Zenith DVR313 warranty Before Operation Initial Settings, Setup

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While the desired item is selected, press B to move to the second level.
Press SETUP.
The Setup menu appears.
Press B to move to the third level. SET icon is highlighted.

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. The third level can be displayed by pressing B. For navigating the menu levels, you will see “B” on the right side of the menu label to help you go to the next level.

To bring up and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to bring up the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press B on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press b on the remote control.

General Operation

1

2Use v / V to select the desired option.

3

4Use v / V to select the second desired option.

5Press B to move to the third level.

6 Use v / V to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.

7Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu.

Setup

EZ Channel Scan

This DVD Recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving up to 181 channels. These include VHF channels 2-13, UHF chan- nels 14-69 and CATV channels 1-125.

Preparation:

Connect the DVD Recorder to the desired type of antenna or cable TV system, as shown in Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD Recorder on page 15.

Press SETUP.

1 The Setup menu appears.

2Use v / V to select the Setup option.

3 While the Setup option is selected, press B to move to the second level.

4Use v / V to select the EZ Channel Scan option.

5

6The tuner will automatically cycle through all

available channels in the area and place them in the tuner’s memory.Press ENTER to begin the channel search.

Setup

Tuning Band

 

 

 

 

 

Language

Clock Set

 

 

EZ Channel Scan

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

TV Aspect

Searching

11%

 

 

 

Prog. Scan

 

 

Lock

PBC

 

 

 

 

 

Recording

Set Initialize

 

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

Prev.

Select

 

 

Tuning Band

After the EZ Channel Scan is complete, make sure the TV INPUT is set appropriately (TV or CATV). Remember, TV is for the air antenna reception, CATV is for cable or wireless cable connection.

 

 

 

Setup

Tuning Band

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Language

Clock Set

CATV

 

 

 

EZ Channel Scan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

TV Aspect

 

 

 

 

 

Prog. Scan

 

 

 

 

Lock

 

 

 

 

PBC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set Initialize

 

 

 

 

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc

Prev. Select

To Add or Erase Channels from Memory

To add channels to memory

This feature allows you to add to or erase channels from memory manually.

1Use number (0-9) buttons to select a channel to add.

The channel number flashes in the display window.

2Press CH ADD/DEL to add the channel. Flashing of the channel number stops. The channel is added to memory.

To erase channels from memory

1Use CH (v / V) buttons to select a channel to erase.

The channel number is displayed in the display win- dow.

2Use CH ADD/DEL to erase the channel.

The channel number flashes in the display window. The channel is erased from memory.

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Contents Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Basic Recording About the symbols for instructionsOperation with DVD and Video CD Audio CD and MP3 OperationDisc-related terms DVR313 OverviewRecordable Discs Playable DiscsAbout DVD recording About DVD-R and DVD-RW discRestrictions on video recording What is ‘CPRM’?Disc type Disc format Recording mode Functions Recording TV audio channelsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Audio level indicators Disc type indicatorsAudio type indicators Character indicatorsRemote Control Overview Programming the Remote Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes DBSVideo OUT/AUDIO OUT Left/Right Rear PanelCoaxial Digital audio out jack Component Video OUT Y Pb PrAntenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Connections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD RecorderRear of DVD Recorder Cable Service Without Cable Box Cable Service With Cable BoxConnections Connecting to a TVAmplifier Receiver Connections Connecting to Optional EquipmentDigital Multi-channel sound Audio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X toRear of DVD Recorder Front of DVD Recorder Connecting a Digital CamcorderSetup Before Operation Initial SettingsTV Aspect Before OperationAuto Clock Set Manual Clock SetDisc Language LanguageProgressive Scan Set InitializeVocal Before Operation AudioDolby Digital Sampling Freq. FrequencyChanging the 4-digit code Set PasswordBefore Operation Lock Parental Control RatingRecord Aspect Record Mode SetSelect the first character using the v RecordingProtection DiscAuto Chapter DV Rec AudioUse v / V to select the Disc Name option FinalizeDisc Name Follow steps 1-3 as shown Initialize onMenu Options General Explanation On-Screen DisplayOn-screen display operation Temporary Feedback Field IconsMenu Options Changing TV Audio Channel Using the Built-in TV Tuner Changing TV ChannelsPress Audio repeatedly to change the TV audio Slow Motion Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CDMoving to another Title Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKDVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/Off Operation with DVD and Video CD General FeaturesRepeat A-B Time Search DVD Video VRCamera Angle DVD Checking the Contents of DVD Video Discs MenusMarker Search Disc Menu DVDOperation with DVD and Video CD About MP3 Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 DiscAudio CD and MP3 Operation Erasing the Complete Program List Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3Repeat Programmed Tracks Erasing a Track from the Program ListTo Extend the Recording Time Instant Timer RecordingBasic Recording Basic Recording from a TV Checking the Recording TimeStopping a Timer Recording in Progress Timer RecordingChecking Timer Recording Details Canceling a Timer RecordingPlaying Your Recordings on Other DVD Players Recording from an External InputFinalizing a Disc Troubleshooting Recording from an External Input What is DV?DV-Related Messages Adding Chapter Markers VR VR Mode Original and Playlist EditingUsing the Title List Titles and Chapters VRCombine Using the Chapter List VRNaming a Title VR TitlePlay Making a New Playlist Program VRAdding Additional Title/Chapters to Playlist Program VR Play Chapter Title Title Name Combine DeletePlay Chapter Title Name Using the Playlist Program VRMove Combine Del. Ch Title Name Del. TitleMoving a Playlist Chapter VR Combining Two Chapters Into OneErasing a Section VR Erasing a Title Video Video Mode Original EditingUsing the Title List Video If the disc has already been finalizedCode Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSymptom Cause Solution TroubleshootingMoisture Condensation Specifications Zenith Electronics Corporation

DVR313 specifications

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