Reference Guide
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Video Technologies ELITE AV RECEIVERS REFERENCE GUIDE
Ultra HD (4K/60p) Upscaling
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Ultra HD (4K), usually referred to as 4K, is the next-
generation ultra-high-resolution standard with
3,840 x 2,160 pixels or 4,096 x 2,160 pixels — four
times the current HD 1080p standard. The AV
receiver upscales standard video sources up to
4K/60p high-resolution images (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-
bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:2/36-bit) based on the HDMI
2.0 specification, for viewing on a 4K-compatible display. The AV
receivers support 18 Gbps bandwidth, allowing reproduction of
4:4:4 color format, and are ready to bring out the best from the
future generation Ultra HD devices with 18 Gbps transfer
capabilities.
Ultra HD (4K/60p) Pass Through
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The feature lets you take advantage of the highest-
quality video source, by passing through 4K/60p
signals (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit*, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit,
4K/60p/ 4:2:2/36-bit*) based on the HDMI 2.0
specification for viewing on a compatible display.
* BD IN, IN 1, IN 2 HDMI input only
Stream Smoother
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Stream Smoother is a video adjustment feature for watching
network content on your home theater. It reduces block noise
and mosquito noise on low bit rate video content such as
YouTube™, offering finer and clearer images.
Stream Smoother Link
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Through HDMI connection, Stream Smoother Link detects the
source type playing on a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player,
and automatically switches Stream Smoother on or off
accordingly. So there is no need for manual switching
depending on the source. Stream Smoother is turned off for
Blu-ray Disc and DVD sources, and turned on for network
content to enrich low bit rate video quality.
* When connected with a non-compatible Blu-ray Disc player, Stream
Smoother is turned off with ”Auto” setting.
Stream Smoother OFF Stream Smoother ON
* For illustration purpose only
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Compatible Resolution
• 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, defined by ITU (International Telecommunication
Union) mainly for broadcasting
• 4,096 x 2,160 pixels, defined by DCI (Digital Cinema Initiatives) for Digital
Cinema
Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixelsFull HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Ultra HD (Quad HD) 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
Ultra HD (Quad HD) 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
SD 720 x 576 pixelsSD 720 x 576 pixels
4K 4,096 x 2,160 pixels4K 4,096 x 2,160 pixels
What’s 4K?
Next generation high resolution video signal standard with 4 times Full
HD resolution.
Difference in Resolution by Chroma Format
Chroma Format
Luma
Resolution
Chroma Resolution
Horizontal Vertical
4:4:4 Full Full Full
4:2:2 Full 1/2 Full
4:2:0 Full 1/2 1/2
4K/60p/4:4:4 4K/60p/4:2:0
* For illustration purpose only