The Pioneer VSX-524-K is equipped with four HDMI inputs and an HDMI output for interfacing high-resolution audio and video components like Blu-ray players and streaming devices. This model also supports 1080p, 3D and 4K pass-through over HDMI. Additionally, this receiver has a front panel USB port that supports iPhone, iPod and iPad connections, as well as the playback of audio formats like MP3, WMA and AAC.

HDMI 2.0

Offering 4 HDMI 2.0 inputs, the VSX-524-K handles 4K and 1080p video at 60 frames per seconds. 4K offers four times the resolution of 1080p. HDMI 2.0 is also backwards compatible with earlier versions of HDMI. All four HDMI inputs support both 3D and 4k content. Convenience features, such as, HDMI Standby Through is also supported allowing for your sources (cable box, etc.) to pass-through the receiver to the television even when it is in standby mode.

Made for iPhone 5 Certification

The VSX-524-K's front USB input supports music playback and control for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini. Additional Apple devices are also supported for music playback, and you can even use the USB port to playback high-resolution audio files stored on thumb drives.

Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC)

MCACC creates the optimum acoustic experience for movies and music based on your listening environment. The system, complete with custom microphone and subwoofer EQ, automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level, and distance, and equalizes the response.

Eco Mode

This Pioneer AV receiver feature an energy-saving ECO Mode that, when enabled, achieves a standby power consumption of 0.1W. With a host of convenience features, including Network Standby and HDMI CEC support, ECO Mode analyzes your sources in real time, adjusting power consumption accordingly to meet your needs. Or you can manually select the power-saving settings that are right for you.

Additional Features

• 2-Channel DSD to PCM Converter
• 2-Channel Auto Level Control
• 2-Channel Advanced Sound Retriever
• 2-Channel Tone Control
• Midnight Listening
• Loudness Control
• 9 Frame Sound Delay (Lip Sync)
• Sleep Timer (30, 60, 90 min.)
• FL Dimmer
• FL Demo Mode (Feature Flashing)
• On-Screen Display (Analog Only)
• Brushed Front Panel
• 2 Large and 3 Clip Speaker Terminals

Technical Specifications:

Power

• Amplifier Type :   Discrete Direct Energy
• Channels  :  5.1
• Power Output :   Watts per Channel (20 Hz - 20 kHz, .08% THD, 8 ohm): 80 W x 5
• Watts per Channel (1 kHz at 8 ohm): SC Model Power Rating Only
• Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 1% THD, 6 ohm): 140 W x 5

Audio

• DSP  :  Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus
• DAC :   192 kHz / 24-bit
• Supported File Formats   : 48 kHz / 16-bit MP3, WMA, ACC Via USB
• Audio Decoding  :  Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro-Logic IIz, DTS-HD Master Audio, 2-ch SACD
• Calibration :   Phase Control, MCACC, 5-Band EQ, Symmetric EQ, MCACC Memory (1), .01' Distance Adjustment
• Listening Mode :   Auto Surround, Stream Direct (Direct, Pure Direct), Advanced Surround (9 + 1 Mode DSP), Front Stage Surround Advance, Headphone Surround

Video

• Pass-Through :  Yes (up to 4K)
• 3D Support : Yes
• Audio Return Channel (ARC):  Yes
• Standby Mode  :  HDMI (Input Switch / Last Memory)
• Deep Color / xvYCC Support  :  Yes (36-bit)

Connectivity

• Supported Devices :   Apple: iPhone 5s, iPhone5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone, iPod touch 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G / 1G, iPod nano 7G / 6G / 5G / 4G / 3G (Audio Only)
• Input :   4 x HDMI
• 1 x USB
• 2 x Composite Video
• 3 x Stereo RCA (1 x assignable)
• 1 x Digital Optical (assignable)
• 1 x Digital Coaxial (assignable)
• Output :   1 x HDMI
• 1 x Composite Video
• 1 x Subwoofer
• 1 x Headphone
• Other Ports    
• 1 x Calibration Microphone
• 1 x AM Antenna
• 1 x FM Antenna
• 5 x L + R Speaker
• AM/FM Presets  :  30 Preset AM / FM Tuner

General

• On-Screen Display:    Analog Only
• Power Consumption  :  Active: 415 W
• Standby: 0.1 W (standby)
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 17.1 x 6.6 x 13.1" (434 x 168 x 333 mm)
• Weight: 18.3 lb (8.3 kg)