So many features in such a slim device.
The Pioneer VSX-S500 is just 85 mm high and 317 mm deep, Pioneer Slim Receivers are designed to fit in any popular TV or home cinema rack.
Plug in your iPod or iPhone, and it becomes one with the VSXS500. Or insert a USB device to play PC files. And when you connect to your internet via LAN, you can enjoy internet radio and automatic firmware updates.
The slim VSXS500 brings you the HD home cinema, with the option to intelligently adjust the sound according to the position of your speakers using MCACC. This way, you'll always be in the sweet spot for perfect audio when watching a film or gaming.
The VSXS500 has 4 x HDMI inputs and an AM/FM tuner built-in.
Digital Direct connection with your iPod, iPhone
No need for a dock – you can plug your Apple device directly in the receiver. Thanks to the digital connection, you get the best possible audio quality (further enhanced by the Advanced Sound Retriever). Furthermore you can view photos and videos on, and stream apps like YouTube to your TV.
True home cinema
Turn your living room into a cinema with 5.1 HD surround sound. With speakers in the front, rear and middle and and a subwoofer connected, you’ll immerse yourself in a lively film experience.
High-definition audio
Besides Dolby Pro Logic IIz, the receiver supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio so you can enjoy uncompressed, high-definition audio from Blu-ray discs as well.
Bluetooth audio streaming
If your phone, laptop or tablet is is Bluetooth equipped, you can live stream audio to the receiver (with optional adapter). The Sound Retriever AIR restores sound quality after transmission.
The latest, convenient HDMI technology
With HDMI you can use this receiver to watch 3D video from a Blu-ray disc. Other convenient features include an Audio Return Channel for TVs with DVD player or Tuner built-in, for example, and Standby pass-through.
Intelligent speaker calibration
Surround speakers can hardly be ideally positioned. MCACC therefore analyses the existing sound field using a microphone (included), just like a sound professional, and adjusts the sound timings to precision-tune the system to your room.
Main Features
· Output Power per Channel 100W
· Impedance at Output Level 4Ω
· Number of Channels 6 (1 x passive subwoofer)
· Signal / Noise Ratio 98 dB
· Input Connections
• 4 x HDMI
• 1 x Coaxial
• 2 x Digital Optical
• 1 x Composite
• 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200
• 1 x Ethernet
· Output Connections
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x Composite
· AM/FM Tuner with RDS Yes
· Tuner Pre-set Stations 30
· HD Audio Formats Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
· Audio Return Channel Yes
· Stand-by Pass Through Yes
· Control with HDMI Yes
· HDMI Repeater Yes
· On-Screen Display (GUI) Yes
· Firmware updates Yes, via USB or internet
· Internet Radio Yes, managed by the SHOUTcast database service
· DLNA Certified Yes
· Remote Control SR remote control
· Eco Mode Yes
· Weight 4,2 kg
· Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 85 x 317 mm
Input & Output connections
· Bluetooth Adapter Port Yes
· Composite Input/Output 1/1
· Digital Optical Input/Output 2/- (assignable)
· Digital Coaxial Input 1/-
· Ethernet Yes
· Front Mini Jack Yes
· HDMI Input/Output 4/1
· Headphone Input Yes
· Large speaker terminals Yes
· Pre-amp Output Yes (SW / SB)
· USB Host (Front) Yes
Apple Compatibility
· Works with iPhone, iPod
· Compatible Generations
• iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G
• iPod touch 4G/3G/2G/1G
• iPod classic, iPod 5G (audio only)
• iPod nano 6G (audio only)/5G/4G/3G/2G (audio only) / 1G (audio only)
· Supported Functions
• Audio & video playback
• Charging
Network Features
· Wireless LAN optional WiFi converter AS-WL300 available
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: 6 Yes
· DTS Neo X Yes
· DTS 96/24 Yes
· DTS-Express Yes
· DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Yes
· DTS-HD Master Audio Yes
· Surround Modes 9 + 1 (Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo + Phones Surround)
Audio Features
· Auto Level Control Yes (2 channel)
· Auto Surround Yes
· Bass/Treble Tone Controls Yes
· Dynamic Range Control Yes
· Headphone Surround Yes
· Front Stage Surround Advance Yes
· Loudness Yes
· Midnight Listening Mode Yes
· Phase Control Yes
· MCACC Yes
· Sound Delay (LipSync) Yes
· Advanced Sound Retriever Yes (2 channel)
· Sound Retriever AIR Yes
· Sound Wing Mode Yes
· Stream Direct Yes
· Symmetric EQ Yes
Video Features
· Deep Colour Yes
· 3D Ready Yes
· x.v.Colour Yes
· HD Digital Film Direct 24 Yes
· Upscaling to 1080p Yes
Power Output
· Power output per channel 100 W
· Condition 1 kHz, 4Ω 1% THD
· Rated Power Output 100 W per channel
· Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE 200 mV / 47 kΩ
· Frequency Response: LINE 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB
· Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) 98 dB
· Power Requirements AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz
· Power Consumption (in use / standby) 70 W / 0,45 W / 48 in Eco Mode
Construction
· Design Class D
· Digital Signal Processor Texas Instruments AureusTM
Amplifier Specifications
· D/A Converter 192 kHz / 24-bit
· A/D Converter 96 kHz / 24-bit