VSX-S520

Bringing quality sound and the latest features in a slim and stylish design, thanks to the highly-efficient Class D amplifier. Enjoy spectacular images with Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through, play Hi-Res Audio via USB/network, listen to internet radio and various streaming services. The slim, stylish design and efficient power makes the VSX-S520 an ideal addition to any home cinema.

Specs

Power

Amplifier Design	Class D
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 1.0%THD@4ohm, 2ch driven FTC)	50 W
Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off	60 W / 0.2 W
Channels	6
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1 kHz, 1.0%THD@4ohm, 1ch driven FTC)	80 W

Handheld and Internet

AirPlay	Yes
Made for iPhone and iPod	AirPlay Only
TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready	Yes
Internet Radio	TuneIn Radio
HTC Connect	-
iOS/Android Remote Control APP	Pioneer Remote App
Pandora Internet Radio	Yes

Decoders & Formats

Digital Core DSP Engine	Cirrus Logic (Quad Core) x1
Music File Playback	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD via USB and Network (up to 192kHz/24-bit),
Dolby Atmos	3.1.2ch
Dolby Digital Plus	Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio	Yes
DTS Neo:X	-
iPod Digital Audio	-
High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP)	2.2
Dolby TrueHD	Yes
DTS:X	-
DTS Neural:X	-
HDMI SACD Transfer	Multi-Channel

Soundfield Calibration

Phase Control	Yes
MCACC Memory	1
EQ Bands	9-band
X-Curve	Yes
Polarity Check	-
MCACC	Yes
Standing Wave Control	-
Symmetric EQ	Yes
Distance Adjustment	0.1 feet
Auto Subwoofer Crossover	Yes

Listening Modes

Auto Surround	Yes
Advanced Surround	12
Front Stage Surround Advance	Yes
Virtual Speakers	-
Stream Direct	Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)
Wide Surround	-
Headphone Surround	-

Audio Features

Dialog Enhancement	-
DSD Music File	2ch(2.8MHz / 5.6MHz)
Digital Noise Reduction	-
Sound Delay (Lip Sync)	500 ms @ 48k/ 400 ms @ 96k/ 200 ms @ 192k
Bi-Amp	-
Advanced Sound Retriever	Yes
Sound Retriever AIR	-
Tone Control	Multi
Speaker A/B	Yes

Video Processing

4K Ultra HD Pass-Through	Yes
3-D Ready	Yes
HDMI Standby Through	Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory
HDMI x.v. Color	Yes
Video Converter to HDMI	-
Component Video Scaler	-
Pure Cinema I/P Converter	-
3D Noise Reduction	-
4K Ultra HD Video Scaler	Yes (1080p to 4K)
Audio Return Channel	Yes
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color	Yes
Video Processor	-
HDMI to HDMI Video Scaler	4K Ultra HD (for 1080p)
Composite Video Scaler	-
Advanced Video Adjustment	-
Super Resolution	Yes

Connectivity

HDMI Input / Output	4 in (4 Rear) /1 out
Wi-Fi Built-In	Yes (5GHz/2.4GHz)
Wireless Adapter Port	-
Component Video Input / Output	-
iPhone / iPod / USB Memory Input	USB Memory
Ethernet Input	Yes
Digital Audio Inputs / Output	2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1)
Headphone Output	Yes
AM/FM Presets	40 (FM only)
MHL 2	-
Bluetooth Built-In	Yes (Version: 4.1, Profile: A2DP/AVRCP, Codec: SBC/AAC)
Bluetooth Adapter Port	-
Composite A/V Input / Output	-
USB Terminal	Front USB
Analog Audio Inputs / Output	-
Pre-Amp Output	0.1 Ch
Front A/V Inputs	USB

Installation

On-Screen Display	GUI with System/Network Setup Menu
Multi-Room and Source Output	Yes (with future firmware update)
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display	-
Function Rename	Yes
Sleep Timer	Yes
Auto Power Down	Yes
IR Serial Remote In/Out	-
FL Dimmer	Yes
Remote	Yes
Versatile Speaker Configuration	(FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SUBWOOFER)

Construction

Front Panel	Brushed
Speaker Terminals	6 Clips

Warranty

Warranty	1 Year Parts & Labor

Dimensions

W x H x D (inches)	17.12 x 2.75 x 12.81
Weight	8.8 lbs.