7.2-Channel AV Receiver with Ultra HD 4K SC-1224-K

With 190 watts output per channel, the SC-1224 transforms your living area in a true home cinema. It has an ingeniously designed insulated dual chassis that, together with a rigid trans-stabilizer, reduces noise and ensures high quality audio reproduction. The robust design houses a powerful Class D (digital) amplifier, which produces impeccable sound without needing high power consumption.

The SC-1224 AV receiver passes through Ultra HD 4K video and even upscales lower resolution signals from any source into 4K. This way you are able to enjoy the highest picture quality that is available today. In addition, this AV receiver supports Multi-Zone playback, allowing you to watch your favourite film in one room, while someone else listens to music in another.

This AV receiver is ready for high-resolution music files and gapless playback. Connect your iPod, iPhone, or Android device, and it becomes one with the receiver. The SC-1224 also offers audio playback in the Direct Streaming Digital (DSD) format and multi-channel 96 kHz 24-bit (5.0 and 5.1) FLAC and WAV files via the front USB. Get worldwide internet radio with vTuner, stream millions of songs via Spotify Connect, or stream your content via DLNA and Bluetooth (built-in).

The SC-1224 is available in Black (SC-1224-K) and Silver (SC-1224-S).

Enjoy on demand access to millions of songs with Spotify’s digital streaming service. This AV receiver is ready for Spotify Connect, which lets you select songs on your Spotify app to listen to on your audio system.

Easily stream songs from compatible devices using the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology. This AV receiver features A2DP and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). Supported codecs include SBC, AAC, and aptX.

AirPlay compatibility allows enthusiasts to access their iTunes music library through the AV receiver. This AV receiver is also DLNA certified (1.5) to work as a Digital Media Player and Digital Media Renderer.

Using the convenient iControlAV5 app, you can easily control all important functions directly from your smartphone or from your tablet. The iControlAV5 app is available for free for iOS and Androiddevices.

Enjoy high-resolution audio playback like never before. This AV receiver supports both AIFF and Apple Lossless hi-resolution audio files. You can even playback the latest multichannel WAV and FLAC audio files.

This receiver is equipped with a high quality SABRE Premier Audio DAC, a digital to analogue converter that produces crystal clear sound. The DAC also eliminates jitter, so the signal remains free of digital artefacts.

Experience four times the current 1080p HD quality with 4K ultra-high resolution video. The receiver\'s 4K upscaling capabilities - up to 60p - make it possible to enjoy SD or HD content in 4K quality.

Advanced MCACC analyses the sound field of your speakers and automatically adjusts their virtual size, level, distance, and response. With the Subwoofer EQ, you can manually set the bass levels for more powerful playback.

audiophile level Class D amplification brings you unprecedented power output. Short signal paths ensure impeccable sound, while efficient cooling provides superior performance with lower power consumption (-44% vs analogue amps). Now with 4-16Ω speaker support.

Date tehnice:

Direct Energy HD amplifier

Output Power per Channel200W

Impedance at Output Level4Ω

Number of Channels7

4Ω Speaker Support

Signal / Noise Ratio101 dB

Input ConnectionsFront:
- 1 x HDMI
- 1 x USB 2.0 (iPod/iPhone Digital Audio, USB drive)
- 1 x MCACC Setup MIC

Rear:
- 6 x HDMI (1 for HDMI/MHL)
- 1 x Ethernet
- 2 x AV Composite
- 1 x Audio (Assignable)
- 2 x Digital Coaxial (Assignable)
- 2 x Digital Optical (Assignable)
- 2 x Component Video(Assignable)
- 1 x IR
- 1 x USB charge port for Wireless LAN Converter

Output ConnectionsFront:
- 1 x Phones out

Rear:
- 2 x HDMI (selectable for MAIN ZONE/HDZONE)
- 1 x AV Composite
- 1 x Monitor Component
- 1 x Monitor Composite
- 1 x IR
- 2 x Preout Subwoofer
- 9 x Speaker out

File Playback- AM/FM Tuner (63 presets)
- Internet Radio with vTuner
- Spotify Ready
- Apple AirPlay

Via LAN/USB:
- MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, and Apple Lossless
- iPod Digital Transmission(*)

192 kHz/24-bit audio playback:
WAV, FLAC, and AIFF

Multi-channel audio playback(**):
WAV, FLAC

Gapless playback:
- WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless(***)

Via HDMI:
- SACD

(*) Via USB
(**) Up to 96 kHz/24-bit, 5.0/5.1 channel
(***) Except multi-channel audio streaming

MHL Terminal for Android Smartphones

HD Audio Formats- Dolby TrueHD
- DTS-HD Master Audio

Audio Return Channel

Stand-by Pass Through

Control with HDMI (+)

On-Screen Display (GUI)Graphic User Interface with Album Artwork (HDMI only)

7 languages:
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish

Sleep Timer

Firmware updates (via Internet or USB)

AVNavigator

Bluetooth (Built-in, with aptX support)

Internet Radio (vTuner)

Spotify Connect (+)

DLNA Certified (+) (v1.5)

HTC Connect (+)

Windows 8.1 Compatible

Remote ControlGlow-key, learning remote control

Eco Mode

Audio/Video Output

Bi-Amplifier

Component Video Input/Output2/1 (assignable)

Composite Video Input/Output2/1

Digital Optical Input/Output2/- (assignable)

Digital Coaxial Input/Output2/- (assignable)

Ethernet (+)

HDMI Front Input

HDMI Input/Output7 (rear) / 2

Headphone

IR In/Out (+)1/1

Large speaker terminals

Pre-amp Output (2.1 ch)

Speaker A/BVersatile speaker configuration

USB Host (Front) (+)

iControlAV5 (+)

AVNavigatorBuilt-in

Works with iPod

Works with iPhone

AirPlay

Compatible GenerationsVia USB:
- iPhone 5/5S/5C
- iPhone 4/4S
- iPhone 3G/3GS
- iPhone
- iPod touch 5G/4G/3G/2G/1G
- iPod nano 7G/6G/5G/4G/3G

Supported Functions- Audio playback
- On-screen album art
- Battery charging

Wireless LAN (AXF-7031 WLAN converter included)

Network Standby

Dolby Pro Logic IIz (+)

Dolby TrueHD (+)

DTS Neo X

DTS-HD Master Audio (+)

Surround Modes (+)11+1 (Action, Drama, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Extended Stereo, Front Stage Surround, Sound Retriever AIR, ECO MODE 1, ECO MODE 2 + Phones Surround)

AM/FM Tuner with RDS

Tuner Pre-set Stations63

Auto Level Control (+) (Multi-channel)

Auto Surround

Bass/Treble Tone Controls

Dialogue Enhancement (+)

Digital Noise Reduction (+)

DSD-to-PCM Convertor (2 channel / Multi-channel)

Dynamic Range Control

Wide Surround

Headphone Surround

Front Stage Surround Advance (+)

Multizone Function (+) (2)

Mute Level Setup

Volume Limit Setup

Power ON Level Setup

Phase Control (+)

Phase Control Plus

Auto Phase Control Plus

Automatic Crossover Detection

MCACC (+) (Advanced)

Manual MCACC

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

Sound Delay (LipSync) (+)

Auto Sound Retriever

Auto Sound Retriever for ARC

Sound Retriever AIR (+)

Sound Retriever link

Standing Wave Control (+)

Stream Direct (+)

Symmetric EQ (+)

Subwoofer EQ

Virtual Speakers

Virtual Depth

Virtual Surround Back (+)

Virtual Height

Virtual Wide

X-Curve (+)

Polarity Check

Frame Rate Conversion

Deep Colour (+)

3D Ready

3D Noise Reduction

Triple HD Noise Reduction

x.v.Colour (+)

Video Scaler

4K Pass Through

4K Upscaling

4K (MAIN ZONE)Up to 4K60p, 4:4:4, 24-bit

4K Dual (MAIN/HD ZONE)Up to 4K60p, 4:2:0, 24-bit

Resolution Parameter- AUTO/PURE
- 480p
- 720p
- 1080i/ 1080p/ 1080-24p
- 4K/4K-24p

AspectThrough / Normal

I/P Conversion

Advanced Video Adjust

PureCinema

Stream Smoother

Stream Smoother Link

HDMI Standby Through

HDMI Standby Input Switching

Condition1kHz, 1% THD

Rated Power Output- Simultaneous Power Output: 560W all channels
- 6Ω: 160W per channel
- 4Ω: 200W per channel

Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE etc.380 mV / 47 kΩ

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE etc. (DIN)101 dB

Power RequirementsAC 220-230V / 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption (in use / standby)290 W / 0.1 W

Auto Power Down

Advanced Direct Construction

Design- Insulated Dual Chassis
- Rigid Trans-Stabiliser

AmplifierDirect Energy HD Amplifier

Multi-channel Simultaneous Drive

Digital Signal ProcessorTexas Instruments AureusTM (TMS320DA808)

D/A Converter192 kHz / 24-bit

A/D Converter96 kHz / 24-bit

Hi-bit / Hi-samplingHi-bit 24 processing

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

Weight14.7 kg