Onkyo Receiver Troubleshooting for TX-8222 and TX-8522 Models
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Troubleshooting

If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a solution in this section.

If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer.

[TX-8522]

To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [VIDEO] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.

[TX-8222]

To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [LINE 2] button, press the [STANDBY/ON] button.

“Clear” will appear on the display and the receiver will enter Standby mode.

TX-8522

STANDBY/ON

TX-8222

STANDBY/ON

Note that resetting the receiver will delete your radio presets and custom settings.

•Make sure that the inputs and outputs of all compo- nents are connected properly.

•Make sure that the correct input source is selected (page 21).

•If the MUTING indicator is shown on the display, press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button to unmute the receiver (page 22).

•If your turntable doesn’t have a phono preamp built- in, you must connect one between it and the receiver. If your turntable uses an MC cartridge, you must con- nect an MC head amp, or an MC transformer and a phono preamp.

Noise can be heard

•Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with power cords, speaker cables, and so on may degrade the audio performance, so don’t do it.

•An audio cable may be picking up interference. Try repositioning your cables.

The tone controls have no effect

•If the DIRECT indicator or PURE AUDIO indicator lights up, the tone controls have no effect. Press the [DIRECT] button or [PURE AUDIO] button to turn the function off. The PURE AUDIO indicator will go off (page 23).

Power

Can’t turn on the receiver

•Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet properly.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug it in again.

The STANDBY indicator is flashing

•The amp protection circuit has been activated. Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immedi- ately. Disconnect all speaker cables and input sources, and leave the receiver with its power cord discon- nected for 1 hour. After that, reconnect the power cord and press the [STANDBY/ON] button again. If you can not resolve the problem, contact your Onkyo dealer.

Tuner

Reception is noisy, stereo FM reception suffers from hiss, or the FM STEREO indicator doesn’t appear

•Relocate your antenna.

•Move the receiver away from your TV or computer.

•Listen to the station in mono (page 27).

•When listening to an AM station, operating the remote controller may cause noise.

•Passing cars and airplanes can cause interference.

•Concrete walls weaken radio signals.

•If nothing improves the reception, install an outdoor antenna.

Audio

There’s no sound or it’s very quiet

•Make sure the speaker set A or B is on (page 21).

•Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all the way (pages 12 - 19).

•Make sure that the polarity of the speaker cables is correct, and that the bare wire is in contact with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 12).

•Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting.

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Contents TX-8522/ TX-8222 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerTable of Contents Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries FeaturesSupplied Accessories Getting to Know the Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the Receiver Remote Control jacks Rear PanelSatellite antenna on North American models TX-8522Display Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerRemote control sensor TX-8522 North American model RC-664SRemote Controller Connecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 15 mm 5/8Connecting Your Speakers Press the Setup button onSetting Change the impedance value to 6 ohms using the / buttonsConnecting Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown North American ModelConnecting Antenna Connecting an Outdoor FM AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting Your Components Connecting a TurntableConnecting a CD Player Before Making any ConnectionsConnecting Your Components Connecting a Recording Component Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock Remote InteractiveConnecting Components Connecting a VCRConnecting aTV or Other Component with an Audio Output Connecting the Power Cords of Other Components Connecting the Power CordOnkyo CD player, etc Connector Onkyo cassette Deck, etc Dock, etcTurning On the Receiver Turning On and Standby Changing the Input DisplayTo adjust the volume, use Enjoying Audio SourcesPress the input selector button Start playback on the selectedMuting the receiver remote controller only Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Using HeadphonesEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound TX-8522 only Using the Tone and Balance ControlsSetting the Direct Function TX-8522 only Recording Monitoring the Recorded SoundPrepare the camcorder and CD player For playbackPrepare the VCR for recording Press the DVD input selector buttonListening to AM/FM Stations AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and EuropeListening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM Stations Listening to the RadioRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European Models OnlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Correcting a Character Naming Preset ChannelsEntering a Name Effective Sensor Layout If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other ComponentsMaking Sensor Connections Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications TX-8522 Amplifier SectionGeneral Video SectionSpecifications TX-8222 Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe UK Office
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