28ENGSelecting the Sound Mode (depending on the model)You can switch the sound off temporarily.Example: You wish to answer the telephone.1 Press the MUTE button ( ) on the remote control.Result: The sound is switched off and “ ” is displayed.2 When you wish to turn the sound back on, press the MUTE button( ) again or either of the volume buttons.Result: The sound comes back on at the same volume asbefore and the “ “ indication disappears.Switching the Sound Off TemporarilyThe “S.MODE” button displays/controls the processing and outputof the audio signal. When power is switched ON, the mode isautomatically preset to either “Dual-I” or “Stereo”, depending onthe current transmission.➣ If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier ifthe mode is set to the “Mono” position using the S.MODE button. If the stereo signal is weak (or if intermittent Stereo-Mono) andautomatic switching occurs, then switch to the “Mono” mode. When receiving mono sound in the AV mode, connect to the “L”input jack on the panels. If the mono sound comes out only fromthe left speaker, then press the S.MODE button.Type of broadcastRegular broadcast(Standard audio)Regular +NICAM MonoNICAM StereoNICAM Dual-I/IIRegular broadcast(Standard audio)Bilingual or Dual-I/IIStereoOn-screen indicationMono (Normal use)Mono ↔ MonoNicam (Normal)Stereo ↔ MonoNicam (Normal)Mono (Normal use)Dual-I ↔ Dual-IIStereo ↔ Mono(Forced Mono)Dual-I Dual-II MonoNicam Nicam (Normal)NICAMStereoA2Stereo