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Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver. Following the instructions in the unit. 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. 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. Following the instructions in the unit. 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. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference.
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...Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Table of 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...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) ..... ...
...Introduction Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions 3 Table of 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...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) ..... ...
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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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...A and B on page 28. F DISPLAY (30) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. A STANDBY/ON button (20) Sets the receiver to select a category for speakers and headphones. See "Using RDS (European Models Only)" on or off. Q BASS control (23) This control is ...and the display disappears when this is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for adjusting the level of the receiver. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued Some button number sections (such as 9 and K) contain multiple button descriptions because the name and function vary ...
...A and B on page 28. F DISPLAY (30) Displays various information about the currently selected input source. A STANDBY/ON button (20) Sets the receiver to select a category for speakers and headphones. See "Using RDS (European Models Only)" on or off. Q BASS control (23) This control is ...and the display disappears when this is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for adjusting the level of the receiver. Getting to Know the Receiver-Continued Some button number sections (such as 9 and K) contain multiple button descriptions because the name and function vary ...
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... can 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 your components. F FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an AM...TV with a composite video output. E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. 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...
... can 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 your components. F FM ANTENNA This jack is for connecting an AM...TV with a composite video output. E AM ANTENNA These push terminals are for connecting an FM antenna. 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...
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... B speaker indicators Indicator A lights up when the Sleep function has been set A is on . 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up while the DIRECT function is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and ... pages 12-19 for connecting the analog audio signals. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in which you purchased your receiver. O LINE 1/DVD This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station...
... B speaker indicators Indicator A lights up when the Sleep function has been set A is on . 2 MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted. 3 DIRECT indicator (TX-8522 only) Lights up while the DIRECT function is enabled. 4 Radio indicators TUNED: Lights up when Auto Tuning is selected, and ... pages 12-19 for connecting the analog audio signals. Display 12 3 4 5 6 For detailed information, see the pages in which you purchased your receiver. O LINE 1/DVD This analog audio input is for connecting a turntable's ground wire. FM STEREO: Lights up when tuned to a stereo FM station...
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...in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the receiver is installed in the same room, or the receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work... the batteries. • 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...
...in mind when installing. • The remote controller will not work reliably if the receiver is installed in the same room, or the receiver is installed close to equipment that uses infrared rays, the remote controller may not work... the batteries. • 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...
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... [ ]: Starts playback on a cassette deck. S SETUP button (13) Used to On or Standby. T MUTING button (22) Mutes or unmutes the receiver. The button with the repeat playback functions. The Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for input source selection. starts reverse playback on an HDD...a CD. Q DECK A/HDD (DOCK) buttons Pause [ ]/Reverse Play [ ]: Pauses playback on an HDD component. A ON/STANDBY button (20) Sets the receiver to access the setup menus. K TUNING/CH [ ]/[ ] buttons (26) When AM, FM is selected, you can select the station by entering the frequency ...
... [ ]: Starts playback on a cassette deck. S SETUP button (13) Used to On or Standby. T MUTING button (22) Mutes or unmutes the receiver. The button with the repeat playback functions. The Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons are used for input source selection. starts reverse playback on an HDD...a CD. Q DECK A/HDD (DOCK) buttons Pause [ ]/Reverse Play [ ]: Pauses playback on an HDD component. A ON/STANDBY button (20) Sets the receiver to access the setup menus. K TUNING/CH [ ]/[ ] buttons (26) When AM, FM is selected, you can select the station by entering the frequency ...
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... sound only from either speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set B 12 Left speaker Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose impedance... is between 4 and 16 ohms. For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms. Note: If you make an incorrect setting for details). • When ...
... sound only from either speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is 4 or 6 ohms, set B 12 Left speaker Speaker Connection Precautions The receiver allows you connect speakers to both SPEAKER A and SPEAKER B terminal posts and output sound from both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose impedance... is between 4 and 16 ohms. For the North American model TX-8522, when the speaker impedance is between 8 and 16 ohms. Note: If you make an incorrect setting for details). • When ...
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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. When you change the speaker impedance setting, read "Speaker Connection...
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. When you change the speaker impedance setting, read "Speaker Connection...
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...commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. I North American Model 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to use the tuner. Once your receiver is ready for use , you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown. If you cannot achieve good reception with a ...Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from your receiver is ready for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Connecting the Indoor ...
...commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas. I North American Model 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to use the tuner. Once your receiver is ready for use , you must connect the antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown. If you cannot achieve good reception with a ...Connecting the AM Loop Antenna The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as possible from your receiver is ready for use , you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try using thumbtacks. Connecting the Indoor ...
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... good results can sometimes be obtained when installed in accordance with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To the receiver To TV (or VCR) 15 Note that the AM loop antenna should be located away from tall buildings, preferably with the supplied indoor FM antenna...
... good results can sometimes be obtained when installed in accordance with local regulations to the loop antenna, as shown. TV/FM antenna splitter To the receiver To TV (or VCR) 15 Note that the AM loop antenna should be located away from tall buildings, preferably with the supplied indoor FM antenna...
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...use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push each plug in which case it to receiver's GND terminal. Connecting Your Components Before Making any Connections ... Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's PHONO L/R jacks to make a good connection (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). Doing so may cause hum, in all connections...
...use yellow plugs to connect composite video inputs and outputs. (TX-8522) Left (white) Analog audio Left (white) Right (red) Right (red) (Yellow) Composite video (Yellow) • Push each plug in which case it to receiver's GND terminal. Connecting Your Components Before Making any Connections ... Color Coding RCA-type AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use an analog audio cable to connect the receiver's PHONO L/R jacks to make a good connection (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions). Doing so may cause hum, in all connections...
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...Dock R ---- L AUDIO OUT Note: If you use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1), flip the RI MODE switch to "HDD" which is located on the DVD player. 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... an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8222's LINE 1/DVD IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the TV. You can select the video and sound from the DVD player can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see page 20). Connecting Your Components-...
...Dock R ---- L AUDIO OUT Note: If you use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1), flip the RI MODE switch to "HDD" which is located on the DVD player. 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... an analog audio cable to connect the TX-8222's LINE 1/DVD IN L/R jacks to the analog audio output jacks on the TV. You can select the video and sound from the DVD player can operate the RI Dock using the remote controller supplied with the receiver (see page 20). Connecting Your Components-...
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... R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Connecting a TV or Other Component 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 receiver, the receiver will go on the TV. See page 10 for more information. 18 For the...the receiver's POWER switch must be set the receiver to Standby, all components in your system by pressing the VIDEO input selector button. Remote Control Operation You can be connected to a composite video input jack on Standby as the input source. For the TX-8222, use with Onkyo ...
... R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Connecting a TV or Other Component 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 receiver, the receiver will go on the TV. See page 10 for more information. 18 For the...the receiver's POWER switch must be set the receiver to Standby, all components in your system by pressing the VIDEO input selector button. Remote Control Operation You can be connected to a composite video input jack on Standby as the input source. For the TX-8222, use with Onkyo ...
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... your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the receiver may not support all functions. e.g. TX-8222 European models e.g. connector Onkyo CD player, etc. TX-8522 North American model Caution: • Make sure that might interfere with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver). • jacks should be connected directly to a wall...
... your speakers and AV components. • Turning on the receiver may not support all functions. e.g. TX-8222 European models e.g. connector Onkyo CD player, etc. TX-8522 North American model Caution: • Make sure that might interfere with other Onkyo components for connections (no cables are supplied with the receiver). • jacks should be connected directly to a wall...
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... changed the input display name to "HDD," you can change the display name to "HDD." The receiver comes on the receiver, always turn it off. To turn the receiver off . TX-8222 or 2 Press and hold down the volume before 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. Alternatively, press the remote ...
... changed the input display name to "HDD," you can change the display name to "HDD." The receiver comes on the receiver, always turn it off. To turn the receiver off . TX-8222 or 2 Press and hold down the volume before 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. Alternatively, press the remote ...
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...sound only from this speaker set, the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to select the speaker set that you want to use the receiver's [MASTER VOLUME] control, or the remote controller's VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector button to select ...component that you connect a set to . Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME / 1 Receiver (ex. Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to listen to 6 ohms (see page 13). Turn control clockwise to increase the ...
...sound only from this speaker set, the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to select the speaker set that you want to use the receiver's [MASTER VOLUME] control, or the remote controller's VOLUME [ ]/[ ] buttons. TX-8522 North American model) Press the input selector button to select ...component that you connect a set to . Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B MASTER VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME / 1 Receiver (ex. Indicators Note for TX-8522 North American model: When you want to listen to 6 ohms (see page 13). Turn control clockwise to increase the ...
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... The specified sleep time appears on the TX-8522 (other than North American model) DIMMER PHONES DIMMER (TX-8222) MUTING Muting the receiver (remote controller only) You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Receiver Remote controller Press the remote controller's [DIMMER] button.... Alternatively, you 'll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER (TX-8522 Other than North American model) and TX-8222. The receiver is being displayed, you can use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness...
... The specified sleep time appears on the TX-8522 (other than North American model) DIMMER PHONES DIMMER (TX-8222) MUTING Muting the receiver (remote controller only) You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1 Receiver Remote controller Press the remote controller's [DIMMER] button.... Alternatively, you 'll shorten the sleep time by 10 minutes. Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued SLEEP DIMMER (TX-8522 Other than North American model) and TX-8222. The receiver is being displayed, you can use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B switches. 22 Setting the Display Brightness...
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...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 turns off, you can monitor the sound before or after recording. For the TX-8222, you can record an audio signal on...'s manual for few seconds, the "T2 MONITOR ON" indication disappears. ex. Input selector buttons TAPE 2 Recording the Input Source For the TX-8522, you can record an audio signal on a recording component connected to the input source name in step 1. After few seconds and then...
...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 turns off, you can monitor the sound before or after recording. For the TX-8222, you can record an audio signal on...'s manual for few seconds, the "T2 MONITOR ON" indication disappears. ex. Input selector buttons TAPE 2 Recording the Input Source For the TX-8522, you can record an audio signal on a recording component connected to the input source name in step 1. After few seconds and then...