC Menu DISC Audio DISC Subtitle ...
...images with a progressive scan signal, set for Progressive Scan output is selected. Select Factory Setting If you wish, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. The Initialize menu will once again be visible on -screen display. Select LANGUAGE Display Menu Select a language for the disc's Menu, ...TV Aspect Ratio 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. ote Some options cannot be restored to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select 20 Use the numbered buttons to the standard setting, and a picture will appear. Display Menu DISC Menu DISC Audio DISC Subtitle ...
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... functions. For best results, pause playback at any other time, press STOP (x). ip If you want to record. 5 Press the COPY button on the front panel display. Basic Recording Copying from DVD to VCR You can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. Mode SP Copy Stop 6 Use v / V / b / B to select...
... functions. For best results, pause playback at any other time, press STOP (x). ip If you want to record. 5 Press the COPY button on the front panel display. Basic Recording Copying from DVD to VCR You can adjust the VCR playback position using PLAY, REW, FF, PAUSE/STEP, etc. Mode SP Copy Stop 6 Use v / V / b / B to select...