I can't turn the MUTING function off on my Audio/Video (A/V) receiver

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If the MUTING lamp stays lit even after you press MUTING on the remote control to turn the function off, follow these steps to resolve this issue:

IMPORTANT: If model-specific information is needed to complete any of these steps, refer to the instructions supplied with the product. Manuals are posted on your model support page.

NOTE: Because each of these steps represents a possible solution to this issue, check the MUTING status after completing each step.

1. Increase the volume of the A/V receiver.
2. Power the A/V receiver off and then turn the power back on.
3. Perform an Auto Calibration as follows:
   1. Using the supplied remote control, press the AMP MENU button.
   2. Press the UP or DOWN direction arrow  repeatedly to select AUTO CAL.
   3. Press the + (center) button.
   4. Press the UP or DOWN direction arrow repeatedly to select A.CAL START.
   5. Press the + (center) button.
4. Initialize the A/V receiver.

   NOTE: Once you have performed these steps, all the settings you have changed or adjusted will be reset back to the initial settings.

   1. Press the I/Q (POWER) button to power off the A/V receiver.
   2. Press and hold down the I/Q (POWER) button for five seconds.
      • CLEARING will appear in the display.
      • After a short time, CLEARED will appear and the unit will be reset back to factory settings.

If MUTING is still turned on after you have reset the A/V receiver back to factory settings, the HDMI control function will need to be turned off. Follow these steps to turn this function off:

1. Using the supplied remote control, press the AMP MENU button.
2. Press the DOWN arrow repeatedly to select HDMI setting.
3. Press the + (center) button to select HDMI control setting.
4. Select HDMI Control off.