Onkyo TX-8555 instruction manual Getting to Know the Receiver, Front Panel

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Getting to Know the Receiver

Front Panel

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AON/STANDBY button (22)

Sets the receiver to On or Standby.

BSPEAKERS A and B switches (23)

Turn speaker sets A and B on or off.

CZONE 2 LEVEL, TONE, [] / [] buttons (38)

The LEVEL button and []/[] buttons are used when adjusting the volume level of Zone 2.

The TONE button and []/[] buttons are used when adjusting the Bass/Treble level and balance of Zone 2.

DZONE 2/OFF buttons (37)

The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2. The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2.

ERemote-control sensor (12)

Receives control signals from the remote controller.

FZONE 2 indicator (37)

Flashes when Zone 2 is being set. Light up when Zone 2 is on.

GDISPLAY (30)

Displays various information about the currently selected input source.

On the European model, it’s used with RDS (Radio Data System). See “Using RDS (European Model Only)” on page 30.

HPURE AUDIO button and indicator (25)

Selects the Pure Audio listening mode. The indicator lights up and the display disappears when this mode is selected.

ITUNING UP/DOWN buttons (28)

Used for radio tuning.

JDIRECT TUNING button (29)

When you know the frequency for the station you want to listen to, you can select the station by entering the frequency directly using this button and number buttons.

KCHARACTER button (32)

Used to label the FM or AM station preset number.

LNumber buttons (29)

Used to select a station by entering the frequency directly or to enter characters to label the station preset number.

MENTER button (31)

Used to select satellite radio stations.

NMASTER VOLUME control (23)

Sets the volume of the receiver.

OBALANCE control (25)

This control is for adjusting the sound level balance between the left and right channel for speakers and headphones.

PTREBLE control (25)

This control is for adjusting the level of treble sounds.

QBASS control (25)

This control is for adjusting the level of bass sounds.

RTUNING MODE button (28, 29)

Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio.

SMEMORY button (29)

Used when storing or deleting radio presets.

TInput selector buttons (23, 26)

Used to select the input sources.

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Contents TX-8555 Important Safety Instructions AvisPrecautions PowerPreventing Hearing Loss Caution Batteries and Heat Exposure WarningPrecautions For British modelsTable of Contents Supplied Accessories Installing the BatteriesFeatures Getting to Know the Receiver Front PanelGetting to Know the Receiver Rear PanelDisplay Remote Controller Remote Controller Using the Remote ControllerReturn button Pure a buttonConnecting Your Speakers Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 15 mm 5/8Connecting a Power Amplifier Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting a Powered Subwoofer Configuring the Speaker Impedance Connecting Antenna Connecting the Indoor FM AntennaConnecting the AM Loop 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 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 Cords of Other Components Connecting the Power CordChanging the Input Display Turning On the ReceiverTurning On and Standby Enjoying Audio Sources Muting the receiver remote controller only Setting the Display BrightnessUsing the Sleep Timer remote controller only Using HeadphonesEnjoying the Pure Audio Sound Using the Tone and Balance ControlsSetting the Direct Function Recording Recording the Input SourceRecording Audio and Video from Separate Sources Listening 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 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 Zone 2 Out Settings Press the Setup buttonControlling Zone 2 from the receiver Using ZoneControlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller Adjusting the Volume of Zone Adjusting the Tone of ZoneAdjusting the Balance of Zone Muting ZoneMaking Sensor Connections If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other ComponentsEffective Sensor Layout Controlling Other Components Controlling an Onkyo DVD PlayerDisc +/− button Controlling Other ComponentsControlling an Onkyo CD Player Controlling an RI Dock Controlling a Cassette Recorder Previous buttonReverse Play button Rewind and Fast Forward / buttonsResetting the Remote Controller Resetting the Remote Mode ButtonsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner Section3 4 4 8 3 2 a