LG RC897T - User Manual

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LG RC897T Specifications

General

Brand	LG
Model	RC897T
Category	DVD VCR Combo
Language	English

Summary

Recordable and Playable Discs

Connection and Setting

Connecting Antenna or Cable TV

Details how to connect TV antenna or cable TV to the recorder.

Connections to your TV (HDMI)

Initial Setup Wizard

Using the Home Menu

TV Viewing

DVD Playback

Playing a DVD

Details the process of playing a DVD disc.

DVD Playback Options

Playing Audio CDs, MP3, and WMA Files

Viewing JPEG Files

Playing MPEG4 Movie Files

DVD Recording

Notes and Restrictions

General notes and restrictions for recording to DVD.

Recording Quality and Time

Explains recording modes and their impact on quality and time.

Basic DVD Recording

Timer Recording

Timer Recording (Continued)

AV1 Timer Recording with Set-Top Box

Timer recording via an external set-top box.

Recording Operations

Recording from External Components

Recording from connected devices like VCRs or camcorders.

DVD Editing Overview

Title List and Chapter List Menu

Explains the interface for editing titles and chapters.

VR Mode Editing

Playlist Management

Editing Titles and Chapters

Editing Titles

Playlist and Title Management

Advanced DVD Editing

Recording and Playback Management

Finalizing Discs for Other Players

Making discs playable on standard DVD players.

VCR Playback

VCR Playback Options

VCR Recording

Basic Recording from TV

How to record a TV program directly to tape.

Instant Timer Recording

Recording for a preset duration without using the timer.

Recording from External Components

Dubbing Between VCR and DVD

Dubbing from VCR to DVD

Copying video tapes to DVD.

Dubbing from DVD to VCR

Copying DVDs to video tapes.

Recording from DV Input

Settings and Adjustments

Initial and General Settings

Configuring setup, auto channel scan, and channel editing.

Settings and Adjustments (Continued)

Factory Reset

Resetting the recorder to original factory settings.

Language Settings

Audio Settings

Lock (Parental Control) Settings

Lock System and DVD Rating

Enabling lock system and setting DVD rating levels.

Lock (Parental Control) Settings (Continued)

Set Password and Area Code

Setting password and area code for parental controls.

Set TV Rating

Configuring TV rating restrictions for digital channels.

Recording Settings

Disc, VCR, and DV Recording Modes

Setting picture quality for DVD, VCR, and DV recording.

Set-Top Box Edit Test Procedure

Disc Settings

Initialize, Finalize, and Label Discs

Formatting, finalizing, and naming discs.

Remote Control Reference

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Rear Panel Connections

USB Flash Drive Usage

Troubleshooting Guide

General Troubleshooting

Playback Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

Recording Troubleshooting

Resolving problems with recording, timer records, and audio.

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

HDMI Troubleshooting

Resetting the Unit

Error Messages

Product Specifications

Inputs and Outputs