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9-Channel Amplifier PA-MC5500 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Operations 7 Connections 11 Appendix 18 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 9-Channel Amplifier. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 9-Channel Amplifier. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. En Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
9-Channel Amplifier PA-MC5500 Instruction Manual Contents Before using 2 Operations 7 Connections 11 Appendix 18 Thank you to obtain optimum performance and listening enjoyment from your new 9-Channel Amplifier. Please retain this manual for purchasing an Onkyo 9-Channel Amplifier. Following the instructions in this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in the unit. En Please read this manual will enable you for future reference.
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... the mains lead of the fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features ■ 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) ■...
... the mains lead of the fuse. MIYAGI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH Features ■ 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) ■...
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...speakers to the wall power outlet. Select balanced input (XLR) or unbalanced input (RCA) with the amplifier. The amplifier possesses a balanced input (XLR) and unbalanced input (RCA) for each channel and the switch for 12V trigger signal. 8. The STANDBY indicator lights red. 7. While the STANDBY ..., the correct orientation will not be obtained. 3. Connect the speakers to the amplifier using the supplied cable, the power on or off status of the amplifier synchronizes to operate the PA-MC5500 (the amplifier) right away, follow the guide below assume that remains is turned on , ...
...speakers to the wall power outlet. Select balanced input (XLR) or unbalanced input (RCA) with the amplifier. The amplifier possesses a balanced input (XLR) and unbalanced input (RCA) for each channel and the switch for 12V trigger signal. 8. The STANDBY indicator lights red. 7. While the STANDBY ..., the correct orientation will not be obtained. 3. Connect the speakers to the amplifier using the supplied cable, the power on or off status of the amplifier synchronizes to operate the PA-MC5500 (the amplifier) right away, follow the guide below assume that remains is turned on , ...
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... you have finished all other components you hear a "click." The output terminal of Onkyo PR-SC5507 is compatible with the control amplifier and verify that the terminal is compatible with balanced outputs for a specific channel between the control amplifier and the amplifier, set the polarity to select balanced input. In this balanced connection for high...
... you have finished all other components you hear a "click." The output terminal of Onkyo PR-SC5507 is compatible with the control amplifier and verify that the terminal is compatible with balanced outputs for a specific channel between the control amplifier and the amplifier, set the polarity to select balanced input. In this balanced connection for high...
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... E OUTPUT (Speaker output and binding post) These terminal posts are between the balanced input and single-ended RCA input for each channel. Use the supplied or commercially available 1/8-inch mono cable to connect to the 12V trigger output terminal on /standby status of the ...connected component. This enables the amplifier to turn on . • Make sure that all speakers are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back L/R, and front high...
... E OUTPUT (Speaker output and binding post) These terminal posts are between the balanced input and single-ended RCA input for each channel. Use the supplied or commercially available 1/8-inch mono cable to connect to the 12V trigger output terminal on /standby status of the ...connected component. This enables the amplifier to turn on . • Make sure that all speakers are for connecting the front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back L/R, and front high...
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...high/wide left White Front high/wide right Red The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of each label to the SURR L/R terminals. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the ...If 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 very important. Connecting the Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Before connecting the speakers, place them ...
...high/wide left White Front high/wide right Red The supplied speaker cable labels are also color-coded and you use the amplifier at high volume levels for a long period of each label to the SURR L/R terminals. Speaker Connection Precautions Read the ...If 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 very important. Connecting the Amplifier Connecting Your Speakers Before connecting the speakers, place them ...
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... speakers that your speaker manual. Refer to 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. • When bi-amping is used, surround back speakers cannot be used with front speakers and... terminals. • Bi-amping can only be used. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with speakers that support bi-amping. AV controller The...
... speakers that your speaker manual. Refer to 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. • When bi-amping is used, surround back speakers cannot be used with front speakers and... terminals. • Bi-amping can only be used. • For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers' woofer terminals. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued Bi-amping the Front Speakers The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with speakers that support bi-amping. AV controller The...
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... right Center speaker Front left speaker speaker speaker Surround left speaker The amplifier See page 13 or 14 for multiroom versatility, you must turn on the AV controller and configure it to 5-channel surround-sound playback. Notes: • Please make sure that your ..., PR-SC5507. Zone 3: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback. For more details, see the instruction manual of the connected component. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued Multiroom Connections You can use the balanced inputs on the amplifier. ■ Connection 1 Main room: You can...
... right Center speaker Front left speaker speaker speaker Surround left speaker The amplifier See page 13 or 14 for multiroom versatility, you must turn on the AV controller and configure it to 5-channel surround-sound playback. Notes: • Please make sure that your ..., PR-SC5507. Zone 3: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback. For more details, see the instruction manual of the connected component. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued Multiroom Connections You can use the balanced inputs on the amplifier. ■ Connection 1 Main room: You can...
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Zone 2: You can enjoy up to 7-channel surround-sound playback. Front right speaker Front left speaker 17 Main room Surround back Surround right Front right Center speaker Front left right speaker speaker speaker speaker Surround left Surround back speaker left speaker AV controller The amplifier See page 13 or 14 for the connection. Zone 2 Make either connection. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued ■ Connection 2 Main room: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback.
Zone 2: You can enjoy up to 7-channel surround-sound playback. Front right speaker Front left speaker 17 Main room Surround back Surround right Front right Center speaker Front left right speaker speaker speaker speaker Surround left Surround back speaker left speaker AV controller The amplifier See page 13 or 14 for the connection. Zone 2 Make either connection. Connecting the Amplifier-Continued ■ Connection 2 Main room: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback and video playback.
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..., disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your Onkyo dealer. The STANDBY indicator flashes red. • The protection circuitry has been activated. → Remove the power cord from control amplifier. → Check for 1 hour. The 12V trigger of the PA-MC5500 does not react to that of the PR-...appropriate. → For each channel's input terminals, connect cables or cords to OFF, disconnect all plugs firmly into the AC outlet/Inlet properly. • POWER switch is not solved after going through the following points before contacting your Onkyo dealer. Avoid connecting the cables...
..., disconnect the power cord, and reconnect your Onkyo dealer. The STANDBY indicator flashes red. • The protection circuitry has been activated. → Remove the power cord from control amplifier. → Check for 1 hour. The 12V trigger of the PA-MC5500 does not react to that of the PR-...appropriate. → For each channel's input terminals, connect cables or cords to OFF, disconnect all plugs firmly into the AC outlet/Inlet properly. • POWER switch is not solved after going through the following points before contacting your Onkyo dealer. Avoid connecting the cables...
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...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...
...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...