7.1 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with HD Audio, iPod/iPhone Digital Connection, Internet Radio, 1080p (HD) Upscaling and THX
VSX-2020-K
Supreme input/output versatility.

With 2 HDMI outputs and speaker connections for 7.1 surround sound, this receiver is the heart of a versatile home cinema set-up.
You can easily connect a second screen or switch between your screen and your projector without having to reconnect the HDMI cable.
The VSX-2020 is able to decode the latest HD audio formats and 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.
Enjoy content from broadcasting soures and games to home cinema with resolutions up to 1080p. Standard definition video is upscaled to HD format.
The receiver provides full iPhone and iPod integration: listen without quality loss caused by D/A conversion. Our Advanced Sound Retriever will even restore quality lost during compression.
Also, 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.
Bluetooth and internet radio
Stream audio content to your receiver using Bluetooth (additional adaptor required). The Sound Retriever AIR restores sound quality lost during streaming.
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-2020-K |
|---|---|
| Output Power per Channel | 150W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Input Connections | • 6 x HDMI (1080p upscaling) (1 Front Input) • 4 x Composite • 2 x Component • 2 x Coaxial • 3 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 | • 2 x HDMI • 1 x Composite • 1 x Component • 1 x Optical |
| HDMI Repeater | Yes |
| On-Screen Display (GUI) | Easy-to-use GUI, available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Russian |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| Remote Control | Glow-key, preset remote control (learning) |
| Weight | 13,1 kg |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-2020-K |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Composite Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 3/1 (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input/Output | 2/- (assignable) |
| Ethernet | 1 |
| HDMI Input/Output | 6 (assignable)/2 |
| Headphone | Yes |
| Main Features | VSX-2020-K |
| Number of Channels | 7 |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 103 dB |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations | 63 |
| HD Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Control with HDMI | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 173 x 433 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-2020-K |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW) |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-2020-K |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
| 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-2020-K |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| Audio Features | VSX-2020-K |
| Midnight Listening Mode | Yes |
| Standing Wave Control | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Virtual Surround Back | Yes |
| X-Curve | Yes |
| Construction | VSX-2020-K |
| Pioneer Hybrid Amplification | Yes |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-2020-K |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Bi-Amplifier | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| IR In/Out | 1/1 |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-2020-K |
| Works with iPhone | Yes |
| Surround Sound Formats | VSX-2020-K |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| WMA 9 Pro | Yes |
| THX Certified | Yes |
| DTS Neural Surround | 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-2020-K |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Dialogue Enhancement | Yes |
| Digital Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Dynamic Range Control | Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Jitter Reduction | Yes |
| Loudness | Yes |
| Multizone Function | Yes (3) |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| MCACC | Yes (Advanced, 9-band) |
| PQLS | Yes (Multi-channel ) |
| Sound Delay (LipSync) | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Sound Retriever AIR | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-2020-K |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-2020-K |
| Power output per channel | 150W |
| Condition | 1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω |
| Rated Power Output | 150W per channel |
| Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE | 350 mV / 47kΩ |
| Frequency Response: LINE | 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) | 103 dB |
| Power Requirements | AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (in use / standby) | 410 W / 0.30 W |
| Construction | VSX-2020-K |
| Digital Signal Processor | Freescale |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-2020-K |
| Front L & R Bi-Amplifier Function | Yes |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
