ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE ELITE AV Receivers Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy • Advanced Surround Modes • Front Stage Surround Advance • Optimum Surround [minamoto] • Digital Class D3 Amplifier (Direct Energy HD) • Audio Scaler - Hi-bit32 Audio Processing - Up-Sampling (192 kHz/32-bit) - Digital Filter • Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer • Hi-bit24 Audio Processing Connectivity • USB-DAC • HDMI® (4K@60, 3D, ARC) • Made for iPod and iPhone • Digital Audio from iPod/iPhone via USB
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy 89 87 85 82 81 Audio Technologies Our top-line AV receivers contain only high-grade materials that deliver precise performance, all in order to accomplish our objective — truthful expression of the artist’s intent. The soundstage is purified to give as close to the original artistic expression, while expertise of professional recording engineers is applied for a thorough sound tuning.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE [minamoto] source/origin/foundation Previous MOSFET Digital Class D Amplifier (Direct Energy HD Amplifier) 3 89 87 85 82 silicon Direct Power FET wire silicon 81 Direct contact with print circuit board terminal print circuit board 3 Class DDirect Amplifier Direct Power FET features a simple PowerAssy FET features a simple structure with superior heat dissipation structure with superior heat dissipation Audio Technologies print circuit board The Direct En
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Audio Scaler 89 87 Audio Scaler Upscaling 85 Input Output 2ch only Pioneer’s latest Audio Scaler technology consists of Hi-bit32, Up-Sampling, and Digital Filter. The Hi-bit32 Audio 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 176.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer Horizontal Leakage Flux Comparison 89 Previous power transformer SC-89 power transformer The power transformer features minimum leakage flux, ensuring low noise with increased S/N ratio.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning 89 87 85 82 The "Phase Control" Compensates for the Delay of Low-Frequency Sound 81 Source Speakers Audio Technologies The Advanced MCACC uses a 3D calibration method with even more precise measurements by including the time axis. The AV receivers also feature a speaker polarity check for detecting misconnected cables, and a reverb measurement display for showing before/after calibration results.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE MCACC Pro Auto Room Tuning 89 87 85 Audio Technologies On top of Advanced MCACC features, MCACC Pro goes a step further by analyzing the phase and group delay characteristics due to network filtering to precisely control phase differences between speakers. This correction is also performed between channels, providing a smooth flow of sound as if all delivered from the same type of speaker.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE [tamashi] soul/spirit/will Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy AIR Studios Sound Tuning 89 87 Audio Technologies AIR Studios http://www.airstudios.com/ Video Technologies Pioneer has a proven track record of applying its audio expertise to the creation of multi-channel sound environments, collaborating with George Martin’s AIR Studios in England on numerous occasions.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC 89 87 ESS SABRE32 85 ESS DAC SABRE Jitter Reduction Performance 10 ns Square (10 Hz) Jitter, 12 kHz @-20 dB Signal 32 Typical DAC With Jitter -140 dB Line Without Jitter -140 dB Jitter level lower than previous DAC even with jitter.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Sound Retriever AIR 89 87 85 82 81 Audio Technologies When 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 resulting in a better S/N ratio.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling 89 87 85 82 What’s 4K? 81 Next generation high resolution video signal standard with 4 times Full HD resolution. Ultra HD (4K), usually referred to as 4K, is the nextgeneration ultra-high-resolution standard with 3,840 x 2,160 pixels or 4,096 x 2,160 pixels — four times the current HD 1080p standard.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced Video Adjust 89 87 85 82 Optimized Image with Advanced Video Adjust 81 By Display Type * Function not available for component/composite analog connection. Video optimization only available for HDMI connection.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Triple HD Video Noise Reduction 89 87 85 82 Triple HD Video Noise Reductions 81 Gaussian Noise Mosaic-Like Artifacts Hazy Edge Clear Image Clear Image Clear Image 85 82 36-bit Deep Color Image 81 Pioneer AV receivers support 36-bit Deep Color, featuring smooth gradation steps with more accurate precision of brightness and color information, resulting in superbly detailed, natural color.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Dolby Atmos® Upgradable 89 87 85 Audio Technologies Dolby Atmos is a unique new technology for enjoying the latest surround sound. In a movie theater, overhead speakers are placed, with a multi-layer approach to the sound design. On top of the conventional channel-based soundtrack, object-oriented mixing is used to layer dynamic sound elements, so regardless of the theater’s speaker setup, independent sound elements can move around freely in a three-dimensional space.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE DTS Neo:X 89 87 85 DTS Neo:X | 7.1 82 81 Audio Technologies The AV receivers feature DTS Neo:X, the world’s first 11.1ch surround sound format. Using 5.1ch or 7.1ch soundtracks, the format creates additional height and wide channels, and produces an enveloping a semi-spherical sound field for a lifelike 3D sound for music, games, or movies. Video Technologies Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network 89 87 85 82 81 Audio Formats & Licenses In addition to 5.
Native DSD Playback via USB-DAC with DoP Transmission 89 Audio Technologies The AV receiver allows direct USB connection with your computer for audio playback, with signal transfer via USB-DAC. The result is high-quality sound reproduction with reduced jitter, reproducing master quality sound with extremely precise audio signals. A dedicated driver can be installed to your computer from the included CD-ROM. The AV receiver supports Native DSD playback by DoP (DSD over PCM) transmission.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Various Music File Playback via USB/Network/HDMI 89 87 85 82 81 Playable Formats Format Extension Stream SC-89/SC-87/SC-85/SC-82/SC-81 via USB/Network WAV .wav WAV WMA .wma WMA2/7/8/9 AAC .m4a .aac .3gp .3g2 MPEG-4 AAC LC MPEG-4 HE AAC (aacPlus v 1/2) Apple Lossless .m4a .mp4 ALAC FLAC .flac FLAC AIFF .aif .aiff AIFF DSD** .dff .dsf DSDIFF DSF via HDMI DSD Disc*** (SACD) – – Sampling Frequency Quantization Bit Rate Channels 2.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Various Speaker Settings 89 87 85 82 Speaker Layout Examples 81 In addition to the standard 7.1ch layout (Fig. 1), various speaker layout options are available with this year’s AV receiver lineup. Combine front wide speakers with Pioneer-original Wide Surround mode (Fig. 2) to enjoy more spacious sound in the front. Or place front height speakers and use Dolby Pro Logic IIz (Fig. 3) for vertical-spreading sound. Fig. 1 Standard 7.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Virtual Speakers 89 87 85 82 Speaker Layout Examples 81 Virtual speakers shown in orange By turning on Virtual Surround Back, Virtual Height, and Virtual Wide modes, you can experience virtual 11.1-channel sound from a 5.1-channel speaker setting. The sound field can be adjusted with intuitive control on your iPod touch/ iPhone/iPad or Android device using the iControlAV5 application. Virtual 11.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE 9ch Speaker Configurations 89 87 85 With speaker terminals for 11 channels, various speaker layouts are available to suit your taste or usage patterns. Three new configurations ([A]-[C]) have been added for optimum performance when using Dolby Atmos. [C] 9.2 channel surround system (Top forward/Top backward) connection Simultaneous output from top middle and front height speakers not available.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Pre-Amp Mode 89 87 Pre-Amp Mode 85 Normal Use 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.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE USB-DAC Asynchronous USB-DAC 89 Sync with PC clock The AV receiver allows direct USB connection with a computer*, without having to access the home network. What’s more, signal transfer is done with USB asynchronous transfer mode, which controls the transfer process using its high-accuracy clock instead of syncing with the clock on the PC-side, ensuring highquality sound reproduction.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Android Audio/Video Playback with MHL 89 87 85 82 MHL Cable (optional) 81 Audio Technologies One of the HDMI terminals is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compatible, letting you connect an Android device. High-definition video can be displayed on your HDTV with multi-channel sound, while also charging your device*. You can play back content from your smartphone using the AV receiver’s remote control.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE AirPlay Wireless Audio 89 87 85 82 AirPlay Connection Examples 81 Stream AirPlay — Enthusiasts have complete access, control and playback of their entire iTunes music library wirelessly through their AV receiver. Users can quickly and easily enjoy all their music with song information and album art simultaneously displayed on a connected monitor/TV.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Compatible with Windows 8.1/Windows 8 89 87 85 82 81 The AV receivers are compatible with Windows 8.1/ Windows 8*, letting you easily stream music, video, or photos from compatible PCs on your home network. Audio Technologies * For SC-89 Internet Radio (vTuner) 89 87 85 82 81 Video Technologies The AV receivers come with the vTuner for listening to a multitude of radio programs from around the world on the internet.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Ready for iControlAV5 89 87 85 82 iControlAV5 81 iControlAV5 is an iPod touch, iPhone and iPad application developed by Pioneer, freely downloadable from the App Store. Audio Technologies It is also compatible with Android, and available from Google Play.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Sound Explorer SOUND EXPLORER Audio Technologies SOUND EXPLORER lets you easily adjust various sound parameters with intuitive and pleasing operation. It comes in three operation modes. With Fixed Position mode, all icons are neatly positioned in rows. The screen on the playful Drop Icon mode displays continuously falling icons. All List mode shows the description and status for each setting, with a link to YouTube video clip explaining the feature.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Built-in AVNavigator 89 87 85 82 AVNavigator Top Menu 81 Audio Technologies Pioneer’s AVNavigator is a user-friendly support feature for the AV receiver’s wiring and operation, including the Wiring Navi and Interactive Operation Guide. AVNavigator is now built-in, and you can easily set up the AV receiver straight out of the box on your PC/Mac/iPad/smartphone. The software will start up via Windows Explorer on a PC or Bonjour on a Mac.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Wireless LAN Converter Ready 89 87 85 82 81 With the optional AS-WL300 optional wireless LAN converter, you can enjoy wireless LAN connection for the AV receivers. The AS-WL300 works with power supply from the AV receiver’s dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is required.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE 2014 Pioneer PC Setup Application for Custom Installers 89 87 85 82 81 This Windows application is a dedicated tool for custom installers, and is not intended for end users. It allows you to access and edit AV receiver’s settings through various connection methods. The settings can be stored as files for backup and data management.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Network Setup via Web Control 89 87 85 82 Network Setup via Web Control 81 By entering the AV receiver’s IP address on the web browser, you can access the Web Control function to change the AV receiver’s network settings. You can also easily setup Pandora accounts by typing in your username and password on the PC keyboard.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Simple Overlay OSD 89 87 85 82 81 Audio Technologies 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 — an useful feature if you use a projector, or have the AV receiver hidden inside a cabinet.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE Advanced Direct Construction 89 87 85 82 81 Image in process 3D Space Frame Construction 89 Audio Technologies Less is more in circuitry design. Advanced Direct Construction allows the shortest and simplest signal paths — from input to output, circuit block by circuit block — to reduce distortion that can be caused by transmission loss, and to improve sonic clarity.
ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE FEATURE COMPARISON: AV RECEIVERS Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy Direct Energy HD Amplifier Low Leakage Flux Transformer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing Hi-bit24 Audio Processing Digital Filter Up-Sampling (192 kHz/32-bit) MCACC Auto Room Tuning Phase Control Auto Phase Control Plus Speaker Polarity Check Standing Wave Control Subwoofer EQ Independent Dual Subwoofer Output Full Band Phase Control Precision Distance AIR Studios Sound Tuning Audio Technologies ESS
Product Sheet SC-89/CUXJ SC-87/CUXJ SC-85/CUXJ SC-82/CUXJ SC-81/CUXJ
SC-89 9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D3 Amplifier, AIR Studios Monitor Certification, Dolby Atmos® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, HDBaseT™ Compatibility, USB-DAC, and SABRE32 Ultra DAC AMPLIFICATION › › Channels: 9 › › Amplification Type: Class D 3 (Direct Energy HD) › › 850 W Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) › › 255 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 2 ch Driven) › › 200 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.
9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D3 Amplifier, AIR Studios Monitor Certification, Dolby Atmos® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, HDBaseT™ Compatibility, USB-DAC, and SABRE32 Ultra DAC SC-89 CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
SC-87 9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D3 Amplifier, AIR Studios Monitor Certification, Dolby Atmos® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, and SABRE32 Ultra DAC AMPLIFICATION › › Channels: 9 › › Amplification Type: Class D 3 (Direct Energy HD) › › 810 W Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) › › 240 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 2 ch Driven) › › 190 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 2 ch Driven FTC) › › 140 W/ch (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.
9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D3 Amplifier, AIR Studios Monitor Certification, Dolby Atmos® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, and SABRE32 Ultra DAC SC-87 CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. AMX and the AMX logo are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SC-85 9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D 3 Amplifier, Dolby Atmos ® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, and SABRE 32 Ultra DAC AMPLIFICATION VIDEO FEATURES › › Channels: 9 › › HDMI 8 in/3 out (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) › › Amplification Type: Class D 3 (Direct Energy HD) › › Ultra HD Upscaling and Pass-through (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit * 2, › › 760 W Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %) › › 220 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.
SC-85 9.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D 3 Amplifier, Dolby Atmos ® Upgradable, Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-through, and SABRE 32 Ultra DAC CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. AMX and the AMX logo are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SC-82 Energy Star Qualified 7.
SC-82 Energy Star Qualified 7.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D 3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier, Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling/Pass-through, DSD Playback via Network, Subwoofer EQ, Dual Subwoofer Preout, Built-in AVNavigator, and Insulated Dual Chassis CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
SC-81 Energy Star Qualified 7.
SC-81 Energy Star Qualified 7.2-Channel ELITE AV Receiver Featuring Class D3 (Direct Energy HD) Amplifier, Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling/Pass-through, DSD Playback via Network, Subwoofer EQ, Dual Subwoofer Preout, Built-in AVNavigator, and Advanced Direct Construction CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation. Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
