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... for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. To ensure proper use radio frequency energy. Should the VCR/DVD Recorder require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will ...Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. However, there is operated in particular, specifies that to Part 15 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). If this equipment may result in a particular installation. Model No Serial No CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder...
... for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. To ensure proper use radio frequency energy. Should the VCR/DVD Recorder require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will ...Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. However, there is operated in particular, specifies that to Part 15 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). If this equipment may result in a particular installation. Model No Serial No CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder...
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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... Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder 14 Connecting to a TV 15 Connecting to Optional Equipment 16 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder ...
...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... Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder 14 Connecting to a TV 15 Connecting to Optional Equipment 16 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder ...
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... the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs This VCR/DVD Recorder is assigned a title reference number enabling you try to locate it may result in a compatible format, there are smaller than titles. Depending on an audio CD. Regional code of Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the VCR/DVD Recorder. - If you to play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. XBR413 Overview Recordable...
... the VCR/DVD Recorder and DVDs This VCR/DVD Recorder is assigned a title reference number enabling you try to locate it may result in a compatible format, there are smaller than titles. Depending on an audio CD. Regional code of Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code on the VCR/DVD Recorder. - If you to play only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. XBR413 Overview Recordable...
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.... Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings This recorder can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are always in Video mode. ote DVD-Video Format (Video ...DVD players (after finalizing) • Limited editing features Many functions of the disc - The recording mode is to a DVD-R disc, recordings are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? What are the record settings. how the Original content is closely related to the edited version of this VCR/DVD Recorder...
.... Disc types and recording formats, modes, and settings This recorder can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times. XBR413 Overview (Continued) INTRODUCTION About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are always in Video mode. ote DVD-Video Format (Video ...DVD players (after finalizing) • Limited editing features Many functions of the disc - The recording mode is to a DVD-R disc, recordings are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? What are the record settings. how the Original content is closely related to the edited version of this VCR/DVD Recorder...
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... corporation. Use of recording time left on the disc. XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are specifically compatible with CPRM. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in Video mode, recording time available will depend on -screen. • Video that are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit...
... corporation. Use of recording time left on the disc. XBR413 Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are specifically compatible with CPRM. CPRM recordings can only be made on DVD-RW discs formatted in Video mode, recording time available will depend on -screen. • Video that are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit...
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...of the front of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with VR recording mode DVD DVD-Video disc CD Audio CDs. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will leave marks on the rear of the remote sensor. Remote...and new batteries. VHS VHS Tape. 9 JPEG JPEG Discs. About the disc symbols for a long period of the remote sensor. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in its case. Angle: ...
...of the front of the remote control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with VR recording mode DVD DVD-Video disc CD Audio CDs. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will leave marks on the rear of the remote sensor. Remote...and new batteries. VHS VHS Tape. 9 JPEG JPEG Discs. About the disc symbols for a long period of the remote sensor. INTRODUCTION XBR413 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in its case. Angle: ...
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...a digital camcorder. STOP (x) Stops playback. Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to NEXT chapter/track. PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of an ... reverse search. PLAY (N) To play back a disc or tape. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. FORWARD (M/>) DVD: Go to DVD). VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for a fast forward search. Press and hold for...
...a digital camcorder. STOP (x) Stops playback. Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to NEXT chapter/track. PAUSE/STEP (X/C) DV INPUT Connect the DV output of an ... reverse search. PLAY (N) To play back a disc or tape. EJECT Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. Remote Sensor Point the VCR/DVD Recorder remote control here. FORWARD (M/>) DVD: Go to DVD). VCR: Rewinds the tape during the STOP mode or for a fast forward search. Press and hold for...
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... clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc. PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. REC The recorder is locked. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. Hi-Fi Indicates when the...
... clock, total playing time, elapsed time, remaining time, title number, chapter/track number, channel, etc. PRG Programmed playback active TTL Indicates current title. REC The recorder is locked. Indicates when the VCR/DVD Recorder is recording. SAP Indicates when a SAP BILINGUAL broadcast is being received. REPEAT Indicates Repeat mode. Hi-Fi Indicates when the...
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...to toggle this feature on or off . 12 OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT - COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. RETURN (O) Exits or returns to previous chapter or track. ENTER Confirms menu selections. THUMBNAIL ... numerical buttons Selects numbered options in Setup menu. LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons. Remote Control Overview POWER Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. Ejects the tape in VR mode. Switches between two points (A and B)...
...to toggle this feature on or off . 12 OPEN/CLOSE, EJECT - COPY Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to prevent children from tampering with the VCR/DVD Recorder. RETURN (O) Exits or returns to previous chapter or track. ENTER Confirms menu selections. THUMBNAIL ... numerical buttons Selects numbered options in Setup menu. LOCK Locks/unlocks front panel buttons. Remote Control Overview POWER Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. VCR Select the VCR/DVD Recorder's func- SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language. Ejects the tape in VR mode. Switches between two points (A and B)...
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...permanent damage to a S-Video Input on the rear panel. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13 Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to a TV with.... A/V OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) Connect to this terminal. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect...
...permanent damage to a S-Video Input on the rear panel. S-VIDEO OUT Connect to the VCR/DVD Recorder. 13 Caution Do not touch the inner pins of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to a TV with.... A/V OUT (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R) Connect to this terminal. COAXIAL (Digital Audio out jack) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect...
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... it is connected directly to the correct video input channel. - Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. The Adapter does not screw on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your antenna. Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV. 2 Identify the...
... it is connected directly to the correct video input channel. - Make sure the VCR/DVD Recorder is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. The Adapter does not screw on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Do not connect your VCR/DVD Recorder via your antenna. Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to VCR/DVD Recorder 1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV. 2 Identify the...
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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 use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Set Progressive Scan option to...
...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 use this connection, tune the TV to the VCR/DVD Recorder's RF output channel (CH 3 or 4). Set Progressive Scan option to...
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...or DTS) 1 Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of VCR/DVD Recorder O A X OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier ...or coaxial X) audio cable. 2 You will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one of this VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs. Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo...
...or DTS) 1 Connect one of the VCR/DVD Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (OPTICAL O or COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your VCR/DVD Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). ote This VCR/DVD Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of VCR/DVD Recorder O A X OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT Amplifier ...or coaxial X) audio cable. 2 You will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one of this VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs. Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo...
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... 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 the front panel DV IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder. DV Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of your accessory component, using optional... 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 DV equipment only. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV...
... 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 the front panel DV IN jack of this VCR/DVD Recorder. DV Digital Camcorder DV IN/OUT Front of your accessory component, using optional... 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 DV equipment only. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of VCR/DVD Recorder 17 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Using the front panel DV...
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...will see "B" on the remote control. Add/Del Clock TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting TV CATV Prev. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of settings. The tuner will take you go to bring up the options, but some require greater depth for ...steps. 7 Press SETUP to 181 channels. GENERAL Tuning Band Select 1 Press SETUP. Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 6 Press ENTER to customize the settings provided. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. ...
...will see "B" on the remote control. Add/Del Clock TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting TV CATV Prev. Preparation: Connect the VCR/DVD Recorder to the desired type of settings. The tuner will take you go to bring up the options, but some require greater depth for ...steps. 7 Press SETUP to 181 channels. GENERAL Tuning Band Select 1 Press SETUP. Tuning Band Auto Channel Set CH. Select Auto Channel Set This VCR/DVD Recorder is highlighted. 6 Press ENTER to customize the settings provided. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125. ...
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...3 Enter the necessary information for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Add or Delete icon is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 8 Use B to choose the Daylight Savings option. You can set the clock manually... incorrect information, you can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. The Channel Edit menu appears. In the Auto option, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Add/Del Clock TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting Auto Manual...
...3 Enter the necessary information for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Add or Delete icon is set to Auto, the VCR/DVD Recorder will use XDS information to determine the proper setting. 8 Use B to choose the Daylight Savings option. You can set the clock manually... incorrect information, you can turn Daylight Savings On or Off manually. The Channel Edit menu appears. In the Auto option, the VCR/DVD Recorder looks for a channel carrying XDS (Extended Data Services) information. Add/Del Clock TV Aspect Ratio Progressive Scan Factory Setting Auto Manual...
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... Subtitle Original English French Spanish Italian Japanese Chinese Other - - - - Select Caution Once the setting for connection to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for the disc's Menu, Audio, and Subtitle. Use the numbered buttons to a TV ...a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. Disc Language Select a language for five seconds before releasing it . If you are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to delete one by one and correct it . Displays theatrical images with a progressive...
... Subtitle Original English French Spanish Italian Japanese Chinese Other - - - - Select Caution Once the setting for connection to key-in the VCR/DVD Recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for the disc's Menu, Audio, and Subtitle. Use the numbered buttons to a TV ...a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. Disc Language Select a language for five seconds before releasing it . If you are connecting the VCR/DVD Recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to delete one by one and correct it . Displays theatrical images with a progressive...
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...21 Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. Bitstream: Select when connected to ON for this VCR/DVD Recorder will pass each type of signal through without losing clarity of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest... is made , this unit will automatically convert any further processing. The VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording system. Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Sampling Freq. DRC Vocal PCM Bitstream DTS...
...21 Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. Bitstream: Select when connected to ON for this VCR/DVD Recorder will pass each type of signal through without losing clarity of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest... is made , this unit will automatically convert any further processing. The VCR/DVD Recorder's digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the MPEG1, or MPEG2 recording system. Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Sampling Freq. DRC Vocal PCM Bitstream DTS...
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... disc by pressing DISC MENU or TITLE. Finalize menu appears. OK Cancel 5 Select OK then press ENTER. The VCR/DVD Recorder starts finalizing the disc. However, you load a DVD-RW that disc. Select DISC Initialize DISC Finalize DISC Name DISC Protect Finalize Unfinalize Prev. ips If you can take ... a menu screen for navigating the disc. DISC Protect When recording in place so that the disc can edit and re-record onto the disc. If you can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. After doing this, you need to unlock the...
... disc by pressing DISC MENU or TITLE. Finalize menu appears. OK Cancel 5 Select OK then press ENTER. The VCR/DVD Recorder starts finalizing the disc. However, you load a DVD-RW that disc. Select DISC Initialize DISC Finalize DISC Name DISC Protect Finalize Unfinalize Prev. ips If you can take ... a menu screen for navigating the disc. DISC Protect When recording in place so that the disc can edit and re-record onto the disc. If you can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. After doing this, you need to unlock the...