Massive power

Audiophile-level Class D amplification brings you unprecedented power output. Short signal paths ensure impeccable sound and efficient cooling provides superior performance with lower power consumption (-44% vs Analogue Amps). Now with 4-16Ω speaker support.

Built for tomorrow's HD technology

Experience real definition with the latest 4K HDTV specification for ultra-high resolution video. 4K Pass Through ensures you have the most up-to-date technology to take advantage of advanced digital formats.

Play lossless digital music files from USB

USB DAC (Digital Analogue Converter) lets you bypass your PC's DAC in favour of your receiver's higher grade internal DAC and transforms your FLAC and WAV music files into the purest audio possible.

Image optimised for you

Advanced Video Adjust optimises the video signal according to your type of screen or projector. Based on MCACC calibration data, it also adjusts image quality to your distance from the screen.
The additional Stream Smoother will reduce block noise and mosquito noise on lower bit rate video content such as YouTube.

Strong bass & sharp highs

During Blu-ray Disc/CD playback, Auto Phase Control Plus makes a real-time analysis of the phase difference between the LFE (low frequency effect) and the main signals, and automatically compensates the gap. Elimination of phase lag enhances strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

Less jitter, better audio

Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, resulting in sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS “speed synchronises” the digital audio data between the receiver and your matching Pioneer Blu-ray player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.

Connect your Android smartphone with MHL

Stream high-quality video and audio from your Android device using a single cable. Thanks to the MHL-compatible HDMI connection on the front panel, you also can charge your device at any time.

Stream with DLNA

DLNA is widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. As this receiver is DLNA certified, you can easily stream audio from such a device using your home network.

Always in full control

iControlAV2012 lets you modify all important receiver functions from your smartphone or tablet (iOS / Android). Featuring Virtual Speakers and PQLS, it even allows you to define EQ frequencies by drawing out 'curves' on your smartphone's touchscreen.

Main Features

· Direct Energy HD amplifier Yes

· Output Power per Channel 190W

· Impedance at Output Level 6Ω

· Number of Channels 9

· 4Ω Speaker Support Yes

· Input Connections

• 8 x HDMI (1080p upscaling)
• 4 x Composite
• 3 x Component
• 2 x Coaxial
• 2 x Optical
• 1 x USB host (front)
• 1 x USB charge port for AS-WL300 Wireless Converter (rear)
• 1 x USB-DAC host (rear, Type-B terminal)
• 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included)
• 1 x Ethernet
• 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200

· Output Connections

• 3 x HDMI
• 3 x Composite
• 2 x Component
• 1 x Optical
• 2 x Subwoofer pre out

· File Playback Via LAN / USB:
• MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC, DSD

Via USB-DAC 192 kHz/32-Bit playback:
• WAV
• FLAC

· MHL Terminal for Android Smartphones Yes

· I/P Control for CI Yes

· HD Audio Formats

• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• DTS-HD High Resolution

· Audio Return Channel Yes

· Stand-by Pass Through Yes

· 4K Passthrough Yes

· Control with HDMI Yes

· On-Screen Display (GUI) 7 languages via HDMI only:
• English
• Dutch
• French
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Russian

· Firmware updates Yes (via Internet or USB)

· AVNavigator Yes

· Internet Radio Yes

· vTuner Yes

· DLNA Certified Yes (v1.5)

· Remote Control Illuminated, learning remote control

· RF Remote Yes (optional)

Input & Output connections

· Bi-Amplifier Yes

· Bluetooth Adapter Port Yes

· Component Video Input/Output 3/2 (assignable) (1 for zone 2 / 1 for monitor)

· Composite Input/Output 4/3 (1 for Zone 2/3)

· Digital Optical Input/Output 2/1 (assignable)

· Digital Coaxial Input/Output 2/- (assignable)

· Ethernet 1

· HDMI Front Input Yes

· HDMI Input/Output 8 (7 assignable) /3

· Headphone Yes

· IR In/Out 2/1

· Large speaker terminals Yes

· Pre-amp Output Yes, All (11.2 ch)

· RS-232C Yes

· Speaker A/B Versatile speaker configuration

· USB Host (Front) Yes

· USB Input (Rear) Yes

Apps

· iControlAV2012 Yes

· Air Jam Yes

· AVNavigator for PC & iPad

Apple Compatibility

· Works with iPod Yes (cable included)

· Works with iPhone Yes

· Works with iPad Yes

· AirPlay Yes

· iPhone Control Button Yes

· Compatible Generations

• iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G, 1G
• iPod Nano 6G (audio), 5G, 4G, 3G
• iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G,
• iPad, iPad 2 (cable included)

· Supported Functions

• Audio & video playback
• On-screen album art
• Charging

Network Features

· Wireless LAN Yes (converter included)

Surround Sound Formats

· Dolby Digital Yes

· Dolby Digital EX Yes

· Dolby Digital Plus Yes

· Dolby Pro Logic II Yes

· Dolby Pro Logic IIx Yes

· Dolby Pro Logic IIz Yes

· Dolby True HD Yes

· DTS Yes

· DTS-ES Yes

· DTS Neo X Yes

· DTS 96/24 Yes

· DTS-Express Yes

· DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Yes

· DTS-HD Master Audio Yes

· THX Certified Yes (THX Ultra2 Plus)

· Surround Modes 15 + 1 for Phones

Audio Features

· AM/FM Tuner with RDS Yes

· Tuner Pre-set Stations 63

· Auto Level Control Yes (Multi-channel)

· Auto Surround Yes

· Dialogue Enhancement Yes

· Digital Noise Reduction Yes

· DSD-to-PCM Convertor Yes (Multi-channel)

· Dynamic Range Control Yes

· Headphone Surround Yes

· Front Stage Surround Advance Yes

· Jitter Reduction Yes

· Multizone Function Yes (4)

· Phase Control Yes

· Auto Phase Control Plus Yes

· Full Band Phase Control Yes

· MCACC Yes (Advanced, 9-band)

· PQLS Bit-stream / Multi-surround / 2-channel

· Sound Delay (LipSync) Yes

· Advanced Sound Retriever Yes (Multi-channel)

· Sound Retriever AIR Yes

· Sound Retreiver link Yes

· Standing Wave Control Yes

· Stream Direct Yes

· Symmetric EQ Yes

· Virtual Depth Yes

· Virtual Surround Back Yes

· Virtual Height Yes

· Virtual Wide Yes

· X-Curve Yes

Video Features

· Deep Colour Yes

· 3D Ready Yes

· x.v.Colour Yes

· HD Digital Film Direct 24 Yes

· Upscaling to 1080p Yes

· Advanced Video Adjust Yes

· PureCinema Yes

· Stream Smoother Yes

· HDMI Standby Through Yes

· HDMI Standby Input Switching Yes

Power Output

· Power output per channel 190W

· Condition 1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω

· Rated Power Output 190W per channel

· Power Requirements AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz

· Power Consumption (in use / standby) 370 W / 0.1 W

· Auto Power Down Yes

Construction

· Advanced Direct Construction Yes

· AIR Studio Sound Tuning Yes

· Design

• 3-D Space Frame Construction
• Insulated Dual Chassis
• Trans-stabiliser

Amplifier Specifications

· Digital Signal Processor 2 x Texas Instruments Aureus(TM) TMS320DA808

· D/A Converter 192 kHz / 32-bit

· A/D Converter 192 kHz / 24-bit

· Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 185 x 441 mm

· Weight 18 kg