A volume control system for use with an audio-visual component able to receive an input signal having an audio signal and a video signal is disclosed. The system includes a remote control unit having a speaker positioned thereon for outputting an audio signal therefrom. The remote control further includes means for generating a request signal in response to user command for disabling an output of audio signal by the component. The generated request signal is transmitted to the component and means positioned within the component receives the request signal and disables the audio output. The audio signal is transmitted for receipt by a receiving means in the remote control unit and is output on the speaker of the remote control.