VSX-LX304 Elite Receiver (Refurb)
Designed for optimum IMAX® Enhanced* and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2 channel/5.2.4 channel surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video standards, the VSX-LX304 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* can provide virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with SONOS system, FlareConnect™, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2.
Specs
Power
| Amplifier Design | Direct Energy |
| 8 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC | 100W+100W |
| 4 OHM Speaker | Yes |
| Channels | 9.2 |
| Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven) | 225 W/ch |
| Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off | 460 W/0.1 W |
Handheld and Internet
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Internet Radio | TuneIn Radio |
| Chromecast built-in and Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
| FlareConnect™ for Multi-room Audio | Yes |
| Roon Tested | Yes |
| Streaming Audio From PC/Network | Yes |
| iOS/Android Remote Control APP | Pioneer Control App |
| Works with Alexa | Yes (Firmware update) |
| DTS Play-Fi with Pioneer Music Control App | Yes |
| Amazon Music, Pandora ® , Spotify, TIDAL, and Deezer Hi-Fi Music- | Yes |
Decoders & Formats
| Digital Core DSP Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) + Aureus™ floating- point DSP (TI) |
| Audio Processing | 9.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| HDMI SACD Transfer | 2 Channel |
| Audio DACs | 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4458 (AKM) & PCM5101A (TI) |
| Music File Playback | 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV (RIFF) and 11.2 MHz DSD |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| DTS Neural:X | Yes |
Soundfield Calibration
| MCACC | Yes (Advanced) |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | Yes |
| Standing Wave Control | Multi-point (9 points) |
| EQ Type | LR SYMMETRY EQ |
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | Yes |
| MCACC Memory | 1 |
| Phase Control | Yes |
| EQ Bands | 9-Band |
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet |
Listening Modes
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Advanced Surround | 10+1 |
| Stream Direct | Yes (Direct, Pure Direct) |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
Audio Features
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes |
| DSD Music File | Yes |
| Sound Delay (Lip Sync) | Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes (2ch) |
| Tone Control | Multi |
| Bi-Amp | Yes |
Video Processing
| 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through | Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit) |
| 3-D Ready | Yes |
| HDMI Standby Through | Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory |
| Dolby Vision Compatible | Yes |
| HDMI x.v. Color | Yes |
| 4K Ultra HD Video Scaler | Yes (1080p to 4K) |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through |
| HDMI 36-bit Deep Color | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Input / Output | 7 In (6 Rear, 1 Front) / 2 Out |
| Bluetooth Built-In | Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in |
| Ethernet Input | Yes |
| Digital Audio Inputs / Output | 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1) |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Phono Input | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Built-In | Dual Band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) 802.11ac Compliant Wi-Fi® Built-in |
| USB Terminal | Front and Rear |
| Analog Audio Inputs / Output | 6 in / 0 out |
| Pre-Amp Output | 0.2 ch |
| Front A/V Inputs | USB / HDMI / 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
| AM/FM Presets | AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets |
Installation
| On-Screen Display | User-Friendly GUI with System |
| Powered Zone output | Zone2 / Zone3 |
| Zone 2 Sources | All Audio Sources |
| 12 Volt Trigger (Assignable) | A.B |
| IR Serial Remote In/Out | 1 in / 1 out |
| FL Dimmer | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| Auto Power Down | Yes |
| Multi-Room and Source Output | ZONE2 Pre/Line Out |
| Zone 3 Sources | Analog/Net/Bluetooth/Tuner |
| RS-232C | Yes |
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | Yes |
| Function Rename | Yes |
| Personal Preset | Yes |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 9ch Out (FRONT, CENTER,SURROUND, HEIGHT1/Bi-AMP/ZONE2, SURROUND BACK/ HEIGHT2/ZONE 3) |
Construction
| Speaker Terminals | 9 Large |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Dimensions
| W x H x D (inches) | 17-1/8 x 6-13/16 x 14-9/16 inches (435 x 173 x 370.5 mm) |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs. (13.5 kg) |
Docs
Product Manuals
Download the Product Manuals for VSX-LX304 Elite Receiver (Refurb) here:
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Firmware Updates
- Latest firmware update instructions: Firmware Update for VSX LX304 504 05 18 2022 .