Pioneer Elite SC-27 User Manual

Sc-27, Amplification and build, Audio features

As the specialist in A/V receiver technology, innovation and design, the
2009 Pioneer Elite line brings high-definition cinema performance into the
home theater.
The definitive brand for the most discerning entertainment enthusiast, the
Elite line of A/V receivers offer flawless sound and video reproduction,
comprehensive digital connectivity and the highest build quality in the industry.

AmplificAtion And Build

140 Watts x 7 Direct Energy HD Amplification Developed with

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ICEpower

(20Hz – 20kHz, 8 ohms, 0.09% THD – FTC)

Rigid Trans Stabilizer and 3D Space Frame Construction

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Stream Direct Mode

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High Gloss Black Finish

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Audio feAtures

Dual Freescale Digital Core Engine

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AIR Studios Monitor Certified

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THX

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Ultra2 Plus Processing & Certification

Sampling Rate Converter – 192 kHz / 24-bit All Sources

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Wolfson DACs (WM8740)

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Advanced MCACC (Auto Room Calibration)

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Symmetric 9-Band EQ

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Standing Wave Control

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Polarity Check

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Full Band Phase Control

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Dolby

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TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD

Master Audio / High

Resolution Audio
PQLS Multi-Channel Surround (Precision Quartz Lock System)

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WMA9 Pro

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XM-HD Surround

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SIRIUS and XM Satellite Ready with On-Screen Display

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Neural

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THX

Surround

Optimum Surround

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Advanced Surround Sound (13+1 Modes)

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Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)

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Headphone Surround

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Virtual Surround Back

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DSD to PCM Converter

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Multi-Channel Auto Level Control

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Dialogue Enhancement

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Multi-Channel Advanced Sound Retriever

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Digital Noise Reduction

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Midnight Listening Mode

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Sound Delay (Lip-Sync)

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Video feAtures

HDMI

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48-bit Deep Color

HDMI x.v. Color

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1080p Video Scaler for Analog Standard Definition

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Pure Cinema I/P Conversion

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3D Noise Reduction (Analog SD)

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3D Y/C Separation

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connectiVity

Works with iPhone Certified with Front USB Featuring iPhone,

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iPod Touch, and iPod

Player Album Art and Full Color GUI

(USB + Composite Cable Included)
Networking Entertainment:

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Streaming Internet Radio

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Neural Music Direct

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Rhapsody*

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SIRIUS*

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Firmware updates available through network

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Front Panel USB Memory Audio and Photo Playback (MP3, WMA,

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JPEG)
HDMI (5 Inputs / 2 Outputs Including Front HDMI Input)

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Digital Coaxial (3 Inputs)

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Digital Optical (4 Inputs / 2 Outputs)

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Audio In / Out (3 Inputs / 1 Output)

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A/V Composite (5 Inputs / 1 Output)

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S-Video (5 Inputs / 1 Output)

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Component Video (3 Inputs – Assignable / 2 Outputs)

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Phono Input

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custom feAtures

Full Color On-Screen Display (Independent On-Screen Display for

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Zone 2 and 3)
3-Zone Multi-Zone and Source (A/V)

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New Media Zone out for iPod & Network Entertainment (Zone 2/3)

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& 3

Zone Stereo Out with Volume Control

Composite Video Zone Out for Zones 2 & 3

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Component Video Zone Out for Zone 2

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RS-232C Interface

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12 Volt Trigger (x2 – Assignable)

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I/R (2 In / 1 Out)

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Assignable Surround Back Speaker – Bi-Amp, Speaker B or Zone 2

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Main Room / Multi-Zone Remote Control

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Learning Remote with Illuminated LCD

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Detachable Power Cord

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Bold denotes step-up features from the SC-25
*Subscription Required

SC-27

7.1-channel A/V receiver featuring icepower

class-d Amplification,

Air studios monitor certification and tHX

ultra2 plus certification