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Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept
The VSA-E08 amplifier is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This
well-developed approach to amplifier circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been
only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual amplifiers. The result is that the
product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi
channel sources and stereo sources as well. This amplifier is designed capture to a true reproduction of the
intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It
incorporates 5 independent 130 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power
MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each
channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program
sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar to give the purest sound
available. All these elements consolidated in one amplifier afford the listener a new surround sound experience
in his or her home.
Universal Player Compatibility
This amplifier incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD
Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of
sources at the highest possible quality. The amplifier’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight
discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge
formats.
Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats
Built into this amplifier is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX
SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to
enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie
theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels
that some new source material uses. This amplifier has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. It also offers component
video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer.
Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes
Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved.
The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of
possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living
room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music.
Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 7 Channel Tone Control
The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes,
something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to
give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel
individually to suit your listening tastes.
New LCD Touch Panel Remote Control
This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can
access a huge amount of different buttons. Instead of the old method where one button had to perform many
tasks, this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose.
This remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup
codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, you can
personalize your remote control with the key rename and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal
home set up. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally.
The Energy-saving Design
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the amplifier is in standby mode.
Features
“DTS”, "ES" and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from
Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers
5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059.
European patent number 0323830. Other
U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Lucasfilm and THX are registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX
is a trademark of Dolby Labs. Used under
authorization.
