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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. Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484)
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...are expressly approved in the instruction manual. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of the following measures: ...an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Model No Serial No CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to persons. Consult the dealer or an ...
...are expressly approved in the instruction manual. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of the following measures: ...an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Model No Serial No CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to persons. Consult the dealer or an ...
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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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... VCR/DVD Recorder plays DVDs according to create the disc. (Check with the DVDs. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of condensation on the VCR/DVD Recorder. - A title is prohibited by software manufacturers. ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself, some DVD discs indicates which it easily. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). XBR413 Overview Recordable...
... VCR/DVD Recorder plays DVDs according to create the disc. (Check with the DVDs. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of condensation on the VCR/DVD Recorder. - A title is prohibited by software manufacturers. ment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc itself, some DVD discs indicates which it easily. Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). XBR413 Overview Recordable...
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... recording • 3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- The recording mode is a re-recordable/erasable medium. These can find more of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording (VR) format. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are always in Video mode. Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player...
... recording • 3 different picture quality/recording time settings avail- The recording mode is a re-recordable/erasable medium. These can find more of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording (VR) format. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are always in Video mode. Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in Video mode are playable in a regular DVD player...
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... available may be shorter. • If you can only be played on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode). For TV broadcasts, this recorder are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. What is intended for home and other limited viewing ... title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on players that you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be made on the disc. XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are for your personal use ...
... available may be shorter. • If you can only be played on a DVD-RW disc in Video mode). For TV broadcasts, this recorder are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. What is intended for home and other limited viewing ... title from the disc and increase the recording time available (except for the last recorded title on players that you record still pictures or audio only, the recording time may be made on the disc. XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are for your personal use ...
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... " " 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. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on the surface. Storing discs After... insecticide spray, near the unit. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Before playing, clean the disc with VR recording mode DVD DVD-Video disc CD Audio CDs. Notes on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. Hold the disc ...
... " " 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. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on the surface. Storing discs After... insecticide spray, near the unit. Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Before playing, clean the disc with VR recording mode DVD DVD-Video disc CD Audio CDs. Notes on the operating environment.) For details, please contact your nearest dealer. Hold the disc ...
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Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. Press CH (v / V) Scans up or down repeatedly to DVD). Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for fast forward picture search. 10 AV 2 IN...
Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. Press CH (v / V) Scans up or down repeatedly to DVD). Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for fast forward picture search. 10 AV 2 IN...
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... is inserted in the VCR deck. Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is in the DVD deck. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) copy is inserted in progress. Hi-Fi Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is playing or recording a tape in timer recording or a timer recording is being received...
... is inserted in the VCR deck. Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is in the DVD deck. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. COPY Indicates that a DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD) copy is inserted in progress. Hi-Fi Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is playing or recording a tape in timer recording or a timer recording is being received...
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... the TV tuner. ENTER Confirms menu selections. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons. DVD Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's function mode to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- Selects TV's channel. VOL +/-: Adjusts TV's volume. REC (z) Starts recording. LOCK The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to...
... the TV tuner. ENTER Confirms menu selections. STOP (x) Stops playback or recording. LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons. DVD Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's function mode to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- Selects TV's channel. VOL +/-: Adjusts TV's volume. REC (z) Starts recording. LOCK The Lock feature disables the front panel buttons to...
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...into the power source. Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio ...out jack) Connect to this terminal. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to digital (optical) audio... with RF coaxial inputs. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13
...into the power source. Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio ...out jack) Connect to this terminal. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to digital (optical) audio... with RF coaxial inputs. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13
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...the TV. 2 Identify the type of the connections described below : The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder operation. Caution - The DVD image could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your antenna. With this connection, ... Optional Equipment" on your cable system, follow the instruction below . Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in your Recorder. Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to the jack marked ANT.IN on page 16...
...the TV. 2 Identify the type of the connections described below : The cable hookup permits both TV and VCR/DVD Recorder operation. Caution - The DVD image could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. Cable Service Without Cable Box If your cable wire is connected to your antenna. With this connection, ... Optional Equipment" on your cable system, follow the instruction below . Do not connect the VCR/DVD Recorder's AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in your Recorder. Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your VCR/DVD Recorder. (Example: CH3) 3 Select the channel to the jack marked ANT.IN on page 16...
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...Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). 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 may take advantage of the VCR/DVD Recorder's progressive scan output for about five seconds to change the RF output ...
...Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks from the VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). 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 may take advantage of the VCR/DVD Recorder's progressive scan output for about five seconds to change the RF output ...
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...Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1 Connect one or more of the VCR/DVD Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system,...-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. Rear of a DTS sound track. ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of VCR/DVD Recorder O A X OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier (Receiver) L R AUDIO INPUT COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT 16 Use an optional digital...
...Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1 Connect one or more of the VCR/DVD Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system,...-channel sound A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. Rear of a DTS sound track. ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of VCR/DVD Recorder O A X OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier (Receiver) L R AUDIO INPUT COAXIAL DIGITAL INPUT 16 Use an optional digital...
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... S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO jack on your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder. ote This jack is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the... a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. 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 the audio/video out jacks on the ...
... S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO jack on your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder. ote This jack is not compatible with digital satellite tuners or D-VHS video decks. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the... a DV digital camcorder or video deck or DVD-R/RW recorder and digitally transfer DV tapes or DVD-R/RW discs to DVD-R/RW. 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 the audio/video out jacks on the ...
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... of SETUP will appear on the TV screen. General Operation 1 Press SETUP. GENERAL Tuning Band Select 1 Press SETUP. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV). 18 Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. If you will automatically cycle through all available... them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to 181 channels. To go back to the previous level: Press b on the right side of receiving up to VCR/DVD Recorder" on the remote control. Start icon is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 Use v / V to select the Tuning Band ...
... of SETUP will appear on the TV screen. General Operation 1 Press SETUP. GENERAL Tuning Band Select 1 Press SETUP. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to choose the correct Tuning Band (TV or CATV). 18 Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. If you will automatically cycle through all available... them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to 181 channels. To go back to the previous level: Press b on the right side of receiving up to VCR/DVD Recorder" on the remote control. Start icon is selected, press B to move to the second level. 4 Use v / V to select the Tuning Band ...
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...Auto Manual Year 2003 Date 1 / 1 Time 12 : 00 AM Select Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. In the "Auto" setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. 5 Press B to move ...to the third level. v / V (up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 4 Press ENTER. You can set the clock manually. When it is set at the current cursor position. 4 Press ENTER to confirm...
...Auto Manual Year 2003 Date 1 / 1 Time 12 : 00 AM Select Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. In the "Auto" setting, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. XDS updates the clock using the Coordinated Universal Time. 5 Press B to move ...to the third level. v / V (up the clock when the VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 4 Press ENTER. You can set the clock manually. When it is set at the current cursor position. 4 Press ENTER to confirm...
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...4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Prev. Select LANGUAGE Display Menu Select a language for connection to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select Prev. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for the disc is entered, an image will appear. Original : The original language set...the highest quality pictures with less flickering. • If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to delete one by one and correct it . Other : To select another language,...
...4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Prev. Select LANGUAGE Display Menu Select a language for connection to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select Prev. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for the disc is entered, an image will appear. Original : The original language set...the highest quality pictures with less flickering. • If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to delete one by one and correct it . Other : To select another language,...
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...Prev. Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Sampling Freq. Select Vocal Set Vocal to ON for this unit will mix into normal stereo sound. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder's Audio Output according to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS decoder). Select OFF: The DTS signal ...DRC Vocal OFF Bitstream Sampling Freq. (Frequency) If your receiver or amplifier is playing. Then, you may wish to digital audio technology. The VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without any 96 kHz signals...
...Prev. Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Sampling Freq. Select Vocal Set Vocal to ON for this unit will mix into normal stereo sound. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder's Audio Output according to a Dolby Digital decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS decoder). Select OFF: The DTS signal ...DRC Vocal OFF Bitstream Sampling Freq. (Frequency) If your receiver or amplifier is playing. Then, you may wish to digital audio technology. The VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you may listen to a movie at a lower volume without any 96 kHz signals...