7.1 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with HD Audio, iPod/iPhone Integration, HDMI (Front) and 1080p Upscaling (Black)
VSX-1020-K
The AV control centre that meets your needs.

The VSX-1020 provides full iPhone and iPod integration. Using the digital USB connection you can listen to your tunes without quality loss caused by D/A conversion. Our Advanced Sound Retriever will even restore quality lost during compression.
Use your iPhone or iPod touch as a remote control. With the iControlAV application, you can access the receiver’s main functionalities and more over your wireless LAN.
Stream audio content to your receiver using Bluetooth (additional adapter required). The Sound Retriever AIR restores sound quality lost during streaming.
HD audio and video support
The VSX-1020 is able to decode the latest HD audio formats and upscales video sources to 1080p (HD). It supports x.v.Colour and Deep Colour for vibrant, lifelike colours with smooth gradient transitions. With the latest HDMI version 1.4a, it’s also ready for 3D content from broadcasting, games to home cinema with resolutions up to 1080p.
Connect your receiver to the internet and enjoy your favourite radio stations online.
Listen to preloaded stations or easily update your personal favourites.
The receiver has an intuitive and fresh-looking GUI (Graphical User Interface), giving you quick and easy access to the functions you need.
Specifications
| Main Features | VSX-1020-K |
|---|---|
| Output Power per Channel | 140W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Number of Channels | 7 |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 100 dB |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations | 63 |
| Control with HDMI | Yes |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| Weight | 10,2 kg |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 158 x 379 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-1020-K |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Ethernet | 1 |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-1020-K |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
| Works with iPhone | Yes |
| iControlAV | Yes |
| iPhone Control Button | Yes |
| Compatible Generations | 5th Generation, Nano and above, iPhone (including 3G) |
| Supported Functions | Audio & Video (Video with the supplied iPod/iPhone Video + USB Audio cable), On-Screen Album Art |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-1020-K |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Surround Modes | 13 + 1 (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mono Film, Entertainment Show, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo + Phones Surround) |
| Audio Features | VSX-1020-K |
| Dialogue Enhancement | Yes |
| Dynamic Range Control | Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Jitter Reduction | Yes |
| Midnight Listening Mode | Yes |
| Multizone Function | Yes (2) |
| Virtual Height | Yes |
| X-Curve | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-1020-K |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Upscaling to 1080p | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-1020-K |
| Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE | 284 mV / 47kΩ |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) | 100 dB |
| Power Consumption (in use / standby) | 245 W / 0.60 W |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-1020-K |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter | 96 kHz / 24-bit |
| Main Features | VSX-1020-K |
| Input Connections | • 6 x HDMI (1080p upscaling) • 4 x Composite • 2 x Component • 2 x Coaxial • 2 x Optical • 1 x USB host • 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included) • 1 x Ethernet • 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200 |
| Output Connections | • 1 x HDMI • 1 x Composite • 1 x Component |
| HD Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| HDMI Repeater | Yes |
| On-Screen Display (GUI) | Easy-to-use GUI, available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Russian |
| Remote Control | Glow-key, preset remote control (learning) |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-1020-K |
| Bi-Amplifier | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| Composite Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| HDMI Input/Output | 6 (assignable)/1 |
| Headphone | Yes |
| IR In/Out | 1/1 |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW) |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-1020-K |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| WMA 9 Pro | Yes |
| DTS Neural Surround | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-1020-K |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Digital Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Loudness | Yes |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| MCACC | Yes (Advanced, 9-band) |
| PQLS | Yes (2 Channel) |
| Sound Delay (LipSync) | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Sound Retriever AIR | Yes |
| Standing Wave Control | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Virtual Surround Back | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-1020-K |
| Power output per channel | 140W |
| Condition | 1kHz, 1% THD, 8Ω |
| Frequency Response: LINE | 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB |
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz |
| Construction | VSX-1020-K |
| Design | Discrete Amplification Type |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-1020-K |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-1020-K |
| Rated Power Output | 140W per channel |
| Construction | VSX-1020-K |
| Digital Signal Processor | Freescale |
