GENERAL |
Brand | Pioneer |
Series | Elite |
Model | SC-85 |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2014 |
Predecessor | Pioneer SC-75 |
Successor | Pioneer SC-95 |
AMPLIFIER |
Channels | 9.2 |
Power Output | 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
Front Wide Channel Support | |
Amplifier Design | Class 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) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus |
DAC | ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016+ES9016) |
DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit |
Maximum Channel Processing | 9.2 |
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 USB | MP3, 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 USB | Apple 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 Control | Multi-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 Surround | 11 + 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 Memory | 6 |
Reflex Optimizer | |
Phase Control | |
Auto Phase Control Plus | |
Full Band Phase Control | |
Standing Wave Control | |
EQ Bands | 9-Band (Advanced) |
Symmetric EQ | |
X-Curve | |
Distance Adjustment | 1/2 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 Passthrough | up 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 Resolution | 1080p (1125p) |
Stream Smoother | |
Pure Cinema | |
Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, 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 Inputs | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | 1 Front |
USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | 1 |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
RCA Line Inputs | 3 |
RCA Line Outputs | 1 |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Multi-Channel Input | |
RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Composite Video Inputs | 2 |
Composite Video Outputs | 2 |
S-Video Inputs | |
S-Video Outputs | |
Component Video Inputs | 2 |
Component Video Outputs | 1 |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
PC In | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB |
Speaker A/B | |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
Detachable Power Cord | |
adapterport | |
ZONES |
Number of Zones | 4 |
Powered Zones | 2, 3 and HDZone |
Zone 2 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer |
Zone 3 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out |
Zone 4 Outs | HDMI |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, HDZone) |
Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) |
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | HDZone |
AV Navigator | Built-in |
IP Control | |
PreAmp Mode | |
Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone |
FL Dimmer | |
Function Rename | |
Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control (Lumius) |
RADIO |
Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Presets | 63 |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | vTuner |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM | |
CONSTRUCTION |
Front Panel | Brushed |
Solid Aluminum Front | |
Construction | Advanced Direct Construction |
Speaker Terminals | 11 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 11 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
3D Space Frame Construction | |
Gold plated RCA terminals | |
POWER |
Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | |
Transformer Stabilizer | |
Power Consumption | 330 W |
Standby Power | 0.1 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" |
Weight | 15.1 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 Drive | 760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) |
THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω) |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 390 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 101 dB |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 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 Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Terminal | 5 V, 600 mA |
HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) |
HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA |
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
Warranty | 2 Years Parts & Labor |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted