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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT744
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number "1" or "ALL".
Example:
1
As an ENERGY STAR Participant,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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PC
1
2
ALL
4
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High-quality
picture
HDMI capability, Advanced
progressive scan and more.
Wireless-ready
surround sound
Optional wireless surround
speaker connection.
High-performance
sound effects
Sound quality enhancement,
Bass enhancement and more.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-561-5505
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: ® As an ENERGY STAR Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. High-quality picture HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. - Page 2 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. SC-HT744 SA-HT744 SB-FS71 SB-PC740 SB-FS72 SB-W740...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..4 Accessories ......5 Simple Setup Getting Started... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Once you have established a comfortable sound level: ≥ Set the dial and leave it there. Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime. SC-HT744... -
Page 5: Accessories
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase. ∏... -
Page 6: Surround Speakers
2 Attach the speaker to the stand. Base Cable Pull gently. The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS71 front speakers or SB-FS72 surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. 4 Bases 16 Screws Screw Tighten securely. - Page 7 Secure the speaker to the stand. Speaker Screw Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove. Stand Connect the speaker cable. : White : Blue Press the speaker cable into the groove. ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling ≥...
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Page 8: Speaker Installation Options
Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. -
Page 9: Positioning The Speakers
Positioning the speakers STEP How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥... -
Page 10: Television With An Hdmi Terminal
Set your surround sound free! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60). For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory. -
Page 11: Basic Audio Connection
2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 23, Picture Menu). S-VIDEO ≥ All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of VIDEO television. - Page 12 Radio and AC cord connections STEP AM loop antenna ≥ Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 29). AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best.
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Page 13: Control Reference Guide
Performing QUICK SETUP STEP 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. ≥... -
Page 14: Discs That Can Be Played
≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. -
Page 15: Product Service
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system. Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. -
Page 16: Basic Play
Basic play Power on. Select “DVD/CD”. ≥Select “AUX” to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to page 11 for the necessary connections.) SURROUND MUSIC POWER MUSIC PORT SURROUND MUSIC 5 DISC SELECTOR Start play. When the disc finishes playing If the next disc does not start playing, select it with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34 to 36). Using the remote control VIDEO VOLUME MUSIC Numbered buttons VOLUME DISC SLOW SEARCH SKIP SKIP STOP, PAUSE STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD GROUP TOP MENU, ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU RETURN... -
Page 18: Displaying Current Playback Condition
Convenient functions Numbered buttons DISC DISC SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE GROUP ENTER MENU ENTER PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE CANCEL WOOFER PLAY MODE LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM ZOOM SETUP TEST Checking the disc type in each tray You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc Information screen. -
Page 19: Program And Random Play
Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Program__-----------------------------------------------------) Random ^------------------------ off (Normal play) (__-----------} § “RANDOM 1” and “RANDOM 2” (➜ right) are displayed on the main unit’s display when CD Mode is on (➜ page 18). To exit the program and random mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. -
Page 20: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus MUSIC Numbered buttons DISC SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP STOP PAUSE GROUP TOP MENU, ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU MENU, PLAY LIST PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT WOOFER LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM SETUP TEST Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Selecting “Play as Data Disc”... -
Page 21: Playing Ram And Dvd-R/-Rw (Dvd-Vr) Discs
Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. -
Page 22: Using On-Screen Menus
≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. ≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders Press [3, 4] ➜... -
Page 23: Other Settings
Other Settings [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have Play Speed no effect. -
Page 24: Display Menu
Using on-screen menus Other Settings ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) This works when the HDMI connection is being used and “Video Output” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”. HD Picture To sharpen the “720p” and “1080i” picture quality Enhancer Off,------. -
Page 25: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings VIDEO VOLUME MUSIC Numbered buttons VOLUME DISC SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT MODE WOOFER H.BASS LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST SELECT MUTING SETUP Setup... - Page 26 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. TV Type Select to suit the type of television. Time Delay When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.
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Page 27: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers
Changing the delay time of the speakers (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference. -
Page 28: Using The Radio
Using the radio FM/AM Numbered buttons DISC SKIP STOP PAUSE GROUP ENTER ENTER MENU PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE WOOFER LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM SETUP TEST -TUNE MODE/ Presetting stations automatically ain unit only Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”... - Page 29 ∫ FM frequency step ain unit only The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency.
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Page 30: Using Sound Effects
Using sound effects DISC SKIP STOP PAUSE GROUP ENTER MENU PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE WOOFER SUB WOOFER LEVEL LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM SETUP TEST TEST [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect when the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (➜... -
Page 31: Enhancing The Bass Sound: H.bass
Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. -
Page 32: Operating Other Equipment
ZOOM SETUP TEST Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection” (➜ page 11). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models. -
Page 33: Using Other Useful Functions
Press [MUSIC P.] to select “FRONT MUSIC P.”. FRONT MUSIC P._--------------------------------)REAR MUSIC P. ^"""""""""" AUX(""""___} § “REAR MUSIC P.” can be selected only if the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up with your home theater system. For details, please refer to its operating instructions. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Product information” on page 15. Power No power. - Page 35 Sound abnormal or improper ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. Sound is distorted. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. Effects do not work.
- Page 36 Troubleshooting guide Unit displays The display is dark. “NOPLAY” “NODISC” “F61” “DVD U11” “ERROR” “DVD H∑∑” “DVD F∑∑∑” ∑ stands for a number. “[W]” is flashing. (When using optional wireless accessory) “D.MIX” is flashing. [DVD-A] “U701” “U70∑” ∑ stands for a number. The actual number following “U70”...
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Page 37: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch... -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product Panasonic Audio & DVD Product Accessories including rechargeable batteries In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.