Pioneer VSX-918V-K A/V Receiver

Pioneer Updated: 2008-07-16 RSS
Pioneer VSX-918V-K A/V Receiver

Prepare to see and hear images and sound in ways never before possible. Welcome to a completely different universe of sound. A world powered by the new Pioneer® VSX-918V-K.

Brace yourself for the joys of pure digital music and satellite radio playback with iPod® Digital USB connection, XM, and SIRIUS Satellite Radio*. A front Mini-Jack allows for easy connection of your portable audio player with Advanced Sound Retriever for near CD quality playback of your compressed music files.

Open your heart to the wonders of DTS® 96/24, Dolby® Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic® ll Decoders, 14 modes of advanced surround, including front stage surround advance, as well as dialogue enhancement and large speaker terminals, all working together — in your home theater environment.

Delivering the ultimate in expandability and connectivity, this unbelievably powerful new machine brings together 2 HDMI® High Definition 1080p ready A/V inputs, 3 HD-Ready component video inputs, 3 pure digital audio inputs, 5 A/V inputs, and 3 dedicated audio inputs - and allows you to control virtually all of your connected components with an incredibly intelligent Preset Remote.

Offering an unprecedented choice in the type of music and audio input you can listen to — now films sound as their director envisioned, music feels live and television broadcasts speak to you with a depth and richness you never even knew existed.

With more performance options than ever, the VSX-918V-K turns your home theater environment into the ultimate listening space.

Power
Power Amplifier Design: PHAT
Surround Power: 120 x 5
Channels: 5
THD: 1kHz w/0.05% THD @ 8 ohm

Calibration Features
MCACC Speaker Calibration: Auto
EQ Bands: 5
EQ Memory: Yes

Digital Audio Processing
Digital Engine: Freescale
Dolby Digital 5.1: Yes
Dolby Pro-Logic II: Yes
DTS 96/24: Yes
PCM via HDMI: Yes
WMA9 Pro: Yes
XM HD Surround: Yes

Digital Video Processing
1080p via HDMI: Yes

Sound Enhancements
Auto Surround: Yes
Stream Direct: Yes
Auto Level Control: Yes
Phase 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
Sound Delay (Lip-Sync): Yes

Connectivity
HDMI In: 2 A/V
Component Video In / Monitor Out: 3/1
AV In / Rec.Out: 4/1
Audio In / Rec.Out (inc. tuner & front): 5/1
iPod: Digital USB
XM Satelite Radio: Yes
Sirius Satelite Radio: Yes
Digital Coaxial Input: 1
Digital Optical Input / Output: 2
Analog Multi-ch input: 6
Preamp Output: Sub
Front Audo Mini Jack: Yes
Headphone Out: Yes
Speaker A/B: A+B

Conveniences
On-Screen Display: Yes
SR+: Yes
Display Dimmer: Yes
Sleep Timer: Yes
Front A/V Terminals: Yes
AM/FM Preset: 30
AM/FM Station Rename: Yes

Remote Control
Type: Luminous Preset

Construction
Finish: Gloss Black
Speaker Terminals: Large - All

Dimensions
Dimensions (inches): 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 7/8
Weight: 17 lbs 9 oz