Pioneer VSX-518-K A/V Receiver

Pioneer Updated: 2008-07-16 RSS
Pioneer VSX-518-K A/V Receiver

Discover a receiver unlike anything you've ever imagined before. Experience technical innovation and design from engineers determined to create an audio/video receiver unlike anything that has ever come before.

Welcome to the world of the new VSX-518-K. A receiver that forever changes the way you see, hear, feel and connect to everything. Now every piece of music, every single sound, every type of entertainment arrives in the purest, most pristine, stunning way possible.

Loaded with the most advanced technology and exclusive innovations available today, the VSX-518-K is unlike anything you ever imagined. Featuring superior sound quality from Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology and new Freescale® 180MIPS processing DSP, this receiver will change the way you see, hear and experience sound…forever.

Turn your eyes on a 5-channel A/V receiver with Phase Control and Advanced Sound Retrievers for enhanced PC and Portable Audio, Front Stage Surround Advance and an Auto Level Control Volume Management System.

Set your heart on an SR remote, FL Dimmer and quick set-up operation that offers enhanced convenience in the most beautiful way possible.

Prepare your soul for a whole new level of joy with dialogue enhancement, 14 modes of advanced surround sound and Stream Direct for pure and unprocessed digital sound.

Open your ears to more connectivity options than you believed possible. Because the VSX-518-K offers a Front Mini Jack for a portable Audio Player connection to a 5.1 channel input, 3 Component Video inputs for HD Video, 3 Digital Inputs, 5.1 Multi-Channel Inputs and an audio tuner with video input and large speaker terminals.

Awaken your senses to a whole new feeling of excitement. Experience the thrill of the new VSX-518-K…a world of sights and sounds more wonderful than anything you have ever seen, heard or felt before.

Power
Power Amplifier Design: PHAT
Surround Power: 120 x 5
Channels: 5
THD: 1kHz w/O.O5% THD @ 8 ohm
Calibration Features
MCACC Speaker Calibration: Quick Setup

Digital Audio Processing
Digital Engine: Freescale
Dolby Digital 5.1: Yes
Dolby Pro-Logic II: Yes
DTS 96/24: Yes
WMA9 Pro: Yes

Sound Enhancements
Auto Surround: Yes
Stream Direct: Yes
Auto Level Control: Yes
Advanced Surround Modes: 12+2
Front Stage Surround Advance: (Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround: Yes
Virtual Surround Back: Yes
Sound Retriever: Advanced
Midnight Mode: Yes
Loudness: Yes
Tone Control: Yes

Connectivity
Component Video In / Monitor Out: 3/1
Audio In / Rec.Out (inc. tuner & front): 3/1
Digital Coaxial Input: 2
Digital Optical Input / Output: 1
Analog Multi-ch input: 6
Preamp Output: Sub
Front Audo Mini Jack: Yes
Headphone Out: Yes
Speaker A/B: A Only

Conveniences
Display Dimmer: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
AM/FM Preset: 30
AM/FM Station Rename: Yes
Remote Control
Type: System

Construction
Finish: Gloss Black
Speaker Terminals: Large - Front
Dimensions
Dimensions (inches): 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 7/8
Weight: 17 lbs 9 oz