Pioneer Elite Receivers Get Technological Update

VSX-49TXi Features World's First Multichannel Digital Interface For DVD-Audio And SACD

1-Jul-02

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. introduced four new Elite receivers that offer audio enthusiasts the latest in digital processing, room tuning, and high-resolution multichannel audio reproduction. The VSX-49TXi is the world's first receiver with a multichannel digital interface (i.Link) for DVD-Audio and SACD.""We developed these new receivers with the understanding that multichannel sound is critical to enhance audio of both movies and music,"" said Craig McManis, Vice President of Marketing for Home Entertainment at Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. ""By incorporating an i.Link connection on the flagship receiver, we're giving consumers added convenience coupled with the most technologically advanced method of processing audio through one cable instead of multiple analog cables.""Room TuningThe VSX-49TXi and VSX-45TX receivers provide a refined Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC) for optimum acoustic accuracy in multichannel sound reproduction. The calibration system works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of the listening area and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can ""color"" the original source material. First, the MCCAC uses the microphone provided to check and test ambient noise levels, the microphone, and speaker level. Once the initial setup calibration is complete the system automatically confirms size of the speakers that are hooked up to the receiver and distance to the listener, then performs a surround analysis. Finally, MCACC checks the channel delay and channel level, before performing the acoustic calibration. During the acoustic calibration process, the speakers will emit a series of pink noise and timing pulses that are received by the microphone and sent to a nine-band digital equalizer for final calibration of up to seven channels. The VSX-49TXi provides an advanced MCACC offering all-channel 96 kHz/24-bit analog-to-digital conversion, and allows for manual settings if preferred.The VSX-43TX offers manual MCACC, allowing consumers to fine-tune the room to their own personal tastes. The manual MCACC system utilizes the left front speaker as a reference point to calibrate the speaker level, time delay, and five-band equalization for up to seven channels. The receiver coaches the user through several steps, until the sound being reproduced by each speaker is aligned to the front left reference channel. Sound QualityPioneer's Elite receivers offer equal amplifier power to all channels. All amplifiers are of discrete configuration for low distortion. ConstructionThe VSX-49TXi has a four-chamber, copper-shielded chassis construction and huge storage capacitors. Both the VSX-45TX and VSX-43TX have extra-large extruded aluminum heat sinks, a frame-reinforced isolated chamber, single- and double-layered transformer stabilizer, gold insulator, and aluminum front panel.The VSX-49TXi receiver will be available in October 2002 at a suggested retail price of $4,500. The VSX-45TX and VSX-43TX will be available in August 2002 at a suggested retail price of $1,400 and $1,200, respectively. The VSX-41TX is available as of July 2002 at a suggested retail price of $800.

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