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Question posted by Luckee528 on January 30th, 2011

Blurry And Dark Playback On Zenith Xbr413.

When I play my old vhs (family tapes) tapes they appear a little blurry and dark. Can you help?

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Operating Guide - Page 1

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)
Operating Guide - Page 2

... interference when the product is for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for...Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. You should be placed on , the user is no objects filled with the instruction manual, may be determined by one or more of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). Model No Serial No CAUTION: This VCR/DVD Recorder...
Operating Guide - Page 5

... 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...
Operating Guide - Page 6

... main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Depending on the TV screen. Can't playback" will appear on the conditions of the VCR/DVD Recorder may not be played on the VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is assigned a number, enabling you to...
Operating Guide - Page 7

... Original content is VR mode; This means that you can play a DVD-R in a regular DVD player? This process fixes the contents of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording (VR) format. When you edit a video tape you edit by the DVD Forum in other DVD players as DVD-Video discs. On playback, the VCR/DVD Recorder plays the disc according to the disc format. About word...
Operating Guide - Page 8

... the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. 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...
Operating Guide - Page 9

... be poor. MP3 MP3 Discs. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. To obtain a clear picture The VCR/DVD Recorder is not available on that fingerprints will leave marks on the TV screen during playback. If the optical pick-up the unit The picture and...
Operating Guide - Page 10

... for frame-by-frame playback. Press CH (v / V) Scans up or down repeatedly to NEXT chapter/track. through memorized channels. S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-Video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/ Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.). PLAY (N) To play back a disc or tape. Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Cassette...
Operating Guide - Page 11

... the current Recording mode. 11 Indicates a VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. Indicates a DVD-RW disc (VR mode only) is inserted in the DVD 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 when the VCR/DVD Recorder is inserted in progress. PRG Programmed playback active...
Operating Guide - Page 29

...recording date, recording mode, etc. b/B 29 Shows the Current mode Selection Method - ORG: Original PLS: Playlist Shows the elapsed playing time and total time. Title 1 DVD ... ENTER b / B, or Numbers, ENTER Numbers, ENTER b/B VHS Shows playing speed, recording tape information VCR SP and the elapsed playing progress bar. Shows the audio channel, and changes the audio ...
Operating Guide - Page 31

..., press A-B repeatedly to select the required speed: MX2, MX4, MX8, MX16, MX100, N (forward) or n, mX2, mX4, mX8, mX16, mX100 (backward). 3 To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY (N). Repeat A-B DVD Video VR REPEAT A - The VCR/DVD Recorder automatically begins Random Playback and "RANDOM" appears on the display window. 2 To return to resume normal speed, Search mode is canceled. The...
Operating Guide - Page 33

... play it. ENG Last Condition Memory DVD This VCR/DVD Recorder memorizes the user settings for use b / B to see the different subtitle languages. 33 otes Settings are available. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select "3D SUR.". 2 To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select "NORMAL". The number of the current angle appears on some DVDs...
Operating Guide - Page 34

... total number of MP3 files in Stop mode. Playback will appear on the TV screen. If you can display only tracks in order to the MP3 or AUDIO CD menu, press DISC MENU/LIST. The VCR/DVD Recorder can play audio CDs and MP3 files on MP3 Recordings About MP3 An MP3 file is limited as follows...
Operating Guide - Page 37

... the DVD player to select an Full Screen option then press ENTER. The Photo menu appears. Notes...ote Use the MARKER button to set the options. Before playing JPEG files, read by pressing TITLE repeatedly in Stop mode...PLAYBACK Photo Disc Operation Viewing a Photo Disc JPEG This VCR/DVD Recorder can select among the AUDIO CD menu, MP3 CD menu, and Photo CD menu by this VCR/DVD Recorder...
Operating Guide - Page 38

... connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder. Normal Playback VHS 1 Insert a prerecorded video cassette. The indicator will light and the VCR/DVD Recorder will automatically enter the PLAY mode, to protect the tape and video heads. 2 To return to normal when the tape is ejected or the power cord is a section of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully. PLAY icon appears on the...
Operating Guide - Page 40

... a DVD-R or DVD-RW using a DVD-RW disc, you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. For best results, pause playback at the point from DVD to DVD You can adjust the DVD playback position using the PLAY and PAUSE functions. Copying will remain in Pause mode, you want to record. 5 Press the COPY button on the remote control or front panel. The VCR...
Operating Guide - Page 42

You can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode. Playing Recordings on Other DVD Players Most regular DVD players can use this VCR/DVD Recorder's remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions. 5 Press REC (z) once to start recording. • Recording is copy-protected using CopyGuard, you will not be able to record it will start recording. Finalizing ...
Operating Guide - Page 55

...guide for details. Can't play even a finalized disc recorded in the VCR/DVD Recorder Setup menu. Tape heads are loose. The ...VCR/DVD Recorder appears on another DVD player. Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be RW compatible in VR mode. Turn on other player must be played on the equipment connected with the playback side down . The audio connecting cord is set to play...
Operating Guide - Page 56

... power cord again after programming timer. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present. Broadcast program is moved from VCR/DVD Recorder. The batteries in stereo format. Reprogram Timer. Make A/V connections. Replace the batteries with POWER On. When the VCR/DVD Recorder does not operate normally. This will help prevent condensation. • When condensation has occurred, wait...
Operating Guide - Page 59

... or operating problems that may not apply to the original purchaser of Purchase. ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE... WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION VCR/DVD Recorder XBR413 LIMITED WARRANTY - WARRANTY PERIOD: LABOR: 90 days from the date ("Date...

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