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LG RC897T DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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LG RC897T DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3 WMA JPEG
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
  • Video Upconversion: 720p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
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LG RC897T DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

Record to a variety of DVD formats and a whole lot more with the RC897T. It records to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R Dual Layer and DVD-RAM discs. It also features a hi-fi VCR. You can dub from one to the other, while enjoying 1080p upconversion via the HDMI output to a compatible television. There's even a front DV input for easy camcorder hookup.

Product Review Summary

2.4
Based on 12 user reviews
33% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Simple Setup (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Multiple Formats (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Difficult To Use (2)
  • Difficult Setup (2)
  • Basic features (1)
  • Limited Formats (1)
  • Lacks features (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
  • none (1)
Good For
  • Movies (4)
  • Home (3)
  • Bedroom (2)
  • Office (2)
  • Travel (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

3

Great product to transfer videos and record off Tivo

bymiskate4 Jul 20, 2008
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Saves $$$$ if you are considering paying a service to dub home movies
Cons A little time consuming to set up and figure out (what electronic doesn't?)
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this DVD/VHS combo recorder in May 2008 in order to transfer my home videos from VHS to DVD. I didn't realize that there were recorders out there to accomplish this. I almost went to a business and paid $20 per DVD/home video transfer!

My husband hooked up the recorder to... Read full review »

1

madashell!!!!

byirishmom62 Jan 29, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros NONE!
Cons It was a complete waste of money.
Recommended it? No

This product is a piece of crap. I had never bought an LG product before this and will NEVER purchase one again. I bought this DVD/VCR recorder combo after I bought a new HD TV. The "experts" at Best Buy recommended it. It gave me problems from the very begining. It would only record 15 minutes of... Read full review »

2

lg dvd/vcr combo

byzzzforce Aug 16, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros easy set up
Cons breaks down fast
Recommended it? No

after 1 year this product shut down. both vcr and dvd
quit working. LG does not back up thier products.
DO NOT BUY!! Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN RC897T

Key Features

Number of Discs 1
Progressive Scan With Progressive Scan
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • DVD-RAM • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File Formats MP3 • WMA • JPEG
DVD Type DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Video Upconversion 720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)

Video

Video Output System PAL • NTSC

Audio

Surround Sound Built-In DTS Decoder • Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Audio DAC 16 bit / 48 kHz

Connections

Inputs Composite x 1 • Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1
Front Panel Composite Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input • USB 1.1
Outputs Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1

Convenience

Remote Control Universal
OSD Yes: English, French, Spanish

Recorder

Recordable Media DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • DVD+R DL
VCR Video heads 4

Dimensions

Weight 9.3 lb.
Depth 3.1 in.
Height 10.2 in.
Width 16.9 in.

Other Features

Brand LG

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 719192173231
Product ID 59126931
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