5.1-channel AV Receiver with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Ultra HD 4K Pass Through
Budget-friendly 105W AV Receiver.
Intensify your home entertainment experience with 5.1 HD surround sound. The VSX-329 will be the centre of your audio gaming setup and home cinema system. This AV receiver ensures amazing movie-watching madness: it will even pass through ultra high resolution 4K video. To enhance your favourite movies with great sound, just select one of the high definition Dolby or DTS advanced surround modes.
The VSX-329 supports music playback and control from your iPod and iPhone via the front USB input. The Advanced Sound Retriever will even restore your compressed audio to CD quality output.
Loves your iDevices
Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad certification means it’s easy to connect your Apple devices to seamlessly bring your music and video library into your living room. The front USB terminal allows a direct connection, also providing battery charge for your devices.
Enjoy uncompressed HD audio
The AV receiver supports the latest Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio surround soundtracks, so you can enjoy uncompressed, high-definition multichannel audio from Blu-ray discs, as well as from other media.
Energy efficient settings
Use the ECO Modes to save energy. ECO Mode 1 is suitable for playing CD’s, 2 channel audio files and internet radio. The more energy efficient ECO Mode 2 also works with movies, live concerts and other surround content.
Easy USB access
The AV receiver has an easily accessible front USB terminal so you can quickly play your favourite music tracks. It supports all kinds of audio formats, such as MP3, WMA and AAC. It can also be used to charge connected devices.
Eliminate phase lag
The sophisticated phase control function eliminates all kinds of phase lag problems, which are especially troublesome in the low frequencies. The phase control function requires no extra operation from the user.
4K Ultra HD video ready
Experience real high definition with 4K ultra-high resolution video. 4K Pass Through ensures your receiver is ready for the next generation of high def video.
Main Features
Direct Energy amplifier
Output Power per Channel105W
Impedance at Output Level6Ω
Number of Channels5
Signal / Noise Ratio98 dB
Input Connections
Front:
1 x USB 2.0 (iPod/iPhone Digital Audio, USB drive)
Rear:
4 x HDMI
2 x AV Composite
1 x Audio (Assignable)
1 x Digital Coaxial (Assignable)
1 x Digital Optical (Assignable)
Output Connections
Front:
1 x Phones out
Rear:
1 x HDMI
1 x Monitor Composite
1 x Preout Subwoofer
5 x Speaker out
Plays
AM/FM Tuner (30 presets)
Via USB:
iPod Digital Transmission
Via HDMI:
SACD
HD Audio Formats• Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
Audio Return Channel On-Screen Display (GUI)Graphic User Interface with Album Artwork (English)
Sleep Timer
Windows 8.1 Compatible
Remote Control
Eco Mode
Input & Output connections
Composite Video Input/Output2/-
Digital Optical Input/Output1/- (assignable)
Digital Coaxial Input/Output1/- (assignable)
HDMI Input/Output4/1
Headphone
Large speaker terminals
Pre-amp Output (SW)
USB Host (Front) (+)
Apple Compatibility
Works with iPod
Works with iPhone
Compatible GenerationsVia USB:
iPhone 5/5S/5C/Newer
iPhone 4/4S/Newer
iPhone 3G/3GS/Newer
Pod touch 5G/4G/3G/2G/1G/Newer
iPod classic/Newer
iPod nano 7G/6G/5G/4G/3G/Newer
Supported Functions
Audio playback
Battery charging
Surround Sound Formats
Dolby TrueHD (+)
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (+)
Surround Modes (+)10+1 (Action, Drama, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Extended Stereo, Front Stage Surround, ECO MODE 1, ECO MODE 2 + Phones Surround)
Audio Features
AM/FM Tuner
Tuner Pre-set Stations30
Auto Level Control (+) (2 channel)
Auto Surround
Bass/Treble Tone Controls
Dynamic Range Control
Headphone Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance (+)
Loudness (+)
Midnight Listening Mode (+)
Phase Control (+)
Sound Delay (LipSync) (+)
Stream Direct (+)
Video Features
Deep Colour (+)
3D Ready
x.v.Colour (+)
4K Pass Through
4K (MAIN ZONE)Up to 4K60p, 4:2:0, 24-bit
Power Output
Power output per channel105W
Condition1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω
Rated Power Output6Ω: 100W per channel
Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE200 mV / 47 kΩ
Frequency Response: LINE10 Hz - 70 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN)98 dB
Power RequirementsAC 220-230V / 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (in use / standby)155 W / 0.45 W (ARC off)
Auto Power Down
Amplifier Specifications
AmplifierDirect Energy Amplifier
Digital Signal ProcessorTexas Instruments AureusTM (TMS320DA808)
D/A Converter192 kHz / 24-bit
A/D Converter96 kHz / 24-bit
Dimensions (W x H x D)435 x 168 x 331.5 mm
Weight 7.2 kg