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Listening to the Radio—Continued

■Tuning into Stations by Frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency.

1 Receiver

Press the [DIRECT TUNING]

button.

 

Remote

(Actual display depends on country.)

controller

4

Receiver

Press the [MEMORY] button again to store the station or channel.

The station or channel is stored and the preset number stops flashing.

Repeat this procedure for all of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels.

■Selecting Presets

1

Receiver

To select a preset, use the number buttons on the receiver, or the remote controller’s

2

Receiver

Remote

controller

Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.5 (FM), press 8, 7, 5.

To cancel the number entry, press the [CLR] button on the remote controller.

Remote

controller

PRESET []/[ ] buttons.

For the TX-8522 other than North American model, the PRESET

[]/[ ] buttons on the receiver also can be used to select a preset.

Presetting AM/FM Stations

Number buttons

PRESET

/

MEMORY

TUNING MODE

You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations as presets.

1

Tune into the AM/FM station that

 

2

you want to store as a preset.

Press the [MEMORY] button.

 

Receiver The MEMORY indicator appears and the preset number flashes.

3

While the MEMORY indicator is

 

Receiver

displayed (about 8 seconds), use

 

the number buttons on the

 

receiver to select a preset from 1

 

through 40.

■Deleting Presets

1Select the preset that you want to delete.

See the previous section.

2While holding down the

Receiver

[MEMORY] button, press the

 

 

 

 

[TUNING MODE] button.

 

 

 

 

The preset is deleted and its number disappears from the display.

The North American model changes FM frequency in

0.2MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for AM.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator also appears.

TUNED AUTO

FM STEREO

Tuning into Weak FM Stereo Stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

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TX-8522, TX-8222 specifications

The Onkyo TX-8222 and TX-8522 are two exceptional stereo receivers that cater to audiophiles and casual listeners alike, offering a perfect blend of performance, versatility, and modern features. Both models stand out in the crowded landscape of audio equipment, making them worthy additions to any home entertainment system.

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The TX-8222 supports a wide range of audio formats and sources, thanks to its multiple input options. It includes multiple analog audio inputs, a phono input for vinyl enthusiasts, and even digital inputs, allowing seamless connection with modern devices. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for those looking to integrate traditional analog sources with digital media.

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