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Experience performance at a higher level with Pioneer’s Elite VSX-45, your gateway to truly superior performance. A value-packed, 5.2-channel receiver with 80 watts per channel, this receiver is for purists who want power, connectivity and ultimate wireless convenience for their high-definition home theater.

Pioneer Elite® 5.2 Channel AV Receiver

Experience performance at a higher level with Pioneer’s Elite VSX-45, your gateway to truly superior performance. A value-packed, 5.2-channel receiver with 80 watts per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms), this receiver is for purists who want power, connectivity and ultimate wireless convenience for their high-definition home theater. Advanced features like Ultra HD (4K/60P 4:4:4) Pass-through, HDCP 2.2 compatibility, built-in Wi-Fi and a new wireless setup app make the VSX-45 a versatile, easy-to-use receiver.

Important Note - A recently-discovered conflict between Pioneer and Araknis prohibits Pioneer from receiving a dynamic IP from Araknis routers. While we work with Pioneer to determine a root cause, the current solution is to set the static IP address from the main GUI of Pioneer devices (receivers and Blu-ray players), using the provided Pioneer remote.

Choose Your Source

The receiver features full-bandwidth HDMI Ultra HD Pass-through (with 4K/60p upscaling). HDCP 2.2 (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) ensures compatibility with current and upcoming 4K UltraHD sources and televisions. With six HDMI inputs, the VSX-45 handles 4K2K Ultra HD video at 60 frames per second—four times the resolution of 1080p—delivering the highest quality picture available, plus 4:4:4-based 4K2K 60P content, offering up to 18GBPS throughput.

Dolby Atmos Expands the Experience

With built-in Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wi-Fi and a dual-antenna setup on the rear panel, the PE-VSX-45 becomes the ultimate wireless control center for your home entertainment system. Two antennas provide maximum signal strength, and supporting both bands means higher throughput and greater Wi-Fi range.

Wireless Where You Want It

This receiver lets you enjoy wireless Bluetooth audio from virtually any A2DP profile Bluetooth device. Untether yourself from cables and inputs, and enjoy your music wirelessly from your iPhone®, Android™, PC, laptop or almost any other A2DP profile Bluetooth-enabled source. Plus, you'll enjoy enriched quality with Sound Retriever AIR technology, created specifically to enhance Bluetooth audio.

Ready to Connect

The receiver lets you enjoy effortless AirPlay connectivity, offering the latest made-for-iPhone certification for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. As a networked receiver, it supports Apple’s AirPlay® mirroring technology, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music from iPhone, iPod or iTunes anywhere in the house. In addition, Pioneer was the first brand to support HTC Connect®, the only unified approach for streaming music wirelessly from select compatible HTC smartphones for an effortless, out-of-the-box audiophile experience—there’s no need for a separate app.

Compatible with iControlAV5 Remote App*

With Pioneer's free app, you can use your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad as a remote to control basic functions. The app is also compatible with Android. Enjoy smooth control from your device, with support for 8 languages. It is freely available from the App Store or via Google Play. *Device needs to be connected to a home LAN network in a wireless LAN environment.

Custom Installation

For advanced home theater control, Pioneer Elite receivers are compatible with the most popular custom control companies, and offers custom installation features including full two-way RS-232c control with the ability to receive metadata from the network and devices such as the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

Package Contents

  • (1) PE-VSX-45
  • (1) MCACC Microphone
  • (1)Remote Control
  • (1)Batteries for Remote Control
  • (1)Manual

Pioneer® Elite AV Receiver | 5.2 Channel x 140W

SKU: PE-VSX-45
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    Specifications
    PE-VSX-45
    5
    HDCP: 2.2
    Dolby True HD: Yes
    Dolby Digital Plus: Yes
    DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
    DTS Neo: DTS Neo:6
    HDMI SACD Transfer: Multi-Channel
    17.1" x 6.6" x 13.1"
    With WiFi Antenna Up: 17.1" x 9.4" x 13.1"
    AirPlay: Yes
    HTC Connect: Yes
    Made for iPhone & iPod: Yes
    iOS/Androp Remote Control APP: iControlAV5
    DLNA 1.5: Yes
    Pandora Internet Radio: Yes
    vTuner Internet Radio: Yes
    Music Playback via USB Network: MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless,
    Front Panel: Brushed
    Speaker Terminals: 5 Large + 2 Clips
    450 W/0.1 W (standby)
    19.2 lb
    Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohms FTC): 80 Watts
    Watts per Channel (1kHz,1%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven): 140 Watts
    Digital Core DPS Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus
    iPod Digital Audio: Yes
    Audio DACs: 192K/24Bit
    Phase Control: Yes
    MCACC: Advanced
    MCACC Memory: 6
    Auto Phase Control Plus: Yes
    Full Band Phase Control: Yes
    Standing Wave Control: Yes
    EQ Bands: 9-Band (Advanced)
    Symmetric EQ: Yes
    X-Curve: Yes
    Distance Adjustment: 1/2 inch
    Auto Surround: Yes
    Auto Level Control: Multi-Channel
    Stream Direct: Direct/Pure Direct
    Advanced Surround: 10+1
    Front Stage Surround Advance: Yes
    Headphone Surround: Yes
    Virtual Speakers: Yes (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
    DSD Music File: 2 ch (2.8MHz)
    Dialog Enhancement: Yes
    Advanced Sound Retriever: Multi-Channel/Auto with ARC
    Sound Retriver AIR: Yes
    Digital Noise Reduction: Yes
    Tone Control: Front 2 ch
    Sound Delay: Yes (800 ms)
    Speaker A/B: Yes
    B
    4K 60p Ultra HD Pass-Through: Yes
    4K Ultra HD Video Scaler: Yes
    3D Ready: Yes
    Audio Return Channel: Yes
    HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes
    HDMI x.v. Color: Yes
    Super Resolution: Yes
    HDMI Input/Output: 6 In (5 Rear, 1 Front)/1 Out
    MHL 2: 1 (Rear)
    WiFi Built In: Yes
    Bluetooth Built In: Yes
    Composite A/V Input/Output: 2 In
    iPod/iPhone: Front USB
    Ethernet Input: Yes
    Analog Audio Inputs/Outputs: 2 In
    Digital Audio
    Home Menu: Icon-Based GUI
    ECO Mode: Eco Mode 1/Eco Mode 2
    HDMI Speaker B Link: Yes
    12 Volt Trigger (Assignable): 1 (150mA)
    RS-232C: Yes
    IR Serial Remote In/Out: 1 In/1 Out
    Network Firmware Update: Yes
    AVNavigator: Built In
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