Panasonic pv-dr2714 Operating Guide

•  Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the Remote Control.
•  Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

•  Mix old and new batteries.
•  Use different types at the same time.
•  Heat or expose to flame.
•  Take apart or short circuit.
•  Attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
•  Use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 

damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long 

period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

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• 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5˝)
• 3.95 and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
• Unfinalized DVD-R recorded on other equipment (“Finalize” on 

page 74)

• PAL discs
• DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD from 

PAL system, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-AUDIO,  DVD-RW, 

DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CVD, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, 

Photo-CD, Video CD.

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You can play discs with these symbols.

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)

•  If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST : OFF 

(see “Manual Clock Setting” on page 17).

•  Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming the unit for timer 

recording.

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DST: ON → Sets clock ahead one hour.

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DST: ON → Turns clock back one hour.

•  The producer of the material can control how DVD-Video is played. 

This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some 
operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s 
instructions carefully.

•  This unit can play CD-R/CD-RW (audio recording disc) recorded with 

CD-DA (digital audio), or MP3. Finalize* the disc after recording.

  * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
•  This unit cannot record onto CD-R or CD-RW.

High quality movie and 
music discs

Music and audio 
recorded (including 
CD-R/RW)

CD-R and CD-RW with 
music recorded in MP3 
(p. 53)

 or

Dolby Digital:
This unit can play Dolby Digital in stereo (2 channels). 
Connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital 
decoder to enjoy surround sound.

DTS Digital Surround:
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder 
to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

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Record Tab 

Screw driver

Cover the hole with 
cellophane tape.

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During playback this screen appears if 

clogging is detected. To clear message 

from screen, press PLAY on the 

Remote Control or unit.

VIDEO HEADS MAY
NEED CLEANING
PLEASE INSERT HEAD
CLEANING CASSETTE
OR REFER TO MANUAL

END:PLAY

Playing older or damaged tapes may eventually cause video heads 

to become clogged.

•  Use “dry” type head cleaning cassette only. (Part No. NV-TCL30PT is 

recommended.)

•  Follow cleaning tape directions carefully. Excessive use of head cleaning 

tape can shorten the video head life.

Press with your 

finger

Slide into place.

•  When the cover 

comes off.

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