Panasonic SC-HT744 operating instructions Playing scenes one by one, Playing HighMATTM discs

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Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Playing the programs
2 Press [2] followed by [3, 4] to switch among “Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
3 Press [1] followed by [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Playing HighMATTM discs

ENU

MENU

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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1

Press [TOP MENU].

 

To exit the screen, press [STOP].

 

To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc,

 

press [FUNCTIONS].

2

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press

 

[ENTER].

Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g.

 

Menu: Takes you to the next

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

PAGE 1/3

 

 

menu which shows play

 

 

lists or another menu

Me nu 1

Play list1

M e nu 2

 

 

Playlist: play starts

Play list2

M e nu 3

Play list3

2 Prev

3Return

Next 1

Selecting from the list

1 During play

Press [MENU].

To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g.

Playlist

 

All

By Artist

Krissa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Content

title

 

 

 

Playlist

 

 

 

1

Few times in summer

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Less and less

 

 

 

 

Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

And when I was born

 

 

 

Content

 

 

 

4

Quatre gymnopedies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

You've made me sad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

I can't quit him

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

Evening glory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

Wheeling spin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

Velvet Cuppermine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Ziggy starfish

 

 

 

 

0

9

to

select

ENTER

to play

RETURN

to

exit

Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW

 

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(DVD-VR) discs

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[DVD-VR]

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LIST

Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

1 To exit the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g.

Direct Navigator

 

 

 

No.

 

Date

On

T i t l e

Contents

 

1

 

11/ 1(WED)

0:05 AM

Monday feature

 

 

2

 

1/ 1

(MON)

1:05 AM

Auto action

 

 

3

 

2/ 2

(TUE)

2:21 AM

Cinema

 

 

4

 

3/ 3

(WED)

3:37 AM

Music

 

 

5

 

4/10(THU)

11:05 AM

Baseball

 

 

0

9

to

select

 

RETURN

to exit

2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to select the program.

To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] [1] [2]

Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing a playlist

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

1

Press [PLAY LIST].

e.g.

Playlist

 

 

 

 

To exit the screen, press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[PLAY LIST].

 

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. Date Total Time

Title

Contents

 

 

 

1

11/1

0:00:01

City Penguin

 

 

 

 

2

1/ 1

0:01:20

Ashley at Prom

 

 

 

 

3

2/ 2

1:10:04

Formula one

 

 

 

 

4

3/ 3

0:10:20

Soccer

 

 

 

 

5

4/10

0:00:01

Baseball

 

 

 

 

0 9 to

select and press ENTER

RETURN to exit

2

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to select the

 

playlist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] [1] [2]

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing scenes one by one

1 While the playlist menu is displayed

Press [1].

2Press [3, 4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].

“Contents” shows playlist information.

3Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

Tips for making data discs

When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.

There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

DVD-RAM

Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).

This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.

CD-R/RW

Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Naming folders and files

e.g. [MP3]

 

 

 

(Files are treated as contents and

 

 

 

root

 

 

 

folders are treated as groups on this

 

 

 

 

 

001 group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the time of recording, prefix folder and

 

 

 

 

 

001 track.mp3

file names. This should be with numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

002 track.mp3

that have an equal number of digits, and

 

 

 

 

 

003 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

 

002 group

should be done in the order you want to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

play them (this may not work at times).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Files must have the extension (below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

003 group

 

 

002 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

003 track.mp3

[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

004 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

 

Compatible compression rate: between

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

002 track.mp3

48 kbps and 320 kbps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

003 track.mp3

 

 

 

 

You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.

This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR). [MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)

Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

This unit does not support ID3 tags.

Compatible sampling rates:

DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz

CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz [JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)

JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.

This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.

Playing data discs using navigation menus

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Contents Region number ExampleF0306NK0 Center speaker SB-PC740 Surround speakers SB-FS71SB-FS72 Subwoofer SB-W740Table of Contents SC-HT744 User memoAccessories AccessoriesAssembling the front and surround speakers Attach the stand to the base Secure the stand to the baseAttach the speaker to the stand Assembled Preventing the speakers from fallingSecure the speaker to the stand Connect the speaker cableSpeaker installation options Attaching to WallFitting speaker stands not included Positioning the speakers Connections Television with an Hdmi terminalVideo Speaker connections / AudioBasic audio connection Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connectionBasic video connection Video connectionsUse Preparing the remote controlAC cord connections RadioPerforming Quick Setup / Control reference guide To clean discs Disc caution MaintenanceDisc handling precautions Discs that can be playedProduct Service Product ServiceGlossary Product informationBasic play Using the main unitBasic play Press to skip Press and hold toPlay BasicDuring pause Convenient functions BasicsDetails Program and Random play Press Play Mode while stoppedProgram play up to 32 items Random playUsing the submenu Playing data discs using navigation menusSearching by a content or group title Selecting a track using CD textPlaying scenes one by one Playing data discs using navigation menusPlaying HighMATTM discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW DVD-VR discsMain menu Using on-screen menusOther Settings Picture MenuPlay Menu Display Menu Audio MenuOther Menu Confirming Hdmi informationDisc tab Changing the player settingsAudio tab Video tabHdmi tab Display tabLanguage code list Changing the delay time of the speakersUsing the radio Presetting the channelIf noise is excessive FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Using an outdoor antenna optionalAM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Using the radioUsing sound effects Adjusting the amount of bass To adjust speaker level during playAdjusting the volume of each Enhancing the bass soundTelevision code list Changing the remote control codeOperating other equipment Operating the televisionUsing headphones Using other useful functionsSetting the sleep timer Using the Music PortPower Troubleshooting guideUnresponsive or inoperable function Specific operation undesirable or unexpectedProgressive video Sound abnormal or improperListening to the radio Television operationTroubleshooting guide Unit displaysTelevision displays Specifications Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyPanasonic Canada Inc

SC-HT744 specifications

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Another key characteristic is the user-friendly interface, which includes an easy-to-navigate remote control. The design is intuitive, allowing users to switch between different audio modes and adjust settings effortlessly.

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