Pioneer VSX-42

GENERAL
Brand	Pioneer
Series	Elite
Model	VSX-42
Type	A/V Receiver
Country	USA
Release Year	2012
Successor	Pioneer VSX-43

AMPLIFIER
Channels	7.1
Power Output	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Direct Energy
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	TI Aureus
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1
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
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz
Music Playback via USB	WAV, 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 USB	WAV/FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
Auto Level Control	2 Channel
Dialog Enhancement
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever	Advanced (2-Channel)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control	Front L/R Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
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 Surround	9 + Headphone Surround
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory	1
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands	5
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment	.1 Ft
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 Version	2.2
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 1080p
Video Signal Upscaling	Anchor Bay up to 1080p
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
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi
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 Connection	iPod/iPhone/iPad
Remote App	ControlApp (iPad, iPhone, Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS
HDMI Inputs	6
HDMI Outputs	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1
RCA Line Inputs	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB, Composite Video
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
adapterport

ZONES
Number of Zones	2
Powered Zones	2
Zone 2 Outs	RCA Pre/Line Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS
On-Screen Display	GUI with Album Art
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator
PC Set-Up
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration	Surround Back / Front Height / Speaker B
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	Preset

RADIO
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Presets	30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION
Chassis
Front Panel	Hairline
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7
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	520 W
Standby Power	0.4 W
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL
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"
Weight	9.3 kg (20 lb 9 oz)

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB
S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz))	79 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	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
HDMI Terminal	Type A (19-pin)
HDMI Output Type	5 V, 100 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108 MHz
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1700 kHz
Warranty	2 Years

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

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