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LG RC897T DVD Recorder / VCR Combo

 
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Key Features
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • Video Upconversion: 720p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
  • 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
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LG RC897T DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
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Product Description

 
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.
 
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Average Rating: 2.0
 
Based on 4 reviews
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Pros
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Multiple Formats (1)
  • Easy To Use (1)
Cons
  • Difficult Setup (1)
  • Difficult To Use (1)
  • Lacks features (1)
  • Poor Quality (1)
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  • Bedroom (2)
  • Office (2)
  • Movies (1)
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Great product to transfer videos and record off Tivo

Date of Review:  Jul 20, 2008
The Bottom Line: Great product that is easy to use once you figure it out initially. Good product that allows lots of recording options (VHS-DVD dub, record from TV/camcorder/TIVO)
Review: 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!...
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  4.0

by: miskate4
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Saves $$$$ if you are considering...
Cons
A little time consuming to set up and...
 

I'm Very Disappointed

Date of Review:  Sep 16, 2008
The Bottom Line: I would have liked to have seen a few more reviews before purchase.
Would not buy again. If you want to record and watch I would avoid it.
Review: I bought this model to replace the previous LG DVD/VHS recorder that, after 5 months, wouldn't read, play, FF or rewind DVDs properly without freezing up.
After one week the new model (RC897T) started to shut down timer recordings from regular...
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  2.0

by: kandtj-2
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Setup is easy and the last model played...
Cons
Can't use both sides at once to watch...
 

Poor Quality and high price

Date of Review:  Nov 3, 2008
Review: This is the 3rd LG DVD Recorder I've owned and they have all turned out to be junk. I guess I keep buying LG since I like some of their other products, but this will defentley be the last home audio piece I will by from LG.

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  1.0

by: boonedog
Recommended to buy: No

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It has several really cool features and...
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Poor reliability, high price and bad...
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN RC897T

Key Features
DVD Type   DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Number of Discs   1
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion   720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
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

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
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
Front Panel Composite Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input • USB 1.1

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

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
UPC 719192173231
Product ID 59126931
 
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Super multi DVD recorder/VCR with digital tuner 1080p up-conversion via HDMI output Digital cable/satellite box controller Digital Camcorder input for convenient recording and editing with DV 1394 LG Simplink connectivity of other LG products using HDMI connection, Platforms: Windows
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LG DVD/VCR Combo - RC897T
The versatile LG Super-Multi DVD recorder/VCR with digital tuner is a DVD recorder, a VCR, and a digital TV tuner?all in one space-saving unit. Record from DVD to videotape, and videotape to recordable DVD, all at an up-scaled rate of 1080p.
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