Pioneer Elite 9.2-Channel Black Network AV Receiver - VSXLX504

Pioneer Elite 9.2-Channel Black Network AV Receiver - VSX-LX504

The Elite VSX-LX504 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer*1 without height or surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from next generation video standards with support for HDCP 2.2, or stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, FlareConnect™, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2. Other features include Powered Zone 2/Zone 3 Audio, up to 11.2 MHz DSD direct playback, and 2 HDMI outputs.

Key Features

• IMAX® Enhanced*
• Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing/Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer*
• DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing/DTS Virtual:X
• Apple AirPlay 2* / Works with SONOS
• Powered Zone 2/Zone 3
• 230 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
• 120 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven, FTC)

Features

• IMAX Enhanced*
  The VSX-LX504 is IMAX Enhanced, certified to deliver the powerful sound just as intended by the filmmaker, and provide the immersive experience on your home theater
• Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing
  By adding an external amplifier, the 9.2ch AV receiver can be expanded to decode 11ch to drive the 7.2.4ch configuration of Dolby Atmos®. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound
• DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing
  DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. By adding an external amplifier, the 9.2ch AV receiver can be expanded to decode 11ch for driving a 7.2.4ch surround system. Experience an immersive soundscape with incredibly rich and life-like audio. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization*
  When playing any Dolby format, engaging the Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers
• Apple AirPlay 2*
  Apple AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music or podcasts to speakers throughout your house using any Apple device or by asking Siri, and it all stays in perfect sync
• Next Generation Video Standard Ready
  The VSX-LX504 supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. By connecting a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What’s more, all HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection
• Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus
  Advanced MCACC adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus* makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound
  • Effectiveness depends on content
• Works with SONOS
  By connecting the VSX-LX504 to Sonos Connect, you can play any music or audio source on your Sonos app. You can group the VSX-LX504 with other Sonos devices on the network, or use it independently. The AV receiver will automatically turn on and switch input as soon as you play music on your Sonos app
• Powered Zone 2/Zone 3
  With the powered feature, the VSX-LX504 can directly drive speakers in other rooms, without the need for a separate amplifier. What’s more, the dedicated DAC for Zone 2 lets you listen to all digital audio sources
• Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones
  The VSX-LX504 is equipped with Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound. You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones
• Chromecast built-in
  The VSX-LX504 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecastenabled apps running on your personal device—iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook™. The VSX-LX504 also works with the Google Assistant, so you can tell it to turn up the volume, skip tracks, or stop the music using your Google Assistant enabled device, like Google Home. Discover Chromecastenabled apps at google.com/cast/apps

Specifications

Power

• Amplifier Design: Direct Energy
• Channels: 9.2
• Power Output: Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm 2ch Driven): 120 W/ch
• Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven): 230 W/ch
• Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off: 850 W/0.1 W

Handheld and Internet

• AirPlay: Apple AirPlay 2 (* Available with future firmware update)
• Streaming Audio From PC/Network: Yes
• Internet Radio: Yes

Decoders & Formats

• Digital Core DSP Engine: Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ floating-point DSP (TI)
• Audio DACs: 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101A (TI)
• Music File Playback: 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV Via USB, 11.2 MHz DSD
• High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP): 2.2
• Dolby Atmos: Yes
• Dolby TrueHD: Yes
• Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
• DTS:X: Yes
• DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
• DTS Neural:X: Yes
• HDMI SACD Transfer: 2 Channel

Soundfield Calibration

• Phase Control: Yes
• MCACC: Yes (Advanced)
• MCACC Memory: 1
• EQ Bands: 9-Band
• Symmetric EQ: Yes
• Distance Adjustment: 0.1 feet
• Auto Subwoofer Crossover: Yes

Listening Modes

• Auto Surround: Yes
• Stream Direct: Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)
• Advanced Surround: 10+1
• Front Stage Surround Advance: Yes

Audio Features

• Dialog Enhancement: Yes
• Advanced Sound Retriever: Yes (2ch)
• DSD Music File: Yes
• Tone Control: Multi
• Sound Delay (Lip Sync): Yes
• Bi-Amp: Yes

Video Processing

• 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through: Yes (HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through)
• 4K Ultra HD Video Scaler: Ultra HD Upscaling
• 3-D Ready: Yes
• Audio Return Channel: Yes
• HDMI Standby Through: Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory
• HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes
• HDMI x.v. Color: Yes
• Video Converter to HDMI: Yes
• Super Resolution: Yes

Connectivity

• HDMI Input / Output: 6 In (Rear) / 2 Out
• Wi-Fi Built-In: Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi® Built-in
• Bluetooth Built-In: Yes (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC)
• USB Terminal: Front and Rear
• Analog Audio Inputs / Output: 2 in / 0 out
• Digital Audio Inputs / Output: 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1)
• Pre-Amp Output: 0.2 ch.
• Headphone Output: Yes
• Front A/V Inputs: USB / 3.5mm stereo mini jack
• AM/FM Presets: AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets

Installation

• On-Screen Display: User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
• Auto Power Down: Yes
• Multi-Room and Source Output: Powered Zone 2/Zone 3
• IR Serial Remote In/Out: 1 In / 1 Out
• FL Dimmer: Yes
• Remote: Yes
• Sleep Timer: Yes
• Versatile Speaker Configuration: Speaker 11ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3, ZONE 2)

Construction

• Front Panel: Brushed
• Speaker Terminals: 11 large

Approximate Dimensions

• Height: 7-5/16"
• Width: 17-1/8"
• Depth: 15-3/16"

Approximate Weight

• Unit: 28.7 lbs
• Shipping: 35 lbs

Warranty Information

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 3 Year Limited Warranty

Footnotes:

1. * Available with future firmware update