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Onkyo PA-MC5501 Instruction Manual

Onkyo PA-MC5501 Instruction Manual

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9-Channel Amplifier
PA-MC5501
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 9-Channel
Amplifier. 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 9-Channel Amplifier.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Before using ..................................2
Operations .....................................7
Connections...................................11
Appendix ......................................18
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  • Page 1 Operations ........7 Connections........11 Instruction Manual Appendix ........18 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 9-Channel Amplifier. 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 9-Channel Amplifier.

  • Page 2: Before Using

    Before using WARNING: AVIS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    003 DU CANADA. wet or damp. If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit, have it checked by your Onkyo dealer. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée: 8. Handling Notes ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS...

  • Page 4: Features

    LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6, Bi-amping capability 82194 GROEBENZELL, GERMANY ■ 12V trigger in declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product ■ described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the Aluminum front panel corresponding technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and EN61000-3-2, -3-3.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the Before using PA-MC5501. Important Safety Instructions ......... 2 Precautions............... 3 Features ................4 Supplied Accessories............5 Amplifier Precautions ............6 Operations Quick Operation Guide ............ 7 Front & Rear Panels............8 Power cord Front Panel..............

  • Page 6: Amplifier Precautions

    When you clean the input/output terminals on the rear there is poor passage of air and ventilation. panel, do not use contact restorer. Doing so may cause • Do not place the PA-MC5501 near external heat sources such as resin deterioration. heaters or hot air ducts.

  • Page 7: Operations

    2. Connect the speakers to the amplifier. For those of you who want to operate the PA-MC5501 Connect the speakers to the amplifier using the proper (the amplifier) right away, follow the guide below.

  • Page 8: Front & Rear Panels

    If the indicator still doesn’t light, turn off the amplifier, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and contact your Onkyo dealer. • If the power doesn’t turn on or immediately turns off upon...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    The output • When using this balanced connection for a specific channel terminal of Onkyo PR-SC5509 is compatible with the between the control amplifier and the amplifier, set the INPUT pin assignments for the terminal of the amplifier.
  • Page 10 INPUT SELECT switch 12V TRIGGER IN This switch is located between the balanced input and Connects to the 12V trigger output terminal on the single-ended RCA input for each channel. Use this other component to control the amplifier. This enables switch to select the input type for its channel.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Connecting the Amplifier Speaker Connection Precautions Connecting Your Speakers Read the following before connecting your speakers: Before connecting the speakers, place them correctly by • You can connect speakers with an impedance of between consulting the instruction manuals that came with them. 4 and 16 ohms.
  • Page 12 Connecting the Speaker Cables Strip about 1/2" to 5/8" (12 Fully insert the bare wires. 1/2" to 5/8" to 15 mm) of insulation from (12 to 15 mm) the ends of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. Screw the terminal tight.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Av Controller With Xlr Output

    Connecting to an AV Controller with XLR output Since many users will purchase the amplifier together with the Onkyo AV controller PR-SC5509, here is an explanation of how to connect the amplifier to the PR-SC5509. For more details, see the instruction manual of the connected component.

  • Page 14: Connecting To An Av Controller With Rca Output

    Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA output Since many users will purchase the amplifier together with the Onkyo AV controller PR-SC5509, here is an explanation of how to connect the amplifier to the PR-SC5509. For more details, see the instruction manual of the connected component.

  • Page 15: Bi-Amping The Front Speakers

    Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and FRONT HIGH/WIDE L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and front high/wide speakers respectively, or bi-amped to provide separate tweeter and woofer feeds for a pair of front speakers that support bi-amping, providing improved bass and treble performance.

  • Page 16: Multiroom Connections

    Multiroom Connections You can use three speaker systems with this amplifier—a surround-sound speaker system in your main listening room, Zone 2: a stereo speaker system in a second room, Zone 3: a stereo speaker system in a third room. The following examples are based on using the amplifier with the AV controller, PR-SC5509.
  • Page 17 ■ Connection 2 Main room: You can enjoy up to 7-channel surround-sound playback. Zone 2: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback. Make either connection. Zone 2 AV controller Right Left The amplifier See page 13 or 14 for the connection.

  • Page 18: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting ■ If the PA-MC5501 fails to function normally, first check The 12V trigger of the PA-MC5501 does not the following points before contacting your Onkyo dealer. react to that of the PR-SC5509 If the problem is not solved after going through the Connection between the 12V trigger terminals is incomplete.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier section General Rated Output Power Power Supply (North American) AC 120 V, 60 Hz All channels: (North American) (Others) 150 watts minimum continuous power AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz per channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a Power Consumption (North American) 11.7 A...
  • Page 20 1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai, China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396 Y1107-1 SN 29400874 (C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved. * 2 9 4 0 0 8 7 4 *...

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