5.1-ch Slim Network AV Receiver
VSX-S520(B/S)
VSX-S520(B)
VSX-S520(S)
Bringing quality sound and the latest features in a slim and stylish design, thanks to the highly-efficient Class D
amplifier. Enjoy spectacular images with Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through, play Hi-Res Audio via
USB/network, listen to internet radio and various streaming services, or cast music with Google Cast™. Combine
with Pioneer’s BDP-X300 Blu-ray Disc player and create a full-scale home cinema with a compact setup.
AMPLIFICATION
Channels: 6 ›
Amplification Type: Class D ›
80 W/ch (4 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven) ›
AUDIO FEATURES
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Dolby ›
TrueHD/Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/DTS
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96/24/DTS-HD Express/DTS Neo:6 5.1
DSD Playback via Network/USB (5.6 MHz/2ch 2.8 MHz/2ch)
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DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/5.1ch, 2ch) ›
Digital Core Engine with Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1 ›
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) ›
MCACC Auto Room Tuning ›
Phase Control•
Subwoofer EQ (4 Band)•
Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch) ›
Advanced Surround Modes ›
Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, •
Advanced Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo,
Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround, Auto Surround
VIDEO FEATURES
Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, ›
4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit)
HDR and BT.2020 Support
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Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p › 4K)
3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc™, Broadcast, and Games)
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Deep Colour (36-bit), “x.v.Colour” ›
HOME NETWORK FEATURES
FireConnect™* ›
Google Cast*
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Apple AirPlay Certified ›
Spotify ›
Internet Radio (TuneIn) ›
Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network ›
Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV•
5.6/2.8 MHz DSD Playback•
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Built-in Wi-Fi ›
Built-in
› Bluetooth
Profile: A2DP/AVRCP, Codec: SBC/AAC)
Works with Pioneer Remote App (iOS/Android)*
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New GUI with System/Network Setup Menu ›
Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through ›
FM (RDS) Tuner 40 Presets ›
Sleep Timer ›
User-Friendly Simple Remote Control ›
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for Multi-room Audio
1*2
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, Tidal, and Deezer Music Streaming Services Ready*
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(Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz)
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Wirel ess Tec hnology (Version: 4.1,
3
4
FRONT TERMINALS
USB 1 In for USB Drive ›
MCACC Setup MIC In ›
Phones 1 Out ›
REAR TERMINALS
HDMI 4 In ›
HDMI 1 Out (ARC) ›
Ethernet 1 In ›
Audio 2 In (Assignable) ›
Phono (MM) 1 In ›
*1 Compatible apps required *2 Available with future firmware update *3 Service availability depends on region *4 Available for free download from the App Store/the Google Play™
Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable) ›
Digital Optical 1 In (Assignable) ›
Subwoofer 1 Pre Out ›
Speake r 6 ch Out (F RONT, CENTER, ›
SURROUND, SUBWOOFER)
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FM Tuner Antenna
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: ›
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption/S tandby:
60 W/0.38 W
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Dimens ions (W x H x D):
435 x 70 x 325 mm
› 4.0 kg
Weight:
REAR PANEL
HDR Dynamic Range Expansion Image
No HDR With HDR
* For illustration purpose only
VSX-S520(B)/MUP
Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit) Upscaling/Pass-Through
with HDCP 2.2
The feature lets you take advantage of the highestqua lit y vid eo source f or viewi ng on a 4K TV. With
sup por t for HDCP 2. 2, you c an enjoy premium co ntent
suc h a s 4K videos w ith digi tal copy protection on a
com pat ible display.
* Supports up to 4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit with HDCP 2.2 on HDMI IN (1/2/3), and HDMI OUT.
Next Generation Video Standard Ready
The VSX-S52 0 is ready for the nex t gener ation v ideo st andard HDR
(Hig h Dynam ic Range) and BT.2020, wh ich were adopted by Ultra HD
Blu- ray™. H DR is a technology that drastically exp ands th e brigh tness
peak, providing a higher contrast between light and dark images, which
creates even more life-like pictures. BT.2020 is a new color-recording
tech nology allowing a much wider gamut than the cu rren t BT.709
standard, enabling vividly rich coloration.
Google Cast
The VSX-S520 has Google Cast built-in,
the sa me te chnology behind Chromecast,
so you can use your mobile device t o cas t
you r f avour ite musi c, radio , or pod casts to
your speaker. You can control the audio from
anywhere in the house using Cast-enabled apps running on your personal
device—iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop,
and Chromebook. Discover Cast-enabled apps at g.co/cast/audioapps.
* Google Cast will be available with future firmware update.
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
Create the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneer's
MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System),
developed with the expertise of professional recording
studios. With the custom microphone, the system
automatically compensates for differences in speaker size,
level and distance, and equalises response. As an innovative
solution for the phase lag between the subwoofer and the main channel
speakers caused by the network filter, Phase Control compensates the
delayed bass to improve sound synchronisation.
Intuitive Control with New Pioneer Remote App (iOS/
Android)
Enj oy smoot h control u sin g you r belove d device . With t he
free Pion eer R emo te ap p, you c an use y our iPad /iPhone/ iPod
tou ch or An dro id smart pho ne fo r operat ing the AV rece iver,
or pla y bac k tunes stored on y our devi ce. You can also select
internet radio stations, and play songs from your media server.
* AV rec eiv er nee ds to be conn ect ed to a h ome LA N n etw ork in a w ire les s L AN
environment.
Multi-room Audio Offers a Variety of Ways to Enjoy
Music
The VSX-S520 will support FireConnect™ Powered by Blackfire* with future
firmware update. FireConnect is a stable wireless protocol that mirrors
any audio source connected to the receiver—from vinyl to streaming
audio—on optional FireConnect compatible speakers** in other rooms.
Built-in Dual Band Wi-Fi
Enjoy network features such as audio streaming via wireless
LAN connection. The built-in Wi-Fi is dual band, supporting
both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency channels. By using
the 5 GHz band, you can enjoy steady and uninterrupted
streaming of audio files.
Internet Radio & Online Music
Enjoy a limitless flow of music, sports, talk, and news entertainment
from inte rn et radio station s and on line mus ic se rvi ces, includin g
Spotify, TuneIn, TIDAL, and Deezer.
•PIONEER, MCACC, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, and the logos are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. •The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface, and
the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. •Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. •For DTS patents,
see http://patents.dt s.com. Manufactured under licens e from DTS, Inc. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. & DTS Neo:6 is a trademark of DTS, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. •“Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod, iPhone,
or iPad, respectively, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsi ble for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and r egulatory standards . Please note
that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may af fect wireless performance . •AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch wit h iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes
10.2.2 or later. The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. •iOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. •Wi-Fi
trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certication mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •The Bluetooth
of Sony Corporation . •Spotify and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spo tify Group, registered in the U. S. and other countries. •The product with the Hi-Res Audio logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard dened by
Japan Audio Society. The logo is used under license fr om Japan Audio Society. •Android, Google Play, Google Cast and the Google Cast badge are trademarks of Google Inc. •Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Ultra HD Blu-ray™ and
the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. •FireConnect is a technology of Blackre Research Corp, USA.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
* Multi-room Audio is realized by FireConnect technology. FireConnect is a
tec hnology of Bl ack fir e Research Co rp, US A. We do no t g uar ant ee that the AV
Receiver will support all devices incorporating FireConnect.
** FireConnect compatible speakers will be released going forward.
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word mark and logos ar e registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. •”x.v.Colour” is a trademark
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Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
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