Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht744 Operating Instructions

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Simple Setup
≥This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other 
equipment” (➜page 32).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
≥Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalsThe COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than 
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either 
interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals 
outputs the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal...

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Simple Setup
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long 
time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
[Note]The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with 
this unit.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries....

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Simple Setup
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
≥To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
≥This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜page 32).
To change these settings later
Select “ QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜page 26).
STEP7Performing QUICK SETUP
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Turn on the...

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Discs that can be played / Disc caution / Maintenance
Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.
§1Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.§2A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD,...

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Product Service / Glossary
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that...

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Basic play
Basic play
[Note[≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the 
unit’s motor and your television screen, press [∫] (Stop) when you are 
finished with the menus.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
Using the main unit
OPEN/CLOSEEXCHANGE SKIP
POWERMUSICSURROUND
MUSICPORT
5DISCSELECTOR
SELECTOR
TUNING TUNING
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MEMORY
MEMORYTUNE MODE
TUNE MODEFM MODE
FM MODE
VOLUMEDISCDISC
DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE
SURROUND MUSIC
POWER
SELECTOR...

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Basic play
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜page 34 to 36).
Using the remote control
Stop
The position is memorized while 
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1PLAY] to resume.
≥Press [∫STOP] again to clear 
the position.
Pa use≥Press [1PLAY] to restart play.
Skip
—
≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[This feature does not work 
during program and random play 
(➜page 19).]
[3,4]:Group skip
[2,1]:Content skip
Search
(during play)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY] to start normal...

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Convenient functions
Convenient functions
You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc 
Information screen.
≥You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR 
buttons on the main unit.
Press [QUICK OSD].Basics ---------------------------------------------------------------------->  Details
^------ off (No on-screen display) ,-------bThis feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs 
sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in...

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Convenient functions
≥Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 24) will be 
effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or 
JPEG files
.
≥[DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.≥[DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen 
appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered 
buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
∫When CD Mode is off
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]...

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Playing data discs using navigation menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus
Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 24) will be effective 
if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files.
≥Playing HighMATTM discs (➜page 21)
To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on 
the screen, select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
∫Using the submenu
1While Navigation Menu is...