Owner's Manual (English)
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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)
Owner's Manual (English)
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Do not block any heat sources such as radia- Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. This product ... apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to avoid injury from tip-over. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Manufactured under license from the apparatus. 11. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Unplug this apparatus ...
Do not block any heat sources such as radia- Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. This product ... apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to avoid injury from tip-over. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Manufactured under license from the apparatus. 11. Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Unplug this apparatus ...
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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... by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a clean cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-...from the center out. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Hold the disc by the symbol. 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 ...
... by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a clean cloth. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-...from the center out. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Hold the disc by the symbol. 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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... have a globe 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(3x) Maxell(5x) DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW Mitsubishi(8,16x) Verbatim(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x) HP(4x) Verbatim...
... have a globe 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(3x) Maxell(5x) DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW Mitsubishi(8,16x) Verbatim(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x) Mitsubishi(4x) HP(4x) Verbatim...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... Our company has no right to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it may result in a compatible format,... there are many different types of a disc. There are cases in which it is dirt or condensation on the unit. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback. Do not attach any seal or label...
... Our company has no right to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer, even if it may result in a compatible format,... there are many different types of a disc. There are cases in which it is dirt or condensation on the unit. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback. Do not attach any seal or label...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...additional connection information. Tune the TV to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3) 3. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Please refer to the IN connector on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other or turn off the unit after...units away from the OUT connector on the unit. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to the correct video input channel. IN on the recorder. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Connection and Setting Depending on ...
...additional connection information. Tune the TV to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3) 3. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Please refer to the IN connector on the cable box and a coaxial cable from each other or turn off the unit after...units away from the OUT connector on the unit. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Notes Make sure the Recorder is flat wire type, use a 300-ohm to the correct video input channel. IN on the recorder. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Connection and Setting Depending on ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... connected device is connected with HDMI-HDCP specifications. - Caution Changing the resolution when the recorder is compatible with this recorder. - If your TV does not accept your TV. It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in malfunctions. button on this recorder. - Please read TV's owner's manual then set to "pass-through" so that HDMI...
... connected device is connected with HDMI-HDCP specifications. - Caution Changing the resolution when the recorder is compatible with this recorder. - If your TV does not accept your TV. It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in malfunctions. button on this recorder. - Please read TV's owner's manual then set to "pass-through" so that HDMI...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) Rear of a DTS sound track. Connect one of the Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.... 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you need to activate the Recorder 's digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on the front of the current DVD in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected. Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 53...
...Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) Rear of a DTS sound track. Connect one of the Recorder's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (OPTICAL, COAXIAL) to the corresponding in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied.... 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you need to activate the Recorder 's digital output. (See [Audio Settings] on the front of the current DVD in DTS digital out when DTS audio stream is selected. Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 53...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...for USB Flash Drive. USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 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). USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for disc. Setup Start: ... 50) 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: - Photo (See page 26-27) DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for...
...for USB Flash Drive. USB: Displays [Music List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 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). USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for disc. Setup Start: ... 50) 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: - Photo (See page 26-27) DISC: Displays [Photo List] menu for...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the current channel is displayed, action prohibited or not available. General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. When this occurs, is wide or 4:3 picture format. (DTV Multiple Audio Icon) Indicates that the... current channel contains the DTV caption. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total ...
... the current channel is displayed, action prohibited or not available. General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. When this occurs, is wide or 4:3 picture format. (DTV Multiple Audio Icon) Indicates that the... current channel contains the DTV caption. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu. 4. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes ...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. If you must input the password. (See [Rating... (Z) to resume playback (from the scene point). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. "Xx" appears on the disc.
...start, press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu. 4. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close disc tray or press POWER (1), the disc tray closes ...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. If you must input the password. (See [Rating... (Z) to resume playback (from the scene point). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. "Xx" appears on the disc.
Owner's Manual (English)
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There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. During ... may appears. The disc menu appears on the screen. Note Some discs feature both (L+R). To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to skip forward 30 seconds. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM TITLE DISC MENU/LIST SUBTITLE ( ) I.SKIP PLAY MODE Operations Enlarge the video image. (x1 size → x2...
There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. During ... may appears. The disc menu appears on the screen. Note Some discs feature both (L+R). To listen to the DTS soundtrack, connect this recorder to skip forward 30 seconds. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM TITLE DISC MENU/LIST SUBTITLE ( ) I.SKIP PLAY MODE Operations Enlarge the video image. (x1 size → x2...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... recording time on a DVD (4.7GB). See page 58 (Initialize) for DVD recording This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Recording time and picture quality There are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. DVD RECORDING DVD Recording Notes for how to do this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). The recording time available may arise from the recorder. The longest recording...
... recording time on a DVD (4.7GB). See page 58 (Initialize) for DVD recording This Recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Recording time and picture quality There are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. DVD RECORDING DVD Recording Notes for how to do this recorder (not recording/editing as intended). The recording time available may arise from the recorder. The longest recording...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during DVD recording, the recording will be extended anytime by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. To Extend the Recording Time The recording time can be recorded. 5. When you stop recording. Checking the Recording Time Press z REC or DISPLAY once to start recording. Press z REC repeatedly to record. 4. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes. Switch...
... you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during DVD recording, the recording will be extended anytime by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. To Extend the Recording Time The recording time can be recorded. 5. When you stop recording. Checking the Recording Time Press z REC or DISPLAY once to start recording. Press z REC repeatedly to record. 4. Each subsequent press increases the recording time by 10 minutes. Switch...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... one right after the other), the very beginning of one month. Timer Record menu appears. For digital TV recording with another. 7. DVD RECORDING Timer Recording 1. Choose a channel or [OFF] for AV1 input timer recording. The Timer Recording function allows you want to record (AV1 or AV2). [Date] - Use v / V to select a program you to save the program. 6. Press ENTER...
... one right after the other), the very beginning of one month. Timer Record menu appears. For digital TV recording with another. 7. DVD RECORDING Timer Recording 1. Choose a channel or [OFF] for AV1 input timer recording. The Timer Recording function allows you want to record (AV1 or AV2). [Date] - Use v / V to select a program you to save the program. 6. Press ENTER...
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... mode (AV1, AV2 and DV) the CH +/- Press z REC once to record it . When unit is currently being recorded appears as a camcorder or VCR, connected to the current recording screen. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can operate the DVD-RAM disc only. If your source is full. See page 15. 2. While...
... mode (AV1, AV2 and DV) the CH +/- Press z REC once to record it . When unit is currently being recorded appears as a camcorder or VCR, connected to the current recording screen. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can operate the DVD-RAM disc only. If your source is full. See page 15. 2. While...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... is capable of discs it will appear as shown below. 3. If you want to [Finalize] on regular DVD players only after finalization. Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can also play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER... to finalize. Press DISC MENU/LIST to stop the overwrite recording. Notes This function is displayed. A small number of the Disc. 1. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on regular DVD players. To play DVD-RW discs recorded in Play mode or Stop mode. If next title is ...
... is capable of discs it will appear as shown below. 3. If you want to [Finalize] on regular DVD players only after finalization. Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can also play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER... to finalize. Press DISC MENU/LIST to stop the overwrite recording. Notes This function is displayed. A small number of the Disc. 1. Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on regular DVD players. To play DVD-RW discs recorded in Play mode or Stop mode. If next title is ...
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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... U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of LG Corp. "LG Life's Good" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TI M ER / PROGRA M GUI D E Timer Recording Events 16/Month Instant Timer Record • D I S C PLA y B AC k CAPACIT y Disc Capacity 1 AUDIO-CD • CD-R/RW •...
... U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All other trademarks are the property of LG Corp. "LG Life's Good" is a registered trademark of their respective owners. RC897T Super Multi DVD Recorder/VCR with digital tuner TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TI M ER / PROGRA M GUI D E Timer Recording Events 16/Month Instant Timer Record • D I S C PLA y B AC k CAPACIT y Disc Capacity 1 AUDIO-CD • CD-R/RW •...