Panasonic pv-dr2714 Operating Guide

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PROBLEM
CORRECTION
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DVD (Edit and Setting)
Even when program 
(title) is deleted, 
disc space does not 
increase...
If PC data, etc. is recorded and deleting titles does not increase disc space, it may be necessary to format 
disc. (DVD-RAM)
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Deletion will not increase disc space. (DVD-R)
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Format cannot be 
done...
If disc is dirty , please purchase a special disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available) and format after disc 
is cleaned.
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Discs which cannot be formatted may not be useable in this unit.
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Chapter cannot be 
created...
Start/End points 
cannot be set for 
segment erase...
Created chapter data is written when power is turned off or when disc is removed. If a power outage, etc. 
disrupts this process, chapter information may not be recorded.
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Start/End points cannot be set if the space between them is too short, or if the Start point comes after the End 
point. Start/End points cannot be set on a paused picture.
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Chapter cannot be 
deleted...
If the chapter is too short to be erased, combine it with another chapter and then erase.
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Dubbing
Cannot dub from video 
tape to disc...
Cannot dub from disc 
to video tape...
Most videos and DVDs on the market (including rentals) are copy protected and cannot be correctly copied.
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The audio level of 
DVD side and VHS 
side is different after 
dubbing...
On some discs, the audio level is not uniform. If certain parts, such as speech, etc. are set to higher or lower 
audio levels, then recorded onto a tape, this condition may be produced.
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Question
Answer
I want to enjoy 5.1 Ch 
surround sound of dolby 
digital, DST, etc. What 
equipment do I need?
•  This unit alone is not enough. You will need 6 speakers and, if a digital connection, an amp equipped with dolby digital 
or DST recorder.
Can I play DVD-Video 
purchased abroad?
•  You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
•  Only if the regional code includes "ALL" or "1". Check the package.
Can a DVD-Video that does 
not have a region number be 
played?
•  The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs that do not have a 
region number.
Can I use DVD-R and 
DVD-RW in this unit?
•  Only a DVD-R that has been finalized can be used. DVD-RW cannot be used.
•  This unit also records and plays 1×-4× recording speed DVD-R discs.
Can I use CD-R and CD-RW in 
this unit?
•  CD-R and CD-RW recorded with finalized MP3 music will play. However, this unit does not allow CD-R and CD-RW 
recording.
Can I record from a video or 
outside DVD source?
•  Most video tape and DVD titles on the market are copy protected. In this case, recording is not possible.
Can I play DVD-Rs recorded 
on this unit on other 
machines?
•  Once a DVD-R recorded on this unit is finalized, it can be played on other DVD-R compatible machines. (It is not 
guaranteed to work with all machines.) It may not play depending on recording conditions.
Can I record digital audio 
signals on this unit?
•  This is not possible.
Can I record from a 
commercially purchased 
video cassette or DVD?
•  Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible.
Can a digital audio signal 
from this unit be recorded to 
other equipment?
•  You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the 
following in the SETUP menu.
-  PCM Down Conversion: On
- Dolby Digital: PCM
- DTS: PCM
  However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording equipment is compatible with a 
sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
How many times can I rewrite 
a DVD-RAM?
•  This varies based on conditions of usage, but they can be rewritten up to about 100,000 times.
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