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Pioneer 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver

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1 Pioneer VSX-521-K 5.1 Receiver w/ 3D-Ready HDMI (4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, MCACC & Remote

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stringrazor explains how to attach five speakers and a subwoofer. Your sound is now surrounded.

cltmhorn found a link showing compatibility with the HDMI 1.4a ARC and Control features.

mdoddridge80 judges, " This is an excellent basic reciever for 5.1 systems." And explains why.

chrisbair learns that analog video sources and the on-screen display are not converted to HDMI.

chazzerguy chimes in, "I'm no audiophile or stereo expert, but to my ear this is a great little amp for the price."

ttown58 says it performs well but the front speaker wires are hard to connect.

miniskunk shares his thoughts on the power output.

mattv228 rates it, "very basic and easy to use but if you like raw power this is not where you wanna go."

solistica gives some Pros and Cons.

Exoskins compares this Pioneer to a Sony & a Kenwood.

ledastray inquires, "Does anyone have experience with their dialog enhancement mode?"

Tarantino located an awesome picture of the back panel!

travey2face opines, "I would say anyone that wants a basic receiver should pick it up."

calebo27 posts, "It's a nice system with lots of features. However, "bluetooth compatible" means you need to buy their $89 adapter to connect to devices."

bukzin thinks it's very nice for its price range and links to an owner's forum because the manual blows.

ttkk goes to that Wiki thing to learn about the Loudness spec.

mrericreed has one, "Works fine, lots of inputs. I think my only wish would be another pair of speaker channels."

sdbcmr links up the CNet review.

todaresq head to Pioneer to learn that it is 3D ready and Bluetooth compatible... Oh, and there's manuals and stuff.

bukzin buzzkills on wireless speakers with a No.

whatsamattaU recalls reading about this receiver previously.

shaunlarlee wants to know if it supports wireless speakers.

todaresq gets all techy to explain it, "You put stuff (signals) in... you get stuff (audio/video) out..."

Jmjonkman scratches his head over the Loudness specification.

joselama wants some informed information, people!

The movie is a thing of mystery

We have set up the Pioneer 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver. Now we wait for it to receive the movie.

The prophets have said that the air is thickest with movies this time of year. At this very moment, they say, we are enveloped in an invisible swirling cloud of actors, plot lines, and special effects. What was that glint? That momentary burst of light? Was it simply light reflecting off a passing car’s windshield? Or was it a buddy cop film starring Bruce Willis and Robert Downey, Jr. attempting to make its way into our world? We may never have known if the prophets had not set up the Pioneer Receiver.

So now we wait. We wait for the Pioneer to catch the movie, to distill it into visuals and present it for us on our television. Yes, there is much that we don’t understand about the process, but we leave these things to the prophets. We hear them occasionally speaking in hushed tones about a DTS-HD Master Audio Decoders microphone that measures every speaker’s connection and notes its size, distance from the listening point, sound levels, and timbre to calibrate and maximize performance specifically for our room. We often eavesdrop when they discuss, amongst themselves, the 4 HDMI inputs or when they speak excitedly of movies that appear in three dimensions.

But we never ask for an explanation of these things because our understanding is not necessary for the Pioneer to receive the movie. We don’t need to know why we must bow down and pray for the holy Netflix envelope’s arrival. Nor must we know why the innocent disk that comes within it must be sacrificed to the hungry machine that is connected to the Pioneer. We must simply do as we’re told.

If we ask the prophets anything it is what they foresee the received movie to be. Sometimes they are presented with a clear vision of what is to come. Other times their view into the future appears to be cloudy, and they’ll speak with uncertainty, saying something such as, “Maybe Bring It On? Or Bring It On Again. Probably gonna be some cheerleaders. We’ll have to check the queue to be sure.”

The queue is another thing the prophets don’t explain.

Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty

Warranty: 1 Year Pioneer

Condition: New

Features:

Clean, compelling lines that have been streamlined to look as elegant, modern and state-of-the-art as the technology inside
HDMI with 3D, ARC, Deep Color, x.v.Color: Supports the latest HDMI 1.4a specification, so not only do you get the most out of your existing movies and music, you’re prepared for the next generation of 3D video content
4 HDMI inputs (4 In / 1 Out): You’ve got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available
Advanced HDMI conveniences: Like Audio Return Channel and HDMI Standby Through
Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD® Master Audio Decoders: Gives your Blu-ray Disc® soundtracks unsurpassed audio quality and also includes all of the Dolby and DTS surround formats best suited for the wide variety of entertainment sources, including the newest Dolby Pro Logic IIz height channel
Pioneer’s exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC): Provides a near studio-quality, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your listening environment
Included microphone: Measures every speaker’s connection, and notes its size, distance from the listening point, sound levels and timbre to calibrate and maximize performance specifically for your room
Pioneer exclusive Advanced Sound Retriever: Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process
Auto Level Control: Eliminates jarring volume changes between your favorite songs, albums and audio sources by equalizing volume differences between portable audio tracks or television programming
On-Screen Display: An intuitive on-screen menu for use with the included remote, so you can make guided adjustments to your home theater sound
Bluetooth® Compatible: Fully ready for wireless Bluetooth audio from virtually any A2DP profile Bluetooth device, including iPod®, iPhone®, iPad®, smartphones, laptops, etc. (Pioneer AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter required, not included)
Owner’s Manual

Additional Photos:

Power:
Amplifier Design:	Direct Energy
Channels:	5.1
Power Output Per Channel(20Hz-20kHz,0.08%THD@8ohm):	80
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@8ohm):	110
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@6ohm):	125

Decoders & Formats:
Digital Core DSP Engine:	Texas Instruments Aureus
192K/24-Bit DACs:	Yes
Dolby True HD:	Yes
Dolby Digital Plus:	Yes
Dolby Pro-Logic IIz:	Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio:	Yes
HDMI SACD Transfer:	2 Channel

Soundfield Calibration:
Phase Control:	Yes
Auto MCACC:	Yes
EQ Bands:	5
Symmetric EQ:	Yes
MCACC Memory:	1
Distance Adjustment:	0.1 feet

Listening Modes:
Auto Surround:	Yes
Stream Direct:	Direct, Pure Direct
Advanced Surround:	9+1 Mode DPS
Front Stage Surround Advance:	Yes
Headphone Surround:	Yes

Audio Features:
DSD to PCM Converter:	2 Channel
Auto Level Control:	2 Channel
Advanced Sound Retriever:	2 Channel
Sound Retriever AIR:	Yes
Midnight Listening:	Yes
Loudness:	Yes
Tone Control:	2 Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync):	9 Frames

Video Processing:
3-D Ready HDMI Standby Through HDMI 36-bit Deep Color HDMI x.v. Color

Connectivity:
HDMI Input / Output:	4 In (rear) / 1 Out
Bluetooth Adapter Port:	AS-BT200 or AS-BT100 (not included)
Component Video Input / Output:	2 In (assignable)
Composite A/V Input / Output:	4 In / 1 Out (rear)
Analog Audio Inputs / Output:	2 In / 1 Out
Digital Inputs / Output:	3 In
Pre-Amp Output:	2.1 Ch (SW, SB/FH)
Headphone:	1 Out
Front A/V Inputs:	Mini
AM/FM Presets:	30 Preset AM / FM Tuner

Installation:
On-Screen Display:	Analog OSD
FL Demo Mode (Feature Flashing):	Yes
Auto Power Down:	Yes
FL Dimmer:	Yes
Remote:	System Remote Control
Sleep Timer:	30, 60, 90 min

Two Channel Surround Sound Modes:
Stereo Stereo ALC Straight Decode Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic II Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height

Multi-Channel Surround Sound Modes:
Stereo Stereo ALC Straight Decode Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Digital EX DTS-ES DTS NEO: 6 Cinema DTS NEO: 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic IIz Height