Zenith DVR413 Multi-Format DVD Recorder
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I don't know if I have a lemon or not, but it has been in the shop more than I have had it.  It is now on its 3rd repair.  Last time, they replaced the mother board and some other components.  The first time, they replaced the DVD recorder drive (with a rebuilt one). IThe machine was purchased in July, did not use it until end of August and worked for only a month.  I have no small children and I am a videophile who has been recording since the very first betamax.  Here are the problems I have: <br /> <br />The timer recording works only about 50% of the time, but if you turn the machine on manually, the timer kicks in.  Sometimes when I record DVD's for just a few minutes and change my mind, the recorder reads the DVD as full and will not record further on it.  This last time, it started something new (after all the new parts), I hit record, the counter goes to 00 00 00 and it stalls right there.  It will not shut off, open or anything; it is literally frozen.  Unplugging renews it!   <br /> <br />Basically, it is not a machine I can count on.  The only saving grace I can see is that I can transfer my vhs tapes to dvd without  worrying about the copyguard and even that can get temperamental. <br /> <br />Zenith is absolutely no help.  Every time I call, regardless of the day or time, I get a message to leave a phone number and someone will call me back.  So far, I've left phone numbers three times and no one bothers to call.  So much for tech support! <br /> <br />Hedda