Panasonic pv-dr2714 Operating Guide

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Languages
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus. 

Press ENTER to display the menu.

• Enter a code (See next page) when you select “Other ****”
• Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make 

here.

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
• Other ****

• Automatic:

If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles of 
that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Other ****

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Other ****

Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the 
NUMBER keys when the password screen is shown.
• Do not forget your password.

• 8 No Limit:

All DVD-Video can be played.

• 1 to 7:

Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.

• 0 Lock All:

Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

• Unlock Recorder

• Change Password

• Change Level

• Temporary Unlock

Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (refer 
to “Recording modes and approximate recording times” on page 45).

• EP (6 H):

You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

• EP (8 H):

You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.

3-D Y/C Separation
Allows high quality recording of the received picture.

• On:

High quality recording is achieved by precise separation 
of the Y (luminance) and C (color) of the received picture 
signal.

• Off:

Set to Off to reduce ghost images when recording pictures 
with fast motion. Does not work with S-Video input 
pictures.

Hybrid VBR Resolution
The picture recorded to a DVD-RAM can be smoothed out.

• Automatic:

The resolution is automated to provide efficient recording 
with less block noise. 

• Fixed:

The resolution is fixed to ensure that there is no loss of 
source picture resolution while recording.

Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (Refer to 
“Frames and fields” on page 74).

• Automatic:
• Field:

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

• Frame:

Select small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly 
when “Automatic” is selected.

Line-in NR
Reduces video type noise while dubbing.
• When noise reduction is on, “3-D Y/C Separation” (see above) does 

not work regardless of the setting.

• Automatic:

Noise reduction only works on input picture from a video 
tape.

• On:

Noise reduction works for any input video.

• Off:

Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.

Black Level Control
Select normal, lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Record level
Adjusts the black level of the signal recorded to a DVD.

• Lighter:

• Darker:

Playback level
Adjusts the black level of the DVD playback signal.

• Lighter:

• Darker:

Search Audio & PLAY x1.3
You may hear sound regardless of this setting with some discs.

• On:

Audio is heard during first level search forward.

• Off:

Audio is not heard during search. Quick View (see page 
52) does not work.

(Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

• On:

• Off: