LG rc897t VCR/DVD player will not complete the power up sequence. When powered on, the Tape motor starts for a few seconds, the HELLO comes on for about one minute then goes to dashed lines at the bottom but nothing works. Pressing the door button on the DVD only starts up the same sequecne. Removing the powere cord and holding the power button for about a minute does not help.

Try using the Common Keys such as Power, Volume Up, Volume Down etc. If it works, you'll be able to use it.

The second post seems to supply a solution.
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdhacks/lg-rc897t/9605

"Region code posted by blueskip, August 17 2007:

Click the HOME button on the remote with the unit in 480i resolution
Click the setup page
Click Start
Click TV Aspect
highlight the 16x9 wide aspect ratio
enter on remote control this coded sequence:
1397139

Edit specific "Options"

Option 2: 35 (enables Divx/Xvid playback)
Option 4: ff (enables Vcd and SVCD playback)
Option 5: ff (enables region free playback (region 0) DVD playback)
Option 6: ce (enables Insignia brand startup logo on boot)
Option 6: c0 (enables LG brand startup logo on boot)

nicemarmot adds: must power down after enabling region free playback and
re-start."

Hello
Power cords can be bought from most of the electronci sparepart shops at your town. OK

www.retrevo.com > LG Manuals > LG DVD Players Manuals

For VHS to DVD, put the tape to dub in the VHS slot and a blank DVD in the DVD tray. Make sure the DVD is compatible with the DVD recorder (see the recommended disc list) and is unfinalized if you are using a R/W disc. Close the tray. Set the unit to VCR mode with the DVD/VCR button. Advance the tape to the place that you want the recording to start. Then press the Dubbing button (either on the remote or the unit itself). Select the recording mode (SP, LP etc), highlight Dubbing then press Enter or Dubbing. Press Stop to interrupt the recording.

For DVD to VHS, put a blank tape in the VCR (make sure the protection tab has not been broken off) and the DVD to duplicate in the DVD tray and close the tray. Put the unit in DVD mode by pressing the DVD/VCR button. Find the point at which you want to start recording the DVD. Again press Dubbing and set up the recording mode and highlight Dubbing and press Enter or Dubbing.

Note that copyprotected content can not be recorded.

The manual for this recorder is on the right side of the page here: http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/video/LG-dvd-recorder-RC897T.jsp . See page 48 for the screen captures of setting the recording mode part of the dubbing procedure.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

magnavox blue ray turns on and then says hello and turns off..

Changed the two cables to heavier duty ones. No other steps needed.

You can reset the unit as follows:

1. Press and hold the Power button or at least 5 seconds. This will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on.
2. Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.
   

remove cassette mechanisum and clean all the sensor's

I believe Viore is the same as Samsung. I only noticed this by accident as I bought a Viore TV and my friend bought a Samsung and I noticed both remotes were identical. I tried the Samsung codes and the remote worked. Good luck! Kevin