TX-NR616 Receiver Muting

Hi, since I am unable to get the search function to work, I will just ask. I just bought this receiver, and when I mute the sound, it puts a black bar across the bottom of the tv. Is there any way to not have it put that black bar there?
Thanks, Greg

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