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LG RC 897T
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Approximate retail price:
$280
Summary: A progressive-scan DVD recorder/VCR with built-in tuner and pseudo-HD upconversion.
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Type: DVD recorders with built-in VCR
Specs
info Disc capacity 1
info Single-side DVD recording times (min./max., hrs.) 1/14
info Hard-drive capacity NA
info Hard-drive recording times (min./max., hrs.) NA
Features
info Built-in tuner Yes
info Set-top box control Yes
info Progressive-scan Yes
info Pseudo HD up-conversion Yes
info Maximum up-conversion resolution 1080p
info Records to DVD-R Yes
info Records to DVD-R DL No
info Records to DVD-RW (video) Yes
info Records to DVD-RW (VR) Yes
info Records to DVD+R Yes
info Records to DVD+R DL Yes
info Records to DVD+RW Yes
info Records to DVD-RAM Yes
info Records S-VHS tapes No
info Plays DVD-R discs Yes
info Plays DVD-RW discs (video mode) Yes
info Plays DVD-RW discs (VR mode) Yes
info Plays DVD+R discs Yes
info Plays DVD+RW discs Yes
info Plays DVD-RAM discs Yes
info Plays CD Audio discs Yes
info Plays CD-R audio discs Yes
info Plays CD-RW audio discs Yes
info Plays MP3 audio files on CDs Yes
info Plays WMA files Yes
info Reads JPEG image files Yes
info Plays DVD-Audio discs No
info Plays SACD discs No
info Plays video CDs No
info Plays DIVX discs No
info S-VHS Tape SQPB Playback Yes
info Simultaneous record/playback Yes
info Internal dubbing DVD/VCR
info Interactive electronic program guide None
info CPRM compatible NS
info Built-in multichannel audio decoder output None
info Audio dynamic range control Yes
info Virtual surround sound No
info Screen saver No
info Universal remote Yes
Connections
info HDMI output Yes
info Component-video output Yes
info Coaxial digital-audio out Yes
info Optical digital-audio out Yes
info Front-panel A/V input Yes
info Digital camcorder DV in Yes
info S-video output Yes
info S-video input No
info Composite video output Yes
info Composite video input Yes
info DVD antenna output No
info Other connections USB port
Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.)
General Information
Manufacturer LG Electronics
Manufacturer Website Address www.lge.com
Product Model RC897T
Product Name RC897T DVD/VCR Combo
Product Type DVD Player/VCR
Technical Information
Number of Discs 1
Media Formats CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, VHS, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R, DVD-RAM
Dual-Layer Media Supported Yes
Video
Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL
Digital Tuner ATSC
Video Formats MPEG-4
Scan Format 1080p
Scanning Modes Progressive Scan
Audio
Sound System DTS
Audio Formats WMA
Image
Image Formats JPEG
Interfaces/Ports
Component Video Yes
Composite Video Yes
HDMI Yes
FireWire/i.LINK Yes
USB Yes
Digital Audio Optical Out Yes
Physical Characteristics
Height 3.1"
Width 16.9"
Depth 10.2"
Weight (Approximate) 9.30 lb
Miscellaneous
Package Contents
  • RC897T DVD/VCR Combo
  • 2 x AA Batteries
  • A/V Cable (RCA Type)
  • RF Cable
  • Set-Top Box Controller
  • User Manual English
  • QSG English (Quick Start Guide)
  • Warranty Card English
  • Customer Registration Card English
  • Universal Remote Control
  • Warranty
    Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
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