Home Entertainment Products 2007-2008 - Pioneer

Feature Highlights of the New A/V Receivers
New Generation Audio Formats — Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio, with HDMI ver. 1.3a (VSX-LX50)
High definition media formats such as Blu-ray have brought a new
dimension to visual entertainment. Audio technology has gone through
a matching revolution, with the introduction of the highest quality audio
formats — Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Pioneer’s new
VSX-LX50 A/V receiver now offers all the benefits of the new generation
audio formats. These new audio codecs are capable of delivering
lossless sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master. The
synergy of high-definition picture complemented with life-like sound
creates an unprecedented home theater experience, exactly as the
artist intended. The VSX-LX50 also has the latest HDMI ver. 1.3a for
supporting high definition audio and video transfer by a single cable.
Innovations for Superior Sound
Phase Control — An Innovation for Multi-Channel Sound Compensation
When amplifying multi-channel audio signals, receivers use
Low Pass Filter (LPF) for processing low-frequency signals for
subwoofer output. This extra process causes “phase lag”, or
approximately 5 msec delay of low-frequency signals with
respect to those of main channels. The delayed bass affects the quality of
main-channel sound and makes the sound lack synchronization.
The latest A/V receivers incorporate Pioneer’s Phase Control
technologies, which apply a new bass management system to effectively
compensate for the phase lag between subwoofer channel and the main
channels. This significantly improves the multi-channel sound without
any extra operation.
The "Phase Control" Compensates for the Delay of Low-Frequency Sound
Source
A/V Receiver
PHASE CONTROL
Standing Wave Control (VSX-LX50)
Speakers
Acoustic standing waves occur when the sound waves from your speaker
resonate with those reflected off the walls. This gives a negative effect on
the overall sound, especially in certain lower frequencies. The result is an
overly resonant "boomy" sound, depending on the speaker placement,
your listening position, and the shape of the room. Standing Wave
Control effectively moderates resonance and also prevents inaccurate EQsetting
calibration.
Create an Ideal Acoustic Environment with Ease — with
MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System)
(VSX-LX50, VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-917V-S, VSX-817-S)
MCACC allows you to duplicate the acoustic environment
of the mixing studio, where recordings and soundtracks
are mixed and mastered. With the Pioneer A/V receivers,
the system — complete with a microphone — compensates
for differences in speaker size, speaker level, and speaker distance, and
equalizes, all automatically.
THX Certified (VSX-LX50, VSX-1017AV-S)
THX is a Lucasfilm Ltd. program created to achieve
maximum accuracy in the reproduction of movie sound.
Pioneer and Lucasfilm have teamed up to bring the full glory
of realistic theater sound to the comfort and convenience of
your home. The VSX-LX50 and VSX-1017AV-S have adhered to rigorous
guidelines for sound purity, power output and processing capabilities
required for the certification. The latest THX Select2 certification offers a
wide array of listening modes for enhanced entertainment.
* THX and Select2 are trademarks of THX Ltd. THX may be registered in some
jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
32-bit Digital Processing by "The 3rd-Generation SHARC ®
Processor"
and 48-bit processing DSP from Freescale, Inc. (VSX-LX50)
The VSX-LX50 incorporates "The 3rd-Generation SHARC ® Processor" from
Analog Devices, Inc., with 32-bit quality audio processing, and Freescale
DSP with 48-bit processing precision. The addition of high-performance
DSPs has enabled true 32-bit processing, giving optimum sound quality,
compatibility with all the latest surround formats, and the highest
possible decoding capability.
* “SHARC” is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier — Designed by
Pioneer for Optimum Sound Quality (VSX-LX50, VSX-1017AV-S)
Power amplification in all channels is performed by originally-designed
Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier, featuring minimum energy loss
and minimum interference between circuits. These features combine to
deliver high-quality sound that is close to the original.
The device features “low-impedance, high-current” design, which
minimizes the impedance at the final output stage. This effectively
reduces the loss of the signals.
The advanced amplifier also reduces the electric/magnetic
interference from the final output stage which significantly affects the
sound quality. This is made possible by the compact design of the circuit —
with the minimum size of the loop — for the final output stage.
What’s more, the device features a new temperature compensation
function for bias circuitry. Temperature of the output circuit is subject to
change due to the speaker-driving current. The temperature fluctuations
cause bias point deviation, which lowers the sound quality. The power
amplifier for the new A/V receiver effectively compensates for the
fluctuations to minimize the bias point deviation.
New Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design II — for Audiophile
Sound Reproduction (VSX-917V-S, VSX-817-S, VSX-517-S)
VSX-LX50
A THX Select2 certified 7.1-channel A/V receiver featuring 200 W x 7ch power, Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio new generation audio
formats, Phase Control, Standing Wave Control, Advanced MCACC, Front Stage Surround Advance, HDMI, and iPod ® Ready
Rear Panel
Control Panel
Set-up Mic.
New Generation Audio Formats • DTS-HD Master Audio/Dolby TrueHD
Pioneer-Exclusive Innovations • Phase Control • Standing Wave Control • 3rd Generation Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) setup
with 9-band EQ (mic included) • Front Stage Surround Advance • Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier Features for Superior Sound Quality • Maximum
power (6 ohms): 200 W x 7ch • Sound Retriever (Restores the quality of compressed audio) • 32-bit Digital Processing by "The 3rd-Generation SHARC ® Processor"
and Freescale 48-bit Processing DSP • 192 kHz/24-bit DAC Surround Sound Technologies • THX Select2 certified • DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/
DTS NEO:6/Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoders • WMA9 Pro decoder • Stream Direct (for pure and
unprocessed digital sound) Enhanced Convenience • HDMI ver. 1.3a (1080p compatible) • iPod control • USB memory audio ready (USB Host function) • Digital
video converter (up to HDMI) • SR+ terminal (Control your A/V receiver via Pioneer plasma TV remote sensor) *SHARC is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.
Formato de Audio de Nueva Generación • Descodificadores DTS-HD Master Audio/DolbyTrueHD
Innovaciones Exclusivas de Pioneer • Control de fase • Control de ondas estacionarias • Configuración por el avanzado sistema MCACC de 3ra generación (Multi-
Channel Acoustic Calibration System) con ecualizador de 9 bandas (Con micrófono incluido) • Front Stage Surround Advance • Amplificador de potencia de
energía directa avanzada Funciones de calidad de sonido superior • Potencia máxima (6 ohmios): 200 W x 7 canales • Recuperador de sonido (Restaura la calidad
del audio comprimido) • Procesamiento digital de 32 bits por procesador SHARC ® de 3ra generación y DSP de procesamiento de 48 bits de Freescale • Convertidor
D/A de 192 kHz/24 bits Tecnologías de sonido envolvente • Certificado con THX Select2 • Descodificadores DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/DTS
NEO:6/Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx • Descodificador WMA9 Pro • Stream Direct (para sonido digital puro
sin procesamiento) Conveniencia mejorada • HDMI ver. 1.3a (compatible con 1080p) • Control de iPod • Listo para audio de memoria USB (función de Host USB)
• Convertidor de vídeo digital (hasta vídeo componente) • Terminal SR+ (Controle su receptor AV a través del sensor remoto de su televisor de plasma Pioneer)
*SHARC es una marca registrada de Analog Devices, Inc.
Formato de Áudio da Nova Geração • Decodificadores DTS-HD Master Audio/Dolby TrueHD
Inovações Exclusivas da Pioneer • Controle de fase • Controle de ondas estacionárias • Configuração de sistema MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration
System) avançado de 3ª geração com equalizador de 9 bandas (microfone incluído) • Front Stage Surround Advance • Amplificador de potência de energia direta
avançada Funções para qualidade sonora superior • Potência máxima (6 ohms): 200 W x 7 canais • Recuperador de som (Restaura a qualidade do áudio
comprimido) • Processamento digital de 32 bits pelo processador SHARC ® de 3ª geração e DPS de 48 bits Freescale • Conversor D/A de 192 kHz/24 bits
Tecnologias de som surround • Certificado com THX Select2 • Decodificadores DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/DTS NEO:6/Dolby TrueHD/
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx • Decodificador WMA9 Pro • Stream Direct (para som digital puro sem processamento)
Conveniência melhorada • HDMI ver. 1.3a (compatível com 1080p) • Controle de iPod • Pronto para áudio de memória USB (função de Host USB) • Conversor de
vídeo digital (até vídeo componente) • Terminal SR+ (Controle o seu receiver AV através do sensor remoto do seu televisor de plasma Pioneer) *SHARC é uma
marca registrada da Analog Devices, Inc.
Advanced Functions
Digital Video Converter with HDMI Output
HDMI Terminals (VSX-LX50, VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-917V-S)
Acoustic Calibration by MCACC
Before Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and
After Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and
Front Stage Surround Advance
These Pioneer A/V receivers come with HDMI
frequency response are all uneven.
frequency response are all equalized.
The sound field is automatically
measured using the supplied mic.
SET-UP
SET-UP
Calibration
MIC
MIC
Speaker sizes and number of speakers
are automatically detected.
Moreover, the VSX-LX50 and VSX-1017AV-S have a
double expanded range for acoustic measurements from
0 to 160 msec including the direct sound area. You can
make automatic or manual selection of the equalization point for more
precise acoustic adjustments suited to your room environment.
Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design II uses a newly selected module, for
improved sound quality and total harmonic distortion (THD). The output
transistors feature lower base capacitors than the previous model,
realizing wider range of current drive stage. The module has also
decreased in size, and the smaller feedback loop minimizes influences
from the noise. Parts have been carefully selected, such as the power
amplifier capacitors chosen by listening tests, and the pre-amp IC which
minimizes the signal path in Direct mode.
With Front Stage Surround Advance
you can enjoy surround sound with
only the front speakers and the
subwoofer. Since wall reflections are
not used, the setup is less dependent
on the room environment, allowing
front alignment of the speakers. Front
Stage Surround Advance creates
excellent sound image and natural
sound, because it does not alter the
sound frequency or the original sound
wave.
Sound Delivery by Front Stage
Surround Advance
Unaffected by Room Environment
with Pioneer’s DSP Technology
(High Definition Multimedia Interface)
terminals. This allows single-cable connection
with HDMI-compatible devices for processing
large amounts of uncompressed high-quality
data. HDMI also ensures lossless transmission
for high-quality pictures and sound, as signals
remain in a pure digital state, without D/A or
A/D conversion.
These A/V receivers are able to pass
through 1080 video signals from Pioneer DVD
players with 1080 upscaling function. Once
connected, the A/V receivers with HDMI
function will deliver high-resolution pictures
from source to screen.
1080
1080
4 5
HDMI
Component
S-Video
Composite
Video
1080p Compatible
720p/1080i Compatible
* Availability of Component-to-S-Video/Composite
conversion varies depending on the content.
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