RC297H-M_NA1ULLB DVD RECORDER/ VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: RC797T Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. Call us and we will guide you through your first recording, for free. 1-800-243-0000 Copyright © 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
INTRODUCTION RECORDING About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . .6 Recommended recordable DVD discs . . . . . .6 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function is not permitted by this unit or specific media. INTRODUCTION Introduction Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (DVD - ReWritable) DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc.
INTRODUCTION Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions 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 unit.
Restrictions on video recording • You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on-screen. • Video that is ‘copy-once only’ can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode or DVD-RAM disc with CPRM (see below).
Compatible USB Flash Drive This unit can play the MP3 / WMA / JPEG files contained in the USB Flash Drive. 1. USB Flash Drive which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported. Inserting/Removing the USB Flash Drive 2. USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support USB1.1. INTRODUCTION Using an USB Flash Drive Using the USB Flash Drive 1. Insert an USB Flash Drive. 2. Press HOME on the Remote Control. 3. Select [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] option. 4.
Front Panel a e b fg h i j a Disc Tray (DVD deck) Insert a disc here. b Z DVD Opens or closes the disc tray. c Cassette Compartment (VCR deck) Insert a video cassette here. d Z VCR Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. c k l VCR m n o p q The VCR deck is selected. Indicates when the recorder is in timer recording or a timer recording is programmed. A VHS tape is inserted in the VCR deck. REC The Recorder is recording. PM Indicates PM time. (AM is not displayed.
DASH (-) RETURN (O) Enters a channel number for multiple channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. Removes the menu. INPUT a b b BACKWARD / FORWARD (m/M) - DVD: Search backward or forward. - VCR: Rewinds/Advances the tape during the STOP mode, for fast reverse/forward picture search. SKIP (. / >) c Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track. PAUSE/STEP (X) Pause playback or recording temporarily.
Rear Panel a b c h d ij k e f l m a ANTENNA IN (FROM ANT) Connect the antenna to this terminal. h ANTENNA OUT (TO TV) Connect to a TV with ANTENNA coaxial inputs b IR TRANSMITTER Connect the IR control cable (if used). i COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. c OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. j S-VIDEO OUTPUT Connect to a S-Video Input on TV.
Hookup and Settings a Antenna OR Antenna HOOKUP AND SETTINGS Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the recorder. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. OR Notes: • Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Connections to your TV Notes: • Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive signal. • Progressive Scan does not work with the RF, Video or S-Video connections. Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the Recorder to the antenna in jack on the TV using the supplied 75ohm Coaxial Cable (R). • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the recorder to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
Connection to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II/Pro Logic Rear of Recorder Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using the audio cables (A) supplied. Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS) 1.
Accessory Audio/V ideo (A/V) Connections to Recorder Connecting a Digital Camcorder Connect the INPUT 1 or AV IN 2 jacks on the Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. (Refer to page 43 for [Recording from External Components].) Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV in/out jack of your DV Digital Camcorder to the front panel DV IN jack of this Recorder.
Connecting the IR control cable The Recorder sends commands to your connected Set-Top Box to change the channels of it through the IR control cable when AV1 timer recording starts. Cable Box, Satellite Box Digital Video Recorder or Other Set-Top Boxes VIDEO OUT ANTENNA OUT AUDIO OUT 1. Connect the plug of the IR control cable to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the Recorder. 2. Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to “How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box” on right. IR Blaster Front 3.
Initial Setup W izard 5. Enter the necessary information for year, date and time. After the POWER is pressed for the first time to turn on the unit, the Initial Setup Wizard function sets the Language, Channels and Clock step-by-step until the setup is complete. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1. Use v / V to select a language for the Setup menu and information display then press ENTER. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column.
Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder. Easy Menu • Dubbing: Displays [Dubbing] menu. (See page 42) • Disc Manager: Displays Disc setup menu. (See page 26) • Rec. Mode: Displays Record Mode setup menu. (See page 24) • DV Input: Displays DV Input mode. (See page 44) 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Use b / B to select the desired main option. 3.
Auto Channel Set This recorder is equipped with a frequency synthesized tuner capable of receiving the analog and digital channels. 4. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER. [Add] Adds a unmemorized channel manually. [Delete] Deletes a memorized channel from channel list. A digital channel has multiple channels, so if you delete the digital channel, all multiple channels will be deleted. [Skip On/Off] (for memorized digital channel only) Set the channel to the skipped channel.
Language Settings Note: You can set [DTV Caption], [DTV Caption Style], [DTV Caption Option] and [DTV Audio] options only while viewing digital TV. DTV Caption Style Selects the style for caption. [Set by program] Default caption type provided by a broadcaster is shown when captions appear. [Custom] Customized text is shown when captions appear. Use [DTV Caption Option] to customize the caption type. DTV Caption Option You can set [DTV Caption Option] only when [DTV Caption Style] is selected in [Custom].
Audio Settings Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the Recorder’s Audio Output according to the type of audio system you use. Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. HOOKUP AND SETTINGS 1. Select [Rating] option then press B.
Set Password Recording Settings You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Set Password] option then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown [Rating]. To change the password, press ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted, then input old password. Input new password. Enter it again to verify. To delete the password, select [Delete] option then press ENTER, then input old password. The password is deleted. 3. Press HOME to exit the menu.
Set-Top Box Control Test Procedure 1) Check the IR control cable connection then press ENTER. (Refer to page 18.) Select [ON] when you connect a Set-Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Box, Digital Video Recorder, etc) with IR control cable. If not, select [OFF]. Set-Top Box Edit This setting is available only if the [Set-Top Box Control] option is set to [ON].
Disc Settings Initialize 3. Select [OK] then press ENTER. The Recorder starts finalizing the disc. Notes: If you load a completely blank disc, the recorder will initialize the disc. • • DVD-R: The recorder initialize the disc to Video mode. The recording mode will always be Video mode. • • DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD+R(DL)/DVD-RAM: The Initialize menu will appears. Select [OK] then press ENTER. DVD-RW disc is initialized to Video mode.
TV Viewing Channel Selection with Channel List menu Channel Selection You can select a channel as shown below. Number and – (dash) buttons Use Number (0-9) and – (dash) buttons to select a channel directly. FAV. CH +/- button Press FAV +/– to scroll through your favorite channels. (favorite channel shows heart (♥) icon.) CH/TRK +/– buttons Use CH/TRK +/– on the Remote Control or CH v/V on the front panel to cycle the recorder through the channels in memory.
General Explanation of On-Screen Display Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, is displayed, action prohibited or not available. Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc or tape loaded on-screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. 1. Press DISPLAY once to show current status.
Playback Playing a Tape Playing a DVD 1. Press VCR to control the VCR deck. 1. Press DVD to control the DVD deck. 2. Insert a pre-recorded video cassette. 2. Press EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE (Z) to open the disc tray. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. If the unit is powered off, it will power on automatically when the tape is loaded. • If the Timer indicator lights on the front panel display window, press POWER once. 3. Press PLAY (N) to start playback.
VCR Playback Options Buttons Operations EJECT (Z) Ejects the tape in the VCR deck. PAUSE (X) Pause playback. Press repeatedly to step forward one frame at a time. • FORWARD (M) BACKWARD (m) Scan forward. In Stop mode, fast forwards the tape. In Pause mode, starts slow motion playback. • After 3 minutes in SEARCH mode the Recorder returns to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads • After 3 minutes in SLOW MOTION mode the Recorder goes back to PLAY mode to protect the tape and video heads.
DVD Playback Features Buttons Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs PAUSE (X) Pause playback. All Discs Press repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. You can also use b / B to step backward and forward while in Pause mode. BACKWARD (m) / FORWARD (M) DVD ALL DVD ALL ACD During playback, press repeatedly to select the required scan speed. - DVD; 5 steps, - Audio CD; 3 steps DVD ALL During playback, press SKIP (> or .
DVD Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations PLAY MODE Select a desired play mode while playback. AUDIO ( ) Discs [A-]: Repeats a sequence between A (Start point) and B (End point) during playback. Press ENTER at your chosen end point then the repeat sequence begins. DVD ALL ACD Karaoke DVD [CHAPTER]: Repeats the current chapter. DVD ALL [TITLE]: Repeats the current title. DVD ALL [ALL]: Repeats the all titles/tracks. ACD -RWVR [Track]: Repeats the current track.
Special Playback Options If a menu screen is displayed DVD In some cases, the disc menu might appear instead. DVD Use the b B v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. Camera Angle DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. Press DISPLAY twice then select the Angle icon during playback.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files Music List menu options 1. Press v / V to select a track/file or folder on the [Music List] menu then press ENTER. The Recorder can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read [MP3/WMA audio file requirement] on right. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Music] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER.
V iewing a JPEG files This unit can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 36. Photo List menu options 1. Use v V b B to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [Photo] > [DISC] or [USB] and press ENTER. 3. Use v V b B to select a file or folder and press ENTER. 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
View Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu. 2. Press ENTER. Photo file requirement File extensions “.jpg” Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders) 3. Use b / B / v / V to set the options. [Object] option: • [Selected] Views slide show only selected files. • [All] Views slide show all files.
• The displayed times for recording and time remaining may not always add up to exactly the length of the disc. About DVD recording • The recording time available may decrease if you heavily edit a disc. • If using a DVD-RW disc, make sure you change the recording format (Video mode or VR mode) before you record anything on the disc. See page 26 (Initialize) for how to do this. • When using a DVD-R or DVD+R disc, you can keep recording until the disc is full, or until you finalize the disc.
Basic Recording from a TV Instant T imer Recording Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc or tape is full or you stop the recording. Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Switch on the Recorder, select the device (VCR or DVD) for recording and load a recordable disc or tape. Also make sure that the TV input is set to this recorder. 1.
T imer Recording The Timer Recording function allows you to record up to 16 programs within a period of one month. 4. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). • b / B (left/right) – Move the cursor left/right • v / V (up/down) – Change the setting at the current cursor position. 1. Press HOME and the Home menu appears. 2. Select [TV] > [Timer Record] and press ENTER. • Press RETURN (O) to return to the [Timer Record List] menu. 5. Press ENTER to save the program. 6.
AV1 T imer Recording using Set-Top Channel option 10. Press ENTER to save the program. 1. Connect a Set-Top Box as shown on page 18. Notes: • You must insert a recordable disc or tape. 2. Make the necessary settings for the connection as shown on page 25. 11. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Timer Record List] menu. • 3. Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: Playing while you are recording RAM • There is no disc (or tape) loaded. • A non-recordable disc (or tape) is loaded. • Disc Protect is set to [ON] in the Disc menu (see page 26). While recording (in DVD mode) • There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+RW, DVD+R(DL)) recorded on the disc. 1. Press PLAY (N). Start play of the title you are recording.
Dubbing from DVD to VCR Dubbing from VCR to DVD You can copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape using the DUBBING button. You can copy the contents of a VHS tape to a DVD using the DUBBING button. This allows you to archive your old VHS tapes to DVD. 1. Insert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck. 2. Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 1. Insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD deck and close the disc tray. 3.
Recording from External Components Simultaneous Play and Record You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to any of the Recorder’s external inputs. You can play a DVD during the VCR recording, press DVD to change DVD mode and perform the DVD playback. 1. Make sure that the component you want to record from is connected properly to the Recorder. See page 17. Notes: • You cannot play or record both DVD and VCR at the same time. 2.
Recording from DV Input 1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 17. Before DV dubbing 2. Press INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals. This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
Editing T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview 1 2 3 4 5 67 Using the Title List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. You can directly edit the Original content of the disc, or you can create and edit a Playlist.
VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing Titles, Chapters and Parts Titles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts.
Making a New Playlist -RWVR RAM Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title or chapter are put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later - see [Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter] on page 48). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in the Original. However, if you add more chapter markers to the Original later, these are not automatically copied over into the Playlist title.
Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the remaining time available for recording increases. Titles/chapters deleted from the Original are also removed from the Playlist.
Naming a T itle You can name the titles. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Edit] > [Title Name] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. Notes: • Names can be up to 32 characters long. • For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set.
Moving a Playlist Chapter -RWVR RAM Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V to select [Move] option from Playlist options then press ENTER.
Divide One T itle Into Two +RW Combining Two Chapters Into One -RWVR +RW +R RAM Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. Use this function to combine two adjacent chapters into one. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 1. On the Chapter List menu, select the second chapter of the two chapters you want to combine then press ENTER The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2.
Overwriting Recording +RW To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 2. On DVD mode, press TITLE in Play mode or Stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display the TITLE LIST menu. 3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Reference Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Multi-brand Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling other TVs with the Multi-brand Remote Control You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Correction No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Abnormal or no picture. The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. The video cable is not connected securely. Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
Symptom Correction No disc is inserted. No tape is inserted. Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and Regional code.) The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the playback side down. The disc is not placed within the guide. Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The Rating level is set.
Correction Cause Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. Antenna or cables are loose. Tighten connections or replace cable. Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. Try [Auto Channel Set] options; see page 21 for details. Can’t play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player. The disc was recorded in Video mode. Finalize the disc; see page 26. Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. No solution.
Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V, 60 Hz Power consumption 32W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 78.5 X 260 mm (16.9 x 3.1 x 10.2 inches) (w x h x d) Net Weight (approx.) 5.8 kg (12.
DVD Specifications Laser system Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz, CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio More than 95dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.008% Dynamic range More than 90 dB Inputs ANTENNA IN VIDEO IN (AV1,2) AUDIO IN (AV1,2) DV IN USB IN Antenna or CATV input, 75 ohms 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative, RCA jack x 2 - 6.0 dBm more than 47 kohms, RCA jack (L, R) x 2 4 pin (IEEE 1394 standard) 4 pin (USB 1.
LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
