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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.
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... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. The wide blade or the third prong are registered trademarks of certain U.S. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clean only...
... to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. The wide blade or the third prong are registered trademarks of certain U.S. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clean only...
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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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... with a clean cloth. 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 surface. Moisture ...to cause harm to a warm location. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in such a situation, it . Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Wipe the disc from a cold location to the unit itself or other material damage. Never stick...
... with a clean cloth. 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 surface. Moisture ...to cause harm to a warm location. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in such a situation, it . Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Wipe the disc from a cold location to the unit itself or other material damage. Never stick...
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... the unit or " ALL ". This number must match your unit's regional code or the disc cannot 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(3x) Maxell...
... the unit or " ALL ". This number must match your unit's regional code or the disc cannot 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(3x) Maxell...
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...RWs in music CD format that can be playable. Customers should always be played on the recording software & the finalization, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be sought from the Internet. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the ... formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. Depending on the unit. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may result in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Our company has no right to these require certain pre-existing conditions (see...
...RWs in music CD format that can be playable. Customers should always be played on the recording software & the finalization, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be sought from the Internet. Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the ... formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these standards. Depending on the unit. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may result in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Our company has no right to these require certain pre-existing conditions (see...
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Notes Make sure the Recorder is required for additional connection information. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Set the Recorder channel selector to the correct video input channel. Position the units away from the wall ...unit after removing the disc. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Connection and Setting Depending on the recorder. The picture and sound of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial cable from each other equipment there are using the cable converter.
Notes Make sure the Recorder is required for additional connection information. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Set the Recorder channel selector to the correct video input channel. Position the units away from the wall ...unit after removing the disc. To view or record a CATV channel 1. Connection and Setting Depending on the recorder. The picture and sound of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial cable from each other equipment there are using the cable converter.
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... received correctly: - 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 malfunctions. Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to make sure of the followings: - If your TV is made, this recorder. - HDMI...
... received correctly: - 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 malfunctions. Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to make sure of the followings: - If your TV is made, this recorder. - HDMI...
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... equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. Check the receiver manual and the logos on -screen display, press AUDIO. To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on the front of a DTS sound track.
... equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. Check the receiver manual and the logos on -screen display, press AUDIO. To see the audio format of the current DVD in the on the front of a DTS sound track.
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... 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 v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER ( ) to select the desired main option. 3....TV Auto Ch. USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Easy Menu Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 48) Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 58) Rec.
... 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 v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER ( ) to select the desired main option. 3....TV Auto Ch. USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. Music (See page 25) DISC: Displays [Music List] menu for disc. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Easy Menu Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 48) Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 58) Rec.
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...-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) [..., Mono, SAP, etc.). c Indicates program title, start time and end time of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on -screen. b...
...-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) [..., Mono, SAP, etc.). c Indicates program title, start time and end time of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during VCR recording. Press DISPLAY once again to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on -screen. b...
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... and unit turns off. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Playing a DVD POWER 1 DVD PLAY EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z STOP * 1. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE..., press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu. 4. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 3. Press PLAY (N) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press DVD to resume playback (from the scene point).
... and unit turns off. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to close the tray. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the screen briefly. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Playing a DVD POWER 1 DVD PLAY EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z STOP * 1. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to remove the disc. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE..., press PLAY (N) or Starts playback using HOME menu. 4. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 3. Press PLAY (N) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press DVD to resume playback (from the scene point).
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You can also use b / B to select the required scan speed. - DVD; 4 steps, SKIP (. / >) Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback, press DISPLAY twice and use...track during playback to select the next chapter/track or to return to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback. DVD Playback Options BACKWARD m FORWARD M PAUSE X DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE * EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z SKIP . / > DISC MENU/LIST b /...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...
You can also use b / B to select the required scan speed. - DVD; 4 steps, SKIP (. / >) Press SKIP (> or .) briefly during playback, press DISPLAY twice and use...track during playback to select the next chapter/track or to return to any track, enter the track number using the numbered buttons (0-9) during playback. DVD Playback Options BACKWARD m FORWARD M PAUSE X DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE PLAY MODE * EJECT OPEN/CLOSE Z SKIP . / > DISC MENU/LIST b /...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...
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... buttons. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback. DVD DVD ALL 23 There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. Discs DVD ALL DVD +RW +R DVD DVD DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD -RWVR RAM ACD MP3 WMA MP3 WMA DVD ALL AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to... hear a different audio channel. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM ...
... buttons. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during playback. DVD DVD ALL 23 There is no analog audio output when DTS is selected. Discs DVD ALL DVD +RW +R DVD DVD DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD -RWVR RAM ACD MP3 WMA MP3 WMA DVD ALL AUDIO ( ) Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly to... hear a different audio channel. DVD PLAYBACK DVD Playback Options (Continued) Buttons ZOOM ...
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...scene from up to select a desired angle. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. Last Scene Memory DVD This Recorder memorizes last scene from the Recorder or switch off the Recorder. During disc playback, press SEARCH. Press DISPLAY twice then use... numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select the time clock icon and [-:--:--] appears. 3. Then enter the correct numbers. 4. Marker Search DVD ALL To enter a Marker You can change to a different camera angle during playback or in memory even if you can produce a 3D Surround ...
...scene from up to select a desired angle. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. Last Scene Memory DVD This Recorder memorizes last scene from the Recorder or switch off the Recorder. During disc playback, press SEARCH. Press DISPLAY twice then use... numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select the time clock icon and [-:--:--] appears. 3. Then enter the correct numbers. 4. Marker Search DVD ALL To enter a Marker You can change to a different camera angle during playback or in memory even if you can produce a 3D Surround ...
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...menu screen. 2. Example) Audio CD 3. Refer to remove the information screen. To stop random playback. Press DISPLAY again to pages 22-23. 4. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of... Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback. If you want to return to select a track/file or folder on right. 1. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are in...
...menu screen. 2. Example) Audio CD 3. Refer to remove the information screen. To stop random playback. Press DISPLAY again to pages 22-23. 4. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of... Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback. If you want to return to select a track/file or folder on right. 1. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are in...
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... press ENTER ( ). If you select a file. 5. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER ( ) to the [Photo List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you cannot see those JPEG files. to select a file then...
... press ENTER ( ). If you select a file. 5. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER ( ) to the [Photo List] menu, press DISC MENU/LIST. On CDs, DVDs or USB Flash Drive with mixed content (Audio tracks, MP3/WMA files or JPEG files), you cannot see those JPEG files. to select a file then...
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... to read the contents of files and folders) 3. Select [Slide Show] option on JPEG format Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 4MB recommended CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Notes Notes on... the Slide Show. 5. A check mark appears on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast]. 4. DVD PLAYBACK 27 Press ENTER ( ). Tips Selecting multiple files 1.
... to read the contents of files and folders) 3. Select [Slide Show] option on JPEG format Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 4MB recommended CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Notes Notes on... the Slide Show. 5. A check mark appears on the size and number of the JPEG files, it may take several minutes to [Normal], [Slow], or [Fast]. 4. DVD PLAYBACK 27 Press ENTER ( ). Tips Selecting multiple files 1.
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... 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... 32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Press HOME ( ). 2. Press v / V / b / B to continue playback. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of MPEG4 file is displayed properly. 4. If the video...
... 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... 32 - 192kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW Format ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Press HOME ( ). 2. Press v / V / b / B to continue playback. DVD±R/RW Format ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc Less than 999 (total number of MPEG4 file is displayed properly. 4. If the video...
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...are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB). Slightly lower video quality, gives about 6 hour of recording time left on CPRM compatible equipment 29 Please take proper care of... time with the lowest video quality, gives you erase the last title recorded on the material being recorded. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is encountered during playing back the contents recorded in...
...are not exact because the recorder uses variable bit-rate video compression. Highest quality setting, gives about 1 hour of recording time on a DVD (4.7GB). Slightly lower video quality, gives about 6 hour of recording time left on CPRM compatible equipment 29 Please take proper care of... time with the lowest video quality, gives you erase the last title recorded on the material being recorded. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. When recording a TV broadcast, if the reception is encountered during playing back the contents recorded in...