9-Channel Amplifier
PA-MC5500
Instruction Manual
Contents
Before using ..................................2
Operations .....................................7
Connections ................................11
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.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
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WARNING:
G
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.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS
OUVRIR
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
PORTABLE CART WARNIN
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
S3125A
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
15. 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 dam-
aged,
B. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the apparatus,
C. If the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
water,
D. If 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 the apparatus exhibits a distinct change in
performance this indicates a need for service.
16. 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 filled with liquids, such as
vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
Don’t put candles or other burning objects on top of
this unit.
17. Batteries
Always consider the environmental issues and follow local regulations when disposing of batteries.
18. 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 fluelike gap for warm air to escape.
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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 userserviceable. 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 the 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.
Pressing the [ON/STANDBY] button to select
Standby mode does not fully shutdown the unit. 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
War nin g
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.
• 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 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
amplifier.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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.
Modèle pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME
NMB-003 DU CANADA.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:
AT TE NT IO N : POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC-
TRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS
LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
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Precautions—Continued
Features
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 fol-
lows:
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. 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
■ 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
■ THX™ Ultra2™ certified
*1
■ WRAT–Wide Range Amplifier Technology
(5 Hz-100 kHz bandwidth)
■ Push-Pull amplification design with threestage inverted Darlington circuitry
■ Massive toroidal transformer
■ Customized 22,000 µF large capacitors for
effective power supply
■ Audio-tuned reference capacitors for each
channel
■ Low-impedance, copper bus plates for
perfect ground potential
■ Gold-plated, XLR and machined, solid brass
RCA input terminals
■ Custom-designed large power transistors to
drive high currents
■ High-current, low-impedance circuit board
by using thick copper foil (70 µ)
■ Gold-plated, color-coded, transparent
speaker posts
■ Auto power-down function
■ Multi-zone capability (up to Zone 3)
■ Bi-amping capability
*2
*2
■ 12V trigger in
■ Aluminum front panel
■ Detachable power cord
*1
THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
*2 Depends on AV controller.
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Contents
Supplied Accessories
Before using
Important Safety Instructions..................................... 2
Precautions ............................................................... 3
Features .................................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ................................................ 5
Amplifier Precautions ................................................ 6
Operations
Quick Operation Guide.............................................. 7
Front & Rear Panels.................................................. 8
Front Panel ............................................................ 8
Rear Panel............................................................. 9
Connections
Connecting the Amplifier ......................................... 11
Connecting Your Speakers.................................. 11
Connecting 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
Appendix
Troubleshooting....................................................... 18
Specifications .......................................................... 19
Check that the following accessories are supplied with
the PA-MC5500.
Power cord
(Plug type varies from country to country.)
Mono mini-plug cable
(For connecting to the 12V trigger terminals.)
LET
LET
LET
LET
FR NT
F ONT
L FT
Speaker cable labels
LET
LET
RG T
R HT
FR NT
FR NT
S RRO ND
L FT
F ONT
RGHT
S RRO ND
L FT
F ONT
RGHT
p k C b
1
2
LET
LET
RG T
RG T RG T
RG T
S RRO ND
S RRO ND
S RRO ND
L FT
S RRO ND
RGHT
RG T
RG T
C NT R
C NT R
SPB ON 2
SPB ON 2
SPB ON 2
URR UND B CK
URR UND B CK
URR UND B CK
EFT
EFT
S BZO E
RG T
S RRO ND BA K
RGHT
C NT R
S RRO ND BA K
L FT
S BZO E
RG T
S BZO E
C NT R
S RRO ND BA K
L FT
RGHT
RGHT
ET
ET
ET
ET
RG T
RG T
RG T
RG T
FR NT GH
FR NT GH
FR NT HGH
FR NT HGH
FR NT WE
F ONT WDE
F ONT WDE
F ONT WDE
3
F ONT HGH
RG T
F ONT WDE
L FT
F ONT WDE
L FT
F OT WDE
RG T
F OT WDE
RG T
F OT HGH
RG T
F OT HGH
L FT
F OT HGH
L FT
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Amplifier Precautions
Before using the PA-MC5500 power amplifier, be sure
to read the page above entitled Important Safety Instructions and this page of Amplifier Precautions.
Ventilati on
While using the PA-MC5500, 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.
Caution
• Do not place the PA-MC5500 inside cabinets or closets where there is poor passage of air and ventilation.
• Do not place the PA-MC5500 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-MC5500.
• The cover of the PA-MC5500 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 needs 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-MC5500 to allow room for the power cord and other
cables for connecting system components. A minimum
of four inches is required behind the PA-MC5500 to
allow room for the cables and cords without excessively
bending them.
Do not place the PA-MC5500 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-MC5500. The power cord supplied is designed
for use with the PA-MC5500 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-MC5500.
Care
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
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-MC5500,
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.
Other
Below is a list of actions that you should never perform.
• Do not use the PA-MC5500 as a broadcast system or
musical instrument amplifier.
• Never use a generator, DC/AC converter, AC/AC converter, or transformer to supply power for the
PA-MC5500.
• 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.
• Do not short across the output terminals or across the
output terminals and rear panel.
• Never remove the cover of the PA-MC5500.
• Do not install the PA-MC5500 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-MC5500, and any devices connected
to the PA-MC5500.
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 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).
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