Hymn Technology HT-300 Hymnal Plus User Manual

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Welcome
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hymn Technology HT-300 Hymnal Plus . You now have immediate
access to thousands of hymns, worship songs and incidental tunes without the need for any musical knowledge.
Repertoire
 Choose from the onboard Library of thousands of tunes (expandable)
 Play user-supplied standard MIDI files
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 Play user-supplied MP3 compressed audio files
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Index
 Select tunes directly from the entire onboard Library or choose a favorite hymn book from the Book Index
list (expandable) and enter familiar hymn numbers.
Search
 Look up tunes in the Library by first line or tune name using the onboard search function.
Customize to suit your congregation
 Change the tempo (speed)
 Change the key (pitch)
 Change the number of verses
Orchestrate
 Choose from hundreds of high-quality onboard sounds, or just select one of the many professionally
orchestrated preset musical Styles.
Organise
 Select a tune, customize it, orchestrate it and then add it to a Play List ahead of time, ready for the service.
 Play Lists can hold any number of Library tunes, MIDI files and MP3 files.
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 Store as many different Playlists as you like
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* – you can even name them for later identification.
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Using the compact flash memory card *Limited only by available memory
In some instances the arrangement of a particular tune may not exactly match the version contained in your hymn book. The HT-300 uses a
core of nearly 2000 recordings to cover many others. Consequently, tunes whose arrangements differ only slightly may still be referenced to
one recording.
Copying or broadcast transmission of copyright music contained in the HT-300 is strictly prohibited.
The illustrations and LCD screenshots shown in this manual are intended as a guide only, and may differ from those in your unit.

Hymn Technology HT-300 Hymnal Plus Specifications

General

Storage Capacity	8GB
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours
Connectivity	USB 2.0
FM Radio	Yes
Audio Formats Supported	MP3
Voice Recording	Yes
Expandable Storage	MicroSD card slot

Summary

Guide to Using the HT-300

Safety Precautions and Setup

Essential safety guidelines and initial setup instructions for the HT-300.

Basic Operations and First Tune

Reference and Troubleshooting

Access detailed information, definitions, and solutions to common problems.

Getting Started with Your HT-300

Playing Your First Tune

Step-by-step guide to selecting and playing a tune, including intro and amen.

Playback Controls

Setting Up the HT-300

Initial Setup and Precautions

Care for the touch screen, open the stand, and connect the AC power adaptor.

Memory Card and Battery Installation

Insert the compact flash memory card and install the optional battery pack.

Power and Peripheral Connections

Audio and Video Connections

Connect headphones, microphone, external amplification, and a projector/TV.

Styles and Sound Customization

Selecting and Applying Styles

Editing Sounds and Parts

Customize instrument sounds, volume, chorus, pan, and assign parts.

Saving and Managing User Styles

Create, save, rename, and delete your custom musical styles.

Managing Play Lists

Creating and Using Play Lists

Build, store, and perform sequences of songs for services.

Editing and Organizing Play Lists

The Options Screen

System Settings Overview

Access and change master volume, equalizer, and speaker settings.

Advanced Options

Appendix: Compact Flash Memory Card

Using the Compact Flash Card

Purpose, insertion, removal, and basic usage of the memory card.

Connecting to a PC and Folder Management

Appendix: File Creation and Technical Details

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common problems such as unit not powering on or no sound.

Technical Specifications