Pioneer VSX-49TX A/V Receiver

Pioneer Updated: 2008-07-16 RSS
Pioneer VSX-49TX A/V Receiver

The reference-standard VSX-49TX represents a new level in power, control, and sonic quality. It meets LucasFilm's THX-Ultra2 requirements for optimal playback of all multi-channel and movie formats, including precise 8-channel audio (7 speakers and a subwoofer) and processing of all wide-bandwidth component video signals (like HDTV) without any picture degradation. System setup is made easy with an advanced version of our Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), which, along with an outboard microphone, evaluates a room's environment and calibrates output accordingly. The VSX-49TX also features dual Sharc processors and a Motorola DSP processor for superb audio performance, and a large LCD touch-panel remote control. The Elite two-year warranty applies.

Power

* New High Efficiency "Direct Energy" MOSFET Circuit
    o Stereo: 160 Watts per Channel (20 - 20 kHz @ 6 ohm, 0.09% THD)
    o Surround: 130W x 7 (20 Hz to 20kHz@ 8 ohm, 09% THD)
    o Surround: 160W x 7 (20 Hz to 20kHz@ 6 ohm, 09% THD)
* Direct Construction Design
* Extra Large Chimney Heat Sink
* Audiophile Copper Upgrades
* Double Density Amplifier Printed Circuit Board
* Thick Copper Plated Copper Direct Current Bus Bar
* Diode & Transistor Covers

Decoding and Processing

* New THX Ultra2
* THX Surround EX 6.1 Decoding
* THX Cinema & Music Modes
* Dolby Pro-Logic II Movie & Music
* DTS 96/24
* DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
* DTS NEO:6 Cinema & Music
* Dual Shark 32-Bit Floating Point plus Motorola DSP
* All Channel Burr Brown 192kHz/24-Bit DAC
* All Channel 96kHz/24Bit A/D Conversion
* Advanced Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC)
* Advanced Cinema (6-Mode)
    o Action
    o Sci-Fi
    o Drama
    o Musical
    o Mono Film
    o 5/7-D Theater
* Advanced Concert (6-Mode)
    o Classical
    o Chamber
    o Jazz
    o Rock
    o Dance
    o 5/7 Channel Stereo
* Midnight Mode
* Multi-Channel Tone Controls
* Multi-Channel Digital NR

Connectivity

* Pioneer Advanced Video Conversion w/On Screen Display
* 8 Assignable Digital Inputs ( 3 coaxial, 5 optical)
* 5 Audio & 7 Audio/Video Inputs (including tuner)
    o Phono
    o CD
    o Tuner
    o CDR/Tape 1
    o Tape 2
    o DVD/LD
    o TV
    o Satellite
    o VCR 1
    o VCR 2
    o VCR 3
* 7.1 Multi-Channel Inputs
* 7.1 Channel Pre-Outs
* 2 Audio/2 Audio Video/2 Video Outputs
    o CDR/Tape1 Output
    o Tape 2 Output
    o VCR/DVR 1 Output
    o VCR 2 Output
    o 2 Monitor Outputs
* RS-232 for Custom Control & Flash Memory Upgradeability
* S-Video x 7 Inputs / 5 Outputs (including front panel)
* 3 HD-Ready Assignable Component Inputs / 1 Output
* 2 Digital Outputs (2 optical)
* RF-input for AC-3 demodulator
* Phono Input
* MR&MS Pre-Out
* Power Amp In (Front Left / Front Right)
* Banana Speaker Terminals (All Channels)

Build

* 3-Dimensional Space Frame Construction
* New Aluminum Black Gloss Front Panel
* Heavy Duty Power Cord
* Copper Chassis
* Gold Plated Terminals (all inputs)
* Heavy Duty Power Cord
* Control Panel Door

Convenience

* New Dot Matrix Display
* Large Screen Touch Panel LCD Learning Remote
* On-Screen Graphic User Interface
* Independent Multi-Room & Multi-Source Pre-amp & Control
* Function Rename
* Loudness Curve
* Direct Switch
* Fluorescent dimmer (4 step)
* 1 Rear Panel AC Accessory Outlet
* AM/FM Tuner
    o Random Presets for 30 AM/FM Stations
    o 3 Speed Tuning
* Control Door Design