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Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver. Others Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 34 En Stereo Receiver TX-8522/ TX-8222 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Enjoying Audio Sources 20 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.
Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver. Others Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 34 En Stereo Receiver TX-8522/ TX-8222 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connections 12 Enjoying Audio Sources 20 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new Stereo Receiver.
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...Enjoying Audio Sources 21 Muting the receiver (remote controller only) ........ 22 Using Headphones 22 Setting the Display Brightness 22 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only) ... 22 Using the Tone and Balance Controls 23 Setting the DIRECT Function (TX-8522 only) ..... 23 Enjoying the...Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) ..... 31 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor 31 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components 31 Others Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 34 4 Supplied Accessories Make ...
...Enjoying Audio Sources 21 Muting the receiver (remote controller only) ........ 22 Using Headphones 22 Setting the Display Brightness 22 Using the Sleep Timer (remote controller only) ... 22 Using the Tone and Balance Controls 23 Setting the DIRECT Function (TX-8522 only) ..... 23 Enjoying the...Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) ..... 31 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach the Receiver Remote Sensor 31 If Remote Controller Signal Does not Reach Other Components 31 Others Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 34 4 Supplied Accessories Make ...
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For details, refer to the shipping destination. Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel TX-8522 North American Model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 J KL N V U T S RQ P O TX-8522 Other Models * The name of the buttons and other controls varies according to the description on the next page. 1 23 4 56 7 8 9* J K* L M N V TX-8222 12 U 56 T S RQ P O 7 89 J K N V U 6 T S RQ P O
For details, refer to the shipping destination. Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel TX-8522 North American Model 1 23 4 56 7 8 9 J KL N V U T S RQ P O TX-8522 Other Models * The name of the buttons and other controls varies according to the description on the next page. 1 23 4 56 7 8 9* J K* L M N V TX-8222 12 U 56 T S RQ P O 7 89 J K N V U 6 T S RQ P O
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... then be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals along to other Onkyo audio components. B IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the jacks on North American models) This jack is for connecting an AM antenna. ...E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a TV with a composite video output. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-8522 1 B 345 67 8 9 JK L M N TX-8222 1B 5 67 8 9 JK L OP A REMOTE CONTROL jacks These (Remote Interactive) jacks can be connected to the IR IN...
... then be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals along to other Onkyo audio components. B IR IN/OUT A commercially available IR receiver can be connected to the jacks on North American models) This jack is for connecting an AM antenna. ...E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting a TV with a composite video output. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued Rear Panel TX-8522 1 B 345 67 8 9 JK L M N TX-8222 1B 5 67 8 9 JK L OP A REMOTE CONTROL jacks These (Remote Interactive) jacks can be connected to the IR IN...
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...VIDEO inputs and outputs can be used to supply power to connect a VCR, cable/satellite receiver, set B. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in which you purchased your receiver. RDS (European models only): Lights up while the DIRECT function is for hookup information....MM) inputs is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when speaker set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up when tuned to a radio station. J PHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal This analog audio input is...
...VIDEO inputs and outputs can be used to supply power to connect a VCR, cable/satellite receiver, set B. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in which you purchased your receiver. RDS (European models only): Lights up while the DIRECT function is for hookup information....MM) inputs is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when speaker set B is on. 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up when tuned to a radio station. J PHONO (MM) input and grounding terminal This analog audio input is...
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... About 5 m (16 feet) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and... the receiver's remote control sensor. Remote Controller TX-8522 North American model (RC-664S) TX-8522 Other models (RC-665S) TX-8222 All models (RC-666S) 1 1 9 9 2 J 2 J K K 3 3* L L 4 5 M 4 5 M N N O O P P Q Q R R 6 S 7 T T 8 U 8 U * For ...
... About 5 m (16 feet) Notes: • The remote controller may not work reliably if the receiver is subjected to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work if there's an obstacle between it and... the receiver's remote control sensor. Remote Controller TX-8522 North American model (RC-664S) TX-8522 Other models (RC-665S) TX-8222 All models (RC-666S) 1 1 9 9 2 J 2 J K K 3 3* L L 4 5 M 4 5 M N N O O P P Q Q R R 6 S 7 T T 8 U 8 U * For ...
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... speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from the wall outlet before making any connections. Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you to negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to ..., use speakers whose impedance is between 4 and 16 ohms. For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to 6 ohms (see next page for the speakers or the impedance values, the built-...
... speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from the wall outlet before making any connections. Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you to negative (-) terminals. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals only to ..., use speakers whose impedance is between 4 and 16 ohms. For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to 6 ohms (see next page for the speakers or the impedance values, the built-...
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Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Configuring the Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only) In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is "8 ohms." Note: Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver 4 before performing the procedures below. The "Impedance: 8 ohms" indication appears in the display. 3 Change the...
Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Configuring the Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only) In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is "8 ohms." Note: Be sure to minimize the volume level on the receiver 4 before performing the procedures below. The "Impedance: 8 ohms" indication appears in the display. 3 Change the...
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...MC phono preamp. And use with power cords and speaker cables. Connecting a CD Player Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's CD L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the turntable, as shown. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections ... preamp's output to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's PHONO L/R jacks to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow)...
...MC phono preamp. And use with power cords and speaker cables. Connecting a CD Player Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's CD L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the turntable, as shown. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections ... preamp's output to connect rightchannel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled "R"). Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's PHONO L/R jacks to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow)...
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.... When you can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see page 20). The video input from the DVD player simultaneously by pressing the DVD input selector button. For the TX-8222, only audio input from the DVD player can select the video and sound from ... OUT TAPE 1 Remote Interactive Dock R ---- Connecting a DVD Player For the TX-8522, use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8522's DVD IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the DVD player, and use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1), flip the RI MODE switch to...
.... When you can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see page 20). The video input from the DVD player simultaneously by pressing the DVD input selector button. For the TX-8222, only audio input from the DVD player can select the video and sound from ... OUT TAPE 1 Remote Interactive Dock R ---- Connecting a DVD Player For the TX-8522, use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8522's DVD IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the DVD player, and use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1), flip the RI MODE switch to...
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...OUT V jack to the analog audio output jacks on the VCR. Auto Power On When you connect other Onkyo components to a composite video input jack on the VCR. For the TX-8222, audio input from the VCR can select the video and sound from the VCR should be connected. The video... L R AUDIO OUT Connecting Components If you turn on Standby as the input source. In addition, connect the TX-8522's MONITOR OUT jack to the receiver with the receiver). Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8222's LINE 1/DVD IN L/R or LINE 2 IN L/R jacks to the composite video input jack on the VCR....
...OUT V jack to the analog audio output jacks on the VCR. Auto Power On When you connect other Onkyo components to a composite video input jack on the VCR. For the TX-8222, audio input from the VCR can select the video and sound from the VCR should be connected. The video... L R AUDIO OUT Connecting Components If you turn on Standby as the input source. In addition, connect the TX-8522's MONITOR OUT jack to the receiver with the receiver). Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8222's LINE 1/DVD IN L/R or LINE 2 IN L/R jacks to the composite video input jack on the VCR....
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...equipment on the country in all the way to make an analog audio connection between the receiver and each plug in which you purchased the receiver. TX-8222 European models e.g. TX-8522 North American model Caution: • Make sure that the total capacity of the ...components that might interfere with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver. If this is turned on with the receiver's remote controller...
...equipment on the country in all the way to make an analog audio connection between the receiver and each plug in which you purchased the receiver. TX-8222 European models e.g. TX-8522 North American model Caution: • Make sure that the total capacity of the ...components that might interfere with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver. If this is turned on with the receiver's remote controller...
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... button selected in the display. The selected input name appears in the Step 1 above for the other button cannot be changed to "HDD." TX-8222 or 2 Press and hold down the volume before you can change the display name to "HDD" for one of the buttons below , you...prevent any loud surprises when you can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see pages 10, 11). 1, 2 1, 2 1 TX-8522 or Press the appropriate input selector button. TX-8522: TAPE 1, VIDEO TX-8222: TAPE 1, LINE 2 After you changed to "HDD." 20 Changing the Input Display For the...
... button selected in the display. The selected input name appears in the Step 1 above for the other button cannot be changed to "HDD." TX-8222 or 2 Press and hold down the volume before you can change the display name to "HDD" for one of the buttons below , you...prevent any loud surprises when you can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see pages 10, 11). 1, 2 1, 2 1 TX-8522 or Press the appropriate input selector button. TX-8522: TAPE 1, VIDEO TX-8222: TAPE 1, LINE 2 After you changed to "HDD." 20 Changing the Input Display For the...
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... 4 or 6 ohms and output sound only from this speaker set that you want to . Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to listen to use the receiver's [MASTER VOLUME] control, or the remote controller's VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector .... Start playback on the receiver should be set to select the component that you connect a set of speakers whose impedance is on the receiver to select the speaker set , the speaker impedance setting on the selected component. 21 TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector...
... 4 or 6 ohms and output sound only from this speaker set that you want to . Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to listen to use the receiver's [MASTER VOLUME] control, or the remote controller's VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector .... Start playback on the receiver should be set to select the component that you connect a set of speakers whose impedance is on the receiver to select the speaker set , the speaker impedance setting on the selected component. 21 TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector...
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... SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness You can set , as shown. The SLEEP indicator appears on the TX-8522 (other than North American model) DIMMER PHONES DIMMER (TX-8222) MUTING Muting the receiver (remote controller only) You can set to select the required sleep time. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER...
... SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness You can set , as shown. The SLEEP indicator appears on the TX-8522 (other than North American model) DIMMER PHONES DIMMER (TX-8222) MUTING Muting the receiver (remote controller only) You can set to select the required sleep time. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER...
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... no effect on a recording component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT or TAPE 2 OUT jacks. Pressing the TAPE 2 input selector button on the receiver activates the TAPE 2 monitoring function, turning on the "T2 MONITOR ON" indication along with the ">" indication. While the ">" indication is activated, pressing ... selected input source will be recorded. ex. Input selector buttons TAPE 2 Recording the Input Source For the TX-8522, you can monitor the recorded sound. For the TX-8222, you can monitor the sound before or after recording. When you want to record the input from the TAPE...
... no effect on a recording component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT or TAPE 2 OUT jacks. Pressing the TAPE 2 input selector button on the receiver activates the TAPE 2 monitoring function, turning on the "T2 MONITOR ON" indication along with the ">" indication. While the ">" indication is activated, pressing ... selected input source will be recorded. ex. Input selector buttons TAPE 2 Recording the Input Source For the TX-8522, you can monitor the recorded sound. For the TX-8222, you can monitor the sound before or after recording. When you want to record the input from the TAPE...
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...-in tuner, you release the button. You can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. 1 Receiver or [TX-8522 North American model] Use the [FM/AM] input selector button to select AM or FM. [TX-8522 Other models/TX-8222] Use the [FM] or [AM] input selector button to the Radio DIRECT TUNING TUNING ...DOWN/UP Number buttons Number buttons CLR TUNING/CH / DIRECT TUNING FM/AM TUNING MODE TX-8522 North American model AM Frequency Step Setup (not...
...-in tuner, you release the button. You can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. 1 Receiver or [TX-8522 North American model] Use the [FM/AM] input selector button to select AM or FM. [TX-8522 Other models/TX-8222] Use the [FM] or [AM] input selector button to the Radio DIRECT TUNING TUNING ...DOWN/UP Number buttons Number buttons CLR TUNING/CH / DIRECT TUNING FM/AM TUNING MODE TX-8522 North American model AM Frequency Step Setup (not...
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...Receiver While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button. You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels. For example, to tune to the station in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For the TX...-8522 other models it may be used to select a preset. The preset is weak, it 's 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for all of the radio station. To cancel the number entry, press the [CLR] button on the receiver...entering the appropriate frequency. 1 Receiver Press the [DIRECT TUNING] ...
...Receiver While holding down the [MEMORY] button, press the [TUNING MODE] button. You can store a combination of up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations and XM channels. For example, to tune to the station in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For the TX...-8522 other models it may be used to select a preset. The preset is weak, it 's 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz (or 10 kHz) steps for all of the radio station. To cancel the number entry, press the [CLR] button on the receiver...entering the appropriate frequency. 1 Receiver Press the [DIRECT TUNING] ...
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...of letters, numbers and some symbols can be given the name "ONKYO." 1 Select the desired preset channel. (Refer to enter the ...If a button is replaced with a frequency of 89.50 MHz has been stored in the following sequence: 5 → M → N → O → 5... TX-8222 Other than European 3 TX-8222 Other than European model Continue pressing the [5MNO] button until "O" is not pressed within 16 seconds, the operation will be entered: A B C D E F G H I...cursor ( _ ) flashes. Naming Preset Channels While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8 characters...
...of letters, numbers and some symbols can be given the name "ONKYO." 1 Select the desired preset channel. (Refer to enter the ...If a button is replaced with a frequency of 89.50 MHz has been stored in the following sequence: 5 → M → N → O → 5... TX-8222 Other than European 3 TX-8222 Other than European model Continue pressing the [5MNO] button until "O" is not pressed within 16 seconds, the operation will be entered: A B C D E F G H I...cursor ( _ ) flashes. Naming Preset Channels While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of 8 characters...
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...mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then place the IR emitter on the front of the receiver will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System) • ... operation with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be output to the IR OUT terminal. IR IN Connecting block IR Receiver TX-8522/ TX-8222 Remote controller In the cabinet Main room : Signal flow Example for the remote zone. from connecting block Mini plug cable...
...mini plug of the IR emitter to the IR OUT terminal on the receiver and then place the IR emitter on the front of the receiver will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below: • Onkyo's Multi-Room System kits (IR Remote Controller Extension System) • ... operation with the remote controller even though the remote zone may be output to the IR OUT terminal. IR IN Connecting block IR Receiver TX-8522/ TX-8222 Remote controller In the cabinet Main room : Signal flow Example for the remote zone. from connecting block Mini plug cable...
