Onkyo TX-8555 instruction manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Introduction

 

 

Important Safety Instructions

2

Precautions

3

Table of Contents

5

Supplied Accessories

6

Installing the Batteries

6

Features

7

Getting to Know the Receiver

8

Front Panel

8

Rear Panel

9

Display

10

Remote Controller

11

Using the Remote Controller

12

Connections

 

 

Connecting Your Speakers

13

Speaker Connection Precautions

13

Connecting the Speaker Cables

13

Connecting a Powered Subwoofer

14

Connecting a Power Amplifier

14

Configuring the Speaker Impedance

15

Connecting Antenna

16

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

16

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

16

Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna

17

Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna

17

Connecting Your Components

18

Connecting a Turntable

18

Connecting a CD Player

18

Connecting a Recording Component

19

Connecting a Remote Interactive Dock (RI Dock)

19

Connecting a DVD Player

19

Connecting a VCR

20

Connecting a TV or Other Component with an Audio

Output

20

Connecting

Components

20

Connecting the Power Cords of Other

 

Components

21

Connecting the Power Cord

21

Enjoying Audio Sources

 

Turning On the Receiver

22

Turning On and Standby

22

Changing the Input Display

22

Enjoying Audio Sources

23

Muting the receiver (remote controller only)

24

Using Headphones

24

Setting the Display Brightness

24

Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only)

24

Using the Tone and Balance Controls

25

Setting the DIRECT Function

25

Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound

25

Recording

26

Recording the Input Source

26

Recording Audio and Video from Separate

 

Sources

27

Listening to the Radio

28

AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America and

 

Europe)

28

Listening to AM/FM Stations

28

Using RDS (European Model Only)

30

Naming Preset Channels

32

Entering a Name

32

Correcting a Character

32

Advanced Setup

33

Setting the Advanced Setup

33

Advanced Setup Menu

34

Changing the Remote Controller’s ID

34

Zone 2

35

Connecting Zone 2

35

Zone 2 Out Settings

36

Using Zone 2

37

Connecting Components not Reached by the

 

Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT)

39

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the

 

Receiver Remote Sensor

39

If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other

 

Components

39

Controlling Other Components

40

Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player

40

Controlling an Onkyo CD Player

41

Controlling an RI Dock

42

Controlling a Cassette Recorder

43

Programming a remote control code for controlling

 

components connected via

44

Resetting the Remote Controller

44

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 Power Amplifier Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer 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 Remote Interactive Dock RI Dock Connecting Your ComponentsConnecting a Recording Component Connecting a DVD Player Connecting Components Connecting a VCRConnecting aTV or Other Component with an Audio Output Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cords of Other ComponentsChanging the Input Display Turning On the ReceiverTurning On and Standby Enjoying Audio Sources Setting the Display Brightness Muting the receiver remote controller onlyUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Using HeadphonesEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound Using the Tone and Balance ControlsSetting the Direct Function Recording the Input Source RecordingRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Listening to AM/FM Stations AM Frequency Step Setup Not North America and EuropeListening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting AM/FM StationsRDS Program Types PTY Using RDS European Model OnlyWhat is RDS? Listening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Correcting a Character Naming Preset ChannelsEntering a Name For example Remote ID setting procedure Advanced SetupSetting the Advanced Setup Changing the Remote Controller’s ID Advanced SetupAdvanced Setup Menu Hookup Connecting ZoneZone Press the Setup button Zone 2 Out SettingsControlling Zone 2 from the receiver Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Tone of Zone Adjusting the Volume of ZoneAdjusting the Balance of Zone Muting ZoneMaking Sensor Connections If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other ComponentsEffective Sensor Layout Controlling an Onkyo DVD Player Controlling Other ComponentsDisc +/− button Controlling Other ComponentsControlling an Onkyo CD Player 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