Pioneer - VSX-520 Solid state multi-channel receiver

Source of information: HD-Numérique


The VSX-520 will be the first model in Pioneer’s new line of amplifiers that will be available in France from June.


This is a model offering a total power of 5 x 130 W. It has 3 inputs and 1 HDMI output compatible with 3D, Deep Color, and XVYCC.
Texas Instruments Aureus DSP processor


It is also equipped with Auto Level Control to maintain the same listening volume regardless of the source used (stereo mode only) and with Advanced Sound Retriever that enhances the dynamics of MP3 files.


The VSX-520 is compatible with Dolby Pro Logic IIz and decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats.


Audio formats
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby Digital / EX
DTS-HD and Master Audio
DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo6 / DTS Express
Playback Multi-PCM (192 kHz) via HDMI
Playback SACD via HDMI (2 ch)

Comfort functions
Advanced Surround (Action, Drama, Entertainment Show, Advanced
Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo)
Auto Surround
Phase control
Advanced surround sound on center stage.
Optimization of compressed music
Night listening mode (midnight)
Automatic volume control (2 channels)
30 radio presets
Remote control operation
FL Dimmer (4 levels)
Sleep timer (30, 60, 90 minutes)
Automatic audio signal selection
LFE Attenuator

Video processing
Compatible 3D
Deep Color
x.v.Color

Connectique
3 HDMI inputs (1.4)
1 HDMI output (1.4)
2 Component Entries
1 Output Components
3 digital inputs (1 coaxial, 2 optical)
4 Composite Starters
2 Composite Outings

6 RCA inputs
2 RCA outputs
1 3.5 mm mini-jack input on the front panel
3 pre-outs (subwoofer + rear and front surrounds)
1 port for Bluetooth adapter (not included)
5 speaker terminals

Generalities
Power consumption: 240 watts
Standby power consumption: less than 0.4 watts

Dimensions (L x H x P) : 420 x 158.2 x 348.2 mm
Weight: 8.9 kg
Technical notes
Decoding DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus
This amplifier handles the new high-definition audio streams contained on HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs. These technologies allow lossless playback of the recording as it was mastered in the studio. It can receive these signals from the compatible HD players: Blu-ray player, PlayStation 3, HD DVD player and Xbox 360.

HDMI 1.4 standard
The HDMI 1.4 standard adds to the specifications of previous revisions compatibility with 3D video streams, audio return, and an Ethernet link in particular. Note that the presence of an HDMI 1.4 connector on a device does not guarantee the implementation of all these technologies. Indeed, only support for 3D is implicit; the rest is optional. The Audio Return Channel (ARC or audio return) allows the amplifier to decode the sound from a TV that is compatible via a single HDMI cable. Using an S/PDIF cable is therefore no longer mandatory. The Ethernet Channel (or Ethernet channel) enables a device connected via its RJ45 port to a box, for example, to extend the wired network through the HDMI connection. This flexibility avoids having to use other Ethernet cables to access the Internet from the other devices in the setup (TV, Blu-ray player, amplifier, multimedia hard drive, etc.). The HDMI 1.4 standard is capable of supporting resolutions four times higher than 1920 x 1080, reaching up to 4096 x 2160 pixels at 24 fps (4K standard). Finally, the color space is extended, with support for sYCC601, Adobe RGB and Adobe YCC601 standards, for even richer and more realistic color reproduction.