ONKYO PA-MC5501
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1. e You can also use unbalanced RCA connections for bi amping Important e When making the bi amping connections be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers tweeter high and woofer low terminals e Bi amping can only be used with speakers that support bi amping Refer to your speaker manual AV controller The amplifier FRONT HIGH WIDE FRONT R D J ey INPUT INPUT secr y O Sezer y O FRONT L INPUT A SELECT Y INPUT Sezer y O secr y O f OUTPUT CEEA OUTPUT BEAM Tweeter high l Woofer low Front right Front left En 15 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 For more details see the instruction manual of the connected component e Please make sure that your AV controller has the multi zone capability e Once you ve 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 E Connecti2. If the PA MC5501 fails to function normally first check the following points before contacting your Onkyo dealer E The 12V trigger of the PA MC5501 does not react to that of the PR SC5509 En 18 If the problem is not solved after going through the following list unplug the power cord and contact your Onkyo dealer E No power Connection between the 12V trigger terminals is incomplete gt Connect the cables to the terminals firmly E Humming or other noise is heard Power cord is not correctly plugged into AC outlet Inlet gt Plug the power cord into the AC outlet Inlet properly E Power turns on but no sound Incomplete connections gt Check speaker cable connections gt Insert all plugs firmly into jacks No input signal from AV controller gt Check for input signal from AV controller Incorrect INPUT SELECT switch setting gt Set INPUT SELECT switch to correct setting E The amplifier turns off and after restoring the power it turns off again The protection circuit has been activated Remove the power cord from the wall outlet immediately Make sure that all speaker cables and input sources are properly 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 t
3. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped PORTABLE CART WARNING 15 16 17 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug the apparatus from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power supply cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus C Ifthe apparatus has been exposed to rain or water D Ifthe 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 Ifthe apparatus has been dropped or damaged in any way and F When the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the apparatus through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects fille
4. If the fuse needs to be replaced the replacement fuse must approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and have the same ampere rating as that indicated on the plug Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse If the power cord s plug is not suitable for your socket outlets cut it off and fit a suitable plug Fit a suitable fuse in the plug For European Models Declaration of Conformity We ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6 82194 GROEBENZELL GERMANY declare in own responsibility that the ONKYO product described in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding technical standards such as EN60065 EN55013 EN55020 and EN61000 3 2 3 3 GROEBENZELL GERMANY K MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features E 150 Watts per channel minimum RMS into 8 ohms 2 channels driven from 20 to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 05 total harmonic distortion E THX Ultra2 certified E WRAT Wide Range Amplifier Technology 5 Hz 100 kHz bandwidth E Push Pull amplification design with three stage inverted Darlington circuitry E Massive toroidal transformer E Customized 22 000 pF large capacitors for effective power supply E Audio tuned reference capacitors for each channel E Low impedance copper bus plates for perfect ground potential E Gold plated XLR and machined solid brass RCA input terminals E Custom designed large power transistors to
5. 1 IEC Maximum Effective Output Power Asian 9 ch x 280 W at 6 ohms kHz 1 ch driven JEITA Dynamic Power TEC60268 Short term maximum output power 400 W 3 Q Front 300 W 4 Q Front 180 W 8 Q Front THD N Total Harmonic Distortion Noise 0 05 20 Hz 20 kHz half power 60 Front 1 kHz 8 Q Input Sensitivity and Impedance 1 V 47 kQ Unbalanced 2 V 22 KQ Balanced 5 Hz 100 kHz 1 dB 3 dB Unbalanced 110 dB Unbalanced IHF A 4Q 160 Damping Factor Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Speaker Impedance General Power Supply North American AC 120 V 60 Hz Others AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz North American 11 7 A Others 1050 W No sound Power Consumption North American 80 W Others 75 W Stand by Power Consumption North American 0 2 W Others 0 3 W Dimensions W x H x D 435 mm x 198 5 mm x 446 5 mm 17 1 8 x 7 13 16 x 17 9 16 Power Consumption Weight 22 2 kg 48 9 Ibs E Audio Inputs Balance Inputs 9 Unbalance Inputs 9 E Speaker Outputs FL FR C SL SR SBL SBR FHL FWL FHR FWR E Control Terminal 12 V Trigger In 1 Specifications and features are subject to change without notice En 19 ONKYO ONKYO SOUND amp VISION CORPORATION 2 1 Nisshin cho Neyagawa shi OSAKA 572 8540 JAPAN Tel 072 831 8023 Fax 072 831 8163 http www onkyo com ONKYO U S A CORPORATION 18 Park Way Upper Saddle River N J 07458 U S
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7. Important Safety Instructions NAY a 10 11 12 13 14 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to HA _ avoid injury from tip over Bai Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
8. country Make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit s rear panel e g AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz Quick Operation Guide Here is a quick guide for those who want to listen to music or view their favorite movies as soon as possible Connections and operations are explained briefly here for the purpose of just getting you started For those of you who want to operate the PA MC5501 the amplifier right away follow the guide below However this instruction manual contains a great deal of other information that you should know for the proper operation of the amplifier and for a more pleasurable experience with the amplifier Be sure to read the rest of this manual as well after reading this quick guide The procedures given below assume that the other system components are already connected and configured For example that the source components are already connected to the control amplifier Lower the volume at the control amplifier Lower the volume of the control amplifier to the minimum so that when the amplifier is turned on you do not hear loud unwanted sounds Connect the speakers to the amplifier Connect the speakers to the amplifier using the proper speaker cables Be sure to match the channels and the positive and negative polarities between the speakers and the amplifier If the connections are mistaken the correct orientation will not be obta
9. drive high currents E High current low impedance circuit board by using thick copper foil 70 p E Gold plated color coded transparent speaker posts E Auto Standby function E Multi zone capability up to Zone 3 2 E Bi amping capability 2 E 12V trigger in E Aluminum front panel E Detachable power cord TAX ULTRA 2 THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd THX may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights reserved 2 Depends on AV controller Contents Supplied Accessories Before using Important Safety Instructions ccseseeseeeeneeeeeeneees 2 Precautions Features cccccesesseees Supplied ACCeSSOFICS csecesseeeeesseesteseeeeneeeeteneeeneees 5 Amplifier Precautions ccccssssseeseeessesseeesseensneeees 6 Operations Quick Operation Guide cecessseeeseeeeseeseeeseneeeeeneee 7 Front amp Rear Panels 8 Front Panel 8 FREAK SEN REEE A E 9 Connections Connecting the Amplifier csccssesseeneeeeneees Connecting Your Speakers essnee Connecting to an AV Controller with XLR output Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA output Bi amping the Front SpeakerS ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Multiroom COnnectionS eseese Appendix Troubleshooting s ssunsessurrnnennrnnrnnnrnnrnurnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 18 Specifications cisiccicccscceccsscaccencseccsesecesscscsscsesccseerseesseeee 19 Check that the following access
10. from the wall outlet immediately and contact your Onkyo dealer Rear Panel This unit comprises 9 independent power amplifiers each being capable of reproducing the same quality sound through its channel Note that you should connect an input source and a speaker to each channel in use e Do not connect the power cord until you have finished all other connections e Read the instructions that came with the other components you are connecting Do not make connections to input or output jacks while the amplifier is turned on e Turn the volume of the control amplifier down before turning on the amplifier U bs Sy AC INLET ONKYO PA MC5501 INPUT INPUT seecr y O Saucer f BEANE OUTPUT Balanced Input XLR terminal Connect AV controllers or control amplifiers with balanced outputs for high quality sound rr Connector ground terminal Chassis grounded The pin assignments for this terminal are given above This pin assignment conforms to the standard adopted by the Audio Engineering Society Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the control amplifier and verify that its output terminal is compatible with the pin assignments for 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 te
11. rough material thinners alcohol or other Chemical solvents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the panel lettering Whenever performing maintenance on the PA MC5501 any of its supplied accessories or any device connected to it do not use solvents or cleaners of any kind that are inflammable or combustible When you clean the input output terminals on the rear panel do not use contact restorer Doing so may cause resin deterioration Below is a list of actions that you should never perform e Do not use the PA MC5501 as a broadcast system or musical instrument amplifier e Never use a generator DC AC converter AC AC converter or transformer to supply power for the PA MCS5501 e Never perform a thumb test checking whether current is reaching the lead wire on the hot end of the input by touching it with your fingers on the ends of the input jacks or input cables Doing so may damage the speakers e Do not short across the output terminals or across the output terminals and rear panel e Never remove the cover of the PA MC5501 e Do not install the PA MC5501 in a location within the reach of small children Lightning storms During lightning storm never touch the power cord plug or cover of the PA MC5501 and any devices connected to the PA MC5501 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY AC outlet voltages vary from country to
12. ONKYO 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 sseeccseseeeeseeeeseneeenes 2 Operations sssesasrssanenienensrnn ennan 7 Connections Appendix sssssssssssnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 18 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING AVIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ff RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
13. am 69 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Select 4Q or 6Q ERT OUTPUT Surround left Front left Center Surround right Front right Front Surround Surround Front high wide back right back left high wide right left 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 e When using the balanced inputs do not connect anything to the RCA inputs e Make sure that the balanced cable is not split The split balanced cable may be the cause of noise e 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 The amplifier XLR type Balanced cable From the AV controller secr O AV controller CU From the amplifier En 13 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 mor
14. amplifier press the OON STANDBY button manually You can also disable the function by setting this switch to OFF side Default setting ON European models OFF North American and Asian models e Regardless of the position of this switch this function will not work when the amplifier has been turned on by the 12V trigger e 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 during playback 12V TRIGGER IN Connects to the 12V trigger output terminal on the other component to control the amplifier This enables the amplifier to turn on or go into standby state based on the power on standby status of the connected component Use the supplied or commercially available 1 8 inch mono cable to connect to the 12V trigger output terminal on the other device The tip polarity of the connectors are as shown below AC INLET Plug the supplied power cord into this AC INLET and then into the power outlet on the wall 5 to 12 volts positive tip polarity Powercord supplied va Due To an AC wall outlet e Do not plug the amplifier into the AC outlet other than an AC wall socket e Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the amplifier The power cord supplied is designed for use with the amplifier and should not be used
15. ay Surround back left Brown Surround back right Tan Front high wide left White Front high wide right Red The supplied speaker cable labels are also color coded and you should attach them to the positive side of each speaker cable in accordance with the above table Then all you need to do is to match the color of each label to the corresponding speaker terminal North American models If you are using banana plugs tighten the speaker terminal before inserting the banana plug e Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole of the speaker terminal Speaker Connection Precautions Read the following before connecting your speakers e You can connect speakers with an impedance of between 4 and 16 ohms If the impedance 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 4Q gt 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 e Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet before making any connections e Read the instructions supplied with your speakers Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity In other words connect positive terminals only to positive terminals and negative terminals only to negative terminals If you get them the wrong way around the sound will be out of
16. d with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Don t put candles or other burning objects on top of this unit Batteries Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries If you install the apparatus in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack ensure that there is adequate ventilation Leave 20 cm 8 of free space at the top and sides and 10 cm 4 at the rear The rear edge of the shelf or board above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm 4 away from the rear panel or wall creating a flue like gap for warm air to escape Precautions 1 Recording Copyright Unless it s for personal use only recording copyrighted material is illegal without the permission of the copyright holder 2 AC Fuse The AC fuse inside the unit is not user serviceable If you cannot turn on the unit contact your Onkyo dealer 3 Care Occasionally you should dust the unit all over with a soft cloth For stubborn stains use a soft cloth dampened with a weak solution of mild detergent and water Dry the unit immediately afterwards with a clean cloth Don t use abrasive cloths thinners alcohol or other chemical solvents because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering 4 Power WARNING BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY AC outlet voltages vary from country to country Make sure that th
17. ds to be improved Installation location and space Make sure that the floor or cabinet or rack where it will be located is strong enough to support its weight You will also need to leave enough space behind the PA MC5501 to allow room for the power cord and other cables for connecting system components A minimum of four inches is required behind the PA MC5501 to allow room for the cables and cords without excessively bending them Do not place the PA MC5501 near TV or radio This may cause noise or instable video on radio or TV respectively Power cord Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the PA MC5501 The power cord supplied is designed for use with the PA MC5501 and should not be used with any other device Be sure to only use wall sockets that properly fit the plug of the power cord If the socket does not match the plug of the power cord you will need to prepare an adapter Always use an adapter that is properly certified for this application Speakers 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 07 14 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 cloth in a weak solution of mild detergent and water wring it out dry and wipe off the dirt Following this dry immediately with a clean cloth Do not use
18. e details see the instruction manual of the connected component e When using the RCA inputs do not connect anything to the balanced inputs e 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 e To prevent interference keep audio and video cables away from power cords and speaker cables The amplifier scri OF AV controller En 14 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 e Please make sure that your AV controller supports bi amping When bi amping is used the amplifier is able to feed up to 7 channel speakers in the main room e When bi amping is used front high wide speakers cannot be used For bi amping the FRONT L R outputs feed the front speakers woofer terminals And the FRONT HIGH WIDE L R outputs feed the front speakers tweeter terminals e 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
19. e voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the unit s rear panel e g AC 230 V 50 Hz or AC 120 V 60 Hz The power cord plug is used to disconnect this unit from the AC power source Make sure that the plug is readily operable easily accessible at all times For models with POWER button or with both POWER and ON STANDBY buttons Pressing the POWER button to select OFF mode does not fully disconnect from the mains If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet For models with ON STANDBY button only Pressing the ON STANDBY button to select Standby mode does not fully disconnect from the mains If you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period remove the power cord from the AC outlet 5 Preventing Hearing Loss Caution Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss 6 Batteries and Heat Exposure Warning Batteries battery pack or batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat as sunshine fire or the like 7 Never Touch this Unit with Wet Hands Never handle this unit or its power cord while your hands are wet or damp If water or any other liquid gets inside this unit have it checked by your Onkyo dealer 8 Handling Notes If you need to transport this unit use the original packaging to pack it how it was when you originally bought it e Do not leave rubber or plastic items
20. hat connections have been made only to the inputs selected with the INPUT SELECT switches and nothing is connected to the other ones Unbalanced Input single end RCA input Connect AV controllers or control amplifiers with single ended outputs RCA type Om When using this single ended connection for a specific channel set the INPUT SELECT switch to the lower side the RCA audio input side use commercial RCA audio pin cable and connect the single ended outputs Do not connect anything to the balanced input jack OUTPUT Speaker output and binding post These terminal posts are for connecting the front L R center surround L R surround back L R and front high wide L R speakers The FRONT L R and FRONT HIGH WIDE L R terminal posts can be used with front speakers and front high wide respectively or used to bi amp the front speakers See Bi amping the Front Speakers gt page 15 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE switch Use this switch to select the speaker impedance 40 Select if the impedance of any speaker is 4 ohms or more but less than 6 6Q Select if the impedances of all speakers are between 6 and 16 ohms AUTO STANDBY switch You can use the auto standby function If the amplifier receives no signal for 3 hours it will automatically enter standby mode Once the auto standby function has been activated the amplifier will not automatically turn on even if it receives the signal To turn on the
21. he amplifier unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately and contact your Onkyo dealer Input cable connection is incomplete gt Insert the input cable to pin jack or connector completely Noise from power cord or power transformer affects the input cable gt Keep power cord or power transformer away from the input cable Power cord or speaker cables are bundled together with pin cords This may cause humming or noise Do not bundle power cord or speaker cables with pin cables together Connection to the input terminals is not complete or not appropriate For each channel s input terminals connect cables or cords to either balanced input terminal or audio input terminal only and switch the INPUT SELECT switch accordingly Avoid connecting the cables or cords to the input terminals that will not be used Specifications Amplifier section Rated Output Power All channels North American 150 watts minimum continuous power per channel 8 ohm loads 2 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0 05 FTC 175 watts minimum continuous power per channel 8 ohm loads 2 channels driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0 7 FTC 185 watts minimum continuous power per channel 6 ohm loads 2 channels driven at 1 kHz with a maximum total harmonic distortion of 0 1 FTC Others 9 ch x 220 W at 6 ohms kHz 1 ch driven of
22. ined 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 Do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting when the amplifier is turned on 4 Connect the control amplifier to the amplifier After selecting the correct input type in step 3 above connect the output from the control amplifier to the corresponding input terminal on the amplifier Do not connect anything to the other input jack 5 7 Connect the supplied power cord to the amplifier and to the wall power outlet Be sure to properly plug the power cord all the way in Press the OON STANDBY button The ON indicator flashes white for about 5 seconds before it lights up When you connect other device to the 12V TRIGGER IN terminal using the supplied cable the power on or off status of the amplifier synchronizes to the action of turning on or off the connected device Slowly increase the control amplifier volume e After the amplifier is turned on it takes approximately 10 seconds before the output sounds During this time do not turn up the volume Now all that remains is to control the control amplifier and the other connected system components and enj
23. let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian Models NOTE THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Mod le pour les Canadien REMARQUE CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB 003 DU CANADA Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polaris e ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red IMPORTANT The plug is fitted with an appropriate fuse
24. on 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 Zone 3 You can enjoy 2 channel stereo playback Zone 3 Zone 2 Make either connection AV controller Right Left The amplifier SURR BACK L RONT HIGH WIDE L INPUT SELECT Y 4 INPUT INPUT A E 7 G OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT ourput oure rr ourput output See page 13 or 14 for the connection Main room Surround right Front right Center Front left Surround left En 16 E 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 FRONT HIGH WIDE R _SURR BACK R SURROUND R CENTER secr OF OUTPUT See page 13 or 14 for the connection Main room Surround back Surround right Front right Center Front left Surround left Surround back right left En 17 Troubleshooting
25. on this unit for a long time because they may leave marks on the case e This unit s top and rear panels may get warm after prolonged use This is normal e If you do not use this unit for a long time it may not work properly the next time you turn it on so be sure to use it occasionally For U S models FCC Information for User CAUTION The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an out
26. ories are supplied with the PA MC5501 Power cord Plug type varies from country to country Mono mini plug cable For connecting to the 12V trigger terminals Speaker cable labels Amplifier Precautions Before using the PA MC5501 power amplifier be sure to read the page above entitled Important Safety Instructions and this page of Amplifier Precautions Ventilation While using the PA MC5501 the internal temperature will fairly rise Excessive temperature rise may affect the amplifier performance To prevent damage from occurring due to high internal temperatures it is vital to have proper ventilation and passage of air to carry out the heat and keep the internal temperature within acceptable ranges Do not place the PA MC5501 inside cabinets or closets where there is poor passage of air and ventilation Do not place the PA MC5501 near external heat sources such as heaters or hot air ducts Do not place other components or object on top of or under the PA MCS5501 The cover of the PA MC5501 contains ventilation holes to allow the passage of air Do not cover or block these holes in any way If you are planning to place it within a cabinet either open holes in the rear panel of the cabinet to improve ventilation or use a fan to force air circulation As a general rule if during idling the cover is too hot to touch then ventilation nee
27. oy your music or movies Front amp Rear Panels Front Panel OON STANDBY button This button is used to set the amplifier to On or Standby e If you wish to turn on the amplifier again after it is set to standby wait for several seconds ON indicator Once the main power of the amplifier has been turned on this indicator flashes white for about 5 seconds before it lights up When it lights up the amplifier is turned on and you can enjoy an input source If the OON STANDBY button is pressed and ON indicator do not light check that the power cord is properly connected 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 pressing the OON 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 cables and input sources are properly 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
28. phase and will sound unnatural e Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided e If you use 4 or 5 speakers connect each of the two surround speakers to the SURROUND LJR terminals Do not connect them to the SURR BACK L R or FRONT HIGH WIDE L R terminals e Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires Doing so may damage the amplifier e Make sure the metal core of the wire does not have contact with the amplifier s rear panel Doing so may damage the amplifier e Don t connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal Doing so may damage the amplifier e Don t connect one speaker to several terminals En 11 En 12 Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip about 1 2 to 5 8 12 1 2 to 5 8 3 Fully insert the bare wires to 15 mm of insulation from 12 to 15 mm f the ends of the speaker Lh cables and twist the bare wires tightly as shown 4 Screw the terminal tight 7 Z 2 Unscrew the terminal gt T2 am C4 The following illustration shows which speaker should be connected to each pair of terminals If you re using only one surround back speaker connect it to the SURR BACK L terminal e If you use front high or front wide speakers you must turn on the AV controller and select the speakers to be used For more details see the instruction manual of the connected component The amplifier SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4Q
29. rminal 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 outeur outeur outeur output carane OUTPUT OUTPUT Plugging the XLR cable Match the pins and insert the terminal until you hear a click Make sure that the terminal is locked by lightly pulling the connection cable Unpugging the XLR cable Pull out the connection cable while holding down the lever Push s GCI Ka When using this balanced connection for a specific channel between the control amplifier and the amplifier set the INPUT SELECT switch to the upper side the balanced input side to select balanced input Next use commercial XLR balanced cable and connect the balanced output from the control amplifier to the corresponding balanced input on the amplifier e Do not connect anything to the RCA type audio input jack En 10 INPUT SELECT switch This switch is located between the balanced input and single ended RCA input for each channel Use this switch to select the input type for its channel When setting the switch to the upper side the balanced input is selected When setting the switch to the lower side the RCA audio input is selected Note Do not change the INPUT SELECT switch setting when the amplifier is turned on e Make sure t
30. with any other device e Never have the power cord disconnected from the amplifier while the other end is plugged into the wall outlet Doing so may cause an electric shock Always connect by plugging into the wall outlet last and disconnect by unplugging from the wall outlet first Before you plug in the amplifier confirm that all connections have been made properly Turning on the power may cause a momentary power surge which might interfere with other electrical equipment on the same circuit such as computers If this happens use a wall outlet on a different circuit Connecting the Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Before connecting the speakers place them correctly by consulting the instruction manuals that came with them For surround playback the configuration and placement of your speakers are very important Please note that connecting speakers with a low power input rating does not produce large sound volumes For those speakers large sound volumes causing excessive input level may damage the speakers e Once you ve completed speaker connections you must turn on the AV controller or control amplifier and configure the output channels Attaching the Speaker Labels The amplifier s positive speaker terminals are all red the negative speaker terminals are all black Speaker Color Front left White Front right Red Center Green Surround left Blue Surround right Gr
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