Onkyo PA-MCSSOl User manual

9-Channel Amplifier
PA-MCSSOl
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo 9-Channel
Amplifier. Pleaseread 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
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using
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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
PERSONNEL.
TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Important Safety Instructions
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
pinchedparticularlyat plugs, conveniencereceptacles,
and the point where they exitfrom the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.
USe
Only
With
the
Cart,
Stand,
PORTABLE
CART
WARNING
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
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 orobjects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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.
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 damaged,
B.
If
liquid has been spilled, orobjects 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 ordamaged 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 ofany 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 20em(8")
of
free space at the top and sides and
10 em (
4
")
at the rear. The rear edge
of
the shelf
or
board above the apparatus shall be set 10 em (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 tum 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,
60Hz).
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 packithow 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 tum 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 offand 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
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV
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.
Modele pour les Canadien
REMARQUE: CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE
LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME ALA NORME NMB-
003 DU
CANADA
Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: POUREVITERLES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, 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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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 thecoloured markings
identifying the terminals in yourplug, 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.
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 AST
A
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
offand 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
CE
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
•150
Watts per channel, minimum RMS into
8 ohms, 2 channelsdriven,from
20
to
20,000
Hz
with no more than 0.05
o/o
total harmonic
distortion
• THX™ Ultra2™ certified*1
• WRAT
-Wide
Range Amplifier Technology
(5Hz-100kHz
bandwidth)
• Push-Pull amplification design with three-stage
inverted Darlington circuitry
• Massive toroidal transformer
• Customized 22,000
IJF
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
IJ)
• Gold-plated, color-coded, transparent speaker
posts
• Auto Standby function
• Multi-zone capability (up to Zone
3)*2
• Bi-amping capability*2
•12V
trigger in
• Aluminum front panel
• Detachable power cord
"1
IHX
.
THX and Ultra2 are trademarks
of
THX Ltd.
THX
may be
registered in somejurisdictions. All rights reserved.
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Depends on AV controller.

Contents
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Important Safety Instructions........................................
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Precautions..•....................................................................3
Features.................•..••••................•..........••.....•........•...•.•.•4
Supplied Accessories
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Amplifier Precautions••.........•......•.................•.....•.••........6
Quick Operation Guide................•...................................7
Front
&
Rear Panels.........................................................8
Front Panel
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Rear Panel ..........
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Connections
Connecting
the
Amplifier..............................................
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Connecting Your Speakers ..........................................
11
Connecting to an AV Controller with XLR output ......... 13
Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA output.......
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14
Bi-amping the Front Speakers
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Multiroom Connections.................................................16
Appendix
Troubleshooting
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Specifications•...........•...............................................•....19
Supplied Accessories
Check
that thefollowing accessories 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
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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
amplifierperformance.
To
preventdamage 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.
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• Do not place the PA-MC5501 insidecabinets
or
closets where
there is poorpassage
of
air and ventilation.
• Do notplace the PA-MC5501 nearexternal heat sources suchas
heaters
or
hotair ducts.
• Do not place other components
or
object on top
of
or
under the
PA-MC5501.
• Thecover
of
the PA-MC5501 containsventilationholes toallow
the passage
of
air.
Do
not cover
or
block these holes in any way.
If
you are planning toplace it within a cabinet, eitheropen
holes
in
the rearpanel
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-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
roomforthe cables andcords withoutexcessiv
ely
bending
them.
Do
notplace 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 powercord other than the
one
suppliedwith
the
PA
-MC5501.
The
power
cord
supplied is designed
for
usewith the PA-MC5501 a
nd
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 socketdoes 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
hav
e an impedance
of
4 ohms
or
greater.
If
speakers with an
imp
edance
of
less than 4
ohm
s are
conn
ec
ted, it may
dam
age the
PA
-MC550
1.
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.
Followingthis, 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-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.
Other
Below is a list
of
actions that you should never perform.
•
Do
not
use the PA-MC5501 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-MC5501.
•
Never
performa "thumbtest" (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
ja
cks
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-MC5501.
•
Do
not
install the PA-MC5501
in
a location within the
re
a
ch
of
small children.
Lightning
storms
During lightning storm, never touch the power cord, plug
or
cover
of
the PA-MC5501, andanydevices connected to
the PA-MC5501.
Power
WARNING:
BEFORE
PLUGGING
IN
THE
UNIT
FOR
THE
FIRST
TIME
, READ
THE
FOLLOWING SECTION
CAREFULLY.
AC
outlet volta
ge
s vary from country to country.
Make
sure that the vo
lt
age in your area
meet
s the voltage
requirements printed
on
the unit's re
ar
panel (e.g.,
AC
220-240 V,
50/60Hz
or
AC 120 V,
60Hz).

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 thatyou 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.)
1.
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.
2. Connect the speakers to the amplifier.
Connectthe 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 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.
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•
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 otherinput
jack
.
5. 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.
6. Press the
C>ON/ST
ANDBY
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
poweron
or
off
status
of
the amplifier synchronizes to
the action
of
turning on
or
offthe connected device.
7. Slowly increase the control amplifier volume.
• After the amplifier is turned on, it takes approximately
10 seconds before the output sounds. During this time, do not
tum
up the volume.
Now all that remains is to control the control amplifier and
the otherconnected system components and enjoy your
music
or
movies.
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Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
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<?ON/STANDBY
button
This button is used to set the amplifier to On
or
Standby.
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If
you wishto turn
on
the amplifieragain afterit is set to standby,
wait for several seconds.
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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
<!>ON/STANDBY
button is pressed and
ON
indicator do
notlight, checkthat the powercord is properly connected.
If
the
indicatorstilldoesn'tlight, turn
off
the amplifier, disconnect the
powercord from the wall outlet, and contact yourOnkyo dealer.
•
If
the power doesn't turn on or immediately turns
off
upon
pressing the
<!>ON/STANDBY
button, the protection circuitry
of
the amplifier has activated.
The
protection circuitry activates
if
a problem such as a speaker cable shorting orexcessive
temperatureoccurs. Removethepowercordfrom the walloutlet
immediately. Makesure that all speakercablesandinputsources
are properly connected, and leave the amplifier with its power
cord disconnected for I hour. After that, reconnect the power
cord and turn the poweron.
If
the amplifier turns
off
again,
unplug the powercord 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.

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.
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•
Do
not connect the power cord until you have finished all otherconnections.
• Read theinstructions
that
came with the
other
componentsyou
are
connecting.
•
Do
not make connections
to
input
or
outputjacks while the amplifieris turned on.
•
Turn
the volume ofthe control amplifier down before turning
on
the amplifier.
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Balanced
Input
(XLR terminal) Plugging the XLR cable
Connect AV controllers
or
control amplifiers with
balanced outputs for high-quality sound.
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Connector ground terminal: Chassis grounded
Thepin 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 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.
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
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• 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
selectbalanced input. Next, use commercial
XLR
balanced
cable andconnectthe balancedoutputfrom thecontrol amplifier
to
the corresponding balanced input on the amplifier.
• Do not connect anything to the RCA-type audio inputjack.
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INPUT SELECTswitch
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.
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• Do not change the INPUT SELECTswitch setting when the
amplifier is turned on.
• Make sure that connections have been made only to the inputs
selected with the INPUT SELECT switches and nothing is
connected to the otherones.
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Unbalanced Input (single end RCA input)
Connect A
V
controllers
or
control amplifiers with
single-ended outputs.
RCA type
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• When using this single-ended connectionfor 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 balancedinputjack.
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OUTPUT (Speaker outputand binding post)
These terminal posts are for connecting the front L/R,
center, surround L/R, surround backL/R, and
front high/wide
L/R
speakers.
The
FRONT LIR
and
FRONT HIGH/WIDE LIR
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"
(-+page
15).
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE switch
Use this switch to select the speaker impedance.
4Q:
Select
if
theimpedance
of
any speakeris 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 usethe 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
tum
on even
if
it receives the signal.
To
tum
on
the amplifier, press the
C>ON/STANDBV
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)
• Regardless
of
the position
of
this switch, this function will not
work when the amplifier has been turned
on
by the
l2V
trigger.
• Beforeentering 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 tum on or go into standby state based
on
the power on/standby status
of
the connected
component.
Use the supplied or commercially available 118-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.
+
__
IQ
@
AC INLET
5 to 12 volts, positive
tip polarity
Plug the supplied powercordinto this
AC INLET
and
then into the power outlet
on
the wall.
Power
cord
..
......
.
.................
...
...
.
....
/1
(supplied)
@~~
...
i I
To an
AC
.
i.
,,
wall outlet
• Do not plug the amplifier into the AC outlet other than
an
AC
wall socket.
• Do notuse a powercord otherthan the one supplied with
the amplifier. The powercord supplied is designed for
use with the amplifier and should not
be
used with any
other device.
• Never have the power cord disconnected from the
amplifier while the otherend 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
equipmenton 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.
• Once you've completed speakerconnections, you must
turn
on
the
AV controller
or
control amplifier
and
configure the
outputchannels.
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 Gray
Surroundback left Brown
Surround
ba
ck right Tan
Front high/wide left White
Front high/wide right Red
Thesupplied speakercable labels arealso color-codedand
you should attach them to the positive (+) side
of
each
speakercable 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.
• 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:
• Youcan.connect speakers with an impedance
of
between
4 and 16 ohms.
If
the impedance
of
any
of
the connected
speakers is4 ohms
or
more, butless than 6 ohms, be sure
to set the minimum speaker impedance to "
4Q"
(
~
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 supplied with your speakers.
• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other
words, connectpositive (+)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
phase and will sound unnatural.
• Unnecessarily long,
or
very thin speaker cables may
affect the sound quality and should be avoided.
•
If
you use 4
or
5 speakers, connect each
of
the two
surround speakers to the SURROUND
UR
terminals.
Do not connect them to the SURR
BACK
UR
or
FRONT HIGH/WIDE
UR
terminals.
•
Be
careful not to short the positive and negative wires.
Doing so may damage the amplifier.
• Make sure the metal core
of
the wire does not have
contact with the amplifier's rear panel. Doing so
ma
y
damage the amplifier.
•
Don
't connect more than one cable to each speaker
terminal. Doing so may damage the amplifier.
•
Don't
connect one speaker to several terminals.
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Connecting the Speaker Cables
1/2"
to
5/8"
(12
to
15 mm)
1
Strip
about 1/2"
to
5/8" (12
to 15 mm) ofinsulation from
the ends
of
the
speaker
cables,
and
twist the
bare
wires tightly,
as
shown.
<!:
2
Unscrew the terminal.
~
3
Fully insert the
bare
wires.
4 Screw the terminal tight.
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.
•
If
you use front high
or
front wide speakers, you must tum on the AV controller and select the speakers to be used.
For more details, see the instruction manual
of
the connected component.
The amplifier
Front
high/wide
right
Surround
right
Surround
back right
Select 4Q
or
sn.
Front right Center Front left Surround
left
Surround
back left Front
high/wide
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.
• When using the balanced inputs, 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.
The amplifier
XLR type Balanced cable
~~~
_---'-....__ ___ , From the AV controller
From the amplifier
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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.
• 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.
The amplifier
t Right!
L Wrong!

Bi-amping the Front Speakers
The FRONT LJR and FRONT HIGH/WIDE LJR 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.
• 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.
• When bi-amping is used, front high/wide speakers cannot be used.
• Forbi-amping, the
FRONT LIR 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. Formore details, see the instruction manual
of the connected component.
• You can also use unbalanced (RCA) connections for bi-amping.
Important:
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the
jumper bars that link the speakers' tweeter
(high)
and woofer (low) terminals.
• Bi-amping can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Referto your speaker manual.
AV controller
Woofer (low) I
Front right Front left
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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.
• Please make sure that your AV controller has the multi-zone capability.
• Once you've completed multi-zone connections shown below, you must tum 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.
Zone 3: You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback.
Make either
·connection.
INPUT l ti"A\, I
SELECT ' 1\lj!i •

• 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.
INPUT i fl't% I
SELECT ' . '\!,!11 ...
See page 13 or 14 for
the connection.
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Troubleshooting
If
the PA-MC5501 fails to function normally, ftrst check
the following points before contacting your Onkyo dealer.
If
the problem is not solved after going through the
following list, unplug the power cord and contact your
Onkyo dealer.
•No
power
Power cord is not correctly pluggedinto AC outletllnlet.
--+
Plug the power cord into the AC outletllnlet properly.
• Power turns on but no sound
Incomplete connections.
--+
Checkspeaker cable connections.
--->
Insert all plugs fmnly intojacks.
Incorrect INPUT SELECTswitch setting.
--->
Set INPUT SELECTswitch to correct setting.
• The amplifier turns offand 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 sourc
es
are properly connected, and
leave the amplifier with its power cord disconnected for 1
hour. Afterthat, reconnect the power cord and turn the power
on.
If
the amplifier turns
off
again, unplug the powercord 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.
•The
12Vtrigger of the PA-MC5501 does not
react
to
that of the PR-SC5509
Connection between the 12V trigger terminals is incomplete.
--->
Connect the cables to the terminals fmnly.
• Humming or other noise is heard
Input cable connection is incomplete.
--->
Insert the input cable to pin
jack
or
connector completely.
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.

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
of0.7%
(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, I kHz, 1
ch
driven
of
1%
(IEC)
Maximum
Effective
Output
Power
(Asian)
Dynamic
Power*
9
ch
x
280
W
at
6 ohms, I kHz, 1
ch
driven
(JEITA)
• IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power
400
W (3
Q,
Front)
300 W
(4
Q,
Front)
I80
W (8
Q ,
Front)
THD+N
(Total
Harmonic
Distortion+
Noise)
0.05
o/o
(20Hz
-
20
kHz,
half
power)
Damping
Factor
60 (Front, I kHz, 8
Q)
Input
Sensitivity
and
Impedance
Frequency
Response
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
Speaker
Impedance
I V,
47
ill
(Unbalanced)
2
V,
22
kQ
(Balanced)
5
Hz-100kHzl+I
dB, -3 dB (Unbalanced)
IlO
dB (Unbalanced, IHF-A)
4
n-
I6
n
General
Power
Supply
(North
American)
AC
I20
V,
60Hz
(Others)
AC
220-240
V,
50/60Hz
Power
Consumption
(North
American)
Il.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)
Weight
• Audio Inputs
435
mm
x
198.5
mm
x
446.5
mm
17-1/8"
X
7-13/16"
X
17-9/16"
22.2
kg
(48.9lbs.)
Balance
Inputs
9
Unbalance
Inputs
9
• Speaker Outputs
FL,
FR
, C, SL, SR, SBL, SBR, FHL/FWL, FHRIFWR
• Control Terminal
12
V
Trigger
In
Specifications and features are subject to change
without notice.
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