Home A/V Catalog 2010 - 2011 (Autumn edition - Pioneer

Feature Highlights of Pioneer’s A/V Pre-Main Amplifier & Receivers
Collaboration with ICEpower —
Direct Energy HD Amplifier
LX90 LX83 LX73
ICEpower and Pioneer have collaborated to develop a unique power module
— the Direct Energy HD Amplifier. Pioneer's technologies have been
combined with the ICEpower amplifier which features multiple feedbacks to
overcome the drawbacks typical of class D amplifiers. The SC line A/V premain
amplifier and receivers are capable of delivering overwhelming power,
free of distortion.
This year, the Direct Energy HD Amplifier has further evolved — finetuned
to every detail including the LPF. The result is added power capacity
which clearly shows in the sound. The units are compatible with the latest
high definition audio formats, and the SC-LX90 and SC-LX83 are also THX
Ultra2 Plus certified.
Advanced Construction
LX83 LX73 LX53
The SC-LX83, SC-LX73, and VSX-LX53 inherit the separated construction
concept of Pioneer's flagship SC-LX90 pre-main amplifier, providing
reduced noise and interference for quality sound and video reproduction.
Hi-bit 32/Hi-sampling
LX83
These two technologies work together to create undistorted sound,
bringing out the best in the new 32-bit DAC. The 32-bit DAC hardware
alone does not reproduce better sound. Maximum performance is gained
by applying the Hi-bit 32 processing to expand signal resolution, creating
more detailed, smooth sound, closer to the original analogue signal. Hibit
32 also increases the sound pressure for a tactile listening experience,
and the more channels you have, the more impressive it becomes. It is
effective for multi-channel content on DVD/Blu-ray Disc as well as CD
audio, and works with any disc player. Hi-sampling expands the range of
the high frequencies, providing richly detailed, natural sound.
Level Ch1/FS
1
-1
Applicable models displayed
in icons:
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Construction Comparison with Previous Model
Previous Model
(SC-LX82)
0 2m 4m 6m 8m
Time / s
10m 12m 14m
Level Ch2/FS
LX90
LX83
Level Ch1/FS
1
-1
0
SC-LX90
SC-LX83
Pre Amplifier Block Power Amplifier Block
LX73
LX53
NEW
SC-LX83 with
Shorter Flat Cables
24-bit Processing 32-bit Extension Processing
NEW
0 2m 4m 6m 8m
Time / s
10m 12m 14m
SC-LX73
VSX-LX53
Level Ch2/FS
4
1020
920
MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System)
820
Create the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneer's MCACC, developed
with the expertise of professional recording studios. The system — complete
with custom microphone — automatically compensates for differences in
speaker size, level and distance, and equalises response.
Advanced MCACC
VSX-1020-K
VSX-920-K
The Advanced MCACC uses a 3D calibration method with even more precise
measurements by including the time axis. The A/V receivers also feature a
speaker polarity check for detecting misconnected cables, and a reverb
measurement display for showing before/after calibration results (except
SC-LX90). With the latest improvement, the system automatically measures
crossover frequency* — much easier than the previous manual setting — and
also lets you save measured data on USB memory for cable-less PC viewing*.
* Except VSX-920-K
Phase Control
LX73 LX53 1020 920 820 520 420 RS320
Phase Control is an innovative solution for the phase lag in a multi-channel speaker
setting. It compensates the delayed bass to improve sound synchronisation.
Full Band Phase Control
LX90 LX83 LX73 LX53
LX90 LX83
The further advanced Full Band Phase Control technology focuses on the group
delay in the speaker network filter, and compensates with special digital signal
processing (DSP), to adjust the phase of each unit as well as the group delay for each
speaker. Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of
full-range speakers, while retaining the wide frequency range advantage.
Various Speaker Settings
LX83 LX73 LX53 1020 920
Previous A/V receiver models only allowed surround back speakers for a 7.1-channel layout. This
year's lineup provides more options in terms of speaker placement. Combine front wide
speakers with Pioneer-original Wide Surround mode to enjoy more spacious sound in the front.
Wide Surround Movie provides motion feeling in front, while Wide Surround Music creates a
wide-spreading sound field in the foreground. Or place front height speakers and use Dolby
Pro Logic IIz for vertical-spreading sound. If you can only place 5.1-channel speakers, Pioneer's
Virtual Height/Surround Back modes offer an ideal solution. Each mode creates height/surround
back sound image without real speakers. The two modes can even be combined to enjoy virtual
9.1-channel sound from 5.1-channel speaker settings. By adding front wide speakers, you can
enjoy virtual 11.1-channel sound from 7.1-channel speaker layout.
Standard 7.1ch
820
520
Front Wide Speakers + Wide Surround Mode
VSX-820-K
VSX-520-K
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
LX83 LX73 LX53 1020 920 820 520
420
RS320
1020 920
Virtual Height Mode
Virtual Surround Back Mode
VSX-420-K
VSX-RS320-K
NEW
NEW
Dolby Pro Logic IIz realises more spacious surround sound by adding front height
channels to the conventional 5.1ch/7.1ch speaker settings. The enveloping sound
with additional depth and dimension creates a lifelike listening experience. Dolby
Pro Logic IIz does not require special contents, and works with existing soundtracks.
HDMI (V. 1.4a with 3D)
LX83 LX73 LX53 1020 920 820 520
With Pioneer's new A/V receivers featuring HDMI V. 1.4a with
3D technology, you can enjoy the latest Blu-ray 3D Discs,
games, and broadcasts. All you need is a Blu-ray 3D compatible
player/game console and 3D compatible display.
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
The ARC feature allows a TV with built-in tuner to send audio data
“upstream” to the A/V receiver via HDMI — so there’s no need for a
separate audio cable.
PQLS with HDMI
Pioneer's Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) eliminates distortion
caused by timing errors, giving the best possible digital-to-analogue
conversion.
PQLS 2ch Audio
Through HDMI connection, the PQLS 2ch Audio allows accurate CD-
DA signal transmission from a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player,
reproducing jitter-free, dynamic sound.
PQLS Multi-Surround
Connected to a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player via HDMI, the
SC-LX83, SC-LX73, and VSX-LX53 create ideal multi-channel audio
playback with jitter-free signal transmission and precise reproduction
of minute details.
PQLS Bit-stream
This latest PQLS technology allows jitter-less bit-stream signal
transmission from a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player for CD audio
and DVD/Blu-ray Disc multi-channel content, letting you enjoy threedimensional
sound full of detail.
Blu-ray Disc Players
BDP-LX71
BDP-LX91
BDP-320
BDP-LX52
BDP-LX53/BDP-330
BDP-LX54/BDP-430
Advanced Sound Retriever
LX90 820 520 420 RS320
Pioneer's latest A/V pre-main amplifier and 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. The Advanced
Sound Retriever creates new signals to restore the minor details left out
during the compression process.
Multi-Channel Advanced
Sound Retriever
LX83 LX73 LX53
LX83
LX83 LX73 LX53
LX83 LX73 LX53
1020 920
LX83 LX73 LX53
1020 920
Advanced Sound Retriever for multi-surround sound is compatible
with DVD soundtracks featuring Dolby Digital or DTS.
Sound pressure
Sound density
Advanced Sound Retriever
Restoration Image
Restoration of lost music cadence
Sound Retriever ON
CD sound
Compressed
Restored
sound
sound
Time
Sound pressure
Restoration of lost music cadence
Sound Retriever ON
CD sound
Compressed
Restored
sound
sound
Sound density
Low Middle High Frequency Low Middle High Frequency Low Middle High Frequency
Sound pressure
Time Time
Sound density
+0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
0 5k 10k 15k 20k Hz
Original Sound
Advanced Sound Retriever ON
Advanced Sound Retriever OFF
dBrA
NEW
PQLS Backward Compatibility
A/V Receivers
VSX-919AH
VSX-1019AH
VSX-920
VSX-1020
VSX-LX52
SC-LX72
SC-LX82
VSX-LX53
SC-LX73
2ch 2ch 2ch 2ch
2ch 2ch 2ch 2ch
2ch 2ch 2ch 2ch
2ch 2ch Multi Multi
2ch 2ch Multi Multi
SC-LX71
SC-LX81
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
NEW
SC-LX83
2ch
2ch
2ch
Multi
Bit-stream
Advanced Sound Retriever
Compensation Effect
5
Sound Retriever AIR
LX83 LX73 LX53 1020 920
When streaming music through
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 resulting in a better S/N ratio.
Triple HD Video Noise Reduction
LX83 LX73 LX53
The A/V receivers feature three separate noise reduction circuits for
enhanced video performance.
- Component Frame Noise Reduction (YNR/CNR): reduces Gaussian noise
without blurring the picture
- Block Noise Reduction: reduces block noise found in flat areas
- Mosquito Noise Reduction: reduces noise along the outline of the images
The Pioneer-exclusive advanced PureCinema I/P Converter also helps to
remove annoying lines during playback.
DLNA ver. 1.5 Compatible
LX83
This unit is compatible with DLNA ver. 1.5, enabled to work not only as a
Digital Media Player for playing DMS audio files, but also as a Digital Media
Renderer to be remotely controlled by a device such as a smartphone or PC.
For example, you can listen to audio files on a PC in another room, from a
separate device in your living room. DLNA ver. 1.0 allowed certified products
to work together, even between different brands. The latest DLNA ver. 1.5
allows additional devices such as mobile phones to be included in a home
network, and also provides wider options of playable formats and control.
iControlAV App for iPhone and iPod touch
LX83 LX73 LX53 1020 920
iControlAV is an iPhone/iPod touch application developed by Pioneer, freely
downloadable from the App Store. The application allows you to use your
iPhone/iPod touch as a remote for controlling the A/V receiver's functions such
as volume, zone, input, PQLS, Phase Control, balance, and emphasis. Enjoy
smooth control on your iPhone/iPod touch screen, with support for 7
languages (same setting as your iPhone/iPod touch).
* A/V receiver needs to be connected to a wired LAN in a Wireless LAN network.
For support on iControlAV, please visit: http://pioneer.jp/product/soft/appli.html
Wireless LAN
Internet Radio
LX83 LX73 LX53
1020 920
Listen to a multitude of radio shows from around the world on the internet.
The A/V receivers come with 24 preset URLs. You can also register your
favourite stations by just copying and pasting the URL through your PC's web
browser, or by manual input using the remote control or a USB keyboard. The
SC-LX83 comes with the vTuner, letting you easily access thousands of radio
stations on the internet, from over 100 different countries.
Omni Directional RF Remote Control*
LX83 LX73 LX53
• OEL (organic LED) display
• Operates from any direction
via RF adapter
• Controls up to 4 units with
included IR blaster cable
• Learning feature
* Included for SC-LX83, optional for
SC-LX73 and VSX-LX53.
-80
-100
dB
-120
iControlAV for iPhone/iPod touch
Wireless LAN
Access Point
NEW
Improvement for S/N Ratio
LAN
CU-RF100-U
1k Hz
20k
Display Area
14.5dB
: OFF
: ON
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
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