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Onkyo TX-8255 Instruction Manual

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Stereo Receiver

TX-8255

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Stereo Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
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 ................................. 12
Enjoying Audio Sources.............. 19
Troubleshooting .............................. 31
Specifications .................................. 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Stereo Receiver TX-8255 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.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    5. 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. 6. Handling Notes •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    We, ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY 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. GROEBENZELL, GERMANY...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessories: Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna * 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.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know The Receiver

    Getting to Know the Receiver Front Panel North American Model Other Models * The name of the buttons and other controls varies according to the shipping destination. For details, refer to the description on the next page.
  • Page 7 Getting to Know the Receiver —Continued Some button number sections (such as 7 and 9 ) contain multiple button descriptions because the name and function vary according to the model or shipping destination. Refer to the description corresponding to your model. For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    REMOTE CONTROL jacks These (Remote Interactive) jacks 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.

  • Page 9: Display

    Getting to Know the Receiver—Continued Display For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. A and B speaker indicators Indicator A lights up when speaker set A is on. Indicator B lights up when speaker set B is on. MUTING indicator Flashes while the receiver is muted.

  • Page 10: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller For detailed information, see the pages in parentheses. STANDBY/ON button (19) Sets the receiver to On or Standby. SLEEP button (21) Used with the Sleep function. INPUT SELECTOR buttons (20) and number buttons (26) When any of these buttons is pressed, the input source will be changed to the one shown below the button.

  • Page 11: Using The Remote Controller

    Remote Controller—Continued Previous and Next [ ] buttons These buttons are used to select the previous or next track on an HDD component. Pressing them repeatedly selects earlier or later tracks. On a cassette deck, they’re used for rewind and fast forward.

  • Page 12: Connections

    Connecting Your Speakers Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections. Speaker Connection Precautions 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.

  • Page 13: Connecting Antenna

    Connecting Antenna This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor 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.

  • Page 14: Connecting An Outdoor Fm Antenna

    Connecting Antenna—Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna 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.

  • Page 15: Connections

    Connecting Your 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Recording Component

    (see page 19). Remote Interactive Dock Note: If you use the Onkyo Remote Interactive Dock (DS-A1), flip the RI MODE switch to “HDD” which is located on the underside. Connecting a DVD Player Only audio input from the DVD player can be received.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv Or Other Component With An Audio Output

    When you connect a VCR, the video input from the VCR should be sent to the TV directly. AUDIO Connecting Components 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 cables solely for use with Onkyo products (no are supplied with the receiver).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Power Cords Of Other Components

    AC OUTLETS does not exceed the stated capacity (e.g., TOTAL 120 W). Notes: • Onkyo components connected via connected directly to a wall outlet, not an AC OUTLETS on the receiver. • The number of AC OUTLETS, socket type, and total capacity depends on the country in which you purchased the receiver.

  • Page 19: Turning On The Receiver

    Turning On the Receiver ON/STANDBY STANDBY indicator Turning On and Standby Press the [ON/STANDBY] button. Alternatively, press the remote Receiver controller’s [STANDBY/ON] button. The receiver comes on, the display lights up, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. Remote controller To turn the receiver off, press the [ON/STANDBY] button, or press the remote controller’s [STANDBY/ON] button.

  • Page 20: Enjoying Audio Sources

    Enjoying Audio Sources Input selector buttons SPEAKERS A/B Press the input selector button to select the component that you Receiver want to listen to. Remote controller Use the [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] buttons on the Receiver receiver to select the speaker set that you want to use.

  • Page 21: Muting The Receiver (Remote Controller Only)

    Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued PHONES DIMMER (Other than European model) Muting the receiver (remote controller only) You can temporarily mute the output of the receiver. Press the remote controller’s [MUTING] button. The receiver is muted. To unmute the receiver, press the [MUTING] button again.

  • Page 22: Using The Tone And Balance Controls

    Enjoying Audio Sources—Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. TREBLE BASS BALANCE Using the Tone and Balance Controls Adjusting the Bass The BASS control adjusts bass sounds. Turn it up to make them louder. Turn it down to make them quieter.

  • Page 23: Recording

    Recording Unless you have the full consent of the copyright holder, copyright laws prohibit using your recordings for anything other than personal enjoyment! This section explains how to record the selected input source to a component with recording capability. Recording the Input Source You can record an audio signal on a recording component connected to the TAPE 1 OUT or TAPE 2 OUT jacks.
  • Page 24 Recording—Continued Monitoring the Recorded Sound When you record audio signal on a recording component connected to the TAPE 2 OUT jacks, you can monitor the recorded sound. The recorded sound monitoring function allows you to compare the sounds by switching the output between the sound before or after recording.

  • Page 25: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the Radio DIRECT TUNING TUNING DOWN/UP AM Frequency Step Setup (not North America and Europe) You must specify the AM frequency step used in your area. Note that when this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted. Use the receiver to perform the procedure below.
  • Page 26 Listening to the Radio—Continued ■ Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Press the [DIRECT TUNING] Receiver button. Remote (Actual display depends on country.) controller Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the Receiver frequency of the radio station.

  • Page 27: Using Rds (European Models Only)

    Listening to the Radio—Continued Using RDS (European Models Only) RDS only works with European models and only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available. When tuned into an RDS station, the RDS indicator appears. RDS indicator ■ What is RDS? RDS stands for Radio Data System and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals.
  • Page 28 Listening to the Radio—Continued Displaying Radio Text (RT) When tuned to an RDS station that’s broadcasting text information, the text can be displayed. Press the [RT/PTY/TP] button once. RT/PTY/TP The RT information scrolls across the display. Notes: • The message “Waiting” may appear while the receiver waits for the RT information.

  • Page 29: Naming Preset Channels (Other Than European Model)

    Entering a Name As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency of 89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 2 and will be given the name “ONKYO.” Select the desired preset channel. (Refer to “Selecting Presets” on page 26.)

  • Page 30: Others

    Connecting Components not Reached by the Remote Controller Signals (IR IN/OUT) In order to use the remote controller to control the receiver from a remote location, you will need to prepare a multiroom kit (sold separately) such as one listed below: •...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    If you have any trouble using the receiver, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the receiver before contacting your Onkyo dealer. To reset the receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding down the [LINE 2] button, press the [ON/STANDBY] button.
  • Page 32 HDD (see page 19). • If it’s an Onkyo component, make sure that the cable and analog audio cable are connected properly. Connecting only an cable won’t work (page 17).

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) All channels: 50 watts minimum continuous power per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0.08 % Rated Output Power (IEC) (European and Australian) ×...
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