Panasonic PV-DR2714 Triple Play Plus 27-Inch TV/DVD Recorder/VCR Combo

Panasonic PV-DR2714 Triple Play Plus 27-Inch TV/DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Review

Panasonic PV-DR2714 Triple Play Plus 27-Inch TV/DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Feature

• TV/VCR/DVD recorder combination with 27-inch PureFlat picture tube and 3 watts per channel; 29.9 x 25.4 x 20.1 inches
• DVD-Video, VHS, MP3 CD, and JPEG image CD playback; DVD-RAM and DVD-R recording; 4-head hi-fi VCR with 1-month/8-event programming
• 2-line digital comb filter minimizes "dot crawl" and cross-color interference
• Front-panel audio/video (with S-video) inputs accommodate a camcorder or gaming console; front headphone jack affords private listening
• Includes alarm clock with timer and auto clock set (through XDS); wake to TV, DVD, or videocassette

Panasonic's revolutionary PV-DR2714 combines a 27-inch television, a hi-fi VCR, and a full-featured DVD player/recorder. With one space-saving component you can now watch TV, watch your library of VHS videos, watch DVD movies, record off-air programming to either VHS tape or DVD, and archive your treasured home videos to long-lasting DVD-R or DVD-RAM. The set's PureFlat picture tube renders a distortion-free picture from corner to corner with precise, brilliant colors and extraordinary clarity. Front and rear A/V input jacks make it easy to connect other entertainment devices such as camcorders and game consoles.

Now you can record your VHS home movies to DVD at the touch of a button. Using one-touch, two-way dubbing you can archive your VHS videocassettes to DVD-RAM discs for a long-lasting, space-efficient archives. A feature known as simultaneous record and play lets you record one program while you play another from the same DVD-RAM disc. Missed a scene? Don't worry--Time Slip lets you skip back to a scene you missed even while your recording continues.

Panasonic's Direct Navigator displays thumbnail images of all the programs on a disc so you can easily select desired programs using the remote control. Playlist Playback helps you arrange your scenes the way you want while providing exceptionally smooth transitions between edited scenes.

As a DVD player, the set produces high-resolution video images and high-quality audio, passing both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals through an optical digital-audio output for connection with a surround-decoding audio/video receiver and surround speaker system.

Those lacking the room or the budget for a full surround system can still enjoy rich-sounding movie soundtracks, thanks to Panasonic's simulated surround-sound effect, which uses the TV's built-in stereo speakers. Additional DVD features include picture zoom, auto switching field/frame still, and multilanguage, multi-angle footage.

The set's 4-head VCR comes equipped with Commercial Skip and auto clock set, which uses the Extended Data Service signal carried by many PBS stations to set the time. One-month, 8-event programming keeps you from having to miss a favorite show when you go on vacation. Zero and index search simplify the process of accessing desired sections of tape.

Extensive parental controls include V-Chip content blocking as well as both VCR and DVD tray locks. And, Panasonic has imbued the PV-DR2714 with its Ready-to-Play feature: as soon as you plug it in the combo will automatically sets its clock and local TV channels.

What's in the Box
TV combo, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information. Panasonic PV-DR2714 fuses technology and versatility with a VHS VCR, a DVD Recorder, and a Panasonic 27" Flat Screen CRT TV in one unit, resulting in a compact home-theater system that fits virtually anywhere that an ordinary 27" TV might fit.. Panasonic's DVD recorder allows users to record high-quality digital video onto DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs with the touch of one button. DVD-R records only once but permits viewing video recording in virtually any DVD player, while DVD-RAM can be used for recording and re-recording programs up to 100,000 times on the same disc. The built-in VHS VCR allows you to dub your videocassette recordings onto DVDs. You can also use the VCR or the DVD recorder to record programs off TV. Built-in stereo speakers can produce a virtual surround ambience for superb overall quality. Programmable recording menu - Events/Period 8 programs / 1 month Multiple play modes Has MTS and SAP mode recognition Trilingual On-screen Display (select English, French, or Spanish) Auto Daylight Savings Time / Auto Clock Set with Backup Sleep Timer mode Panasonic Standard remote control Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) 25.4'' x 29.9'' x 20.1'' / Weight - 108 lbs Energy-Star qualified