Pioneer VSX-LX304(B/S) 9.2-ch Network AV Receiver

Experience immersive home entertainment with advanced audio and video technologies.

Overview

The Pioneer VSX-LX304 is a 9.2-channel Network AV Receiver designed for exceptional IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback. It features a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound configuration, calibrated by Advanced MCACC, and supports next-generation video standards. The receiver offers Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer for virtual sound effects without dedicated height or surround speakers. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming via SONOS system, FlareConnect™, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2.

Amplification

Channels: 9
Amplification Type: Direct Energy
185 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 1ch Driven)
170 W/ch (8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%, 1ch Driven IEC)

Audio Features

IMAX Enhanced^*1
Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround Upmixer
DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X™ Upmixer
Reflex Optimizer
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer^*1
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express
DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2 ch, 5.1 ch)
Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ floating-point DSP (TI)
384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101A (TI)
Audio Return Channel (ARC) on HDMI
Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning:
- Auto Phase Control Plus
- Subwoofer EQ
- Multi-point Standing Wave Control
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 Advance

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)^*2
HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Compliant Wide Colour Gamut Signal Pass-through
Dolby Vision™ Compatible
Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K)
3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc™, Broadcast, and Games)
Deep Colour (36-bit), "x.v.Colour"

Home Network Features

FlareConnect™ for Multi-room Audio
Chromecast built-in^*3 and Works with the Google Assistant
DTS Play-Fi® with Pioneer Music Control App
Apple AirPlay 2
Works with SONOS
Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music-Streaming Services Ready^*4
Internet Radio with TuneIn
Hi-Res Audio File Playback via USB/Network (Up to 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC^*5, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD^*6)

Convenience Features

Personal Preset
Dialog Enhancement
Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) 802.11ac Compliant Wi-Fi® Built-in
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in
Pioneer Remote App^*7 Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming
User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
On-Screen Information for Audio/Video Status
Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through
AM/FM Tuner with 40 Presets
Sleep Timer
User-Friendly Simple Remote Control

Front Terminals

HDMI 1 In
USB 1 In for USB Drive
MCACC Setup MIC In (Gold-Plated)
Audio 1 In (Mini Stereo Jack, Gold-Plated)
Phones 1 Out

Rear Terminals

HDMI 6 In (4 Assignable)
HDMI 2 Out (1 for MAIN, 1 for SUB)
Ethernet 1 In
USB 1 In for USB Drive
Audio 4 In (Assignable)
Phono (MM) 1 In
Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable)
Digital Optical 1 In (Assignable)
Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
ZONE B Line Out for Wireless Headphones
ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out
Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, HEIGHT 1/Bi-AMP/ZONE 2, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 2/ZONE 3)
IR 1 In/1 Out
12 V Trigger 2 Out
RS-232C
FM/AM Antenna

Specifications

Item	Details
Power Requirements	AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption/Standby	760 W / 0.15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 x 173 x 370.5 mm
Weight	10.8 kg

Key Technologies

IMAX Enhanced^*1: Certified for IMAX Enhanced, delivering powerful sound as intended by the filmmaker and an immersive home theater experience. (Function available with future firmware update)

Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing: Compatible with 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch Dolby Atmos. Reproduces object-oriented sound and realistic 3D movement. Supports upmixing of PCM and DSD via Dolby Surround.

DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X™ Upmixing: Leverages DTS:X object-based audio for immersive experiences. Supports upmixing of PCM and DSD via DTS Neural:X for 3D surround sound.

Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization^*: Creates a virtual surround and height effect without additional speakers when playing Dolby formats. (Function available with future firmware update)

Apple AirPlay 2: Stream music or podcasts effortlessly from Apple devices, with Siri integration, all in perfect sync.

Next Generation Video Standard Ready: Supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. All HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Colour Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2.

HDR Dynamic Range Expansion Image: Visual representation comparing "No HDR" and "With HDR" to illustrate enhanced dynamic range. (For illustration purpose only)

Advanced MCACC Auto Room Tuning featuring Auto Phase Control Plus: Adjusts sound to the listening room and speakers, suppressing standing waves. Auto Phase Control Plus compensates for phase differences, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved.

Works with SONOS: Connects to Sonos Connect for seamless integration with the Sonos app. The receiver can automatically turn on and switch input when music is played on Sonos.

Powered Zone 2 with Dedicated DAC: Directly drives speakers in another room without a separate amplifier. Dedicated DAC for Zone 2 allows listening to all digital audio sources.

Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones: Extends audio from the Main Zone (Zone A) to another location or wireless headphones via a transmitter.

Chromecast built-in: Stream music, radio, or podcasts from mobile devices. Control audio from anywhere using Chromecast-enabled apps. Works with Google Assistant for voice control.

Legal Disclaimers and Trademarks

^*1 Available with future firmware update.

^*2 Except AUX INPUT (Front).

^*3 Chromecast-enabled apps required. Service availability depends on country or region.

^*4 Subscriptions for services and applications may be required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

^*5 Up to 96 kHz supported via wireless LAN.

^*6 Not guaranteed via wireless LAN.

^*7 Available for free download from the App Store/The Google Play.

PIONEER, MCACC, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, and their logos are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc. in the United States and other countries. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS:X, Play-Fi, the DTS:X logo and the DTS Play-Fi logo, are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, AirPlay, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. "x.v.Colour" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Spotify and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spotify Group, registered in the U.S. and other countries. The product with the Hi-Res Audio logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Ultra HD Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Amazon, Amazon Music, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google, Chromecast Built-in, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is not available in certain languages or countries. Controlling certain devices in your home requires compatible smart devices. Subscriptions for services and applications may be required and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. © 2019 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

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