Onkyo Car Amplifier M 5000R User Manual

Power Amplifier  
M-5000R  
Instruction Manual  
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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 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  
8. Handling Notes  
For Canadian Models  
NOTE:  
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES  
WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
• 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.  
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:  
ATTENTION:  
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,  
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA  
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE  
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.  
For U.S. models  
FCC Information for User  
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).  
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.  
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 [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.  
5. Preventing Hearing Loss  
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:  
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.  
• 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 radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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.  
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For British models  
For European Models  
Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power  
supply cord of this unit should be performed only by  
qualified service personnel.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
LIEGNITZERSTRASSE 6,  
82194 GROEBENZELL,  
GERMANY  
IMPORTANT  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
Blue: Neutral  
Brown: Live  
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.  
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.  
GROEBENZELL, GERMANY  
K. MIYAGI  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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.  
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Amplifier Precautions  
Before using the power amplifier M-5000R, be sure to  
read the page above entitled Important Safety Instructions  
and this page of Amplifier Precautions.  
Installation location and space  
Speakers  
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  
M-5000R to allow room for the power cord and other  
cables for connecting system components. A minimum of  
10 cm (4") is required behind the M-5000R to allow room  
for the cables and cords without excessively bending  
them.  
Connected speakers should have an impedance of 4 ohms  
or greater.  
Ventilation  
If speakers with an impedance of less than 4 ohms are  
connected to RCA jacks, it may damage the M-5000R.  
If a speaker with an impedance of less than 6 ohms are  
connected to an XLR jack, it may damage the M-5000R.  
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 phase and will sound unnatural.  
Unnecessarily long, or very thin speaker cables may affect  
the sound quality and should be avoided.  
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 power amplifier’s rear panel. Doing so may  
damage the power amplifier.  
While using the M-5000R, 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 M-5000R inside cabinets or closets  
where there is poor passage of air and ventilation.  
• Do not place the M-5000R near external heat sources  
such as heaters or hot air ducts.  
• Do not place other components or object on top of or  
under the M-5000R.  
• The cover of the M-5000R contains ventilation holes to  
allow the passage of air. Do not cover or block these  
holes in any way.  
Do not place the M-5000R 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 M-5000R. The power cord supplied is designed for use  
with the M-5000R 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.  
Don’t connect more than one cable to each speaker  
terminal. Doing so may damage the power amplifier.  
Don’t connect one speaker to several terminals.  
(North American models)  
If you are using banana plugs, tighten the speaker terminal  
before inserting the banana plug.  
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.  
Do not insert the speaker code directly into the center hole  
of the speaker terminal.  
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Care  
Power  
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.  
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).  
Whenever performing maintenance on the M-5000R, 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.  
By factory default, the meters are treated with antistatic  
coating. Do not strongly wipe the surface with a cloth to  
avoid static electricity from building up, as this may cause  
an oscillation of the needle.  
Other  
Below is a list of actions that you should never perform.  
Do not use the M-5000R 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  
M-5000R.  
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 M-5000R.  
Do not install the M-5000R in a location within the  
reach of small children.  
Lightning storms  
During lightning storm, never touch the power cord, plug  
or cover of the M-5000R, and any devices connected to  
the M-5000R.  
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Features  
• 150 W/Ch (4 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05%,  
2 Channels Driven, IEC)  
• A WRAT (Advanced Wide Range Amplifier  
Technology)  
• DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion  
Reduction Circuitry)  
• Quad Push-Pull Amplification Design with  
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry  
• Symmetrical Layout of L/R Channels  
• Two Massive Toroidal Transformers with Sub  
Transformer  
• Four Large 27,000 µF Capacitors  
• Separate Anti-Vibration Aluminum Panels for  
Top, Front, and Sides  
• Side-mounted Circuit Board Construction to  
Reduce Vibration  
• Bi-Amping and BTL (MONO) Capability  
• XLR Input for Monaural Amplification with  
BTL Mode  
• Gold-Plated, Machined Solid Brass RCA  
Inputs  
• Gold-Plated Large Speaker Posts  
• 12 V Trigger Input and Output  
• Extra-Large Fast-Response Peak Watt Meters  
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Technology  
A WRAT (Advanced Wide Range Amplifier  
Technology)  
The M-5000R employs a host of proprietary  
Onkyo technologies to ensure optimal audio  
performance.  
2. Low Negative-Feedback Design  
handle speaker impedance, fluctuations, which  
can force an amplifier to provide four to six  
times its usual current load. The M-5000R’s  
instantaneous current capability ensures that  
audio output is not affected by power  
limitations.  
Conventional amplifiers make extensive use of  
negative feedback (NFB), whereby part of the  
output signal is re-input in order to improve the  
S/N ratio across a wide frequency range.  
However, too much NFB makes a system  
susceptible to counter-electromotive force from  
the speakers, resulting in a drop in perceived  
sound quality. To avoid this, Onkyo focuses on  
improving the frequency response and reducing  
distortion, without relying so much on NFB.  
We use a low negative-feedback design  
incorporating audiophile-grade, close-tolerance  
components, to achieve a frequency response,  
out to 100 kHz.  
1. DIDRC (Dynamic Intermodulation  
Distortion Reduction Circuitry)  
Since the advent of digital audio, the values of  
S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio have risen  
significantly. However, it is also recognized that  
in terms of perceived S/N, analog audio sources  
are not inferior to digital sources.  
Quad Push-Pull Amplification Design with  
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry  
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry  
brings greater efficiency to the M-5000R power  
amp by employing a low-NFB design to  
maintain voltage stability and enhance transient  
response. Extremely sensitive to oscillations,  
this circuitry requires very advanced control  
technology in order to be incorporated into the  
amplifier. Breaking further new ground, the  
M-5000R employs two extra transistors for  
each channel in a “quad push-pull” design that  
significantly enhances amplification power.  
Generally, S/N measures the ratio when sound  
is and not produced, but takes no account of the  
noise generated during sound reproduction.  
For a long time, Onkyo has focused and made  
extensive research on the S/N when sound is  
produced (dynamic S/N). Using a mechanism  
that captures the noise beyond audible range, it  
has been possible to determine that both  
dynamic S/N and perceived S/N aggravate  
during music reproduction.  
Although frequencies above 20 kHz are beyond  
human hearing, it is well known that a beat can  
be perceived if different signals are overlapped  
at such frequencies.  
During the analog audio era, no significant  
signals were entering beyond the audible range.  
However, the digital era has made recording  
beyond the audible range possible and the  
generated beat is now perceivable.  
3. Closed Ground-Loop Circuits  
If an amplifier’s ground potential (voltage)  
fluctuates during playback, noise is likely to  
result. In an open-loop circuit design, where all  
circuits (ire connected to the power supply via a  
single loop (as on many amplifiers), the noise is  
compounded. To avoid this, the M-5000R  
employs a sophisticated closed-circuit design in  
which each circuit has a separate link to the  
power supply. This helps to cancel individual  
circuit noise and keep the ground potential free  
of distortion.  
Symmetrical Twin-Monaural Construction  
Power devices for the left and right channels of  
the M-5000R are aligned symmetrically. Each  
channel has the same electrical and structural  
design, and signal pathways are uniform in  
length. This helps to minimize errors in  
stereophonic playback.  
4. HICC (High Instantaneous-Current  
Capability)  
Side-mounted Circuit Board Construction  
Rather than being directly connected to the  
chassis base, the circuit boards inside the  
M-5000R are cushioned by internal struts and  
affixed to the front, side, and rear panels. This  
method of construction prevents vibrations  
from the chassis from adversely affecting the  
circuit boards.  
When an amplifier outputs an audio signal, the  
connected speakers accumulate energy, reflex,  
and send energy back to the amplifier. The  
amplifier must then immediately cancel the  
speakers’ reflex energy and instantaneously  
send out the next signal. The same high current  
required to achieve this is also necessary to  
With Onkyo's DIDRC technology, a new  
approach is introduced which prevents such  
beat from penetrating the audible range.  
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Block Diagram  
DIDRC  
(Dynamic Intermodulation Distortion Reduction Circuitry)  
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Supplied Accessories  
Make sure you have the following accessories:  
Power cord  
Power cord (1.8 m/5.9 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)  
(Plug type varies from country to country.)  
Mono mini-plug cable  
Mono mini-plug cable (1.8 m/5.9 ft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1)  
This is used to connect the 12V trigger jacks.  
*
In catalogs and on packaging, the letter at the end of the product name indicates the color.  
Specifications and operations are the same regardless of color.  
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo Power 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 Power Amplifier.  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................2  
Precautions...............................................................................................................3  
Amplifier Precautions..............................................................................................5  
Ventilation............................................................................................................5  
Installation location and space.............................................................................5  
Power cord...........................................................................................................5  
Speakers..............................................................................................................5  
Care.....................................................................................................................6  
Other....................................................................................................................6  
Lightning storms ..................................................................................................6  
Power...................................................................................................................6  
Features ....................................................................................................................7  
Technology...............................................................................................................8  
Block Diagram..........................................................................................................9  
Supplied Accessories............................................................................................10  
Getting to Know the Power Amplifier...................................................................12  
Front Panel ........................................................................................................12  
Rear Panel.........................................................................................................13  
Installing the Power Amplifier...............................................................................14  
Connections  
Cable and Jacks ................................................................................................15  
Connecting the Power Cord...............................................................................16  
Connecting a Preamplifier .................................................................................17  
Turning On & Basic Operations  
Basic Operations....................................................................................................20  
Turning On the Power Amplifier.........................................................................20  
Turning Off the Power Amplifier.........................................................................20  
Switching the Power Meter Range ....................................................................21  
Setting Auto Standby (ASb)...............................................................................21  
Others  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................22  
Specifications.........................................................................................................23  
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Getting to Know the Power Amplifier  
Front Panel  
a
b c d e f  
The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item.  
a Power meter (21)  
d POWER switch (20)  
The power meter shows the output power level.  
The large power meters have been designed so that the  
indicator needles move up to the peak level quickly  
and then return more slowly. This makes it easier to  
read transient power levels which last for only a  
fraction of a second.  
This is the main power switch. When set to OFF, the  
power amplifier is completely shutdown. It must be  
set to ON to set the power amplifier to On or Standby.  
e Standby LED (20)  
Lights when the power amplifier is in Standby mode.  
Flashes if the protection circuitry has been activated.  
b METER RANGE LEDs (21)  
f METER RANGE button (21)  
This button is used to switch the power meter range:  
x1, x10 or off.  
x1 or x10 lights when the power meter range is x1 or  
x10. The Off LED in the middle lights when the  
power meter are turned off.  
Before entering standby mode with the Asb function,  
the Off LED flashes 30 seconds before the ASb  
function starts running.  
c ON/STANDBY button (20)  
This button is used to set the power amplifier to On or  
Standby.  
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Rear Panel  
a
e
b
c d  
f
g
a SPEAKERS L/R terminals  
d XLR IN jack  
g AC INLET  
The supplied power cord is connected here. The other  
Connect preamplifier with XLR outputs for high-  
quality sound.  
b 12V TRIGGER IN/OUT jacks  
end of the power cord should be connected to a  
suitable wall outlet.  
Connects to the 12V trigger input and output jacks on  
the other component to control the power amplifier.  
This enables the amplifier to turn on or go into  
standby state based on the standby status of the  
connected component.  
Do not connect XLR and RCA at the same time. It  
may damage the power amplifier.  
See “Connections” for connection information  
(15 to 19).  
e AUTO STANDBY switch  
c INPUT SELECT switch  
You can use the Auto Standby (ASb) function. If the  
power amplifier receives no signal for 3 hours, it will  
automatically enter standby mode. Once the ASb  
function has been activated, the power amplifier will  
not automatically turn on even if it receives the signal.  
To turn on the power amplifier, press ON/STANDBY  
manually. You can also disable the function by setting  
this switch to OFF side.  
This switch is located between the XLR IN and RCA  
IN. Use this switch to select the input type for its  
channel. When setting the switch to the left side, the  
RCA audio input is selected. When setting the switch  
to the right side, the XLR input is selected.  
f RCA IN L/R jacks  
Connect preamplifier with single-ended outputs.  
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Installing the Power Amplifier  
v
Ensure proper ventilation.  
30 cm (12")  
10 cm (4")  
10 cm (4")  
10 cm (4")  
Install the power amplifier on a sturdy rack or shelf. Position it so that its weight is evenly dispersed on its four legs. Do not install the power amplifier in a place with vibration or an unstable location.  
The power amplifier is designed to have high conversion efficiency, however, its temperature will become much higher than other audio equipment. Therefore, make sure not to hamper heat  
dissipation by ensuring proper ventilation.  
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Connections  
Connections  
Cable and Jacks  
XLR  
This cable carries analog audio. XLR cables are used for better noise immunity and longer cable runs.  
Do not connect XLR and RCA at the same time. It may damage the power amplifier.  
Analog audio (RCA)  
Mono mini-plug  
Analog audio connections (RCA) carry analog audio.  
L
White  
Red  
R
Use the supplied or commercially available mono mini-plug cable to connect to the 12V  
trigger jacks on the other device for linked operation.  
12 volts positive tip  
polarity  
The tip polarity of the connectors are as shown in the right.  
Note  
• Push plugs in all the way to make good connections (loose connections can cause noise or malfunctions).  
• To prevent interference, keep audio cables away from power cords and speaker cables.  
Right!  
Wrong!  
About XLR Input  
Connect an AV controller or control amplifier with XLR  
outputs for high-quality sound.  
The power amplifier uses the European type XLR jack.  
Phase is reversed when an XLR cable is connected to the  
control amplifier that uses the USA type XLR jack. In this  
case, reverse the polarity of the speaker connection.  
Unplugging the XLR cable  
Pull out the connection cable while holding down the  
lever.  
PUSH  
1
Push  
2. HOT  
Plugging the XLR cable  
2
1
3
Match the pins and insert the jack until you hear a “click.”  
Make sure that the jack is locked by lightly pulling the  
connection cable.  
1. GND  
3. COLD  
Push  
2
Connector ground jack: Chassis grounded  
The pin assignments for this jack 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 jack is compatible with the pin assignments for this  
jack. The output jack of the AV controller PR-SC5508 is  
compatible with the pin assignments for the jack of the  
amplifier.  
Note  
• When using this XLR connection between the control amplifier  
and the amplifier, set the INPUT SELECT switch to the right  
side (the XLR input side) to select XLR input.  
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• Do not connect anything to the RCA-type audio input jack.  
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Connecting the Power Cord  
AC INLET  
Supplied power cord  
To an AC wall outlet  
(Plug type varies from  
country to country.)  
Make sure that the main power of the power  
amplifier is turned off.  
1
Tip  
Note  
• To reduce noise, do not tie the signal cable and power cable  
together. Wire them so that they are away from each other.  
Never disconnect the power cord from the power amplifier  
while the other end is still plugged into a wall outlet. Doing so  
may cause an electric shock. Always disconnect the power cord  
from the wall outlet first, and then the power amplifier.  
• Turning on the power amplifier may cause a momentary power  
surge that might interfere with other electrical equipment on the  
same circuit. If this is a problem, plug the power amplifier into a  
different branch circuit.  
Connect all of your components.  
2
3
Connect the supplied power cord to the amplifier’s  
AC INLET.  
Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
4
• Do not use a power cord other than the one supplied with the  
power amplifier. The supplied power cord is designed  
exclusively for use with the power amplifier and should not be  
used with any other equipment.  
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Connecting a Preamplifier  
Stereo Connection  
Preamplifier P-3000R  
Power Amplifier M-5000R  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
This is an example of the stereo connection using the preamplifier P-3000R.  
Note  
• Set the INPUT SELECT switch to RCA side.  
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Bi-amping Connection  
Preamplifier P-3000R  
Power Amplifier  
M-5000R  
Power Amplifier  
M-5000R  
Tweeter (high)  
Woofer (low)  
Right speaker  
Left speaker  
This is an example of the bi-amping connection using the preamplifier P-3000R.  
Note  
• Set the INPUT SELECT switch to RCA side.  
Important:  
• When making the bi-amping connections, be sure to remove the jumper bars that link the speakers’ tweeter (high) and woofer (low) jacks.  
• Bi-amping can be used only with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual.  
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Bridge Connection  
AV Controller PR-SC5508  
Power Amplifier M-5000R  
Power Amplifier M-5000R  
Right Speaker  
Left Speaker  
This is an example of the bridge connection with the AV controller PR-SC5508.  
Note  
• When using the XLR inputs, do not connect anything to the RCA inputs. It may damage the power amplifier.  
• Make sure that the XLR cable is not split. The split XLR cable may be the cause of noise.  
• The power amplifier uses the European type XLR jack (pin 2 hot). If the AV controller/preamplifier with the USA type jack (pin 3 hot) is connected, the phase will be reversed. In this case, reverse the polarity of the speaker  
connection.  
• Set the INPUT SELECT switch to XLR side.  
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Turning On  
&
Basic Operations  
Basic Operations  
Turning On the Power Amplifier  
Turning Off the Power Amplifier  
Standby LED  
ON/STANDBY POWER  
ON/STANDBY POWER  
Press ON/STANDBY to set the power amplifier to  
Standby.  
The power amplifier will enter Standby mode, and the  
Standby LED lights.  
Set POWER to the ON position (^) on the front  
1
1
panel.  
Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the power  
2
amplifier.  
To completely shut down the power amplifier, set  
The power amplifier comes on, the display lights, and  
the Standby LED goes off.  
2
POWER to the OFF position (@).  
Tip  
Note  
• See “Setting Auto Standby (ASb)” for the auto standby function  
(21).  
• After a certain period of warming up, the temperature of the  
power amplifier’s components and internal temperature are  
stabilized, and the sound will soften.  
Note  
• The power amplifier remembers the state when power was  
previously turned off, and returns to the state.  
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Switching the Power Meter Range  
Setting Auto Standby (ASb)  
AUTO STANDBY  
x 1, x 10  
Off LED  
METER RANGE  
You can switch the power output of speaker terminals  
between ×1 (default) and ×10 (10 times).  
When AUTO STANDBY is turned ON side, the power  
amplifier will automatically enter Standby mode if the  
power amplifier receives no signal for 3 hours.  
Press METER RANGE repeatedly to switch  
METER RANGE in the following order:  
×1 (default), ×10, Off  
1
Set ON/OFF by switching the AUTO STANDBY  
switch.  
1
The x 1, x 10 LEDs and the Off LED will light  
according to the set status of METER RANGE.  
`ON:  
ASb enabled.  
`OFF:  
ASb disabled.  
The number of watts indicated on the meters corresponds  
to the actual output level when driving speakers rated at 8  
ohms. When driving speakers rated at 4 ohms, the output  
is actually twice that shown on the power meters.  
Default setting: ON (European models), OFF (North  
American models)  
Once the ASb function has been activated, the power  
amplifier will not automatically turn on even if it receives  
the signal. To turn on the power amplifier, press  
ON/STANDBY manually. You can also disable the  
function by setting this switch to OFF side.  
Note  
• Before entering standby mode with the Asb function, the Off  
LED flashes 30 seconds before the ASb function starts running.  
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Others  
Troubleshooting  
Power  
Audio  
External Components  
Can’t turn on the Power Amplifier.  
There’s no sound.  
The 12V trigger does not work.  
• Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into  
the wall outlet (16).  
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5  
seconds or more, then plug it in again.  
• Make sure the speakers are connected correctly (15).  
• Check all connections and correct as necessary (15).  
• When making XLR IN input, make sure that the INPUT  
SELECT switch is switched to the XLR side.  
• Make sure the correct input source is selected.  
• Make sure the analog audio cable is connected correctly.  
• Make sure that all audio connecting plugs are pushed in  
all the way.  
• Make sure the cables are connected to the jacks firmly.  
The power amplifier contains a microcomputer for  
signal processing and control functions. In very rare  
situations, severe interference, noise from an external  
source, or static electricity may cause it to lockup. In  
the unlikely event that this should happen, unplug the  
power cord, wait at least 5 seconds, and then plug it  
again.  
The Power Amplifier turns off  
unexpectedly.  
• When the set ASb starts running, the power amplifier  
will automatically go standby (21).  
The sound quality is not good.  
• If the power amplifier cannot start with the Standby LED  
blinking, then it may be problem with the power  
amplifier. If speaker cables touch the chassis, this may  
cause the power amplifier to short out and make sure the  
plus terminals of speaker cables do not touch the chassis  
or the minus terminals.  
Before disconnecting the power cord from the wall  
outlet, set the main power switch to OFF.  
• Make sure the speaker cables are connected with the  
correct polarity (15).  
• Make sure all audio connecting plugs are pushed in all  
the way (15).  
• The sound quality can be affected by strong magnetic  
fields, such as that from a TV. Try moving any such  
devices away from the power amplifier.  
• If you have any devices that emit high-intensity radio  
waves near the power amplifier, such as a cellular phone  
that’s being used to make a call, the power amplifier  
may output noise.  
If during idling the cover is too hot to touch, then  
ventilation needs to be improved.  
Please try the method below:  
Set the POWER switch to OFF and disconnect all  
speaker cables. Check that the top of the set (cooling  
vent) is not blocked. When the power amplifier has  
cooled down, reconnect all speaker cables and set the  
POWER switch to ON. Then Press ON/STANDBY.  
• When making RCA IN input, make sure that the INPUT  
SELECT switch is switched to the RCA side.  
• Check the connection in case of bi-amping connection.  
Audio performance  
• Audio performance will be at its best about 10 to 30  
minutes after the power amplifier has been turned on and  
had time to warm up.  
• Using cable ties to bundle audio cables with speaker or  
power cables may degrade the sound quality. So don’t  
do it.  
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Specifications  
M-5000R  
*
Dynamic Power  
460 W (1 )  
320 W (2 )  
245 W (3 )  
196 W (4 )  
142 W (6 )  
110 W (8 )  
Amplifier Section  
*
IEC60268-Short-term maximum output power  
Rated Output Power  
North American:  
(Stereo)  
80 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)  
100 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 8 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at  
1 kHz, with a maximum total harmonic  
distortion of 1% (FTC)  
150 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 4 ohm loads, 2 channels driven from  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC)  
170 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 4 ohm loads, 2 channels driven at 1 kHz,  
with a maximum total harmonic distortion of  
1% (FTC)  
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)  
0.02 % (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)  
0.005 % (1 kHz, half power)  
Damping Factor  
130 (1 kHz, 8 )  
700 mV/10 k(RCA)  
1.4 V/10 k(BTL)  
10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0 dB, –1 dB 1 W/8 Ω  
1 Hz - 250 kHz/+0 dB, –3 dB 1 W/8 Ω  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Unbalance)  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Balance)  
Frequency Response  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Speaker Impedance  
110 dB (RCA, IHF-A)  
RCA Stereo: 4 - 16 Ω  
XLR MONO: BTL 6 - 16 Ω  
150 A  
HICC  
(BTL mono)  
180 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 8 ohm loads, 1 channel driven from  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC)  
200 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 8 ohm loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz,  
with a maximum total harmonic distortion of  
1% (FTC)  
220 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 6 ohm loads, 1 channel driven from  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a maximum total  
harmonic distortion of 0.05% (FTC)  
250 watts minimum continuous power per  
channel, 6 ohm loads, 1 channel driven at 1 kHz,  
with a maximum total harmonic distortion of  
1% (FTC)  
General Section  
Power Supply  
North American: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European: AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Standby Power Consumption  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
North American: 8.4 A  
European: 280 W  
North American: 0.15 W  
European: 0.2 W  
435 W × 187.5 H × 432.5 D mm  
(17-1/8 W × 7-3/8 H × 17 D inches)  
23.5 kg (51.8 lbs.)  
Audio Inputs  
European:  
(Stereo)  
Analog Stereo Inputs  
Balance Inputs  
RCA IN-L, RCA IN-R  
XLR IN  
2 ch × 80 W at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %,  
2 ch driven (IEC)  
2 ch × 150 W at 4 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %,  
2 ch driven (IEC)  
Audio Outputs  
2 ch × 100 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 2 ch driven  
(IEC)  
Speaker Outputs  
Lch, Rch  
2 ch × 170 W at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 2 ch driven  
(IEC)  
Others  
(BTL mono)  
1 ch × 180 W at 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %,  
1 ch driven (IEC)  
12V Trigger  
In 1/Out 1  
1 ch × 220 W at 6 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 %,  
1 ch driven (IEC)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
1 ch × 200 W at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 1 ch driven  
(IEC)  
1 ch × 250 W at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 1 ch driven  
(IEC)  
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2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN  
Tel: 072-831-8023 Fax: 072-831-8163  
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, N.J. 07458, U.S.A.  
Tel: 800-229-1687, 201-785-2600 Fax: 201-785-2650  
Liegnitzerstrasse 6, 82194 Groebenzell, GERMANY  
Tel: +49-8142-4401-0 Fax: +49-8142-4401-555  
The Coach House 81A High Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1AB, UK  
Tel: +44-(0)1628-473-350 Fax: +44-(0)1628-401-700  
Unit 1 & 12, 9/F, Ever Gain Plaza Tower 1, 88, Container Port Road, Kwai Chung,  
N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: 852-2429-3118 Fax: 852-2428-9039  
1301, 555 Tower, No.555 West NanJin Road, Jin an, Shanghai,  
China 200041, Tel: 86-21-52131366 Fax: 86-21-52130396  
Y1102-2  
SN 29400545A  
(C) Copyright 2011 ONKYO SOUND & VISION CORPORATION Japan. All rights reserved.  
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