Audio Features

• Class D Amplifier
This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating the essence of Pioneer’s high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.

• ESS-24bit-DAC-equipped
All channels are equipped with ESS SABRE Premier Audio DACs. The Jitter Eliminators achieve clearer sound.

• Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing
Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs. 16- and 20-bit PCM as well as compressed audio is requantized to 24 bits, and the high frequency component is interpolated upon data processing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression.

• Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced fea-tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.

• Auto Phase Control Plus
For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first place. This function automatically corrects phase shifting on such discs and broadcasts. This function is particu-larly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).

• Phase Control
Phase Control effectively eliminates phase lag, which makes the sound lack synchronization, and significantly improves the multi-channel sound without any extra operation.

• PQLS Bit-stream
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections. This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function.

Video Features

• Ultra HD (with 4K/60p video support) - Pass-through and upscaling
Up to 4K/60p resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the HD (High Definition) or Full HD images of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K/60p and displayed. A separate monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required.

• HDMI (4K60p, 3D, Audio Return Channel)
7 in/2 out (As for 2 out; You can select ‘Dual out’ or ‘HDZONE out’) A compatible component is required to use the above function.

Network Features

• Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service ready
Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is ready for Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system. For service availability in your country check www.spotify.com.

• Compatible with Windows 8.1
This receiver is compatible with Windows 8.1, letting you easily stream music from compatible PCs on your home network.

• Apple AirPlay
With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to this receiver and play it through your home theater system. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song titles, artist’s names as well as the album art on a connected display. You can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house.

• DLNA Certified (1.5)
This receiver is a DLNA certified (1.5) device, enabled to work not only as a DMP (Digital Media Player) for playing DMS (Digital Media Server) audio files, but also as a DMR (Digital Media Renderer) to be controlled remotely by a device such as a smartphone or PC.

• Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

Connectivity

• Easy Network connection with the Wireless LAN converter
With the AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter, you can enjoy using a wireless LAN connection for the AV receivers. The AS-WL300 works with the power supply from the AV receiver's dedication USB terminal, so no AC adapter is required.

• Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology
The receiver, equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device wirelessly.

• MHL™ (Mobile High-definition Link)-compatible device playback
An incorporates MHL 2 mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D videos, full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.

• HTC Connect
HTC Connect makes it easy to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from your HTC phone. There’s no need for a separate app; HTC Connect is built right in your phone’s music player.

• iPod Playback
Your iPod and iPhone can be connected to the receiver’s USB terminal to play the music files on the iPod or iPhone. Also, the iPod or iPhone is charged when it is connected to the receiver.

Playback/Processing

• Multi-channel Music File playback
This receiver enables multi-channel music file playback with a resolution of up to 96 kHz/24 bit. Playback of WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.

• DSD File Music playback (via Network, Front USB and HDMI)
Playback of high sound quality DSD music (DSD files and DSD discs (SACDs)) is supported.

• High Resolution Music Playback
High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.

• Gapless Playback
The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually occur when playing live or concert contents.
This receiver plays back AAC or MP3 format files with a minimum gap even though it is fundamentally impossible to play back without a gap..

• Virtual Speakers
By turning on the ‘Virtual Surround Back’, ‘Virtual Height’, and ‘Virtual Wide’ modes, it is possible to realize a maximum of 11.1 channels combining the speakers that are actually installed and the virtual speakers. This makes for a smoother connection between the sounds and an improved 3D feel.

• dts Neo:X compatible
This receiver supports the latest DTS processing format. The quality of Neo:X, originally designed for 9 channels or more, can be enjoyed in a 7-channel environment.

• Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field’s sense of three-dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.

Installation

• Built-in AVNavigator
When accessing the receiver from the browser of your smartphone, tablet, Windows PC or Mac, you can use Wiring Navi, which explains how to connect or Interactive Operation Guide, which visually and intelligibly explains the operation method.

• iControlAV5 Remote Application
This is an application that allows intuitive operation of many of the receiver’s functions. This application is avail-able on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. You can also get it on Google Play for Android smart-phones. The application can be downloaded free of charge.

• HDZONE output
This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to a subzone room. Powerful images can be enjoyed simply by connecting this receiver to a TV supporting 4K/Full-HD/3D. In addition, a multi-channel environment can be cre-ated by connecting this receiver to another AV receiver in the subzone room.

• ZONE Ready
This receiver is equipped with HDZONE, ZONE 2 and ZONE 3 (SC-2024 only). HDZONE supports HD audio/video streaming to a separate room via HDMI. Multi-Zone enables music and movie playback from different sources in three zones at the same time.
With HDZONE, you can select not only HDMI input but also INTERNET RADIO or iPod/USB and the like.