LG RC897T User Manual

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RC897T

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER­VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (serv­icing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book
case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reli­able operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings
should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur­er's instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION:CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSER TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully
and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact
an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.
Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splash­ing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no addi­tional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets,
loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or dam­aged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could
result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance,
and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue
use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement
part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where
the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily
accessible.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi­sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Phone: [phone].

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manu­facturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete out­let.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Copyrights

 Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are

advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are
making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlaw­ful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy­right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless other­wise authorized by Macrovision corporation. Reverse engineering or disas­sembly is prohibited.

 CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVI-

SION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY
CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF
525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFI­NITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV
SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p DVD+VCR RECORDER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents

Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Hooking up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Operating USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auto setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the Home Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjust the SETUP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22

Displaying disc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Play a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Play a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Playing MPEG4 movie files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Listening to a music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Viewing a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Editing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-34

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Cover

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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Before you start

Recordable and Playable discs

This unit can play and record all widely-used DVD types. The table below shows some specific compatibility differences depending on the disc types.

Playable discs

The table below shows the file formats and media types that this unit can playback.

DVD Audio CD Data disc (MPEG4, JPEG, MP3 or WMA)

Symbol used in
this manual

Logos

Characteristics

WMAMP3

JPEG

MPEG4ACDDVD

Music CDs or CD-R/RWs
in music CD format that
can be purchased

Discs such as movies
that can be
purchased or rented.

CD-R/CD-RW/DVD discs that contain
MPEG4, JPEG, MP3 or WMA files.

DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R(DL) DVD+RW

Symbol used in
this manual

Logos

Re-Writable

Formatting Mode
(new discs)

Editing

Play on other
players

Recommended
discs

No Yes Yes No No Yes

Video mode Video mode VR mode Auto Auto Auto

Limited Yes Yes Limited Limited Yes

The player must be compatible with corresponding media and the media has to be finalized.

Mitsubishi(8x,16x) Mitsubishi(4x) Mitsubishi(3x) Mitsubishi(8, 16x)

Mitsubishi(2.4x, 8x)

Mitsubishi(4x)

Verbatim(8x,16x) Verbatim(4x) Maxell(5x) Verbatim(8x,16x) HP(4x)

JVC(4x) Verbatim(4x)

Maxell(4x) Ricoh(4x)

+RW+R+RRAM-RW

Video

-RW

VR

-R

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Notes on discs

 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.

 Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the record-

ed side) of a disc.

 Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing

so may result in malfunctions.

 Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs

(CD-R/RW or DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.

 DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal

computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or
dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the Unit’s lens.

 If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a

compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the
settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the
software publisher for more detailed information.)

 This unit requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards

in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are auto­matically set to these standards. There are many different types of record­able disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these
require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible
playback.

 Customers should note that permission is required in order to download

MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to
grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copy­right owner.

Restrictions on copying

Some video material is copy-once protected: Such material cannot be copied to
VHS Tape or DVD. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some
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.

 PAL fo rmat signals from the analog or the DV inputs is not recorded correct-

ly with this unit.

About the Symbol Display

“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the
function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

Regional Codes

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play
only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

 Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible

on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc
cannot play.

 If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from the unit, the mes-

sage “Incorrect region code. Can’t play back” appears on the TV screen.

Remote Control Operation

Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert R03
(size AAA) battery with 3 and # matched correctly.

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Remote control

        a        

POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
DVD: Selects the unit’s mode to DVD.
VCR: Selects the unit’s mode to VCR.
EJECT, OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray, and

ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.
DASH (-): Enters a channel number for multiple channels

such as 2-1, 2-2, etc.

INPUT: Changes the input source (Tuner, AV1-2, or DV IN).
TV Control Buttons: You can control the sound level, input

source, selects TV’s channel and power switch of your TV.

        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 (. / >): Go to next or previous chapter or track.
PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback or recording temporarily.
PLAY (N): Starts playback.
STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.

        c        

HOME:

Accesses or removes the HOME menu.

DISC MENU/LIST: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. Switches
between Title List-Original and Title List-Playlist menu.

DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.
RETURN (O): Removes the on-screen displays.
b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down):

Used to navigate on-screen displays.

ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection.

CH/TRK (+/-): Scans up or down through memorized chan-

nels and adjust tracking.

FAV. CH (+/-): Tunes to your favorite channels.

AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.

SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.
ZOOM: Enlarges DVD video image.

I.SKIP (INSTANT SKIP): Skips 30 seconds forward during

playback.

        d        

REC (z): Starts recording.
REC MODE: Selects the recording mode.
DUBBING: Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD)

.

TITLE: Displays the disc’s Title menu, if available.
PLAY MODE: Selects a play mode.
MARKER: Marks any point during playback.
SEARCH: Displays Marker Search menu.
THUMBNAIL: Selects a thumbnail picture.
CHP. ADD: Inserts a chapter marker when playing/recording.

*

:

Feature is not available.

TIMESHIFT: To play the title being recorded and also cur­rently being recorded appears as PIP.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the Marker Search menu.

Setting up the remote to control your TV

You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate
manufacturer code.

While holding down TV POWER button, and press the man­ufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see
the table below). Release the TV POWER button to com­plete setting.

Manufacturer Code Number

LG / GoldStar 1 (Default), 2
Zenith 1, 3, 4
Samsung 6, 7
Sony 8, 9
Hitachi 4

Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on
the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.
When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number
you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appro­priate code number again.

a

b

c

d

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Main Unit

a11/ I (POWER)

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c DVD (Z)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

d Display window

Shows the current status of the recorder.

e Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

f USB Port

Connect a USB Memory Stick.

g DV IN

Connect the DV output of a digital camcorder.

h AV IN 2 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right))

Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/
Monitor, VCR, Camcorder, etc.).

i VCR (Z)

Ejects the tape in the VCR deck.

j N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.
Pause playback or recording temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

k x (STOP)

Stops playback or recording.

l z (REC)

Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time.

m CH (V / v )

Scans up or down through memorized channels.

n DUBBING

Press to copy DVD to VCR (or VCR to DVD).

o DVD/VCR

Toggles control between the DVD deck and the VCR deck.

p RES.

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT OUTPUT jacks.

-

HDMI: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

- COMPONENT: 480p, 480i

DV IN

2

CH

CH

/ I

abcdefghi

jkl m n o p

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Hooking up the unit

a Antenna connection

Connect the Terrestrial
TV antenna to the
ANTENNA IN jack on
the unit.
If your antenna cable is
flat wire type, use a 300­ohm to 75-ohm antenna
adapter.

b Antenna connection to

your TV

Connect one end of the RF
cable to ANTENNA OUT jack
on the unit and other end to
ANTENNA IN jack on your
TV.
Passes the signal from the
ANTENNA IN jack to your
TV/monitor.

c Audio/Video connection

Connect one end of the
video(yellow) cable to the
VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the
unit and other end to the
VIDEO INPUT jack on your
TV.
Connect one ends of the
audio cables (red and white)
to the analog AUDIO OUT­PUT jack on the unit and
other ends to the AUDIO
INPUT jack on your TV.

d Power cord connection

Connect the mains lead to
the AC IN terminal on the
unit. Then plug the power
cord into the mains.

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Hooking up the unit - more you can do

Connecting a Cable Box

If a cable box is required for reception the cable channels, connect a coaxial
cable from the wall jack to the IN connector on the cable box and a coaxial
cable from the OUT connector on the cable box to the ANT. IN on the recorder.

To view or record a cable channel through RF output from the cable box, tune
the recorder to the cable box output channel (usually channel 3 or 4). Select a
channel using the cable box. With this connection, you cannot record one chan­nel while viewing another.

Component connection

Connect one end of the component (Y PB PR) cable to the COMPONENT
OUTPUT jack on the unit and other end to the COMPONENT INPUT jack on
your TV.
Connect one end of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO
OUTPUT jacks on the unit and other end to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on your
TV.

If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take
advantage of the unit’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution
possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture
will appear scrambled with the progressive signal.
Set the resolution to 480p using RES. button on the front panel for progressive
signal.

S-Video connection

Connect one end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the
unit and other end to the S-Video INPUT jack on your TV.
Connect one ends of the audio cables (red and white) to the analog AUDIO
OUTPUT jack on the unit and other ends to the AUDIO INPUT jack on your TV.

Digital audio connection

Connecting to an amplifier/receiver, Dolby Digital/MPEG/DTS decoder or other
equipment with a digital input.

Connect one end of the digital audio cables (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to the digi­tal audio output jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on the unit and other end to the
digital audio input jack (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) on your amplifier.

This recorder does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound
track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a
DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorder’s digital audio outputs.

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HDMI connection

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the unit and
other end to the HDMI INPUT jack on your TV.

When you use the HDMI connection, you can change the resolution (480i,
480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p) for the HDMI output using RES. button.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a
single digital connection for use with DVD Players, Set-Top Boxes, and other AV
devices.
HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted
and received.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video
plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio, HDMI features include
uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second, one
connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication
between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Note on HDMI connection

 If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set

the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page

18). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96
kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

 If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the

[Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See
page 18).

 If your TV is not equipped with a DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to

[OFF] on the setup menu (See page 18). To enjoy DTS multi channel
surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible receiver via
one of this unit’s digital audio outputs.

 If a device with HDMI connection is not equipped with DTS decoder, the

message is displayed with DTS signal detection. Change the audio
source to solve this symptom using AUDIO.

 If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable.

 Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector

may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit and
then turn it on again.

 When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the

followings:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on
the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch
on this unit.

- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

- The connected device is compatible with 720(1440)x480i, 720x480p,
1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

 Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.

- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when
this unit and an LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI con­nection.

• Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip,
Stop, Power Off, etc.

• Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

• LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

TV

Recorder

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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.

Connect the plug of the IR control cable
to the IR TRANSMITTER jack on the
Recorder.

Find the Set-Top Box IR Sensor. Refer to
“How to find the IR sensor on the Set­Top Box” on right.

On the IR control cable, attach the adhe­sive tape (included) to the flat surface
just below the IR Blaster on the IR con­trol cable.

Place the IR Blaster in front of the IR
sensor on your Set-Top Box approxi­mately one inch away from the remote
sensor.

After connecting, make the necessary
setting (page 21).

Note on IR control cable connection

 If your Set-Top Box does not have Audio/Video Out jacks, you cannot

use the AV1 timer recording using this connection.

 Important, for the Recorder to record programs received through the Set-

Top Box, the Set-Top box must remain turned on at all times.

 If your Set-Top Box has IR and RF control together, set the control to IR

on the Set-Top box to use this IR connection

 Do not connect an accessory other than the supplied IR control cable to

the IR TRANSMITTER jack.

 Do not cover the transmitter.
 Not all Set-Top Box devices will work with this Recorder.
 Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected Set-Top Box as well.
 Do not use RF coaxial cable to connect the Set-Top Box.
 Some programs may be copy-protected, the unit cannot record them.

How to find the IR sensor on the Set-Top Box

Turn off the Set-Top Box and hold the Remote Control of the Set-Top Box so
that it touches the front of the device.

Slowly move the Remote Control across the front of the device while pressing
POWER button On and Off.

You must press and release the POWER button each time you move the
Remote Control (holding down the button will not work).

When the cable box turns on, you have found the sensor. Remember the loca­tion of the sensor.

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Yes

No

Recommended Set-Top Box devices

 Cable Box: Motorola, Pioneer, Scientific Atlanta, Sony
 Satellite Box: DirecTV, Echostar, Dish NetWork, HTS, Hughes, JVC,

Proscan, RCA, Sony

 Digital Video Recorder: Tivo, DirecTV, Dish NetWork, Scientific

Atlanta, Motorola, Hughes, Humax, Philips, Sony

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Cable Box,
Satellite Box
Digital Video Recorder or

ANTENNA OUT

Other Set-Top Boxes

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

OUT

IR Blaster

IR Control Cable

Front

Rear of Recorder