Defying the limits of home cinema.

Our LX receivers are engineered according to a strict design philosophy that aims to bring studio quality sound to your living room. Using only high-end components – each rigorously calibrated and tuned – this system allows you to enjoy film and music exactly as the creators intended.

The SC-LX86 realises true simultaneous multi-channel high power output, incorporating Direct Energy HD Class D amplification, THX Ultra2 Plus certification and legendary sound-tuning from AIR Studios. The result is stunning sound quality that guarantees a genuine, class-leading home cinema surround sound experience.

 

Massive power Audiophile-level Class D amplification brings you unprecedented power output. Short signal paths ensure impeccable sound and efficient cooling provides superior performance with lower power consumption (-44% vs Analogue Amps). Now with 4-16Ω speaker support.

Built for tomorrow'sHD technology Experience real definition with the latest 4K HDTV specification for ultra-high resolution video. 4K Pass Through ensures you have the most up-to-date technology to take advantage of advanced digital formats.

Connect your Android smartphone with MHL Stream high-quality video and audio from your Android device using a single cable. Thanks to the MHL-compatible HDMI connection on the front panel, you also can charge your device at any time.

Play lossless digital music files from USB USB DAC (Digital Analogue Converter) lets you bypass your PC's DAC in favour of your receiver's higher grade internal DAC and transforms your FLAC and WAV music files into the purest audio possible.

Image optimised for you Advanced Video Adjust optimises the video signal according to your type of screen or projector. Based on MCACC calibration data, it also adjusts image quality to your distance from the screen. 

The additional Stream Smoother will reduce block noise and mosquito noise on lower bit rate video content such as YouTube.

Strong bass & sharp highs During Blu-ray Disc/CD playback, Auto Phase Control Plus makes a real-time analysis of the phase difference between the LFE (low frequency effect) and the main signals, and automatically compensates the gap. Elimination of phase lag enhances strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

Less jitter, better audio Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, resulting in sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS “speed synchronises” the digital audio data between the receiver and your matching Pioneer Blu-ray player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.

Stream with DLNA

DLNA is widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. As this receiver is DLNA certified, you can easily stream audio from such a device using your home network.

Stream with AirPlay

Apple's AirPlay lets you stream music from any compatible device connected to your home network. This means you can easily enjoy your iTunes music library through your AV receiver.

Always in full control

iControlAV2012 lets you modify all important receiver functions from your smartphone or tablet (iOS / Android).

Featuring Virtual Speakers and PQLS, it even allows you to define EQ frequencies by drawing out 'curves' on your smartphone's touchscreen.

 

 

Main Features

Direct Energy HD amplifierYes

Output Power per Channel190W

Impedance at Output Level6Ω

Number of Channels9

4Ω Speaker SupportYes

Input Connections• 8 x HDMI (1080p upscaling)

• 4 x Composite

• 3 x Component

• 2 x Coaxial

• 2 x Optical

• 1 x USB host (front)

• 1 x USB charge port for AS-WL300 Wireless Converter (rear)

• 1 x USB-DAC host (rear, Type-B terminal) 

• 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included)

• 1 x Ethernet

• 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200

Output Connections• 3 x HDMI 

• 3 x Composite 

• 2 x Component 

• 1 x Optical

• 2 x Subwoofer pre out

File PlaybackVia LAN / USB:

• MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC, DSD

 

Via USB-DAC 192 kHz/32-Bit playback:

• WAV

• FLAC

MHL Terminal for Android SmartphonesYes

I/P Control for CIYes

HD Audio Formats• Dolby TrueHD

• DTS-HD Master Audio

• DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio Return ChannelYes

Stand-by Pass ThroughYes

4K PassthroughYes

Control with HDMI (+)Yes

On-Screen Display (GUI)7 languages via HDMI only:

• English

• Dutch

• French

• German

• Italian

• Spanish

• Russian 

Firmware updatesYes (via Internet or USB)

AVNavigatorYes

Internet RadioYes

vTunerYes

DLNA Certified (+)Yes (v1.5)

Remote ControlIlluminated, learning remote control

RF RemoteYes (optional)

 

 

Input & Output connections

Bi-AmplifierYes

Bluetooth Adapter Port (+)Yes

Component Video Input/Output3/2 (assignable) (1 for zone 2 / 1 for monitor)

Composite Input/Output4/3 (1 for Zone 2/3)

Digital Optical Input/Output2/1 (assignable)

Digital Coaxial Input/Output2/- (assignable)

Ethernet (+)1

HDMI Front InputYes

HDMI Input/Output8 (7 assignable) /3

HeadphoneYes

IR In/Out (+)2/1

Large speaker terminalsYes

Pre-amp Output Yes, All (11.2 ch)

RS-232CYes

Speaker A/BVersatile speaker configuration

USB Host (Front) (+)Yes

USB Input (Rear)Yes

 

 

Apps

iControlAV2012Yes

Air JamYes

AVNavigatorfor PC & iPad

 

 

Apple Compatibility

Works with iPodYes (cable included)

Works with iPhoneYes

Works with iPadYes

AirPlayYes

iPhone Control Button (+)Yes

Compatible Generations• iPod touch 4G, 3G, 2G, 1G

• iPod Nano 6G (audio), 5G, 4G, 3G

• iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G,

• iPad, iPad 2 (cable included)

Supported Functions• Audio & video playback

• On-screen album art

• Charging

 

 

Network Features

Wireless LANYes (converter included)

 

 

Surround Sound Formats

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 XYes

DTS 96/24 (+)Yes

DTS-Express (+)Yes

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (+)Yes

DTS-HD Master Audio (+)Yes

THX Certified (+)Yes (THX Ultra2 Plus)

Surround Modes (+)15 + 1 for Phones

 

 

Audio Features

AM/FM Tuner with RDSYes

Tuner Pre-set Stations63

Auto Level Control (+)Yes (Multi-channel)

Auto SurroundYes

Dialogue Enhancement (+)Yes

Digital Noise Reduction (+)Yes

DSD-to-PCM ConvertorYes (Multi-channel)

Dynamic Range ControlYes

Headphone SurroundYes

Front Stage Surround Advance (+)Yes

Jitter ReductionYes

Multizone Function (+)Yes (4)

Phase Control (+)Yes

Auto Phase Control Plus Yes

Full Band Phase Control (+)Yes

MCACC (+)Yes (Advanced, 9-band)

PQLS (+)Bit-stream / Multi-surround / 2-channel

Sound Delay (LipSync) (+)Yes

Advanced Sound Retriever (+)Yes (Multi-channel)

Sound Retriever AIR (+)Yes

Sound Retreiver linkYes

Standing Wave Control (+)Yes

Stream Direct (+)Yes

Symmetric EQ (+)Yes

Virtual DepthYes

Virtual Surround Back (+)Yes

Virtual HeightYes

Virtual WideYes

X-Curve (+)Yes

 

 

Video Features

Deep Colour (+)Yes

3D ReadyYes

x.v.Colour (+)Yes

HD Digital Film Direct 24 (+)Yes

Upscaling to 1080pYes

Advanced Video AdjustYes

PureCinemaYes

Stream SmootherYes

HDMI Standby ThroughYes

HDMI Standby Input SwitchingYes

 

 

Power Output

Power output per channel190W

Condition1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω

Rated Power Output190W per channel

Power RequirementsAC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption (in use / standby)370 W / 0.1 W

Auto Power DownYes

 

 

Construction

Advanced Direct ConstructionYes

AIR Studio Sound Tuning (+)Yes

Design• 3-D Space Frame Construction

• Insulated Dual Chassis

• Trans-stabiliser

 

 

Amplifier Specifications

Digital Signal Processor2 x Texas Instruments Aureus(TM) TMS320DA808

D/A Converter192 kHz / 32-bit

A/D Converter192 kHz / 24-bit

Dimensions (W x H x D)435 x 185 x 441 mm

Weight18 kg