Pioneer SC-1222 User Manual

* SiriusXM subscription required.
** Pandora only available in the U.S.
*** Available for free download from App Store/Google Play
Bold denotes step-up features from VSX-1022-K
SC-1222-K
7.2 Channel Network Ready AV Receiver featuring, class D
3
amplification,
AirPlay
®
, Pandora
®
, iPhone
®
and ipad
®
Certified, and Multi-Zone AV
Class D
3
AmplificAtion
› Channels: 7.2
› 120 W/ch (1kHz, THD .08% @ 8 ohm)
› 600 W All Channel Driven Power Output (1kHz, THD 1% @8 ohms)
› 4 Ohm Speaker Compatible (no Current Limiting)
AUDio fEAtURES
› Dolby
®
TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
®
Pro Logic
®
IIz
› DTS-HD
®
Master Audio, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6
› Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus™ DSP
› Hi-bit24 Audio Signal Processing
› 192 kHz/24-bit DAC’s
› HDMI Audio Return Channel
› Pioneer Advanced MCACC
®
Room Calibration
  •
3D Time Axis Measurement
  •Polarity Check
  •Automatic Crossover Detection
  •Reverb Before and After Calibration Results (OSD, AVNavigator,
and iControlAV2012)
  •Standing Wave Control
› Pioneer Sound Enhancements
  •Jitter Reduction
  •Auto Phase Control Plus/Phase Control Plus
  •PQLS Bit-stream/Multi-Surround/2ch
  •Sound Retriever Link
  •Advanced Auto Sound Retriever (Multi-ch, ARC, AIR)
  •Advanced Surround (15 + 1 Modes)
  •Wide Surround Movie & Music
  •Front Stage Surround Advance (Wide/Focus)
  •Headphones Surround
  •Virtual Speaker (Wide/Height/Depth/Surround Back)
ViDEo fEAtURES
› HDMI 7 In/1 Out
› 3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc
TM
, Broadcast, and Games)
› Deep Color (36-bit), x.v. Color
› 1080p/24fps Scaler with Qdeo™
› 1080p Transferring
› Video Conversion to HDMI
› Triple HD Noise Reduction
› Advanced Video Adjust
› Stream Smoother
› Stream Smoother Link
› Frame Rate Conversion
HomE nEtWoRK fEAtURES
› AirPlay Compatible
› DLNA Certified
®
(1.5)
› Compatible with Windows
®
7
› Music File Playback via LAN/USB (WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC)
  •192kHz/24-BitAudioplayback(WAV,FLAC)
› SiriusXM™ Internet Radio*
› Pandora
®
INTERNET Radio**
› Internet Radio with vTuner
®
conVEniEncE fEAtURES
› iPod Digital Transmission via Front USB Terminal
› Charges iPod/iPhone/iPad, USB & Video Cable Supplied
› iControlAV2012 Remote Control App Ready
 •
AV receiver and Blu-ray Disc player control from smartphone
  •Sound Explorer
› Air Jam App*** Ready (iOS/Android) (optional AS-BT200 adapter required)
  •Share music and create playlists via Bluetooth connection
› Wireless LAN Converter Ready (optional AS-WL300 required)
› Auto Power Down
› Power Save for HDMI Standby Through
› AM/FM Tuner 63 Presets
› Sleep Timer
› Learning Remote Control (Luminous)
cUStom
› Zone 2 AV and Zone 3 Analog Audio Out
› Firmware Update via Internet or USB
› AVNavigator for easy wiring and setup with PC or iPad
› Graphic User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
› Detachable Power Cord
› RS232
› IR In / Out
› 9.2 Channel Preouts
› Preout Mode
› Zone Volume, Tone, and Balance

Pioneer SC-1222 Specifications

General

Amplification Type	Class D
Channels	7.2
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.08%
HDMI Inputs	6
HDMI Outputs	2
3D Support	Yes
4K Ultra HD Pass-through	Yes
AirPlay	Yes
DLNA Certified	Yes
Internet Radio	Yes
AV Processing	Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
Network Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Input Sensitivity and Impedance	200 mV / 47 kΩ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB
Frequency Response	5 Hz - 100 kHz
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, AAC
Dimensions (W x H x D)	435 x 168 x 331.5 mm
Audio Inputs/Outputs	1 x Phono, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical

Summary

Class D³ Amplification

Channel Configuration

Specifies the receiver's channel count, indicating 7.2 channels.

Power Output

Details the receiver's power output per channel and all-channel driven power.

Speaker Compatibility

Indicates compatibility with 4-ohm speakers without current limiting.

Audio Features

Audio Format Support

Lists supported audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Audio Processing

Highlights Hi-bit24 processing and 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for audio quality.

HDMI Audio Return

Includes HDMI Audio Return Channel for simplified audio connections.

Room Calibration

Details MCACC room calibration with features like 3D Time Axis Measurement.

Sound Enhancements

Covers Jitter Reduction, Auto Phase Control, Sound Retriever Link, and Advanced Surround modes.

Video Features

HDMI Connectivity

Specifies the number of HDMI inputs and outputs for video sources.

3D and Deep Color

Notes support for 3D content and Deep Color (36-bit) for enhanced visuals.

Video Scaling and Conversion

Details 1080p/24fps scaling with Qdeo, Triple HD Noise Reduction, and Advanced Video Adjust.

Home Network Features

Network Streaming Features

Includes Stream Smoother, Stream Smoother Link, and Frame Rate Conversion for network content.

Wireless Streaming

Confirms AirPlay compatibility and DLNA certification for media streaming.

Music Playback

Lists supported music file formats and high-resolution audio playback via LAN/USB.

Internet Radio Services

Mentions SiriusXM, Pandora, and vTuner for internet radio streaming services.

Convenience Features

iPod/iPhone/iPad Connectivity

Details front USB terminal for iPod/iPhone/iPad, including charging.

Remote Control App

Notes iControlAV2012 Remote Control App readiness for smartphone control.

Air Jam App

Describes Air Jam App for sharing music and creating playlists via Bluetooth.

Network and Power Management

Mentions wireless LAN converter readiness and Auto Power Down features.

Customization and Control

Multi-Zone Audio Output

Covers Zone 2 AV and Zone 3 Analog Audio Out for multi-room audio.

Firmware and Setup Tools

Lists firmware updates via Internet/USB and AVNavigator for setup.

User Interface and Preouts

Mentions Graphic User Interface (GUI) and 9.2 Channel Preouts.

Control Interfaces

Notes RS232 and IR In/Out ports for custom integration.

Connections Overview

Rear Terminals

Lists all input/output terminals on the rear panel, including HDMI, Ethernet, and Audio/Video.

Front Terminals

Details front panel connectivity such as HDMI, USB/iPod, MCACC MIC, and Headphone Out.

Specifications

Power Specifications

Provides power requirements, estimated consumption, and standby consumption.

Product Dimensions and Weight

Lists physical dimensions and weight of the AV receiver.

Carton Specifications

Details the packaging dimensions and weight for shipping.

Integrated Technologies

Custom Control Partners