Zenith DVR313 warranty Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 DVR313 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Recordable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Types of video CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 TV audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Restrictions on video recording. . . . . . . . . . 8

• What is ‘CPRM’? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Handling the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Handling discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Storing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• Cleaning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 About Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• About the symbol display . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• About the disc symbols for instructions . . . . 9

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Function Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Control Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes (DBS) . . . . . 13

Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DVR HOOKUP

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to

DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . 17 Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections

to DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting a Digital Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Before Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-28 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

• EZ Channel Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• Tuning Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

• To Add or Erase Channels from Memory . 19

• Auto Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• Manual Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Set Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

• OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Sampling Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC). . . . . . . . . 22 Lock (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

• Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

• Country Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

• Record Mode Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Record Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

• Auto Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• DV Rec Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26

• Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

• Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

• Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 General Explanation of On-Screen Display . . . 27 On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28

Using the built-in TV tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Changing TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Changing TV Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Displaying OSD While Watching TV . . . . . . . . 29

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Contents Installation and Operating Guide Warranty Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents About the symbols for instructions Operation with DVD and Video CDAudio CD and MP3 Operation Basic RecordingDVR313 Overview Recordable DiscsPlayable Discs Disc-related termsAbout DVD-R and DVD-RW disc About DVD recordingWhat is ‘CPRM’? Disc type Disc format Recording mode FunctionsRecording TV audio channels Restrictions on video recordingPrecautions About SymbolsFront Panel Disc type indicators Audio type indicatorsCharacter indicators Audio level indicatorsRemote Control Overview Controlling TVs and Cable Boxes DBS Programming the RemoteRear Panel Coaxial Digital audio out jackComponent Video OUT Y Pb Pr Video OUT/AUDIO OUT Left/RightConnections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to DVD Recorder Rear of DVD Recorder Cable Service Without Cable BoxCable Service With Cable Box Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall JackConnecting to a TV ConnectionsConnections Connecting to Optional Equipment Digital Multi-channel soundAudio OUT jacks Optical O or Coaxial X to Amplifier ReceiverConnecting a Digital Camcorder Rear of DVD Recorder Front of DVD RecorderBefore Operation Initial Settings SetupBefore Operation Auto Clock SetManual Clock Set TV AspectLanguage Progressive ScanSet Initialize Disc LanguageBefore Operation Audio Dolby DigitalSampling Freq. Frequency VocalSet Password Before Operation Lock Parental ControlRating Changing the 4-digit codeRecord Mode Set Select the first character using the vRecording Record AspectDisc Auto ChapterDV Rec Audio ProtectionFinalize Disc NameFollow steps 1-3 as shown Initialize on Use v / V to select the Disc Name optionGeneral Explanation On-Screen Display On-screen display operationTemporary Feedback Field Icons Menu OptionsMenu Options Changing TV Audio Channel Using the Built-in TV Tuner Changing TV ChannelsPress Audio repeatedly to change the TV audio Operation with DVD and Video CD Playing a DVD or Video CD Moving to another TitleMoving to another CHAPTER/TRACK Slow MotionOperation with DVD and Video CD General Features Repeat A-BTime Search DVD Video VR DVD Video Discs Repeat Chapter/Title/OffChecking the Contents of DVD Video Discs Menus Marker SearchDisc Menu DVD Camera Angle DVDOperation with DVD and Video CD Audio CD and MP3 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc About MP3Audio CD and MP3 Operation Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Repeat Programmed TracksErasing a Track from the Program List Erasing the Complete Program ListInstant Timer Recording Basic Recording Basic Recording from a TVChecking the Recording Time To Extend the Recording TimeTimer Recording Checking Timer Recording DetailsCanceling a Timer Recording Stopping a Timer Recording in ProgressPlaying 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 VR Mode Original and Playlist Editing Using the Title ListTitles and Chapters VR Adding Chapter Markers VRUsing the Chapter List VR Naming a Title VRTitle CombineMaking a New Playlist Program VR Adding Additional Title/Chapters to Playlist Program VRPlay Chapter Title Title Name Combine Delete PlayUsing the Playlist Program VR Move Combine Del. ChTitle Name Del. Title Play Chapter Title NameMoving a Playlist Chapter VR Combining Two Chapters Into OneErasing a Section VR Video Mode Original Editing Using the Title List VideoIf the disc has already been finalized Erasing a Title VideoLanguage Code List Code LanguageCountry Code List Code CountryTroubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionMoisture Condensation Specifications Zenith Electronics Corporation

DVR313 specifications

The Zenith DVR313 is a versatile digital video recorder that has garnered attention for its combination of functionality, innovative features, and user-friendly design. This device stands out in an era where consumers seek seamless integration of their home entertainment systems, and it delivers on many fronts.

One of the primary features of the Zenith DVR313 is its dual-tuner capability. This allows users to record two programs simultaneously while watching a third. The convenience of not having to choose between two exciting programs is a significant advantage for those who often find themselves torn between shows. Additionally, the DVR313 supports series recording, ensuring that viewers never miss an episode of their favorite shows, even if they forget to set a timer.

The user interface is another noteworthy aspect of the Zenith DVR313. The device is equipped with an intuitive on-screen guide that simplifies navigation through channels and recorded programs. Users can easily browse, search for content, and manage their recordings with a few clicks, making the viewing experience more enjoyable and less time-consuming.

Connectivity options are abundant in the Zenith DVR313, allowing for flexibility in how users connect to their televisions and other devices. It features multiple HDMI and composite outputs, alongside USB ports for easy access to external drives, enhancing the playback experience. Furthermore, the HDMI output supports 1080p resolution, ensuring high-definition video quality that caters to the demands of modern viewing.

Another characteristic that makes the Zenith DVR313 appealing is its storage capacity. The internal hard drive offers ample space for storing recorded content, accommodating the viewing habits of even the most avid watchers. Users can easily manage storage space and delete old recordings to make room for new content, all while accessing their recorded library with ease.

In terms of technology, the Zenith DVR313 employs advanced encoding techniques that ensure crisp, high-quality recordings. It also supports a variety of video formats, providing versatility for users who wish to watch content from different sources. The device's reliable performance, coupled with its robust feature set, makes it an excellent choice for consumers looking to enhance their home entertainment setups.

Overall, the Zenith DVR313 combines functionality with modern design and technology, appealing to a broad spectrum of users. Its dual-tuner, user-friendly interface, and excellent connectivity options are just a few of the features that position it as a superior digital video recorder in today’s market. Whether watching live television or catching up on recorded shows, the Zenith DVR313 is designed to enrich the viewing experience.
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