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LG Electronics RC897T Super-Multi DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

HDMI Output with 1080p HD Upconversion
ATSC, NTSC, QAM TV Tuners
Records: DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD-RAM
Dolby Digital Audio Decoding
Front-Panel DV Input
USB Media Host
Bi-Directional Dubbing
Digital Cable/Set-Top Box Controller
LG SimpLink
4-Head Hi-Fi VCR

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RC897T

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LG Electronics RC897T Super-Multi DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

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With 1080p HD video upconversion, exquisite digital audio sound and built-in ATSC/NTSC TV tuners, the LG RC897T Super-Multi DVD Recorder/VCR Combo offers superb versatility to record your favorite TV shows directly from your cable box or satellite receiver. It records onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, and DVD-RAM discs with a choice of 5 different recording speeds. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan player capable of upconverting your DVDs to 720p, 1080i, and 1080p through the HDMI output. With its optical/coaxial digital audio outputs and high-quality 16-bit audio D/A conversion; enjoy the awesome power of Dolby Digital audio decoding for a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience. In addition, plug in your digital camcorder to the front-panel DV input and make high quality DVDs of your memories quickly and easily.

Moreover, this recorder offers incredible features that will be hard to match at this price point. USB Media Host, time-shift recording, thumbnail still displays and motion preview, HD component video output, and 54MHz/10-bit video processing. Watch still JPEG photos, or even listen to your favorite CDs, MP3 or WMA files. It offers the flexibility of viewing either your VHS or multi-format DVDs, and ability to record DVD to VHS or vice-versa with bi-directional dubbing. Its built-in 4-head Hi-Fi VCR offers Super Quasi (S-VHS) playback, (2) recording speeds (SP/SLP), and timer recording capabilities.

With multi-format DVD/CD playback capabilities, connectivity to virtually any A/V source, Digital Cable/Satellite Box Controller, and LG SimpLink control, your entertainment choices are endless with the LG's RC897T. Also, its stylish gloss black finish is sure to complement your room's decor.

• HDMI Output with 1080p HD Video Upconversion: This unit utilizes a high-bandwidth video processor that's capable of upconverting standard DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p HD through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

• ATSC/NTSC/QAM TV Tuners: It offers a built-in ATSC, NTSC, and QAM TV tuners, capable of receiving and recording your favorite broadcast TV shows. In addition, it features Channel Add/Erase (Skip), Channel Auto Search, and Channel Memory functionality.

• Super Multi-Format DVD Recording: Record your favorite shows onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM discs; and it records up to 5 recording modes and Time Shift recording capability with DVD-RAM discs.

• Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder: With a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, it reproduces surround sound fidelity and sonic realism from your favorite movie soundtracks. It's capable of advanced 16-bit processing and a sampling frequency of 48KHz.

• Front-Panel DV (IEEE) Input: With front DV (IEEE) and analog A/V (RCA) inputs, you can plug your camcorder or other devices directly into a recorder without having to pull it out of your entertainment center and messing with the rear inputs.

• USB Host Input: Plug your USB flash drive directly into the player's front-panel USB Host port to play your favorite MP3 songs and view your JPEG images. You could actually use the RC897T to share your favorite music and photos with friends and family at your next gathering.

• Progressive Scan Technology: This is a progressive scan DVD player, capable of scanning an entire video frame at once; scan-lines commonly associated with interlaced video are drastically reduced. The result is a spectacularly clear image with no motion artifacts (stair-stepping), and details so sharp they seem as if they're etched onto the screen.

• HD Component Video Output: The RC897T achieves greater color accuracy and high resolution playback capability when connected via the HD component video output to your projector, plasma and/or LCD/CRT televisions. It's capable of outputting 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i video signals through the component output.

• Home Theater Friendly: Use the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs to connect the recorder to your home theater receiver and enjoy your favorite DVDs in surround sound.

• Set-Top Box Controller: Enjoy the ability to control your digital cable/satellite set-top box with an optional IR Blaster; it's capable of controlling channel functions of most cable set-top boxes or satellite receivers for timer recording.

• Multi-Format Capability: It offers a full-range of playback capabilities for enjoying movies, music and images. It can play back DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, and JPEG.

• LG SimpLink Connectivity: This is a convenient feature that offers linked operation (through the HDMI connection) of this unit and other LG SimpLink components. When connected, you can turn on your unit and television, and start playing a disc in the play position with a single press of a button.

• DVD File Management and Editing Features: This unit offers Playlist/Disc Name, Title Divide, Delete Title/Chapter/A-B, Thumbnail Still Displays, Thumbnail Motion Preview, Auto Chapter Marking and Bi-Directional Dubbing editing features.

• S-VHS Quasi Playback: This unit allows playback of Super VHS tapes with regular VHS resolution in SP mode.

• Parental Lock: For parents who want full control of media content played back through player, the player's menu features a parental control and rating system adjustment.

• Full-Feature Remote Control: This unit includes a full-feature remote control capable of executing specific commands such slow motion, fast scan, zoom, and on-screen display. It's also able to execute every command from any angle up to ±30°.

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Video

System: NTSC

Hard Disk Drive: No

DVD Format Compatibility

DVD Recording Media: DVD+R/W, DVD+R DL, DVD-R/W, DVD-RAM

Recording Speed: 5

DVD Playback Media: DVD-Video, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, DVD-RAM

DivX Certified: No

CD-R/CD-RW Playback: Yes

Dolby Digital/DTS: Yes

CD-DA Playback: No

MP3 Playback: Yes

WMA Playback: Yes

Picture CD/JPEG: Yes

SACD/DVD-Audio Playback: No

DVD Section

Region: 1

Progressive Scan Output: Yes

HD Upconversion: Yes, 720p/1080i/1080p

Slow Motion Playback: Yes

Frame-by-Frame Playback: Yes

Bookmarking: No

Playback Zoom: No

Audio for DVD

Built-in Decoder: Yes

HDCD Decoding: No

Audio D/A Converter: 48KHz/16-bit

Virtual Surround: Not Specified By Manufacturer

Bass Management: No

VCR

Format: VHS with SQPB (Quasi S-VHS) Playback

Number of Heads: 4

Record Speeds: SP/SLP

Playback Speeds: SP/SLP

Repeat Playback: No

Slow Motion: Yes

Frame Advance: Yes

Audio Signal: Hi-Fi Stereo

Commercial Advance: No

Program Timer Weeks/Events: Yes, 16 month

Convenience

Digital Media Slot: No

TV Tuner: Yes, ATSC, NTSC, QAM Clear

TiVo: No

VCR Plus+: No

Connectors

Inputs: Analog A/V - x2 Sets (RCA)
DV (IEEE) (for DVD) - x1
RF Antenna - x1

Outputs: S-Video - x1
Analog A/V - 1 Set (RCA)
Component Video (for DVD) - x1 Set (RCA)
Optical Audio (for DVD) - x1
Coaxial Audio (for DVD) - x1 (RCA)
HDMI (for DVD) - x1
RF Antenna (modulated) - x1

Other Ports: USB Host Port x1, Set-Top Box Controller Port x1

General

Remote Control: Yes

Power Requirements: 120VAC, 60Hz

Power Consumption: 32W

Dimensions (WxHxD): 16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2" (429.2 x 78.4 x 259mm)

Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.2kg)

Color: Black

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What's in the Box

LG Electronics RC897T Super-Multi DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Remote Control

2 x AA Batteries

A/V Cable (RCA)

RF Cable

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