Pioneer Elite VSX-21

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VSX-21 Pioneer Elite Receiver
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Key Features

Dolby Digital & DTS Decoding (Motorola DSP56362)
Cinema Re-EQ
DSP with 6 Simulated Sound Fields
4 Mode Advanced Theater
- Musical
- Drama
- Action
- 5-D Theater
Midnight Mode
Digital Noise Reduction
Crystal 20-bit A/D & D/A Converters

Power

Stereo: 80 watts per channel (20 Hz to 20 kHz, @ 8 ohm, 0.09% THD)
Surround: 80W x 5 (20 Hz to 20kHz, @ 8 ohm, .09% THD)

Convenience Features

6 Channel Input
Pre-Programmed Heads-Up A/V Remote Control
- DSS Control
- CDFile Control
- VCR Control
- TV Control
Pre-Amp Output (All Channels)
4 Digital Inputs & 1 Digital Output
4 Audio & 5 Video Inputs
S-Video Switching
Banana Speaker Terminals (All Channels)
Pioneer SR Input and Output for System Integration
Front A/V Input
Electronic Bass and Treble Controls
Loudness Curve
Direct Switch
FL Dimmer (3 Steps)
1 Rear Panel AC Accessory Outlet

Tuner Features

AM/FM Stereo Tuner
Random Presets for 30 AM/FM Stations
3 Speed Tuning

Warranty

2 Years Parts and Labor

Features

Amplifier Design & Power Output:
Direct Energy MOS Amplifiers	-
High Current/Voltage Power Supply
Thick Plate Aluminum Heat Sink	-
Extra Large Extruded Aluminum Heat Sink
Stereo	80W / ch

Surround Modes:
Front (x 2)	80W / ch
Center	80W
Rear (x 2)	80W / ch
6 ohm Guarenteed	Yes

Audio Features:
THX	Re-EQ
Dolby Digital	Yes
dts	Yes
Dolby Pro Logic	Yes
Advanced Theater	Musical, Drama, Action, 5-D Theater
DSP	Dance, Hall 1, Hall 2, Jazz, Theater 1, Theater 2
Midnight Mode	Yes
Digital Noise Reduction	Yes
Motorola DSP36362 Processor	Yes
Analog-to-Digital Converters	20-bit
Digital-to-Analog Converters	20-bit
Tone Controls	Electric
Main Channel Balance	Electric
Bass Boost (Stereo Only)	Loudness
Source Direct Switch	Yes
Motor Driven Volume Control	Electric
Remote Control Muting	Yes

Conveniences:
Graphic User Interface (on-Screen Display)	-
2-Line Dot Matrix Display	Single- Segment
FL Dimmer	3-step
Multi-Operation System (Macro's)	-
Remote Control Type	Heads-Up
Pre-Programmed & Smart Remote	Pre-Programmed
Remote Control Illumination	Source Keys
DVD, DSS, Multi-CD Control	Yes
HDTV Control	-
Tuner Presets	30
Multi-Room / Multi Source	-
Fixed or Variable MR/MS Audio Output	-
3rd Party IR Compatibility	-
Front Panel Controls	-
Multi-Source Functions	-

Terminals:
5.1ch input	DVD5.1 Input
AC-3 RF Input (with Internal Demodulator)
Digital Inputs	4
Coaxial	1
Optical	3
Digital Output (Optical)	1
Audio (TUNER Included)/Video Input	4/5
Phono Input	-
Audio/Video outputs	2 / 2
Monitor Output (Composite & S-Video)	1
S-Video Inputs / Outputs	5/3
S2 Compatibility	Yes
Audio/Video Front Panel input (w/ S-Video)	Yes
Preamp Output	Front Left, Front Right, Center, Rear Left, Rear Right, Subwoofer
Gold-Plated Terminals
Multi-Room / Multi-Source
2nd Zone A/V Output	-
2nd Zone IR Control Input	-
Pioneer System Remote (SR)	IN / Out
Speaker Termials A and B	Series
Front Terminal Type	Banana
Center Terminal Type	Banana
Rear Terminal Type	Banana
AC Outlets	1

Other:
Urushi Finish	Yes
Control Door Design	-
Function Indicator LED
Copper Shielded Chassis	-
Heavy Duty Power Cord	-
Rosewood Side Panels	-

Specifications:

Amplifier Section:
Continuous Power Output	Continuous average power output of 80 watts per channel, min., at 8 ohms from 20Hz to 20,000Hz with no more than 0.09% total harmonic distortion
Accurate Imaging System	(5-channel)
Front Channels	80W + 80W
Center Channel	80W
Rear Channels	80W + 80W
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
PHONO MM	-
VCR1, VCR2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE2	200 mV/47k ohms
Output Level/Impedance
VCR1 REC, VCR2 REC, MD/TAPE REC, TAPE2 REC	200mV/2.2k ohms
Frequency Response
PHONO MM (RIAA Equalization)	20-20,000Hz, +-0.5dB
VCR1, VCR2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE2	5-100,000Hz, +0dB, -3dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF '66/EIA)
PHONO MM	-
VCR1, VCR2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE2	97dB/80dB

FM Tuner Section:
Usable Sensitivity (Mono)	13.2dBf(1.3 microV, 75 ohms)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity
Mono	20.2 dBf
Stereo	38.6 dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono	73dB (at 85dBf)
Stereo	70dB(at 85dBf)
Distortion 1kHz (Stereo)	0.5%
Frequency Response	30-15,000Hz, +-1.0dB
Alternative Channel Selectivity	60dB (400kHz)
Stereo Separation (1kHz)	40dB (1kHz)
Antenna Input	300 ohms balanced 75 ohms unbalanced

AM Tuner:
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop Antenna)	350 uV/m
Selectivity	25dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	50dB
Antenna	Loop antenna

Video:
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)	1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output (Level/Impedance)	1Vp-p/75 ohms
Frequency Response	5Hz-7MHz, +0dB, -3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio	55dB

Miscellaneous:
Power Requirements	120V/60Hz
Power Consumption	280W
Stand-by Power Consumption	1W
Dimensions (WxHxD)	16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 15-6/8 inches
(without package)	420 x 158 x 401mm
Weight (without package)	21 lbs. 10 oz. /9.8 kg

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