Pioneer VSX-LX55 7.2-ch AV Receiver
Besides surround sound in HD and a digital connection with your iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® without dock from the VSX-LX55, you get easy-to-operate worldwide internet radio (vTuner) and network streaming via DLNA or Apple Airplay® when you connect the Receiver via LAN. LPCM, WAV, FLAC and other lossless formats are supported as well as THX Select 2 Plus audio.
Compatible (free) smartphone/tablet apps include the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.
Intelligent speaker calibration
Surround speakers can hardly be ideally positioned. The included MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) therefore analyses the existing sound field, just like a sound professional, and adjusts the sound timings to precision-tune the system to your room.
Direct digital connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPad
No need for a dock - you can connect your Apple® device directly to the Receiver. Thanks to the digital connection, you get the best possible audio quality (further enhanced by the Advanced Sound Retriever). Furthermore, you can view photos and videos, and stream apps like YouTube to your TV.
Stream with AirPlay
Apple's AirPlay lets you stream music from any compatible device connected to your home network. This means you can easily enjoy your iTunes music library through your AV Receiver. You can also view metadata such as song title, artist name and even album artwork on a connected display.
Stream with DLNA
DLNA is widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. This Receiver being DLNA certified means you can easily stream audio from such a device using your home network.
Remote of the future
iControlAV2 is our 2nd-generation app that lets you control all important functions of your Receiver from your smartphone or tablet. Control playback, select an input, adjust listening modes and change sound balance and emphasis from one app.
Music listening made social
Air Jam is a Bluetooth-based app that lets a group of people connect with their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and add their songs to the Receiver’s playlist. Participants can see which song was, is or will be playing - a great way to share and discover tunes. This feature requires iOS 4.2 with iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPad or iPod touch (2nd gen. or higher).
Less jitter, better audio
Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, causing sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS "speed synchronises" the digital audio data between the Receiver and your matching Pioneer Blu-ray player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.
Image optimised for you
Advanced Video Adjust optimises the video signal according to your type of screen or projector. Based on MCACC calibration data, it also adjusts image quality to your distance from the screen.
Intuitive setup and operation
With the Receiver connected to your home network, AVNavigator software from the included CD makes installation a breeze. Wiring Navi guides you in making the connections with speakers and other devices, and updates the Receiver with the appropriate settings, while the interactive manual lets you intuitively explore every feature of the Receiver. AVNavigator is also available as a free app for iPad users.
Specifications
Besides surround sound in HD and a digital connection with your iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® without dock from the VSX-LX55, you get easy-to-operate worldwide internet radio (vTuner) and network streaming via DLNA or Apple Airplay® when you connect the Receiver via LAN. LPCM, WAV, FLAC and other lossless formats are supported as well as THX Select 2 Plus audio.
Compatible (free) smartphone/tablet apps include the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.
Intelligent speaker calibration
Surround speakers can hardly be ideally positioned. The included MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) therefore analyses the existing sound field, just like a sound professional, and adjusts the sound timings to precision-tune the system to your room.
Direct digital connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPad
No need for a dock - you can connect your Apple® device directly to the Receiver. Thanks to the digital connection, you get the best possible audio quality (further enhanced by the Advanced Sound Retriever). Furthermore, you can view photos and videos, and stream apps like YouTube to your TV.
Stream with AirPlay
Apple's AirPlay lets you stream music from any compatible device connected to your home network. This means you can easily enjoy your iTunes music library through your AV Receiver. You can also view metadata such as song title, artist name and even album artwork on a connected display.
Stream with DLNA
DLNA is widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. This Receiver being DLNA certified means you can easily stream audio from such a device using your home network.
Remote of the future
iControlAV2 is our 2nd-generation app that lets you control all important functions of your Receiver from your smartphone or tablet. Control playback, select an input, adjust listening modes and change sound balance and emphasis from one app.
Music listening made social
Air Jam is a Bluetooth-based app that lets a group of people connect with their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad and add their songs to the Receiver’s playlist. Participants can see which song was, is or will be playing - a great way to share and discover tunes. This feature requires iOS 4.2 with iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPad or iPod touch (2nd gen. or higher).
Less jitter, better audio
Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, causing sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS "speed synchronises" the digital audio data between the Receiver and your matching
Pioneer Blu-ray player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.
Image optimised for you
Advanced Video Adjust optimises the video signal according to your type of screen or projector. Based on MCACC calibration data, it also adjusts image quality to your distance from the screen.
Intuitive setup and operation
With the Receiver connected to your home network, AVNavigator software from the included CD makes installation a breeze. Wiring Navi guides you in making the connections with speakers and other devices, and updates the Receiver with the appropriate settings, while the interactive manual lets you intuitively explore every feature of the Receiver. AVNavigator is also available as a free app for iPad users.
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Power Output |
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Maximum Power Output
(1 kHz, 10 % THD, 6 ohms 1ch Drive) |
200 W x 7 |
Rated Power Output
(1 kHz, 1 % THD, 6 ohms) |
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Centre |
150 W |
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Surround |
150 W + 150 W |
Surround Back
Surround Back (Front Height/Wide) |
150 W + 150 W |
Rated Power Output
(20 Hz-20 kHz, 2ch drive, 8 ohms) |
110 W + 110 W
(THD 0.08 %) |
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Amplifier Design |
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Channels |
7 |
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Amplification Type |
Advanced Direct Energy |
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Sound Field Calibration |
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Phase Control |
Yes (Full Band, Plus) |
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Auto MCACC |
Advanced (9 Band EQ) |
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Standing Wave Control |
Yes |
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DSP Design |
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Digital Core Engine |
TI Aureus™ |
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DAC / ADC |
192 kHz/24-bit |
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License/Format Features |
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THX |
THX Select2 Plus |
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Dolby Digital/Dolby Pro Logic II |
Yes |
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Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus |
Yes |
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Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx/IIz |
Yes |
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DTS/DTS 96/24 |
Yes |
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DTS-HD Master Audio |
Yes |
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DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
Yes |
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DTS-Express/DTS-ES/DTS Neo:6 |
Yes |
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Neural-THX Surround/DTS Neural Surround |
Yes |
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Listening Modes |
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Advanced Surround Modes |
15 + 1 Modes*1 |
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Wide Surround |
Yes |
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Audio Features |
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Virtual Height/Virtual Surround Back |
Yes / Yes |
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Virtual Depth |
Yes |
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PQLS with HDMI |
Yes (Bit-stream, Multi, 2ch) |
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Jitter Reduction |
Yes |
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Advanced Sound Retriever |
Yes (Multi) |
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Auto Sound Retriever |
Yes |
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Sound Retriever AIR |
Yes |
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Auto Level Control |
Yes (Multi) |
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Digital Noise Reduction |
Yes |
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Sound Delay (Lip-Sync) |
Yes (10 frame) |
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DSD to PCM Converter |
Yes (Multi) |
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FLAC File Compatible |
Yes |
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Video Features |
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Triple HD Video Noise Reduction |
Yes |
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Advanced Video Adjust |
Yes |
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Stream Smoother |
Yes |
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HDMI |
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3D/ARC |
Yes |
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Deep Colour (36 bit) |
Yes |
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x.v.Colour |
Yes |
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Video Converter Up to HDMI |
Yes |
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Upscaling |
Yes (1080/24p) |
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Control with HDMI |
Yes |
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HDMI Standby Through |
Yes |
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Convenience |
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iControlAV2 Ready |
Yes |
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iPod digital transmission*2 |
Yes |
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AirPlay |
Yes |
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Air Jam |
Yes |
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Compatible with Windows 7 |
Yes |
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DLNA Certified™ |
Yes (1.5) |
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Internet Radio |
Yes (vTuner) |
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AVNavigator |
Yes |
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GUI |
Yes |
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Remote Control |
Learning |
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Multi-Zone |
3 |
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FM/AM Tuner with Preset |
Yes (63) |
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Terminals |
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HDMI Input/Output |
7/2 |
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USB Input (iPod/Memory Audio) |
1 |
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Bluetooth Adapter Port |
1 |
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LAN/Phono Input |
1/0 |
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Digital Coaxial Input/Output |
2/0 |
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Digital Optical Input/Output |
3/1 |
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Preamp Output |
7.1 ch |
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Audio Input/Rec. Output |
2/0 |
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AV (Composite) Input/Rec. Output |
4/1 |
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Component Video Input |
2 |
Monitor Video Output (to TV):
Component/S-Video/Composite |
1/0/1 |
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Miscellaneous |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) |
435 x 185 x 441 |
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Weight (kg) |
14.1 |
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Power Requirements (50/60 Hz) |
AC 220-230/240 V |
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Power Consumption/Standby*3 (W) |
590/0.1 |
*1 Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mono Film, Entertainment Show, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo, Front Stage Surround Focus, Front Stage Surround Wide + Phones Surround
*2 Compatibility may vary depending on the software incorporated in your iPod. The Pioneer AV amp and receivers do not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. Consult your nearest Pioneer dealer for supported versions. Functions such as equaliser cannot be controlled using the receiver, so we recommend you to turn off the equaliser before connecting. iPod is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music.
*3 Control with HDMI off