SC-2023
7.2 Channel AV Receiver with 8x HDMI, AirPlay, DLNA, Jitter Reduction and Ultra HD 4K Upscaling/Pass Through

Immerse yourself in high quality audio and video.

 

With 190W output per channel, this 7.2-channel AV receiver transforms your living area in a true home cinema. Its robust design houses the power and finesse of Class D amplification. Along with impressive digital power, this fully equipped multi-zone AV receiver delivers advanced connectivity with features to match its performance.

Plug in your iPod, iPhone, iPad or Android device, and it becomes one with the receiver. Or insert a USB device to play PC files. The SC-2023 is ready for high-resolution music files, gapless playback, 4K Ultra HD video and multi-zone functionality as well as convenient receiver control via Pioneer’s free iControlAV2013 app. In addition, it offers playback of audio files stored in the Direct Streaming Digital (DSD) format through its front USB. Get worldwide internet radio and stream your smartphone's content via DLNA or Apple AirPlay when you connect via LAN (adapter for wireless LAN available).

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Audio Features

  • Channels: 7
  • Amplification Type: Class D (Direct Energy HD)
  • 630 W Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %)
  • 240 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 1 ch Driven)
  • 190 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 1 ch Driven)
  • Dolby® TrueHD/Dolby Pro Logic IIz/Dolby Digital Plus
  • DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-ES/DTS Neo:X | 7.1
  • DSD Music File Playback via USB (2.8 MHz)
  • DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz)
  • Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP
  • Hi-bit24 Audio Signal Processing
  • 192 kHz/24-bit DAC
  • HDMI™ Audio Return Channel
  • Pioneer Advanced MCACC Room Calibration
    • 3D Time Axis Measurement
    • Polarity Check
    • Automatic Crossover Setting
    • Reverb Before and After Calibration Results (OSD or AVNavigator)
    • Standing Wave Control
  • Pioneer Sound Enhancements
    • Phase Control/Auto Phase Control Plus
    • PQLS Bit-stream/Multi-Surround/2 ch Audio
    • Jitter Reduction
    • Auto Sound Retriever/Auto Sound Retriever for ARC
    • Sound Retriever Link
    • Auto Level Control (Multi-Channel)
    • Virtual Speakers (Wide/Height/Surround Back)
    • Virtual Depth
  • Advanced Surround Modes
    • Action, Drama, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop
    • Front Stage Surround, Extended Stereo
    • Sound Retriever Air, Phones Surround
    • ECO Mode 1, ECO Mode 2
  • Input Volume Absorber

Video Features

  • HDMI 8 in/2 out
  • Android™ Audio/Video Playback with MHL™
  • Ultra HD (4K) Upscaling and Pass Through
  • 1080p/24fps Scaler with Qdeo™
  • 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc®, Broadcast and Games)
  • Deep Colour (36-bit) and "x.v.Colour"
  • Triple HD Noise Reduction
  • Advanced Video Adjustment
  • Stream Smoother/Stream Smoother Link
  • Frame Rate Conversion (60i/p 24p)

Network Features

  • AirPlay Wireless Audio
  • DLNA Certified™ (1.5)
  • HTC Connect™ Certified
  • Compatible with Windows® 8
  • Music File Playback via LAN/USB (AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV,FLAC, MP3, WMA, AAC, DSD*1)
    • 192 kHz/24-bit Audio Playback (AIFF, WAV, FLAC)
  • Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
  • Internet Radio with vTuner
  • Spotify® Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready*2
  • HDZONE for Audio and Video
  • ZONE 3 Audio, Volume and Balance
  • ZONE 2 AV (Composite), Subwoofer, Volume, Balance and Tone

*1 USB only
*2 Spotify App, iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and subscription required. For service availability in your country check www.spotify.com Firmware update may be necessary.

Operating Features

  • Digital Audio from iPod/iPhone/iPad via USB
  • Android MHL 3D/Full-HD/Charge
  • iControlAV2013 Remote Control App (iOS/Android)*3 Ready
    • AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc Player Control from Smart Device
  • Bluetooth and Air Jam App (iOS/Android)*3 Ready (Optional AS-BT200 adapter required)
  • Wireless LAN Converter Ready (Optional AS-WL300 required)
  • Firmware Upgrade via Internet or USB
  • AVNavigator for Easy Wiring and Setup with PC, Mac and iPad
  • Graphic User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
  • Auto Power Down for Each Zone
  • Power Save for HDMI Standby Through
  • AM/FM Tuner 63 Presets
  • Sleep Timer
  • Learning Remote Control (Luminous)

*3 Available for free download from the App Store/the Google Play™ Store

Connections

FRONT TERMINALS

  • HDMI/MHL 1 In (assignable)
  • USB/iPod Video In
  • MCACC Setup Mic In
  • Phones 1 Out

REAR TERMINALS

  • HDMI 7 In (6 assignable)/2 Out (1 for Main/HDZONE)
  • Ethernet 1 In
  • AV (Composite) 4 In/1 Out
  • Audio 1 In (assignable)
  • Digital Coaxial 2 In (assignable)
  • Digital Optical 2 In (assignable)
  • Component Video 2 In (assignable)
  • Monitor Component 1 Out/Monitor Composite 1 Out
  • Preout 7.1 ch (9.2 ch terminals)
  • Speaker 9 ch Out (SB/FH/FW/B/Bi-Amp/ ZONE 2 assignable)
  • Bluetooth Adapter Port for AS-BT200
  • USB Charge Port for Optional AS-WL300 Wireless Converter
  • IR 2 In/1 Out
  • 12 V Trigger x 2/RS-232C

Other Features

  • Advanced Direct Construction
  • Rigid Trans-Stabilizer
  • Insulated Dual Chassis

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 185 x 441 mm
Weight: 15.0 kg