Pioneer VSX-42 vs Pioneer SC-1222-K

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer SC-1222-K
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      Highlights

      • 7.1 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1222-K
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-42 to Pioneer SC-1222-K to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Pioneer VSX-42 has 7 channel and the Pioneer SC-1222-K has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K

      Pioneer VSX-42 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales Anchor Bay up to 1080p video signal.

      Pioneer SC-1222-K was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-42 and Pioneer SC-1222-K and gave them scores of 67 and 77 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer SC-1222-K

      Amplifier
      70
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      67
      Audio Features
      73
      Video Features
      54
      Video Features
      54
      Connectivity
      67
      Connectivity
      82
      Zones
      79
      Zones
      86
      Radio
      79
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      77

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-42 and Pioneer SC-1222-K.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer SC-1222-K

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   High Power Output - 120 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer SC-1222-K

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-42

      Pioneer SC-1222-K

      •   7.1 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-42

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-42 over Pioneer SC-1222-K.

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      Pioneer VSX-42 vs Pioneer SC-1222-K
      Network Audio Formats LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz vs WAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs
      On-Screen Display GUI with Album Art vs GUI
      Bigger Power Supply 520 W vs 290 W
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-1222-K

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-1222-K over Pioneer VSX-42.

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      Pioneer VSX-42 vs Pioneer SC-1222-K
      More Channels 7.1 vs 7.2
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs Front Channel
      Surround EX vs
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio vs
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Jitter Reduction vs plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
      Auto Level Control 2 Channel vs Multi-Channel
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel) vs Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
      Digital Noise Reduction vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
      Wide Surround vs
      Virtual Speakers vs Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
      Virtual Depth vs
      Manual MCACC vs
      Higher MCACC Memory 1 vs 6
      Auto Phase Control Plus vs
      Standing Wave Control vs
      More EQ Bands 5 vs 9-Band
      X-Curve vs
      Distance Adjustment .1 Ft vs 1/2 inch
      Polarity Check vs
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover vs
      Pure Cinema vs
      Video Parameter Adjustments vs HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
      Triple HD Noise Reduction vs
      Wi-Fi vs via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 7 (1 front)
      USB DC Out Port vs 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 5
      More RCA Line Outputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 vs 9.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Composite Video vs HDMI, USB, Composite Video
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      Zone 2 Outs RCA Pre/Line Out vs Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Multi-Zone On-Screen Display vs Zone 2 Text
      AVNavigator vs
      PreAmp Mode vs
      Function Rename vs
      More Presets 30 vs 63
      SiriusXM vs
      Advanced Direct Construction [] vs Advanced Direct Construction
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      Transformer Stabilizer vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 101 dB

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs12
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        No Dolby Atmos
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No DTS:X
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-42 features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-1222-K features 7 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Channels7.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect EnergyClass D3
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Pioneer VSX-42's and Pioneer SC-1222-K's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Configurations: Available configurations are:
        • Pioneer VSX-42: 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Pioneer VSX-42: Does not support.
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K: 7.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-1222-K is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

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        8. HDMI

        Pioneer VSX-42 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer SC-1222-K comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
        • 1080p Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale Anchor Bay up to 1080p from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Both receivers support analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.


        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
        Video Signal UpscalingAnchor Bay up to 1080p up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)

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        9. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-1222-K has 9.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-42 and 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-1222-K for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Pioneer SC-1222-K.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-42 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-1222-K for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          Inputs:           6   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. Both receivers support up to 1080p (1125p) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer VSX-42
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Pioneer VSX-42: USB, Composite Video
        • Pioneer SC-1222-K: HDMI, USB, Composite Video

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        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        HDMI Inputs67 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs35
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.19.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1

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        10. Evaluations

        We evaluated Pioneer VSX-42 and Pioneer SC-1222-K and gave them scores of 67 and 77 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Pioneer VSX-42

        Pioneer SC-1222-K

        OVERALL
        67
        OVERALL
        77

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        70
        •   7.1 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        EXCELLENT
        89
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 120 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        67
        •   7.1 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        GOOD
        73
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
        POOR
        54
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        67
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   6 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        GOOD
        82
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet

        Zones

        GOOD
        79
        •   2 Zones
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   3 Zones

        Radio

        GOOD
        79
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        11. Specifications

        GENERAL Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        BrandPioneerPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelVSX-42SC-1222-K
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryUSAUSA
        Release Year20122012
        SuccessorPioneer VSX-43 Pioneer SC-1223-K
        AMPLIFIER Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Channels7.17.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)120 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDirect EnergyClass D3
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front Channel
        AUDIO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI AureusTexas Instruments Aureus
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLIIz PLIIz
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Network Audio FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHzWAV, MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC
        Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLACWAV/FLAC
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level Control2 ChannelMulti-Channel
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (2-Channel) Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels Front L/R Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit24 Audio Processing
        Digital Filter Slow Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Direct Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround9 + Headphone Surround15+1 Mode DSP
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus, Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory16
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands59-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment.1 Ft1/2 inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        PC Display
        VIDEO FEATURES Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 1080p
        Video Signal UpscalingAnchor Bay up to 1080p up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)1080p (1125p)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsHD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
        Bluetooth via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately)
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
        Remote AppControlApp (iPad, iPhone, Android)iControlAV2012
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        HDMI Inputs67 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs11
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs35
        RCA Line Outputs1
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.19.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Composite Video Outputs12
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs12
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite VideoHDMI, USB, Composite Video
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        adapterport
        ZONES Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Number of Zones23
        Powered Zones 2 2
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line OutComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output1
        Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 11 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album ArtGUI
        Multi-Zone On-Screen DisplayZone 2 Text
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator
        PC Set-Up
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back / Front Height / Speaker BBi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerPresetLearning Remote Control
        RADIO Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets3063
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
        Front PanelHairlineBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals99
        Large Speaker Terminals79
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption520 W290 W
        Standby Power0.4 W0.1 W
        Auto Power Standby
        PHYSICAL Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 342.5 mm
        17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 13-1/2"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
        Weight9.3 kg (20 lb 9 oz)14.4 kg (31.7 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Pioneer VSX-42 Pioneer SC-1222-K
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)80 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)120 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)160 W (1.0% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)190 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive600 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)370 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance370 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB101 dB
        S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))79 dB
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        HDMI TerminalType A (19-pin)19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 100 mA5 V, 55 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 Years1 Year

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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