Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 120 Watts A/V Receiver with Full Color GUI/OSD, Advanced MCACC and Analog to HDMI Up-Conversion (Black)

by Pioneer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 16.6 x 6.2 inches ; 19.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001UA6OLS
• Item model number: VSX-919AH-K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,363 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Use the Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver to control all your entertainment options. With support for surround sound technologies and features such as the ability to simultaneously play music in one room and movies in another, this A/V receiver will quickly become your entertainment hub. And certified by Apple for use with the iPhone, you can use it to manage your iPhone device's music, movies, and photos.

VSX-919AH-K Integrated Technologies: Related Products: BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc Player DV-420V-K Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player

The VSX-919AH-K lets you control and play the music, movies, and photos on your iPhone and iPod on your home theater system. View larger.

View demo of how the VSX-919AH-K works intelligently with the iPhone for an outstanding experience.

Outstanding High-Definition Picture and Sound
The VSX-919AH-K supports the latest HDMI video technologies such as x.v.Color and Deep Color for outstanding picture quality so your Blu-ray Disc® movies and other high-definition sources will look great on your HDTV. Even your DVD collection benefits, because the VSX-919AH-K features Pioneer's exclusive PureCinema video processing for smooth video with less noise.

The receiver will also give you outstanding sound to match the stunning picture with an amplifier that delivers 120 watts of power to each of the seven channels. The VSX-919AH-K supports a wide variety of surround sound formats including Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD® Master Audio, Neural-THX® Surround, and much more, so you'll be able to hear every loud explosion or soft footstep whether it's in front of you or behind you. Additionally, you can fine-tune the sound with features such as Advanced Multi-channel Acoustic Calibration, Symmetric EQ, Standing Wave Control, and Phase Control. And when combined with the BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc player, Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) synchronizes the receiver and Blu-ray Disc player for near jitterless CD playback.

A full complement of connections, including 3 HDMI inputs, lets you connect all your home theater components. View Connections.

The VSX-919AH-K lets you control and play the music, movies, and photos on your iPhone and iPod on your home theater system. View larger.

See how Pioneer's exclusive PQLS virtually eliminates jitter during CD playback.

Certified for Use with the iPhone
The VSX-919AH-K is a member of the first family of A/V receivers to be "Works with iPhone" certified. It gives you the option to enjoy everything your iPhone offers, including music, movies, photos and calling features. The receiver's front USB input and included cable make connecting your iPhone easy. When connected, the receiver charges your iPhone automatically.

While you're enjoying your music, your TV will display album information and album art, and your music and movies will automatically mute when you receive an incoming phone call, so there's no need to switch your iPhone to airplane mode. And in addition to controlling music and movies directly from your iPhone, the VSX-919AH-K also lets you control your iPhone with the remote and an intuitive on-screen menu.

The receiver features Pioneer's exclusive Advanced Sound Retriever technology, which fills in lost data in compressed music files. What this means is that when you're playing music from your iPhone, iPod or other MP3 player, you'll have music that sounds more like the artist originally intended. And with Multi-channel Auto Level Control, the VSX-919AH-K makes sure the volume from song to song stays consistent and TV commercials are kept in check.

Ample Connections for All of Your HD Media
The VSX-919AH-K receiver includes all the connections you need to control your HD multimedia devices. The receiver features 3 HDMI inputs and 2 Component inputs to connect Blu-ray Disc players and all your other HD sources. So whether you're using a Blu-ray Disc player or a gaming console, the VSX-919AH-K will connect them with ease.

An A/V input on the receiver's front panel lets you watch home videos from a video camera or other portable device without having to reach a rear input. And there are plenty of other digital and analog inputs including 1 coaxial input, 2 digital optical inputs, a 5.1 analog multi-channel audio input, 4 audio inputs, and large, easy-connect speaker terminals.

Enjoy Multiple Sources in Multiple Rooms
With the VSX-919AH-K you can keep everyone in your household happy. Watch your favorite Blu-ray Disc title on your HDTV in your living room while someone else listens to his/her favorite tracks from an iPod or other digital music player in the kitchen.

Fresh, Colorful and Intuitive Graphical User Interface
To make things as simple as can be, the VSX-919AH-K includes a preprogrammed remote and features a new graphical user interface that has easy-to-read color menus and quick access to all the functions you need.

The VSX-919AH-K also has 63 tuner presets, so you can quickly dial in your favorite music channel. Additionally, you can add SIRIUS® satellite radio to the dedicated input for even more entertainment options. (subscription sold separately)

The VSX-919AH-K is backed by a one-year warranty.

Advanced Sound Retriever technology restores lost detail from compressed music for a better music experience from MP3 players.

What's in the Box
Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 7-Channel A/V Receiver, remote control, and iPhone connection cable.

Amplifier Channels

iPhone/iPod Music, Photo, Video

Advanced Sound Retriever

x.v. Color & Deep Color

PQLS

Analog to HDMI Video Up-Conversion

1080p Video Up-Scaling

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AV (Composite) In/Out

Audio In/Out (Tuner Inc.)

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Product Description

VSX-9I9AH I20 Watts x 7 ¿ PHAT II @ 1 kHz Full Color GUI / OSD USB input for iPhone and iPod certified playback. Charging and Album art in 1st room. Advanced MCACC 9 Band EQ Symmetric EQ X-Curve PQLS ¿ 2 Channel Auto Level Control ¿ Multi-Channel Sound Retriever ¿ Multi- channel Neural THX / WMA-9 Pro Kuro Link Analog to HDMI Up-conversion PureCinema Video Processing 3D Noise Reduction 3D Y/C Separation Audio Inputs (4 in / 1out - includes Tuner) Digital Inputs (3 - 1 coax / 2 opt) Multi-Zone A/V Pre-out New Preset Remote Control

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent receiver, lots of functions, August 16, 2009

By 

P. Chebib (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 120 Watts A/V Receiver with Full Color GUI/OSD, Advanced MCACC and Analog to HDMI Up-Conversion (Black) (Electronics)

Pros: . THD: 0.05 %: SOUND QUALITY IS SIMPLY UNBELEIVABLE
. EASE OF SET UP. I HAD TO READ SOME THROUGH THE MANUAL, BUT THE OSD and GUI are so easy, really, a cave man can do it.
. multiple decoding modes.
. Nice Blue screen with big letters and numbers.
. Sturdy, Well constructed, appears durable.
. programmable remote.
. 2 zones AUDIO control.
. beuatiful clear lows, and distinct highs, appeases to the musical ears.
. easy to configure manually, the base, treble, and eq,..
. nice shiny black. dimmable light, sleep mode. PS: the remote lay out actually makes sense, unlike my yamaha 565 (see appropriate rview).
.3 hdmi, 2 opticals, one coax, multiple other inputs,. easy to rename and reassign.
. ability to control crossover for subwoofer and manually set up your system. also can use included microphone.
.My biggest plus remains the beuatiful pure sound coming from the ceiling speakers. it blows my yamaha vx 565 away....far away

Cons: the manual may be a bit confusing, but once you get a handle on what button is for what, u can consult the manual less frequently. it is intuitive. also the osd diplay makes the set up a breeze.

I can not actually think of any con. having owned the yamaha 565 and 361, and sherwood receivers, i can say this one delivers the best sound and has the best controls. the price is eggcellent,..thank you newegg.

Other Thoughts: I received the VSX-919AH-K & was very anxious to set it up. i have researched it extensively before placing my order, and it came down to choosing between this receiver and the Yamaha VSX565 which i already own, but was on a discounted price prom. Avoiding duplicity, I bought this receiver knowing it has only 3 hdmi inputs and ability to upgrade signal from component only to 1080p, but in the next 1-2 years all video component would be alrready in 1080p, so unless you are using old system it will not matter.

I am extremely satisfied with the sound from this receiver, much more then the one in my main room, the yamaha 565, and here is why

. 120 watts versus 90 watts, and pay attention: 0.05% THD versus only 0.9 % THD on the Yamaha. yes the wattage is not the only criteria, getting a pure sound is the bottom line.
. great sound experience, hooked up to a 5.1 configuration with OSD speakers, C640i series, 150 watt ( each) spearkers and 100 w sub.
. easy to operate, and set up

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooked It Up, June 29, 2009

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What the Frack?! (Draper, UT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 120 Watts A/V Receiver with Full Color GUI/OSD, Advanced MCACC and Analog to HDMI Up-Conversion (Black) (Electronics)

Hooking up everything to this was simple. The GUI is a nice feature (I had a very simple one with my Yamaha RX-V730). Turning on/off inputs and renaming them are very simple and so is setting up the speakers. The manual is easy to follow.

The remote is pretty simple to use for setting up, but I will be using our Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control (Black) after the set up.

The lights on the display aren't blinding, but the shiny finish can make it a little difficult to see the displayy.

The KURO Link is compatible with AQUOS Link, so seeing the volume change can be shown on my display and turning the display off can turn off the receiver.

The sound is good. Since I am using Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 Speaker (Single, Silver) and
Definitive Technology ProSub 800 120v Speaker (Single, Black) there isn't really any extra setting up involved. I just turn off any delays, set speakers to small, turn on sub and it is good. The sound coming out is as good as I can tell. I mean, it makes me happy.

It is also is compatible with my Apple iPod touch 8 GB (1st Generation). I can control the music with the remote and I can also watch any videos that I have on the iPod to it on my display. I probably would never have tried that out or even thought about using it, but it actually comes with an adapter cable for connecting an iPod to the receiver so I think it will come in handy when I take advantage of multi-zone and put some speakers in our backyard.

Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console plays games through HDMI to the receiver at 1080p and the DVDs played through it also get played back at 1080p. I played The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) to test out some DTS using the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player and it looked great and sounded great.

The TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder plays back in 1080i and is connected with an HDMI cable. There aren't any issues with sound or video.

I have everything running through the receiver to my Sharp LC52E77U 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Black using HDMI to one HDMI input. When change the input on the reciver from the TiVo to the Xbox, the signal is sent to the TV and will change the input name from "TiVo Series 3 HD" to "Xbox 360" so the information passed through the receiver.

I also have a Wii connected to the receiver with component cables. The receiver takes it and sends it to the TV through the single HDMI cable at 480p. The picture looks normal.

Based on what the manual says it converts 480i to 480p. Basically makes it progressive to the HDMI cable. I don't think it upconverts all the way to 1080p.

I wanted to get a 7.1 channel receiver that had HDMI and some sort of up converting and ended up getting that and a lot more with the iPod adapter and pretty GUI.

I ordered this on Friday and if I wanted to get it on Monday, it would have been $3.99 more with my Prime account, but since this was an impulse buy, I spent $6.99 to get it the next day on Saturday. It was there and hooked up and ready to play video games and watch movies and television for a lazy weekend.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best reviever for half the money - buy it for the sound get Video, July 24, 2009

By 

Val McOmber "Classic fan" (Northern CA,) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pioneer VSX-919AH-K 120 Watts A/V Receiver with Full Color GUI/OSD, Advanced MCACC and Analog to HDMI Up-Conversion (Black) (Electronics)

You can pay 3 times more and not get a better receiver then this Pioneer. Bought to get the HDMI switch, After a month of using I am still amazed at the sound! I would get this just for the sound clarity. The auto tune really does a fine job - better then when I brought the professional sound equalizer in. I even noted a cleaning up of the SD video coming from the sat- box. To test I took the 2 component video feeds from satellite one to the tv direct and one to the receiver to allow A-B testing on an older TV avoiding the HDTV that I know worked well. The VSX919 was better! Pioneer really tryed to get it all in. This box really hits the sweet spot for all critical video while keeping the sound as 1st priority. The Bad -such as it is: The sound processing delays the sound enough that you cannot have TV sound on from the source and have the receiver sound on too. Need to shout off the TV sound, a pain sometimes. But the clarity of sound, and control avail. make this box - and if you can live with 3 rather then 4 HDMI, save $ from off the VSX1019. Manual hard to read, but quite complete. Prepare to send some time getting to know all you can do with this unit.