Zenith DVR413 DVD Recorder/VCR. Trying to dub a home vhs tape to blank DVD (DVD-R). I follow the instructions but I can't get the menu to stay on the monitor TV. The monitor TV shows a spinning disc at the left top. Unit won't get pass READ. Can't use dubbing button. Help. The manuel isn't the best.

SOURCE: VHS to DVD dubbing questions

After doing all recording, go to DVD menu (use Home button on remote, then choose Disc Manager) and FINALIZE it.

This is basically a repeat of the answer above, I just wanted to emphasize it.

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SOURCE: Dub VHS to DVD

I am not sure why the DVD recorder is stopping after 25 mins of recording. However, once a disk is finalized all the remaining space is unrecordable. That is why your computer is showing the disk as full. The same applies when finalizing a CD. As for the first problem, check to see what record speed you are using. XP is 1 hr, SP 2hr and so on. But stopping after 25 minutes is weird. Even if you use a quick record button, (aka OTR) the recording is usually done in 30 minute increments. Try it again. If it still is only recording for 25 minutes, you may want to contact the manufacture's customer service or tech support. Hope it helps.

SOURCE: FINALIZING DVD+R DUBBED FROM VHS TAPES

The manual gives you incorrect info.
To FINALIZE disk:
1. Press [HOME] button;
2. select [SETUP].
3. Scroll down to DVD ICON and SELECT
4. Select [FINALIZE]

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