The Pioneer VSX-S500 slim-line AV receiver's 4 HDMI in's and 1 out cover all of your connection needs for your sources and TV, whilst the ver1.4a specification ensures you are future-proofed for 3D pass through.

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80 W x 5Ch power HDMI® Support Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone Supports Onkyo Remote App Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Decoding Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI Audyssey 2EQ® for Room Acoustic Correction Playback of Audio Files Through Local Network Internet Radio Connectivity Through vTuner Windows® 7 certified DLNA Version 1.5 certified Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB Zone 2 Line-Out Audyssey Dynamic EQ® Audyssey Dynamic Volume® Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) A/V Sync Control (Up to 400 ms at 48 kHz) Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer) 40 FM/AM Random Presets RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) Full-Function RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control Amplifier Section Power Output Front L/R: 80 W/Ch (8 Ohm, 20Hz - 20 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC) Dynamic Power: 180 W (3 Ohm, Front) Dynamic Power: 160 W (4 Ohm, Front) Dynamic Power: 100 W (8 Ohm, Front) THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half power) Damping Factor: 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ohm) Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/47 kOhm (Line) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/2.2 kOhm (Rec out) Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance: 2.0 V/2.2 kOhm (Rec out) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) Tone Control: ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass) Tone Control: ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble) Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (Line, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance: 6 Ohm – 16 Ohm Video Section Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohm (Component Y) Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 0.7 Vp–p/75 Ohm (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 1.0 1.0 Vp–p/75 Ohm (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dBVp–p/75 Ohm (Composite) Tuner Section Tuning Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz–108 MHz Tuning Frequency Range: AM: 522 kHz–1,611 kHz Tuning Frequency Range: AM: 530 kHz–1,710 kHz FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations General Power Supply: AC 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 410 W Supplied Accessories Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker cable labels Speaker set-up microphone Instruction manual Quick set-up guide Remote controller AA (R6) batteries x 2

175W x 7Ch at 6 ohm (JEITA) THX® Select2 Plus™ Certified HDMI® Support Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone HDMI Video Upscaling to 4K Supports Onkyo Remote App Audyssey DSX™ and Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) GUI Navigation via HDMI Playback of Audio Files Through Local Network Internet Radio Connectivity Windows® 7 Certified 2 Parallel Subwoofer Pre Outs Analog RGB Video Input (D-sub, 15 pin) for PC Illuminated Volume Knob (White) Amplifier Features 175 W/Ch at 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA 160 W/Ch at 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, IEC 125 W/Ch at 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio Processing Features Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ Decoding TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs (PCM1690) for All Channels Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG Advanced Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music Files Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function Direct Mode Pure Audio Mode Double Bass Function Non-Scaling Configuration A-Form Listening Mode Memory Connection Features 6 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/5 Rear) and 1 Output Universal Port for Onkyo Peripheral Devices Such as UP-A1 Dock for iPod/iPhone HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output) 5 Composite Video Inputs (1 Front/4 Rear) and 2 Outputs 4 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 2 Coaxial) 6 Analog Audio Inputs and 1 Output Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Distributed Audio Playback in Another Room Color-Coded, Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts (Except Zone 2) Headphone Jack Other Features Audyssey 2EQ® for Room Acoustic Correction Audyssey Dynamic EQ® for Loudness Correction Audyssey Dynamic Volume® to Maintain Optimal Listening Level and Dynamic Range Independent Crossover Adjustment for Each Channel (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) A/V Sync Control (Up to 800 ms at 48 kHz) Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels Light Dimming (Display: Normal/Dim/Dimmer; Volume Knob LED: On/Off) 40 FM/AM Random Presets Firmware Updates via Ethernet and USB RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control Preprogrammed RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control Amplifier Section Power Output: Front L/R: 175 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) Power Output: Front L/R: 160 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) Power Output: Front L/R: 125 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Power Output: Centre: 175 W(6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) Power Output: Centre: 160 W (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) Power Output: Centre: 125 W (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Power Output: Surround L/R: 175 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) Power Output: Surround L/R: 160 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) Power Output: Surround L/R: 125 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Power Output: Surround Back L/R or Front High L/R: 175 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) Power Output: Surround Back L/R or Front High L/R: 160 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC) Power Output: Surround Back L/R or Front High L/R: 125 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Dynamic Power: 240 W (3 ohm, Front), 210 W (4 ohm, Front), 120 W (8 ohm, Front) THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half power) Damping Factor: 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohm) Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/47 kohm (Line) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/2.2 kohm (Rec out) Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance: 2.0 V/2.2 kohm (Rec out) Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) Tone Control: ±10 dB

135W x 5ch Max Power iPod/iPhone compatibility HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel HD Audio Decoding YPAO sound optimisation Front panel mini jack input Preset Coded Remote Control High Sound Quality 5-channel powerful surround sound 500W = 100W x 5 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD); 675W = 135W x 5 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, JEITA) HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 192 kHz/24-bit Burr Brown DACs for all channels High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability High Power Quality 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out) Supports Deep Colour (30/36 bit), x.v.Colour, 24 Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel Advanced Features SCENE buttons with direct power on (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) YPAO sound optimisation for automatic speaker setup iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10 Front panel mini jack input for connecting portable audio player Audio input assign capability for HDMI and component video input 9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies Subwoofer phase select / Subwoofer out Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240 ms) 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning Preset remote unit Background Video feature Surround Realism HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP (17 DSP programmes) Compressed Music Enhancer Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and Adaptive DSP level Silent Cinema and Virtual Cinema DSP Eco-Friendly Design Auto power down function with variable time setting Audio Section Rated Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven) Front L/R: 100 W/ch Rated Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven) Centre: 100 W Rated Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD, 1 ch driven) Surround L/R: 100 W/ch Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Front L/R: 135 W/ch Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Centre: 135 W Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Surround L/R: 135 W/ch Dynamic Power/Ch (Front L/R, 6/4/2 ohms): 105/130/150 W Input Sensitivity/Impedance (AV5, 1 kHz, 100 W/6 ohms): 200 mV/47 k-ohms Output Level/Impedance: Rec Out: 200 mV/1.2 k-ohms Output Level/Impedance: Subwoofer: 1 V/1.2 k-ohms Frequency Response (AV5, Front): 10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (AV5, Straight, Front SP Out, 1 kHz): 0.06 % (50 W/8 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (AV5, Stereo, Input Shorted, Sp Out): 98 dB (250 mV) Video Section Video Monitor Out Frequency Response Component Video Signal: 5 Hz-60 MHz ±3 dB Tuner Section FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono / Stereo: 74 dB / 69 dB Input Connections HDMI (Audio Input Assignable): 4 Radio Antenna (FM/AM): 1 / 1 Dock Terminal for Optional Dock Accessories: 1 Optical Digital: 2 Coaxial Digital: 2 Analogue Audio: 4 Component Video (Audio Input Assignable): 2 Composite Video: 4 Output Connections HDMI: 1 Analogue Audio: 2 Component Video Monitor: 1 Composite Monitor: 1 Composite AV: 1 Speaker (without subwoofer): 5ch Subwoofer: 1

150W x 7ch Output Power USB Digital Connection for iPod&iPhone HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel HD Audio format decoding Analogue and HDMI video upscaling to full HD SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) On-Screen Advanced GUI (Graphical User Interface) YPAO sound optimisation HDMI front panel input Audio Features 7-channel powerful surround sound 630W = 90W x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven); 1,050W = 150W x 7 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Discrete amp configuration Pure Direct for HD Audio and video enjoyment Low jitter PLL circuitry helps optimise sound imaging Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection Intelligent assignable amplifiers for Surround Back Front Presence or Zone 2 Video Features Analogue and HDMI video upscaling to full HD 1080p 1080p-compatible HDMI: 6 inputs (1 on front) and 1 output Supports Deep Colour (30/36 bit), x.v.Colour, 24Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation High quality video processing with precise de-interlacing: Motion adaptive and edge adaptive de-interlacing; Multi-cadence (incl. 3-2 pull-down) detection HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel Advanced Features SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) Network functions: AV Controller app for operating various functions from an iPhone, etc.; Access to: Internet Radio (vTuner): MP3, WMA- Streaming Services (Napster® for UK/Germany only)- Music files on PC: WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC - DLNA 1.5 certified Front panel USB Digital Connection for iPod and iPhone Advanced multi-language GUI on-screen display with album art HDMI front panel input for devices such as camcorders and digital cameras HDMI CEC with versatile control from AV Receiver remote control YPAO sound optimisation for automatic speaker setup Audio input assign capability for HDMI and component video input Ability to change HDMI Input while in Standby Through mode iPod/iPhone compatibility with optional YDS-12 Universal Dock Wireless connection for iPod/iPhone with optional YID-W10 Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10 iPod/iPhone song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display Dialogue Lift Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-250ms) Preset remote unit Background video feature (for tuner and USB only) Surround Realism HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programmes) Compressed Music Enhancer with CINEMA DSP Virtual Presence Speaker function for CINEMA DSP 3D surround without Front Presence Speakers Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and Adaptive DSP Level Silent Cinema and Virtual Cinema DSP Versatile Zone Control Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel Zone sleep and system sleep Remote input/output Programmable +12V trigger output Eco-Friendly Design Auto power down function with variable time setting Low Standby Power Consumption of 0.1 W Low Standby Power Consumption of 2.0 W (HDMI Standby Through mode) Audio Section Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven) Front L/R: 90 W + 90 W Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven) Centre: 90 W Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven) Surround L/R: 90 W + 90 W Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 % THD, 2 ch driven) Surround Back L/R: 90 W + 90 W Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Front L/R: 150 W/ch Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Centre: 150 W Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Surround L/R: 150 W/ch Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA) Surround Back L/R: 150 W/ch Input Connections HDMI (Audio Input Assignable): 6 Network: 1 USB: 1 Radio Antenna (FM/AM): 1 / 1 Dock Terminal for Opt

120W x 5ch Power HDMI® Support for 3D Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™ Decoding Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) Amplifier Features 120 W/Ch at 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, JEITA; 100 W/Ch at 6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, IEC; 65 W/Ch at 8 ohm, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio Processing Features TI Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports,Action, and RPG (Role Playing Game) Advanced Music Optimizer for Compressed Digital Music Files Mass Storage Class USB Memory Playback Capability Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function CinemaFILTER™ Direct Mode Double Bass Function Non-Scaling Configuration A-Form Listening Mode Memory Connection Features 3 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output) 5 Composite Video Inputs (1 Front/4 Rear) and 2 Outputs 3 Digital Audio Inputs (2 Optical and 1 Coaxial) 6 Analog Audio Inputs (1 Front/5 Rear) and 1 Output Subwoofer Pre Out Speaker A/B Terminals Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Headphone Jack Other Features Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/70/80/90/100/120/150/200 Hz) A/V Sync Control (Up to 400 ms at 48 kHz) Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer) 40 FM/AM Random Presets RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod/iPhone Full-Function RI Remote Control Amplifier Section Power Output Front L/R: 120 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, JEITA); 100 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC); 65 W/Ch (8 O, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 channels driven, FTC Power Output Center: 120 W (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, JEITA); 100 W (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC); 65 W (8 ohm, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Power Output Surround L/R: 120 W/C (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, JEITA); 100 W/Ch (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 channel driven, IEC); 65 W/Ch (8 ohm, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 channels driven, FTC) Dynamic Power: 160 W (3 ohm, Front), 125 W (4 ohm, Front), 85 W (8 ohm, Front) THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, Half power) Damping Factor: 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohm) Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/47 kohm (Line) Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/2.2 kohm (Rec out) Maximum RCA Output Level and Impedance: 2.0 V/2.2 kohm (Rec out) Frequency Response: 20 Hz–50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass) Tone Control: ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass); ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 100 dB (Line, IHF-A) Speaker Impedance: 6 ohm – 16 ohm Video Section Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 1.0 Vp–p/75 ohm (Component Y) Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 0.7 Vp–p/75 ohm (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance: Video: 1.0 Vp–p/75 ohm (Composite) Component Video Frequency Response: 5 Hz–100 MHz/0 dB, -3 dB Tuner Section Tuning Frequency Range: FM: 87.5 MHz–108 MHz Tuning Frequency Range: AM: 522 kHz–1,611 kHz; 530 kHz–1,710 kHz FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations General Power Supply: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz; AC 220–240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 330 W Supplied Accessories Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna Speaker cable labels Instruction manual Quick set-up guide Remote controller AA (R6) batteries x 2