Onkyo TX-8555 instruction manual

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Stereo Receiver

TX-8555

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit.

Following the instructions in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.

Please retain this manual for future reference.

Contents

Introduction

2

Connections

13

Enjoying Audio Sources

22

Others

Troubleshooting .............................. 45

Specifications .................................. 47

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Contents TX-8555 Avis Important Safety InstructionsPower PrecautionsPreventing Hearing Loss Caution Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningFor British models PrecautionsTable of Contents Installing the Batteries Supplied AccessoriesFeatures Front Panel Getting to Know the ReceiverRear Panel Getting to Know the ReceiverDisplay Remote Controller Using the Remote Controller Remote ControllerReturn button Pure a buttonSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 15 mm 5/8Connecting a Powered Subwoofer Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Power Amplifier Configuring the Speaker Impedance Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Attach the FM antenna, as shown North American ModelConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Using a TV/FM Antenna SplitterConnecting a Turntable Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting a CD Player Before Making any ConnectionsConnecting a Recording Component Connecting a DVD Player Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting a Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock Connecting aTV or Other Component with an Audio Output Connecting a VCRConnecting Components Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsTurning On and Standby Turning On the ReceiverChanging the Input Display Enjoying Audio Sources Setting the Display Brightness Muting the receiver remote controller onlyUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Using HeadphonesSetting the Direct Function Using the Tone and Balance ControlsEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Listening to the Radio AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and EuropeListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM StationsWhat is RDS? Using RDS European Model OnlyRDS Program Types PTY Finding Stations by Type PTY Displaying Radio Text RTListening to Traffic News TP Entering a Name Naming Preset ChannelsCorrecting a Character Setting the Advanced Setup Advanced SetupFor example Remote ID setting procedure Advanced Setup Menu Advanced SetupChanging the Remote Controller’s ID Zone Connecting ZoneHookup Press the Setup button Zone 2 Out SettingsControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 from the receiver Adjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Volume of ZoneAdjusting the Balance of Zone Muting ZoneEffective Sensor Layout If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other ComponentsMaking Sensor Connections Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player Controlling Other ComponentsControlling an Onkyo CD Player Controlling Other ComponentsDisc +/− button Controlling an RI Dock Previous button Controlling a Cassette RecorderReverse Play button Rewind and Fast Forward / buttonsResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Amplifier Section SpecificationsVideo Section Tuner Section3 4 4 8 3 2 a