Owner's Manual (English)
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Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 (http://us.lgservice.com) DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: RC897T Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and completely. / I CH Copyright © 2008, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 (http://us.lgservice.com) DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL: RC897T Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and completely. / I CH Copyright © 2008, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
Owner's Manual (English)
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..., rug or other than those specified herein may result in accordance with arrowhead symbol within the product's enclosure that the plug is : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Changes or modifications to correct the interference by an authorized servicer. These limits...open . CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for help. WARNING: Do not install this equipment does cause...
..., rug or other than those specified herein may result in accordance with arrowhead symbol within the product's enclosure that the plug is : LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Changes or modifications to correct the interference by an authorized servicer. These limits...open . CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for help. WARNING: Do not install this equipment does cause...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Table of contents INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual 5 Notes on Discs 5 Moisture Condensation 5 Recordable and Playable Discs 6-7 Recommended recordable DVD discs 6 Regional Code 6 Playable Discs 7 CONNECTION AND SETTING Connecting an Antenna or ...Title List menu displayed on 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...
Table of contents INTRODUCTION Symbol Used in this Manual 5 Notes on Discs 5 Moisture Condensation 5 Recordable and Playable Discs 6-7 Recommended recordable DVD discs 6 Regional Code 6 Playable Discs 7 CONNECTION AND SETTING Connecting an Antenna or ...Title List menu displayed on 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Notes on the disc. 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 strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended .... Leave it from the center out. A section whose title has one of heat and never leave it in its case. Moisture Condensation Never operate this Manual Note Indicates special notes and operating features. Caution Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to a warm location. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in...
Notes on the disc. 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 strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended .... Leave it from the center out. A section whose title has one of heat and never leave it in its case. Moisture Condensation Never operate this Manual Note Indicates special notes and operating features. Caution Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to a warm location. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...ALL ". Notes on DVD-RAM compatible RAM in VR Mode. Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD Players (finalizing) DVD+R DVD+R DL +R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players...Mode. (Finalization necessary) No Yes +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players.(Finalization recommended*5) Yes Yes -RWVR Manual format in VR mode using "Setup" Playable only on VR mode compatible players(Finalization unnecessary) Yes Yes -RWVideo Automatically ...
...ALL ". Notes on DVD-RAM compatible RAM in VR Mode. Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new discs) Compatibility with other DVD Players (finalizing) DVD+R DVD+R DL +R Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+R compatible players...Mode. (Finalization necessary) No Yes +RW Automatically formatted Playable on DVD+RW compatible players.(Finalization recommended*5) Yes Yes -RWVR Manual format in VR mode using "Setup" Playable only on VR mode compatible players(Finalization unnecessary) Yes Yes -RWVideo Automatically ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the conditions of a disc. INTRODUCTION Recording Features Editing Features Finalize Unfinalize Bilingual Manual Chapter Edit Title Delete Delete Divide A-B Delete Playlist Combine Hide/Show Hide/Show Protect Protect Recording Making Name Title Chapter Title (Delete part...files. Doing so may not be played on the unit. Pre-recorded DVDs are many different types of the application software used in this manual DVD ACD MP3 WMA MPEG4 JPEG Characteristics DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented ...
...damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the conditions of a disc. INTRODUCTION Recording Features Editing Features Finalize Unfinalize Bilingual Manual Chapter Edit Title Delete Delete Divide A-B Delete Playlist Combine Hide/Show Hide/Show Protect Protect Recording Making Name Title Chapter Title (Delete part...files. Doing so may not be played on the unit. Pre-recorded DVDs are many different types of the application software used in this manual DVD ACD MP3 WMA MPEG4 JPEG Characteristics DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...and a coaxial cable from each other equipment there are using the cable converter. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to the manuals of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Set the Recorder channel selector to the...the Recorder via another . Please refer to do Auto Channel Set. 8 If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. The picture and sound of your audio system. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat ...
...and a coaxial cable from each other equipment there are using the cable converter. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to the manuals of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Set the Recorder channel selector to the...the Recorder via another . Please refer to do Auto Channel Set. 8 If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel. The picture and sound of your audio system. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... page 53). The connected device is not equipped with DTS decoder, set correctly for around 30 seconds, then switch on the recorder to TV's Owner's manual). Check the operating instructions of the connected device to make sure of this unit. - Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this unit will work with... when the recorder is noise or lines on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. If your TV does not accept your TV. Please read TV's owner's manual then set the [Sampling Freq.] option to 48 kHz so your TV can decode them. Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to the HDMI...
... page 53). The connected device is not equipped with DTS decoder, set correctly for around 30 seconds, then switch on the recorder to TV's Owner's manual). Check the operating instructions of the connected device to make sure of this unit. - Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on this unit will work with... when the recorder is noise or lines on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. If your TV does not accept your TV. Please read TV's owner's manual then set the [Sampling Freq.] option to 48 kHz so your TV can decode them. Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to the HDMI...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... quality. You will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is selected. Check the receiver manual and the logos on -screen display, press AUDIO. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver...
... quality. You will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is selected. Check the receiver manual and the logos on -screen display, press AUDIO. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... IR TRANSMITTER jack. Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR Blaster on the Recorder. 2. Do not cover the transmitter. Refer to the owner's manual of the sensor. 16
... IR TRANSMITTER jack. Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR Blaster on the Recorder. 2. Do not cover the transmitter. Refer to the owner's manual of the sensor. 16
Owner's Manual (English)
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... thumbnail picture of the title on page 56). Deleting a part removes part of that title also added. During Playlist playback, you can also change this manual, you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title. 1. You can change the thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is represented by...
... thumbnail picture of the title on page 56). Deleting a part removes part of that title also added. During Playlist playback, you can also change this manual, you prefer, select a different still picture from within a title. 1. You can change the thumbnail picture of the title that includes the chapter is represented by...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... STOP (x). 3. To finalize a disc, refer to record (TV channel, AV1, AV2, DV). 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that always record at the starting point of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. 1. Use v / V / b / B to choose a title you want to start point of players...
... STOP (x). 3. To finalize a disc, refer to record (TV channel, AV1, AV2, DV). 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that always record at the starting point of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. 1. Use v / V / b / B to choose a title you want to start point of players...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... mode, starts slow motion playback. After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to select tape audio you want. VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR 43 FORWARD (M) Scan forward. To automatically go to tape counter position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is inserted. Tracking is... and video heads. After 5 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to 0:00:00. CH/TRK (+/-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during playback to skip forward 30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds). AUDIO Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT...
... mode, starts slow motion playback. After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to select tape audio you want. VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR 43 FORWARD (M) Scan forward. To automatically go to tape counter position 0:00:00, press RETURN while the tape is inserted. Tracking is... and video heads. After 5 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to 0:00:00. CH/TRK (+/-) Manually reduces noise on the screen during playback to skip forward 30 seconds (maximum 180 seconds). AUDIO Sets tape audio to HIFI, LEFT, RIGHT...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... encoded tapes. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Rec. Tip If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into the VCR deck. 2. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Rec. Dubbing will not be able to record. 5. To resume Dubbing, press...press STOP (x). Cannot record.] is not permitted to a Video tape using the DUBBING button. Insert the disc you will stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again. The Dubbing menu appears. 6. Select [Dubbing] ...
... encoded tapes. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Rec. Tip If you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into the VCR deck. 2. Use v / V / b / B to select the desired Record Rec. Dubbing will not be able to record. 5. To resume Dubbing, press...press STOP (x). Cannot record.] is not permitted to a Video tape using the DUBBING button. Insert the disc you will stop the dubbing process manually when the DVD movie ends, or the unit may replay and record over and over again. The Dubbing menu appears. 6. Select [Dubbing] ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... is selected, press B to move to change the [Band] option, you want to the third level. Some items require additional steps. 8. You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, etc.). 1. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. The Channel List...
... is selected, press B to move to change the [Band] option, you want to the third level. Some items require additional steps. 8. You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, etc.). 1. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. The Channel List...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the CH (+/-) button during normal TV viewing. [Favorite On/Off] Set the memorized channel to select an option then press ENTER ( ). [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually. [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. The channel cannot be deleted. [Skip On/Off] (for year, date and time. Press B to exit Channel List...
... the CH (+/-) button during normal TV viewing. [Favorite On/Off] Set the memorized channel to select an option then press ENTER ( ). [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually. [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. The channel cannot be deleted. [Skip On/Off] (for year, date and time. Press B to exit Channel List...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... DVI devices will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to [PCM] on the setup menu. b Some HDMI-compatible devices do not output sounds (check the manual that came with DTS decoder, set correctly for at least five seconds, and then plug it in no picture being output. b Press and hold the...
... DVI devices will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to [PCM] on the setup menu. b Some HDMI-compatible devices do not output sounds (check the manual that came with DTS decoder, set correctly for at least five seconds, and then plug it in no picture being output. b Press and hold the...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. A disc which you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, +R or +R DL, there is not locked, which protects contents of manual. Available recording space on the disc, set clock of timer record prior to the present time. The disc may be longer than 3 seconds to be...
... Create space by erasing unwanted recordings. A disc which you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, +R or +R DL, there is not locked, which protects contents of manual. Available recording space on the disc, set clock of timer record prior to the present time. The disc may be longer than 3 seconds to be...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound. Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc. LG TV with SIMPLINK are , and contains only the information needed to the TV owner's manual for a device from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-RAM. You can be ...able to focus on the composition's most important aspects. Applying code classified by the TV's remote control when this unit and an LG TV with SIMPLINK function has...
...numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound. Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc. LG TV with SIMPLINK are , and contains only the information needed to the TV owner's manual for a device from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-RAM. You can be ...able to focus on the composition's most important aspects. Applying code classified by the TV's remote control when this unit and an LG TV with SIMPLINK function has...
Specification (English)
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...Remote Control Type Universal A/V Cable (RCA Type) • RF Cable • Set-Top Box Controller • Battery (Size) 2 (AA) User Manual English • QSG English (Quick Start Guide) • Warranty Card English • Customer Registration Card English • Power Power System AC120V/60Hz ...Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TI M ER / PROGRA M GUI D E Timer Recording Events...
...Remote Control Type Universal A/V Cable (RCA Type) • RF Cable • Set-Top Box Controller • Battery (Size) 2 (AA) User Manual English • QSG English (Quick Start Guide) • Warranty Card English • Customer Registration Card English • Power Power System AC120V/60Hz ...Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TI M ER / PROGRA M GUI D E Timer Recording Events...