22 BGV (background video) functionThe BGV function allows you to view images from avideo source together with sounds from an audio source.For example, you can enjoy listening to classical musicwhile watching beautiful scenery from a video source onthe video monitor.Select a source from the video group, then select a sourcefrom the audio group using the input selector buttons onthe remote control. To mute the soundPress MUTE on theremote control.To resume audio output, pressMUTE again.y• You can change the amount by which the unit reduces thevolume in “OPTION 3 AUDIO MUTE” in the set menu.• You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/–, etc.• During muting, the MUTE indicator flashes on the front paneldisplay. Night listening modeThis mode reproduces dialogue clearly while reducing thevolume of loud sound effects for easier listening at lowvolumes or at night.Press NIGHT on theremote control.Press NIGHT once more toreturn to normal reproduction.Note• Setting the unit in standby mode cancels night listening mode.y• You can use night listening mode with any of the sound fieldprograms.• The NIGHT indicator on the front panel display lights whenthe unit is in night listening mode.• Night listening mode may vary in effectiveness depending onthe input source and surround sound settings you use. When you have finished using this unitPress STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on theremote control) to set this unit in standbymode.6 Start playback or select a broadcast stationon the source component.Refer to the operation instructions for thecomponent.7 Adjust the volume to the desired level.The volume level is displayed digitally.Example: –70 dBControl range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to0 dB (maximum)The volume level indicator also shows the currentvolume level as a bar graph.If desired, use CONTROL and BASS/TREBLE –/+.These controls only effect the sound from the mainspeakers.Notes• If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from thecenter and rear speakers may not match that of the main leftand right speakers.• If you have connected a recording component to the VCROUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion orlow volume during playback from other components, tryturning the recording component on.8 Select a DSP program if desired.Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons onthe remote control) to select a DSP program. Seepages 27 – 30 for details about DSP programs.When using the remote control, press AMP beforeselecting a DSP program.VOLUMEFront panelorRemote controlorFront panel Remote controlSTANDBY/ON orSTANDBYFront panel Remote controlMUTEVOLUME+–PROGRAMENTER+1009STEREO6.1/5.1NIGHT/DTS8765MOVIE2MOVIE1TV THTRMUSIC4321ENTERTAINMENTROCKJAZZHALLV-AUXVCRD-TV/CBLDVDSLEEPTUNERMD/CD-RCDPLAYBACKBASS/TREBLECONTROLNIGHT0Front panel