Onkyo TX-8555 instruction manual If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components

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Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

In order to use the remote controller to control the receiver from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below:

Multiroom A/V distribution and control system such as those from Niles® and Xantech®

*Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech Corporation.

*Niles is a registered trademark of Niles Audio Corporation.

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor

Effective Sensor Layout

Example for the main room

If the receiver is located inside a cabinet or other enclosure where the infrared rays from the remote controller cannot enter, then operation with the remote controller will not be possible. In such a case, it will be necessary to install a remote sensor at a location outside of the cabinet so that the infrared rays from the controller can be sensed.

Making Sensor Connections

When you place the IR receiver in the main room, connect the cable from the connecting block to the IR IN terminal. Make the connection as shown below. Do not plug any equipment into the power outlet until all the connections are complete.

from connecting block

Mini plug cable

Receiver

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components

Effective Sensor Layout

Connecting

block

IR IN

Receiver

IR Receiver

In this situation, you will need to use a commercially available IR emitter. Connect the mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then place the IR emitter on the remote sensor of the component or facing it. When the IR emitter is connected, only the signal input to the IR IN terminal is output to the IR OUT terminal. The signal input from the

Remote controller

In the

Main room

cabinet

 

 

: Signal flow

Example for Zone 2

The IR IN input allows you to control the receiver from Zone 2 with the remote controller even though Zone 2 may be on the other side of the building from the main zone. The diagram below shows how to make the proper connections for Zone 2.

To IR IN

IR Receiver

Receiver

Connecting block

remote sensor on the front of the receiver will not be output to the IR OUT terminal.

 

Connecting

IR Receiver

 

 

IR IN

block

 

 

 

IR OUT

Receiver

 

 

 

 

IR Emitter

 

Remote controller

Other component

: Signal flow

Making Sensor Connections

The IR emitter should be connected to the receiver’s IR OUT Terminal, as shown below.

Other component

Remote controller

: Signal flow

Mini plug

Remote control sensor

Main room

 

 

Zone 2

 

: Signal flow

Mini plug

Emitter

 

IR Emitter

 

Receiver

 

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Contents TX-8555 Avis Important Safety InstructionsBatteries and Heat Exposure Warning PrecautionsPower Preventing Hearing Loss CautionFor 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 Pure a button Remote ControllerUsing the Remote Controller Return buttonStrip about 15 mm 5/8 Connecting Your SpeakersSpeaker Connection Precautions Connecting the Speaker CablesConnecting Your Speakers Connecting a Powered SubwooferConnecting a Power Amplifier Configuring the Speaker Impedance Attach the FM antenna, as shown North American Model Connecting AntennaConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting the AM Loop AntennaUsing a TV/FM Antenna Splitter Connecting AntennaConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM AntennaBefore Making any Connections Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting a Turntable Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting Your Components Connecting a Recording Component Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock Connecting a VCR Connecting aTV or Other Component with an Audio OutputConnecting Components Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsTurning On the Receiver Turning On and StandbyChanging the Input Display Enjoying Audio Sources Using Headphones Muting the receiver remote controller onlySetting the Display Brightness Using the Sleep Timer remote controller onlyUsing the Tone and Balance Controls Setting the Direct FunctionEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and Europe Listening to the RadioListening to AM/FM Stations Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM StationsUsing RDS European Model Only What is RDS?RDS Program Types PTY Displaying Radio Text RT Finding Stations by Type PTYListening to Traffic News TP Naming Preset Channels Entering a NameCorrecting a Character Advanced Setup Setting the Advanced SetupFor example Remote ID setting procedure Advanced Setup Advanced Setup MenuChanging the Remote Controller’s ID Connecting Zone ZoneHookup Press the Setup button Zone 2 Out SettingsUsing Zone Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote ControllerControlling Zone 2 from the receiver Muting Zone Adjusting the Volume of ZoneAdjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Balance of ZoneIf Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components Effective Sensor LayoutMaking Sensor Connections Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player Controlling Other ComponentsControlling Other Components Controlling an Onkyo CD PlayerDisc +/− button Controlling an RI Dock Rewind and Fast Forward / buttons Controlling a Cassette RecorderPrevious button Reverse Play buttonResetting the Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Tuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video Section3 4 4 8 3 2 a