Owner's Manual (English)
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...not operate normally, or has been dropped. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other rights owners. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by method claims of copyright material such as radia- Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as films ... and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Read these instructions. 3. Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
...not operate normally, or has been dropped. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other rights owners. Copyrights Recording equipment should be authorized by method claims of copyright material such as radia- Unplug this apparatus near any heat sources such as films ... and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 13. Read these instructions. 3. Only use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for ...
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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...Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side 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...RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for future reference. Do not expose the disc to a warm location. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a...
...Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side 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...RW -R +R DVD ACD MP3 WMA JPEG VCR MPEG4 Meaning All DVD discs listed below. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for future reference. Do not expose the disc to a warm location. DVD-RW with VR recording mode DVD-RW with a...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...antenna cable is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set. 8 If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Position the units away from the OUT connector on the cable box to the ANT. Tune the...Depending on your TV and other equipment there are using the cable converter. Do not connect the Recorder via another . b Cable TV If a cable box is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV...the wall jack to the correct video input channel. To view or record a CATV channel 1. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes Make sure the...
...antenna cable is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set. 8 If you are various ways you cannot record one program while viewing another VCR. Position the units away from the OUT connector on the cable box to the ANT. Tune the...Depending on your TV and other equipment there are using the cable converter. Do not connect the Recorder via another . b Cable TV If a cable box is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV...the wall jack to the correct video input channel. To view or record a CATV channel 1. The DVD image could be distorted during playback. Notes Make sure the...
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: - Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all... LIST menu for disc. Easy Menu Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 48) Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 58) Rec. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER ( ) to select the desired main option. 3. Music (See...
... 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: - Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all... LIST menu for disc. Easy Menu Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 48) Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 58) Rec. Plays back DVD-Video disc (page 21-23). Use v / V to select the desired Sub option then press ENTER ( ) to select the desired main option. 3. Music (See...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to show various playback information. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]:...) [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. The items displayed differ depending on -screen display disappears. 20 Press AUDIO to display the correct start ...
...action prohibited or not available. Displaying Information While Watching TV During viewing the TV, press DISPLAY to show various playback information. Example: DVD-RW in parenthesis. [Title]: Current title (or track) number/total number of titles (or tracks) (page 22-23) [Chapter]:...) [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. The items displayed differ depending on -screen display disappears. 20 Press AUDIO to display the correct start ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... window. 6. AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on page 30. See page 56. When unit is currently being recorded appears as a camcorder or VCR, connected to record it using CopyGuard, you will hear the playback audio. • You can switch between PIP window and Main ... OR You can record from an external component, such as a PIP and you will not be started until you press STOP (x) or the disc is copy-protected using this recorder. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. See page 15. 2. DVD RECORDING 33
... window. 6. AV2: Audio/Video Input mounted on page 30. See page 56. When unit is currently being recorded appears as a camcorder or VCR, connected to record it using CopyGuard, you will hear the playback audio. • You can switch between PIP window and Main ... OR You can record from an external component, such as a PIP and you will not be started until you press STOP (x) or the disc is copy-protected using this recorder. Playing while you are recording RAM Recording from External Components You can start recording. See page 15. 2. DVD RECORDING 33
Owner's Manual (English)
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...is played back. 1. The Playlist doesn't actually change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title Thumbnails] on page 35.) Press DISPLAY to VCR (page 48). [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 40). [Full Play] Starts playback of ...the previous/next page if there are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC MENU/LIST to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. g Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length. 34 The menu options on the left side of the selected title including the hidden chapters. The hidden ...
...is played back. 1. The Playlist doesn't actually change these thumbnails using the THUMBNAIL button. (see [Changing Title Thumbnails] on page 35.) Press DISPLAY to VCR (page 48). [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. [Combine] Combines two chapters into one (page 40). [Full Play] Starts playback of ...the previous/next page if there are editing a VR mode disc, press DISC MENU/LIST to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. g Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length. 34 The menu options on the left side of the selected title including the hidden chapters. The hidden ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the front panel. 4. Insert the disc you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into the VCR deck. 3. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER ( ) or DUBBING to select the desired Record Rec. Dubbing will not be able to copy the disc. Use v / V / b / B to start dubbing ...not permitted to select the desired Record Rec. Tip If you want to record. 5. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice. 48 Select DVD mode by pressing VCR on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel. 4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you ...
... the front panel. 4. Insert the disc you press PAUSE during Dubbing mode, both the DVD and VCR decks go into the VCR deck. 3. Select [Dubbing] then press ENTER ( ) or DUBBING to select the desired Record Rec. Dubbing will not be able to copy the disc. Use v / V / b / B to start dubbing ...not permitted to select the desired Record Rec. Tip If you want to record. 5. To resume Dubbing, press the DUBBING button twice. 48 Select DVD mode by pressing VCR on the remote control or pressing DVD/VCR on the front panel. 4. Find the place on the DVD (or Disc) from which you ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...If you have the same rating or a lower one (1) has the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to 48kHz. If you connect the DVD+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with 96KHz sampling, Output is not active and the disc plays in full. 2. Press ENTER... When you must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to verify. The Lock System option is effective for the recorder, all disc scenes with a TV Rating beyond your receiver or amplifier is to allow all programs to be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM...
...If you have the same rating or a lower one (1) has the most accurate and realistic presentation possible, thanks to 48kHz. If you connect the DVD+VCR's DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with 96KHz sampling, Output is not active and the disc plays in full. 2. Press ENTER... When you must enter the 4-digit password or change the rating level in order to verify. The Lock System option is effective for the recorder, all disc scenes with a TV Rating beyond your receiver or amplifier is to allow all programs to be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...'s Title menu, if available. r THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. REFERENCE 59 Reference Remote Control a b l c d e f m n g o h p i q j r * k s t a POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. VCR: Selects the unit's mode to DVD. e PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily. l TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input source, selects TV's channel and power switch of your...
...'s Title menu, if available. r THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture. REFERENCE 59 Reference Remote Control a b l c d e f m n g o h p i q j r * k s t a POWER (1): Switches the unit ON or OFF. VCR: Selects the unit's mode to DVD. e PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily. l TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input source, selects TV's channel and power switch of your...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...a disc here. Press repeatedly to exit pause mode. n DUBBING Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). o DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. p RES. DVD The DVD deck is dubbing. Lights when the Recorder is selected. h AV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio..., VCR, Camcorder, etc.). c Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. d Display window Shows the current status of the Recorder. VCR The VCR deck is in the VCR deck. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) e Remote Sensor Point the recorder Remote Control here. i Z VCR Ejects...
...a disc here. Press repeatedly to exit pause mode. n DUBBING Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD). o DVD/VCR Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck. p RES. DVD The DVD deck is dubbing. Lights when the Recorder is selected. h AV IN 2 (VIDEO /AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio..., VCR, Camcorder, etc.). c Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. d Display window Shows the current status of the Recorder. VCR The VCR deck is in the VCR deck. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.) e Remote Sensor Point the recorder Remote Control here. i Z VCR Ejects...
Owner's Manual (English)
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...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) 2 hours (SP mode) 4 hours (LP mode) 6 hours (EP ...-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 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 ...
...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) 2 hours (SP mode) 4 hours (LP mode) 6 hours (EP ...-to-noise ratio Harmonic distortion DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 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 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... 59 O On-Screen Display 20 Original 70 OUTPUT 61 Overwriting Recording 41 P Parental Control 53 PAUSE 22, 43 PLAY 21, 42, 59 PLAY MODE 23, 59 Playable Discs 7 Playback DVD 21-24 Audio CD or MP3/WMA 25 JPEG 26-27 MPEG4 28 VCR 42-43 Playlist 70 Power cord 2, 61 Power Save... Mode 51 Progressive scan 70 Protect 34, 39 R Random 25 Rear Panel 61 REC 59 REC MODE 59 Record mode DVD 56 VCR 56 Recordable time 71 Recording DVD 29 VCR 44 74 Recording Settings 56 Regional code 6, 70 Remote Control 59 Resetting 67 Resolution 10, 60 Resume playback 21 Rotate 26 S Safety tab 42...
... 59 O On-Screen Display 20 Original 70 OUTPUT 61 Overwriting Recording 41 P Parental Control 53 PAUSE 22, 43 PLAY 21, 42, 59 PLAY MODE 23, 59 Playable Discs 7 Playback DVD 21-24 Audio CD or MP3/WMA 25 JPEG 26-27 MPEG4 28 VCR 42-43 Playlist 70 Power cord 2, 61 Power Save... Mode 51 Progressive scan 70 Protect 34, 39 R Random 25 Rear Panel 61 REC 59 REC MODE 59 Record mode DVD 56 VCR 56 Recordable time 71 Recording DVD 29 VCR 44 74 Recording Settings 56 Regional code 6, 70 Remote Control 59 Resetting 67 Resolution 10, 60 Resume playback 21 Rotate 26 S Safety tab 42...
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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... Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. 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 •...
... Customer Service and Technical Support: (800) 243-0000 • LGusa.com © 2008 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. 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 •...