VSX-828 | Pioneer

Amazing sound and video experience.

With 7.1 channel surround sound in HD, watching a film becomes an unforgettable experience. The VSX-828 is ready to pass through 4K Ultra HD video signals to a compatible display, meaning it can support home cinema systems dedicated to producing the highest quality picture available today. For convenience, you can easily (and without dock) connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad to enjoy digital audio and analogue video. Via the front MHL compatible HDMI connector you can hook up an Android smartphone for digital audio and video. In addition to MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV music file playback, this receiver now supports high resolution Apple Lossless and AIFF music files. On top of this you get the Pioneer ControlApp for your Android or Apple device, AirPlay, vTuner Internet Radio & DLNA support.

Via the built-in ECO Mode you can save energy without compromising on sound and video performance.

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Audio Features

Channels: 7
Amplification Type: Direct Energy
130 W/ch (6 ohms 1 kHz 1 % 1ch Driven)
100 W/ch (8 ohms 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.09 % 1ch Driven)
Dolby® TrueHD/Dolby Pro Logic IIz/Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-ES/DTS Neo:6
DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz)
Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP
192 kHz/24-bit DAC
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Pioneer Auto MCACC Room Calibration
Pioneer Sound Enhancements
- Phase Control
- Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch)
- Auto Level Control (2ch)
Advanced Surround Modes
- Action, Drama, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop
- Front Stage Surround, Extended Stereo
- Sound Retriever Air, Phones Surround
- ECO Mode 1, ECO Mode 2

Video Features

HDMI 6 in/1 out
3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc®, Broadcast, and Games)
Deep Colour (36-bit), "x.v. Colour"
Ultra HD (4K) Pass Through

Network Features

AirPlay Wireless Audio
DLNA Certified™ (1.5)
HTC Connect™ Certified
Compatible with Windows® 8
Music File Playback via LAN/USB (AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, MP3, WMA, AAC)
- 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio playback (AIFF, WAV, FLAC)
Gapless Playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV, and FLAC
Internet Radio with vTuner
Spotify® Digital Music-Streaming Service Ready*

* Spotify App, iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and subscription required. For service availability in your country check www.spotify.com. Firmware update may be necessary

Operating Features

iPod Digital Transmission via Front USB Terminal
Android™ Audio/Video Playback with MHL™
Charges iPod/iPhone/iPad
Powered ZONE 2 Audio
Front Bi-Amp
ControlApp (iOS/Android)** Ready
Bluetooth and Air Jam App (iOS/Android)** Ready (optional AS-BT200 adapter required)
Firmware Update via USB (Network Module only)
Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
Auto Power Down
Power Save for HDMI Standby Through
AM/FM (RDS) Tuner 30 Presets
Sleep Timer
Preset Remote Control (Luminous)

** Available for free download from App Store/Google Play™

Connections

FRONT TERMINALS

HDMI 1 in (MHL compatible)
USB 1 in for iPod/iPhone/iPad, USB drive
Video (Composite) 1 in for iPod/ iPhone/iPad
MCACC Setup MIC in
Phones 1 out

REAR TERMINALS

HDMI 5 in/1 out
Ethernet 1 in
AV (Composite) 2 in
Audio 1 in (assignable)
Digital Coaxial 1 in (assignable)
Digital Optical 1 in (assignable)
Component Video 1 in (assignable)
Monitor Component 1 out
Monitor Composite 1 out
Preout 1 SW out
Speaker 9 ch out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/ZONE 2/ FRONT Bi-Amp, FRONT HEIGHT/ Speaker-B)
Bluetooth Adapter Port for AS-BT200
IR 1 in/1 out

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 168 x 342.5 mm
Weight: 9.2 kg

VSX-828 7.1 Channel AV Receiver with 6x HDMI, AirPlay, DLNA, MHL, Ultra HD 4K Pass Through and vTuner Internet Radio