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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)
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... in the area in which you are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused...
... in the area in which you are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused...
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... 40 Overwriting Recording 41 Viewing 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...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 from DV Input 49 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Initial Settings 50 General Settings 51 Language Settings 52 ...
... 40 Overwriting Recording 41 Viewing 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...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 from DV Input 49 SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS Initial Settings 50 General Settings 51 Language Settings 52 ...
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...of heat and never leave it in such a situation, it . 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 the ...use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for making the task easier. 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 future reference. Storing Discs After playing, store the ...
...of heat and never leave it in such a situation, it . 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 the ...use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for making the task easier. 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 future reference. Storing Discs After playing, store the ...
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...try to play back" appears on the rear of the unit or " ALL ". Can't play a DVD with a different regional code from an original title, etc..) Recommended recordable DVD discs Recommended discs DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Verbatim(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Verbatim(4x) JVC(4x) Maxell(4x) Mitsubishi(...has a regional code printed on the TV screen. 6 This number must match your unit's regional code or the disc cannot play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit. Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new...
...try to play back" appears on the rear of the unit or " ALL ". Can't play a DVD with a different regional code from an original title, etc..) Recommended recordable DVD discs Recommended discs DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Verbatim(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Verbatim(4x) JVC(4x) Maxell(4x) Mitsubishi(...has a regional code printed on the TV screen. 6 This number must match your unit's regional code or the disc cannot play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit. Recordable and Playable Discs Disc Type Disc Logo Icon used in this manual Formatting (new...
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... not play because of the settings of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to grant such permission. Permission should note that permission is required in order to achieve optimal playback quality. If you ...to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the copyright owner. 7 Do not attach any seal or label to ensure compatible playback. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it is dirt or condensation on the Recorder's lens. Notes Depending ...
... not play because of the settings of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to grant such permission. Permission should note that permission is required in order to achieve optimal playback quality. If you ...to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the copyright owner. 7 Do not attach any seal or label to ensure compatible playback. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it is dirt or condensation on the Recorder's lens. Notes Depending ...
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...on your TV and other equipment there are using the cable converter. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes With this connection, you can ... after removing the disc. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. IN on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other devices as necessary for reception the...Notes Make sure the Recorder is not necessary to the phono in jack (record deck) of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. Set the Recorder channel selector to the Recorder output...
...on your TV and other equipment there are using the cable converter. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes With this connection, you can ... after removing the disc. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. IN on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other devices as necessary for reception the...Notes Make sure the Recorder is not necessary to the phono in jack (record deck) of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted by the copy protection system. Set the Recorder channel selector to the Recorder output...
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... in malfunctions. If connecting to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as changing the video or audio format). 10 It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in any non-display device is compatible with HDMI-HDCP specifications. - HDMI compatible TV HDMI H Tip When you use HDMI connection, you can...
... in malfunctions. If connecting to some device other than a TV or monitor, such as changing the video or audio format). 10 It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in any non-display device is compatible with HDMI-HDCP specifications. - HDMI compatible TV HDMI H Tip When you use HDMI connection, you can...
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.../Video receiver equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is selected. To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on the front of the receiver. 14 Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby...
.../Video receiver equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. While viewing a digital channel, the 2 channel stereo audio is selected. To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on the front of the receiver. 14 Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby...
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.... (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: - Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash Drive. Easy Menu Dubbing: ... the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). USB: Displays [Music List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Use b / B to confirm your selection. 4. USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 Use v / V to select ...
.... (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: - Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash Drive. Easy Menu Dubbing: ... the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). USB: Displays [Music List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Use b / B to confirm your selection. 4. USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 Use v / V to select ...
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... 22-23) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 22) [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 24) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 24) [Sound]:...program while viewing digital channel. e Indicates current date and time. General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. Note You must set the clock on the setup menu to show various playback information. Press ...
... 22-23) [Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number of chapters (page 22) [Time]: Elapsed playing time (page 24) [Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO only) or audio channel (page 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles (page 24) [Sound]:...program while viewing digital channel. e Indicates current date and time. General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. Note You must set the clock on the setup menu to show various playback information. Press ...
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... automatically and unit turns off. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. Press DVD to resume playback (from the scene point). Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 3. Press PLAY (N) to control... set and the disc is not within the rating settings you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc ("x" appears on page 53). 21 DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Playing a DVD POWER 1 DVD PLAY EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z STOP * 1. "Xx" appears on the disc. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. If ...
... automatically and unit turns off. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. Press DVD to resume playback (from the scene point). Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 3. Press PLAY (N) to control... set and the disc is not within the rating settings you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc ("x" appears on page 53). 21 DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Playing a DVD POWER 1 DVD PLAY EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z STOP * 1. "Xx" appears on the disc. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. If ...
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...the required scan speed. - To go directly to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Discs All Discs All Discs DVD ALL MPEG4 DVD ALL ACD MPEG4 DVD ALL DVD ALL MPEG4 ACD MP3 WMA 22 PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to select the chapter or track icon. MPEG4, ... (M) During playback, press repeatedly to step backward and forward while in quick successions to step back to the previous chapter/track. You can also use b / B. DVD Playback Options BACKWARD m FORWARD M PAUSE X DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE * EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z SKIP . / > DISC MENU/LIST b / B / v / V,...
...the required scan speed. - To go directly to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Discs All Discs All Discs DVD ALL MPEG4 DVD ALL ACD MPEG4 DVD ALL DVD ALL MPEG4 ACD MP3 WMA 22 PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to select the chapter or track icon. MPEG4, ... (M) During playback, press repeatedly to step backward and forward while in quick successions to step back to the previous chapter/track. You can also use b / B. DVD Playback Options BACKWARD m FORWARD M PAUSE X DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE * EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z SKIP . / > DISC MENU/LIST b / B / v / V,...
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... [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. [Track]: Repeats the current track. [Folder]: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of the digital outputs. DVD DVD ALL 23 If you can move through the zoomed picture using b / B /v / V buttons. Note Some discs feature both a main and a ...Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during playback. See page 14 for connection details. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM TITLE DISC MENU/LIST SUBTITLE ( ) I.SKIP PLAY MODE Operations Enlarge the video image. (x1 size →...
... [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. [Track]: Repeats the current track. [Folder]: Repeats all the tracks on a folder of the digital outputs. DVD DVD ALL 23 If you can move through the zoomed picture using b / B /v / V buttons. Note Some discs feature both a main and a ...Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during playback. See page 14 for connection details. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM TITLE DISC MENU/LIST SUBTITLE ( ) I.SKIP PLAY MODE Operations Enlarge the video image. (x1 size →...
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...different camera angle during playback or in memory even if you want to view, then press ENTER ( ) to recall or clear. 3. Marker Search DVD ALL To enter a Marker You can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the.... Press DISPLAY twice during playback. Use b / B /v / V to select a marker scene that has the scene memorized, the scene is displayed DVD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Press v / V to select the sound icon. Playback starts from the Recorder or switch off...
...different camera angle during playback or in memory even if you want to view, then press ENTER ( ) to recall or clear. 3. Marker Search DVD ALL To enter a Marker You can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the.... Press DISPLAY twice during playback. Use b / B /v / V to select a marker scene that has the scene memorized, the scene is displayed DVD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. Press v / V to select the sound icon. Playback starts from the Recorder or switch off...
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...you can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you want to return to remove the information screen.... then press ENTER ( ). Press DISPLAY again to the Folder list, use variable playback functions. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER ( ). DVD PLAYBACK Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files The Recorder can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing RETURN...
...you can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you want to return to remove the information screen.... then press ENTER ( ). Press DISPLAY again to the Folder list, use variable playback functions. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER ( ). DVD PLAYBACK Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files The Recorder can select between the [Music List] menu and [Photo List] menu by pressing RETURN...
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... picture clockwise or counterclockwise. Press ENTER ( ). Notes If the icon displays in a file list and want to return to the previous menu screen. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you want to return to the Folder list, use the...
... picture clockwise or counterclockwise. Press ENTER ( ). Notes If the icon displays in a file list and want to return to the previous menu screen. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you want to return to the Folder list, use the...
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... read the contents of files and folders) 3. Press MARKER again to mark additional file. Repeat step 1 to cancel the marked file. 2. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 4MB recommended CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Use b... to set the options. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. [All] Views slide show all marked files. Press MARKER. DVD PLAYBACK 27 Depending on JPEG format Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. A check mark appears on the [Photo List] menu. ...
... read the contents of files and folders) 3. Press MARKER again to mark additional file. Repeat step 1 to cancel the marked file. 2. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 4MB recommended CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Use b... to set the options. [Object] option: [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. [All] Views slide show all marked files. Press MARKER. DVD PLAYBACK 27 Depending on JPEG format Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. A check mark appears on the [Photo List] menu. ...
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...screen. Playable discs MPEG4 Available resolution size 720x576 (W x H) pixel MPEG4 file extensions ".avi" Playable MPEG4 ".smi", ".srt", subtitle ".sub (Micro DVD format only)", ".txt (Micro DVD format only)" Playable Codec "MP43" format Playable Audio format "AC3", "PCM", "MP3", "WMA" Sampling frequency within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),... 32 - 48kHz (WMA) Bit rate within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of files in the MPEG4 file name, it may...
...screen. Playable discs MPEG4 Available resolution size 720x576 (W x H) pixel MPEG4 file extensions ".avi" Playable MPEG4 ".smi", ".srt", subtitle ".sub (Micro DVD format only)", ".txt (Micro DVD format only)" Playable Codec "MP43" format Playable Audio format "AC3", "PCM", "MP3", "WMA" Sampling frequency within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3),... 32 - 48kHz (WMA) Bit rate within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), within 32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of files in the MPEG4 file name, it may...
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... VR mode) before you start a recording session, check the amount of business profit, or business intermission) that is available using DVD+RW discs. If using a DVD-RW disc in EP or MLP mode. See page 58 (Initialize) for the last recorded title on the disc. The Delete Title... being recorded. The displayed times for most applications, gives about 14 hours of recording time on the disc. Before you record anything on a DVD (4.7GB). The recordable time is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. Highest quality setting, gives about 4 ...
... VR mode) before you start a recording session, check the amount of business profit, or business intermission) that is available using DVD+RW discs. If using a DVD-RW disc in EP or MLP mode. See page 58 (Initialize) for the last recorded title on the disc. The Delete Title... being recorded. The displayed times for most applications, gives about 14 hours of recording time on the disc. Before you record anything on a DVD (4.7GB). The recordable time is poor or the picture contains interference, the recording times may be shorter. Highest quality setting, gives about 4 ...