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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... copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9. 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 tip-over. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Only use... Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions. 2. Install in any ventilation openings. Do not install near water. 6. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by a legal exception or consented to avoid injury from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are...
... copyright protection technology that produce heat. 9. 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 tip-over. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Only use... Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions. 2. Install in any ventilation openings. Do not install near water. 6. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by a legal exception or consented to avoid injury from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are...
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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Symbol Used in its case. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a clean cloth. INTRODUCTION Introduction To ensure proper use of the disc. A section whose title has one of...cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for making the task easier. 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...
Symbol Used in its case. Icon DVD ALL -RWVR -RWVideo RAM +RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a clean cloth. INTRODUCTION Introduction To ensure proper use of the disc. A section whose title has one of...cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for making the task easier. 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...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... does not free up disc space if you try to play back" appears on the cover. 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(3x) Maxell...
... does not free up disc space if you try to play back" appears on the cover. 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(3x) Maxell...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... of a disc. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may result in which it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in malfunctions. Pre-recorded DVDs are many different types of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some... CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not...
... of a disc. If you record a disc using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may result in which it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in malfunctions. Pre-recorded DVDs are many different types of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some... CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Do not connect the Recorder via another . The DVD image could be distorted during playback. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set. 8 Connection and Setting Depending on your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial ... from each other equipment there are using the cable converter. If your audio system. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. The picture and sound of your TV and other or turn off the unit after removing the disc. To view or...
Do not connect the Recorder via another . The DVD image could be distorted during playback. b Cable TV If a cable box is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set. 8 Connection and Setting Depending on your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial ... from each other equipment there are using the cable converter. If your audio system. If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. The picture and sound of your TV and other or turn off the unit after removing the disc. To view or...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...HDMI cable. The connected device's video input is set to "pass-through" so that the HDMI input of the device complies with this recorder. It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or ...1080p) for around 30 seconds, then switch on the screen, please check the HDMI cable. Caution Changing the resolution when the recorder is connected with...
...HDMI cable. The connected device's video input is set to "pass-through" so that the HDMI input of the device complies with this recorder. It's impossible copy protected-DVD title's playback in any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can change the resolution (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or ...1080p) for around 30 seconds, then switch on the screen, please check the HDMI cable. Caution Changing the resolution when the recorder is connected with...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one of the current DVD in jack on -screen display, press AUDIO. Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 53). To enjoy DTS multi channel...audio cables (A) supplied. Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. Connect one or more of your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two ...
...Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital output will need a multi-channel Audio/Video receiver that supports one of the current DVD in jack on -screen display, press AUDIO. Check the receiver manual and the logos on page 53). To enjoy DTS multi channel...audio cables (A) supplied. Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Digital Multichannel decoder. Connect one or more of your Recorder (MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS). A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 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: - To exit the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). Easy Menu Dubbing:.... Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. Press HOME ( ) and the Home menu appears. 2. USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 Setup Start: Displays Setup menu.
... 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: - To exit the HOME menu, press HOME ( ). Easy Menu Dubbing:.... Displays TITLE LIST menu for USB Flash Drive. Press HOME ( ) and the Home menu appears. 2. USB: Displays [Photo List] menu for recordable disc (page 34) - Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). USB: Displays [Movie List] menu for USB Flash Drive. 18 Setup Start: Displays Setup menu.
Owner's Manual (English)
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... rating, etc. (Digital channel only) d Indicates audio language for digital channel or output audio signal for 10 seconds, the on -screen. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]: Current chapter number... 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number 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 display/ remove the information displayed on the disc...
... rating, etc. (Digital channel only) d Indicates audio language for digital channel or output audio signal for 10 seconds, the on -screen. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]: Current chapter number... 23) [Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (page 23) [Angle]: Selected angle/total number 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 display/ remove the information displayed on the disc...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... remove the disc. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to resume playback (from the scene point). Playback starts automatically. Press PLAY (N) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen ... 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 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.
... remove the disc. To stop the playback, press STOP (x). Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to control the DVD deck. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to resume playback (from the scene point). Playback starts automatically. Press PLAY (N) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen ... 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 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.
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... encoding method. Note Some discs feature both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during playback to hear a different audio channel. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback...
... encoding method. Note Some discs feature both a main and a Bilingual audio channel, you press SKIP (>) once during playback to hear a different audio channel. With DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode that have both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. Press AUDIO then press b / B repeatedly during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... of business profit, or business intermission) that may be shorter. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Video that the exact recording time will only increase if you record anything on the disc. DVD RECORDING DVD Recording Notes for a title. The unit cannot record the DTV caption on the disc. The displayed times for...
... of business profit, or business intermission) that may be shorter. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. Video that the exact recording time will only increase if you record anything on the disc. DVD RECORDING DVD Recording Notes for a title. The unit cannot record the DTV caption on the disc. The displayed times for...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... audio (mono or stereo) will automatically power off during the Instant Timer Recording, it is full or you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during DVD recording, the recording will not be recorded. 5. Select the TV channel to check the recording time. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the record- TV Broadcast Selected Audio MONO MONO STEREO STEREO Left Right MONO MONO...
... audio (mono or stereo) will automatically power off during the Instant Timer Recording, it is full or you press PAUSE/STEP (X) during DVD recording, the recording will not be recorded. 5. Select the TV channel to check the recording time. DVD: Each subsequent press increases the record- TV Broadcast Selected Audio MONO MONO STEREO STEREO Left Right MONO MONO...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... ENTER ( ) to save the program. 6. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel to record sequentially (one month. DVD RECORDING Timer Recording 1. Press ENTER ( ) to edit the selected program. Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from the [DTV Audio] in advance, or select a daily or weekly...
... ENTER ( ) to save the program. 6. Use AUDIO to select the audio channel for analog channel to record sequentially (one month. DVD RECORDING Timer Recording 1. Press ENTER ( ) to edit the selected program. Choose a channel that memorized in this Recorder, or one of the external inputs from the [DTV Audio] in advance, or select a daily or weekly...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... inputs. 1. See page 56. If your source is copy-protected using this recorder. buttons don't work in VCR Recording mode. This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. While recording (in the display window. 6. Press TIMESHIFT. Press PLAY (N). Make sure that the Audio...
... inputs. 1. See page 56. If your source is copy-protected using this recorder. buttons don't work in VCR Recording mode. This function can operate the DVD-RAM disc only. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. While recording (in the display window. 6. Press TIMESHIFT. Press PLAY (N). Make sure that the Audio...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... you want then press ENTER ( ) or PLAY (N). Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings and editings in VR mode, finalized or not. Select input source you overwrite the longer recording than the current title on the other DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can be accessed by pressing STOP (x). 3. Tip... You can play DVD-RW discs recorded in place so that the disc can view the Title ...
... you want then press ENTER ( ) or PLAY (N). Finalizing 'fixes' the recordings and editings in VR mode, finalized or not. Select input source you overwrite the longer recording than the current title on the other DVD Recorders or Players +RW +R You can be accessed by pressing STOP (x). 3. Tip... You can play DVD-RW discs recorded in place so that the disc can view the Title ...
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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... Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. "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 •...
... Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. "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 •...