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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver (Black) |  | Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
Buy New: $499.00
as of 3/20/2010 13:20 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 381
Color: black
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.2
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 16.7 x 6.3
dolby trueHD
MPN: VSX-1019AH-K
Model: VSX-1019AH-K
UPC: 012562954646
EAN: 0012562954646
ASIN: B001UADEPC
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 6 to 8 weeks
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| Features:
| • | A/V receiver - 7-channel | | • | Features HDMI with 1080p video scaler | | • | Analog-to-HDMI upconversion, HDMI repeater (4 in / 1 out) | | • | Works with iPhone certified | | • | Color - GUI |
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Product Description
This hub for your home entertainment center allows you to enjoy your favorite movies on Blu-ray Disc, DVD or VHS on your flat-panel television like never before. With standard features that include a phenomenal ability to upscale and convert analog video signals to 1080p when transmitted through HDMI to your high definition television, the VSX-1019AH-K's video scaler presents you with nothing but the best quality possible today - regardless of what video source it receives.And as portable audio devices are now becoming a primary source of entertainment, it's also why the VSX-1019AH-K is Works with iPhone certified. With this certification comes a myriad of benefits for enjoying your iPhone on the VSX-1019AH-K: easy connectivity with the front USB port and included cable - even charging the device while connected; music and movies are automatically muted with incoming calls (no longer requiring you to put the phone in Airplane Mode); compressed music files are greatly enhanced by Pioneer's exclusive Advanced Sound Retriever technology; Auto Level Control maintains a consistent volume from to song to song and all this control is still possible from the palm of your hand through the iPhone itself or the VSX-1019AH-K's remote.Add the VSX-1019-AH-K's color Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the ability for 2nd zone A/V distribution, and enjoying a Blu-ray Disc movie in the living room while someone else scrolls through iTunes album art while listening to music in a bedroom is all but effortless.But the benefits certainly don't stop there. With 4 HDMI inputs and 2 component video inputs the potential to expand your HD entertainment experience even further is not only a dream come true but also a technical reality.
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| Customer Reviews:
 An Incredible Reciever March 17, 2010
James M. Kelley (Boston, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first receiver purchase since the mid-90's when I bought a Yamaha RVX-890, which I loved. Since we've moved into a digital age, however, I felt that I needed to upgrade to something with HMDI capability as well as the ability to play a wider range of audio codecs. As with any significant purchase I make, I did ample research and my decision was eventually boiled down to the Yamaha RX-V765BL 665 Watt 7-Channel Home Theater Receiver, the Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black), and the Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver (Black).
I relied primarily on a combination of online reviews, both professional and consumer, to make my decision, and obviously finally settled on the Pioneer. I didn't actually purchase it through Amazon, but that's only because there was no price differentiation between what I was seeing online and what I would pay in a store, so I purchased it locally. I finally got it set up last night and set about learning how to tame its myriad features and settings.
When I first turned it on I was disappointed to see that my LG 55LH40 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Black was registering "no signal" on HDMI-1 even though I had run the proper cable from the receiver to the tv. This was actually the night before last, and since it was late I didn't want to stay up trying to figure everything out. After doing some reading online yesterday I realized that my problem was most likely stemming from an HDMI "handshake" issue caused by turning the various components on in the wrong order. Apparently when you do this you run the risk of creating a situation wherein the system can't transmit the necessary digital protection key from one component to another, hence the "no signal" message. This was rectified by turning the reciever on first, giving it a few seconds to initialize, then turning on the television, followed by the Comcast HD-DVR box. I'm not sure if it matters which order you turn the cable box and tv on, however the order I described worked fine.
Once I had the picture and sound working normally, I decided to run the MCACC auto surround sound calibration. This basically consists of a small microphone attached to a long wire that you plug directly into the front of the reciever. As soon as it's connected the system recognizes that it's time to run the test and asks you to confirm by pressing "ok". It then generates a series of sounds to check the speaker polarity and it actually showed me a graphical representation on the screen of a speaker on which I'd reversed the wires (whoops!). Once I switched the wires it ran its test and adjusted the various speaker levels and delays accordingly. I made a few minor (+0.5db) changes on my own to fine tune it afterwards, but it sounded pretty good to me.
One thing that I'd read but hadn't really digested was that this reciever can only upconvert video signals it receives through any input which isn't HDMI. This is sort of a bummer because my plan had been to just connect my PS3 and the HD-DVR using HDMI, however I might actually connect the HD-DVR with a component cable just so I can see if there's a difference between the 1080i and 1080p.
The sound is really amazing on this unit, and it gives you more ways to tweak and customize it than you could probalby ever really need. I went through and listened to most of the available modes last night and was impressed by how well they did what they claimed they would do. I won't go into specifics because there are so many options, but if you can't craft the sound to your liking using this receiver then you probably can't be pleased in general. I got this as lound as -20db, however I didn't really have anything cool to watch so I'll run up the volume more on my first bluray viewing of an action or sci-fi movie.
The remote does leave something to be desired from a functionality perspective because you need to press a button called "receiver" before you can access any of the advanced functionality, and that button is located all the way at the bottom and is totally non-descript. It makes it tough to quickly access menus and whatnot, but that's a small price to pay.
I also purchased, through Amazon, the Antec Low Profile AV Component Cooler for Media PC Home Theater Products which I will review separately. Overall, it's quiet and seems to be keeping everything running really cool, even on the low setting. Plus, it looks like another component, complete with anti-vibration feet and blue lighting. Well worth the money there.
Great purchase overall and I look forward to years of listening/viewing enjoyment with this as the heart and brains of my home theater system.
Best bang for the buck non-THX Pioneer receiver March 7, 2010
M. Jurado (L.A., CA)
I always knew Pioneer made quality receivers. My friend had one when I was in middle school and I only buy Pioneer car stereos. This receiver is no exception from years of Pioneer audio technology.
When I bought this receiver, I had high expectations from all the reviews I've read. Not only did this receiver meet my expectations, but it surpassed them in not only the ease of use, but in the video up-scaling. I don't know what CNET was thinking when they said the up-scaling wasn't good, but this receiver, along with my Toshiba XA2 HD DVD player, Panasonic DMP-BD35, PS3 Slim, Wii and HD cable box, makes 1080p up-scaling from non-HD sources incredible!
Not to mention this receiver runs surprisingly cool. At the very least it gets kinda warm, and only on the top. The MACC auto setup was easy to use and the menu was a no frills, and easy to read and understand. Once you read the manual, all of the other settings and adjustments become easier to understand and use. I like that you can label, on the receiver, most of the inputs (I've named mine accordingly "HD DVD", "PS3", "Wii", etc). I don't have an iPod right now, but I'm sure I'll get one later and test out the iPod functionality.
I have some older Yamaha fronts and center channel with Klipsch SS.5 rear surrounds right now. I will be getting some KSP-S6s soon so I can have a 7.0 setup. Even though there's at least a 10 year difference between front and rear speakers and then to the receiver, all of my movies and TV sound amazing with this receiver. Even really good Dolby Digital Plus tracks from some movies stand out and blow you away.
Dollar for dollar, you can't go wrong with this receiver. As will all electronics, some people might get a bad unit from the factory, and that's normal. There isn't one electronic device ever made that never had a faulty unit from the factory. Like sometimes the PS3 Slim doesn't handshake/sync with the HDMI sometimes on the receiver, but it's fixed with a simple turn off the receiver then turn on, but it's more of a PS3 issue, not the receivers'. But overall, Pioneer has made some of the most reliable HT receivers that don't break the bank. You will not be disappointed with this receiver. The only way you can up this one, is buying the 9040 with THX certification or buying the SC series which have slightly better quality amps and more features.
I'm very happy with this receiver and I'm glad I'm able to own this Pioneer as my first receiver I've purchased on my own. I will continue to buy Pioneer until they give me a reason not to.
Easy setup! March 6, 2010
Andre N. Martin (SUNRISE, FL, US)
After reading countless reviews about this receiver, I took the plunge and got it yesterday and paired it up with my also new Samsung PN50b650 HDTV. Some of the reviews indicated that reading the manual and the set up of this receiver was going to be a huge chore. I quickly discovered that this couldn't be further from the truth. If you're thinking about getting this receiver, don't be intimidated. Between skimming through 10 pages of the manual, and simply looking at the connections in the back, it took me all of 45 mins to get this baby fired up and running. A good 15 minutes of that time was spent just waiting for the automatic MCACC speaker setup to do its thing and calibrate the speakers. I must admit, that while I was waiting for the MCACC speaker calibration to finish, I got a little nervous because the test tones sounded a little weak, and I thought that regular source signals would sound as weak. I would be proven WRONG again! I popped in a Blu Ray movie and sat back in my chair, and boy let me tell you...The sound stage is breathtaking! The clarity is stunning! The dynamic range is also deep and powerful. I love this receiver, and it is definitely an upgrade from my Denon 1803.
The only complaint I have is that speaker post could have been a whole lot better. They are hard to tighten, and they don't secure the wire as convincingly as my old Denon did. Pioneer needs to work on that.
I got the Pioneer primarily for the HDMI connectivity and upconversion. I currently have a non HDTV satellite receiver hooked up to it, and the video quality through the Pioneer is quite good. I'm going to be replacing the satellite receiver with a High Def one soon, and I can't wait to see the difference.
I would definitely recommend this receiver to anyone looking for a GREAT buy!
 One Regret March 5, 2010
Cat (New York)
My only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner. Had a Kenwwood (then top of the line reciever) for a number of years and thought i was pleased with the sound. About a month ago it died. Looked at reviews for recievers in my price range and this offered the most bang for the buck. ipod cable and a host of features. The manual is the worst part of the product. The remote; not so bad when you get to know it. Heat, not an issue. Any equipment with this kind of power will porduce heat. My setup include a PS3 and Toshiba hddvd player and a Kenwood CD changer and a Samsung Lcd. Here's the fun part. I hooked it up (reciever menu works fine via hdmi cable). Ran MCACC and finally listened to a sounce. WOW. I didn't know my Bose speakers were capable of such good treble. Midrange is awesome and for deep bass I have an exta Polk 505 subwoofer. In short im now listening to movies, music and games like i've never heard them before.
Tips: Set your front and center speakers to small (sound will come through louder plus deeper bass; When connected to a CD player or USB device, turn "S.RTRV" on for beter music reproduction. Also i have found that when PS3 is connected to the reciever via hdmi make sure to go in your video settings and set your bd/dvd audio output to bitstream and go to your audio output settings and configure hdmi format manually. Remove unnecessary decoders such as PCM 7.1 and PCM 5.1. Reason being that I found that when they are enabled and you are playing a game anything but Dolby Digital and Dts will be selected. Blu- rays discs seem to select the best format without any problems. Thanks for listening.
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