Operating Guide
Page 1
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.
Operating Guide
Page 2
...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. This lightning flash with liquids, such as a bookcase or ... specifies that to radio communications. This product generates, uses, and can be placed on , the user is made. If this VCR/DVD Recorder only. Increase the separation between the product and receiver. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for proper grounding and, in a particular ...
...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. This lightning flash with liquids, such as a bookcase or ... specifies that to radio communications. This product generates, uses, and can be placed on , the user is made. If this VCR/DVD Recorder only. Increase the separation between the product and receiver. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for proper grounding and, in a particular ...
Operating Guide
Page 4
...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 • ...
Operating Guide
Page 5
... Memory 33 Audio CD and MP3 Operation 34-35 Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc 34 Notes on Other DVD players . . . . . 42 • Finalizing a Disc 42 What is DV 43 • DV-Related ...RECORDING Basic Recording 39-40 Basic Recording from 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...
... Memory 33 Audio CD and MP3 Operation 34-35 Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc 34 Notes on Other DVD players . . . . . 42 • Finalizing a Disc 42 What is DV 43 • DV-Related ...RECORDING Basic Recording 39-40 Basic Recording from 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...
Operating Guide
Page 6
.../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. XBR413 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx...
.../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. XBR413 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. recording time (LP mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx...
Operating Guide
Page 7
... in Video mode are two recording modes available using this VCR/DVD Recorder in a regular DVD player. One or more information on disc formats and recording modes on regular DVD players (after finalizing) • Limited editing features Many functions of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. These can be changed as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs can be...
... in Video mode are two recording modes available using this VCR/DVD Recorder in a regular DVD player. One or more information on disc formats and recording modes on regular DVD players (after finalizing) • Limited editing features Many functions of DVD disc: pre-recorded DVD-Video discs, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. These can be changed as pre-recorded DVD-Video discs. DVD-RW discs can be...
Operating Guide
Page 8
...XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are for your personal use only. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some programs are specifically compatible with CPRM (see below). Copyright • Audio and video recordings you record anything on players that you 're recording... Macrovision corporation. For TV broadcasts, this recorder are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This recorder is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may decrease if you heavily edit ...
...XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are for your personal use only. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some programs are specifically compatible with CPRM (see below). Copyright • Audio and video recordings you record anything on players that you 're recording... Macrovision corporation. For TV broadcasts, this recorder are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This recorder is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may decrease if you heavily edit ...
Operating Guide
Page 9
...symbol display " " may be distorted during operation. Video DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode VR DVD-RW with a clean cloth. They will leave marks on the TV screen during playback. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will be a considerable ...from the center outward. To keep the surface clean Do not use strong solvents such as insecticide spray, near the unit. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in a parked car ...
...symbol display " " may be distorted during operation. Video DVD-R/RW with Video recording mode VR DVD-RW with a clean cloth. They will leave marks on the TV screen during playback. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will be a considerable ...from the center outward. To keep the surface clean Do not use strong solvents such as insecticide spray, near the unit. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in a parked car ...
Operating Guide
Page 10
...digital camcorder. PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of the VCR/DVD Recorder. Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for a fast reverse search. STOP (x) Stops playback. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-Video output...Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. PLAY (N) To play back a disc or tape. DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the...
...digital camcorder. PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of the VCR/DVD Recorder. Pause playback or recording temporarily/press repeatedly for a fast reverse search. STOP (x) Stops playback. Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-Video output...Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. PLAY (N) To play back a disc or tape. DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the...
Operating Guide
Page 11
.... 11 PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number TV The vcr/dvd recorder's functions are available and channels are selected at TV. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. INTRODUCTION Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates a VHS tape is playing...
.... 11 PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number TV The vcr/dvd recorder's functions are available and channels are selected at TV. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. INTRODUCTION Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates a VHS tape is playing...
Operating Guide
Page 12
... in the VCR deck. RANDOM Plays tracks in VCR mode. DVD Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's function mode to VCR. tion mode to DVD. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. Opens and closes the disc tray. - COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to set the recording time. LOCK...TV Input: Selects the TV's source. REC MODE Selects the recording mode: - REC (z) Starts recording. DVD: Search backward or forward. - SKIP (. / >) Go to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. SETUP Accesses or removes the Setup...
... in the VCR deck. RANDOM Plays tracks in VCR mode. DVD Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's function mode to VCR. tion mode to DVD. SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. Opens and closes the disc tray. - COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to set the recording time. LOCK...TV Input: Selects the TV's source. REC MODE Selects the recording mode: - REC (z) Starts recording. DVD: Search backward or forward. - SKIP (. / >) Go to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. ANGLE Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. SETUP Accesses or removes the Setup...
Operating Guide
Page 13
...to a TV with audio inputs. Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack)... Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV or other equipment with Y Pb Pr inputs. RF. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital...INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13
...to a TV with audio inputs. Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with video and audio inputs. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack)... Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV or other equipment with Y Pb Pr inputs. RF. OPTICAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to digital...INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13
Operating Guide
Page 14
... of cable from your TV and attach it just slips over the jack. Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. The DVD image could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. With this connection, you could be distorted by the copy protection system. This cable will connect...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 VCR/DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV. 2 Identify the type of the connections described ...
... of cable from your TV and attach it just slips over the jack. Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. The DVD image could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. With this connection, you could be distorted by the copy protection system. This cable will connect...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 VCR/DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV. 2 Identify the type of the connections described ...
Operating Guide
Page 15
...on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left and 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). Audio/Video connection 1 Connect...Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection If your existing equipment. ote 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 ...
...on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). 2 Connect the Left and 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). Audio/Video connection 1 Connect...Progressive Scan (ColorStream® pro) connection If your existing equipment. ote 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 ...
Operating Guide
Page 16
...when DTS audio stream is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. - Check the receiver manual and the logos on your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver...one of the receiver. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via one or more of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. 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...
...when DTS audio stream is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. - Check the receiver manual and the logos on your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver...one of the receiver. Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via one or more of the current DVD in the onscreen display, press AUDIO. 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...
Operating Guide
Page 17
ote This jack is possible to connect 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. DV Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of this VCR/DVD Recorder. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your accessory ...use 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 VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with...
ote This jack is possible to connect 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. DV Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of this VCR/DVD Recorder. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your accessory ...use 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 VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is for connection to DV equipment only. It is not compatible with...
Operating Guide
Page 18
... up and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to receive channels. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 6 Press ENTER to receive channels. TV: If you back to VCR/DVD Recorder" on the remote control. Start icon is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of settings... to the previous level: Press b on tuning band, follow steps 1~6 as shown in the tuner's memory. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of SETUP will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV...
... up and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to receive channels. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 6 Press ENTER to receive channels. TV: If you back to VCR/DVD Recorder" on the remote control. Start icon is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of settings... to the previous level: Press b on tuning band, follow steps 1~6 as shown in the tuner's memory. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of SETUP will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in "Connecting Antenna/Cable TV...
Operating Guide
Page 19
... Savings On or Off manually. You can set up /down): Changes the setting at the factory. Edit icon is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setting. 7 Repeat steps 5-6 to add or erase additional... channels. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD Recorder to set your setting, then press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. 1 Press SETUP. Before Operation (Continued) DVR HOOKUP To Add or Erase...
... Savings On or Off manually. You can set up /down): Changes the setting at the factory. Edit icon is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setting. 7 Repeat steps 5-6 to add or erase additional... channels. The Auto Clock Feature enables the VCR/DVD Recorder to set your setting, then press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. 1 Press SETUP. Before Operation (Continued) DVR HOOKUP To Add or Erase...
Operating Guide
Page 20
...Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. The video output will only be visible on -screen display. Use the numbered buttons to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select 20 Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. Use the b B buttons to a TV or monitor that is compatible with masking bars above... five seconds before releasing it . ote Some options cannot be visible on page 53. Select Factory Setting If you wish, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. Display Menu DISC Menu DISC Audio DISC Subtitle Original English French Spanish Italian Japanese Chinese Other - - - - Select "SET" then press ENTER...
...Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. The video output will only be visible on -screen display. Use the numbered buttons to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Select 20 Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. Use the b B buttons to a TV or monitor that is compatible with masking bars above... five seconds before releasing it . ote Some options cannot be visible on page 53. Select Factory Setting If you wish, you must reset the VCR/DVD Recorder. Display Menu DISC Menu DISC Audio DISC Subtitle Original English French Spanish Italian Japanese Chinese Other - - - - Select "SET" then press ENTER...
Operating Guide
Page 21
... the type of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). When this choice is made , this VCR/DVD Recorder will pass each type of signal through without any 96 kHz signals to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of audio output... options. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder's Audio Output according to an MPEG decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected...
... the type of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). When this choice is made , this VCR/DVD Recorder will pass each type of signal through without any 96 kHz signals to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of audio output... options. Set the VCR/DVD Recorder's Audio Output according to an MPEG decoder (or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital decoder). Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected...