Our Philosophy; Features; Before You Start - Pioneer SC-81 Operating Instructions Manual

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Our philosophy

Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the
moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three
important steps:
1 Designing with carefully selected components so as to transmit the original soundtrack
accurately
2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area
3 Tuning that transmits soul

Features

Audio
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Class D Amplifier
This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating
the essence of Pioneer's high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding
performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.
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ESS-24bit-DAC-equipped
All channels are equipped with ESS SABRE Premier Audio DACs. The Jitter Eliminators achieve clearer sound.
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Hi-bit 24 Audio Processing
Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs or DVDs. 16- and 20-bit PCM as well as compressed
audio is requantized to 24 bits, and the high frequency component is interpolated upon data processing to enable
smoother, more subtle musical expression.
% Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced fea-
tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.
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Auto Phase Control Plus
For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first
place. This function automatically corrects phase shifting on such discs and broadcasts. This function is particu-
larly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE).
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Phase Control
Phase Control effectively eliminates phase lag, which makes the sound lack synchronization, and significantly
improves the multi-channel sound without any extra operation.
% PQLS Bit-stream
Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections. This
feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function.
Video
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Ultra HD (with 4K/60p video support) - Pass-through and upscaling -
Up to 4K/60p resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the HD (High Definition) or
Full HD images of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K/60p and
displayed. A separate monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required.
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HDMI (4K60p, 3D, Audio Return Channel)
7 in/2 out (As for 2 out; You can select 'Dual out' or 'HDZONE out') A compatible component is required to use
the above function.
Network
% Roku Ready
®
This receiver is a certified Roku Ready ® device. By just plugging the Roku Streaming Stick
you can enjoy the hottest movies, TV shows, music, games and more on your TV by streaming it directly from the
Internet.
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Spotify Digital Music-Streaming Service ready
Spotify is a digital music-streaming service that gives you on-demand access to millions of songs. This receiver is
ready for Connect from Spotify, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system.
For service availability in your country check www.spotify.com.
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Compatible with Windows 8.1
This receiver is compatible with Windows 8.1, letting you easily stream music from compatible PCs on your home
network.
% Apple AirPlay
With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to this receiver and play it through your home theater system.
You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song titles, artist's names as well as the album art on a
connected display. You can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the house.
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DLNA Certified (1.5)
This receiver is a DLNA certified (1.5) device, enabled to work not only as a DMP (Digital Media Player) for playing
DMS (Digital Media Server) audio files, but also as a DMR (Digital Media Renderer) to be controlled remotely by a
device such as a smartphone or PC.
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Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.
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Before you start

TM into the MHL port,