Owner's Manual (English)
Page 1
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. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 (http://us.lgservice.com)
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 4
...-27 Playing a MPEG4 Movie File 28 DVD RECORDING DVD recording 29 Notes for recording 29 Recording time and picture quality 29 Restrictions on video recording 29 Basic Recording from a TV 30 Instant Timer Recording 30 Timer Recording 31 AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 32 Playing while you are recording 33 Recording from External Components 33 DVD EDITING Title List...
...-27 Playing a MPEG4 Movie File 28 DVD RECORDING DVD recording 29 Notes for recording 29 Recording time and picture quality 29 Restrictions on video recording 29 Basic Recording from a TV 30 Instant Timer Recording 30 Timer Recording 31 AV1 Timer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 32 Playing while you are recording 33 Recording from External Components 33 DVD EDITING Title List...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 5
...direct sunlight or sources of the disc. 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 on Discs Handling Discs Do not... and sound distortion. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Tip Indicates tips and hints for two or three hours without operating it may damage discs/tapes and...
...direct sunlight or sources of the disc. 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 on Discs Handling Discs Do not... and sound distortion. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Tip Indicates tips and hints for two or three hours without operating it may damage discs/tapes and...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 6
...) Verbatim(4x) Ricoh(4x) Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit or " ALL ". 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. (Finalization necessary) Recording Features Re-writable Auto (Initialization) Chapter No Yes DVD-R Video Mode DVD+RW DVD-RW VR Mode Video Mode DVD-RAM VR Mode -R Automatically formatted Playable on most DVD Players in...
...) Verbatim(4x) Ricoh(4x) Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit or " ALL ". 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. (Finalization necessary) Recording Features Re-writable Auto (Initialization) Chapter No Yes DVD-R Video Mode DVD+RW DVD-RW VR Mode Video Mode DVD-RAM VR Mode -R Automatically formatted Playable on most DVD Players in...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 7
...the unit. Permission should note that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or MPEG4, JPEG files. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it may result in malfunctions. Doing so may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if...Yes Yes*7 No No Yes Yes Playable Discs Disc Type DVD VIDEO AUDIO CD DATA DISC Disc Logo Icon used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality...
...the unit. Permission should note that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or MPEG4, JPEG files. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it may result in malfunctions. Doing so may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if...Yes Yes*7 No No Yes Yes Playable Discs Disc Type DVD VIDEO AUDIO CD DATA DISC Disc Logo Icon used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.) This recorder requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 8
... disc. If your antenna cable is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. Tune the TV to the phono in jack (record deck) of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. b Cable TV If a cable box is ...required for additional connection information. Set the Recorder channel selector to the manuals of Recorder b a Antenna Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to ...
... disc. If your antenna cable is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel. Tune the TV to the phono in jack (record deck) of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. b Cable TV If a cable box is ...required for additional connection information. Set the Recorder channel selector to the manuals of Recorder b a Antenna Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 9
..., set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to your TV (Composite) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of TV RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks...using the supplied audio cables (A1). 9 CONNECTION AND SETTING Connections to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm ...
..., set the TV's source selector to VIDEO. Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to your TV (Composite) Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of TV RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks...using the supplied audio cables (A1). 9 CONNECTION AND SETTING Connections to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied (V). Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 10
... with an HDMI input, check the following to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as changing the video or audio format). 10 Try switching off the recorder and then turn off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit. - The connected device is not equipped with HDMI connector...menu of HDMI licensing LLC. The connected device's video input is NOT capable of the followings: - If your TV does not accept your TV is set the [Sampling Freq.] option to a DTS compatible receiver via one of the device complies with this recorder. - If your TV can change the resolution...
... with an HDMI input, check the following to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as changing the video or audio format). 10 Try switching off the recorder and then turn off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit. - The connected device is not equipped with HDMI connector...menu of HDMI licensing LLC. The connected device's video input is NOT capable of the followings: - If your TV does not accept your TV is set the [Sampling Freq.] option to a DTS compatible receiver via one of the device complies with this recorder. - If your TV can change the resolution...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 11
...the antenna in jacks on the TV using an optional Y PB PR cable (C). Component Video connection If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the Recorder's progressive scan output for progressive signal. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan... capabilities of your TV. Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the front panel for the highest video resolution possible. CONNECTION AND SETTING Connections to your TV (Component) Make one of the following ...
...the antenna in jacks on the TV using an optional Y PB PR cable (C). Component Video connection If your television is a high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the Recorder's progressive scan output for progressive signal. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan... capabilities of your TV. Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the front panel for the highest video resolution possible. CONNECTION AND SETTING Connections to your TV (Component) Make one of the following ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 12
S-Video connection Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the capabilities of your TV (S-Video) Make one of Recorder RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial ...to your TV. Rear of TV S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R White Red R S A2 White Red Rear of the following connections, depending on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S). Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the antenna in jacks on the...
S-Video connection Connect the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the Recorder to the S-Video in jack on the capabilities of your TV (S-Video) Make one of Recorder RF coaxial connection Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jack on the TV using the supplied 75-ohm Coaxial ...to your TV. Rear of TV S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R White Red R S A2 White Red Rear of the following connections, depending on the TV using the optional S-Video cable (S). Audio connection Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the antenna in jacks on the...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 14
Caution Due to the corresponding in the on the front of the receiver. 14 This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of this Recorder's digital audio outputs. You will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your amplifier. Connection to an Amplifier Connecting...
Caution Due to the corresponding in the on the front of the receiver. 14 This Recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of this Recorder's digital audio outputs. You will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your amplifier. Connection to an Amplifier Connecting...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 15
... the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. CONNECTION AND SETTING Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 33 for connection... to DV equipment only. Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result...
... the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder. CONNECTION AND SETTING Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 33 for connection... to DV equipment only. Disconnecting the DV cable while recording a contents of the connected digital camcorder may result...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 16
...devices Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta, Sony Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork, HTS, Hughes, JVC, Proscan, RCA, Sony Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV, Dish NetWork, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony ANTENNA OUT Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital... Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT IR Blaster Front IR Control Cable Rear of Recorder How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box" on , you cannot use the ...
...devices Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta, Sony Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork, HTS, Hughes, JVC, Proscan, RCA, Sony Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV, Dish NetWork, Scientific Atlanta, Motorola, Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony ANTENNA OUT Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital... Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT IR Blaster Front IR Control Cable Rear of Recorder How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box" on , you cannot use the ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 18
... 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: - Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 USB: Displays [Movie List]... menu for recordable disc (page 34) - To exit the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu ...
... 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: - Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 USB: Displays [Movie List]... menu for recordable disc (page 34) - To exit the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 29
... VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (See page 69). When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you start a recording session, check the amount of this recorder. Before you can only be displayed on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using DVD+RW discs. When using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the...
... VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (See page 69). When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you start a recording session, check the amount of this recorder. Before you can only be displayed on video recording You cannot record copy-protected video using DVD+RW discs. When using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 41
...want to check what formats of the title. 5. Playing Your Recordings on regular DVD players only after finalization. Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings and editings in VR mode, finalized or not. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for a protected title. Use... DVD+R or DVD+RWs. Title List menu will play DVD-RW discs recorded in place so that came with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on regular DVD players. Check the manual that the disc can play back...
...want to check what formats of the title. 5. Playing Your Recordings on regular DVD players only after finalization. Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings and editings in VR mode, finalized or not. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for a protected title. Use... DVD+R or DVD+RWs. Title List menu will play DVD-RW discs recorded in place so that came with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on regular DVD players. Check the manual that the disc can play back...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 49
... IN jack. The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is updating the information for DV. Recording from the DV Record Audio in sub-menu of the Setup menu. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VIDEO video recorders are not compatible. Some camcorders cannot be a howling sound. Make sure your TV screen when using this...
... IN jack. The camcorder is not connected properly, or the camcorder is updating the information for DV. Recording from the DV Record Audio in sub-menu of the Setup menu. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VIDEO video recorders are not compatible. Some camcorders cannot be a howling sound. Make sure your TV screen when using this...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 56
...the menu. You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; If not, select [OFF]. DV Record Audio You need to set to select [Edit] icon then press ENTER ( ). Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B. 2. VCR Record Mode You can set this if you want to ...Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. Use v / V to the Set-Top Box as described in page 16 so the Recorder can set the picture quality for recording; See right for audio. Recording Settings Set-Top Box Control Select [ON] when you connect the Recorder to select a desired VCR Record Mode...
...the menu. You can set the picture quality for VCR recording; If not, select [OFF]. DV Record Audio You need to set to select [Edit] icon then press ENTER ( ). Select the [Disc Record Mode] option then press B. 2. VCR Record Mode You can set this if you want to ...Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. Use v / V to the Set-Top Box as described in page 16 so the Recorder can set the picture quality for recording; See right for audio. Recording Settings Set-Top Box Control Select [ON] when you connect the Recorder to select a desired VCR Record Mode...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 70
...control playback. Controllable functions by the TV's remote control when this unit and an LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above. Window media audio 70 Titles actually recorded on the composition's most important aspects. A Playlist title takes up disc space....DVD-RAM. LG TV with SIMPLINK are controlled by LG TV's remote control; MPEG4 is the name of this recorder. Pulse-code modulation (PCM) is a digital audio representation of an analog signal where the magnitude of audio quality. You can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on the ...
...control playback. Controllable functions by the TV's remote control when this unit and an LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above. Window media audio 70 Titles actually recorded on the composition's most important aspects. A Playlist title takes up disc space....DVD-RAM. LG TV with SIMPLINK are controlled by LG TV's remote control; MPEG4 is the name of this recorder. Pulse-code modulation (PCM) is a digital audio representation of an analog signal where the magnitude of audio quality. You can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on the ...
Owner's Manual (English)
Page 71
... 4.2 kg 5˚C to 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) ... 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 speed Antenna Channel coverage Four head helical scan azimuth system 12-hour display type with AM, PM SP: 33.35...
... 4.2 kg 5˚C to 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) ... 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 speed Antenna Channel coverage Four head helical scan azimuth system 12-hour display type with AM, PM SP: 33.35...