Pioneer SC-85

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    Highlights

    • 9.2 Channels
    • 9.2 Channel Processing
    • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
    • Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Specifications

    GENERAL
    BrandPioneer
    SeriesElite
    ModelSC-85
    TypeA/V Receiver
    CountryUSA
    Release Year2014
    PredecessorPioneer SC-75
    SuccessorPioneer SC-95
    AMPLIFIER
    Channels9.2
    Power Output135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    Front Wide Channel Support
    Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
    AUDIO FEATURES
    Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineTexas Instruments Aureus
    DACESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016+ES9016)
    DAC Specs192 kHz/32 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing9.2
    Air Studios Monitor Certification
    Dolby Atmos up to with firmware update
    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:X
    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
    Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB 2-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 All Channels
    Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Sound Retriever
    High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    Auto Surround
    Optimum Surround
    Advanced Surround11 + 1
    Wide Surround
    Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
    Headphone Surround
    Virtual Speakers (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
    Virtual Depth
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro
    Manual MCACC
    MCACC Memory6
    Reflex Optimizer
    Phase Control
    Auto Phase Control Plus
    Full Band Phase Control
    Standing Wave Control
    EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
    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)
    QMS (Quick Media Switching)
    ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
    VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
    QFT (Quick Frame transport)
    3-D Ready
    Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4 24-bit)
    4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
    4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit)
    Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (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 AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
    Triple HD noise Reduction
    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 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
    DLNA 1.5 (DMR)
    AirPlay AirPlay
    Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via front USB
    Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 Front
    USB DC Out Port1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A)
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs1
    Coaxial Inputs2
    RCA Line Inputs3
    RCA Line Outputs1
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs11.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs2
    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
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")
    Detachable Power Cord
    adapterport
    ZONES
    Number of Zones4
    Powered Zones2, 3 and HDZone
    Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer
    Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
    Zone 4 OutsHDMI
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone)
    Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 1
    MISCELLANEOUS
    On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
    Multi-Zone On-Screen Display HDZone
    AV Navigator Built-in
    IP Control
    PreAmp Mode
    Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone
    FL Dimmer
    Function Rename
    Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
    RADIO
    Analog Tuner FM/AM
    Presets63
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio vTuner
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM
    CONSTRUCTION
    Front PanelBrushed
    Solid Aluminum Front
    ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
    Speaker Terminals11
    Large Speaker Terminals11
    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 Consumption330 W
    Standby Power0.1 W
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power Standby
    PHYSICAL
    Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
    17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
    Weight15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
    SPECIFICATIONS
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)175 W (1.0% THD)
    Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)220 W (1.0% THD)
    Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
    THD0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
    Rated Lineout Level and Impedance390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)101 dB
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 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
    Wi-Fi Terminal5 V, 600 mA
    HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
    HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
    HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
    AM Frequency530 kHz - 1700 kHz
    Warranty2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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