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01 Before you start Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps: 1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality 2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area 3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of world-class studio engineers With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor: Features Audio % AIR Studios Sound Tuning The SC-99 and SC-97 have received the AIR Studios Monitor certification. Pioneer has a proven track record of applying its audio expertise to the creation of multi-channel sound environments. Established in 1969 in London, AIR Studios is now an acclaimed recording complex, favoured by many of the world's most popular and renowned musical talents. % Dolby Atmos This AV receiver supports the latest Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Dolby Atmos is a new technology in which, through real time calculation of audio data and meta data (position and time information) included in the audio signal, a surround sound space is achieved irrespective of the speaker layout and number of speakers. Dolby Atmos contents are required to enjoy Dolby Atmos. For Blu-ray discs with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos can be played by connecting most conventional Blu-ray discs with this receiver using HDMI. % Class D Amplifier This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating the essence of Pioneer's high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents. % ESS-32bit-DAC-equipped All channels are equipped with ESS SABRE 32 Ultra Audio DACs. The Jitter Eliminators achieve clearer sound. % Audio Scaler The combined effect of Hi-bit 32 Audio Processing, the digital filter and the up-sampling function can be used to convert the signals of music files or CDs to up to 192 kHz/32 bits to achieve even clearer sound with higher definition. % Hi-Bit 32 Audio Processing Creates a wider dynamic range with digital sources like CDs, DVDs or BDs. 16-, 20- and 24-bit PCM as well as compressed audio is requantized to 32 bits, and the high frequency component is interpolated upon data processing to enable smoother, more subtle musical expression. % Easy setup using MCACC PRO The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. % Auto Phase Control Plus For discs created with standards other than Phase Control, the LFE channel is delayed upon recording in the first place. This function automatically corrects phase shifting on such discs and broadcasts. This function is particularly effective when playing multi-channel music containing low frequency effects (LFE). % Full Band Phase Control (compatible with FRONT ALIGN) The further advanced Full Band Phase Control technology focuses on the group delay in the speaker network filter, and compensates with special digital signal processing (DSP), to adjust the phase of each unit as well as the group delay for each speaker. Full Band Phase Control gives multi-range speakers the sound coherence of full-range speakers, while retaining the wide frequency range advantage. This is compatible with the FRONT ALIGN function for matching the characteristics of the speakers other than the front speakers with those of the front speakers. % PQLS Bit-stream Jitterless high quality playback is possible by connecting a PQLS-compatible player with HDMI connections. This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supports the PQLS function. % Independent dual subwoofer output The output for two subwoofers can be adjusted and set independently. When using two subwoofers, more ideal low-frequency playback can be realized by properly adjusting the output to each woofer. % Subwoofer EQ The EQ for subwoofer output can be corrected. In addition to the results of MCACC automatic adjustment, the subwoofer output can be adjusted to match the viewing environment or your taste by manual correction. % Virtual Speakers By turning on the 'Virtual Surround Back', 'Virtual Height', and 'Virtual Wide' modes, it is possible to realize a maximum of 11.1 channels combining the speakers that are actually installed and the virtual speakers. This makes for a smoother connection between the sounds and an improved 3D feel. % dts Neo:X compatible This receiver supports the latest DTS processing format. The quality of Neo:X, originally designed for 9 channels or more, can be enjoyed in a 7-channel environment. Video % Ultra HD (with 4K/60p video support) - Pass-through and upscaling Up to 4K/60p resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the HD (High Definition) or Full HD images of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K/60p and displayed. A separate monitor supporting Ultra HD (4K video) is required. % HDMI (4K/60p, 3D, Audio Return Channel) A compatible component is required to use the above function. % HDCP 2.2 This receiver is compatible with the HDCP 2.2 standard, which has stringent copyright protection technology. 8