7.1 Channel HDMI AV Receiver with Bluetooth and Aluminium Front Panel
Enter a world of AV possibilities.
With Bluetooth (adapter included), 2 HDMI outputs and speaker connections for 7.1 surround sound, this receiver will meet your needs if you demand exceptional input/output connectivity.
You can easily connect a second screen or switch between your screen and your projector without having to reconnect the HDMI cable.
The VSX-LX53 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. Standard definition video sources are upscaled to 1080p (HD).
The receiver provides full iPhone and iPod integration: listen without quality loss from D/A conversion. Our Advanced Sound Retriever will even restore quality lost during compression.
Also, use your iPhone or iPod touch as your remote control. With the iControlAV application, you can access the receiver’s main functionalities and more over your wireless LAN.
This model features the A.R.C (Audio Return Channel) which enables it to receive audio data from a compatible TV via a single HDMI 1.4 cable, eliminating the need for a separate digital connection from the TV.
Bluetooth and internet radio
Stream audio content to your receiver using Bluetooth. The Sound Retriever AIR restores sound quality lost during streaming and compression.
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-LX53 |
|---|---|
| Audio Return Channel | 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) |
| Weight | 13,4 kg |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-LX53 |
| iControlAV | Yes |
| Main Features | VSX-LX53 |
| Output Power per Channel | 150W |
| Impedance at Output Level | 6Ω |
| Number of Channels | 7 |
| Signal / Noise Ratio | 103 dB |
| 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 (included) |
| Output Connections | • 2 x HDMI • 1 x Composite • 1 x Component • 1 x Optical |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS | Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations | 63 |
| HD Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Control with HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI Repeater | Yes |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 420 x 173 x 433 mm |
| Input & Output connections | VSX-LX53 |
| AV Front Input | Yes |
| Bi-Amplifier | Yes |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | Yes |
| Component Video Input/Output | 2/1 (assignable) |
| Composite Input/Output | 4/1 |
| Digital Optical Input/Output | 3/1 (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input | 2/- (assignable) |
| Ethernet | 1 |
| HDMI Input/Output | 6 (assignable)/2 |
| Headphone Input | Yes |
| IR In/Out | 1/1 |
| Large speaker terminals | Yes |
| Pre-amp Output | Yes (SW) |
| Speaker A/B | Yes |
| USB Host (Front) | Yes |
| Apple Compatibility | VSX-LX53 |
| Works with iPod | Yes, via digital direct USB connection (included) |
| Works with iPhone | 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-LX53 |
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIz | Yes |
| Dolby True HD | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | 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-LX53 |
| 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 |
| Midnight Listening Mode | 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 |
| Standing Wave Control | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Virtual Surround Back | Yes |
| X-Curve | Yes |
| Video Features | VSX-LX53 |
| Deep Colour | Yes |
| 3D Ready | Yes |
| x.v.Colour | Yes |
| HD Digital Film Direct 24 | Yes |
| Upscaling to 1080p | Yes |
| Power Output | VSX-LX53 |
| 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-LX53 |
| Pioneer Hybrid Amplification | Yes |
| Digital Signal Processor | Freescale |
| Amplifier Specifications | VSX-LX53 |
| Front L & R Bi-Amplifier Function | Yes |
| D/A Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter | 192 kHz / 24-bit |