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Pioneer VSX-84TXSi April 23rd, 2007 | by Dennis Barker

Power and Sound:

140 Watts x 7 Direct Energy Amplification (20Hz – 20kHz, 8 ohms, .09% THD – FTC)
Stream Direct Mode
Air Studios Sound Tuning
Rigid Trans Stabilizer Construction


Audio:

New Sharc-EX + 48-bit Freescale DSP
Advanced MCACC with 9 Band EQ & Phase Control
Standing Wave & X-Curve Control
Sound Retriever for Portable and XM Radio
192 kHz / 24-Bit Audio Digital to Analog Conversion
THX™ Select 2 Processing & Certification
Dolby Digital® EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, & WMA-9 Decoders
Neural Surround for XM-HD Radio
Advanced Concert and Cinema Surround (12 Modes)
Digital Noise Reduction

Video:

Digital Video Conversion Up to HDMI
HD Video Scaling to 1080i or 720p
Analog Video Parameter Processing

Connectivity:

4 HDMI Inputs / 1 HDMI Output – 1080p / DVD-A Compatible
iPod® Audio, Photo, and Video Connection – Cable Included
XM®-Ready with On-Screen Display
Dual i.LINK Digital Audio Interface with Jitter-Free PQLS
3 Component Video Inputs / 1 Component Video Output
4 S-Video Inputs / 2 S-Video Outputs
7 Digital Inputs / 2 Digital Outputs (optical)
2 Composite Video Outputs
Phono Input
USB Input for PC Audio

Custom Features:

On-Screen Display
3 Zone Multi-Room & Source (Analog A/V Out for Zone 2 /
Digital Audio Out for Zone 3)
RS232C Interface
Dual 12 Volt Triggers with 2nd / 3rd Zone Assignment for Each Function
Dual I/R Inputs
Assignable Surround-Back Speaker for Multi-Room and Bi-Amp
Main Room / Multi-Room Remote Control for Zone 2 and Zone 3
LCD Preset / Learning Remote with Preset
Multi-Operation
Secondary Main Room Remote with iPod and XM Control and Audio Sgnals, Including: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital®, DTS® Digital Surround, and More.
Dual i.LINK Outputs - Single Wire Connection Providing Jitter-Free Multi-Channel High Resolution Audio, Including: DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital®, DTS® Digital Surround, and More.

Product Dimensions:

W x H X D: 16.54” x 7.36” x 18.35”
Weight: 35.3 lbs.


Inputs/Outputs:

4 HDMI Inputs/1 HDMI Output for HDTV/5.1/DVD Audio and Video/
Digital Video Conversion to HDMI
2 i.LINK Advanced Resolution Digital Audio Inputs for DVD-Audio,
SACD, 5.1 and Stereo Audio Signals
SR+ Plasma Control/Custom IR/Multi-Room A/V Output/
Multi-Room Digital Out/12-Volt Trigger
6 Composite A/V and 4 S-Video Inputs for Cable TV/Satellite/VCR/
DVD-Player/DVD-Recorder/Game Console
XM® Connect-and-Play™ Antenna Receiver/Audio/
On-Screen Menus
3 Component Video Inputs for HD Video Sources – Cable/ Set-Top
Box/Game Console/Digital Video Conversion
7 Assignable Digital Inputs for DVD Player/Recorder/Satellite/
Cable/Game Console 5.1 Audio; 2 Assignable Digital Outputs with
Multi-Room Option
IR Control/RS-232c for Advanced MCACC Room Calibration and
Custom Control Systems/USB Input** for PC Audio
Ready for iPod Audio, Photo, and Video/On-Screen Menus/Charger
Assignable Surround Back Speaker Output for Zone 2,
Bi-Amp, Multi-Room/Mulit-Source Options