Owner's Manual (English)
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..., or table specified by Macrovision Corporation, and is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat... only, unless otherwise authorized by the manufacturer. 12. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Keep these instructions. 2. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third...
..., or table specified by Macrovision Corporation, and is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that produce heat... only, unless otherwise authorized by the manufacturer. 12. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Keep these instructions. 2. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... other DVD Recorders or Players 41 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc 41 VCR PLAYBACK Playing a Tape 42 VCR Playback Options 43 VCR RECORDING VCR recording 44 Basic Recording from a TV 44 Instant Timer Recording 44 Timer Recording 45 AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 46 Recording from External Components 47 DUBBING Dubbing from DVD to VCR 48 Dubbing from VCR to DVD 48 Recording...
... other DVD Recorders or Players 41 Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc 41 VCR PLAYBACK Playing a Tape 42 VCR Playback Options 43 VCR RECORDING VCR recording 44 Basic Recording from a TV 44 Instant Timer Recording 44 Timer Recording 45 AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 46 Recording from External Components 47 DUBBING Dubbing from DVD to VCR 48 Dubbing from VCR to DVD 48 Recording...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in a parked car exposed to a warm location. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Do not use this Manual Note Indicates special notes and operating features. Moisture Condensation ... center out. Never stick paper or tape on the surface. Before playing, clean the disc with Video recording mode DVD-RAM disc DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R (DL) disc DVD-Video disc Audio CDs MP3 files WMA files JPEG files Video Tape MPEG4 files Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust...
... Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in a parked car exposed to a warm location. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Do not use this Manual Note Indicates special notes and operating features. Moisture Condensation ... center out. Never stick paper or tape on the surface. Before playing, clean the disc with Video recording mode DVD-RAM disc DVD+RW disc DVD-R disc DVD+R (DL) disc DVD-Video disc Audio CDs MP3 files WMA files JPEG files Video Tape MPEG4 files Cleaning Discs Fingerprints and dust...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Notes With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to the ANT. Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna Antenna...on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to the correct video input channel. Tune the TV to the cable...
... Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Notes With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to the ANT. Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV a Antenna Antenna...on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to the correct video input channel. Tune the TV to the cable...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... (See page 26-27) DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 56) DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 49) TV Auto Ch. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Setup Start: Displays Setup menu. Displays...) Channel Edit: Displays Channel Edit setup menu. (See page 50) Channel List: Displays the Channel List menu. (See page 19) Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See page 31, 45) Movie VCR: Plays back Video tape. (page 42-43) DISC: - Use b / B to confirm your selection. 4. Music (See page 25) ...
... (See page 26-27) DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 56) DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 49) TV Auto Ch. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Setup Start: Displays Setup menu. Displays...) Channel Edit: Displays Channel Edit setup menu. (See page 50) Channel List: Displays the Channel List menu. (See page 19) Timer Record: Displays [Timer Record] menu. (See page 31, 45) Movie VCR: Plays back Video tape. (page 42-43) DISC: - Use b / B to confirm your selection. 4. Music (See page 25) ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...current channel contains the DTV multiple audio languages. TV Aspect Indicates that the current channel is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]:... 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. c Indicates program title, start time and end time of the program while viewing digital channel. The items ...
...current channel contains the DTV multiple audio languages. TV Aspect Indicates that the current channel is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]:... 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. c Indicates program title, start time and end time of the program while viewing digital channel. The items ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... pressing REC MODE repeatedly. The REC indicator lights in DVD mode) 1. Press TIMESHIFT. See page 56. buttons don't work in VCR Recording mode. This function can record from is on remote) repeatedly to record it . Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. See page 15. 2. DV: DV Input mounted on front...
... pressing REC MODE repeatedly. The REC indicator lights in DVD mode) 1. Press TIMESHIFT. See page 56. buttons don't work in VCR Recording mode. This function can record from is on remote) repeatedly to record it . Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. See page 15. 2. DV: DV Input mounted on front...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...press ENTER ( ). The menu options on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back. 1. g Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length. 34 DVD Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you do this. Press DISC MENU/LIST to confirm your... when you can create and edit a Playlist. When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are two ways to VCR (page 48). [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. [Combine] Combines two chapters into two (page 40). - [Hide (Show)] : Hides (or Shows...
...press ENTER ( ). The menu options on the disc, but just controls how the content is played back. 1. g Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length. 34 DVD Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu you do this. Press DISC MENU/LIST to confirm your... when you can create and edit a Playlist. When selecting titles, use the v / V buttons to display the previous/next page if there are two ways to VCR (page 48). [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. [Combine] Combines two chapters into two (page 40). - [Hide (Show)] : Hides (or Shows...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... will not be able to copy the disc. Select VCR mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel. 4. Select DVD mode by pressing VCR on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the Video tape from which you want to record. 5. The Dubbing menu appears. 6. Mode: XP, SP, LP, EP...
... will not be able to copy the disc. Select VCR mode by pressing DVD on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel. 4. Select DVD mode by pressing VCR on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the Video tape from which you want to record. 5. The Dubbing menu appears. 6. Mode: XP, SP, LP, EP...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...audio. [OFF] (for DTS): If you can lock certain unsuitable channels to activate parental control. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you select [OFF], the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Sampling Freq. (Frequency) Selects the sampling ... you connect the DVD+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for the recorder, all programs to the type of sound. Set the Recorder's Audio Output according to be recorded correctly. (Normal recording, Timer recording, etc.) The default...
...audio. [OFF] (for DTS): If you can lock certain unsuitable channels to activate parental control. DRC (Dynamic Range Control) With the DVD format, you select [OFF], the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Sampling Freq. (Frequency) Selects the sampling ... you connect the DVD+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. [PCM] (for the recorder, all programs to the type of sound. Set the Recorder's Audio Output according to be recorded correctly. (Normal recording, Timer recording, etc.) The default...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... as 2-1, 2-2, etc. o RETURN (O): Removes the on -screen displays. p DUBBING: Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. *: Feature is not available. s CLEAR: Removes a mark on a DVD disc. REFERENCE 59 ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image. I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 seconds forward during playback. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. d BACKWARD...
... as 2-1, 2-2, etc. o RETURN (O): Removes the on -screen displays. p DUBBING: Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording. *: Feature is not available. s CLEAR: Removes a mark on a DVD disc. REFERENCE 59 ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image. I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 seconds forward during playback. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. d BACKWARD...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... selected. f USB Port Connect an USB Flash Drive. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. VCR The VCR deck is inserted in the VCR deck. k x (STOP) Stops playback l z (REC) Starts recording. Front Panel a b c d e fg h i / I CH CH jkl m n DV IN 2 op q a 1 / I (POWER) Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. o DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. p RES.
... selected. f USB Port Connect an USB Flash Drive. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. VCR The VCR deck is inserted in the VCR deck. k x (STOP) Stops playback l z (REC) Starts recording. Front Panel a b c d e fg h i / I CH CH jkl m n DV IN 2 op q a 1 / I (POWER) Switches the Recorder ON and OFF. o DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. p RES.
Owner's Manual (English)
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...35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC, DTV standard ATSC or Clear QAM over cable Recording Recording format Recordable media Recordable time DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM Disc DVD (4.7GB) DVD+R DL (8.5GB) Approx. 1 hour (XP mode) 2 hours (SP mode) 4 hours (LP mode) 6 hours (EP ...-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector) Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector) VCR Specifications Head system Timer Tape ...
...35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F) 5 % to 90 % NTSC, DTV standard ATSC or Clear QAM over cable Recording Recording format Recordable media Recordable time DVD Video Recording, DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(Double Layer), DVD-RAM Disc DVD (4.7GB) DVD+R DL (8.5GB) Approx. 1 hour (XP mode) 2 hours (SP mode) 4 hours (LP mode) 6 hours (EP ...-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz More than 100 dB (AUDIO OUT connector) Less than 0.008% (AUDIO OUT connector) VCR Specifications Head system Timer Tape ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 59 O On-Screen Display 20 Original 70 OUTPUT 61 Overwriting Recording 41 P Parental Control 53 PAUSE 22, 43 PLAY 21, 42, 59 PLAY MODE 23, 59 Playable Discs 7 Playback DVD 21-24 Audio CD or MP3/WMA 25 JPEG 26-27 MPEG4 28 VCR 42-43 Playlist 70 Power cord 2, 61 Power Save... Mode 51 Progressive scan 70 Protect 34, 39 R Random 25 Rear Panel 61 REC 59 REC MODE 59 Record mode DVD 56 VCR 56 Recordable time 71 Recording DVD 29 VCR 44 74 Recording Settings 56 Regional code 6, 70 Remote Control 59 Resetting 67 Resolution 10, 60 Resume playback 21 Rotate 26 S Safety tab 42...
... 59 O On-Screen Display 20 Original 70 OUTPUT 61 Overwriting Recording 41 P Parental Control 53 PAUSE 22, 43 PLAY 21, 42, 59 PLAY MODE 23, 59 Playable Discs 7 Playback DVD 21-24 Audio CD or MP3/WMA 25 JPEG 26-27 MPEG4 28 VCR 42-43 Playlist 70 Power cord 2, 61 Power Save... Mode 51 Progressive scan 70 Protect 34, 39 R Random 25 Rear Panel 61 REC 59 REC MODE 59 Record mode DVD 56 VCR 56 Recordable time 71 Recording DVD 29 VCR 44 74 Recording Settings 56 Regional code 6, 70 Remote Control 59 Resetting 67 Resolution 10, 60 Resume playback 21 Rotate 26 S Safety tab 42...
Specification (English)
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RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner • ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear Tuner • Super Multi Format Recording • DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD Recording • USB Media Plus • 1080p Upscaling via HDMI™ Output • Digital Cable/Satellite Box Controller • Digital Camcorder Input (1394) • LG SimpLink™ SUPER MULTI FORMAT DISC Recording Record to all current...
RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner • ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear Tuner • Super Multi Format Recording • DVD to VCR and VCR to DVD Recording • USB Media Plus • 1080p Upscaling via HDMI™ Output • Digital Cable/Satellite Box Controller • Digital Camcorder Input (1394) • LG SimpLink™ SUPER MULTI FORMAT DISC Recording Record to all current...
Specification (English)
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...Recording (DVD-RAM) • Recording Modes 5 modes DVD-R/-RW • DVD+R/+RW/+R Double Layer • DVD-RAM • V CR F EATURE S VCR Type 4 Head Hi-Fi Recording Mode SP/SLP DVD to VCR Dubbing • SQPB (Super Quasi Playback) • Auto Power Off • Counter Reset • Return to change without notice. 04/02/08 RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR... 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor REMOTE/INPUTS/OUTPUTS FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. • 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Customer Service and Technical Support: ...
...Recording (DVD-RAM) • Recording Modes 5 modes DVD-R/-RW • DVD+R/+RW/+R Double Layer • DVD-RAM • V CR F EATURE S VCR Type 4 Head Hi-Fi Recording Mode SP/SLP DVD to VCR Dubbing • SQPB (Super Quasi Playback) • Auto Power Off • Counter Reset • Return to change without notice. 04/02/08 RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR... 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor REMOTE/INPUTS/OUTPUTS FRONT PANEL BACK PANEL LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. • 1000 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Customer Service and Technical Support: ...