Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Specifications, Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving, Amplifier Section

Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

Specifications

Amplifier Section

Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09%** total harmonic distortion (front).

Continuous Power Output

Front	100 W +100	W (20	Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%,	8 Ω)
Center	100	W (20	Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8		Ω)
Surround	100 W +100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%, 8				Ω)
Surround Back
...............	100 W +100 W (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09%,			8	Ω)

Audio Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
LINE	335 mV/47 kΩ
Frequency Response
LINE	5 Hz to 100,000 Hz +–30dB
Output (Level/Impedance)
LINE	335 mV/2.2 kΩ
Tone Control
BASS	± 6 dB (100 Hz)
TREBLE	± 6 dB (10 kHz)
LOUDNESS	+4/+2 dB (100Hz/10 kHz)
	(at volume position –40dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)
LINE	101 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]
LINE	83 dB

*Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.

**Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.

Video Section (S jack)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)	............................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz +–30dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	65 dB

Video Section (Composite)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
LINE	1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance)
LINE	1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Frequency Response
LINE	5 Hz to 10 MHz +–03dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	65 dB

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range		87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity	Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity		Mono: 20.2 dBf
		Stereo: 38.6 dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio		Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)
		Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)
Distortion		Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity		.........................60 dB (400 kHz)
Stereo Separation		40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response		30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1) dB
Antenna Input		75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range	530 kHz to 1,700 kHz
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)	350 µV/m
Selectivity	25 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	50 dB
Antenna	Loop antenna

Miscellaneous

Power Requirements		AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption		600 W
Power Consumption in Standby mode		...........................0.8 W
AC Outlet SWITCHED		100 W (0.8 A) MAX
Dimensions	420 (W) × 188 (H) × 464 (D) mm
(16-9/16 (W) × 7-7/16 (H) × 18-5/16 (D) in.)
Weight (without package)		17.4 kg (38.6 lbs)

Component Video Section

Input (Sensitivity)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Frequency Response	5 Hz to 40 MHz +–03dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	65 dB

Furnished Parts
FM wire Antenna	1
AM loop Antenna	1
“AA” IEC LR6 batteries	2
Remote Control Unit	1
Microphone for Auto Surround Sound Setup	1
Microphone Stand for Auto Surround Sound Setup	1
Operating Instructions	1

NOTE:

Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifi- cations without notice, due to improvements.

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