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... DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL". Example: 1 ALL 124 U.S.A. SC-HT740/SC-HT940/ SC-HT743 High-quality picture 8 page HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more . [U.S.A.[and[Canada[ As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has...Participant" is used in place of the word "Partner". Please keep this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. and Canada Wireless-ready surround sound Optional wireless surround speaker connection. 8 page 28 High-performance sound ...
... DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL". Example: 1 ALL 124 U.S.A. SC-HT740/SC-HT940/ SC-HT743 High-quality picture 8 page HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more . [U.S.A.[and[Canada[ As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has...Participant" is used in place of the word "Partner". Please keep this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. and Canada Wireless-ready surround sound Optional wireless surround speaker connection. 8 page 28 High-performance sound ...
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...data discs using navigation menus . . . 18 Playing data discs 18 Selecting a track using CD text 18 Playing HighMATTM discs 19 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Main menu 20 Other Settings 21 Changing the player settings 23 Changing the... 29 Operating other equipment 30 Operating the television 30 Changing the remote control code 30 [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM 30 Using other useful functions 31 Setting the sleep timer 31 Muting the sound 31 Using headphones...
...data discs using navigation menus . . . 18 Playing data discs 18 Selecting a track using CD text 18 Playing HighMATTM discs 19 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Main menu 20 Other Settings 21 Changing the player settings 23 Changing the... 29 Operating other equipment 30 Operating the television 30 Changing the remote control code 30 [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM 30 Using other useful functions 31 Setting the sleep timer 31 Muting the sound 31 Using headphones...
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...) [HT940] Enhance the surround sound (28) Start up /down the volume (14) RQT8582 1/ MEMORY SELECTOR (26) Play discs (14)/Memorize the receiving radio stations (26) DVD/CD#FM#AM#([HT940] TV)#AUX # FRONT MUSIC P. # REAR MUSIC P.§ # §Refer to page 31, Using the Music Port. VIDEO... tuning mode (26) Adjust the FM reception condition (26) Jog LED VOLUME Turn up and play a disc automatically/Control both the home theater system and the television (30) SRD ENH SURROUND MUSIC ONE TOUCH PLAY Equalizing the sound (14) Display current playback condition (16) Frame...
...) [HT940] Enhance the surround sound (28) Start up /down the volume (14) RQT8582 1/ MEMORY SELECTOR (26) Play discs (14)/Memorize the receiving radio stations (26) DVD/CD#FM#AM#([HT940] TV)#AUX # FRONT MUSIC P. # REAR MUSIC P.§ # §Refer to page 31, Using the Music Port. VIDEO... tuning mode (26) Adjust the FM reception condition (26) Jog LED VOLUME Turn up and play a disc automatically/Control both the home theater system and the television (30) SRD ENH SURROUND MUSIC ONE TOUCH PLAY Equalizing the sound (14) Display current playback condition (16) Frame...
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... disc after recording. ≥ [CD] This unit is generally not necessary although this unit as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). Close the sessions...
... disc after recording. ≥ [CD] This unit is generally not necessary although this unit as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). Close the sessions...
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...picture. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on a single cable. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is made up of two fields. One frame is used for consumer...Customer Services Directory" on past and future I /P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for DVD-Audio files. or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing-Do not... wave (analog signal) samples taken at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to create frames. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the process...
...picture. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on a single cable. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is made up of two fields. One frame is used for consumer...Customer Services Directory" on past and future I /P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for DVD-Audio files. or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing-Do not... wave (analog signal) samples taken at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to create frames. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the process...
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...SURROUND MUSIC DISC SKIP ≥ The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal intensity, regardless of the tray. ≥ For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the disc in motion. - Changing the other discs without interrupting play . OPEN/CLOSE [HT940] A disc indicator lights ...one disc per tray. - To preserve the unit's motor and your orientation within the room. ≥ The indicator on iR/iRW. POWER SELECTOR 2 Select "DVD/CD". ≥Select "AUX" ([HT940] "TV" or "AUX") to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to - OPEN/CLOSE...
...SURROUND MUSIC DISC SKIP ≥ The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal intensity, regardless of the tray. ≥ For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the disc in motion. - Changing the other discs without interrupting play . OPEN/CLOSE [HT940] A disc indicator lights ...one disc per tray. - To preserve the unit's motor and your orientation within the room. ≥ The indicator on iR/iRW. POWER SELECTOR 2 Select "DVD/CD". ≥Select "AUX" ([HT940] "TV" or "AUX") to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to - OPEN/CLOSE...
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...10140; page 20, "Group" in Main menu) Register Basic play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only. [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] ENTER ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only. If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32...DISPLAY Stop Pause STOP PAUSE The position is memorized while "RESUME" is treated as a "Group". FL DISPLAY [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Time display ,-.Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number) [JPEG] When Slideshow (➜ page 20) is on: SLIDE,-.Contents number When Slideshow...
...10140; page 20, "Group" in Main menu) Register Basic play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only. [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] ENTER ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only. If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32...DISPLAY Stop Pause STOP PAUSE The position is memorized while "RESUME" is treated as a "Group". FL DISPLAY [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Time display ,-.Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number) [JPEG] When Slideshow (➜ page 20) is on: SLIDE,-.Contents number When Slideshow...
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...on during program or random play position before playing (➜ Checking the disc type in or out: - Basics Details ^------ Disc Information DVD-Video CD DVD-Audio Unchecked No Disc Track 10 Time 1:15 Empty Not yet read 2 Press the numbered buttons ([1] - [5]) to zoom in each...All CD's>Off ≥ When CD Mode is on -screen display),-------b [HT940] Press [FUNCTIONS]. Changing the zoom ratio ZOOM [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] This feature expands the letterbox picture to be displayed. Repeat play REPEAT This works only when the elapsed play Press ...
...on during program or random play position before playing (➜ Checking the disc type in or out: - Basics Details ^------ Disc Information DVD-Video CD DVD-Audio Unchecked No Disc Track 10 Time 1:15 Empty Not yet read 2 Press the numbered buttons ([1] - [5]) to zoom in each...All CD's>Off ≥ When CD Mode is on -screen display),-------b [HT940] Press [FUNCTIONS]. Changing the zoom ratio ZOOM [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] This feature expands the letterbox picture to be displayed. Repeat play REPEAT This works only when the elapsed play Press ...
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...VCD] [CD] Skip to step 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. [DVD-V] T/G: Title/Group C/T: Chapter, Content/ Track Program Playback Choose a title and chapter. e.g. [CD] Random Playback Press PLAY to start ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g....play position, the unit is turned off [VCD] [CD] You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can program all the items on each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) ...
...VCD] [CD] Skip to step 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. [DVD-V] T/G: Title/Group C/T: Chapter, Content/ Track Program Playback Choose a title and chapter. e.g. [CD] Random Playback Press PLAY to start ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g....play position, the unit is turned off [VCD] [CD] You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can program all the items on each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) ...
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... CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR NAV I RECT MENU TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P.
... CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR NAV I RECT MENU TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P.
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... audio. Playing data discs using packet write. Direct Navigator No. Files must conform to UDF 2.0. Playlist [PLAY LIST]. 1 2 No. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). ≥ This unit supports multi-session but ... select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 3 Press [ENTER]. e.g. TOP DIMREECNTUNAVIGATOR Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs PLAY [DVD-VR] LIST ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are treated as contents and folders are recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. ...
... audio. Playing data discs using packet write. Direct Navigator No. Files must conform to UDF 2.0. Playlist [PLAY LIST]. 1 2 No. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). ≥ This unit supports multi-session but ... select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 3 Press [ENTER]. e.g. TOP DIMREECNTUNAVIGATOR Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs PLAY [DVD-VR] LIST ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are treated as contents and folders are recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. ...
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...subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off slideshow On ,------. FUNCTIONS Main menu Items shown differ depending on -screen menus Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Angle (with multiple angles) To select a video angle Rotate Picture To rotate a picture Slideshow To turn on -screen menus ...Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 3 Select Make the settings. Using on /off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] Marker (VR) To recall a marker recorded on...
...subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off slideshow On ,------. FUNCTIONS Main menu Items shown differ depending on -screen menus Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Angle (with multiple angles) To select a video angle Rotate Picture To rotate a picture Slideshow To turn on -screen menus ...Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 3 Select Make the settings. Using on /off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] Marker (VR) To recall a marker recorded on...
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... - Transfer Mode When HDMI connection is not being distorted. Select "Yes" only if connecting to cancel. Play Speed [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change the speed - It also works with your television (Video recordings will be "480p". To erase a marker...; below). To recall a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [ENTER]. You can result in the play ) A-B Repeat Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) To repeat a specified section Press [ENTER] at the desired point). Animation: Suitable for powerful images. Sharpness: Adjusts the...
... - Transfer Mode When HDMI connection is not being distorted. Select "Yes" only if connecting to cancel. Play Speed [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change the speed - It also works with your television (Video recordings will be "480p". To erase a marker...; below). To recall a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [ENTER]. You can result in the play ) A-B Repeat Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) To repeat a specified section Press [ENTER] at the desired point). Animation: Suitable for powerful images. Sharpness: Adjusts the...
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...to "Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.) To zoom in the center channel) On ,------. Off To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with your television has a similar feature, use functions for "Audio Stream", "Video Format" and "Color Space" will be ...to r3 Indicates various information when connected with your television screen (Also refer to "Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) On ,------. HDMI Information Audio Stream Max Channel Video Format Color Space PCM 2ch 480p/720p/1080i YCbCr ...
...to "Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.) To zoom in the center channel) On ,------. Off To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with your television has a similar feature, use functions for "Audio Stream", "Video Format" and "Color Space" will be ...to r3 Indicates various information when connected with your television screen (Also refer to "Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) On ,------. HDMI Information Audio Stream Max Channel Video Format Color Space PCM 2ch 480p/720p/1080i YCbCr ...
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...item. Register 123 456 789 0 10 SETUP Press to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. ≥ English ≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Other¢... ratings level, a password screen is not available, subtitles appear in the following diagram. Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR...
...item. Register 123 456 789 0 10 SETUP Press to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. ≥ English ≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Other¢... ratings level, a password screen is not available, subtitles appear in the following diagram. Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR...
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...10140; [1] ➜ [2] Alternatively, press [X, W], and then press [ENTER]. Using the radio Using the radio FM/AM Numbered buttons , ENTER TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 ∫ If noise is excessive When "FM" is found. ∫ Presetting the channel Up to 15 stations can... 1 Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press the numbered buttons to select "MANUAL". S A AC When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, "ST" lights in ascending order. ≥ "SET OK" is displayed. ST SRD E. Release the button when "FM AUTO" or "AM AUTO" is displayed when...
...10140; [1] ➜ [2] Alternatively, press [X, W], and then press [ENTER]. Using the radio Using the radio FM/AM Numbered buttons , ENTER TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 ∫ If noise is excessive When "FM" is found. ∫ Presetting the channel Up to 15 stations can... 1 Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press the numbered buttons to select "MANUAL". S A AC When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, "ST" lights in ascending order. ≥ "SET OK" is displayed. ST SRD E. Release the button when "FM AUTO" or "AM AUTO" is displayed when...
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... no effect is recorded in Dolby Surround. Changing the sound quality: SFC Sound Field Control To enjoy the following sound effects may experience a reduction in DVD/CD mode. ≥ "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect. ≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ page 14) or Sound ...work when audio is turned on , or when play a disc recorded with some sources. Music: Stereo sources Off: Cancel PL PRG D DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC ≥ This works only in sound quality when these sound effects are used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make...
... no effect is recorded in Dolby Surround. Changing the sound quality: SFC Sound Field Control To enjoy the following sound effects may experience a reduction in DVD/CD mode. ≥ "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect. ≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ page 14) or Sound ...work when audio is turned on , or when play a disc recorded with some sources. Music: Stereo sources Off: Cancel PL PRG D DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC ≥ This works only in sound quality when these sound effects are used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make...
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... dB to i6 dB 2 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to get appropriate surround effects. Using sound effects RQT8582 29 HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF ≥ When another source is selected SUB W 2 (factory preset)§#SUB W 3#SUB W 4# SUB W 1 ≥...; The setting you make is on the display when "MOVIE", "SPORT" or "MUSIC" is one of bass. Press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] SUB W 4 (factory preset)§#SUB W 1#SUB W 2# SUB W 3 ≥ When another source is selected H.BASS OFF (factory preset...
... dB to i6 dB 2 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to get appropriate surround effects. Using sound effects RQT8582 29 HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF ≥ When another source is selected SUB W 2 (factory preset)§#SUB W 3#SUB W 4# SUB W 1 ≥...; The setting you make is on the display when "MOVIE", "SPORT" or "MUSIC" is one of bass. Press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] SUB W 4 (factory preset)§#SUB W 1#SUB W 2# SUB W 3 ≥ When another source is selected H.BASS OFF (factory preset...
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..., turn on the main unit. Connect your home theater system Press [AUX] ([HT940] [EXT-IN]) to its minimum, and control the volume on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding to operate a Panasonic television. To play position with HDAVI Control. ... TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Television code list [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with the HDMI cable. You can also use this unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) with a single press of the connected equipment. Theater speaker You can turn...
..., turn on the main unit. Connect your home theater system Press [AUX] ([HT940] [EXT-IN]) to its minimum, and control the volume on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding to operate a Panasonic television. To play position with HDAVI Control. ... TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Television code list [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with the HDMI cable. You can also use this unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) with a single press of the connected equipment. Theater speaker You can turn...
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...DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC MONO SLP ST To cancel ≥ Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum "VOL 0", and then raise it to the required level. ≥ Muting is canceled when you to standby. is set up with your home theater system. Preparation ... type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug VOLUME 2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. ≥ You can be selected only if the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. "MUTING" flashes on the main unit (\U.S.A.\and\Canada] except when "REAR MUSIC P." To change the setting Repeat the procedure from an ...
...DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC MONO SLP ST To cancel ≥ Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum "VOL 0", and then raise it to the required level. ≥ Muting is canceled when you to standby. is set up with your home theater system. Preparation ... type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug VOLUME 2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. ≥ You can be selected only if the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. "MUTING" flashes on the main unit (\U.S.A.\and\Canada] except when "REAR MUSIC P." To change the setting Repeat the procedure from an ...