User manual ONKYO T-4555

[. . . ] Contents Multi-Platform Tuner T-4555 (North American model) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Instruction Manual Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Enjoying Audio Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Multi-Platform Tuner. [. . . ] Connecting them to another manufacturer's component may cause a malfunction. · Some components may not support all functions. See the manuals supplied with your other Onkyo components for more information. 14 Connecting the T-4555--Continued Controlling Components That Are Out of Range You can use the following multiroom kits to control the T-4555 when it's out of range of the remote controller: · Multiroom kits such as those made by Niles® and Xantech®. Controlling Other Out-of-range Components If another component is out of range of its remote controller, you can use a commercially available IR emitter to retransmit the remote controller signals received at the T-4555's IR IN, as shown below. Connecting block IR IN IR OUT T-4555 IR Receiver IR Emitter Remote controller Controlling the T-4555 When It's Out of Range If the T-4555 is located in another room, installed in a cabinet, or out of range of its remote controller, you can use a commercially available IR receiver to pickup the remote controller signals and feed them to the T-4555, as shown below. Other component Signal flow Connect the IR emitter to the T-4555's IR OUT, and place the IR emitter in front of the other component's remote control sensor (usually located on its front panel), as shown below. See the instructions supplied with the IR emitter. Other component From the connecting block Remote control sensor IR Emitter Miniplug cable Connecting block IR IN T-4555 IR Receiver Remote controller Inside cabinet Signal flow Miniplug Connect the IR receiver to the T-4555 as shown below. From the connecting block T-4555 IR Emitter Signal flow Miniplug cable Only remote controller signals received by the T-4555's IR IN are fed through to the IR OUT. Signals picked up by the T-4555's remote control sensor are not output. T-4555 15 Turning On and Listening to AM and FM Radio Listening to AM and FM Radio STANDBY/ON TUNING/CH 1 Remote controller Press the [BAND] button repeatedly to select AM or FM. The or indicator lights up. STANDBY indicator TUNING MODE BAND STANDBY/ON 2 Press the [TUNING MODE] button repeatedly to select Auto or Manual Tuning mode. · Auto Tuning Mode Remote controller The AUTO indicator appears and stereo radio reception is possible. · Manual Tuning Mode TUNING/CH / TUNING MODE BAND The AUTO indicator disappears and radio reception will be in mono. AUTO indicator 3 Turning On the T-4555 1 2 Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet. Press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the T-4555 or remote controller. The T-4555 turns on, and the STANDBY indicator goes off. To turn off the T-4555, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. Note that the T-4555 is not completely shutdown in Standby mode. Remote controller Use the TUNING/CH [ ]/[ ] buttons to tune into a station. In Auto Tuning mode, once a station is found, tuning stops automatically. This model changes FM frequency in 0. 2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. In Manual Tuning mode, the frequency stops changing when you release the buttons. Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time. When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator appears. TUNED Remote controller Tuning into weak stereo FM stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. 16 Turning On and Listening to AM and FM Radio--Continued Tuning into Stations by Frequency You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by entering the appropriate frequency. Number buttons DIRECT TUNING 1 Remote controller Press the [DIRECT TUNING] button. (Actual display depends on country. ) 2 Remote controller Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune into an FM station at 87. 5 MHz, press [8], [7], and [5]. Adjusting the Antennas Adjusting and installing the FM antenna Adjusting the AM antenna Choose a location for the FM antenna while listening to an FM station. 1 2 Adjust the location and position of the AM antenna while listening to an AM station to achieve the best possible reception. Change the direction of the antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Affix the antenna with a thumbtack. (Do not push the thumbtack through the antenna. ) Caution: Be careful not to prick your finger! 17 Listening to XM Satellite Radio Listening to XM Satellite Radio® Important XM Radio Information XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM's dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-tothe-minute news, stand-up comedy, children's programming, and much more. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www. xmradio. com. [. . . ] Change the position of the antenna (see page 17). Move the T-4555 away from a nearby TV or computer. Cars or airplanes can cause noisy interference. The radio signal will be weakened if it has to pass through a concrete wall before reaching the antenna. [. . . ]