Pioneer AV Receivers 2014 - features explained (Australia)

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Overview

§ Advanced Multi-Channel

Stereophonic Philosophy

§ Audio Technologies

§ Video Technologies

§ Audio Formats & Licenses

§ Sophisticated Surround System

§ Connectivity

§ Network Features

§ Advanced Control

§ ECO Friendly

Overview

Applicable models displayed in icons:

SC-LX88

SC-LX78

SC-LX58

SC-2024

SC-1224

VSX-924

VSX-824

VSX-524

VSX-329

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524

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LX78

LX58

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Advanced Multi-ChannelStereophonic Philosophy

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Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic PhilosophyPioneer’s 3-step technology for reproducing studio master sound

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Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy

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Highly-efficientmulti-channel output

Automated acousticcalibration by MCACC

Tuning session withAIR Studios

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Adoption ofstate-of-the art technology

Phase correctionby Phase Control

MinamotoSource, origin, foundation.

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Direct Energy HD Amplifier Each receiver is designed to deliver clean and powerful audio output with high efficiency using Pioneer’s renowned and further refined Direct Energy HD Amplifiers built on Class D technology. The amplifier section of each new receiver delivers affluent power to each available channel, providing great detail and high dynamic range, with virtually no loss in performance even with all channels simultaneously driven at full volume.

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Direct Energy HD Amplifier

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Pioneer Class D Digital AMP

General Class AB Analogue Amp

Pioneer - only one keeping up high power with mult-channel output

Other Models - high power for 2-ch specification, but output drops with actual 9-ch drive

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Simultaneous Power Output for Pioneer’s Class D Amplifier (9Ch)

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Thermal View Comparison of Top Panel

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The simple form of the Direct Power FET has the advantage of improved thermal characteristics. In addition to the upper-side heat dissipation from the heat sink, the circuit board’s heat radiation feature is also utilized for downward heat dissipation, providing efficient cooling for a superior performance.

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The Direct Power FET is directly connected to the print circuit board without any wiring. This simple structure maximises audio performance by reduced noise and improved switching, offering a quick-responding sound, perfect for digital content playback.

Previous MOSFET Direct Power FET

Direct Power FET features a simple structure with superior heat dissipation.

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Audio ScalerPioneer’s latest Audio Scaler technology consists of Hi-bit32, Up-Sampling, and Digital Filter. The Hi-bit32 Signal Processing improves resolution and density, while the Up-Sampling reduces noise. Then the Digital Filter creates soft, natural sound and improves transient response and pre-echo effect. The three features integrate to upscale all 2-channel audio content up to 192 kHz/32-bit playback—192 kHz/32-bit by auto, and selectable from 192/96/48 kHz frequency, 32/24-bit rate by manual setting—offering realistic reproduction of the content. The features can be controlled on the Sound Explorer screen of the iControlAV5 app.

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Audio Scaler

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Up-Sampling The Up-Sampling feature of the Audio Scaler upgrades your sound with reduced noise, providing maximum quality audio playback up to 192 kHz/32-bit.

Previous

24-bit Signals

DAC alone makes no difference

DAC + signal processing > closer to

original signal in red

Bit expansion processing required to bring out the real performance from 32-bit DAC.

Effects of Bit Expansion Processing

Red: original analogue signals (ideal) Black: 16-bit digital signals

(actual)

Previous 24-bit DAC

32-bit DAC

32-bit DAC + Hi-bit32

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Up-Sampling (192 kHz/32-bit)

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Hi-bit32 Audio Processing Hi-bit32 Audio Processing expands the signal resolution, creating a more detailed and smoother sound that is closer to the original analog signal.

Hi-bit 32 Processing

Actual Effects24-bit vs 32-bit signal wave form comparison.

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Hi-bit32 Audio Processing

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Digital Filter

Digital Filter

Slow Sharp

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Digital filter

Digital filter The world’s first digital filter for AV receivers lets you enjoy two types of sound characters by switching the DAC — “Slow” for soft and warm sound, and “Sharp” for solid and tight sound.

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Previous16-bit Signals

DAC alone makes no difference

DAC + signal processing > closer to

original signal in redRed: original analogue signals

(ideal)Black: 16-bit digital signals (actual)

Bit expansion processing required to bring out the real performance from 24-bit DAC.

Effects of Bit Expansion Processing

Hi-bit24 Audio Processing Hi-bit24 Audio Processing expands signal resolution, creating a more detailed, smooth sound that is closer to the original analogue signal.

Hi-bit 24 Processing

Previous 16-bit DAC

24-bit DAC

24-bit DAC + Hi-bit24

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Hi-bit24 Audio Processing

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Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer The power transformer designed for SC-LX88 features minimum leakage flux, ensuring low noise with increased S/N ratio.

Horizontal Leakage Flux Comparison

Pioneer specified coil is placed 4 inch from the power transformer, and the inductance voltage in the coil is measured.* Image may differ from actual product.

Previous power transformerSC-LX-88 power transformer

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Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer

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WAZASkill, technique , ability.

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MCACC Auto Room Tuning

Basis of Accoustic Field Correction With a dedicated microphone, MCACC measures the speaker size, level, and distance and automatically compensates for the difference. The delay of the subwoofer sound is also adjusted to be in phase with the other channels.

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Acoustic Calibration by MCACC

CALIBRATION

Before CalibrationSpeaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all uneven.

Speaker sizes and number of speakers are automatically detected.

The sound field is automatically measured using the supplied mic.

SET-UP MIC

SET-UP MIC

After CalibrationSpeaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all equalized.

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Phase control

The “Phase Control” Compensates for the Delay of Low-Frequency Sound.

Source AV Receiver

Phase Control

Speakers

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Advanced MCACC

Precise Speaker Drive and Advanced Correction for the Listening Environment

Advanced MCACC features a 3D calibration method with even more precise measurements by including the time axis, as well as Auto Phase Control Plus for real-time analysis and automatic compensation, Standing Wave Control for reducing unwanted resonance, and Subwoofer EQ for adjusting the LFE tone.

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Advanced MCACC

3D Time-Axis CompensationAs shown on the 3D graphs below, the frequency characteristics change with the passing of time. So if compensation is made on the same point of the time-axis, there will be some difference due to reverberation. To solve this problem, Advanced MCACC adopts the 3D Time-Axis Compensation which takes into account this change along the time-axis. You can measure the listening environment before correcting the sound fields, and make compensations matched to the condition. The adjustment can be done in 0 to 160 msec range including the direct sound area, allowing compensation with emphasis on direct sound. The adjustment point can be controlled manually for minute adjustments suited to the listening environment. The measured results can be displayed in a rotatable 3D graph on your personal computer of iPad via the AVNavigator or iControlAV5 app. Anyone can easily use the professional features, such as display before/after calibration comparison, or check if each frequency characteristic is aligned at the setup point on the time-axis.

Before Calibration

After Calibration

Advanced MCACC reverberation measurement results.

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Auto Phase Control Plus

Effect of Auto Phase Control Plus During Blu-ray Disc/DVD/multi-channel file playback, Auto Phase Control Plus makes real-time analysis of the phase difference between the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) and the main signals, and automatically compensates the gap.

Original disc playback Delay setting: 0 msec

Playback with Phase Control Plus Delay setting: 9 msec

Superior sound provided by compensating the lag in the subwoofer channel on the disc

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Standing Wave Control

Standing Wave in a Typical Listening Room Standing Wave Control effectively decreases resonance and prevents inaccurate EQ-setting calibration.

= Standing Wave

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Standing Wave in a Typical Listening Room

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MCACC Pro

MCACC Pro

On top of Advanced MCACC features, MCACC Pro goes a step further by analysing the phase and group delay characteristics due to network filtering to precisely control phase differences between speakers. The result is the sound coherence of full-range speakers while retaining the wide frequency range advantage of multi-way speakers. This correction is also performed between channels, providing a smooth flow of sound as if all delivered from the same type of speaker. Other features include independent correction for dual subwoofers, and speaker position adjustment in 1-millimetre increments. MCACC Pro corrects phase differences in all ranges and all channels, from phase difference in the original audio material to the sound emitted from the speakers.

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Full Band Phase Control

Full Band Phase Control

Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of full-range speakers, while retaining the wide frequency range advantage.

Full Band Phase Control Off Full Band Phase Control On

Adjust group delays for each unit.

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Precision Distance

Precision Distance Precision Distance is an innovative, world’s first feature for making millimetre-level manual adjustments to speaker distance. You can easily duplicate a skilled installer’s precise positioning with the help of a level gauge shown on the display.

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Air Studios Studio 6

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AIR Studios Sound Tuning

AIR Studios Sound Tuning The combination of Pioneer’s audio expertise to the creation of multi-channel sound environments and George Martin’s AIR Studios monitoring methods intensifies the emotion and excitement of everything you see and hear.

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SABRE Premier Audio DAC

SABRE Premier Audio DACThe highly acclaimed 24-bit SABRE Premier Audio DAC (ES9006S) for 7.2ch is newly adopted to deliver exceptional digital sound. It features unprecedented dynamic range of up to 120 dB and low distortion, offering clear audio reproduction, free of jitter.

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Typical DAC With Jitter

Without Jitter

10 ns Square (10Hz) Jitter, 10 kHz @-20 dB Signal

With or without Jitter

Jitter level lower than previous DAC even

with jitter.

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SABRE³² Ultra DAC

SABRE³² Ultra DACThe highly acclaimed 192 kHz/32-bit ESS SABRE³² Ultra DAC (ES9016S) is adopted to deliver exceptional sound, with ultra-low distortion and high signal-to-noise ratio. It offers jitter-free performance for an astounding audio reproduction with rich deep bass, bringing out the full potentials of Pioneer’s Class D amplifiers.

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ESS DAC SABRE32 Jitter Reduction Performance

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Advanced Sound Retriever

Advanced Sound RetrieverPioneer’s AV Receivers feature the Advanced Sound Retriever, which restores the output of compressed audio — such as WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and MP3 — to the level of CD sound.

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Advanced Sound Retriever

The Advanced Sound Retriever creates new signals to restore the minor details left out during the compression process.

Advanced Sound Retriever Compensation Effect

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Current Sound Retrieverunable to play 8-15 kHzrange for MP3’s 64 kbps

Current Sound Retrieveroptimized for 128 kbps bit

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Auto Sound Retriever

Playback Upper Limit Frequency by bit rateThe Auto Sound Retriever automatically determines the audio signal’s bit rate and interpolates the data lost during compression.

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Auto Sound Retriever

An ideal feature when switching between internet radio stations with different bit-rates.

Compressed Sound Restored Sound

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Auto Sound Retriever for ARCBy applying Pioneer’s Auto Sound Retriever feature to TV broadcast signals, it adjusts the effects according to the bit rate transferred via the HDMI’s Audio Return Channel (ARC).

This way you can enjoy digital TV broadcasts in high-definition sound via your AV Receiver.

Auto Sound Retriever for ARC

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Sound Retriever AIR

Sound Retriever AIRWhen streaming music via Bluetooth, the sound quality often suffers due to the compression process. Pioneer’s Sound Retriever AIR is the world’s first technology for improving the quality of Bluetooth transmitted sound. It restores the music cadence lost through compression and also reduces the noise generated by Bluetooth transmission in a better S/N ratio.

Sound Retriever AIR OFF Sound Retriever AIR ON

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Auto Level Control

Auto Level ControlAuto Level Control equalizes volume level differences between tracks when playing music from an iPod or other sources.

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Jitter effects on D/A conversion prevents accurate signal conversion

PQLS with HDMI

Sound degradation from JitterJitter causes clock timing error and distorts the D/A conversion timing. PQLS processes the D/A conversion using the high-precision crystal oscillator clock instead of the audio clock, and is free from jitter created during HDMI transmission.

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PQLS with HDMI

To prevent flaw, data from your Blu-ray Disc Player is temporarily buffered in the AV receiver’s memory, and then sequentially reproduced in sync with the high-precision crystal oscillator clock. In addition, the data transmission clock is controlled by signals from the AV receiver to prevent overflow or underflow in the buffer.

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Video Technologies

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Ultra HD (4K/60p) Pass Through

Ultra HD (4K/60p) Pass ThroughTake advantage of the highest quality video source available today, by passing through 4K signals for viewing on a compatible display.

4K/60p Ultra HD Pass-Through

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4K/60p/4:4:4 4K/60p/4:2:0* For illustration purpose only

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Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling

Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling Enjoy ultra high definition images in 4K output from DVDs and TV broadcasts, even with entry class disc players.

4K/60p Ultra HD Upscaling

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Stream Smoother OFF Stream Smoother ON

Stream Smoother

Stream SmootherThe Stream Smoother reduces block noise and mosquito noise on low bit rate video content, such as YouTube clips, offering finer and clearer images.

* For illustration prupose only

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By Display Type By Distance

Advanced Video AdjustAdvanced Video Adjust optimises video signals according to the connected display type or distance of your viewing.

Advanced Video Adjust

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Through PDP Mode 1

PDP Mode 1 Adjusts for optimum image with more detail and less noise.

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Through PDP Mode 2

PDP Mode 2 Adjusts for a more natural image.


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Through LCD Mode

LCD Mode Adjusts LCD’s washed out black for optimum image.

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Through Front Projector Mode

Front Projector Mode Provides a sharp and vivid image suited for a front projector.


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Highly-Precise I/P Conversion (HD/SD sources)

Conventional I/P Conversion Motion Adaptive I/P Conversion

Motion Adaptive I/P Conversion

§ For video content, Motion Adaptive I/P Conversion processes moving images by eliminating conversion errors or noise generation, to deliver high-quality pictures.

§ For film content, PureCinema I/P Conversion faithfully reproduces the original material.

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Grainy image

Clear image

Gaussian Noise

Mosaic-Like Artifacts

Clear image

Block Noise

Hazy Edge

Clear image

Mosquito Noise

Triple HD Video Noise Reduction

Triple HD Video Noise Reduction The AV receivers feature three separate noise reduction circuits for enhanced video performance. Triple HD

Noise Reduction

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24-bit (8-bit x 3)

24-bit 16 million colours 36-bit 68.719 million colours

256 steps 4.096 steps

36-bit (12-bit x 3)

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Deep Colour Features smooth gradation steps with more accurate precision of brightness and colour information, resulting in superbly detailed, natural colour.

Deep Colour

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36-bit Deep Colour Image

Smoother Images*For illustration purpose only

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x.v.Colour

X.V. Colour Almost doubles the range of colours (known as the “gamut”) that can be accurately captured and reproduced on a compatible display, matching the natural characteristics of the human eye more closely.

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Dolby Atmos Upgradable

Dolby Atmos Upgradable*

Dolby Atmos is a unique new technology for enjoying the latest surround sound. In a movie theatre, overhead speakers are placed, with a multi-layer approach to the sound design. Object-oriented mixing is used to layer dynamic sound elements so that independent sound elements can move around freely in a three-dimensional space.

This way, the sound is completely in sync with the screen view, providing total immersion with unprecedented sound localization and movement.

* Firmware update required. Firmware update available by the end of 2014.

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Dolby Atmos Upgradable

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Speaker Layout of a Dolby Atmos Theater Speaker Layout Example of a Dolby Atmos Theater (5.2.4ch)

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High Definition Audio Formats DTS-HD Master Audio* and Dolby TrueHD provide sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, delivering sound at extremely high variable bit rates far exceeding standard DVDs.

Comparison of High Definition Audio Formats

DTS-HD Master Audio™ and Dolby TrueHD

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*VSX-924 or upper supports up to 192 kHz sampling frequency, VSX-824 or lower supports up to 96 kHz sampling frequency.

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Dolby TrueHD Loudness Management

Dolby TrueHD Loudness Management § Frees you from annoying volume fluctuations that often occur when switching channels,

programs, or input sources, by maintaining a consistent loudness level.

§ The function turns on/off during content playback, activating or deactivating post processing within the decoder. When the function is turned off, audio is delivered in a lossless mode.

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DSD File Playback

DSD File Playback

§ Pioneer AV receivers support high-quality DSD (Direct Stream Digital) audio files via HDMI or via the front USB input. Additionally, they are the first to realise DSD streaming* via network.

§ The SC-LX88** also supports Native DSD playback by DoP (DSD over PCM) transmission. A direct USB connection with your computer transfers signals via the USB-DAC for extremely precise audio playback.

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DSD Playability Comparison

* DLNA compatible server or NAS capable of DSD streaming required**A dedicated driver can be installed to your computer from the included CD-ROM.

Via USB-B USB-A/Network Via HDMI

SC-LX88 Native DSD Playback via

USB-DAC with DoP 2.8

MHz (2ch)DSD Direct

Playback 5.6 MHz (2ch) DSD Direct

Playback 5.6 MHz (2ch)

DSD Playback with PCM Transcode

5.6 MHz (2ch)

DSD Playback with PCM Transcode

2.8 MHz (2ch)

DSD Disc (SACD) Direct

Playback 2.8 MHz (2ch)

DSD Disc (SACD)

Playback with PCM Transcode

2.8 MHz (5.1ch)

DSD Disc (SACD)

Playback with PCM Transcode

2.8 MHz (2ch)

SC-LX78

SC-LX58

SC-LX2024

SC-LX1224VSX-924

* MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia** Playback only, except VSX-824*** Playback only.

SPECIFICATIONSSTREAMEXTENSIONFORMAT

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Various Music File Playback

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Playable formats

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Various Speaker Settings

Standard 7.1-channel Layout (7.1ch)

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Front Wide Layout (Wide Surround Mode)

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Front Height Layout (Dolby Pro Logic IIz)

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Virtual Speakers

Virtual SpeakersIf you want to experience vertically falling sound but cannot place front height speakers, there’s a perfect solution. Pioneer’s Virtual Height mode (Fig. 4) creates a height sound image without placing extra speakers, letting you enjoy virtual 7.1-channel sound from a 5.1-channel speaker setting.

Virtual Speakers

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Virtual Speakers

Want to be thrilled by surrounding sound from behind, but don’t have the space for surround back speakers? Then try Virtual Surround Back mode (Fig. 5). It simulates 7.1-channel surround sound – giving the impression that you have surround back speakers – when listening to a 5.1-channel source.

Virtual Speakers

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Virtual Speakers

Virtual Wide mode (Fig. 6) is a useful solution for creating the effects of front wide speakers, letting you enjoy surround sound in a rich sound field — without placing extra speakers.

Virtual Speakers

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9ch Speaker Configurations

9ch Speaker Configurations With speaker terminals for 9 channels, various speaker layouts are available to suit your taste or usage patterns.

(A) 9.2ch channel surround system (Top middle/Front wide) connection

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With speaker terminals for 9 channels, various speaker layouts are available to suit your taste or usage patterns.

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(B) 9.2ch channel surround system (Top middle/Front height) connection

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(C) 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection

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(D) 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker B connection

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(E) 7.2 channel surround system & Speaker Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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(F) 7.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone)

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(G) 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone)


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(H-1) 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/ZONE 3 connection (Multi Zone)

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(H-2) 5.2 channel surround system & ZONE 2/HDZONE connection (Multi Zone)

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(H-3) Multi-ZONE Music connection

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(I) 5.2 channel surround system & Speaker BBi-amping connection

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(J) 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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(K) 5.2 channel surround system & Front and Center Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

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(L) 5.2 channel surround system & Center and Surround Bi-amping connection (High quality surround)

Pre-Amp Mode

Normal Use

“All Off” Mode

“Front Off” Mode

Driven by external power amp * Example image with wide speakers

“Front & Centre Off” Mode

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Pre-Amp Mode

Pre-amp Mode Pre-amp Mode shuts down the power supply to the power amplifier, providing more clear and pure sound when using the AV receiver as a pre-amplifier.

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Front Stage Surround Advance

Front Stage Surround AdvanceWith Front Stage Surround Advance, you can enjoy surround sound coming from only the front speakers and the subwoofer.

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Bass boost Dialogue enhancement

Surround sound enhancement

3 elements of cinema sound controlled by optimum surround

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Optimum Surround

Optimum SurroundThis Pioneer-exclusive listening mode automatically optimises the balance between bass, dialogue, and surround sound in order to bring home the real thrills of a movie as intended by the creators.

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USB-DAC

USB-DACEliminates jitter, reproducing master quality sound with extremely precise audio signals, even for Hi-bit32 Audio Signal Processing.

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HDMI (ARC)

HDMI (ARC)Enjoy full-digital transfer of high definition audio as well as up to 4K video signals by HDMI connection.

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Made for iPod and iPhone

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Made for iPod and iPhone

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iPod Digital Audio via USB

iPod Digital Audio via USBThe audio signals from your iPod are transferred directly to the AV receiver’s high-performance DAC, offering superior sound compared to analogue connections. You can also operate your iPod with the AV receiver’s remote control.

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Android Audio/Video Playback with MHL

Android Audio/Video Playback with MHLOne of the HDMI terminals is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compatible and allows you to connect your Android smartphone or tablet. High-definition video can be displayed on your HDTV with multi-channel sound, while also charging your device.

*Optional MHL cable (micro-USB to HDMI) required

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HTC Connect certified

HTC Connect certifiedPioneer is the first leading partner to provide HTC Connect certified devices. Through wireless transmission, HTC Connect lets you easily stream high-quality audio from compatible devices, such as Android phones, with no need for a separate app.

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Front USB Input

Front USB InputThe front panel USB input terminal allows a straightforward connection with a USB memory stick. This plug and play connectivity enables you to easily play music files or watch JPEG pictures.

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AirPlay Certified

AirPlay Certified AirPlay — Enthusiasts have complete access, control and playback of their entire iTunes music library wirelessly through their AV receiver.

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AirPlay Connection Examples

Digital Media Server (DMS)Stores and distributes content to DMP/DMR

Example: PC Digital Media Player (DMP)Finds and plays content on DMS

Example: TV, stereo/home theatre, game console

Digital Media Controller (DMC)Finds content on DMS for playback on DMR

Example: Internet tablet, Wi-Fi digital camera, PDA Digital Media Renderer (DMR)Plays content received from DMC, which finds content on DMS

Example: TV, AV Receiver, remote speakers

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DLNA Certified (1.5)

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Compatible with Windows 8.1*

Compatible with Windows 7

Spotify High-Quality Audio Streaming Ready

Internet Radio (vTuner)

Network features

Network features

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iControlAV5 Ready

iControlAV5 ReadyiControlAV5 is an iPod touch, iPhone and iPad application developed by Pioneer, freely downloadable from the App Store or Google Play.

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iControlAV5 Ready

The AV SCALER lets you easily select the input and output signals for both audio and video content by drawing a line with your finger.

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iControlAV5 Ready

The new STATUS VIEWER provides graphical display of input/output and status of the playing content, and the image of both real and virtual speakers. You can enjoy intuitive control for Input, Link, Phase, and Channel Level.

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iControlAV5 Ready

With the CURSOR function, up/down/left/right operations can be done on the app, instead of using the remote control. The button display changes to correspond to the function on the AV receiver.

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iControlAV5 Ready

The new Sound Explorer option lets you easily adjust and discover the various sound parameters.

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iControlAV5 Ready

You can directly stream music stored on your device such as smartphone, for playback via the AV receiver.

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Built-in Bluetooth

Built-in BluetoothEasily stream songs from compatible devices with the built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (ver. 3.0). The AV receivers feature Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).

Supported codecs include SBC, AAC, and aptX. The aptX format compresses audio files for wireless transmission without affecting the quality.

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Built-in AVNavigator

Built-in AVNavigatorAVNavigator is now built-in, and you can easily set up the AV receiver straight out of the box on your PC/Mac/iPad/smartphone.

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AVNavigator: Wiring Navi

AVNavigator: Wiring NaviBy answering questions about your equipment and terminals, the actual connection image will be displayed. Plug in your equipment and speakers accordingly, including the network connection with your device then transmit the setup information to the AV receiver from your PC/Mac/iPad/smartphone.

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AVNavigator: Interactive Operation Guide

AVNavigator: Interactive Operation GuideThis new feature gives a quick tutorial on basic operations using illustrations and animations, allowing you to start right off without referring to the user manual.

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AVNavigator for iPad

AVNavigator for iPad This free application helps you with the AV receiver’s wiring and setup using your iPad, available on the App Store. In addition to the Wiring Navi and Interactive Operation Guide, you can browse and save MCACC measurement data as well as download the Instruction Manual on your iPad.

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Wireless LAN Converter Ready

Wireless LAN Converter Ready Enjoy a wireless LAN connection for your AV receiver with the optional AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter.This LAN converter works with power supply from the AV receiver’s dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is required.

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HDMI Zone Out (HDZONE)

HDMI Zone Out (HDZONE) With Pioneer’s HDMI Zone Out, you can stream HD audio/video content to a separate room. If unused for HDZONE, the terminal can be used for MAIN ZONE OUT 2.

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Multi-Zone (ZONE 2)

Multi-Zone (ZONE 2) With Pioneer’s Multi-Zone, you can play music and movies from different sources in two zones at the same time.

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Multi-Zone (ZONE 2/3)

Multi-Zone (ZONE 2/3) With Pioneer’s Multi-Zone, you can play music and video from different sources in 2 or 3 zones at the same time.

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Zone 2 audio, subwoofer, volume, balance and tone. Zone 3 audio, volume and balance.

Zone 2 audio, volume, balance and tone.

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Control with HDMI

Control with HDMI HDMI connection with compatible products allows the following linked operations:

§ Volume adjustment/mute of AV receiver via TV. § Automatic input change when TV channel is switched or playback starts on a player. § Linked power on/off with TV.

* For details on compatible TV and components, see http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/hdmi_cec/

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Standby Pass-Through

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Standby Pass-Through without CEC

Standby Pass-Through without CEC With standby pass-through, the AV receiver can pass audio and video signals via HDMI even during standby.

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Simple Overlay OSD

Simple Overlay OSD Even when the front FL display is not visible, users can see the AV receiver’s operation status on the TV screen. The audio/video parameters can be adjusted while you actually listen to the sound or see the image — a useful feature if you use a projector, or have the AV receiver hidden inside a cabinet.

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GUI for Smooth Operation

GUI for Smooth Operation The GUI on the latest AV receivers has been further refined, resulting in enhanced ease-of-use. Each function has a dedicated GUI screen, displaying, for instance, iPod/iPhone data, speaker settings, or EQ adjustments, in 7 selectable languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Russian).

GUI Images

Reverb Characteristics iPod/iPhone

EQ AdjustmentsZone 2

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ECO friendly

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ECO Mode 1

ECO Mode 1 § ECO Mode 1 features moderate energy saving operation while maintaining high-quality sound, ideal

for CD music. § 20% power reduction compared with normal surround mode

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ECO Mode 2

ECO Mode 2 § ECO Mode 2 features moderate sound quality, suitable for content with dynamic sound such as

movies (multi-channel/2channel) or live concerts. § 50% power reduction compared with general analogue AMP.

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ECO Manager

ECO ManagerThe ECO Manager option in iControlAV5 lets you manage all the energy efficient settings (During Playback/At Stand-By/When Not in Use) on your AV receiver from your smart device.

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Stand-by power reduction

Stand-by power reduction All of our 2014 AV receivers use only 0.1w power consumption in stand-by mode.

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Pioneer AV Receivers 2014 Visit www.pioneer.com.au/av-receivers for our line-up & full details

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Pioneer AV Receivers 2014 - features explained (Australia)