Question about TDA2822M

The found schematics for 2822M are slightly different from 2822. The 2822M has the input applied to the center of the volume control such that it grounds the source device when volume is reduced. Is this a mistake or there some sensible reason for this configuration.
 

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File 'bridge1.png' is factory style. File "BTL1.png" is drawn by one of the "1,001 Circuits!" websites.

The "backward potentiometer" connection is a useful design technique in some cases. But these days it is mostly a screw-up.

Does the factory datasheet have a plan with a volume control? Yes, TWO.

TDA2822M.gif

Yes, I see the other typo in the caption at "Motot". I can believe they have people who read schematics carefully but the English expert was on vacation that day.