1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Zenith Manuals
  4. DVD Recorder
  5. DVR313 Series
  6. Installation and operating manual

Zenith DVR313 Installation And Operating Manual

Zenith installation and operating guide dvd recorder dvr313
Hide thumbs Also See for DVR313:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Service Manual
Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | DVR313 | DVD Recorder
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Zenith DVR313

Summary of Contents for Zenith DVR313

  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | DVR313 | DVD Recorder © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA. Phone: 1-847-941-8000 SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back of this unit.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..... . 4-5 DVR313 Overview ..... . 6-9 Recordable Discs .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PLAYBACK Operation with DVD and Video CD ..30-33 Playing a DVD or Video CD....30 • Moving to another TITLE ... . . 30 •...

  • Page 6: Dvr313 Overview

    DVR313 Overview Recordable Discs 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LQ mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) 12cm/8cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (LQ mode): 240 minutes (4.7GB), 80 minutes (1.46GB) otes – This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs.

  • Page 7: About Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw Disc

    DVR313 Overview About DVD-R and DVD-RW disc How are DVD-R and DVD-RW discs different? The essential difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW is that DVD-R is a record-once medium, while DVD-RW is a re-recordable/erasable medium. You can re-record/ erase a DVD-RW disc approximately 1,000 times.

  • Page 8: Notes For Recording

    DVR313 Overview Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. This means that the exact recording time will depend on the material being recorded. • When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is poor or the picture contains interference, the record- ing times may be shorter.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    DVR313 Overview (Continued) Precautions Handling the unit When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Lights blue when the DVD Recorder is turned on. CHANNEL (+/-) Scans up or down through memorized channels. REC (z) button and indicator Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

  • Page 11: Function Display Window

    Function Display Window Indicates current recorder function: Recording, Playback, Pause, etc. Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Audio type indicators Indicates encoding format of the current disc. REPEAT Indicates repeat mode. INTRO INTRO scan playback active. RANDOM RANDOM playback active.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Overview

    Remote Control Overview POWER Switches the DVD Recorder ON and OFF. INPUT Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV INPUT 1 - 2, S-V, or DV IN). TV, CATV, DVD buttons Selects operational mode of remote control. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered options in a menu.

  • Page 13: Controlling Tvs And Cable Boxes (Dbs)

    STANDARD COMPONENTS STARGATE 04,05,13 TELEVIEW 04,13,39 TEXSCAN TOCOM 12,17,18,19,38 UNIDEN UNIKA UNIVERSAL 46,47 VID TECH VIDEO WAY 01,42 VIEWSTAR 24,25,28 ZENITH 01,02,03 ZENITH HT-2000 DBS Brand Name Codes DIRECTU EASTERN GRADIENTE SKY JERROLD 60,61,65 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 58 SONY TOCOM 58,59,62...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. OUT TO TV Passes the signal from the ANT IN to your TV/monitor Caution Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

  • Page 15: Connections

    Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD Recorder Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD Recorder.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Tv

    Connections (Continued) Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Optional Equipment

    Connections (Continued) Connecting to Optional Equipment Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A).

  • Page 18: Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections To Dvd Recorder

    Connections (Continued) Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to DVD Recorder Connect the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jacks on the DVD Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using optional audio/video cables. If you use the S-V INPUT jack on the front panel, the signal of VIDEO OUT jack on the front panel is not out- put.

  • Page 19: Before Operation

    Before Operation Initial Settings In this menu system, there are several ways to cus- tomize the settings provided. Most menus consist of three levels to set up the options, but some require greater depth for the variety of settings. If you press SETUP, only the first and second level of the menu sys- tem will appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 20: Auto Clock Set

    Before Operation Auto Clock Set The DVD Recorder gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually. The Auto Clock Feature enables the DVD Recorder to set up the clock when the DVD Recorder is turned off or during PBS channel tuning.

  • Page 21: Setup

    Before Operation Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the DVD recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to OFF. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to ON.

  • Page 22: Audio

    Before Operation Audio Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital PCM: Select when connected to a 2-channel digital stereo amplifier. The DVD Recorder’s digital audio outputs sounds in the PCM 2ch format when you play a DVD video disc recorded on the Dolby Digital recording system.

  • Page 23: Lock (Parental Control)

    Before Operation (Continued) Lock (Parental Control) Rating Movies on DVDs may contain scenes not suitable for children. Therefore, discs may contain Parental Control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. These scenes are rated from Level 1 to 8, and alternatively, more suitable scenes are available for selection on some discs.

  • Page 24: Country Code

    Before Operation (Continued) Country Code Enter the code of a country/area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, referring to the list (See “Country Code List”, page 48.). Setup Rating Set Password Language Country Code Audio Lock Recording Disc Prev.

  • Page 25: Auto Chapter

    Before Operation (Continued) Auto Chapter When recording in Video mode, chapter markers are put in every three minutes on the default setting. You can change this interval to 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 min- utes. If you select Not Use, switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the No Separation setting Setup Rec Mode Set...

  • Page 26: Finalize

    Before Operation (Continued) Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc.

  • Page 27: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display

    Before Operation Caution: Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to operate this DVD Recorder. General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the DVD...

  • Page 28: Before Operation

    Before Operation Menu Options Function Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of TITLE titles, and skips to the desired title number. Chapter Number Shows the current chapter number and total number of CHAPTER chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number. 4/26 Time search Shows the elapsed playing time, and...

  • Page 29: Using The Built-In Tv Tuner

    Using the Built-in TV Tuner Changing TV Channels If no disc is playing, you can change TV channels using the number or CH (v / V) buttons on the remote control, or the CH (+/–) buttons on the front panel. Antenna channels are numbered 2 through 69.

  • Page 30: Operation With Dvd And Video Cd

    Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Playback Setup Turn the TV on and select the video input source con- nected to the DVD Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the DVD Recorder. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

  • Page 31: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (Continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Video VCD2.0 VCD1.1 1 Press PAUSE (X) during playback. The recorder will now go into PAUSE mode. 2 You can advance or back up the picture frame-by- frame by pressing b / B repeatedly during PAUSE mode.

  • Page 32: Zoom

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) General Features (continued) Zoom Video VCD2.0 The Zoom function allows you to enlarge the video image and to move through the enlarged image. 1 Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to acti- vate the Zoom function.

  • Page 33: Changing The Audio Channel

    Operation with DVD and Video CD (Continued) Changing the Audio Channel AUDIO VCD2.0 VCD1.1 STEREO With a Video CD, press AUDIO then press b / B repeat- edly during playback to hear a different audio channel (STEREO, LEFT or RIGHT). With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Sub audio channel, you can switch between Main (L), SAP (R), or a mix of both...

  • Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3 Operation

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc The DVD Recorder can play audio CDs. Also, the DVD Recorder can play MP3 formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs. Before playing MP3 recordings, read the notes on MP3 Recordings on the right side of this page.

  • Page 35: Pause

    Audio CD and MP3 Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PLAY or press PAUSE again. Moving to Another Track Press SKIP/SCAN . or > briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track.

  • Page 36: Programmed Playback With Audio Cd And Mp3

    Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program can contain 30 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3). Insert an Audio CD or MP3 disc. Audio CD or MP3 CD menu will appear.

  • Page 37: Recording

    Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Switch on the recorder and load a recordable disc. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder.

  • Page 38: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording This DVD Recorder can be programmed to record up to 8 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting time and length. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear.

  • Page 39: Recording From An External Input

    Recording from an External Input Recording from External Components You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the recorder’s external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the DVD Recorder.

  • Page 40: What Is Dv

    Recording from an External Input (Continued) What is DV? Using DV, also known as i.LINK, you can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. The i.LINK interface is also known as IEEE 1394-1995.

  • Page 41: Vr Mode: Original And Playlist Editing

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the actual content of the disc. For example, if you erase a title or chapter from the Original content (Title/Chapter List), that title or chapter is erased from the disc, freeing up extra recording time.

  • Page 42: Naming A Title

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 22 characters long. Press REC LIST to display Title List. To switch between the Original (Title/Chapter List) and Playlist (Program) screens, press REC LIST.

  • Page 43: Making A New Playlist (Program)

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Making a New Playlist (Program) Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist (Program). When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can erase bits you don’t need later —...

  • Page 44: Changing Title Or Chapter Thumbnails

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Changing Title or Chapter Thumbnails Thumb. Each title and chapter displayed in the Original (Title/Chapter List) or Playlist (Program) screen is repre- sented by a thumbnail picture taken from the start of that title or chapter. If you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title.

  • Page 45: Combining Two Chapters Into One

    VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing (Continued) Combining Two Chapters Into One Use this function to combine two adjacent Playlist or Original chapters into one. This function is not available if there is only one chapter within the title. Press REC LIST repeatedly to display Playlist (Program).

  • Page 46: Video Mode Original Editing

    Video Mode: Original Editing Using the Title List Video From the Title List display you can play, name and erase titles. Once a Video mode disc is finalized, the Title List screen changes its appearance and all you can do is select titles to play.

  • Page 47: Language Code List

    Language Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Disc Audio”, “Disc Subtitle” and/or “Disc Menu” (See page 21). Code Language Code 6566 Abkhazian 7074 6565 Afar 7073 6570 Afrikaans 7082 8381 Albanian 7089 6577 Amharic 7176 6582 Arabic 7565...

  • Page 48: Country Code List

    Country Code List Enter the appropriate code number for the initial setting “Country Code” (See page 24). Code Country Code Country Andorra Eritrea United Arab Emirates Spain Afghanistan Ethiopia Antigua and Barbuda Finland Anguilla Fiji Albania Falkland Islands Armenia Micronesia Netherlands Antilles Faroe Islands Angola...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power. The power cord is disconnected. No picture. The TV is not set to receive DVD Recorder signal output. The video cable is not connected securely.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom Can’t play a disc The disc was recorded in Video mode. recorded using this Some players will not play even a final- recorder on another ized disc recorded in Video mode. player. The disc was recorded in VR mode, Discs recorded with copy-once material cannot be played on other players.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Signal system Recording Recording format Recordable discs Recordable time Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format DVD Specifications Laser system Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion...

Table of Contents