16Adjusting the master volumeUse VOLUME df to adjust thevolume.n When the “Scale” setting(vpage 37) is “0 – 98”GAdjustable rangeH 0.0 – 98.0n When the “Scale” setting (vpage 37) is “–79.5dB –18.0dB”GAdjustable rangeH – – –.– –79.5dB – 18.0dB• The variable range differs according to the input signal and channellevel setting.You can also operate via the main unit. In this case, perform thefollowing operations.Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.Turning off the sound temporarilyPress MUTE :.• “MUTE” indicator on the display flashes.• : appears on the TV screen.• The sound is reduced to the level set at “Mute Level” (vpage 37).• To cancel, press MUTE : again. Muting can also be cancelled byadjusting the master volume.Switching the brightness of the displayPress DIMMER.• The display brightness of this unit switcheseach time the button is pressed.Bright DimDarkOffBright Normal display brightness.Dim Reduced display brightness.Dark Very low display brightness.Off Turns the display off.NOTEWhen the brightness of the display is set to “Off”, the display turnsoff and appears as if there is no electricity.Playing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVDplayerThe following describes the procedure for playing Blu-ray Disc player/DVD player.1 Prepare for playback.q Turn on the power of the TV,subwoofer and player.w Change the TV input to the input ofthis unit.e Load the disc in the player.2 Press POWER X to turn on powerto the unit.3 Press Blu-ray or DVD to switch an input source for aplayer used for playback.4 Play the Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player.• Make the necessary settings on the player (language setting,subtitles setting, etc.) beforehand.Playing a portable playerThe following describes the procedure for playing portable player.1 Connect the portable playerto this unit (vpage 13“Connecting a portable player”).2 Press POWER X to turn on powerto the unit.3 Press PORTABLE to switch theinput source to “PORTABLE”.4 Play the portable player.Important information