Onkyo TX-8222 Owner Manual - Page 23

Enjoying Audio Sources-Continued This section explains functions that can be used with any input source. DIRECT PURE AUDIO 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. TREBLE BASS BALANCE Setting the DIRECT Function (TX-8522 only) The [DIRECT] button 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 (TX-8522 only) Pressing the [PURE AUDIO] button activates the Pure Indicator Audio listening mode and turns on the PURE AUDIO indicator. 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. 23