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Model Number | XBR411 | VCR / DVD Recorder
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of... -
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 INTRODUCTION Safety Precautions..... . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..3 Table of Contents . -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PLAYBACK Operation with DVD ....30-33 Playing a DVD ..... 30-33 •... -
Page 6: Overview
Overview Recordable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable): These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. DVD-R (DVD - Recordable): These Discs can be recorded only once. After you finalize a DVD-R, you cannot record on it or edit it. -
Page 7: About Symbols
Overview (Continued) Disc-related terms Title (DVD only) The main film content or accompanying feature content or music album. Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you to locate it easily. Chapter (DVD only) Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than titles. -
Page 8: About Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw Disc
Overview (Continued) 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. Can I play my recordable discs in a regular DVD player? Generally, DVD-R discs and DVD-RW discs recorded in... -
Page 9: Notes For Recording
Overview (Continued) Notes for recording • The recording times shown are not exact because the VCR/DVD Recorder uses variable bit-rate video com- pression. 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 10: Precautions
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 11: Front Panel
Front Panel POWER button and indicator Switches the VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. Lights green when the VCR/DVD Recorder is turned on. Z OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray. Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. DUB (DUBBING) Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). -
Page 12: Function Display Window
Function Display Window Disc type indicators Indicates the type of disc loaded. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. REC The recorder is recording. PRG Programmed playback active. PRG TTL REPEAT Indicates repeat mode. TV Lights when TV mode is active. -
Page 13: Remote Control Overview
Remote Control Overview POWER Turns VCR/DVD Recorder ON and OFF. TV/VCR To view channels selected by the VCR tuner or by the TV tuner. Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func- tion mode to DVD. Select the VCR/DVD Recorder’s func- tion mode to VCR. INPUT Changes the input to use for recording (Tuner, AV1 or AV2). -
Page 14: Rear Panel
Rear Panel ANT.IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CATV antenna to this terminal. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. RF. OUT (DVD/VCR OUT) Connect to a TV with RF coaxial inputs. AV 1 IN (VIDEO IN /AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). -
Page 15: Connections
Connections Tips : • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the VCR/DVD Recorder. Use only one of the connec- tions described below. • Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Tv
Connections (Continued) Connecting to a TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF.OUT jack on the VCR/DVD Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable supplied (R). -
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 VCR/DVD Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). -
Page 18: 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 19: To Add Or Erase Channels From Memory
Before Operation (Continued) To Add or Erase Channels from Memory This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually. Follow steps 1-3 as shown above to the previous page (Auto Channel Set). Use v / V to select the CH. Add/Del option. Press B to move to the third level. -
Page 20: Tv Aspect
Before Operation (Continued) TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is con- nected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off. -
Page 21: Audio
Before Operation (Continued) AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the VCR/DVD 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. -
Page 22: Lock (Parental Control)
Before Operation (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Movie 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 23: 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 54). Movie Rating Set Password Country Code Prev. Select Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. -
Page 24: Auto Chapter
Before Operation (Continued) Auto Chapter During recording, chapter markers are added automati- cally at fixed intervals. You can set this interval to 5 min- utes or 10 minutes. To turn off automatic chapter mark- ing, select “None”. Disc Record Mode VCR Record Mode Auto Chapter None... -
Page 25: Disc Finalize
Before Operation (Continued) Disc 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 26: Disc Label
Before Operation (Continued) Disc Label Use the Disc Label feature to enter a name for the disc. This name appears when you load the disc and when you display disc information on-screen. • The Disc label can be up to 32 characters long. •... -
Page 27: General Explanation Of On-Screen Display
Before Operation (Continued) General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the VCR/DVD Recorder. Some DVDs require specific oper- ation 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 VCR/DVD Recorder or is not available on the disc. -
Page 28: Osd Menu Options By Media Type
Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type Shows the current title/chapter number and Title total number of Chapter : 3/28 titles/chapters Menu Options Title Number Chapter Number 4/26 Time search - : -- : -- Audio language 5.1CH and Digital Audio Output mode Subtitle language... -
Page 29: Video
Before Operation (Continued) OSD Menu Options by Media Type (Continued) Video Shows the title name, recording date, Title 1 recording mode. 01/02/03 Menu Options Function Title Number Shows the current title number and total number of titles, and skips to the desired title number. Chapter Number Shows the current chapter number and total number of chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number. -
Page 30: Operation With Dvd
Operation with DVD Playing a DVD Playback Setup • Before using the remote control, press the DVD button to select the device to be operated. • Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder. •... -
Page 31: Still Picture And Frame-By-Frame Playback
Operation with DVD (Continued) Playing a DVD (continued) Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback Video 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (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: Time Search
Operation with DVD (Continued) Playing a DVD (continued) Time Search Video - : -- : -- The Time Search function allows you to start playing at any chosen time on the disc. 1 Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The on-screen display appears on the TV screen. -
Page 33: Camera Angle
Operation with DVD (Continued) Playing a DVD (continued) Camera Angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press ANGLE then press b / B repeatedly during playback to select a desired angle. The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen. -
Page 34: Audio Cd And Mp3/Wma Operation
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The VCR/DVD Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW discs or DVD-R/-RW. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “Notes on MP3/WMA Recordings” on page 35. Insert a disc and close the tray. -
Page 35: Pause
Audio CD and MP3/WMA Operation (Continued) Pause 1 Press PAUSE/STEP (X) during playback. 2 To return to playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) again. Moving to Another Track Press SKIP . 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/Wma
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA The Program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the recorder memory. Program can contain 99 tracks (Audio CD) or 256 tracks (MP3/WMA). Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA disc. Music menu will appear. -
Page 37: Repeat Programmed Tracks
Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA (Continued) Repeat Programmed Tracks Press REPEAT to select a desired Repeat mode. • TRACK : Repeats the current track. • ALL : Repeats all the tracks on the program list • OFF (no display) : Does not play repeatedly. Erasing a Track from the Program List 1 Select the track that you wish to erase from the Program List then press ENTER ( ). -
Page 38: Photo Disc Operation
Photo Disc Operation Viewing a JPEG File JPEG The VCR/DVD Recorder can play Kodak picture CD or JPEG files on CD-R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Notes on JPEG Recordings” on page 39. Insert a disc and close the tray. The Photo-CD menu appears on the TV screen. -
Page 39: Still Picture
Photo Disc Operation (Continued) Still picture Use PAUSE/STEP (X) while showing a picture to pause mode. Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP (. or >) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. -
Page 40: Vcr Mode Tape Playback
VCR Mode Tape Playback Preparation Before using the remote control, press the VCR button to select the device to be operated. Turn the TV on and select the video input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder. Audio system: Turn the audio system on and select the input source connected to the VCR/DVD Recorder. -
Page 41: 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 or tape is full or you stop the recording. Switch on the VCR/DVD Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for Recording and load a recordable disc or tape. -
Page 42: Dubbing From Dvd To Vcr
Basic Recording (Continued) Dubbing from DVD to VCR You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING (or DUB) button. No t e : If the DVD (or Discs) you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. -
Page 43: Timer Recording
Timer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 8 programs within a period of one month. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear. Timer Record Media Date Start Time Ch.11 01/02 Fri 10:07 AM TIMER REC Timer Rec List •... -
Page 44: 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 VCR/DVD Recorder’s external inputs. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the VCR/DVD Recorder. -
Page 45: Title List And Chapter List Menu
Title List and Chapter List Menu Using the Title List-Original menu The Title List-Original is where you build and edit your Playlist, and where you can delete titles and make other changes to the Original content of the disc. You can also play individual titles directly from the Title List- Original menu. -
Page 46: Using The Title List-Playlist Menu
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List-Playlist Menu Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display the Title List-Playlist menu. • Use the v/V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are more than 6 titles or chapters. •... -
Page 47: Using The Title List Menu
Title List and Chapter List Menu (Continued) Using the Title List menu 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 48: Title And Chapter Editing
Title and Chapter Editing Edits you make to the Original content changes the actual content of the disc. For example, if you delete a title or chapter from the Original content (Title or Chapter), that title or chapter is deleted from the disc, freeing up extra recording time. -
Page 49: Making A New Playlist
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later —... -
Page 50: Deleting A Title/Chapter
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Deleting a Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu on DVD-RW discs formatted in VR mode, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from Title List or Chapter List menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available... -
Page 51: Naming A Title
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Naming a Title Video You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. On the Title List menu, use v V b B to choose the title you want to name then press ENTER ( ). Options appears on the left side of the menu. -
Page 52: Moving A Playlist Chapter
Title and Chapter Editing (Continued) Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist menu. Press DISC MENU/LIST repeatedly to display Title List-Playlist menu. To display the Chapter List-Playlist menu, refer to “Using the Chapter List-Playlist”... -
Page 53: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code Number LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2 Zenith 1, 3, 4 Samsung 6, 7 Sony 8, 9 Hitachi Notes : •... -
Page 54: Language Code And Country Code List
Language Code and Country Code List Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Code Language Abkhazian 6566 Fiji Afar 6565 Finnish Afrikaans 6570 French Albanian 8381 Frisian Ameharic... -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom The power cord is disconnected. No power. The TV is not set to receive VCR/DVD No picture. Recorder signal output. The video cable is not connected securely. The TV power is turned off. - Page 56 Troubleshooting (Continued) Symptom The remaining blank space on the disc is Cannot record or did not record successfully. insufficient. The source you are trying to record is copy- protected. When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned on the TV’s own tuner. When recording to a Video mode disc, pro- grams that are copy-once protected cannot be recorded.
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Page 57: 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 VCR Specifications Head system Timer Tape speed Tape width... -
Page 58: Specifications
Specifications (Continued) Outputs VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) RF OUT Accessory: Video cable ......1 RF 75-ohm Coaxial Cable . - Page 59 This Zenith product, will be repaired or replaced, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or work- manship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original pur- chaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.