Panasonic Tv Dvd Ram Vcr Combination Pv Dr2714 Operating Instructions

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TV Operation
MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System
The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen 
displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “  ” mark 
while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To 
change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Audio Mode 
for TV Viewing” section.
1  Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal 
being received.
„ MTS Stereo broadcast:
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select 
STEREO audio mode.
• If stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, select 
MONO audio mode for possible improvement.
„ SAP  broadcast:
Secondary Audio Program (sub language).
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.
1  Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as 
described above. (Arrow shows selection.)
•  Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.
•  “SAP” is selected with first press of AUDIO.
„ MONO  broadcast:
Normal monaural sound broadcast.
< Example >
Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS 
reproduction.-TV Noise Reduction is required for good 
stereo separation and audio fidelity.  is a registered 
trademark, and is licensed by  Technology Licensing.
„ MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast:
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and 
Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being 
received simultaneously. Select the STEREO or SAP audio 
mode.
        11:00AM   CH 08
   STOP            0:30
   STOP
  STEREO        VCR DVD
  SAP            EP  XP
  MONO
        11:00AM   CH 08
   STOP            0:30
   STOP
  STEREO        VCR DVD
  SAP            EP  XP
  MONO
        11:00AM   CH 08
   STOP            0:30
   STOP
  STEREO        VCR DVD
  SAP            EP  XP
  MONO
  STEREO
  SAP
  MONO
  STEREO
  SAP
  MONO
        11:00AM   CH 08
   STOP            0:30
   STOP
  STEREO        VCR DVD
  SAP            EP  XP
  MONO
DISPLAY
AUDIO
Receivable Broadcast Types
Audio Mode for TV Viewing
  STEREO
  SAP
  MONO 
						

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TV Timer Features
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PROG / 
CHECKSLEEP
ON-TIMER
Indicator ADD/DLT
ON TIMER
10:00AM CH 05
CANCEL:ADD/DLT
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 3 modes 
(TV, VCR Playback, or Disc.)Notes:
•  If no button on the Remote Control or unit is pressed within 60 minutes 
after unit turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.
•  If an interactive DVD (with menu) is played back using ON TIMER, the 
disc menu will continue to be displayed for operation purposes.
„ To Cancel ON-TIMER,
Repeat step 1. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in 
steps 2-3. Now, press RETURN to end. “ON TIMER END” 
briefly appears on-screen.
1  Press ON-TIMER to display ON TIMER screen.
2 Press 
x
z to select desired settings.•  When the setup is completed and press SET, “SET COMPLETED” is 
displayed.
„ To Make Corrections, use 
x
z and 
{
y to 
move back and correct.
3  Press RETURN to set ON TIMER.•  “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.
This unit can be set for auto power off.
1  Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time.
„ To  cancel, 
press SLEEP repeatedly until 0 appears.
2  The indication goes off a few seconds after the 
adjustment is finished. 
Note:•  Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.
•  Make sure a tape is inserted if 
Playback mode is selected.
•  Make sure a disc is inserted if 
Disc (DVD/CD) mode is selected.
ON TIMER
10:--AM CH --
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
ON-TIMER
Sleep Timer
3060
090
ON-TIMER mode selection order
CH01
CH125
DVD
VCR
Lowest
channel
Highest
channel
SLEEP TIMER 30
SELECT

x
z
{
y/
SET
RETURN
DISPLAY
ON-TIMER 
						

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TV Operation
Closed Caption System
Closed Caption is ...
This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to 
enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs 
with the volume muted.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
8  Press RETURN three times to return to the normal 
screen.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
4 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION”.
5  Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
6 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select mode.
Closed Caption Mode Feature
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
„ Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected TV programs is displayed. 
Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption) 
broadcasts.
„ Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2
Most of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station 
broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will 
appear in this space.
„ Caption  Mode:  OFF
Closed Caption/Text narration will not be displayed.
Notes:
•  The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both. 
Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings. 
•  The closed caption display may overlap the display of a Disc.
MUTE
OFFCAP C1
TEXT C2CAP C2TEXT C1
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
CAPTION
CAPTION MODE : OFF
CC ON MUTE : CAP C1
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
ACTION
SELECT

x
z
{
y/
SET
RETURN 
						

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Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE 
button is pressed for silence.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
Note:•  When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the 
closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption mode 
off. (See page 55.)
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
10  Press RETURN three times to return to the normal 
screen.
11  Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed 
captioning.
•  To cancel, press MUTE again.
4 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION”.
5  Press SET to display CAPTION screen.
6 Press 
x
z to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select “OFF.”
8 Press 
x
z to select “CC ON MUTE.”
9  Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.•  The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.
Caption On Mute Feature
Recording and Playing Back 
a Closed Caption/Text Program
NOCAP C1
CAP C2
„ Record:
Record normally. Closed Caption/Text signal, if present, is 
recorded automatically.
„ Playback:
Start playback. Perform steps to select desired caption mode.
„ CC ON MUTE: CAP C1 or C2
A narration of selected TV programs is displayed when 
MUTE button is pressed for silence.
„ CC ON MUTE: NO
A narration will not be displayed when MUTE button is 
pressed for silence.
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
CAPTION
CAPTION MODE : OFF
CC ON MUTE : CAP C1
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
CAPTION
CAPTION MODE : OFF
CC ON MUTE : CAP C1
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN 
						

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TV Operation
Video / Audio Setting
1  Do steps 1 - 5 at left.
2 Press 
x
z to select “AUDIO MENU.”
3  Press SET to select desired mode.
4  Press RETURN three times to end setup.
Notes:•  The effects of this feature on the signal are not output to the Audio/Video 
Output Connector.
•  When AUDIO MENU mode is “AUTO,” the AUDIO ADJUST setting will be 
“STANDARD.”
•  AUDIO MENU settings remain in memory.
•  VIDEO MENU settings do not remain in memory.
6 Press 
x
z to select “VIDEO MENU.”
7  Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.
8  Press RETURN three times to end setup.
NORMALFactory setting.
MOVIEPicture is adjusted for a movie-like feel.
NIGHTColor and picture intensity are adjusted to be 
easier on the eyes for night viewing.
This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for 
each program source.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
MUSICSound suited to music.
(Factory setting)
SPEECHSound suited to dialogue.
NORMAL
AUTO[Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control)] The sound level is 
automatically adjusted to suit the program source.
Low StandardHigh Volume level
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : NORMAL
Volume level
Low StandardHigh
TV TVCDAUDIO MENU : AUTO
MOVIESound suited to movies.
Video Menu
Audio Menu
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF
SURROUND :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF
SURROUND :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
ACTION
SELECT

x
z
{
y/
SET
RETURN 
						

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1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV 
screen.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
6 Press 
x
z to select “VIDEO ADJUST.”
7  Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen.
8 Press 
x
z to select an item.
9 Press 
{
y to adjust.
„ To Reset VIDEO Controls.
Press
x
z and SET to select and set “STANDARD.” All 
controls return to their factory settings.
10  Press RETURN four times to end setup.
COLOR ControlAdjust color intensity.
TINT ControlAdjust for natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS
ControlAdjust picture brightness.
PICTURE ControlAdjust picture intensity by adjusting 
both contrast and color level in the 
proper balance.
SHARPNESS
ControlIncreases or decreases the level of 
detail in the image.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV 
screen.
10  Press RETURN four times to end setup.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
6 Press 
x
z to select “AUDIO ADJUST.”
7  Press SET to display AUDIO ADJUST screen.
8 Press 
x
z to select an item.
9 Press 
{
y to adjust.
„ To Reset AUDIO Controls.
Press
x
z and SET to select and set “STANDARD.” All 
controls return to their factory settings.
BASS ControlTo adjust the intensity of low 
frequency sound.
TREBLE ControlTo adjust the intensity of high 
frequency sound.
BALANCE
ControlControls the difference in audio level 
between the left and right speaker.
•  The levels set here do not affect other audio equipment when 
connected to the Audio Output L/R Connector.
Video AdjustmentAudio Adjustment
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURNMAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURNSET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF
SURROUND :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURNSET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF
SURROUND :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
      VIDEO ADJUST
COLOR
  TINT
  BRIGHTNESS
  PICTURE
  SHARPNESS
  STANDARD
 SELECT:      ADJUST:
 END   :RETURN      AUDIO ADJUST
BASS
  TREBLE
  BALANCE
  STANDARD
 SELECT:      ADJUST:
 END   :RETURN 
						

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TV Operation
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV 
screen.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5  Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
DVD MPEG-DNR
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
6 Press 
x
z to select “DVD MPEG-DNR.”
7  Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”
8  Press RETURN three times to end setup.
   SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
 VIDEO MENU   :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU   :MUSIC
 AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR   :OFF
 SURROUND       :OFF
 DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
 SELECT:         SET:SET
 END   :RETURN
Reduces noise and picture degradation. (DVD mode only)
You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two 
front speakers.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
Notes:•  Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts.
•  The surround effect is not output to Audio Output L/R Connector.
•
RAMDVD-RDVD-V
-Only for Dolby Digital with 2 or more channels.
-  Turn SURROUND off if it causes distortion.
-  SURROUND does not work for SAP recordings.
Surround Sound System
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST
DVD MPEG-DNR :OFF
SURROUND :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO,” then 
press SET.
5 Press 
x
z to select “SURROUND.”
6  Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”
7  Press RETURN three times to end setup.
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialogue easier 
to hear.
1  Press ACTION to display MAIN 
MENU.
2 Press 
x
z
{
y to select “TV.”
Note:•  This sound enhancement is not output to the Audio Output L/R 
Connector.
DVD Dialog Enhancer
MAIN MENU
DVD LOCK LANGUAGE
TV CLOCK CH
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
SET UP TV
CAPTION
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
FRONT DISPLAY :OFF
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
   SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
 VIDEO MENU   :NORMAL
 VIDEO ADJUST
 AUDIO MENU   :MUSIC
 AUDIO ADJUST
 DVD MPEG-DNR   :OFF
SURROUND       :OFF
DVD D.ENHANCER :OFF
 SELECT:         SET:SET
 END   :RETURN
3  Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.
4 Press 
x
z to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO,” then 
press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.
5 Press 
x
z to select “DVD D.ENHANCER.”
6  Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”
7  Press RETURN three times to end setup.
DVD-RDVD-VRAM
DVD-V(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only, including a center channel) 
						

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Before using the VCR
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1  Insert a tape.•  The unit power comes on automatically.
To prevent tape jam,
remove loose or peeling labels from tapes.
Record tab DISPLAY STOP
PAUSE
AUDIO VCR REC
SPEED
Insert
a tapeCH
x
zREC STOP / 
EJECTVCR
CH
x
z
NUMBER
keys
Before using VCR Functions
1  Confirm that tape is inserted.
2 Press VCR.•  The indication “VHS” flashes in the Front Display.
3  Each operation is carried out.
Inserting a Tape
Tape
IndicatorTape
SpeedDirection VCR 
Information
Main display 
sectionChannel Timer recording 
icon
„ Eject  tape
Press EJECT on the remote or STOP/EJECT on the unit.
EJECT
Front Display]
(Sub Display)
   STOP
   STOP 
						

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VCR
Operation
Recording Television Programs
2 Press CH 
x
z or NUMBER keys to Select Channel.•  For “LINE” input, see page 20.
3  Press SPEED to select recording speed.•  Selected speed is displayed.
4  Press VCR REC to start recording.•  You cannot view another channel during recording.
„One Touch Recording (OTR)
Press VCR REC repeatedly to set the recording length 
(30 min - 4 hours.)
• The unit stops recording at a preset time.
1  Insert a tape with record tab.•  The unit power comes on automatically.
SP   = Standard Play
EP  = Extra Long Play
Notes:
•  Refer to “Audio Mode for Playback” on page 33.
•  Only tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo will playback with true stereo sound. 
Standard stereo tapes will playback with monaural sound.
•  To listen to Hi-Fi stereo playback, the unit AUDIO (L/R) jacks must be 
connected to a stereo amp and speakers.
•  There may be a difference in audio level between Hi-Fi and normal audio 
playback.
Choose audio mode to match recording type.
1  Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the audio mode 
according to the type of broadcast to be recorded.
•  The Audio mode selected stays in effect until it is changed.
•  Refer to “MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System” on page 21.
2  See the “Record On a Tape” section to do a 
recording.
STEREO
SAP
MONO
Record On a Tape
Audio Mode for Recording
1  Press STOP to stop recording.
Stop a Record
Normal Rec0:301:00
1:302:003:004:00
With the proper audio mode setting, your unit can:•  Record and playback MTS stereo broadcast (main language) in 
stereo Hi-Fi. Stereo sound is recorded on the left and right audio 
tracks and on the video portion of a tape.
•  Record and playback a monaural broadcast (main language) or SAP 
(Secondary Audio Program, usually in a second language) on the Hi-
Fi tracks for better quality monaural sound.
•  Playback non-Hi-Fi tapes in monaural.
V.REC TIME: 0:30
TIME :PRESS VCR REC
CANCEL:PRESS STOP
Only use tapes with the  mark in this unit.
Tape Speed SettingType of Video Cassette
T60 T120 T160
SP (Standard Play) 1 Hour 2 Hours2 Hours
40 Minutes
EP (Extra Long Pray) 3 Hours 6 Hours 8 Hours
„ Recording modes and approximate recording 
times
Notes:•  After the unit has been in Rec Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop 
automatically to protect the tape and the video head.
•  The remaining recording time of an OTR can be displayed by pressing 
DISPLAY.
•  When an OTR is paused, the pause time is also factored into the total 
recording length. 
„Pause a Recordinga. Press  PAUSE.
b. Press PAUSE to resume recording. 
						

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Timer Recording
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STOP
ADD/DLT
PROG / 
CHECK
5  Press RETURN to end the program. To Enter More 
Programs, press 
x
z to select and SET to set a 
blank program number, and then repeat step 4.
6  Press RETURN to exit this mode.•  If you’re using a cable box, make sure that it is tuned to the desired 
channel and the power is left on for timer recording.
1  Press PROG/CHECK to display SET TIMER 
PROGRAM screen.
2 Press 
{
y to select “VCR.”•  If clock was not set correctly, PLEASE SET CLOCK BY PRESSING 
ACTION KEY is displayed. See pages 17-18 to set the clock.
Repeat step 4 to set:•  Start time, stop time
•  Channel (or LINE for outside source)
• Speed (SP, EP)Set up to 8 Programs
You can set up to 8 programs to be recorded while you are 
away.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1-- --:-- --:-- -- --
2 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
P DT START STOP CH SPD
110 9:00a12:00p 08 SP
2 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
3 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
4 -- --:-- --:-- -- --
SET COMPLETED
CANCEL:ADD/DLT
SELECT: SET:SET
END :RETURN
4 Press 
x
z to select and SET or 
{
y to set the 
recording DATE.
•  1~31 = One time 
•  DAILY (day) = Monday~Friday
•  WEEKLY (SU~SA) = Same time once a week
Example:
Today’s Date
WEEKLY
(SA)
7
WEEKLY
(MO)
8
31
1
6
WEEKLY
(SU)
DAILY
(day)
    SET TIMER PROGRAM
 SELECT:         SET:SET
 END   :RETURN
DVD VCR
3  Press SET to display screen.•  If a program is already in memory, press 
x
z, and SET to select an 
unused program number.
Note:•  If the timer recording times of the Disc (DVD-RAM, DVD-R) side and 
VCR side overlap, the one with the earliest recording start time will have 
priority. If the start times are the same, the Disc side will have priority.
ACTION
SELECT

x
z
{
y/
SET
RETURN