Onkyo TX-8555 instruction manual Using the Tone and Balance Controls, Setting the Direct Function

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Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued

This section explains functions that can be used with any input source.





		PURE AUDIO			TREBLE
				BASS BALANCE

Using the Tone and Balance Controls

Adjusting the Bass

The BASS control adjusts bass sounds. Turn it up to make them louder. Turn it down to make them quieter. Normally, it should be set midway.

Adjusting the Treble

The TREBLE control adjusts treble sounds. Turn it up to make them louder. Turn it down to make them quieter. Normally, it should be set midway.

DIRECT PURE A

Setting the DIRECT Function

Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button on the receiver repeatedly until the

DIRECT indicator lights up or pressing the [DIRECT] button on the remote

controller activates the DIRECT function. To turn the function off, press the [PURE AUDIO] button on the receiver repeatedly until no indicator lights up or press the [STEREO] button on the remote controller.

When the DIRECT function is off, the tone controls can be used to adjust the sound.

When the DIRECT function is on, the tone controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a pure sound.

You can conﬁgure whether the DIRECT function is applied or not for input sources individually.

Adjusting the Balance

The BALANCE control is used to control the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones.

Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound

Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button on the receiver repeatedly until the PURE AUDIO indicator lights up or pressing

the [PURE A] button on the remote

controller activates the Pure Audio listening mode. To turn the mode off, press the [PURE AUDIO] button on the receiver repeatedly until no indicator lights up or press the [STEREO] button on the remote controller. The Pure Audio listening mode allows you to enjoy purer sound by disabling the video signal output and turning off the indication in the display.

During the Pure Audio listening mode, the tone controls are bypassed and adjustments using the Bass and Treble controls are ignored.

You can conﬁgure whether the Pure Audio listening mode is applied or not for input sources individually.

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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