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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver (Black) |  | Brand: Pioneer
Category: CE
Buy New: $499.00
as of 3/12/2010 02:12 CST details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 651
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 2 to 5 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:
 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.
Replacement for older receiver February 27, 2010
R. Smith (Gulfport, Mississippi United States)
Overall I am very pleased with the product.I used the store card to get 6 months same as cash.I have had no problems with the hookup of my bose speaker system. Like other reviewers have noted you have to use video cables to access the receiver menu.Sound sounds great to me.
I like the ability to rename all the HDMI inputs.The auto sound calibration worked great. I am updating from a 10+ year old Kenwood receiver.Technology has changed quite a bit.I have everything hooked up through HDMI cables.
Other receivers might be cheaper but I like this one and have no intention of returning it.I have not noted any heat problem with the receiver. I have it in an open cabinet and can put my hand on the top of the unit after a couple of hours of use without it feeling real hot.
The remote is not that bad. The buttons are small and the remote appears to be busy and I probably will try to get a better multiple remote for ease of use in the future.
Very fine Receiver - disregard negative reviews! February 27, 2010
Timothy L. Raab (Powell, Ohio United States)
I have had this receiver for three weeks and find it a great receiver. I have had tens of different receivers since the late 1960's and this one was no more difficult to set up than any others. I have a Panasonic Blu-ray player and a Pani DVD Recorder with VCR and 80gb hard drive, plus a Direct TV HD receiver, Sony 50" Bravia LCD, and excellent 5.1 speakers. I watch a lot of Blu-ray and HD tv plus listen to a lot of FM radio. I connected everything and had it running fine in 10 minutes (that's why HDMI exists). Everything, from the remote to all of the options functioned correctly. If some of the buyers choose not to invest some time in educating themselves on home theater knowledge or in the receiver's manual, they should expect some confusion--but not much! This is not difficult to get players and satellite to function. I live 20 miles outside of a large city and connected a Terk antenna and got excellent sound. The Blu-rays and recorded DVD's looked and sounded great and operating the remote was intuitive for anyone who has operated a remote in the last 10 years. This is a modern receiver with a lot of power, looks really great in my shelf with the other components (I love to see what I pay for and the blue lights of the Pioneer provides a lot of info across the room), and EASY to operate. Prospective buyers should not hesitate to invest their hard-earned money in this receiver if within or even close to their budgets. It's a lot of fun to use and I expect to have this one around for many years.
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