Onkyo PA-MC5500 instruction manual Bi-amping the Front Speakers, AV controller Amplifier

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Bi-amping the Front Speakers

The FRONT L/R and SURR BACK L/R outputs can be used with front speakers and surround back speakers respec- tively, 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.

Notes:

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, surround back speakers cannot be used.

For bi-amping, the FRONT L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ woofer terminals. And the SURR BACK L/R outputs feed the front speakers’ tweeter terminals.

Once you’ve completed the bi-amping connections shown below, you must turn on the AV controller and configure it to enable bi-amping. For more details, see the instruction manual of the connected component.

You can also use unbalanced (RCA) connections for bi-amping.

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. Refer to your speaker manual.

AV controller

The amplifier

Front high/wide

Surround right

Center speaker

Surround left

Front high/wide

right speaker

speaker

 

speaker

left speaker

Tweeter (high)

Woofer (low)

Front right speaker

Front left speaker

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Contents Before using OperationsAppendix Avis Important Safety InstructionsBatteries and Heat Exposure Warning PrecautionsPower Preventing Hearing Loss CautionPrecautions FeaturesSupplied Accessories ContentsAmplifier Precautions Quick Operation Guide Press the Power switchPress the ON/STANDBY button. The on indicator lights blue Slowly increase the control amplifier volumeFront Panel Power switch Standby indicatorOn indicator Front & Rear PanelsPlugging the XLR cable Front & Rear PanelsRear Panel Balanced Input XLR terminalUnbalanced Input single end RCA input Input Select switchSpeaker Impedance switch Auto Power Down switchNorth American models Connecting the AmplifierConnecting Your Speakers Speaker ColorTo 5/8 12 to 15 mm Connecting the AmplifierConnecting to an AV Controller with XLR output AmplifierAV controller Connecting to an AV Controller with RCA output AV controller Amplifier Bi-amping the Front SpeakersAV controller Zone Multiroom ConnectionsConnection ZoneZone Make either connection AV controller Standby indicator flashes red TroubleshootingNo power Power turns on but no soundControl Terminal SpecificationsAudio Inputs Speaker OutputsOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH