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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.

Zone 2

Make either connection.

AV controller

The amplifier

Surround right

Front right

Center

Front left

Surround left

Main room

Right

Left

Surround back

right

Surround back

left

See page

for

the connection.

Summary of Contents for PA-MC5501

Page 1: ...ual 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 En ...

Page 2: ...the apparatus does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the apparatus to its normal operation E If the apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When...

Page 3: ...Handling Notes If you need to transport this unit use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it Do not leave rubber or plastic items on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case This unit s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal If you do not use this unit for a long time it may not work properly the next time y...

Page 4: ...8 ohms 2 channels driven from 20 to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 05 total harmonic distortion THX Ultra2 certified 1 WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology 5 Hz 100 kHz bandwidth Push Pull amplification design with three stage inverted Darlington circuitry Massive toroidal transformer Customized 22 000 µF large capacitors for effective power supply Audio tuned reference capacitors for each channel ...

Page 5: ... to an AV Controller with XLR output 13 Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA output 14 Bi amping the Front Speakers 15 Multiroom Connections 16 Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 19 Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the PA MC5501 Before using Operations Connections Appendix Power cord Plug type varies from country to country Mono mini plug cable For conn...

Page 6: ... power cord you will need to prepare an adapter Always use an adapter that is properly certified for this application Connected speakers should have an impedance of 4 ohms or greater If speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms are connected it may damage the PA MC5501 From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the cabinet with a soft cloth For heavier dirt dampen a soft ...

Page 7: ...n will not be obtained 3 Select balanced input XLR or unbalanced input RCA with the INPUT SELECT switch The amplifier possesses a balanced input XLR and unbalanced input RCA for each channel and the switch for the two is located between the two input terminals Select the proper input type depending on the functionality of the connected cables and the control amplifier Note Do not change the INPUT ...

Page 8: ...rd from the wall outlet and contact your Onkyo dealer If the power doesn t turn on or immediately turns off upon pressing the 8ON STANDBY button the protection circuitry of the amplifier has activated The protection circuitry activates if a problem such as a speaker cable shorting or excessive temperature occurs Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately Make sure that all speaker cabl...

Page 9: ...or this terminal The output terminal of Onkyo PR SC5509 is compatible with the pin assignments for the terminal of the amplifier The amplifier uses the European type XLR terminal Phase is reversed when an XLR cable is connected to the control amplifier that uses the USA type XLR terminal In this case swap pin 2 and pin 3 to set the polarity to the European type before connecting Plugging the XLR c...

Page 10: ...ide Default setting ON European models OFF North American and Asian models Note Regardless of the position of this switch this function will not work when the amplifier has been turned on by the 12V trigger Before entering standby mode by the auto standby function the amplifier notifies you by flashing the ON indicator for 10 seconds Depending on some sources the auto standby function may activate...

Page 11: ... of any of the connected speakers is 4 ohms or more but less than 6 ohms be sure to set the minimum speaker impedance to 4Ω page 10 If you use speakers with a lower impedance and use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of time the built in protection circuit may be activated Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections Read the instructions supplie...

Page 12: ... select the speakers to be used For more details see the instruction manual of the connected component 1 Strip about 1 2 to 5 8 12 to 15 mm of insulation from the ends of the speaker cables and twist the bare wires tightly as shown 2 Unscrew the terminal 1 2 to 5 8 12 to 15 mm 3 Fully insert the bare wires 4 Screw the terminal tight Surround back right Surround right Front right Center Front left ...

Page 13: ...do not connect anything to the RCA inputs Make sure that the balanced cable is not split The split balanced cable may be the cause of noise If a device with the USA type terminal is connected the phase will be reversed In this case swap the polarity of the XLR connector in order to set the polarity to the European type before connecting Connecting to an AV Controller with XLR output XLR type Balan...

Page 14: ...ote When using the RCA inputs do not connect anything to the balanced inputs Make sure that the pin cable is not split The split pin cable may be the cause of noise Push plugs in all the way to make good connections loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions To prevent interference keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA o...

Page 15: ...L R outputs feed the front speakers woofer terminals And the FRONT HIGH WIDE L R outputs feed the front speakers tweeter terminals Once you ve completed the bi amping connections shown below you must turn on the AV controller and configure it to enable bi amping For more details see the instruction manual of the connected component You can also use unbalanced RCA connections for bi amping Importan...

Page 16: ...e completed multi zone connections shown below you must turn on the AV controller and configure it to enable the multi zone capability If your AV controller has balanced outputs for multiroom versatility you can also use the balanced inputs on the amplifier Connection 1 Main room You can enjoy up to 5 channel surround sound playback Zone 2 You can enjoy 2 channel stereo playback and video playback...

Page 17: ...ck Zone 2 You can enjoy 2 channel stereo playback and video playback Zone 2 Make either connection AV controller The amplifier Surround right Front right Center Front left Surround left Main room Right Left Surround back right Surround back left See page 13 or 14 for the connection ...

Page 18: ...operly connected and leave the amplifier with its power cord disconnected for 1 hour After that reconnect the power cord and turn the power on If the amplifier turns off again unplug the power cord and contact your Onkyo dealer WARNING If smoke smell or abnormal noise is produced by the amplifier unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact your Onkyo dealer Connection betwee...

Page 19: ...ective Output Power Asian 9 ch 280 W at 6 ohms 1 kHz 1 ch driven JEITA Dynamic Power IEC60268 Short term maximum output power 400 W 3 Ω Front 300 W 4 Ω Front 180 W 8 Ω Front THD N Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 0 05 20 Hz 20 kHz half power Damping Factor 60 Front 1 kHz 8 Ω Input Sensitivity and Impedance 1 V 47 kΩ Unbalanced 2 V 22 kΩ Balanced Frequency Response 5 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Unbalanced ...

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