Technical Specifications for theRC278 DVD & VCR Player

 For a recorder that covers all bases, check out the LG RC278. This combi not only plays both DVDs and videos, but will also record on both formats. The added flexibility makes it possible to watch a DVD whilst recording a favourite TV program on the VCR. Furthermore, if you want to transfer DVDs to video or vice versa a one touch dubbing button makes it a quick and simple process.
The RC278's talents continue with its super multi-format recording. You can take your pick of DVD-/+R and DVD-/+RW; the RC278 will record with them all. Similarly, when it comes to playback the LG is equally impressive. Amongst its many talents is the ability to playback DivX discs - ideal for web video downloads.
In addition to offering unparalleled recording flexibility, the RC278 provides good quality recordings from both formats. Video benefits from the six head cluster and Nicam stereo sound, whilst the DVFX recording system is a big plus for the DVD.
With a recorder like this, you may well want to record from other sources, too. Thanks to a multitude of inputs, including DV, this is a task that's ably performed by the flexible LG.
For all your recording needs, the LG RC278 really does do it all.

Recording

• Simultaneous Record & Play VCR Recording & DVD Play only
• Super Multi DVD Recording DVD-RAM/+RW/-RW/+R/-R/+R DL 4.7GB DVD Max 11 Hr Recording
• DVFX Recording Process / RGB Recording RGB In · TrueView Pro · PerfectView Pro· TrueScan Pro
• Easy Recording · Graphical Navigation

Viewing

• Progressive Scan
• Maximum Playback Compatibility (DivX)

Sharing

• One Touch Dubbing  
• DV IN Connection

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Digital Home Entertainment Systems Glossary:

 

Home Entertainment Detailed Main Features

 

Recording  

DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial) Recording:-

DVB-T signal guarantees pure digital recording. By eliminating the data signal loss occurring in conventional analogue to digital and digital to analogue converting processes, LG DVB-T DVD Recorder+HDD provides you with true digital picture and sound. Once a digital broadcast is recorded, it can appreciate the quality on a LG HD- ready TV and utilise the HDMI cable with 1080i up scaling.

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) will help you to check next 8-days of broadcasting scheduled, get concise information on a certain program and allow you to record your choice of programs without the need of complicated time settings.

LG DVB-T DVD Recorder+HDD are equipped with a Common Interface to bring you various new broadcasting services. 

Enjoy Longer Recording Time & Vast Capacity  

Extended Capacity of 250GB HDD & DVD

Superb digital recording technology extends recording time of a 250GB HDD and provide up to 726 hours, which is equivalent to about 435 movies, 484 football matches or 726 TV programs in MLP (Maximum Long Play) mode. Or you could store approximately 62,000 MP3 music files or 250,000 JPEG photos. Additionally LG's unique MPEG4 recording technology is available in DVD Recorder+HDD models.

With a regular DVD, you may record up to 11 hours of footage with a LG DVD Recorder, which is the same capacity as using 8.5GB, DVD+R Double Layer in MLP mode. This is approximately twice the capacity of a conventional DVD recorder.

Maintaining the true-to-life pictures with the unique algorithm of picture quality compensation, LG DVD Recorders will provide you with ever longer recording time. 

Imagine You Can Control Live TV!  

Advanced Time-Shift / Clip Recording / Chasing Playback

LG's Advanced Time-Shift will automatically start when HDD built-in recorder is powered on, and store up to a maximum of 6 hours of live broadcasting on the HDD. It's easy to pause and rewind Live TV with LG's Advanced Time-Shift.

It stops when other functions like Home Menu or Set-up is used and resumes when the recorder stays idle. Press the SCAN button to find the part you have left off.

You can easily edit the programs recorded in Time-Shift mode by using the Clip Recording function to remove commercials or rearrange the program order.

You can also play back a program in 'timer recording' mode before finalising the recording. With Chasing Playback, you can play it from the beginning while it continues to record to the end. 

Recording While Viewing  

Simultaneous Record & Play

Simultaneous Record & Playback function allows you to record a TV program onto one recording media while you enjoy digital entertainment stored in another source. For example, you can record a TV program onto the built-in HDD while watching a DVD title or pre-recorded programs in your HDD. You can even enjoy MP3 music or JPEG picture files stored in external storage devices while recording a TV program onto the built-in HDD or a DVD disc.

With this function, you can watch last week's episode while recording this week's episode. 

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Enjoy a Fully Compatible Digital Recording Experience  

Super-Multi DVD Recording

Delivering full compatibility with all currently available DVD recording formats: DVD-RAM, DVD+RW/+R, DVDRW/- R and DVD+R Double Layer. With the widest variety of recording options, LG DVD Recorders provide full digital video recording capability, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the benefits of each recording format. 

For the Best Picture Quality  

DVFX Recording

LG Digital DVD Recorders are equipped with DVFX recording technology to serve you with the best DVD recording picture. DVFX, a patented video processing algorithm is composed of 3 unique steps designed to provide the highest digital picture quality for recording and viewing. 

True View Pro:

True View Pro eliminates random noise inherent in analogue video sources by MCTF (Motion-Compensated Temporal Filtering). MCTF, an advanced 3D digital video pre-filtering process, removes colour breaks and jitters from original video signals by frame-by-frame filtering before the signals are processed in the main chipset. 

Perfect View Pro:

Minimising distortion, loss of detail and blocky images of conventional recording, Perfect View Pro, the high-density compression technology of DVFX, processes and stores digital video data in the most efficient way. 

True Scan Pro:

MADI (Motion-Adaptive De-Interlacing) of True Scan Pro makes digital video pictures clearer than ever. MADI artificially adjusts uneven lines and irregular colours to offer the best progressive-scan screen. The high quality de-interlacing of True Scan Pro will prove its merit when watching dynamic motions like football matches. 

For Convenient Recording  

Easy Graphical Navigator

LG's Easy Graphical Navigator is elaborately designed to provide you with easier than ever digital recording entertainment. Home Menu tool-bar on the screen will give you a quick and easy access to a variety of smart functions for frequently used features. 

Enjoy Razor-Sharp Pictures and Realistic Sounds  

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with 1080i Up-Conversion

HDMI is the most advanced way of connecting digital AV devices to cutting-edge display panels such as Plasma TV or LCD TV. HDMI maximises the quality of digital picture and sound, and can act as a replacement for up to 15 types of current analogue connections. It directly transfers digital audio and video signals and minimises loss of signal quality issues associated in a traditional digital-analogue converting process.

LG Home AV Systems can up-scale the 576i SD signal to 1080i HD signal and transfers this through the HDMI digital connection.

Also the HDMI connection can support and transfer a high quality picture and sound with a cable length of up to 40 meters making it possible to use in public commercial places. 

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With Optimised Viewing  

Play-list Playback & Picture-in-Picture

For customised and flexible playback, you can create play-lists with your favourite material contained on the DVD or on the HDD by skipping unwanted scenes or rearranging the order of program. The Play-lists can be easily edited using functions like naming, combining, dividing, deleting and adding titles and chapters.

With the Picture-in-Picture feature, you can now keep your eye on your favourite TV program whilst watching a DVD movie. The size and location of the sub-picture can easily be adjusted using the remote control, giving you the flexibility control what you watch with ease. 

Enjoy Empowered HDD Dubbing  

DVD ?? HDD?? USB

LG Home AV Systems with built-in HDD enable transfer between HDD and DVD. Build up your HDD home AV collection with various contents. 

HDD to DVD:

LG Home AV Systems with built-in HDD transfer the recordings from the HDD to DVD at up to x130 normal speed. For example, one hour’s content can be copied to DVD in 27 seconds. LG's unique algorithm of picture quality compensation will help you to have vivid and sharp pictures. Conveniently record your favourite programs onto HDD and copy them to DVD to keep them forever. 

DVD to HDD:

Copy DVDs, DivX Movies, MP3 and JPEG files onto your HDD* 

HDD to USB:

Transfer still pictures from the HDD to an external storage device through the USB connection and enjoy them with portable devices or a PC. 

USB to HDD:

DivX Movies, MP3, WMA and JPEG files in a storage device can be added to your HDD.

* Due to Copy Protection, Licensed DVD Titles can not be moved to HDD and DivX movies or MP3 music files once stored in HDD can not be transferred to external storage devices through USB connection. 

Keep Your Memories Forever   

DVD ??VHS One Touch Dubbing

Make a copy of your memories from VHS to DVD and keep them forever!

Easily copy from DVD to VHS or from VHS to DVD at the touch of a button located on the front panel or on the remote controller. When you dub from VHS to DVD, random noise and colour irregularities are reduced using DVFX True View Pro.

*Only available in DVD Recorder+VCR 

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Total Compatibility with New Digital Media  

USB Plus

External storage devices which are equipped with USB connectivity can be supported in LG's digital technology.

The Graphical Navigator in Home Menu will guide you through the steps to playback the contents and transfer them into your HDD. 

Edit Your Home Movie  

DV IN (IEEE1394) Connection

More than any other connection, DV IN (IEEE1394) supports the fast and safe transfer of digital AV data from a camcorder.

Simply connect your digital camcorder to the DV IN terminal of a LG DVD Recorder and transfer or edit your pictures and images with ease.

LG DVD Recorder+VCR allows you to record and edit onto both DVD and VHS. Simply select the most convenient way to keep your memories forever; either VHS or DVD. 

For Convenient Editing  

Easy Graphical Navigator

With LG's Easy Graphical Navigator, your digital data will be flawlessly edited and transferred in the most convenient way. It couldn't be easier and simpler with the clear navigation structure and convenient control.

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