Pioneer SC-61

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    Highlights

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

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    Specifications

    GENERAL
    BrandPioneer
    SeriesElite
    ModelSC-61
    TypeA/V Receiver
    CountryUSA
    Release Year2012
    SuccessorPioneer SC-71
    AMPLIFIER
    Channels7.2
    Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    Front Wide Channel Support
    Amplifier DesignClass D3
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp CapabilityFront Channel
    AUDIO FEATURES
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTI Aureus
    DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing7.1
    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
    Dolby Digital EX
    Surround EX
    DTS:X
    DTS Neural:X
    DTS Virtual:X
    DTS Neo 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
    Network Audio FormatsLPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
    Music Playback via USBWAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC,
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBWAV/FLAC
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    Jitter Reduction plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
    Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
    Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
    Sound Retriever AIR
    Digital noise Reduction
    Tone Control Front L/R Channels
    Compressed Music Enhancer 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 Surround15 + Headphone Surround
    Wide Surround
    Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
    Headphone Surround
    Virtual SpeakersSurround Back / Height / Depth / Wide
    Virtual Depth
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced MCACC
    Manual MCACC
    MCACC Memory6
    Auto Phase Control Plus
    Full Band Phase Control
    Standing Wave Control
    EQ Bands9
    Symmetric EQ
    X-Curve
    Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
    Precision Distance
    Polarity Check
    Auto Subwoofer Crossover
    VIDEO FEATURES
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    BT.2020 color space
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    HDBaseT Compatible
    Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
    HDCP Version2.2
    QMS (Quick Media Switching)
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
    QFT (Quick Frame transport)
    3-D Ready
    Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080p
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo)
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    Component Video Maximum Resolution1080p (1125p)
    Stream Smoother
    Pure Cinema
    Video Parameter AdjustmentsAdvanced Video Adjust - HD 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
    Wi-Fi via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately)
    Bluetooth 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
    Apple Product ConnectioniPod/iPhone/iPad
    Remote AppiControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs7 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs1
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 Front
    USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs2
    RCA Line Inputs5
    RCA Line Outputs1
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs9.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)
    Composite Video Outputs2
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs2
    Component Video Outputs1
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    PC In
    Front A/V InputsHDMI, USB, Composite Video
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
    Detachable Power Cord
    adapterport
    ZONES
    Number of Zones3
    Powered Zones 2 and 3
    Zone 2 OutsComposite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub
    Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3)
    Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 1
    MISCELLANEOUS
    On-Screen DisplayGUI with Album Art
    Multi-Zone On-Screen Display (Zone 2)
    HDMI Speaker B Link
    AV Navigator
    PC Set-Up
    IP Control
    PreAmp Mode
    Versatile Speaker ConfigurationBi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width
    FL Dimmer
    Function Rename
    Remote ControllerLearning
    RADIO
    Analog Tuner FM/AM
    Presets63
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio vTuner
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM
    CONSTRUCTION
    ChassisInsulated Dual Chassis
    Front PanelHairline
    Solid Aluminum Front
    ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
    Speaker Terminals9
    Large Speaker Terminals9
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    3D Space Frame Construction
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER
    Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
    Transformer Stabilizer
    Power Consumption290 W
    Standby Power0.1 W
    Auto Power Standby
    PHYSICAL
    Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
    17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8"
    Weight14.4 kg (31.7 lbs)
    SPECIFICATIONS
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)125 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)165 W (1.0% THD)
    Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)200 W (1.0% THD)
    Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive630 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
    THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)375 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
    Rated Lineout Level and Impedance375 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 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)
    Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
    HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
    HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
    AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz
    Warranty2 Years

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

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