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... Contents 4 Supplied Accessories 4 Installing the Batteries 5 Features 5 Getting to Know the Receiver 6 Front Panel 6 Rear Panel 8 Display 9 Remote Controller 10 Using the Remote Controller 10 Connections Connecting Your Speakers 12 Speaker Connection Precautions 12 Connecting the Speaker Cables 12 Configuring the Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only 13 Connecting Antenna 14 Connecting the Indoor...
... Contents 4 Supplied Accessories 4 Installing the Batteries 5 Features 5 Getting to Know the Receiver 6 Front Panel 6 Rear Panel 8 Display 9 Remote Controller 10 Using the Remote Controller 10 Connections Connecting Your Speakers 12 Speaker Connection Precautions 12 Connecting the Speaker Cables 12 Configuring the Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only 13 Connecting Antenna 14 Connecting the Indoor...
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... ❑ DIRECT &PURE AUDIO ❑ Brushed Hairline Aluminum Front Panel ❑ Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod ❑ Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts (USA & CANADA only) TX-8222 ❑ 50 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (USA & CANADA) ❑ 70 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC) (EUROPE) ❑ 90 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (JEITA) (ASIA) ❑ High...
... ❑ DIRECT &PURE AUDIO ❑ Brushed Hairline Aluminum Front Panel ❑ Compatible with RI Dock for the iPod ❑ Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts (USA & CANADA only) TX-8222 ❑ 50 Watts/Channel @ 8 ohms (FTC) (USA & CANADA) ❑ 70 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (IEC) (EUROPE) ❑ 90 Watts/Channel @ 4 ohms (JEITA) (ASIA) ❑ High...
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.... The receiver's remote controller can then be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals along to other Onkyo audio components. A commercially available IR emitter can be used to control all of sight, for connecting speaker set A.... E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of your other components. 8 C Satellite antenna (on your components. 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...
.... The receiver's remote controller can then be connected to the IR OUT jack to pass IR (infrared) remote control signals along to other Onkyo audio components. A commercially available IR emitter can be used to control all of sight, for connecting speaker set A.... E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for example, installed in Zone 2, or control it when it's out of your other components. 8 C Satellite antenna (on your components. 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...
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...analog audio input is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when speaker set A is on the upper-right of outlet depends on . 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when... selected input source. 9 I AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to connect a VCR, cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued H SPEAKERS B These terminal posts are for connecting a recorder with a moving-magnet cartridge. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For...
...analog audio input is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when speaker set A is on the upper-right of outlet depends on . 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and disappears when... selected input source. 9 I AC OUTLET This switched AC outlet can be used to connect a VCR, cable/satellite receiver, set-top box, etc. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued H SPEAKERS B These terminal posts are for connecting a recorder with a moving-magnet cartridge. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For...
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.... For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set B 12 Left speaker Doing so may be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you make an incorrect setting for details). • When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound...
.... For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set B 12 Left speaker Doing so may be avoided. • Be careful not to negative (-) terminals. Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you make an incorrect setting for details). • When you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound...
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...Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only) In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is "8 ohms." When you restore the impedance setting to "6 ohms" using the [ ]/[ ] buttons. 13 Note: Be sure to complete the setting. When you change the speaker impedance setting, read "Speaker... Connection Precautions" on the remote controller to minimize the volume level on the receiver 4 before configuring the speaker impedance. 1 Press the SETUP button on page 12 ...
...Speaker Impedance (TX-8522 North American model only) In this model, the factory default for speaker impedance is "8 ohms." When you restore the impedance setting to "6 ohms" using the [ ]/[ ] buttons. 13 Note: Be sure to complete the setting. When you change the speaker impedance setting, read "Speaker... Connection Precautions" on the remote controller to minimize the volume level on the receiver 4 before configuring the speaker impedance. 1 Press the SETUP button on page 12 ...
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... properly made. • Do not bind audio cables with power cords and speaker cables. In this case, connect the turntable to the phono preamp's input, and connect the phono preamp's output to receiver's GND terminal. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are for use... yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red...
... properly made. • Do not bind audio cables with power cords and speaker cables. In this case, connect the turntable to the phono preamp's input, and connect the phono preamp's output to receiver's GND terminal. AV Connection Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are for use... yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red...
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...receiver is a problem, plug the receiver into a different branch circuit. 19 connector Onkyo CD player, etc. Connecting them to another manufacturer's component may cause the receiver to Standby. TX-8222 European models e.g. Connecting the Power Cord • Connect the receiver's power cord to Onkyo components. connector Onkyo... with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver's remote controller. • To use with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the receiver may not support all of Other Components The receiver has AC...
...receiver is a problem, plug the receiver into a different branch circuit. 19 connector Onkyo CD player, etc. Connecting them to another manufacturer's component may cause the receiver to Standby. TX-8222 European models e.g. Connecting the Power Cord • Connect the receiver's power cord to Onkyo components. connector Onkyo... with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver's remote controller. • To use with your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the receiver may not support all of Other Components The receiver has AC...
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... on the selected component. 21 Start playback on or off. Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to 6 ohms (see page 13). Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME / 1 Receiver (ex. TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector button to select the component...
... on the selected component. 21 Start playback on or off. Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to 6 ohms (see page 13). Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME / 1 Receiver (ex. TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector button to select the component...
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...] button. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER (TX-8522 Other than North American model) and TX-8222. Alternatively, you 'll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. The receiver is being displayed, you can use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness You...
...] button. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER (TX-8522 Other than North American model) and TX-8222. Alternatively, you 'll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button. The receiver is being displayed, you can use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness You...
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...AUDIO indicator. You can configure whether the DIRECT function is used to control the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones. Turn it should be set midway. Normally, it down to make them quieter. Adjusting the Balance The BALANCE control ...is applied or not for input sources individually. 23 The DIRECT indicator lights up to make them louder. Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound (TX-8522 only) Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button activates the Pure Indicator Audio listening mode and turns on and off. Normally, it up ....
...AUDIO indicator. You can configure whether the DIRECT function is used to control the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones. Turn it should be set midway. Normally, it down to make them quieter. Adjusting the Balance The BALANCE control ...is applied or not for input sources individually. 23 The DIRECT indicator lights up to make them louder. Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound (TX-8522 only) Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button activates the Pure Indicator Audio listening mode and turns on and off. Normally, it up ....
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... the [STANDBY/ON] button. [TX-8222] To reset the receiver to an AM station, operating the remote controller may be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 12). • Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. 32 ... STEREO indicator doesn't appear • Relocate your Onkyo dealer. [TX-8522] To reset the receiver to its power cord disconnected for a solution in contact with power cords, speaker cables, and so on the receiver • Make sure that resetting the receiver will go off . Remove the power cord from...
... the [STANDBY/ON] button. [TX-8222] To reset the receiver to an AM station, operating the remote controller may be heard • Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with metal part of each speaker terminal (page 12). • Make sure that the speaker cables are not shorting. 32 ... STEREO indicator doesn't appear • Relocate your Onkyo dealer. [TX-8522] To reset the receiver to its power cord disconnected for a solution in contact with power cords, speaker cables, and so on the receiver • Make sure that resetting the receiver will go off . Remove the power cord from...
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Specifications (TX-8522) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North ...177;10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE) Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) 80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω-16 Ω Video Section Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75Ω (Composite) ... (1 kHz) 30 Hz-15 kHz / ±1 dB 40 dB (1 kHz) I Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE 1, TAPE 2, VIDEO Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Phones 1 IR Input/Output 1/1 Specifications and features are subject to Noise Ratio THD North American: 530 kHz-1710 kHz Others...
Specifications (TX-8522) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North ...177;10 dB, 10 kHz (TREBLE) Signal to Noise Ratio 100 dB (LINE, IHF-A) 80 dB (PHONO, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω-16 Ω Video Section Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p /75Ω (Composite) ... (1 kHz) 30 Hz-15 kHz / ±1 dB 40 dB (1 kHz) I Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE 1, TAPE 2, VIDEO Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Phones 1 IR Input/Output 1/1 Specifications and features are subject to Noise Ratio THD North American: 530 kHz-1710 kHz Others...
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... TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1, LINE 2 I AM Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to change without notice. 35 Specifications (TX-8222) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) All channels: 50 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads...) Mono: 0.3 % (1 kHz) 30 Hz-15 kHz / ±1 dB 40 dB (1 kHz) I Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE 1, TAPE 2 Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Phones 1 IR Input/Output 1/1 Specifications and features are subject to Noise Ratio THD North American: 530 kHz-1710 kHz Others: 522 kHz-...
... TAPE 1, TAPE 2, LINE 1, LINE 2 I AM Tuning Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to change without notice. 35 Specifications (TX-8222) Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) All channels: 50 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads...) Mono: 0.3 % (1 kHz) 30 Hz-15 kHz / ±1 dB 40 dB (1 kHz) I Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE 1, TAPE 2 Speaker Outputs SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B Phones 1 IR Input/Output 1/1 Specifications and features are subject to Noise Ratio THD North American: 530 kHz-1710 kHz Others: 522 kHz-...