Onkyo 8555 Instruction Manual - Page 25

Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. PURE AUDIO 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. Normally, it should be set midway. Adjusting the Treble The TREBLE control adjusts treble sounds. Turn it up to make them louder. Turn it down to make them quieter. Normally, it should be set midway. Adjusting the Balance The BALANCE control is used to control the relative volume level of the left and right speaker systems or headphones. DIRECT PURE A Setting the DIRECT Function The [DIRECT] button on the remote controller turns the DIRECT function on and off. When the DIRECT function is off, the tone controls can be used to adjust the sound, and the DIRECT indicator goes off. When the DIRECT function is on, the tone controls are bypassed, so you can enjoy a pure sound. The DIRECT indicator lights up. You can configure whether the DIRECT function is applied or not for input sources individually. Enjoying the Pure Audio Sound Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button on the receiver or [PURE A] button on the remote controller activates the Pure Audio listening mode. The Pure Audio listening mode allows you to enjoy purer sound by disabling the video signal output and turning off the indication in the display. During the Pure Audio listening mode, the tone controls are bypassed and adjustments using the Bass and Treble controls are ignored. You can configure whether the Pure Audio listening mode is applied or not for input sources individually. 25