Onkyo 8555 - TX AV Receiver User manual

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Stereo Receiver
TX-8555
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction.................................... 2
Connections................................. 13
Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 22
Others
Troubleshooting ..............................45
Specifications..................................47

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other.A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If the apparatus does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions.Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the apparatus to its normal operation,
E. If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in
any way, and
F. When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus
through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and
follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. If you install the apparatus in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or rack, ensure that there is
adequate ventilation.
Leave 20 cm (8") of free space at the top and sides
and 10 cm (4") at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf
or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm (4")
away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-like
gap for warm air to escape.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
AVIS
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3125A

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Precautions
1. RecordingCopyright —Unless it’s for personal use
only, recording copyrighted material is illegal
without the permission of the copyright holder.
2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user-
serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact
your Onkyo dealer.
3. Care —Occasionally you should dust the unit all
over with a soft cloth. For stubborn stains, use a soft
cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild
detergent and water. Dry the unit immediately
afterwards with a clean cloth. Don’t use abrasive
cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents,
because they may damage the finish or remove the
panel lettering.
4. Power
WARNING
BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE
FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING
SECTION CAREFULLY.
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country.
Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the
voltage requirements printed on the unit’s rear panel
(e.g., AC 230, 50 Hz orAC 120 V, 60 Hz).
The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit
from the AC power source. Make sure that the plug
is readily operable (easily accessible) at all times.
Some models have a voltage selector for
compatibility with power systems around the world.
Before you plug in such a model, make sure that the
voltage selector is set to the correct voltage for your
area.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. If
you do not intend to use the unit for an extended
period, remove the power cord from theAC outlet.
5. Preventing Hearing Loss
Caution
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
6. Batteries and Heat Exposure
Warning
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall
not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine, fire or
the like.
7. Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands— Never
handle this unit or its power cord while your hands
are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets
inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo
dealer.
8. Handling Notes
• If you need to transport this unit, use the original
packaging to pack it how it was when you
originally bought it.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit
for a long time, because they may leave marks on
the case.
• This unit’s top and rear panels may get warm
after prolonged use. This is normal.
• If you do not use this unit for a long time, it may
not work properly the next time you turn it on, so
be sure to use it occasionally.
For U.S. models
FCC Information for User
CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inter-
ference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-
nician for help.
For Canadian Models
NOTE:
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS
COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE:
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS
ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.

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Precautions
—Continued
For British models
Replacement and mounting of anAC plug on the power
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by
qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
IMPORTANT
The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse. If the fuse
needs to be replaced, the replacement fuse must approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere
rating as that indicated on the plug. Check for the ASTA
mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the power cord’s plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, cut it off and fit a suitable plug. Fit a suitable
fuse in the plug.
For European Models
Declaration of Conformity
We, ONKYO EUROPE
ELECTRONICS GmbH
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,
82194 GROEBENZELL,
GERMANY
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
K. MIYAGI
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product
described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the
corresponding technical standards such as EN60065,
EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

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Table of Contents
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
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
Connections
Introduction
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 a DVD Player, or DVD Recorder.............40
Controlling a CD Player, CD Recorder, or MD
Player..........................................................41
Controlling an RI Dock ..............................................42
Controlling a Cassette Recorder...............................43
Programming a remote control code for controlling
components connected via RI..............................44
Resetting the Remote Controller...............................44
Enjoying Audio Sources
Troubleshooting ....................................................45
Specifications ........................................................47
Others

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Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
* In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the
product name indicates the color. Specifications and
operation are the same regardless of color.
Notes:
• If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try
replacing the batteries.
• Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of
batteries.
• Ifyouintendnot to use the remote controllerfor a long
time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from
leakage or corrosion.
• Expired batteries should be removed as soon as
possible to prevent damage from leakage or
corrosion.
Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6)
Indoor FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Installing the Batteries
1
Detach the battery cover by pressing the
tab and pulling up the cover.
2
Insert two AA-size batteries into the
battery compartment.
Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive +
and negative - symbols) inside the battery
compartment.
3
After batteries are installed and seated
correctly, attach the compartment cover.

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Features
❑
Newly Designed, Brushed HairlineAluminum
Front Panel
❑
100 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC)
(NorthAmerican model)
❑
125 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC)
(European andAustralian model)
❑
WRAT (Wide RangeAmplifier Technology)
❑
High-Current, Low-Impedance Drive
❑
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
❑
XM and SIRIUS Ready (NorthAmerican
model)
❑
6 Audio Inputs (CD, TAPE, GAME/TV,
CBL/SAT, DVD, VCR/DVR)
❑
4 Video Inputs (GAME/TV, CBL/SAT, DVD,
VCR/DVR)
❑
Phono Input
❑
2 Audio and Video Outputs
❑
Speaker A/B Terminals
❑
Direct Mode
❑
Pure Audio Mode
❑
RDS (PS/PTY/RT/TP) (European model)
❑
IR Input/Output
❑
Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts
(NorthAmerican model)
❑
Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod
*
XM Ready
®
is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio
Inc. ©2008 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
©2005 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, Sirius Connect,
the SIRIUS dog logo, channel names and logos are trademarks
of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.Available only in the contiguous
United States (excludingAlaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

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Getting to Know the Receiver
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
A
ON/STANDBY button (22)
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.
B
SPEAKERS A and B switches (23)
Turn speaker setsA and B on or off.
C
ZONE 2 LEVEL,TONE, [ ▲
] / [ ▼
] buttons (39)
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.
D
ZONE 2/OFF buttons (38)
The ZONE 2 button is used when setting Zone 2.
The OFF button is used to turn off Zone 2.
E
Remote-control sensor (12)
Receives control signals from the remote controller.
FZONE 2 indicator (38)
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.
JDIRECTTUNING 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.
NMASTERVOLUME 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.
Front Panel
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued
USTANDBY indicator (22)
Lights up when the receiver is on Standby and
flashes while a signal is being received from the
remote controller.
VPHONES jack (24)
This 1/4-inch phone jack is for connecting a
standard pair of stereo headphones for private
listening.
AREMOTE CONTROL jack
This (Remote Interactive) jack can be
connected to the jacks on your other Onkyo
audio components. The receiver’s remote controller
can then be used to control all of your components.
To use , you must make an analog audio
connection between the receiver and each component.
BMONITOR OUT
This jack is for connecting a TV with a composite
video output.
CAM ANTENNA
These push terminals are for connecting an AM
antenna.
DXM antenna (North American model only)
This jack is for connecting a satellite radio such as
the XM Mini-Tuner System, sold separately.
EFM ANTENNA
This jack is for connecting an FM antenna.
FSIRIUS antenna (North American model
only)
This jack is for connecting a SIRIUS digital
antenna, sold separately (see the separate SIRIUS
instructions).
GIR IN/OUT
A commercially available IR receiver can be
connected to the IR IN jack, allowing you to control
the receiver while you’re in Zone 2, or control it
when it’s out of sight, for example, installed in a
cabinet.
A commercially available IR emitter can be
connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared)
remote control signals along to other components.
HPRE OUT: L/R, SUBWOOFER
This analog audio output can be connected to the
analog audio input on a power amplifier when you
want to use the receiver solely as a preamplifier. The
SUBWOOFER jack is for connecting a powered
subwoofer.
IZONE 2 PRE OUT L/R
These analog audio outputs can be connected to the
line inputs on amplifiers in Zone 2.
JAC OUTLET
This switched AC outlet can be used to supply
power to another component. The type of outlet
depends on the country in which you purchased
your receiver.
KPHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal
This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable
with a moving-magnet cartridge. The screw located
on the upper-left of the PHONO (MM) inputs is for
connecting a turntable’s ground wire.
LCD input
This analog audio input is for connecting a CD
player’s analog audio output.
MTAPE IN/OUT
This analog audio input and output are for
connecting a recorder with an analog audio input
and output, such as a cassette deck, MD recorder,
etc.
Rear Panel
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Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued
NGAME/TV IN
A game console or TV output can be connected
here. There are composite video input jack and
analog audio input jacks.
OCBL/SAT IN
A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here.
There are composite video input jack and analog
audio input jacks.
PDVD IN
These jacks are for connecting a DVD player.There
are composite video input jack for connecting the
video signal, and stereo (FRONT) jacks for
connecting the analog audio signals.
QVCR/DVR IN/OUT
A video component, such as aVCR or DVR, can be
connected here for recording and playback. There
are composite video input and output jacks for
connecting the video signal, and there are analog
audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal.
RSPEAKERS A
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker
set A.
SSPEAKERS B
These terminal posts are for connecting speaker
set B.
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
1A and B speaker indicators
Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on.
Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on.
2MUTING indicator
Flashes while the receiver is muted.
3ZONE 2 indicator
Lights up when Zone 2 is on.
4DIRECT indicator
Lights up while the DIRECT function is enabled.
5Radio indicators
TUNED: Lights up when tuned to a radio station.
AUTO: ForAM and FM radio, lights up when Auto
Tuning is selected, and disappears when Manual
Tuning mode is selected.
RDS (European models only): Lights up when
tuned to a radio station that supports RDS (Radio
Data System).
SIRIUS (North American model only) : Lights
up when tuned to SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
XM (North American model only) : Lights up
when tuned to XM Satellite Radio.
MEMORY: Lights up when presetting radio
stations.
FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo
FM station.
6SLEEP indicator
Lights up when the Sleep function has been set.
7Message area
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
See pages 13–21 for hookup information.
Display
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Remote Controller
To control the AV receiver, press the [RECEIVER]
Remote Mode button to select Receiver mode.
You can also use the remote controller to control your
DVD player, CD player, and other components. See
pages 41-44 for more details.
For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.
AON/STANDBY button (22)
Sets the receiver to On or Standby.
BZONE 2 button (38)
Used when setting Zone 2.
CINPUT SELECTOR buttons (23) and number
buttons (29)
Selects the input sources.After the D.TUN button is
pressed, the buttons can be used to selectAM and
FM radio stations and satellite radio channels
directly.
DD.TUN button (29)
Selects the Direct tuning mode.
EDIMMER button (24)
Adjusts the display brightness.
FTUNING MODE button (28, 29)
Selects the Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM
and FM radio.
GTUNING [ ]/[ ] buttons (28)
Used for radio tuning.
HSP A/B button (23)
Used for speaker A/B setting.
IArrow [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] and ENTER buttons
(28)
Used to select and adjust settings.
For XM/SIRIUS, the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]
buttons are used to select channels, and the
[ENTER] button is used to change the search mode.
The Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons are used to
select categories.
JSETUP button (15)
Used to access the setup menus.
KSTEREO button
Selects the FM stereo mode.
LDIRECT button (25)
Outputs the original sound source without applying
any effects.
MDISPLAY button (30)
Displays various information about the selected
input source.
NRemote Mode buttons (41-44)
Selects the remote controller modes.
OCLR/SLEEP button (24)
Used with the Sleep function. Used to cancel the
number entry when Direct Tuning mode is selected.
PPRESET [++
++]/[−− −−] buttons (29)
Used to select radio presets.
QVOL [ ]/[ ] buttons (23)
Adjusts the volume of the receiver regardless of the
currently selected remote controller mode.
RMUTING button (24)
Mutes or unmutes the receiver.
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Remote Controller—Continued
SRETURN button
Selects the previously displayed setup menu.
TPURE A button (25)
Selects the Pure Audio listening mode.
Note:
• An Onkyo cassette recorder connected via can
also be controlled in Receiver mode (see page
“Controlling a Cassette Recorder” on page 44).
Point the remote controller toward the remote control
sensor.
Notes:
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
receiver is subjected to bright light, such as direct
sunlight or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Keep this
in mind when installing.
• If another remote controller of the same type is used
in the same room, or the receiver is installed close to
equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote
controller may not work reliably.
• Don’t put anything, such as a book, on the remote
controller, because the buttons may be pressed
inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries.
• The remote controller may not work reliably if the
receiver is installed in a rack behind colored glass
doors. Keep this in mind when installing.
• Theremote controller willnot work if there’s an obstacle
between it and the receiver’s remote control sensor.
Using the Remote Controller
Remote control sensor
About 5 m
(16 feet)

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ConnectingYour Speakers
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections.
The receiver allows you to connect two sets of speakers.
When two sets of speakers are connected, you can select
which speaker set outputs sound or use both sets to
output sound simultaneously.
• When you connect one set of speakers to either
SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts, or
whenyou connect two sets ofspeakers to both speaker
terminal posts and output sound only from either
speakerset, use speakerswhoseimpedanceisbetween
4 and 16 ohms. For the NorthAmerican model, when
the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set the speaker
impedance setting on the receiver to 6 ohms (see page
15 for details).
• When you connect speakers to both SPEAKERA and
SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from
both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose
impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms.
Note:
If you make an incorrect setting for the speakers or the
impedance values, the built-in protection circuit may be
activated resulting in no sound output from speakers.
The following illustration shows which speaker should
be connected to each pair of terminals.
• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive
(+) terminals, and negative (–) terminals only to
negative (–) terminals. If you get them the wrong way
around, the sound will be out of phase and will sound
unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
• Be careful not to short the
positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the
receiver.
• Don’t connect more than one
cable to each speaker
terminal. Doing so may
damage the receiver.
• Don’t connect a speaker to more than one pair of
speaker terminals.
Speaker Connection Precautions
+–
+– +–
+–
Speaker set A
Left
speaker
Right
speaker Speaker set B
Left
speaker
Right
speaker
Receiver
Connecting the Speaker Cables
1Strip about 15 mm (5/8
inch) of insulation from
the ends of the speaker
cables, and twist the bare
wires tightly, as shown.
2Unscrew the terminal.
3Fully insert the bare
wires.
4Screw the terminal tight.
15 mm
(5/8")

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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued
Using a suitable cable, connect the receiver’s PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the input on your powered subwoofer. If
your subwoofer is unpowered and you’re using an external amplifier, connect the PRE OUT: SUBWOOFER to the
amp’s input.
If you want to use a more powerful power amplifier and use the receiver as a preamp, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks,
and connect all speakers and the subwoofer to the power amplifier. If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to this
receiver’s PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.
Connecting a Powered Subwoofer
LINE INPUT
LINE INPUT
Powered
subwoofer
Connecting a Power Amplifier
Power amplifier

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ConnectingYour Speakers—Continued
In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is “8 ohms.” When you change the speaker impedance setting,
read “Speaker Connection Precautions” on page 13 carefully before performing the procedures below.
Note:
Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver
before configuring the speaker impedance.
Configuring the Speaker Impedance
1Turn on the power.
2Press the [RECEIVER] button
and then the SETUP button on
the remote controller.
RECEIVER
ENTER
SET UP
3Use the Up and Down [▲]/[▼]
buttons to select“1. Hardware
set,”and then press [ENTER].
The Hardware Setup menu appears on
the display.
4Use the Up and Down [▲]/[▼]
buttons to select“Impedance: 8
ohms”indication.
5Change the impedance value to
“6 ohms”using the Left and
Right [ ]/[ ] buttons.
6Press the SETUP button on the
remotecontrollertocompletethe
setting.
When you restore the impedance
setting to 8 ohms, use the same
procedures above.

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Connecting Antenna
Thissection explains howto connect the suppliedindoor
FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect
commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
The receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without any
antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to
use the tuner.
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available
outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 17).
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a
commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see
page 17).
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
1Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
■North American Model
■Other Models
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to
tune into an FM radio station and adjust the
position of the FM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
2Use thumbtacks or something similar to
fix the FM antenna into position.
Caution:Be careful that you don’tinjure yourself
when using thumbtacks.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna connector
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Insert the plug fully
into the jack.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
1Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting
the tabs into the base, as shown.
2Connect both wires of the AM loop
antenna to the AM push terminals, as
shown.
(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so
they can be connected either way around.)
Makesure that thewires are attached securely and
that the push terminals are gripping the bare
wires, not the insulation.
Once your receiver is ready for use, you’ll need to
tune into an AM radio station and adjust the
position of the AM antenna to achieve the best
possible reception.
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from
your receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power
cords.
Push Insert wire Release

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Connecting Antenna—Continued
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available
outdoor FM antenna instead.
Notes:
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable
results can sometimes be obtained when installed in
an attic or loft.
• For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well
away from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line
of sight to your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from
possiblenoisesources, such as neon signs,busyroads,
etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock
hazards.
■Using aTV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM andTV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If
circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter,
as shown.
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used
in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
OutdoorAM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, butgoodresults can sometimesbe obtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
FM 75
To the receiver To TV (or VCR)
TV/FM antenna splitter
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
Outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna Insulated antenna cable

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ConnectingYour Components
Before Making any Connections
• Always refer to the instructions that came with the
component that you are connecting.
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections
have been properly made.
• Do not bind audio cables with power cords and
speaker cables. Doing so may adversely affect the
sound quality.
• To prevent interference, keep power cords and
speaker cables away from the tuner’s antenna.
AV Connection Color Coding
RCA-typeAV connections are usually color coded: red,
white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right-
channelaudio inputs and outputs (typicallylabeled“R”).
Use white plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and
outputs (typically labeled “L”).And use yellow plugs to
connect composite video inputs and outputs.
• Push each plug in all the way to make a good
connection (loose connections can cause noise or
malfunctions).
The receiver’s PHONO input jacks are for use with
moving-magnet (MM) type cartridges.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s
PHONO L/R jacks to the audio output jacks on the
turntable, as shown.
Notes:
• If the turntable has a ground wire, connect it to
receiver’s GND terminal. With some turntables,
connecting the ground wire may cause hum, in which
case it should be disconnected.
• Iftheturntable has a moving-coil (MC) type cartridge,
you’ll need a commercially available MC phono
preamp. In this case, connect the turntable to the
phono preamp’s input, and connect the phono
preamp’s output to the receiver’s PHONO L/R jacks.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s CD
L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the CD
player, as shown.
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Analog audio
Composite video
Left (white)
Right (red)
(Yellow)
Wrong!
Right!
Connecting aTurntable
Connecting a CD Player
AUDIO OUT
Ground wire
ANALOG
OUT

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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Toconnect recording components, such ascassette deck,
MDrecorder and CD recorder, usean analog audiocable
to connect the receiver’s TAPE IN L/R jacks to the
cassette deck’s analog audio output jacks, and use
another analog audio cable to connect the receiver’s
TAPEOUT L/Rjacks to the cassette deck’sanalogaudio
input jacks, as shown.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the TAPE IN L/R
or VCR/DVR IN L/R jacks to the RI Dock’s analog
audio output jacks. Then use an cable to connect the
receiver’s jack to the RI Dock’s jack, as shown.
Whenyou change theinput display nameto “HDD,”you
can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller
supplied with the receiver (see page 22).
Note:
Set the RI Dock’s RI MODE switch to HDD or
HDD/DOCK.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the DVD IN L/R
jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the DVD
player, and use a video cable to connect the DVD IN V
jack to the composite video output jack on the DVD
player.
Then, connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a composite
video input jack on the TV.
You can select the video and sound from the DVD player
simultaneously by pressing the DVD input selector
button.
Connecting a Recording Component
Connecting a Remote Interactive
Dock (RI Dock)
(IN)
REC
(OUT)
PLAY
/
R
AUDIO OUT
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-
L
TAPE
RemoteInteractive
Dock
Connecting a DVD Player
DVD
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT VIDEO OUT
LR
DVD
IN
L
V
V
R
VIDEO
IN

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ConnectingYour Components—Continued
Use an analog audio cable to connect the VCR/DVR IN
L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the VCR,
and use a video cable to connect the VCR/DVR INV
jack to the composite video output jack on the VCR.
Then use an analog audio cable to connect the
VCR/DVR OUT L/R jacks to the analog audio input
jacks on the VCR, and use a video cable to connect the
VCR/DVR OUT V jack to the composite video input
jack on the VCR.
In addition, connect the MONITOR OUT jack to a
composite video input jack on the TV.
You can select the video and sound from the VCR
simultaneouslyby pressing theVCR/DVRinputselector
button.
Use an analog audio cable to connect the unused audio
input L/R jacks on the receiver to the analog audio
output jacks on the connected component.
If you connect other Onkyo components to the receiver
with the appropriate and audio cables, you can use
the following system functions. cables are special
cablessolelyforusewithOnkyoproducts (no cables
are supplied with the receiver).
Auto Power On
When you turn on the power or start playback on a
component that’s connected to the receiver, the receiver
willturnonautomatically.Andwhen you set the receiver
to Standby, all connected components will go on
Standby as well.
Direct Change
When playback is started on an audio component
connected via , the receiver will automatically select
that component as the input source.
Remote Control Operation
You can control all components in your system by using
the receiver’s remote controller. See pages 11-12 for
more information.
Connecting aVCR
VCR/DVR
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT VIDEO OUT
LR
VCR/DVR
IN
L
V
V
R
AUDIO
IN VIDEO IN
LR
VCR/DVR
VCR/DVR
L
V
R
VCR/DVR
IN
ConnectingaTVorOtherComponent
with an Audio Output
Connecting Components
AUDIO
OUT
LR
IN
L
R