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PureDrive™ — Fully-Digitalized Processing for High Picture Qualities (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)With conventional plasma display panels (PDP), input signalsare converted back and forth between analog and digital beforebeing sent to the display panels (see table below). This tends tocause specific noise, which degrades the quality of displayedpictures.

Pioneer, as a leading manufacturer of PDPs, hasdeveloped a technology called PureDrive™. With the new Eliteplasma display panels featuring this latest technologicalbreakthrough, use of originally-developed, custom chipsets —four used within the media receiver and two within the panelsthemselves — keeps video signals entirely in a digital domain.Moreover, each block in the image processing circuit is directlyconnected using the shortest signal path to minimize image-degrading noise and signal deterioration. This helps retainsuperior signal quality from input to output.

Advanced Continuous Emission II (PRO-1410HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD) andAdvanced Continuous Emission III(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)Pioneer is one of the few PDP manufacturers that internallycompletes the whole process of producing PDPs — fromresearch and development to actual manufacturing of displaypanels. This makes it possible for us to have our panel drivingtechnologies incorporated in the panels themselves. AdvancedContinuous Emission II (ACE II) is the most remarkableexample. The PRO-1410HD, PRO-1010HD, and PRO-810HD, highlighted with this signal-processingtechnology, provide the following distinctive benefits:

1. Finer Details in Low Brightness RangeThe ACE II offers further accuracy of gradation reproduction inthe low brightness range, reproducing details of dark imageseven more finely.2. Elimination of False ContoursThe ACE II also eliminates the false contours (sharp edgeswhere there should be smooth contours) — a Pioneer-exclusivebenefit.

The PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD come with an upgradedversion of this technology — Advanced Continuous Emission III —for even better picture quality.

PDP TechnologyThe PDP screen is actually two panels of glass with nearly amillion pixels sandwiched between them. The pixels consist oftiny cells that hold gas, with electrodes on the top and bottom.Electrical discharges cause the gas to emit ultraviolet light thatexcites red, green and blue phosphors, which in turn radiatevisible light to produce bold, color images.

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PureVision Plasma Televisions and Displays

Pioneer Innovations forAstounding Pictures

BrightnessLevel

Input Level

BrightnessLevel

Input Level

Further accuracy ofgradation reproductionin the lowbrightness range

Conventional Plasma TV

More Gray Shades in the Low Brightness Range

Pioneer's "PureVision" Plasma TV

Conventional Plasma Display Panel

Pioneer Elite Plasma Display's PureDrive

Analog Signal

Digital SignalTerrestrial Broadcast

Video

Component

A/D

A/D

Y/C D/A ChromaDecoder

RGBDecoder A/D Digital Video

ProcessingPDP

Panel

Terrestrial Broadcast

Digital TVBroadcast

Video

Component

HDMI

PDPPanel

A/D

DigitalSelector

A/D 3D Y/C Chroma Decoder

A/D

Digital VideoProcessing

Conceptual Diagram of Video Signal Processing

Conventional Plasma Display PanelFalse contours lower the picture quality

Noiseless Pictures without False Contours

Pioneer's Elite Plasma Display PanelSmooth, natural image without false contours

TABLE OF CONTENTSPureVision Plasma Televisions and Displays 3

DVD Players 16

A/V Receivers 24

Amplifiers 34

File-Type CD Players 36

Index 38

2004/2005 ELITE

AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

True to their name, Pioneer Elite components are

designed for a very select group of users — those who

settle for nothing less than the best in audio and video.

The state-of-the-art performance and specifications of the high-

end products are the results of uncompromising standards of

engineering and manufacturing, painstaking selection of parts

and devices, and careful testing of each and every component.

Pioneer Elite is the single brand solution for the discriminating

home theater enthusiast.

This year, Pioneer's new HD plasma display panels

(PDPs) come in three different screen sizes — 61", 50", and

43". All the PDPs deliver finer details in the low-brightness

range, thanks to the Advanced Continuous Emission II & III

technologies. The lineup includes units featuring the new First

Surface Pure Color Filter that ensures superior contrast and low

reflection even in bright environments. The new PDPs also fea-

ture PureDrive™ that allows full-digital processing of video sig-

nals without D/A or A/D conversion and minimizes image-

degrading noise and signal deterioration. Most new PDPs also

come with Advanced PureCinema with 3-3 pull-down, which

perfectly synchronizes the frame arrangement with original

films to ensure the smooth, natural pictures specific to the

movies.

The new Elite A/V receivers feature an expanded line-

up of units incorporating the advanced version of Pioneer-origi-

nal Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System, which permits

easy optimization of surround sound with more detailed param-

eters. The lineup also come with an expanded range of THX-

certified units.

Most other high-end products sacrifice convenience

and aesthetic standards for the sake of performance. Pioneer

Elite is different: the series also places emphasis on sophisticated

styling and ease of use. The new Elite PDPs each comes with a

bezel in a black hairline aluminum finish, while most other

components feature the classy high-gloss Urushi or Urushi-style

finishes. It's this difference that makes these products worthy of

the name Pioneer.

In this Product Reference Guide to the Pioneer Elite

Series, you'll find details about the technologies and features

that make the series the elite of home theater and home enter-

tainment. We hope you will find this guide useful.

Display Panel Technologies

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instantly recreates each individual still frame to create a smooth,more natural presentation.

ISF Custom Calibration Configuration (C3)ISF C3 is an Elite-exclusive feature that enables the PDP to beoptimized for the specific room where it is placed. As anoptional service available through Elite dealers, a specially-trained ISF professional can inspect the conditions of theviewing room and calibrate contrast, tint, sharpness, colorlevels, and other parameters to best fit the environment. Roomlayout and size, ambient light (for both day and night viewing),and other conditions that affect picture quality are measuredand factored in. The result is unparalleled picture accuracy.

Once the ISF C3 calibrations are made, ISF becomes apreset mode, allowing you to revert back to the TV's originalsettings or make fine tuning adjustments. You can toggle theISF mode back and forth whenever you want.

The PRO-1120HD, PRO-920HD, PRO-1010HD, andPRO-810HD come with the second generation of thistechnology, which permits calibration via RS-232 interface.

ATSC Digital Broadcast Compatibility(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)The PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD come with a built-inATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) compatibletuner. In addition to regular TV (NTSC), the units show threetypes of ATSC digital broadcasts — Standard-Definition,Enhanced-Definition, and High-Definition — with a Pioneertechnology that up-converts video signals for the highest-possiblepicture quality.

The units permit connection to D-VHS recorders viai.LINK (IEEE 1394) terminal for recording DTV programswhile retaining high resolution.

DCR (Digital Cable Ready) Tuner (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)The media receiver for PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD features a built-in unidirectionaldigital cable tuner, which provides easy "plug andplay" of basic cable channels without an external cable box.

HDMI™ InputHDMI (High Definition MultimediaInterface) is an uncompressed, all-digitalinterface for both audio and video signals — the first industry-supported interface of its kind. With a single-cable connection,it allows transmission of a huge amount of high-quality data —such as uncompressed HDTV signals — to be input at speedsup to 5GBps.

Another benefit of HDMI is its simplicity. It provides astraight digital path from point A to point B without affectingthe signal in any way. Additionally, it doesn't performunnecessary compression and re-compression steps, so the signalremains in a pure, digital state. This lossless process maintains ahigher level of image quality than other connection systems.

HDMI provides plug and play capability andaccommodates all of the current ATSC digital televisionformats. It also supports up to eight channels of audio. Anddespite its huge bandwidth power and ability to accommodateboth audio and video, the plug itself is much smaller than aDVI plug.

The PRO-1120HD, PRO-920HD, PRO-1010HD, andPRO-810HD, moreover, come with two HDMI inputs. Youcan keep the PDP connected with both a DVD player and aSTB, for example.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Terminals for D-VHS RecorderConnection (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)The media receiver of the PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD comes with two i.LINK (IEEE1394)terminals that allow connection with a D-VHSrecorder*. i.LINK is a digital serial interface that can handledigital video and audio signals. This means you can recorddigital TV programs to the D-VHS recorder** retaining highresolution.

*D-VHS recorder only. Other devices cannot be connected.**Only digital TV programs can be recorded.

i.LINK and are the trademarks of Sony Corporation.

SR+ Terminal for A/V Receiver Control(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Connect the Elite PDP to a Pioneer A/V receiver* viaSR+ terminal, and the display automatically selectsthe receiver's signal source. This permits on-screencontrol of the receiver's sound level, surround mode, and otherfunctions.

*Pioneer A/V receivers with a SR+ terminal only

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Black Stripe Coating for Vivid ImagesThe additional black stripes help reduce the amount of externallight reflected off the screen surface, which greatly improvescontrast. Viewers can enjoy sharp, vivid pictures, even underbright ambient lighting, with no washed-out colors or poorcontrast.

True Matrix Imaging with Deep EncasedCell Structure (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Whereas other PDPs use rows of cells, Pioneer's Elite plasmadisplay panels use a deep Encased Cell Structure. It features anincreased phosphor area and a reduced leakage of light toadjacent cells to produce a bright, clear image. The DeepEncased Cell Structure also increases light emission efficiency,improving brightness by 60% over models with earlier types ofEncased Structures.

Additionally, the green phosphor element featuressuperior persistence characteristics, which help deliver theindustry's highest level of brightness: 1,100 cd/g for the PRO-920HD/PRO-810HD, and 1,000 cd/g for the PRO-1120HD/PRO-1010HD. The units also boast superiorwhite reproduction for more subtle nuances, and improvedclarity for more natural, precise rendering of characters andimages.

The PRO-1410HD, a 61-inch PDP from Pioneer, alsofeatures a special cell structure — New Encased Cell Structure.

First Surface Pure Color Filter (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)Elite Plasma Display Panels retain superior contrast even inbright environments thanks to the First Surface Pure ColorFilter, an image enhancing layer of film affixed to the glasspanel covering the plasma cells. Unlike conventional glassfilters, First Surface Pure Color Filters eliminate the spacebetween the film and the glass to reduce ambient light reflections.

This improves contrast ratio in bright environments by 20%.Additionally, the filter balances the colors of the passing light,producing color values that are closer to the true NTSC colorstandard than conventional TVs or monitors can display.

Capsulated Color Filter (PRO-1410HD)Pure Color Filter II (PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)The Elite PDPs come with special filters that greatly decreaseexternal light reflectivity for higher contrast, providing anextremely clear image even in bright environments. The filtersalso optimize the primary colors (red, green, and blue) byfiltering out undesired colors, to improve the quality of imagereproduction.

Advanced PureCinema with 3-3 Pull-down(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)The Pioneer Elite PDPs come equipped with a newly-developed,exclusive IC that enables 3-3 Pull-down — AdvancedPureCinema. From 24fps film-based sources, this IC createsthree full copies of each frame for 72 progressive frames persecond, which perfectly synchronizes the frame arrangementwith original films, and eliminates the need for interpolations.As a result, film-based materials on DVD provide the naturalrepresentation unique to real films.

PureCinema Automatic Format Converter(PRO-1410HD)Film (24 frames per second) doesn't always translate correctly totelevision (30 frames), so watching a movie at home can befrustrating for videophiles. Not true with the PRO-1410HD.The Pioneer-exclusive Automatic Format Converter analyzes amovie's signal and boosts picture quality eight times.PureCinema detects an NTSC 3/2 film-based source and

BEST

GOOD

O.K.

Resolution at a Glance

HD: HIGH-DEFINITION

720 (progressive) or 1080i (interlaced) minimum Digital Transmission

480 (progressive) or 480i (interlaced)Digital Transmission

480i (interlaced) Analog Transmission

About 5x better than conventional TV

About 2x better than conventional TV

Standard for past 60 years

ED: Enhanced- Definition TV

SD: Standard TVConventional TV

Pioneer Deep Encased Cell Structure(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

Deep Encased Cell Structure Previous Encased Cell Structure

Black Stripe

Rib

AddressProtective Layer

Address Electrode

Rear GlassSubstrate

Protective Layer(MgO)

Dielectric Layer

Front GlassSubstrateAuxiliary

Electrode

TransparentElectrode

BluePhosphor

RedPhosphor

UV Radiation

Phosphor

GreenPhosphor Element

Visible Light

Electrode

Discharge

Rib

Conventional Glass Filter

Air

Glass

PDP

Light reflection

First Surface Pure Color Filter

PDP

Light reflection

A B C D

A

A A A B B B C C C D D D

A B B B C C D D D

Film

PureCinema

AdvancedPureCinema

Frame arrangement perfectly synchronized with the original film

A B C D

A A B B B C C D D D

Film

PureCinema

Features for Higher-LevelEntertainment

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Natural Enhancer (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-810HD)Conventional contour image correction technologies effectivelysharpen contours, but also affect picture qualities, causingannoying noises such as jagged edges. The newly developedNatural Enhancer takes contour image correction to the nextlevel. On any source, analog or digital, the Natural Enhancercleans up the jagged edges and wavy "moiré" patterns, andenhances the contrast at the edges of images to reproduce clean,detailed pictures.

Digital CTI (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Conventional plasma display panels have difficulty accuratelyrendering a colored image laid over another — a man in a darkblue jacket standing in front of a red wall, for example. Theusual result is a dithered pattern and a muddy combination ofcolors where the two images intersect. With the Pioneer ElitePDPs, however, Digital Color Transient Improvement (CTI)smooths out edges of colored images so that they are moredistinct, offering true color fidelity and color resolution.

Color ManagementThe Color Management function allows individual adjustmentof six basic colors. Red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magentacan be fine-tuned according to your preference (see table belowfor details), without losing the natural color balance of thewhole picture. Turn the golf course a more vivid shade ofgreen, or make the sea a deeper blue, for example.

Selectable Screen Sizes (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Whether you're watching conventional television, wide-screenDVDs, or widescreen movies, the Pioneer Elite PDPs have fiveselectable screen modes that can handle any format. You canwatch conventional broadcasts in traditional 4:3 mode, or fillthe entire screen with ZOOM or WIDE mode. When viewingDVDs and Digital TV, use the FULL Mode to perfectly matchthese widescreen (16:9) images to your screen. When watchingwidescreen movies, you can use CINEMA mode.

The Elite PDPs also come with a PC mode, whichprovides three selectable screen sizes for XGA signals. ThePRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD come with a PC mode fornon-XGA signals, too.

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10-bit 3D Digital Y/C Separation Circuit(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)NTSC (analog) video images consist of two signals, luminance(Y) signals for brightness information and chrominance (C)signals which contain color information. When analog video isplayed back, the Y and C signals must be kept separate or theywill interfere with each other, which results in an annoyingvideo noise called "dot crawl" — distracting, visible dotsmoving along the edges of images. To combat this, Pioneer hasdeveloped the 10-bit 3D Digital Y/C Separation Circuitexclusively for use in plasma display panels. Powered byPureDrive, the circuit effectively keeps Y and C signals separate,reducing the annoying noise and improving the rendering ofcontoured objects and integrity of images.

Natural Re-Size (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Many plasma display panels allow the user to select a screenmode best suited to the material being viewed — for example,when watching a regular 4:3 TV show on a 16:9 widescreenmonitor, the image can be stretched to fill the entire screen.But with conventional plasma displays, that stretching processcauses problems such as blocky, fuzzy, or over-stretched images.The Pioneer Elite plasma display panels have an exclusiveNatural Re-Size function that re-shapes the picture and allows itto maintain a natural appearance without adding the artifactsthat deteriorate picture quality.

Digital Chroma Decoder (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD)Color noise is another form of analog video interference —noticeable speckled imperfections seen within solid colors onyour screen. The new Elite plasma display panels feature a 10-bit Digital Chroma Decoder to reduce noise and provide betterfrequency response, for pure, clean colors.

Digital Noise Reduction Circuit and MPEGNoise Reduction Circuit Special high-luminance cyclic Digital Noise Reduction circuitryreduces random digital noise, including color noise andinconsistency (especially seen in dark image areas) that arise inthe signal reproduction process of terrestrial broadcasts, DVDs,and others. The PRO-1120HD, PRO-920HD, PRO-1010HD,and PRO-810HD also come equipped with MPEG DigitalNoise Reduction, which cuts "mosquito noise" caused byMPEG video compression used in DVD.

Dynamic HD Converter for Sharper Images(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)Interlaced signals of terrestrial broadcasts and DVD and PCvideo sources are up-converted into progressive signals foroptimal viewing on the PRO-1120HD/PRO-1010HD (1,280 x 768-dot high-resolution) and the PRO-920HD/ PRO-810HD (1,024 x 768-dot high-resolution). With thenumber of on-screen detection points significantly increased to84, HD converter offers sharper, more natural images free ofjagged edges and distortion seen on displays with conventionalconverters.

Dynamic Range Expander (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)With run-of-the-mill plasma display panels, highly contrastedcolors — such as a white shirt and black hair — tend to affecteach other and accurate reproduction of both colors is difficult.When the hair is a true black, the shirt will look dull off-white.Or the shirt will appear as pure white when the hair is not atrue black. With enormous processing power, the DynamicRange Expander makes fuller use of video signal spectrumcapacity to expand dynamic range. The results are blackerblacks, whiter whites, and outstanding overall contrast. Withthe Elite PDPs, three different levels — high, medium, and lowsettings — are available for getting the best results out ofvarious pictures.

Parameter Adjustable Ranges

R (Red) Closer to Magenta Closer to Yellow

Y (Yellow) Closer to Red Closer to Green

G (Green) Closer to Yellow Closer to Cyan

C (Cyan) Closer to Green Closer to Blue

B (Blue) Closer to Cyan Closer to Magenta

M (Magenta) Closer to Blue Closer to Red

Color Management: Parameters and Adjustable Ranges

Conventional Plasma Display Panel

Natural Enhancer

Pioneer Elite Plasma Display Panel

Selectable Screen Sizes

AV Mode

PC Mode except for XGA Signals (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)

PC Mode for XGA Signals (1024 x 768 input at PRO-1120HD)

For 4:3 standard pictures.

For 16:9 squeeze pictures.Pictures are progressively stretchedtoward each side of the screen.

For 14:9 letter box pictures.Bars may appear

on the top and bottom.

For 16:9 letter box pictures.Bars may appear

on the top and bottom.

Matches input signal withthe same number of screen pixels.

Full 16:9 screen display.

For wide signal display.Use when displaying

1280 x 768 signal resolution.

Full 16:9 screen display.Optimized for 1024 x 768 display.

Fills the screen without alteringthe input signal aspect ratio.

Matches input signal with the same number of screen pixels.Optimized for 1024 x 768 display.

4:3

WIDE FULL

CINEMA ZOOM

4:3

FULLDot by Dot

4:3

FULL1FULL2

Dynamic HD Converter

Conventional PDP Pioneer Elite PDP with Dynamic HD Converter

OFF

Dynamic Range Expander

ON

Advanced Technologies for aWide Array of Benefits

Digital Noise Reduction

OFF ON

MPEG Noise Reduction

OFF ON

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Multi-Window DisplayMulti-Window Display of the Pioneer Elite PDPs takes dual-material viewing to new levels, letting you display anycombination of NTSC, HDTV, and PC screens either as twinimages (50/50 split screen) or as picture-in-picture, whichallows you to position the subscreen upper left/right or lowerleft/right. The PRO-1010HD and PRO-810HD also permit"picture-out-picture" display, which shows the small subscreenon the right side of the main screen. Watch pro football on TV,for example, right alongside fantasy football on your PC.

The PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD can even display afreeze frame of a broadcast. Just press the FREEZE button at thescene you want, and the screen is split to display a still image ofthe scene on the right, while continuing the broadcast on the left.

Closed Caption Compatibility (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)The Closed Caption works with television programs and homevideos displaying the logo for closed captions. Closedcaptions allow the hearing-impaired to enjoy TV and videos onthe PDPs through the use of subtitles displayed on screen.

The PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD also offer the"On If Mute" function. Choose "On If Mute" on the closedcaptions setup screen, and subtitles will automatically appear onthe screen whenever the sound is muted. You can convenientlyfollow a program's story, for example, while talking on the phone.

The units deliver closed captioning from digital TVprograms, too.

Three Surround Modes — SRS, TruBass,and FOCUS (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD) To expand your sound options, thePRO-1120HD and PRO-920HDfeature three surround modes: SRS, fordynamic 3-D surround throughout anexpansive listening area; TruBass forsurprisingly big, natural bass sound; andFOCUS, which enhances the surroundeffect and shifts the sound field upward. The units also permit simultaneous activation of TruBass and SRS.* SRS, TruBass and FOCUS are trademarks of SRS Labs. INC.

Speaker Systems (Optional)The optional speaker systems — PDP-S25LR for 50" panelsand PDP-S26LR for 43" panels — match the slim designs ofthe display panels, while still delivering superior sound. Thespeakers can be installed in two different ways:

Flush: The speakers are fixed flat against the sides of thedisplay panel.

Air: The speakers are mounted slightly separate from thesides of the display panel. This allows you to adjust the angle ofthe speakers, delivering the optimum sound field for yourlistening position.

New Fiber-Optic Extension System (Optional)Do you want to install your Elite Plasma Display Panel at adistance from its receiver? The PDA-H05, Pioneer's new fiber-optic extension system, makes it easier than ever — with highdurability, improved cable strength, and stable signal transfer.

In conventional extension systems, converter boxes areconnected by two fiber optic cables and two metal cables. Ournew extension system cuts through that troublesome wireworkby integrating the functions of all four cables in just one 100ftfiber optic cable (see illustration below). The new cable combinesa light, easy-to-handle weight with superior resistance to damagefrom bending. This is possible due to a new material — plasticoptic fiber — that boasts far better flexibility than conventionalglass fiber.

In addition, plastic optic fiber helps create fantasticpicture quality, because it is completely resistant to electricsignal interference from other devices.

The package includes:• 100ft Optical Cable• MDR Cable (29-1/2 Inches) x 2• DVI Cable (29-1/2 Inches) x 2• AC Adapter x 2• Converter Box x 2

2-screen (with PC)

Multi-Window Display

New Fiber-Optic Extension System

Picture-in-picture

Command Function PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD Note

PON Power ON

POF Power Off

INP S01 Input 1

INP S02 Input 2

INP S03 Input 3

INP S04 Input 4

INP S05 Input 5

INA (+ ) Input Antena A ch Major ch + Minor ch (DTV=Antena A)

INB Input Antena B ch

ING Input i.LINK

VOL Volume

AMT S00 Mute Off

AMT S01 Mute On

CHN Channel : FWD/REV only

SMZ S00 Screen Size: DOT BY DOT

SMZ S01 Screen Size: 4:3

SMZ S02 Screen Size: FULL

SMZ S03 Screen Size: ZOOM

SMZ S04 Screen Size: CINEMA

SMZ S05 Screen Size: WIDE

SMZ S08 Screen Size: FULL2

OSD S00 OSD Display OFF

OSD S01 OSD Display ON

UP Adjustment Digit Plus Adjustment support command

DW Adjustment Digit Minus Adjustment support command

FWD Preset ch (1 step forward) Channel support command

REV Preset ch (1 step backward) Channel support command

GST Get Command for Status

Auto Set Up

AV Selection Direct Switching

RS-232C Command List (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

No. Command 1 Command 2 Length Function

1 9FH 4EH 00H Power ON

2 9FH 4FH 00H Power OFF

3 DFH 47H 01H Input Switch Change

4 DFH 7FH 03H VOLUME Gain Data

5 9FH 3EH 00H AUDIO Mute ON

6 9FH 3FH 00H AUDIO Mute OFF

7 DFH 7FH 03H CONTRAST Gain Data

8 DFH 7FH 03H BRIGHT Gain Data

9 DFH 7FH 03H SHARPNESS Gain Data

10 DFH 7FH 03H Color Gain Data

11 DFH 7FH 03H TINT Gain Data

12 DFH 0AH 01H PICTURE MODE Select

13 DFH 00H 01H COLOR TEMP SELECT

14 DFH 7FH 04H RED Gain Data

15 DFH 7FH 04H GREEN Gain Data

16 DFH 7FH 04H BLUE Gain Data

17 DFH C0H 01H NR MODE Set

18 DFH 7FH 03H BASS Gain Data

19 DFH 7FH 03H TREBLE Gain Data

20 DFH 7FH 03H BALANCE Gain Data

21 DFH 51H 01H SCREEN MODE Select

22 DFH 7FH 03H V.POSITION Gain Data

23 DFH 7FH 03H H.POSITION Gain Data

24 DFH 7FH 03H V-HEIGHT Gain Data

25 DFH 7FH 03H H-WIDTH Gain Data

26 DFH 7FH 03H AUTO PICTURE Select

27 DFH 7FH 03H PHASE Gain Data

28 DFH 7FH 03H CLOCK Gain Data

29 DFH 1AH 02H OSM ADJ. Gain Data

30 DFH 1AH 02H POWER MGT Select

31 DFH C6H 01H GRAY LEVEL Set

32 DFH C1H 01H CINEMA MODE Set

33 DFH 6BH 03H LONG LIFE Set

34 DFH C8H 04H SCREEN WIPER Set

35 1FH 54H 00H RESET

RS-232C Command List (PRO-1410HD)No. Command 1 Command 2 Length Function

36 DFH 70H 02H Audio Select Set

37 DFH 8CH 01H BNC INPUT

38 DFH 8BH 01H RGB Select

39 DFH 8AH 01H HD Select

40 DFH 5BH 01H LANGUAGE Select

41 DFH 5CH 01H COLOR SYSTEM Select

42 DFH 07H 01H Multi (Split) Screen Select

43 1FH 26H 00H FREQUENCY Request

44 1FH 41H 00H Input MODE Request

45 1FH 45H 00H VIDEO ADJ Request

46 1FH 6FH 00H Audio Select Request

47 1FH 3FH 00H Failure Mode Request

48 1FH 17H 00H MODEL NAME Request

49 DFH 8DH 01H D-SUB INPUT

50 DFH 0CH 01H LOW TONE

51 DFH 0DH 08H COLOR TUNE

52 DFH 13H 04H GAMMA Gain Data

53 1FH 88H 00H Running Sense

54 DFH 5FH 01H OSM ORBITER

55 5FH 61H 01H Input Skip

56 1FH 15H 00H SERIAL No. Request

57 DFH 89H 01H S1/S2 Select

58 DFH 65H 01H SOFT FOCUS Select

59 DFH 7AH 01H SUB.P DETECT

60 DFH 7BH 01H ZOOM NAV

61 DFH 7CH 01H PICTURE FREEZE

62 DFH 7DH 01H PAUSE COMMAND

63 DFH 8FH 01H BLACK LEVEL

64 DFH 37H 01H OSM CONTRAST

65 DFH 38H 02H PICTURE MEMORY

66 DFH 2DH 0CH PICTURE MEMORY NOTE

67 DFH 35H 01H SET UP LEVEL

68 DFH 36H 01H BACK GROUND

69 1FH 3AH 00H AUDIO HDMI INPUT Request

Media Receiver

AC Adapter AC Adapter

DVI Cable

MDR Cable

DVI Cable

MDR Cable

Converter Box Converter BoxPDP

100ft Optical Cable

Functions of Two Optical Fiber Cables + Two Metal Cables are Integrated in

Only One Optical Fiber Cable

FOCUS shiftsthe sound field

SRS gives dynamic3-D surround sound

Four Angles

Flush Air

PRO-1410HD PRO-1120HD PRO-920HD PRO-1010HD PRO-810HD

Light Emission Panel 61 inch plasma display panel 50 inch plasma display panel 43 inch plasma display panel 50 inch plasma display panel 43 inch plasma display panel

Number of Pixels 1365 x 768 1280 x 768 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1024 x 768

Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz AC 120V, 60Hz AC 120V, 60Hz AC 120V, 60Hz AC 120V, 60Hz

Standby Power Consumption 0.9W 0.2W 0.2W 0.6W 0.6W

Power Consumption 540W 363W 298W — —

External Dimensions (W x H x D) 59-1/8" x 35-7/8" x 4-15/16" 50" x 29" x 3-11/16" 44-1/8" x 25-11/16" x 3-11/16" 49-3/16" x 29-3/8" x 4-1/8" 43-3/8" x 26-1/16" x 4-1/8"(1502 x 912 x 126mm) (1270 x 737 x 93mm) (1120 x 652 x 93mm) (1250 x 746 x 105mm) (1102 x 662 x 105mm)

Weight 149 lbs. 10 oz. (68.0kg) 72 lbs. 3 oz. (32.8kg) 58 lbs. 15 oz. (26.8kg) 107 lbs. 13 oz (49kg) 85lbs. 13 oz (39kg)

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Specifications (Display Panels)

Pin No. PRO-1410HD PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD

1 Red Red

2 Green or sync-on-green Green

3 Blue Blue

4 No connection No connection

5 Ground Ground

6 Red ground Ground

7 Green ground Ground

8 Blue ground Ground

9 No connection DDC +5V

10 Sync signal ground Ground

11 No connection No connection

12 Bi-directional DATA (SDA) DDC SDA

13 Horizontal sync or Composite sync HD or H/V sync

14 Vertical sync VD

15 Data clock DDC SCL

SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT OF INPUT 1 (Mini D-sub 15 pinsocket connector) (PRO-1410HD/PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

Reception System (Digital) ATSC Digital TV System

Circuit Type 8VSB/64QAM/256QAM/QPSK demodulation

Tuner VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch

CATV 2-135ch

Audio Format Dolby Digital

Reception System (Analog) American TV standard NTSC system

Circuit Type Video signal detection PLL full synchronous detection,

PLL digital sunthesizer system

Tuner VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch

CATV ANTENNA/CABLE A IN: 1-135ch Cable: 1-125ch

Audio Multiplex BTSC system

Terminals Rear ANTENNA/CABLE A Input 75 ohms UNBAL, F type for DTV/VHF/UHF/CATV in

ANTENNA B 75 ohms UNBAL, F type for VHF/UHF/CATV in loop out

i.LINK (TS) S400 (2)

Input 1 Component Video input, S-Video input, Video input, Audio input, HDMI input

Input 2 S-Video input, Video input, Audio input

Input 3 Component Video input, Audio input, HDMI input

Monitor Out S-Video output, Video output, Audio output

Digital Audio Output Optical (1)

VCR Control Output 1

CONTROL IN 1

CONTROL OUT 1

Cable CARD Point of deployment

Front Input 4 Component Video input, S-Video input, Video input, Audio input

PC Analog RGB input, Audio input

OSD English/French/Spanish

Power Requirement 120V AC, 60Hz, 43.3W (31W during standby mode)

Dimensions (W x H X D) 16-9/16" x 3-9/16" x 11-5/8" (420 x 90 x 295mm)

Weight 12 lbs. 12 oz. (5.8kg)

Media Receiver for PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD

Pin No. Input Pin No. Input

1 R 9 +5V

2 G 10 Ground

3 B 11 No connection

4 No connection 12 SDA

5 No connection 13 HD

6 Ground 14 VD

7 Ground 15 SCL

8 Ground

Signal Assignment of PC Input (Mini D-sub 15 pin socket connector) (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)

Type of Video Signal Video Signal Jacks where connection is possibleVideo Signal Format INPUT 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5

(D-sub) (HDMI)

HDTV 1080i (1125i) Component

720p (750p) RGB

Digital

SDTV 480i (525i) Composite

S-Video

Component

RGB

Digital

480p (525p) Component

RGB

Digital

DTV Set Top Box Connection (PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

Resolution Frequency Remarks

720 x 400 70Hz

640 x 480 60Hz

65Hz Macintosh 13" (67Hz)

72Hz

75Hz

800 x 600 56Hz

60Hz

72Hz

75Hz

832 x 624 74.5Hz Macintosh 16"

1024 x 768 60Hz

70Hz

75Hz Macintosh 19"

1280 x 768 56Hz

60Hz

70Hz

PC Signal Compatibility Table(PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)

Resolution Refresh rate Screen size (dot x line) Remarks

(dot x line) Vertical Horizontal Dot by dot 4:3 Full

640 x 400 56.4Hz 24.8kHz †1280 (1024) x 768 NEC PC-9800

720 x 400 70.1Hz 31.5kHz NEC PC-9800

85.1Hz 37.9kHz

640 x 480 60Hz 31.5kHz *640 x 480 †1024 (768) x 768

66.7Hz 35.0kHz Apple Macintosh 13"

72.8Hz 37.9kHz

75Hz 37.5kHz

85Hz 43.3kHz

848 x 480 60Hz 31.0kHz *848 x 480

800 x 600 56Hz 35.2kHz *800 x 600 †1024 x 7681)

60Hz 37.9kHz **768 x 7682) 1072 x 600

72Hz 48.1kHz

75Hz 46.9kHz

85Hz 53.7kHz

832 x 624 74.6Hz 49.7kHz *832 x 624 Apple Macintosh 16"

1024 x 768 60Hz 48.4kHz *1024 x 768 **768 x 7682) †1280 x 7681) 1376 x 768

70Hz 56.5kHz

75Hz 60.0kHz [] apply to Apple

[74.9Hz] [60.2kHz] Macintosh 19"

85Hz 68.7kHz

1280 x 720 60Hz 44.7kHz *1280 x 7201) †1280 x 7681)

**1024 x 7682)

1280 x 768 56Hz 45.1kHz *1280 x 7681) **1024 x 7682)

60Hz 47.8kHz

70Hz 56.1kHz

PC Signal Compatibility Table — Input 1 (D-sub)and Input 5 (PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)() applies to the PRO-810HD where specs differ from the PRO-1010HD.

* Optimal picture. Adjustment of picture position, refresh rate, phase, etc. may be necessary.** Simple reproduction. Fine detail will not be reproduced.† Picture will be enlarged, and some fine detail will be hard to see. 1) Available with the PRO-1010HD only.2) Available with the PRO-810HD only.

Model Dots x Lines Vertical Horizontal Sync Polarity Presence Screen Size RGB Select*5 Memory

Signal Type Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical 4:3 D BY D FULL (16:9)

640 x 400 70.1 31.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES*2 - YES - 4

640 x 480 59.9 31.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES - YES STILL 5

72.8 37.9 NEG NEG YES YES YES - YES - 7

75.0 37.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES - YES STILL 8




848 x 480 60.0 31.0 POS POS YES YES - - YES WIDE2 19

852 x 480*1 60.0 31.7 NEG NEG YES YES - - YES WIDE1 17

800 x 600 56.3 35.2 POS POS YES YES YES - YES STILL 11

60.3 37.9 POS POS YES YES YES - YES STILL 12

72.2 48.1 POS POS YES YES YES - YES - 13





1024 x 768 60.0 48.4 NEG NEG YES YES YES*3 - YES STILL 24

70.1 56.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES*3 - YES - 25

75.0 60.0 POS POS YES YES YES*3 - YES STILL 26

85.0 68.7 POS POS YES YES YES*3 - YES - 27

IBM PC/AT*8 100.6 80.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES*3 - YES - 45

compatible computers 1152 x 864 75.0 67.5 POS POS YES YES YES - YES STILL 51

1280 x 768 56.2 45.1 NEG NEG YES YES - YES YES WIDE1 52

59.8 48.0 NEG POS YES YES - YES YES WIDE4 23

69.8*9 56.0*9 NEG POS YES YES - YES YES WIDE1 66



1360 x 765 60.0 47.7 POS POS YES YES - - YES*3 WIDE1 22

1360 x 768 60.0 47.7 POS POS YES YES - - YES*3 WIDE1 22

1376 x 768 59.9 48.3 NEG POS YES YES - - YES WIDE2 53

1280 x 1024 60.0 64.0 POS POS YES YES YES*4 - YES STILL 29





1600 x 1200 60.0 75.0 POS POS YES YES YES - YES - 54






1920 x 1200RB*9 60.0 74.0 NEG NEG YES YES - - YES WIDE3 88

640 x 480 66.7 35.0 Sync on G Sync on G - - YES - YES - 6

Apple832 x 624 74.6 49.7 Sync on G Sync on G - - YES - YES - 16

Macintosh*6*81024 x 768 74.9 60.2 Sync on G Sync on G - - YES*3 - YES WIDE1 28

1152 x 870 75.1 68.7 Sync on G Sync on G - - YES - YES WIDE1 39

1440 x 900*9 60.0 56.0 NEG NEG YES YES - - YES - 89

Work Station 1280 x 1024 60.0 64.6 NEG NEG YES YES YES*4 - YES - 29

(EWS4800)*8 71.2 75.1 NEG NEG YES YES YES*4 - YES - 48

Work Station (HP)*8 1280 x 1024 72.0 78.1 - - - - YES*4 - YES - 59

Work Station (SUN)*8 1152 x 900 66.0 61.8 C Sync C Sync - - YES - YES - 60

76.0 71.7 C Sync C Sync - - YES - YES - 61

1280 x 1024 76.1 81.1 C Sync C Sync - - YES*4 - YES - 30

Work Station (SGI) 1024 x 768 60.0 49.7 - - - - YES*3 - YES - 62

1280 x 1024 60.0 63.9 - - - - YES*4 - YES - 29

IDC-3000GNTSC525P 640 x 480 59.9 31.5 NEG NEG YES YES YES*7 - YES*7 MOTION 32

PC Signal Compatibility Table (PRO-1410HD)Supported resolution When the screen size is 4:3, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots x 768 lines signal. (Except for *2, *3, *4)

When the screen size is D BY D, the picture is displayed in the original resolution.

When the screen size is FULL, each signal is converted to a 1365 dots x 768 lines signal. (Except for *3)

*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 x 480. *2 This signal is converted to a 1024 dots x 640 lines signal. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dots x 768 lines signal. *5 Normally the RGB select mode suitable for the input signals is set automatically. If the picture is not displayed properly, set the RGB mode prepared for the input signals listed in the table above. *6 To connect the monitor to Macintosh computer, use the monitor adapter (D-Sub 15-pin) to your computer's video port. *7 Other screen modes (ZOOM and WIDE) are available as well. *8 When viewing a moving picture at a vertical frequency greater than 65Hz, the picture may sometimes be unstable (jumpy). If this occurs, please set the refresh rate of the external equipment to 60Hz.

To view 480I@60Hz (480 interlaced lines, 60Hz refresh rate) when sync polarity is "Sync on Green", set "RGB SELECT" to "MOTION". *9 CVT standard compliant.

NOTE: • While the input signals comply with the resolution listed in the table above, you may have to adjust the position and size of the picture or the fine picture because of errors in synchronization of your computer. • When a 1280 dots x 1024 lines signal or 1600 dots x 1200 lines signal is input to the monitor, the picture will be compressed. • This monitor has a resolution of 1365 dots x 768 lines. It is recommended that the input signal should be XGA, wide XGA, or equivalent. • With digital input some signals are not accepted. • The sync may be disturbed when a nonstandard signal other than the aforementioned is input. • If you are connecting a composite sync signal, use the HD terminal. • "IBM PC/AT" and "XGA" are registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. of the United States. • "Apple Macintosh" is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the United States.

Front View

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Refresh rate Signal format Screen size RemarksVertical Horizontal 4:3 FULL ZOOM CINEMA WIDEFV (Hz) FV (kHz)

60 15.734 Component 480i (525i)/SDTV(59.94) RGB

31.5 Component 480p (525p)/SDTV

RGB

33.75 Component 1080i (1125i)/HDTV

RGB

45 Component 720p (750p)/HDTV

RGB

Video Signal Compatibility Chart — Input 1 (D-sub) and Input 5(PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

VideoINPUT 1Input Mini D-sub 15 pin (Socket connector)

(1) RGB signal (G on Sync compatible)RGB: 0.7Vp-p/75 ohms/no sync.HD/VS, VD: TTL level/positive and negative polarity/2.2k ohmsG on Sync: 1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative sync*Compatible with Microsoft's Plug and Play (VESA DDC1/2B)(2) Component video signalY: 1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative syncCB/PB, CR/PR: 0.7Vp-p (color 10%)/75 ohmsHDMI*Digital Signal3.3V T.M.D.S. /50 ohms

INPUT 2Input HDMI

*Digital Signal3.3V T.M.D.S. /50 ohms

INPUT 3Input S jack (Mini DIN 4 pin)

*Y/C separate video signalY: 1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative syncC: 0.286Vp-p/75 ohms (NTSC)

INPUT 4Input BNC jack

*Composite video signal (NTSC)1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative sync

Output BNC jack75 ohms/with buffer

INPUT 5Input BNC jack (x5)

(1) RGB signal (G on Sync compatible)RGB: 0.7Vp-p/75 ohms/no sync.HD/VS, VD: TTL level/positive and negative polarity/2.2k ohmsG on Sync: 1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative sync(2) Component video signalY: 1Vp-p/75 ohms/negative syncCB/PB, CR/PR: 0.7Vp-p (color 10%)/75 ohms

AudioInput AUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 1)

Pin jack (x 2)L/R: 500mVrms/more than 10k ohmsAUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 2)Pin jack (x 2)L/R: 500mVrms/more than 10k ohmsAUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 3/4)Pin jack (x 2)L/R: 500mVrms/more than 10 k ohmsAUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 5)Pin jack (x 2)L/R: 500mVrms/more than 10 k ohms

Output SPEAKERL/R: 8-16 ohms/7W + 7W (at 8 ohms)

ControlsRS-232C: D-sub 9 pin (Pin connector)CONTROL OUT: 4 pole mini jack

In/Outputs (PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

PCVisual 1 (Analog) Mini D-sub 15 pin x 1Visual 2 (Analog) BNC (R, G, B, H/CS, V) x 1*2

VideoVisual 1 BNC x 1Visual 2 RCA-pin x 1Visual 3 S-Video: DIN 4-pin x 1

COMPONENTVisual 1 RCA-pin (Y, PB [CB], PR [CR]) x 1*1

Visual 2 BNC (Y, PB [CB], PR [CR]) x 1*1*2

HDMI HDMI Connector*3

Audio Stereo RCA x 3 (Selectable)RS-232C D-Sub 9-pin x 1

INPUT TERMINALS (PRO-1410HD)

Accessories (PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

Accessories (PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD)Plasma Display Power cord x 1

Cleaning cloth x 1Speed clamp x 3Bead band x 3Warranty x 1

Media Receiver Power cord x 1Remote control unit x 1System cable x 1AA (R6) battery x 2Stand x 1Screw (for stand) x 4Screw hole cap x 4VCR controller x 1Operating instructions x 1Instruction Guide x 1

* Design and specifications are subject to change for improvements without notice.

Power cord x 1Remote control unit x 1AA (R6) battery x 2Cleaning cloth x 1Speed clamp x 2Bead band x 2Warranty x 1Operating instructions x 1

* Design and specifications are subject to change for improvements without notice.

Screen sizeVertical FV (Hz) Aspect Ratio

4:3 FULL ZOOM CINEMA WIDERemarks

60 720 x 480i 480i (525i)/SDTV

(59.94) 720 x 480p 480p (525p)/SDTV

1280 x 720p 720p (750p)/HDTV

1920 x 1080i 1080i (1125i)/HDT

Video Signal Compatibility Chart — Input 1 (HDMI) and Input 2(PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD)

OptionPDK-FS03 Floor StandPDK-1410 Table Top Stand for PRO-1410HDPDK-1000 Table Top Stand

(Compatible with PRO-1010HD and PRO-810HD)RA-E1011 Swivel Floor StandPWM-1011 (43" and 50") Flat Wall Mounting BracketPDWB-5003 (43" and 50") Flat Wall Mounting BracketPWM-503 (43" and 50") Wall Mounting Bracket (Tilted Type)PWM-6121 Tilt (61") Wall Bracket (Compatible with 61" Models Only)PWM-6111 Flat (61") Wall Bracket (Compatible with a 61" Model Only)PDA-H03CL Extension Cable (10-Meter, Coaxial)PDA-H03 Extension Cable (10-Meter, Coaxial)PDA-H05 Fiber Optic Extension System (see page 8 for details)

Unit: inch (mm)

DIMENSIONS

PRO-1010HD PRO-810HD

2-27/32 (72.1)2-13/32 (62.5)

49-7/32 (1250)

43-19/32 (1107)

29-3/8 (746)

24-19/32 (625)

43-13/32 (1102)

37-25/32 (959.6)

26-3/32 (662.9)

21-9/32 (540)

2-27/32 (72.1)

4-5/32 (105.6)

2-15/16(74.6)

16-2

9/32

(49

6.1)

(41.

3)1-

5/8

3-11

/32

(84.

8)

4-5/32 (105.6)2-15/16(74.6)

14-1/2(366)

14-1/2(366)

29-3

/8 (

746)

26-3

/32

(662

.9)

49-7/32 (1250)

23-1/4 (593)

23-1/4 (593)

43-13/32 (1102)

19-9

/32

(496

.1)

2-5/

8(6

6.7)

3-9/

32 (

83.5

)

(Not including handles)

PRO-1410HD

53-7/8 (1368)

59-1/8 (1502)

33-7/16 (850)

33-7/16 (850)

1-3/8 (35)

12-13/16 (326) 12-13/16 (326) 2-1/8 (54.5)

4-15/16 (126)

2-7/16 (61.9)

53-3/16 (1351)

35-7/8 (912)

30-5/8 (778)

8-1/8 (206)9-13/16 (250)

9-13/16 (250)8-1/8 (206)

*1 COMPONENT input signals supported on this system include: 480p (60Hz), 480i (60Hz), 525p (60Hz), 525i(60Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1035i (60Hz), and 1080i (60Hz).

*2 The 5-BNC connectors are used as PC2 and COMPONENT2 input. Select one of them under "BNC INPUT".

*3 HDMI input signals supported on this system.

Supported Signals • 640 x 480P @ 59.94/60Hz • 1280 x 720P @ 59.94/60Hz • 1920 x 1080I @ 59.94/60Hz • 720 x 480P @ 59.94/60Hz • 1440 (720) x 480I @ 59.94/60Hz

Note: In some cases a signal on the plasma monitor may not be displayed properly. The problem may be aninconsistency with standards from the source equipment (DVD, Set-top box, etc...). If you do experience sucha problem please contact your dealer and also the manufacturer of the source equipment.

1514

SPLIT

AVSELECTION

SUB INPUT SWAP PIP SHIFT

1496

PRO-1120HD/PRO-920HD PRO-1010HD/PRO-810HD

PLASMA DISPLAY

INPUT

SHIFT SLEEPSWAP

EDIT/LEARN

FREEZE DISPLAY

FAVORITE CH

SCREENSPLIT

AVSELECTION

SIZE

HOME MENURETURN

MUTING VOLCH

CH RETURN

INPUT

PC

1

TVTV

CBL/SAT VCRDVD/DVR

2 3 4

i.LINK ANT MTS

SAT/DVD MENU

DTV/SATINFO

SATGUIDE

DVD TOPMENU

SOURCE REC STOP

VOLRECEIVER

A B C D

ENTER

CHENTER0

987

654

321

Remort Controls

MONITOR OUT

INPUT 1INPUT 2

VCR CONTROL

INPUT 3

ANTENNA B

CONTROLI N OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

Y

CB/PB

CB/PB

CR/PR

CR/PR

S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-LVIDEO

S400

INPUT 1 INPUT 3

HDMI

DIGITAL OUTOPTICAL

SERVICE ONLY

AC IN

BLACK

WHITESYSTEM CABLE

ANTENNA/CABLE A IN

INPUT 2 INPUT 1

IN

OUT

CabCableleCARDCARDCableCARD

(TS)

INPUT 3

Depth: 11-11/16 (295)

16-9/16 (420)

3-9/16 (90)

Unit: inch (mm)

With the Front Cover Open

DIMENSIONS

PRO-R05U (Media Receiver for PRO-1120HD and PRO-920HD)

Rear Panel

Unit: inch (mm)

DIMENSIONS

PRO-1120HD

"Flush" Installation

"Air" Installation Without speakers

57-9/16 (1462)

50 (1270)

43-11/16 (1110)

59-1/16 (1500)

22-3/4 (577)

50 (1270)

22-3/4 (577)

29-1/32 (737)

22-3/4 (577)

5-11/16 (143)

5-11/16 (143)

32-1/16 (814)

29 (737)25-21/32 (652)

21-5/16 (542)

32-1/16 (814)

3-5/32 (80)

3-5/32 (80)

32-1/16 (814)

3-11/16 (93)

15/16 (23)

6-7/16 (162)

15 (380)

29-1/32 (737)

29-1/32 (737)

5-11/16 (143)3-5/32 (80)

PRO-920HD

"Flush" Installation

3-11/16 (93)

15/16 (23)

6-7/16 (162)

15 (380)

51-11/16 (1312)

22-3/4 (577)

5-11/16 (143)3-5/32 (80)

28-3/4 (729)

25-21/32 (652)

44-3/32 (1120)

37-13/16 (960)

"Air" Installation

53-3/16 (1350)

22-3/4 (577)

5-11/16 (143)

28-3/4 (729)

3-5/32 (80)

25-21/32 (652)

Without speakers44-3/32 (1120)

22-3/4 (577)

25-21/32 (652)

28-3/4 (729)

5-11/16 (143)3-5/32 (80)

24-11/16 (627)

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Note: With the DV-45A, PureCinema Progressive Scan directly turns 24fps progressiveimages from DVDs into 60fps progressive images. Because conventional progressive-interlace-progressive conversion is not used, this represents simpler, more efficient way of conversion.

Improved Motion Adaptive Scanning-LineCompensation with VQE8 (DV-59AVi)The VQE8 chip enables improved precision inmotion detection, which presents movingimages from video sources with more naturaltextures and diagonal lines with smoother edges.

"Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander":Pixel Conversion IC for HDMI (DigitalDirect Pixel Drive™) (DV-59AVi)The DV-59AVi comes with "Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander" pixelconversion IC, which up-converts traditionalDVD video signals to high-definitionresolution in the most appropriate way forthe connected monitor or TV. When theElite DVD player is connected to a DLP projector with 1,280 x720 pixels, for example, the new pixel conversion IC up-converts the progressive 480 x 720 signals to progressive 1,280x 720 signals which exactly fit the pixel count of the projector(Digital Direct Pixel Drive™). The signals generated by the

MPEG decoder pass through the Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander, and thenare output via HDMI to an HDMI-compatible monitor or TV.

* Digital Direct Pixel Drive™ is a trademark of Pioneer Corporation.

Component Frame DNR (DVD/VCD) PRO(DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai)DVD boasts a horizontal video resolution of more than 500lines. Unfortunately, high resolution brings about a drawbackof its own: minute noise is more visible. So Pioneer developedcomponent frame cycling DNR (Digital Noise Reduction). Itdiscriminates noise in each of the three components thatcomprise video signals — Y (luminance), PB and PR. Since itcompares consecutive frames rather than consecutive fields, andprocesses individual components rather than composite signals,DNR provides superb noise reduction capability while retaininghigh resolution.

To further ensure higher video quality, Pioneerdeveloped the advanced Component Frame DNR PRO. Withthe new version an optimum parameter is set for each of Y, PB

and PR components to detect noise with higher precision. It'sanother reason new Pioneer Elite DVD players deliver thequality that's much closer to the 35mm film than ever.

• Advanced Digital Video Noise Reduction with FilmRecognition (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai/DV-F07) The Advanced Digital Video Noise Reduction conducts digitalnoise reduction (Component Frame DNR PRO) for the original24fps progressive source on DVD, instead of the one convertedinto 30fps. This results in more appropriate reduction of noise.Additionally, a high-quality video encoder allows viewers totailor picture characteristics to their individual tastes.

Elite DVD Players:Technological Highlights for 2004/2005• 2-3 Pull-down PureCinema Progressive Scan Technology• Improved Motion Adaptive Scanning-Line Compensationwith VQE8• 216MHz/14-bit Video D/A Converter with NSV*Technology• 108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter with NSV*Technology• Viterbi Decoder• Solid Audio Circuit Block for Superior Sound• HDMI Terminal• i.LINK (IEEE1394)• Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO• High-Bit Legato Link Conversion• Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander: Pixel ConversionIC for HDMI (Digital Direct Pixel Drive™)• Component Frame DNR (DVD/VCD) PRO• Super Fine Focus Digital Filter• Component frame DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)• Versatile Parameters for Video Control• Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction• Pure Audio On/Off• Stainless Stabilizing Plate • Triple-Layered Chassis• Z-Concept• Jog/Joystick Remote Control• On-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface)• Condition Memory• Continuous Play Memory• Custom-File 300 DVD/CD Playback• 5-Disc Carousel Playback

*"NSV" ("Noise Shaped Video") is a trademark of ANALOG DEVICES, Inc.

2-3 Pull-down PureCinema Progressive ScanTechnology (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai/DV-45A)Interlaced vs. Progressive Scanning• Interlaced scan system — NTSC TV StandardWhen you look at your TV screen close up, you will notice animage is made up of many horizontal lines. These are called scanlines: an image is painted on the screen by the scan lines thatsweep from left to right, and top to bottom, in sequence. Onescreenful of TV picture is equivalent to a frame; by current NTSCTV standards there are 480 scan lines in each frame (480i).

All 480 scan lines that form an image are not sent toyour TV at the same time; every other line is transmittedalternately every 1/60 second. In other words, in the first 1/60of a second, odd-numbered lines (1st, 3rd, 5th, and so on),which total 240 and collectively form an odd-numbered field,are sent. In the next 1/60 of a second, even-numbered lines(2nd, 4th, 6th, and so on), which collectively form an even-number field, are transmitted to fill in the remaining space. Inthis way, a complete image, that is, a frame, is formed.

Such is NTSC interlaced scanning. With this system,lines are scanned for odd- and even-numbered fields alternatelyevery 1/60 second, to build one frame every 1/30 second.

• Progressive scanning for double resolution of interlacedscanningWith interlaced scanning used by NTSC TV standards, thelarger the display, the more noticeable the picture flicker.Progressive scanning was developed to solve this problem.With progressive scanning, all 480 lines are scanned from top tobottom in 1/60 of a second to build an entire frame (480p).With a progressive scan TV, the data for the odd- and even-numbered fields is stored in memory and undergoes fieldinterpolation to convert from 30fps (frames-per-second) formatto 60fps simulated format. Therefore, progressive scanning canprovide double resolution of interlaced scanning, to presenthigh-quality images with less flickering.

DVD Players

Technologies to Recreate Imagesas Movie Makers Intended

1/60 Second

480i (480 interlace scan lines)

480 Lines

Scan Lines of 1st Field

Scan Lines of 2nd Field

240 Lines

1st Field

2nd Field

240 Lines

1/60 Second

480p (480 progressive scan lines)

480 Lines

Positions of Scan Lines of 1st Field and 2nd Field are the same

480 Lines

1st Field

2nd Field

480 Lines

PureCinema Progressive Scan (NTSC)

PureCinema Progressive Scanning

Film(24 frames per second)

2-3 Pull-down Telecine Conversion

Technologies for Stunning Picture Quality

TV/Projector with HDMIand/or DVI**†

(HDCP Compatible)

VQE8 VideoSignal Processor

Progressive ScanningPicture Adjustment

Pioneer-DevelopedTwo-Dimensional

Resolution ExpanderPixel Conversion

Picture Adjustment

HDMI Transmitter

Digital Audio/VideoSignal Transmission

HDMI Cable*

Digital Direct Pixel Drive™ for All-Digital Signal Transmission

HDMI Output

MPEG SignalProcessing

MPEG Decoder

* Optionally available.**Optionally-available HDMI-DVI conversion cable required.†This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (HighDefinition Multimedia Interface) Version 1.0. Depending on thecomponent you have connected, using a DVI connection may result inunreliable signal transfers.

VQE8 for DV-59AVi

Main Circuit Board for Video

480 pixels

720 pixels

1280 pixels or 1920 pixels

720 pixelsor

1080 pixels

Progressive

HD (High Definition)Progressive

(720 x 1280p / 1080 x 1920i)

Note: To enjoy the advantages of PureCinema ProgressiveScan Technology, your TV must be compatible with D2 orhigher component video formats. The RCA-pin type componentvideo output offers purer colors and finer gradations.

1918

* Applies to interlace unless otherwise noted: 1) progressive/interlace, 2) progressive,

3) interlace, 4) with Component Frame DNR PRO, and 5) with HDMI output only.

** The DV-F07 does not feature progressive output.

Solid Audio Circuit Block for SuperiorSound (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai/DV-45A)• All the decoding functions for DVD-Audio, DVD-Video andDTS are integrated in a single AV decoder chip. This allowssimple and straightforward layout of signal paths.• A DSP is used for configuring speaker systems, with BassManagement, gain control, and the distance in 0.5-footincrements adjusted accurately for DVD-Audio. All theseparameters are available for SACD except for distance. It's alsopossible to choose "SMALL" for front speakers.• Signals of 2-channel Linear PCM sources (CD, for instance)may be set to bypass the DSP by the CD DIRECT switch toensure high-quality signal transfer.• Each of the six channels features a 192kHz/24-bit D/A converterthat accepts 192kHz PCM data and DSD (Direct Stream Digital)data directly. High-performance Super DAC (Burr-BrownPCM1738EG) is used for the front channels with DV-47Ai andDV-45A, and for all the six channels with the DV-59AVi.Moreover, the output from the DAC is a differential-currentconfiguration to suppress common-mode noise.• With the DV-59AVi and DV-47Ai, low-impedance capacitorsare used in the power supply to reduce noise.

Pure Audio On/Off (DV-59AVi)Pure Audio provides the optimal conditions for reproducinganalog audio. Turn the Pure Audio on, and the Elite DVDplayer automatically stops the signal transmission throughVideo output, HDMI, i.LINK, and Digital Audio outputs, andturns off the fluorescent display. This prevents the analog audiosignals from being affected by interference from those circuits.

*Pure Audio is activated when playback starts.

Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion (DV-F07/DV-C36)Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai)In the process of recording and mastering a CD, low-levelsignals — signals lower than LSB (Least Significant Bit) of aCD's 16-bit system — are removed. But the absence of low-level signals causes quantization noise, resulting in a steppedwaveform of converted analog signals — proof that reproducedsound is quite unlike the original. Hi-Bit Legato LinkConversion combines Pioneer-developed bit expansiontechnology with Legato Link for still better musicalreproduction. This conversion process results in a waveformwhich is both smoother and closer to the original thanconventional technology allows. The DV-59AVi and DV-47Aicome with Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO that upsamplesthe audio signals of CDs and DVDs to 176.4kHz (from44.1kHz) and 192kHz (from 48kHz or 96kHz), respectively.This processing extends the frequency response and improvestransient response for wide-range sound.

Jog/Joystick Remote Control (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai/DV-45A/DV-F07)The remote control for Elite DVD players featuresa jog dial and a joystick — the first for scan andother versatile playback, the second for navigatingGUI on-screen menus.

On-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface)The on-screen display helps you set up the environmentproperly. Interacting with and assisted by the on-screen displayon your TV, you can choose the GUI language, screen aspectratio, DVD camera angle, parental lock level, and many otherfunctions. Easy-to-follow GUI menus are logically layered topromote ease of use. With the DV-F07, you can control up to300 discs through GUI. The DV-59AVi, DV-47Ai and DV-45A come with advanced on-screen GUI that furthersimplifies the complicated DVD settings.

Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction (DV-59AVi, DV-45A*)To record an entire movie or similar content on DVD, datamust be compressed to fit the disc's 4.7GB capacity. Thisprocess reduces the color information (chroma signals) to halfthat of the original, causing Chroma Upsampling Errors —which translates into poor color resolution, or "color blur" ofthe reproduced pictures. With the Pioneer Elite DVD players, anew MPEG decoder effectively reduces the ChromaUpsampling Errors**, improving color fidelity and deliveringmuch truer-to-original pictures than is possible withconventional DVD players.

*Only with progressive scan output.

**Reduction of Chroma Upsampling Errors is conducted only when the player determines

that the loaded disc contains a movie source (24fps).

Super Fine Focus Digital Filter (DV-59AVi, DV-47Ai, DV-45A*)The Super Fine Focus Digital Filter sharply attenuatesunwanted high frequencies without removing necessary videofrequencies. This dramatically cuts video noise and boosts thehorizontal resolution to over 540 lines to provide detailed,sharp pictures.

*DV-45A: Applies to interlace signals only.

108MHz/12-bit Video D/A Converter (DV-47Ai)and 216MHz/14-bit Video D/A Converter (DV-59AVi) with NSV* Technology Thanks to the application of NoiseShaped Video* (Multi-bit Sigma-DeltaProcessing) Technology in combinationwith 8-times oversampling (108MHz),video noise (quantization noise) isspectrally shaped such that it occurs in ahigh frequency region where it can beeasily removed. Benefits are highlinearity and low noise.

The DV-59AVi, moreover, allows 16-timesoversampling (216MHz) for even better picture quality.

*"NSV" ("Noise Shaped Video") is a trademark of ANALOG DEVICES, INC.

Viterbi Decoder (DVD)Pioneer Elite DVD players feature two processors for accurateconversion. The DVD decoder functions to suppress errorsusing Viterbi Decoding: high-quality signals are sent from thedisc to the AV-1 MPEG decoder with superb reliability.• Viterbi RF Decoding ProcessThe Viterbi Decoder boasts the ability to read data recorded ondiscs with exceptional precision. TheViterbi Decoder makes statisticalcalculations based on current, past andfuture data, predicts probable transitionpoints, and performs waveform reshaping.Data is reproduced with high stability andaccuracy.

• Accurate Digital ServoThis system detects the degree of disc warpage from the readoutsignal and automatically optimizes the focus and tracking servogains, disc by disc, to reduce jitter and improve disc trackingability.

Versatile Parameters for Video Control

Designed to deliver the best possible performance, the VideoAdjust function features versatile image control for customizedpicture quality:

Progressive Motion: SLOW for static pictures, FASTfor fast-moving pictures.

NR: Included are YNR, CNR, QNR, MNR and BNRto reduce brightness, color, mosquito and block noise,respectively. Frame DNR allows accurate noise detection andelimination.

Sharpness: Allows well-focused, crisp images.Detail: Sharpens the edges between high-contrast

portions.Black/White level: You can independently adjust the

black level and white level for best contrast.Hue: Adjusts the overall color of a picture.Chroma level: Choose washed-out color or exaggerated,

oversaturated color, or anything in between.Chroma delay: Adjusts the timing between brightness

and color to produce clarity of detail, removing blurriness andcolor smears. (DV-59AVi and DV-47Ai: Progressive sourcesonly)

Gamma correction: Adjusts gradations by increasing orreducing the black level.

Black setup: Dark areas don't look muddy. You can seedetail in dark scenes from progressive as well as interlace images.

Fine Focus: Sharpens or unsharpens the image.Contrast: Sets the peak white level of the picture to

stress or mute the difference between black level and white level.Brightness: Adjusts the black level to provide an

accurate image.HDMI Color: Adjusts the overall color intensity in the

HDMI video signal (select between Standard and Enhanced).HDMI Detail: Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the

HDMI video signal.Moreover, you can adjust picture images to your liking —

(TV (CRT), PDP and PROFESSIONAL with the DV-59AVi(analog video output) and the DV-47Ai; DIRECT, NATURALand ENHANCED with the DV-59AVi (HDMI output);NORMAL, SPORTS and ART with the DV-F07) — and storethree sets of combined parameters in memory.

0dB

Analog Playback Filter

ATT

EN

UAT

ION

FREQUENCY MHz

Video Noise Floor with no NSV™

Video Noise Floor after NSV™

Combined Noise Reduction by NSV and Analog Filter

DVD Decoder Chip with ViterbiRF Decoding Processing

Technologies for VersatileImage Control

DV-59AVi DV-47Ai DV-45A DV-F07** DV-C36Progressive Motion

NR (Noise Reduction)

4)

Mosquito NR (MNR)

Block NR (BNR)

Frame Digital NR (DNR) 3)

Digital Y NR 2)

Sharpness 1) 3) 2)

Detail 3)

Black/White Level

Hue

Chroma Level

Chroma Delay 2) 2) 3) 2)

Gamma Correction 3) 2)

Black Setup

Fine Focus

Contrast

Brightness

HDMI Color 5)

HDMI Detail 5)

Technologies forAstounding Sound Realism Easy Operation

Main menu : various settings are navigatedon-screen (DV-47Ai and DV-45A)

Easy-to-follow navigation on multicolor screens (DV-47Ai)

DV-F07 Remote Control

2120

• Control via KeyboardUsing F1-F5 keys and the numeric keypad on a PC keyboard,you can choose modes and efficiently enter text for disc titlesand artist names from a keyboard.

• Combining Audio with VideoWhen you combine two of the DV-F07, you can set one tooutput an audio signal and the other to output a video signal.This lets you enjoy video against the music or sound effect ofyour choice, or listen to music against the image of your choice.

• Playback Control from External RS-232C CommanderThe built-in RS-232C communications port allows externalcontrol of setup and playback functions using RS-232Ccommands.

5-Disc Carousel Playback (DV-C36)The Elite DV-C36 offers 5-disc continuos play, 24-track/chapter programmed play, and other versatile play modes.Here are the special three that boost ease of use tremendously.

• Disc SensorThe presence or absence of a disc on each tray is automaticallydetected and memorized as you power off the player. Becausetrays without discs are skipped during play, discs are accessed athigher speed.

• CD ModeTurn the CD Mode on and then only CDs on the carousel areplayed back in sequence, with DVDs and VCDs ignored even ifthey're loaded. The CD Mode improves CD's sound quality byswitching off the video output circuit.

• Open and Exchange-Open ModesOpen Mode stops the play of a current disc and rotates thedisc's tray toward the front, while the carousel is pushed out, tolet you change discs. Press the SKIP button while the carouselis out, and then the turntable rotates in steps of 72 degrees, tolet you change all five discs in sequence.

Exchange-Open Mode lets you change four discswithout stopping the playback of a disc in play. At the press ofthe "EXCHANGE" button, the carousel is pushed out, withtwo non-playing trays up front. Press the DISC SKIP buttonand the remaining two trays are positioned forward as thecarousel makes a turn. Changing discs is quick and easy.

HDMI™ Terminal (DV-59AVi*) The DV-59AVi features HDMI™(High Definition Multimedia Interface),an uncompressed, all-digital audio/videointerface, which is the first industry-supported unit of its kind.Its benefits over conventional terminals include:

• A high bit rate, up to 2.2Gbps for HDTV, for processinglarge amounts of uncompressed, high-quality data for bothvideo and audio signals.

• Ensured lossless transmission for high picture and soundquality, as signals remain in a pure digital state, without D/A orA/D conversion.

• Transmission of both video and audio signals through a singlecable, and with much smaller plugs than DVI, which handlesvideo signals only.

HDMI is compatible with the pixel counts of all the currentATSC digital television formats, and supports up to eightchannels of audio**. Pioneer's latest Elite Plasma Display Panelsalso come with HDMI interfaces.

*This unit has been designed to be compliant with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia

Interface) Version 1.0. Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI

connection may result in unreliable signal transfer.

**The DV-59AVi allows output of Linear PCM (2-channel) and compressed audio (Dolby

Digital, DTS, and MPEG).

i.LINK (IEEE1394) (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai) Today's sophisticated multi-channel audio recordingsdeliver a new level of sound quality unlike anything that came before. In order to deliver these new digitalsignals, new methods of transmission were developed. i.LINKconnectivity allows you to simplify your system and expand itsperformance at the same time. It's an advanced digital interfacethat provides an avenue for the transmission of DVD-Audioand SACD (Super Audio CD) music. In addition, i.LINKstreamlines connection between the source player and thereceiver. What used to take up to six different connections toachieve, i.LINK handles with one simple digital connection.

i.LINK and are the trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Advantages• Easy operation

- A single i.LINK cable can deliver multichannel digital audio,as well as control and other types of data.

- Transmission of DVD-Video, SACD, CD, VCD, DVD-RW, and MP3 data is supported.

- Automatic output selection, auto play and input selection inconjunction with the VSX-59TXi or VSX-56TXi PioneerElite Receiver.

Condition Memory (DVD) (DV-F07/DV-C36)Load a disc, and the player automatically recalls the set ofplayback parameters you've selected for it — aspect ratio,soundtrack, subtitle, and OSD position. Once you'vememorized the conditions for a disc, the Elite DVD players willidentify the disc each time you play it and start playback in theconditions selected. Conditions for up to 15 discs with the DV-C36 and 100 with the DV-F07 can be memorized. Setupis as simple as pressing the "CONDITION" button whenyou're through viewing a disc. Memory is managed on theLRU (Least Recently Used) basis: the data (condition) for thedisc that is not recalled longest is automatically erased to makeroom to store the data (condition) of a new disc.

Continue Play Memory (DVD/VCD) (DV-F07/DV-C36)When you interrupt play of a disc, Continue Play Memory(Last Memory) lets you store in memory the last settings for it —aspect ratio, soundtrack, subtitle, and other parameters — as wellas the location where you left off. So, the next time you play thedisc, you can resume play from the same point, using the samesettings. For additional convenience, the settings in memory arenot disturbed even if you have played other DVDs and adjustedsettings in the interim; they are kept for instant recall. You canstore the last settings for up to five DVDs and one VCD.

* Continue Play Memory will be cleared once a loaded VCD is removed.

Custom-File 300-DVD/CD Playback (DV-F07)The DV-F07 is the world's first 300+1 DVD/CD changer.Couple two of them, and you can even control an incredible601 discs — DVDs, CDs and combinations. In addition, itcan play back CD-R and CD-RW discs you make on your own.Ease of use is enhanced with GUI (Graphical User Interface)allowing access and control of up to 300 discs.

• Auto UpdateAt the touch of a button, all loaded discs are automaticallygiven unique identities (addresses) by type (DVD or CD) andcontents (TOC and CD Text). It makes possible a number ofconveniences.

• Disc IdentificationEach disc — that is, its disc title and the artist's name — isidentified not by a slot number in the rack but its contents

stored in memory. So even when you move a disc from one slotto another, its title and artist name remain identified.

• Title Input by Mouse or PC KeyboardYou can conveniently and efficiently enter disc titles, artistnames, and custom file names for "data retrieval" using a PCkeyboard or computer mouse*.

*Neither a PC keyboard nor a mouse is included in the package.

• On-Screen Disc Management SystemYou can display lists of identified discs and artist names on-screen and select the desired disc using a PC mouse or ajoystick. You can sort discs by title or artist name for easysearch of a wanted disc.

• Custom FilingThe custom filing gives organization to your DVD/CD library.Refer to page 36 for details. With the DV-F07, you can divide300 loaded discs into twenty groups or custom files (ten foraudio, ten for video), each holding up to 300 discs. You can givea name of up to 12 letters to each of the twenty files for displayon the screen and selection from the menu.

• Menu Selection and Track Programming by MouseYou can control the player using a computer mouse. At a click,a menu with a list of icons for play appears on the screen.Using the setup menu, you can adjust various parameters of theplayer. Moreover, you can program tracks from DVDs andCDs using the mouse and on-screen menus.

Pressing SUB SETUP Key

Text Auto UpdateCustomTitle ArtistDisc

4 CD

DEL

OK

R

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ +–a * /456

789bcdefg i jklmnopqr stuvw yx z

!

Type

”#$%&‘ ( ) , . : ;<=>?@[ \ ]^_ ' | ~0123

Chara SUB SETUP

CursorExitENTER Select

CLEAR Delete Return

Text Auto UpdateCustom

Title ArtistDisc

DEL

OK

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ +–a * /456

789bcdefgh i jklmnopqr stuvw yx z

!

Type

”#$%&‘ ( ) , . : ;<=>?@[ \ ]^_ ' | ~0123

Search: J

ReturnChara SUB SETUPExitENTER Select

Character Input-2 T itle/Artist Search

Text Auto UpdateCustomTitle Artist

1 DVD Silver Skies Matt Jones2 DVD Someone2Hold S. Benak3 VCD Dance Coll. Various

5 CD Live at Roxy! Exhibition

TypeDisc

4 DVD

Item SUB SETUP

PageExitENTER Input

PLAY Play


Title ArtistType

CDVCD

DiscDVD

ReturnMove SUB SETUPExitENTER Select

Character Input-1 Format Search

Disc Number Search

1 DVD Silver Skies Matt Jones

STOP

Next

CancelENTER Input

Text Auto Update: AddCustom

Move

T itle ArtistypeDisc T


Title ArtistType

51–100

151–200201–250251–300

Disc1–50

101–150

ReturnMove SUB SETUPExitENTER Select

Inputs and Outputs

Versatile Playback Functions

Last Memory: goesdirectly to the scene you last watched.

Last Memory with Review Mode: lets you review previously viewed scene, then quickly start watching from where you left off.

A few scenes before The scene where you left off

A few scenes before

Fast-forwardplay

Start

DVI

1-9/16"(39.5mm)

13/16"(20.9mm)

HDMI

Text Auto Update

Title Artist1℘

℘℘℘

℘DVD Silver Skies Matt Jones

2 DVD Someone2Hold S. Benak3 VCD Dance Coll. Various4 DVD Rook　　　　　　James Wilson

68 DVD Luna LaLa Rina Selene

TypeDiscR

ReturnMove SUB SETUP ExitENTER Sort

Page SEARCHMODE Search

Custom: Video 4

2322

REMOTE CONTROLS

ABCDEFGHI

JKLM

N

O

P

DV-59AVi

3-3/8"11/16"

1-9/16"13-3/8"

1/8"10-9/16"1-3/4"7-7/16"1-3/8"

16-9/16"4-1/16"

10-15/16"

ø2-3/16"

3/4"5/8"

2-1/2"1/4"

1-9/16"13-3/8"

1/8"10-9/16"1-9/16"7-5/8"1-3/8"

16-9/16"2-11/16"

10-15/16"

ø1-15/16"

1/4"3/16"

DV-47Ai

85mm18mm40mm

340mm2.5mm

268.5mm44.5mm189mm35mm

420mm103mm278mm

ø55mm

18.5mm18.5mm

3-3/8"15/16"1-9/16"13-3/8"

1/8"10-9/16"1-3/4"7-7/16"1-3/8"

16-9/16"4-5/16"

10-15/16"

ø2-3/16"

3/4"5/8"

85mm24mm40mm

340mm2.5mm

269mm44.5mm189mm35mm

420mm109mm278mm

ø55mm

18.5mm16.5mm

DV-45A

63mm6mm

40mm340mm2.5mm

268.5mm39.5mm194mm35mm

420mm69mm

278mm

ø50mm

6mm4mm

DV-C36

110mm 4-5/16"11/16"1-9/16"13-3/8"

1/8"14-7/16"2-11/16"10-3/16"1-9/16"

16-9/16"5-1/16"14-3/4"

ø2-3/16"

3/4"5/8"

18mm40mm

340mm3mm

366mm69mm

258mm39mm

420mm128mm375mm

ø55mm

18.5mm16.5mm

DV-F07

165mm 6-1/2"1-1/8"2-3/8"13-3/8"3/16"

16-5/8"2-5/16"

10-11/16"3-5/8"

1/16"18-1/8"7-5/8"

17-1/16"

ø2-3/16"

3/4"5/8"

29mm60mm

340mm4mm

422mm58.5mm272mm91.5mm

460mm1mm

194mm434mm

ø55mm

18.5mm16.5mm

DIMENSIONS

DV-59AVi

DV-C36 DV-F07

DV-47Ai/DV-45A

SETUP

DISPLAY ANGLEAUDIO SUBTITLE

MENU

TOP MENU

MULTI SPEED

RETURN

PLAY MODE SURROUD

CLEAR

ENTER

VOLUME TV

FUNC

VIDEOADJUST

V.ADJ FL

DIMMER JOG MODE

JOG

OPEN/CLOSE

VXX2839DVD PLAYER

TV CONTROL

CHANNEL

— — — —— ———

HOME MENU

DISPLAY ANGLEAUDIO SUBTITLE

MENU

TOP MENU

MULTI SPEED

RETURN

PLAY MODE SURROUD

CLEAR

ENTER

VOLUME TV

FUNC

VIDEOADJUST

V.ADJ FL

DIMMER JOG MODE

JOG

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD PLAYER

TV CONTROL

CHANNEL

REAR PANELS

DV-C36

VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y PB PR

VIDEOOUT

SELECT

AUDIO OUT

1

LR

2

DIGITAL OUT

OPT CONTROL

IN

AC IN

DV-F07

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

VIDEO SELECT

Y PB PR

COMPONENTVIDEO OUT

OUT

IN

AUDIO

R L

CONTROL

DIGITAL

CD-DECKSYNCHRO

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OPT.OUT

SLAVE

MASTER

MASTER-SLAVECONTROL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y PB PR

DV-45A

OUTIN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIOOUT

AUDIOOUT(2ch)

S-VIDEOOUT

VIDEOOUT

L

R

L

RFRONT SURROUND

AUDIO OUT(5.1CH)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

DV-47Ai

DV-59AVi

OUTIN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

CONTROL DIGITAL AUDIOOUT

AUDIOOUT(2ch)

S-VIDEOOUT

VIDEOOUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

R

L

RFRONT SURROUND

AUDIO OUT(5.1CH)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Y2121

PB PR

(AUDIO)

S400

1Y

LL

RRPRPB

21 2

S-VIDEOOUT

VIDEOOUTCONTROL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUTIN

DIGITAL AUDIOOUT

AUDIO OUT(5.1ch)

AUDIOOUT(2ch) FRONT

S400

SURROUNDCENTER

SUBWOOFER

COAXIAL

OPTICALHDMI OUT

(AUDIO)

• High-quality transmission- PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) enables jitter-free

transmission.• Network compatibility

- Supports S400 (400MB/sec.) transmission speed.- Two 4-pin connectors.- Connection with A&M Protocol (Audio & Music Data

Transmission Protocol) equipment to enable the transmissionof audio data and MIDI data on an IEEE1394 bus.

- DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection)encryption to provide for digital connections betweencomponents.

Audio/Video Connections

On its rear panel, each Pioneer Elite DVD player is providedwith an array of inputs and outputs for digital and analogsources. This means there are many ways to improve, upgradeand expand your home theater system.

Dolby Digital/Linear PCM digital outputs (optical andcoaxial) can be connected to the matching inputs on a DTS-compatible amplifier or receiver for DTS (Digital TheaterSystem). You can customize your system's configurationaccording to your home theater environment.

The component video output provides the highest levelof picture quality. It keeps the video output from a DVD in itsthree separate components — PR, PB and Y. This format,which is standard in professional video, delivers color imageswith much higher precision and definition than the commoncomposite video output used in consumer video products.Degradation due to interference is kept to a minimum. Youenjoy a picture practically free of noise, improved color fidelityand high color purity.

An analog audio input and a coaxial digital input (DV-F07)allow you to combine the image from a loaded DVD with thesound from an external source like a CD.

Three types of video output terminals — component, Sand composite — make it possible to connect a Pioneer DVDplayer direct with a wide variety of projection monitors, andeven to supply video signals to five display monitors.

An S-Video input and a composite video input (DV-F07) let you combine the audio from a loaded CD withthe image from an external source like a VCR.

Stainless Stabilizing Plate and TripleLayered Chassis (DV-59AVi/DV-47Ai)The Stainless Stabilizing Plate improves the stability of the discdriving mechanism, while the Triple Layered Chassis reducesspurious vibrations. The sum total is better signal readoutaccuracy, leading to significant improvement in video and audioquality.

The DV-59AVi, moreover, comes with a new TripleLayered Chassis with increased isolation of components fromvibration for even higher sound and picture quality.

Z-Concept for Higher Musical SignalTransfer AccuracyPioneer developed the Z-Concept as an integral approach toimproving the performance of digital conversion in the timedomain for higher musical signal transfer accuracy. Thisapproach ensures that data is read out from a disc, signals aretransmitted from circuit to circuit, and the digital signals areconverted into analog, all with significantly improved accuracy.In other words, the Z-Concept achieves three objectives:

Stable signal detection;Accurate signal transmission; andJitter-free D/A conversion.

New Triple Layered Chassis (DV-59AVi)

Elaborate MechanicalConstruction

Z-Concept Diagram

DV-59AVi DV-47Ai DV-45A DV-C36 DV-F07HDMI Output 1 Component Video Output 1* 1* 1* 1* 1*6-Channel Audio Output Yes* Yes* Yes*Coaxial Digital Output 1* 1* 1* 1* 1*Optical Digital Output 1 1 1 1 1S-Video Output 2* 2* 1* 1* 1*Composite Video Output 2* 2* 1* 1* 1*Audio Output 1* 1* 1* 2* 1*Coaxial Digital Input 1*S-Video Input 1*Video Input* 1*Audio Input 1*i.LINK (IEEE 1394) 2 2 * Gold Plated

2524

neutralize the sound field of the listening space.The VSX-59TXi, VSX-56TXi, and VSX-54TX,

moreover, come with an upgraded version of this technologicalwonder — Advanced MCACC with 3-dimensionalcompensation. In addition to sound pressure level andfrequency response, the Advanced MCACC applies "time axis"in measuring the listening environment's acoustic characteristicsand in applying frequency response compensation. This enablesthe system to distinguish between direct sound and roomreverberation, resulting in even more precise, minuteadjustment of frequency response for human ears. TheAdvanced MCACC also features "X-Curve Compensation" offrequency response — a living-room sized version of aninternational frequency response standard (ISO2969) used fordesigning movie theaters and dubbing suites.

With the aid of a microphone, included in thepackage, the MCACC measures the response fromeach speaker and performs the following processes:

(1) Checking the absence (or presence) of connected speakersThe system checks which speakers — center, surround,surround back speakers, and/or subwoofer — are connectedto the A/V receiver.

(2) Detecting speaker size (large or small) Bass sound for a small speaker is diverted to a large speakeror subwoofer.

(3) Equalizing the differences of speaker distance from thelistening point Electronically-generated sound delays, as well as thosecaused by speaker distance gaps, are compensated for.

(4) Neutralizing the differences insound pressure levelGaps among channels are limitedto ±0.5dB or less.

(5) Compensating for timbre differences The frequency response of each speaker is measured andadjusted for all nine (VSX-59TXi) or five bands (VSX-56TXi, VSX-54TX, and VSX-52TX). This iscompleted with the original "Envelop Compensation"applied technology, which ensures optimum timbre-matching with minimum phase variations among channels.

(6) Time-axis compensation (VSX-59TXi/VSX-56TXi/VSX-54TX)A revolutionary, new function integrated into AdvancedMCACC. Acoustic treatment can be point-controlled,either manually or automatically, along range that is doublethe width of the Standard MCACC, or between 0msec and160msec points — by units of 20msec between 0msec and80msec points. Minute adjustment allows you to create anideal sound field according to the acoustic characteristics ofvarious listening environments.

* Room reverberation data, measured by Advanced MCACC, can be checked on the OSD.

(7) X-Curve Compensation (VSX-59TXi)This newly-applied technology not only calibrates thephysical tonal balance, but also corrects for the humanbrain's interpretation of sound as it is affected by the roomsize. The result is perfectly flat frequency response.

With all the Elite A/V receivers, you can manually fine-tunethe frequency responses of individual speakers according to taste.

THX CertifiedTHX is a Lucasfilm Ltd. program created toachieve maximum accuracy in the reproductionof movie sound. Movie soundtracks arerecorded on a large "dubbing stage" usingprofessional equipment. For a soundtrack to be reproducedaccurately at home, special technologies are required. That'sbecause your "video room" is much smaller than a movietheater and is acoustically live. What's more, your home theatersystem uses speakers that are quite different from those found intheaters — and there are only six of them. Finally, when you'reat home you sit much closer to the speakers than when you'rein a theater. Until now these differences meant you missed thepower, thrill, and emotion of a good movie when you watched

Acoustic Calibration by MCACC

Calibration

After Calibration

Speaker sizes, distance from listener to speaker, and timbre of speakers are equalized.

Before Calibration

Speaker distance, frequency response, and sound pressure level are all uneven.

The sound field is automatically measured using the supplied mic.

Speaker sizes and number of speakers are automatically detected.

CALIBRATIONMIC

CALIBRATIONMIC

Comparison of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Compensation

2-Dimensional Compensation

Level

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FrequencyTime

Sound Pressure Level and Frequency Response Measured along Time Axis

A Highly Reverberant RoomA Room with No Reverberation

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63.062.061.060.059.058.057.056.055.054.053.0

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Time (msec)63 125 250500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k

63.062.061.060.059.058.057.056.055.054.053.0

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150 160140130120110100

*Graphic images of the listening space's reverberation frequency response, measured by Advanced MCACC, can be displayed on a PC screen via RS-232C output, with specialized software.

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Automatic Compensation of SoundPressure Level

Home Theater Sound

Advanced Highlights of Pioneer's2004/2005 Elite Receivers• Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic CalibrationSystem)• MCACC• THX Ultra2 Certified• THX Select Certified• THX Surround EX• Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional • DTS NEO:6• DTS 96/24• Dolby Digital EX• Dolby Pro Logic IIx• Dolby Pro Logic II• 32-bit Digital Processing by "SHARC Melody Ultra" andMotorola 48-bit Processing DSP• Ultra Digital Core Engine• Dual Digital Core Engine• 96kHz/24-bit A/D converters for all 7.1 channels or stereochannels• 192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown D/A converter• Component Video Input/Output Connections• Component Video Input Assign• Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET Power Amplifier• 3-D Space Frame Construction• Symmetrical Power Train Design• Pioneer Video Converter• Advanced Surround• i.LINK (IEEE1394)• USB Interface

A New Concept in SoundWorking closely with AIR Studios soundengineers in the UK and George Lucas'sSkyWalker Ranch in the U.S., the Pioneer team employedrevolutionary processes in order to take your home soundsystem to the level of a professional sound studio. Professionalsound engineers always start with three principles to achievehigh fidelity recording and replay: quality reproduction,precision reproduction and artistic reproduction. Pioneeradapted this professional procedure to the design process so thatthe Pioneer Elite A/V receivers would recreate unprecedentedaudio fidelity in your home. This includes the best availableaudio components, measuring and calibrating the system with amicrophone, and final sound tuning to preserve the originalemotional elation of the music. With the professional masterreference sound quality of Pioneer Elite receivers, a concert athome has never been so spectacular.

True Visionaries:Sir George Martin and AIR StudiosThe best sound engineersat one of the bestrecording studios in theworld contributed anunquestionable amount of expertise to this revolutionary multi-channel stereophonic amplifier. The founder of AIR Studios isSir George Martin, legendary Beatles producer and AcademyAward-nominated composer — one of music's most versatileand imaginative talents. Established in 1969 in London, AIRStudios is now a state-of-the-art recording complex withmatchless facilities for film scoring, rock, pop, classical andorchestral work, postproduction and live events. Many of theworld's most popular and renowned musical talents haveworked in this unique and inspirational recording environment.

Advanced Multi-Channel AcousticCalibration System (VSX-59TXi/VSX-56TXi/VSX-54TX)Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System(VSX-52TX)The Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System(MCACC) is Pioneer's revolutionary answer tothe dreams of stay-at-home movie and musicfans. The world's first fully automated acoustic calibrationsystem, the MCACC provides a studio-quality, multichannellistening environment by making delicate adjustments to

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Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional(WMA9 Pro) (VSX-59TXi)The VSX-59TXi is the first in the world to incorporate aWMA9 Pro decoder, the first surround sound codingtechnology for the Web — developed by Pioneer with technicalcooperation from Microsoft. When connected to a multi-channel-equipped PC, you are able to enjoy high-resolutionstereo (96kHz/24-bit) or 5.1-channel surround audio at 128k-768kbps compression rates. At any given bit rate, 5-channelWMA9 Pro will bring you higher fidelity than other soundcompression algorithms thanks to the latest audio codectechnology.

*Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Dolby Digital EX The Pioneer Elite A/V receivers come with the Dolby DigitalEX decoder. This technology features its capability of decodingthe latest theater sound sources for a 6.1-channel output — 5.1channel plus a back surround channel. The additionalsurround sound from behind the listener gives the extra sense ofdimensional detail and intensified involvement.

DTS 96/24DTS 96/24 is the first compressed surround format technologyto support high sound resolution of 96kHz and 24 bits andmultichannel capabilities, which was applied for a Pioneer EliteA/V receiver, the VSX-49TXi, for the first time in the world.

Advantages• DTS 96/24 can deliver 5.1 channels in 96/24 along with full-motion video, for feature film soundtracks and music programson DVD-Video whereas 96/24 has been available on DVD-Video in only two channels, and with video limitations.• DTS 96/24 can also be used on DVD-Audio discs where aDTS 96/24 track can be placed in the video zone, so thatpeople without DVD-Audio players can enjoy multichannel96/24 quality using their DVD-Video players. • The DTS 96/24 soundtrack is fully backward-compatiblewith all existing DTS decoders, which will deliver up to48kHz/24 bits.

Main Features(1) Reproduces high-quality sound, exactly as recorded on 96kHz,24-bit master tapes at the most advanced recording studios.

(2) Full backward compatibility with A/V amplifiers and DVD-Video players equipped with conventional DTSdecoders, allowing playback of existing DTS recordings onthese devices with the same high sound quality.

(3) High-quality DTS 96/24 sound reproduction using anexisting DVD-Video player (with DTS digital outputs)connected via digital cable to a DTS 96/24 A/V amp.

(4) The DTS 96/24 format enables high-quality multi-channel

sound reproduction at 96kHz and 24 bits through 5.1 channels,without any degradation in the high picture quality of theDVD-Video format, thanks to its low compression rate ofaudio signals. DVD-Video movies or music can be enjoyedwith a quality of sound approaching that of DVD-Audio andSACD.

DTS-ES DTS-ES utilizes an additional rear channel to create a true 3-dimensional surround field. In a cinema, this surround backchannel was created by matrixing the left back and right backchannels, just as early surround formats used by a matrix fieldto create front center channel sound.

When a film soundtrack is transferred to DVD, a matrixed backchannel automatically appears in the 5.1-channel format. DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 takes advantages of the greater bandwidth ofDTS technology to create a discrete center back channel. Thischannel is captured with a new generation of decoders like theone built into Pioneer Elite receivers. The advantages of thissystem are clear:

• Discrete back channels can be played, restoring the leftsurround and right surround as independent.

• A back channel is always matrixed in the left surroundand right surround on 5.1 soundtracks.

• It's fully compatible with any DTS-ES or 5.1-channelrecordings.

DTS NEO:6The conventional matrix decoder derives a center channel and amono surround channel from a matrix-encoded two-channelsource. It delivers better sound than a simple matrix, because itincludes steering logic to improve separation, but the monaural,band-limited surround can be disappointing to usersaccustomed to discrete multi-channel surround sound. DTSNEO:6 provides significant improvement over the conventionaltechnology. It conducts matrix decoding to provide up to sixfull-band channels from matrix-encoded stereo sources. With6.1-channel or 5.1-channel systems, DTS NEO:6 will derive sixor five separate channels, respectively, corresponding to thestandard home-theater speaker layouts. (The 0.1ch subwooferchannel is generated by bass management in the pre amp orreceiver).

DTS NEO:6 can steer a single channel or separatelysteer channels in various ways, to deliver multi-channel soundwithout losing the quality of the original. In addition to"Cinema mode" suited for movie sources, DTS NEO:6 offers"Music mode", which delivers natural multi-channel surroundsound from non-matrix-encoded stereo sources.

The VSX-59TXi is the world's first A/V receiver thatprocesses DTS NEO:6 at 96kHz sampling rate with 24-bit highresolution, which is enabled by a high-performance "UltraDigital Core Engine" (see page 29).

it at home. Now Pioneer and Lucasfilm have teamed up tobring the full glory of realistic cinema sound to the comfort andconvenience of your home.

Pioneer Elite THX/DTS/Dolby Digital A/V receivers offer:

THX Re-Equalization™: A movie theater is large andacoustically dead, so specialized speakers are used, and typicallyplaced far from viewers. Since a soundtrack is recorded forreproduction in such an environment, it sounds overly brilliantwhen played at home. THX Re-Equalization compensates forthis acoustic difference by achieving smoother high-frequencyresponse.

THX Adaptive Decorrelation™: When surroundspeakers play back a mono sound, it often seems to come fromone side rather than enveloping you from all sides as in atheater. THX Adaptive Decorrelation helps to correct for thisinaccuracy by restoring spaciousness on surround signals.

THX Timbre Matching™: Surround sound shouldenvelop the viewer smoothly and seamlessly. Nothing is moredistracting than when sounds jump from one speaker toanother. By improving the front/surround matching, THXTimbre Matching ensures smooth movement of surroundsound.

THX Bass Peak Level Management™: Some DolbyDigital soundtracks produce bass peaks that are undesirable in ahome theater environment. THX Bass Peak Level Managementallows you to control maximum peak levels and properly adjustthem to your home theater system.

THX Loudspeaker Position Time Alignment™: Thisfeature lets you equalize differences in the distances betweenindividual loudspeakers and your listening position. Equalizingthese distances ensures both precise synchronization of theoutputs from all speakers and seamless continuity of thesoundfield.

THX Surround EXTHX Surround EX — Dolby Digital Surround EX is a jointdevelopment of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division ofLucasfilm Ltd. In a movie theater, film soundtracks encodedwith Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able toreproduce an extra channel — Surround Back — which hasbeen added during the mixing of the program. Becausecurrently available Dolby Digital has 5.1 channels — front left,front center, front right, surround right, surround left andsubwoofer channels — Dolby Digital Surround EX offers 7.1channels.

Encoded on special DVD movie releases, the SurroundBack channel places sounds behind the listener. This additionalchannel allows more detailed imaging behind the listener andbrings more depth, spacious ambience and sound localizationthan ever before. When released on the home consumermarket, movies that were created using the Dolby DigitalSurround EX technology bear a Dolby Digital Surround EXlogo on the packaging. The Pioneer Elite A/V receivers — allwith the THX Surround EX logo — can faithfully reproducethis new technology in the home in the THX Surround EXmode.

THX Ultra2 CertificationPioneer is proud to have developed the world'sfirst product with THX Ultra2 certification,and of course, the technology is incorporated inthe latest A/V receiver, the VSX-59TXi. Theoriginal THX Ultra was specified mainly for analog sources inDolby Pro Logic, but the specification for THX Ultra2 isentirely revised for adopting recent high-quality digital formatssuch as DTS and Dolby Digital. THX Ultra2 is the nextgeneration of THX Certification that ensures optimumplayback of all multi-channel music and movie formats.

In the new specification, there are two new modes inaddition to the existing THX Cinema and THX Surround EX.They take advantage of THX new technology of THX ASA(Advanced Speaker Array).

THX Ultra2 Cinema: An advanced version of THXSurround EX allows non-Surround EX encoded, Dolby Digital5.1 and DTS 5.1 material to be played back over the THXconfiguration of seven speakers. The benefit is that, with awider sweet spot, everyone watching the program can enjoy amore enveloping and stable surround field.

THX Music Mode: This mode is for all music material,including 5.1 encoded music.

THX Ultra2/Ultra vs. THX SelectCreated originally as a studio reference monitoring tool, THXcombines Lucasfilm Ltd. entertainment expertise with superiorproduct design by major electronics manufacturers. The result:the ultimate home theater experience.

THX Ultra2 (VSX-59TXi) is the next generation THXcertification that ensures optimum playback of all multi-channel music and movie formats.

THX Select (VSX-56TXi, VSX-54TX, and VSX-52TX)is more suited to the size and listening distances of most livingrooms. It accurately reflects the demands of modern programmaterial, based on a fresh examination of the requirements ofmulti-channel digital audio.

SURROUNDBACK FIELD

LOW FREQUENCYEFFECT

SURROUND FIELDLEFT

PRESENCE FIELD

Front: Forms the basis of a sound field as the system's main channels.Center: Clearly localizes dialog and vocals.

Surround Back: Ensures continuity of surround sound, adding depth to the soundstage.

SURROUND FIELDRIGHT

Subwoofer: Enhances suspense and psychological tension with low-frequency sound effects.

Surround: Enhances surround sound by adding depth to the sound field and emphasizing the sense of motion.

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32-bit Digital Processing by "SHARC MelodyUltra" and Motorola 48-bit Processing DSPThe VSX-59TXi comes with two SHARC Melody Ultra DSPs —the latest DSP from Analogue Devices Inc. featuring true 32-bitquality — and Motorola 48-bit processing DSP with aboutdouble the precision of conventional DSPs. The combination ofthe high-performance DSPs has enabled 32-bit digitalprocessing. The result: compatibility with all the latest surroundformats and improved decoding capability.

Ultra Digital Core Engine (VSX-59TXi)The VSX-59TXi benefits frompowerful, state-of-the-art Motorola andSharc processors. Both Sharc andMotorola processors are used in proaudio gear for their exceptionalperformance.

The VSX-59TXi has two dual-core Sharc ADSP21065L 32-bit floating point processors andone Motorola DSP56367 48-bit-processing/150MIPSprocessor.

With optimum processing power and decodingtechnology enabled by the Pioneer-exclusive "Ultra DigitalCore Engine" design, the VSX-59TXi is the world's firstreceiver to provide 96kHz/24-bit superior-quality processing forthe THX Ultra2 specification, DTS 96/24, and Dolby ProLogic IIx, as well as WMA9 Pro decoding.

Dual Digital Core Engine The VSX-56TXi and VSX-54TX come equipped with dual 150MIPS Digital DSPs manufactured by Motorola Inc. Originallydeveloped as a surround-sound decoder for movie theaters, theMotorola DSP (C56367) ensures unmatched sound quality andextremely high reliability. One DSP is responsible for decodingsound sources. The other works for post-processing, MCACCand other functions, ensuring highly efficient processing.

Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET withDriver Amplifier ModulePower amplification in all seven channels is performed byAdvanced Direct Energy MOS FETs featuring superiorproperties such as high stability, low energy loss and ultra-linearpower response. The device features a built-in temperaturecompensating function for bias circuitry to minimize thedeviation of the bias point and avoid sound degradation it cancause. Each unit is laser-trimmed to calibrate its bias point foruniform sensitivity. This ensures consistent sound quality formultichannel applications.

The Drive Amplifier Module allows the improved MOSFETs to deliver stable sound imaging, high definition and finedetail, and superior driving of low impedances. The module

itself drives voltage with extremely low distortion, while itsconstant current output circuitry regulates the bias point withhigh stability.

The combination of the Direct Energy MOS FETs andDriver Amplifier Module results in constant "transconductance"(idle drain current), which means that music is reproducedwithout losing its power and dynamism even at the highest levels.

96kHz/24-bit ADCs and 192kHz/24-bit DACsThe key to high resolution is maintaining a perfect signal frominput to output. That's why the Pioneer Elite A/V receiversutilize 96kHz/24-bit ADCs and 192kHz/24-bit DACs — oneDAC for all the eight channels with the VSX-59TXi, VSX-56TXiand VSX-54TX — to ensure your sound is reproduced with thehighest possible clarity and fidelity.

The VSX-59TXi, moreover, features high-performanceBurr Brown DACs (PCM1704), specially selected for Pioneer,and comes with eight pieces of high-performance 192kHz/24-bit ADCs — one for each channel. Besides ensuring thehigh-quality sound for multi-channel sources, this advancedarchitecture improves the sound quality of 2-channel sources,with four ADCs assigned to each channel.

Stable Cast-Iron Base by TAOC (VSX-59TXi)Sustaining the 74 lbs. cabinet of the VSX-59TXi is the Stable Cast-Iron Base,which was jointly developed by Pioneerand Aisin Takaoka Co., Ltd., amanufacturer of TAOC-brand audioequipment parts and devices. Made of highcarbon cast iron, the base boasts 10-times higher dampingability than those made of ordinary steel, and significantlyreduces unwanted vibration both inside and outside the cabinetto deliver astounding bass sound quality. The Stable Cast IronBase is firmly fixed to the 3-D Space Frame thanks to Pioneer'spatent-pending technology, which uses 15 attachment points.

High-Performance Devicesfor Superior Sound Quality

Transient Response

Conventional MOS FET New Direct Energy MOS FET

Innovations in Constructionand Materials

Dolby Pro Logic IIxThe Elite A/V receivers come with Dolby ProLogic IIx. This latest Dolby technology is thefirst to provide 7.1-channel surround sound from stereo or 5.1-channel sources, for the most natural and seamless surroundsound experience. The units process Dolby Pro Logic IIx at96kHz sampling rate with 24-bit resolution.

Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an advanced version ofthe original. Pro Logic matrix decodes theDolby Surround signal and creates Front Right,Front Center, Front Left, and monaural Surround, but theSurround channel is limited in separation and frequencyresponse.

Pro Logic II, created by Dolby Laboratories, is amodified version to improve Dolby Surround and allow it todeliver a performance as realistic as Dolby Digital 5.1 offers. It competes with Circle Surround, DTS NEO:6, Pioneer's 5-DTheater/Expanded Theater, etc., that, the manufacturers claim,can decode Dolby Surround just like Dolby Digital 5.1. ProLogic II has three modes: Movie, Music and Pro Logic.

Pro Logic II Movie: A mode suitable for movies. It features a process to reduce crosstalk from the dialog tosurround channels, providing nearly the same degree ofseparation and sense of movement as Dolby Digital 5.1.

Pro Logic II Music: A mode for music reproduction.This mode is especially effective when playing backconventional stereo sources on CDs and other media.Surround channels enhance the sense of a surroundingambience, rather than definition and localization.

Advanced Surround EffectsPioneer's exclusive DSP technology lets you have an expansive and realistic experience of movies and music with a wide variety ofcustomized surround modes. These modes are created for practical applications.

Movies and Other Audio-Visual Sources

ADVANCED MOVIE: Optimized for enjoying movies at home. The realistic enveloping sound this mode delivers makes you feel as if you were in a movie theater.

SCI-FI: Designed for science fiction movies, creates a broad sound space and heightens the overall impact of the soundtrack.

DRAMA: Dialog plays a crucial role in drama movies. This mode enhances conversations and monologues.

ACTION: Optimized for movies in which sound effects play an important role. Surround channels provide an enveloping sound extending upward.

MUSICAL: Recreates reflections you would hear in an ideal spherical sound space, letting you enjoy music as if you were in the best theater.

MONOFILM: Converts mono or stereo into multichannel surround. It works effectively with old movies and sporting events.

5-D/7-D THEATER: Plays Dolby Surround sources as dynamically as 5.1- or 7.1-channel Digital Surround does.

EXPANDED: Stereo sources — CDs, videotapes, records — sound as expansive as 7.1- or 5.1-channel sources.

SPORTS: Designed for sports programs with a lot of action. Adds to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront.

GAME: Useful when playing video games. Works especially well with sound moving from left to right in game software with a lot of movement.

PhonesSurround: Delivers the effect of overall surround through headphones. The VSX-59TXi automatically provides "STEREO" and "PHONES SURROUND" modes to choose from when a pair of head phones is plugged in.

Music SourcesADVANCED MUSIC: Intensifies the feel of being in a concert hall while you enjoy music on CDs, tapes and other media.

CLASSICAL: Simulates the sound field of a large concert hall where concerts by full orchestras take place.

CHAMBER: Simulates the sonority of a medium-sized concert hall built from stone or concrete.

JAZZ: Optimized for simulating the sound space of a jazz club with rich reverberations, to make you feel you're sitting in front of musicians.

ROCK: Simulates the sound field of a medium-sized concert hall. Bass sounds dynamic and the sense of ambience is enhanced.

DANCE: Simulates the reverberation-rich ambience of a dance club with square floor space, letting you enjoy the excitement of a dance floor.

7/5ch STEREO: This "Party Mode" mixes multi-channel sounds down to stereo for playback on seven or five speakers. You can enjoy music in full stereo even if you are sitting close to the surround speakers.

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avenue for the transmission of DVD-Audio and SACD music.In addition, i.LINK streamlines connection between the sourceplayer and the receiver.

In conjunction with the DV-59AVi or DV-47Ai, theVSX-59TXi and VSX-56TXi with i.LINK offer exceptionalconveniences, including:

• When you start playback of a DVD on the player, theinput is set to DVD on the receiver and the output isconfigured automatically.

• With DVD-Audio and SACD sources, the MCACCprocedure takes place without the necessity of D/A and A/Dconversion. This means high sound quality.

• Direct connection with a compatible DVD playerallows the receiver's highly stable clock to control the outputsignals from the player — Pioneer-exclusive PQLS (PrecisionQuartz Lock System). This ensures jitter-free signal transmissionand highly accurate reproduction of minute details.

Assignable Digital Inputs with DigitalOutputsThe VSX-59TXi features three coaxial digital inputs, whilethree other Elite receivers each come equipped with two. Theyare also provided with a number of optical digital inputs — fivein the VSX-59TXi and three in the VSX-56TXi, VSX-54TXand VSX-52TX. By default, Digital Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 areassigned to DVD/LD, CD, MD, CD-R and TV/SAT, but theycan be re-assigned to different sources than the default sources.Two digital outputs allow direct digital-to-digital recording onan external recorder like a CD-R/RW recorder.

Front Digital Input (Optical Input)The Pioneer Elite receivers come with a digital input terminalon the front panel, as well as those on the rear panel. You canconnect a portable digital unit like DVD and CD players. It'scompatible with all digital audio formats — PCM, DolbyDigital and DTS. So you can have an instant home theater byconnecting a portable DVD player — your friend's maybe.

Component Video In/Output Pioneer Elite receivers are capable of accepting, processing andproducing component video signals (Y-PB-PR) whilemaintaining the high quality of the format. Images from aDVD look best with highest resolution and finest detail whenprofessional component video connections are used. The VSX-59TXi is provided with three component video inputs,and the other three receivers with two. A component videooutput is common to all models.

USB Interface (VSX-59TXi/VSX-56TXi)The VSX-59TXi and VSX-56TXi feature a USB input, whichlets you treat your PC as a regular music playback source. Theaudio is transferred in the digital domain, so you getsignificantly better sound than you usually get from the analogoutput of PC sound cards. Additionally, the VSX-59TXi is theworld's first A/V receiver that accepts multi-channel audiosignals via USB input.

Multi-Room/Multi-Source Remote Control

Wouldn't it be nice if you could enjoy music or movies in a"remote" room away from the "main" room where your audioor audio/video system is? With Pioneer's Multi-Room/Multi-Source Remote Control, you can. You can play two differentprogram sources in two rooms independently at the same time.So now you can watch a program on a VCR in the living room,while the kids are watching their favorite movie on a DVDplayer in the bedroom.

What's more, the second program source can be selectedfrom the remote room using a remote control unit and aninfrared sensor unit (both available from third parties). It's aneasy way to multiply your family's entertainment possibilities.

A convenient function is the "sub room" volumecontrol. You can adjust volume level or turn the power of theamplifier installed in the sub room, independent of the mainroom system's settings. Moreover, you can choose the SubRoom Volume Level setting between "VARIABLE" and"FIXED" for connection of a separate power amplifier, and anintegrated amplifier or receiver, respectively. There's anindependent MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button on the frontpanel to turn on and off the Multi-Room/Source function.

Jitterless Data Transfer thanks to i.LINK´s PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) Function

i.LINKIN/OUT

i.LINKIN/OUT

Servocircuit Control data transfer*

* DVD player clockfrequency controlled byamplifier

Data transfer

DVD player A/V multi-channel receiver

Data output

AV decoder

Data memory

Clockingcrystal

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Multi-Room Conveniences

Setup Example

Sub Room(IR Sensor, Amplifier, Speakers,

and TV Monitor)Main Room

(Receiver, Source Components,Front, Center, and

Surrounds Speakers,TV Monitor etc.)

3-D Space Frame ConstructionThe 3-D Space Frame Construction is developed to clearlydefine the mechanical grounding of the chassis and make thestructure rigid enough to support heavy weight. Perfected byrepeated CAE strength analyses and auditions, this technologyallows each part to deliver its maximum performance.Interference is also reduced by separating and insulating thepower supply, amp, analog circuit, digital circuit, and videosections from one another.

Symmetrical Power Train Design The Pioneer Elite A/V receivers each featurespower amps for seven channels. Accuratemulti-channel sound reproduction is possibleonly when the operating environment of onechannel is physically identical to that of theothers. Therefore, with the new PioneerElite receivers, power output devices for theleft channels (front, surround and surround back) are mountedon the heat sinks symmetrically with respect to those for theright channels.

High-Grade Ragged Speaker TerminalsThe VSX-59TXi and VSX-56TXi feature large, high-graderagged speaker terminals — machined brass for the VSX-59TXi. These and other high-grade parts ensure highersound quality, rigidity, and durability.

Triple-Layered Chassis (VSX-59TXi)Dual-Layered Chassis (VSX-56TXi)The triple-/dual-layered chassis features a chassis base reinforcedwith a thick steel plate to improve strength and stability forhigher fidelity. Moreover, to sustain a heavy high-capacitypower transformer, a thick steel plate is used. The addedtransformer stabilizer acoustically insulates the transformer,enhancing sound clarity.

Pioneer Video ConverterPioneer Video Converter features highly flexible conversion ofvideo signals. It's capable of converting S-video and compositesignals into component video signals, so they appear at theseparate component video terminals. Pioneer's wide-bandconverter is even compatible with the 750p (progressive scan)format. The Pioneer Elite A/V receivers come with a numberof monitor outputs that supply video signals to VCRs, monitorsand other video equipment at the same time.

Component Video Input AssignWith the VSX-56TXi, for instance, COMPONENT VIDEOINPUT 1 and 2 are assigned by default to DVD/LD andTV/SAT, respectively. Using the OSD, you can assign theseinputs to other video sources like VCR 1, to accommodatemore composite inputs.

On-Screen DisplayThe Pioneer Elite A/V receivers feature simple, well-organizedon-screen menus for the best home theater sound andcustomized A/V control via all video terminals, includingcomponent video. Using a handheld remote to interact withmenus on your TV screen, you can assign the digital inputs, setthe crossover point, adjust the time alignment, and do lotsmore, simply and easily. The on-screen instructions even helpyou recall preprogrammed codes for your remote control.

Sleek-Designed Large Touch Panel RemoteControl (VSX-59TXi)The VSX-59TXi comes with a newly-designed touch panelremote control. This remote control is exceptionally thin onaccount of the special built-in rechargeable battery. Thanks to alarge LCD touch panel and a wide variety of preset codes withlearning capability, the operation is simpler and smoother thanever before.

System RemotePioneer A/V SR (System Remote) controls providecomprehensive operating functions, controlling all Pioneercomponents that are SR compatible (they are marked with theSR logomark). They include receivers, DVD players, CD andFile CD players, Laser Disc players, cassette decks, CD and MDrecorders, as well as VCRs and projection monitor receivers.

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Advanced ResolutionDigital Audio Interface (VSX-59TXi/VSX-56TXi)Today, multi-channel sound is critical for enhancing audio ofboth movies and music. i.LINK connection — a new securedbus standard — allows you to enjoy added convenience coupledwith the most technologically advanced method of processingaudio through one cable instead of multiple analog cables.Moreover, it helps simplify your system and expand itsperformance at the same time.

i.LINK is an advanced digital interface that provides an

Versatile Video ControlVersatile Input and OutputConnections

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MILTI-ROOM &SOUCEOUTDVD/LDINTV/DVDIN

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VCR 2

VCR 3

R LR L(Single)

CENTER

CENTER

FRONT

FRONT

POWERAMPIN

AUDIO

AUDIO

SUBW.

L(Single)

SURROUNDBACK

SURROUND

SUB W.

2 1(Single)

SURROUNDBACK

SUR-ROUND

R L

R L

R

R L

R L

R L

R L

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

ININ

PHONOIN

CDIN

OUTRECCD-R/TAPE1/

MD

PR

PB

Y

L

R

L

R

CENTER

MONITOR OUT

SUR-ROUND

(Single)ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

SUR-ROUNDBACK

DC OUT 12VTOTAL 100mA MAX

(DVD/LD)

AM LOOPANTENNA

FM75Ω UNBAL

IN

IN IN

MULTI CH INPUTASSIGNABLE

PRE OUT

OUTREC

PLAY

IN

TAPE 2MONITOR

PLAY

IN

USB AUDIO

OUT

OUT

(CD-R/TAPE1/

MD)

(DVR /VCR1)

(SAT)

(CD)

(TV/DVD)

(DVD/LD)1

IN

2IN

3IN

4IN

5IN

6IN

DIGITAL

CONTROLMONITOR

OUT1

MONITOROUT2

2

1

SELECTABLE (SURROUND BACK & )B

(AUDIO)

BC-AS71820A

S400

A

SPEAKERS

R L

RS-232C

B

VIDEO S2 VIDEOAUDIO

12V TRIGGER(DVD/LD)

(For LD)

RFIN

FRONTLRA LR

CENTER SURROUNDLR

SURROUND BACK / B(Single)

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

S400

S400

COMPONENT VIDEOVIDEO MULTI CH INAUDIO AUDIODIGITAL

DIGITAL

R L R L

INPHONO

CDIN

OUTREC

INPLAY

MD/TAPE2

USBAUDIO

(DVD/LD)

3IN

(CD)4IN

ASSIGNABLE

(AUDIO)

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

S-VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

VCR 1/DVR

DVD/LD

VCR 2

OUT

IN

TV/SATIN

IN

IN

R L

R L

OUTREC

IN

PLAY

CD-R/TAPE1

PR

PB

Y

PR

PB

Y

MONITOR OUT

12VTRIGGER

(DC OUT 12V/100mA MAX)

PR

PB

Y

ASSIGNABLEIN

INASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

CENTER

PRE OUTDIGITALASSIGNABLE

IR

SUB WOOFER

(CD-R/TAPE1)

(TV/SAT)

IN

OUTCONTROL

OUT2 OUT1MONITOROUT FRONT

SUR-ROUND

SUR-ROUNDBACK

R

R

R

L

L

L

(Single)

FRONT

SUR-ROUND

SUB WOOF-ER

SUR-ROUNDBACK

R

R

R

L

L

L

CEN-TER

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

MONITOROUT

FMUNBAL 75Ω

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

COMPONENTVIDEOMULTI CH IN

AUDIO VIDEODIGITALR L

IN

DVD/LD

IN

TV/SAT

OUTREC

IN

INVIDEO1

PLAY

DVR/VCR

(DVD/LD)

3

1 4

IN

(CD)4IN

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

S-VIDEOVIDEO

R L

R L

R L

R

IR

L

R L

RL

OUTREC

IN

INCD

PLAY

CD-R/TAPE/MD

PR

PB

Y

PR

PB

Y

MONITOR OUT

CONTROL

12VTRIGGER


PR

PB

Y

IN

IN

RS-232C

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

SUB W.

ININ (CD-R/TAPE/MD) (TV/SAT)

OUT

OUT

PREOUT

CEN- TER

CEN- TER

FRONT

FRONT

SUR-ROUND

SUR-ROUND

SUR-ROUNDBACK

(single)

MONITOROUT

MONITOROUT

VIDEO1IN

IN

DVR/VCR

OUT

IN

TV/SATIN

DVD/LD

ANTENNA

AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω

FRONT CENTERLR

SURROUNDLRA

LR

SURROUND BACK /B

SPEAKERS

(Single)

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE

SUB W.

21 ~

~

COMPONENT VIDEOVIDEO MULTI CH INAUDIO AUDIO

DIGITAL

R L R L

INLINE

CDIN

OUTREC

INPLAY

MD/TAPE2

(DVD/LD)

3IN

(CD)4IN

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

OUT

IN

IN

S-VIDEOVIDEO

OUT

VCR 1/DVR

DVD/LD

VCR 2

OUT

IN

TV/SATIN

IN

IN

R L

R L

OUTREC

IN

PLAY

CD-R/TAPE1

PR

PB

Y

PR

PB

Y

MONITOR OUT

12VTRIGGER


PR

PB

Y

ASSIGNABLEIN

INASSIGNABLE

RS-232C

CENTER

PRE OUTDIGITALASSIGNABLE

IR

SUB WOOFER

(CD-R/TAPE1)

(TV/SAT)

IN

OUTCONTROL

OUT2 OUT1MONITOROUT FRONT

SUR-ROUND

SUR-ROUNDBACK

R

R

R

L

L

L

(Single)

FRONT

SUR-ROUND

SUB WOOF-ER

SUR-ROUNDBACK

R

R

R

L

L

L

CEN-TER

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

MONITOROUT

FMUNBAL 75Ω

FRONTLRA LR

CENTER SURROUNDLR

SURROUND BACK / B(Single)

SPEAKERS

SELECTABLE

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

MULTI-ROOM&SOURCE

DIMENSIONS

REMOTE CONTROLS

VSX-59TXi VSX-56TXi VSX-54TX VSX-52TX

ABCDEFGHIJ

KL

M (FRONT)M (REAR)

NO

VSX-59TXi

VSX-52TX

AXD7377

MUTE

VOOLUMEENTER

MENU

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

CHANNEL

SYSTEMSET UP

VSX-56TXi VSX-54TX

186mm 7-5/16" 170mm 6-11/16" 170mm 6-11/16" 155mm 6-3/32"18mm 11-16" 18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16"50mm 1-15/16" 40mm 1-9/16" 40mm 1-9/16" 40mm 1-9/16"

340mm 13-3/8" 340mm 13-3/8" 340mm 13-3/8" 340mm 13-3/8"24mm 15/16" 23mm 29/32" 23mm 29/32" 23mm 29/32"

426mm 16-3/4" 420mm 16-17/32" 420mm 16-17/32" 420mm 16-17/32"60mm 2-3/8" 59mm 2-5/16" 59mm 2-5/16" 59mm 2-5/16"

322mm 12-11/16" 329mm 12-31/32" 329mm 12-31/32" 329mm 12-31/32"44mm 1-3/4" 32mm 1-1/4" 32mm 1-1/4" 32mm 1-1/4"

440mm 17-5/16" 420mm 16-17/32" 420mm 16-17/32" 420mm 16-17/32"204mm 8-1/16" 188mm 7-7/16" 188mm 7-7/16" 173mm 6-13/16"476mm 18-3/4" 464mm 18-5/16" 464mm 18-5/16" 465mm 18-5/16"Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16"Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16" Ø55mm Ø2-3/16"

18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16"16.5mm 5/8" 16.5mm 21/32" 16.5mm 21/32" 16.5mm 21/32"

RECEIVER

TV VOL VOLTC CH

TV CONTROL

INPUTSELECT

DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO

REC STOP

HDD

SLEEP DIALOG E

TUNERDISPLAY

MPXAUDIO

THX

AUTO SURR

STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO

ACOUSTICEQ

EFFECT/CHSEL

SIGNALSELSCT

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

CH RETURNSUBTITLE

CH CH

DVD

MUTE

INPUT ATT FL DIMMER SR+

CLASSMENU

BAND

RETURN

D.ACCESSTOP MENU

DTV MENU

T.EDIT

GUIDESYSTEMSETUP

DISC

7 8 9

0

1 2 3

ENTER

4 5 6

10

ENTERST ST

TUNE

TUNE

+

+

-

-

DVD/LD

RECEIVER INPUTSELECT SOURCE

MULTI CONTROL

RECIEVER CONTROL

TV/SAT

CD CD-R/TAPE

DVR/VCR

TUNER

TV CONT

RECEIVER

SHIFT

TUNING+

CDVCR2 VIDEO

VCR1/DVR

MD/TAPE2

CD-R/TAPE1

MULTIOPERATION

OFF

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

SOURCE TV SYSTEM RECEIVER

TV/SAT

TUNER

TVCONT

RECEIVER

DIMMER

1EFFECT/CH SEL

4TONE

3LOUNDNESS

2SIGNAL SEL

DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE

5 8BASS/TREBLE

7DNR

6VIDEO SEL

9DISCHI-BIT

0SYSTEM SETUP

MENU TOP MENU

AUDIO

ENTER

ENTER

RETURN

TUNER EDIT TRACK

EXIT

MPX DTV ON/OFF DISP MODE

SUB TITLE

GUIDE

TV INPUT

TV CONTROL

SURROUND

MODE

TV VOL

TV CH

SETUP

BANDTUNING-

DTV MENU CLASS STATION+STATION-

CHANNEL- CHANNEL+

10

VOLUME

TV INPUT

MIDNIGHT

MULTI CHINPUT

ACOUSTICEQ

SB CHMODE

REMOTESETUP

STEREO/DIRECT

MUTE

ENTER

MUSICMOVIE

RECEIVER

REMOTESETUP

SUB TITLE

VOLUME

TV CONTROL

INPUTSELECT CHANNEL

VIDEO SEL HI-BIT

SIGNAL SEL DNR BASS/TREBLE DISC

ENTER

DIMMER LOUDNESS TONE EFFECT/CH SEL

D.ACCESS MPX CLASS

DTV ON/OFF BANDCHANNEL- CHANNEL+

TOP MENU

GUIDE

RETURNAUDIO

7 8 9 0

1 2 3

4 5 610

ENTER

SURROUNDMODE

STEREO/DIRECT

SYSTEMSETUP

ST- ST+

TUNE +

TUNE -

ACOUSTICEQ

SB CHMODE

MULTIOPERATION

MULTI CHINPUT

MOVIE MUSIC INPUT

ENTER MIDNIGHT

MUTE

MENU TUNER EDIT

MASTERVOLUME

DVD/LD

RECEIVER SOURCE

MULTI CONTROL

VCR2

TV/SAT

CD

VCR1/DVR

TUNER

TV CONT

RECEIVER

SYSTEMOFF

3534

DIMENSIONS

M-10X A-35R

A 108.8mm 4-5/16" 95mm 3-3/4"B 18.6mm 3/4" 19mm 3/4"C 34.3mm 1-3/8" 40mm 1-9/16"D 351.4mm 13-13/16" 340mm 13-3/8"E 3.9mm 1/8" 20mm 13/16"F 289.1mm 11-3/8" 261mm 10-1/4"G 53.3mm 2-1/8" 54mm 2-1/8"H 180.7mm 7-1/8" 172mm 6-3/4"I 54.9mm 2-3/16" 35mm 1-3/8"JK 420mm 16-9/16" 420mm 16-9/16"L 127.4mm 5" 114mm 4-1/2"M 319.1mm 12-9/16" 307mm 12-1/16"N ø55mm ø2-3/16"OP

A-35R

REMOTE CONTROL

PHONO TUNER CD LINE/SURROUND

BACK

TAPE1/CD-R/MD TAPE2 MONITER

REC PLAY REC PLAY

IN IN IN IN OUT IN OUT IN

L

R

L

R

SPEAKERS

BR L

R LA

CONTROL

OUT

AC INLET

INPUT

L

R

R L

SPEAKERS

CONTROLIN

AC IN

REAR PANELS

A-35R

M-10X

Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET Power AmpAdvanced Direct Energy MOS FETs are simply high-performance devices. Working with Pioneer's Wide-RangeLinear Circuit technology, they feature reduced powerconsumption without sacrificing power output. Moreover,Pioneer's MOS FETs help achieve a flat damping factor across awide audio spectrum, a wide frequency range, and a higheraccuracy at ultra high frequencies while improving powerlinearity.

Wide-Range Linear Circuit Amp The Wide-Range Linear Circuit features a superior open-loopgain response. This means that, with the use of only a nominalamount of feedback and a simple one-pole filter, the circuitapplies NFB (Negative Feedback) at high stability forfrequencies over a wide range, in order to minimize distortion.Moreover, since its output impedance is flat and low over anextended range, the circuit's rejection of external noise isimproved.

Transformer StabilizerThe heavy, high-capacitance power transformer is doublysecured to the chassis — by a stabilizer and an additional frame.This elaborate construction improves the dynamic stability,rigidity and insulation characteristics of the chassis, leading toimproved sound quality.

SB (Surround Back) Mode (M-10X/A-35R)and MR/MS Capability (A-35R)Pioneer Elite receivers feature 7.1-channel THX Surround EXand Dolby Digital Surround EX. But even if your PioneerSurround EX receiver comes with amplifiers for 5.1 channels,it's simple to upgrade it to the full glory of 7.1-channel sound.Just connect the M-10X to your receiver to drive the SBL andSBR (Surround Back Left and Right) channels. You canremotely turn on and off the M-10X as you do so with thereceiver by using SR connections.

The A-35R is functionally flexible. It can be used in aSurround EX system to drive SBL and SBR channels, as part ofa Multi-Room/Multi-Source Remote Control system, or as thecenter unit of a secondary hi-fi system that includes a sourceplayer such as a CD player.

Comparison of Linearity: Bipolar Transistor vs. MOS FET

-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 70

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

Id/I

c (A

)

Bipolar Transistor (Ic Max. 15A)

Typical MOS FET (Id Max. 12A)

Hex MOS FET (Ic Max. 28A)

vgs/vbe(V)

SURROUNDBACK FIELD

LOW FREQUENCYEFFECT

SURROUND FIELDLEFT

PRESENCE FIELD

Front: Forms the basis of a sound field as the system's main channels.Center: Clearly localizes dialog and vocals.

Surround Back: Ensures continuity of surround sound, adding depth to the soundstage.

SURROUND FIELDRIGHT

Subwoofer: Enhances suspense and psychological tension with low-frequency sound effects.

Surround: Enhances surround sound by adding depth to the sound field and emphasizing the sense of motion.

Center

Subwoofer

RightLeft

Surround Back Surround Back

SurroundLeft

SurroundRight

DVD Player

AV Receiver with Built-in THX Surround EX Decoder

Surround Back Output

Additional Amp for Surround Back

Connection Diagram (Conceptual) of THX Surround EX-Compatible AV Amp

Power Amplifier

3736

Best Selection MemoryWant to store a track in memory for an encore at a touch? Justpress the "BEST" key while it's being played — programming isas simple as that. Press the "STOP" key to end your selection,and up to 50 (PD-F27) or 20 favorites (PD-F17) are playedback in order.

Previous Disc ScanDiscs are automatically programmed each time they are played.When you press the "PREVIOUS" key, Previous Disc Scan willplay the programmed discs in memory on a last-in, first-out basis —starting with the most recent and moving backward to the firstmemorized. Press the "PLAY" key when you've found the discyou want. Up to 20 discs are stored in memory.

Connect Two PD-F27s for Direct Access to602 DiscsBy connecting two PD-F27s through the MASTER/SLAVEcontrol terminals, you can instantly access up to 602 discs.This is a "plug and play" function; no resetting or additionalcontroller is required.

I/O Interface for Add-on Controller (PD-F17)The PD-F17 is equipped with I/O interface terminals thatpermit connection of our PD-AP1 add-on control unit forcontrolling up to three PD-F17s giving you instant access to upto 300 discs.

CD Text CompatibleCD Text displays disc and track titles of CD-Text-encodeddiscs. The jog dial lets you conveniently search for a desiredtrack or disc by title or artist name. A dot-matrix fluorescentpanel allows high-resolution display of numbers and characters.

Keyboard Title Input (PD-F27)You can name loaded CDs efficiently by entering their titles onan IBM PC-compatible keyboard, as well as through the jogdial and remote control.

Random Play of Tracks from 300 or 100DiscsPioneer Elite File-Type CD players come with three randomplay options. ALL mode plays all tracks from all discs once (PD-F27) or one track from each of 100 discs (PD-F17) inrandom order; play stops when every track or one track eachfrom all the discs is played back. SINGLE mode plays tracksfrom a single disc in random order; play stops when all trackson a disc are finished playing. CUSTOM mode sets one trackfrom each of the discs, chosen in random order, in a "custom"file; play stops when 300 or 100 tracks are played back. With somany discs and tracks to randomly choose from, thecombinations — and the fun — are literally endless.

PD-F27 PD-F17A 175mm 6-7/8" 175mm 6-7/8"B 18mm 11/16" 18mm 11/16"C 40mm 1-9/16" 40mm 1-9/16"D 340mm 13-3/8" 340mm 13-3/8"E 7.5mm 5/16" 8mm 5/16"F 420mm 16-9/16" 389mm 15-5/16"G 90.5mm 3-9/16" 68mm 2-11/16"H 272mm 10-11/16" 256mm 10-1/16"I 57.5mm 2-1/4" 65mm 2-9/16"JK 420mm 16-9/16" 420mm 16-9/16"L 193mm 7-5/8" 193mm 7-5/8"M 433mm 17-1/16" 402mm 15-13/16"N ø55mm ø2-3/16" ø55mm ø2-3/16"O 19mm 3/4" 18mm 11/16"P 16.5mm 5/8" 16.5mm 5/8"

PD-F27/PD-F17

PD-F27

PD-F17

REAR PANELS

DIMENSIONS

REMOTE CONTROL

Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion (PD-F27)Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion combinesPioneer-developed bit expansion technologywith Legato Link for still better musical reproduction. In theprocess of recording and mastering a CD, low-level signals —signals lower than LSB (Least Significant Bit) of a CD's 16-bitsystem — are removed. But the absence of low-level signalscauses quantization noise, resulting in a stepped waveform ofconverted analog signals — proof that reproduced sound is quiteunlike the original.

Pioneer Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion restores the lostsignals by computing the original waveform from 16-bit datastored on the CD and performing re-quantization in expanded24-bit data form. This conversion process results in a waveformwhich is both smoother and closer to the original thanconventional technology allows. And Legato Link provides theadditional benefit of extending the frequency response from20kHz to 40kHz to ensure more accurate reproduction.

Legato Link Conversion (PD-F17)Compact Discs contain signals representingfrequencies up to 20kHz; signals above thatfrequency are removed in the digitizing process. (In fact, thedigital filter used in the D/A conversion systems of conventionalCD players is designed to produce an output with flatfrequency response up to 20kHz, with frequencies above thatcut sharply.) But music actually contains frequencies above20kHz. And despite the fact that the highest frequency humanscan perceive is said to be 20kHz, the absence of these highfrequencies can lead to inaccurate reproduction of the originalmusic, making it sound harsh and unnatural.

The Legato Link Conversion is another Pioneer digitalinnovation, one implementation of our Wide-Band Technology.Conventional conversion systems are designed to addressproblems in digital reproduction in terms of frequencyresponse. But since music changes with time, with our systemwe have addressed the problems in terms of time: it "links" onedigital sample of music data with another every 22.7µsec. Andeach data value is reconstructed by using newly developedalgorithms. As a result, it produces a transfer waveform thatcontains no unwanted "ringing" with a shape closer to that ofthe original music. In other words: frequencies beyond 20kHz — thefrequencies contained in the original music — are recovered in full.

DAC24 (PD-F27)By taking advantage of Delta Sigma 1-bit conversiontechnology, Pioneer's DAC24 is fully compatible with theexpanded 24-bit data output through Hi-Bit Legato LinkConversion. Moreover, the D/A converter is highly resistant tojitters (short-term timing irregularities) present in the systemclock. This means resolution is high and harmonic distortionlow even in face of jitters in the clock.

Roulette Rack System with Single-Disc LoaderFor people who want the efficiency of a 100-CD or 300-CDstorage unit and CD player combined in one high-performancecomponent, the PD-F27 and PD-F17 File-Type CD players area dream come true. Pioneer's Roulette Rack System gives youinstant access to 100 or 300 Compact Discs, while a single-discloader lets you play a single disc without disturbing the CDs inthe rack. There's a priority key on the front panel to play thesingle disc instantly.

Center Loading Mechanism (PD-F27)The Roulette Rack System has been designed to be moreconvenient. Pioneer's exclusive Center Loading Mechanismplaces the pickup and disc playback servomechanism inside theturntable. This helps reduce the size of the PD-F27 to a mere16-9/16 inches (420mm) in width, making it probably the mostcompact 300-CD changer in the world. Reliability is improvedtoo because the number of mechanical parts used to build themechanism has been drastically reduced. Loading and accesstime has also been accelerated.

Custom Filing FunctionThe "custom filing" function gives organization to your CDlibrary. On the PD-F27, this function allows you to divide the300 loaded discs into ten groups ("custom" files) so you canclassify discs by type, composer or some other key. The data ondiscs in custom files is stored in memory, so you can reclassifydiscs without physically moving them. The same disc can evenbe put in more than one file. You can set the player to play onlythe discs in a custom file — in random order, if you want.Moreover, the PD-F27 comes with ten CUSTOM FILE keys tochoose the desired file directly.

With the PD-F17, custom filing allows you to pick anyof the 100 discs, and place it in three different custom files.

Auto Disc Detection (PD-F27)As you close the disc storage hood, an optical sensor checks ifeach of the 300 disc slots is occupied and puts the data intomemory. This ensures efficient search and play of any disc andtrack. Memory backup keeps slot occupancy information alivewhile the player is powered off.

File-Type CD Players

Single Loader Roulette Rack System

3938

H HDMI Input (PDP) 5

HDMI Terminal (DVD) 21

Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion (DVD) 19

Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion (File CD) 36

Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO (DVD) 19

I i.LINK (IEEE1394) (DVD) 21

i.LINK (IEEE1394) (Receiver) 30

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Terminals for D-VHS Recorder Connection(PDP) 5

Improved Motion Adaptive Scanning-Line Compensation 17

I/O Interface for Add-on Controller 37

ISF Custom Calibration Configuration (C3) 5

J Jog/Joystick Remote Control 19

K Keyboard Title Input 37

L Legato Link Conversion 36

M Motorola 48-bit Processing DSP 29

MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit 6

MR/MS (Multi-Room/Multi-Source) Capability 34

Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System 24

Multi-Room/Source Remote Control 31

Multi-Window Display 8

N Natural Enhancer 7

Natural Re-Size 6

New Fiber Optic Extension System 8

NSV Technology 18

O On-Screen Display (Receiver) 30

On-Screen GUI (Graphical Use Interface) (DVD) 19

P PC Mode (PDP Screen) 7

PDP Technology 3

Pioneer Video Converter 30

Pixel Conversion IC (Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander) 17

Previous Disc Scan 37

Progressive Scanning 16

Pure Audio On/Off 19

PureCinema Automatic Format Converter 4

Pure Color Filter II 4

PureDrive™ for Fully Digitalized Processing 3

R Ragged Speaker Terminals 30

Random Play (File CD) 37

Roulette Rack System 36

S SB (Surround Back) Mode 34

Selectable Screen Sizes 7

SHARC Melody Ultra 29

Speaker Systems (PDP) 8

SR+ Terminal for A/V Receiver Control 5

SRS (surround mode) 8

Stainless Stabilizing Plate 22

Super Fine Focus Digital Filter 18

Surround Modes (PDP) 8

Symmetrical Power Train Design 30

System Remote 30

T THX 25

THX Select 26

THX Surround EX 26

THX Ultra/Ultra2 26

Touch Panel Remote Control 30

Time-Axis Compensation 25

Transformer Stabilizer 34

Triple Layered Chassis (DVD) 22

Triple Layered Chassis (Receiver) 30

TruBass (surround mode) 8

True Matrix Imaging 4

Two-Dimensional Resolution Expander 17

U Ultra-Digital Core Engine 29

USB Interface 31

V Video Control, Parameters 18

Viterbi Decoder 18

VQE8 17

W WIDE Mode (PDP Screen) 7

Wide-Range Linear Circuit Amp 34

Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) 27

X X-Curve Compensation 25

Z Z-Concept 22

ZOOM Mode (PDP Screen) 7

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2-3 Pull-down PureCinema Progressive Scan Technology 16, 17

3-3 Pull-down (Advanced PureCinema) 4

3-D Space Frame Construction 30

5-Disc Carousel Playback 21

10-bit 3D Digital Y/C Separation Circuit 6

32-bit Digital Processing 29

96kHz/24-bit ADC 29

108MHz/12-bit Video DAC 18

192kHz/24-bit DAC 29

216MHz/14-bit Video DAC 18

A Advanced Continuous Emission II 3

Advanced Continuous Emission III 3

Advanced Digital Video Noise Reduction 17

Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET (Receiver) 29

Advanced Direct Energy MOS FET Power Amp 34

Advanced Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System 24

Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy 24

Advanced PureCinema with 3-3 Pull-down 4

Advanced Surround Effects 28

Assignable Digital Inputs with Digital Outputs 31

ATSC Digital Broadcast Compatibility 5

Audio Circuit Block 19

Audio/Video Connections (DVD) 22

Auto Disc Detection 36

AV Mode (PDP Screen) 7

A/V Receiver Control (SR+ Terminal) 5

B Best Selection Memory 37

Black Stripe Coating 4

C Capsulated Color Filter 4

Cast-Iron Base (TAOC) 29

CD Text Compatible 37

Center Loading Mechanism 36

Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction 18

CINEMA Mode (PDP Screen) 7

Closed Caption Compatibility 8

Color Management 7

Component Frame DNR (DVD/VCD) PRO 17

Component Video Input/Output 31

Component Video Input Assign 30

Condition Memory 20

Connecting Two PD-F27s 37

Continue Play Memory 20

Custom File 300-DVD/CD Playback 20

Custom Filing Function (File CD) 36

D DAC 24 36

DCR (Digital Cable Ready) Tuner 5

Deep Encased Cell Structure 4

Digital Chroma Decoder 6

Digital CTI 7

Digital Direct Pixel Drive™ 17

Digital Noise Reduction Circuit 6

Digital Video Noise Reduction, Advanced 17

Dolby Digital EX 27

Dolby Pro Logic II 28

Dolby Pro Logic IIx 28

Driver Amplifier Module 29

DTS-ES 27

DTS NEO:6 27

DTS 96/24 27

Dual Digital Core Engine 29

Dual Layered Chassis 30

D-VHS Recorder Connection (i.LINK) 5

Dynamic HD Converter 6

Dynamic Range Expander 6

F Film Recognition (Advanced Digital Video Noise Reduction) 17

First Surface Pure Color Filter 4

FOCUS (Surround Mode) 8

Front Digital Input 31

FULL Mode (PDP Screen) 7

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