HDMI Connection
HDMI Terminals
HDMI ensures lossless transmission for high-quality pictures and sound, as signals remain in a pure digital state. The Pioneer A/V receivers also support Deep Colour and x.v.Colour.
HDMI Terminals | VSX-1019AH | VSX-919AH | VSX-819H | VSX-519V |
HDMI Input/Output | 4/1 (Repeater) | 3/1 (Repeater) | 3/1 (Repeater) | 2/1 (Repeater) |
Deep Colour | • | • | • | • |
x.v.Colour | • | • | • | • |
KURO LINK | • | • | | |
Digital Video Converter with PureCinema™ and HDMI Upscaler* (VSX-1019AH/VSX-919AH)
The new digital video converter includes various technologies for enjoying high-definition video, such as PureCinema™ progressive scan circuit for processing I/P conversion of 480i analogue signals and advanced GUI control. The VSX-1019AH features a video upscaler by Anchor Bay Technology for upscaling 480i/p video signals up to 1080p. The VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH allow HDMI output of all analogue video signals.
* VSX-1019AH only
Digital Video Converter with HDMI Output
HDMI
Component 
Composite
Video
*VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH have full conversion up to HDMI and down conversion from component to composite video.
**TV audio/video output via A/V receiver by HDMI connection may not be available depending on the source device.
HDMI Repeater
Pioneer A/V receivers feature an HDMI repeater function. Unlike HDMI switching which only transfers high-definition video signals, the HDMI repeater allows full-digital transfer of high-definition audio as well as up to 1080p video signals. Although the VSX-519V does not have Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD Master Audio decoders, it does allow you to enjoy HD audio via LPCM output through HDMI.
HDMI Repeater vs. HDMI Switching
Blu-ray Disc Player
Cable
| | HDMI Repeater HDMI Switching | Legacy Cable |
| Connection | Video | | | |
| Type | | | |
| Audio | | | |
| | | | |
| | Video Audio | Video Audio |
| HD Audio | Yes | | | |
| Dolby Surround |
| | |
| | (Digital) | (Analogue) |
Auto Lip-Sync
Yes
Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) — Jitter-Free Audio Transmission via HDMI (VSX-1019AH/VSX-919AH)
Through an HDMI connection with a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player, the VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH perfect CD playback with the proprietary Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS). This technology eliminates distortion from timing errors, giving the best possible digital-to-analogue conversion from audio CD sources for jitter-free playback and dynamic sound quality.
iPod/iPhone Connection
iPod®/iPhone Digital Connection via USB (VSX-1019AH/ VSX-919AH/VSX-819H)
Enjoy iPod videos, pictures and music via digital connection. The VSX-1019AH, VSX-919AH, and VSX-819H each come
with an iPod/iPhone connection cable allowing direct USB connection to the front panel without having to buy a docking station. The audio signals are directly transferred to the A/V receiver's high-performance DAC, offering superior sound. What's more, you can operate your iPod with the A/V receiver's remote control. With an iPhone/iPod Touch, you can even watch YouTube video enlarged on your TV screen. The VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH can display album artwork on an HDTV.
Connection Comparison
Analogue Audio (previous)
A/V Receiver
Analogue
Audio
Digital Audio (VSX-1019AH/VSX-919AH/VSX-819H) | Digital |
Audio
A/V Receiver
* Wave form image only
High-Performance Technologies for
Superior Sound Quality
Advanced Sound Retriever
Pioneer's latest A/V receivers feature the Advanced Sound Retriever, which significantly improves the sound quality of compressed audio — such as WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and
MP3 — to the level of CD sound. The Advanced Sound Retriever creates new signals to restore the minor details left out during the compression process. The VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH feature an Advanced Sound Retriever for multi-surround sound, which is compatible with DVD soundtrack such as Dolby Digital or DTS.
Auto Level Control
Auto Level Control equalises volume level differences between tracks when playing music from iPod or other sources. The Auto Level Control on the VSX-1019AH and VSX-919AH supports multi-channel playback, maintaining a consistent level even at low volumes.
New GUI (VSX-1019AH/VSX-919AH)
The GUI on the latest A/V receivers has been refined, resulting in enhanced ease-of-use. Each function has a dedicated GUI screen, displaying, for instance, iPod/iPhone data, speaker settings, or EQ adjustments.
GUI Images
Home Menu | Speaker Setting | iPod/iPhone |
EQ Adjustments | Reverb Characteristic | Zone 2 |
| DTS-HD/Dolby TrueHD | MCACC | iPod Digital | Advanced Sound Retriever | Auto Level Control |
VSX-1019AH | • | • (Advanced) | • | • (Multi-ch) | • (Multi-ch) |
VSX-919AH | • | • (Advanced) | • | • (Multi-ch) | • (Multi-ch) |
VSX-819H | • | • | • | • (2ch) | • (2ch) |
VSX-519V | | | | • (2ch) | • (2ch) |
sPhase Control (Bass management system ensures precision low frequency output) sAdvanced MCACC setup with 9-band EQ
sStanding Wave Control
sAdvanced Sound Retriever (for enhanced
PC and portable audio) sFront Stage Surround Advance sAuto Level Control (Multi)
• Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier
Features for Superior Sound Quality
sMaximum power (6 ohms): 170 W x 7ch
sPQLS 2ch Audio
•Digital Core Engine with Freescale 400MIPS Processing DSP
•192 kHz/24-bit DAC
Surround Sound Technologies
•DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Digital Plus decoders
•Neural-THX Surround
•Sound Delay for adjusting Lip Sync (0.0-10.0 frames)
•Dialogue Enhancement
Enhanced Convenience
siPod player digital direct via USB sUSB memory audio ready (USB Host
function) sHDMI Upscaler
sDigital video converter (up to HDMI) sMulti-Zone Audio/Video (Zone 2)
VSX-919AH-K(-S)
New Generation Audio Formats
sDTS-HD/Dolby TrueHD decoders
Pioneer-Exclusive Innovations
sPhase Control (Bass management system ensures precision low frequency output) sAdvanced MCACC setup with 9-band EQ
sStanding Wave Control
sAdvanced Sound Retriever (for enhanced
PC and portable audio) sFront Stage Surround Advance sAuto Level Control (Multi)
• Advanced Direct Energy Power Amplifier
Features for Superior Sound Quality
sMaximum power (6 ohms): 170 W x 7ch sPQLS 2ch Audio
•Digital Core Engine with Freescale 400MIPS Processing DSP
•192 kHz/24-bit DAC
Surround Sound Technologies
•DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Digital Plus decoders
•Sound Delay for adjusting Lip Sync (0.0-10.0 frames)
•Dialogue Enhancement
Enhanced Convenience
siPod player digital direct via USB sUSB memory audio ready (USB Host
function)
sDigital video converter (up to HDMI) sMulti-Zone Audio/Video (Zone 2)
Silver finish also available (VSX-919AH-S) in some areas
