Connection and setting, Connecting an – LG RC897T User Manual

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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.

Make sure the Recorder is connected directly to the TV and tune the TV to the correct video input channel.
Do not connect the Recorder’s AUDIO OUTPUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.
Do not connect the Recorder via another VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.
The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. Position the units away
from each other or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

Connecting an

Antenna or Cable TV

a Antenna

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

b Cable TV

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 CATV channel

Tune the TV to the Recorder output channel (CH 3 or 4).

Set the Recorder channel selector to the cable output channel. (Example: CH3)

Select a channel using the cable converter.

With this connection, you cannot record one program while viewing another.
If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not necessary to do Auto Channel Set.

Notes

Connection and Setting

Rear of Recorder

Antenna