I have recorded on disc many programs from TV with my ZRY-316 recorder, but I sold the unit in favor of buying a new recorder. Unfortunately the discs recorded with the ZRY-316 will not play on my new recorder. Is there any dvd recorders on the market today that have the same recording capability that the ZRY-316 had?

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Something like this?

https://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Surveillance-DVR-Downloads-s/82.htm

More here

https://www.google.com/search?q=zenith+dvr+recorder+viewing+software

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try operatingguides.com or servicemanuals.co.uk

hello, if it is a universal remote control,pls ensure that the manual has the specific code for your device.Also check if there is a new universal controller for your device.if you experience any more problems operating your device let me know

clean the eye. look inside near the cd spindle and there will be this glass looking eye. Hopefully it's dusty..pure alcohol and very lite swabbing.

ebay has it, i just bought one.

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Try a -RW disc. Only the higher priced DVD recorders can use the +RW disc.
Electrode

This unit has separate optics to read audio and dvd's and unfortunately you are describing a defective pick up assy (lazer). This unit is not servicable and you cannot get parts for it because LG/Zenith has made these units exchange only. Your owners manual will give the # to call to get quotes and instructions for arranging exchange. I have found this is pretty reasonble for this service.

machine might only take - dvd or + dvd only some take both types will show on front of machine just a thought

Ok what you can do (with power off and unplugged) is open the unit up, find the load and unload motor on the DVD carriage and manually turn it this will unload the disk.