The Elite® SC-LX701 featuring 9.2-ch Class D3 amplifier is fully-equipped for the latest multi-dimensional surround sound formats, DTS:X™ and Dolby Atmos®, featuring the Reflex Optimizer for Dolby enabled speakers. With Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through and HDR/BT.2020 standards ready, 4K images are ever more impressive. In addition to internet radio and various network streaming services, with Google Cast™* built-in you can use your mobile device to cast your favorite music to the SC-LX701. The multi-zone feature supports powered ZONE 2/ZONE 3 output.

  • Works with Sonos
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • Chromecast built-in
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The Elite® SC-LX701 featuring 9.2-ch Class D3 amplifier is fully-equipped for the latest multi-dimensional surround sound formats, DTS:X™ and Dolby Atmos®, featuring the Reflex Optimizer for Dolby enabled speakers. With Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through and HDR/BT.2020 standards ready, 4K images are ever more impressive. In addition to internet radio and various network streaming services, with Google Cast™* built-in you can use your mobile device to cast your favorite music to the SC-LX701. The multi-zone feature supports powered ZONE 2/ZONE 3 output.

  • Works with Sonos
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • Chromecast built-in

Works with Sonos

This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Connect*. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the desired volume on command from the Sonos app*.

Dolby Atmos

You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.

DTS:X

Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.

Chromecast built-in

You can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to the receiver. You can also control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecast-enabled apps running on your personal device such as an iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook.

Multi-room Audio

Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems.

Reflex Optimizer

By using the phase control technology this adjusts the shift, and improves the localization of the sound image by aligning the frequencies with those of the floor speakers.

MCACC Pro Auto Room Tuning

MCACC Pro, the pinnacle of Pioneer’s auto room tuning technology, analyzes the phase and group delay characteristics to precisely control phase differences between speakers. MCACC Pro corrects phase differences in all ranges and all channels, from phase difference in the original audio material to the sound emitted from the speakers. Required microphone included.

Power

Amplifier Design
Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
Power Output: Watts per Channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD 0.08 % @ 8 ohms FTC)
VSX Model Power Rating Only
Power Output: Watts per Channel (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.08 %, 2 ch Driven FTC)
135 W/ch
Power Output: (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 1ch Driven FTC)
185 W/ch
4 OHM Speaker
Yes
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Certified
-
Channels
9.2
Power Output: Watts per Channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 0.9 %, 1ch Driven FTC
VSX Model Power Rating Only
Power Output: Watts per Channel (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %, 2 ch Driven)
220 W/ch
Power Output: Watts Multi ch Simultaneous Drive (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 %)
760 Watts
Estimated Power Consumption/Standby with HDMI Control off
310 W/0.15 W (standby)

Handheld and Internet

AirPlay
Yes
Made for iPhone and iPod
AirPlay only
Internet Radio
TuneIn Radio
Streaming Audio From PC/Network
Yes
Chromecast built-in
Yes (with future firmware update)
TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready
Yes (with future firmware update)
HTC Connect
-
iOS/Android Remote Control APP
Pioneer Control App
Pandora Internet Radio
Yes
Music Playback via USB Network
MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Hi-Res Audio
Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF for 192kHz/24bit, 11.2MHz/5.6MHz/2.8MHz DSD Playback (via USB or wired network), Dolby TrueHD Playback (USB only)

Decoders & Formats

Digital Core DSP Engine
Digital Core DSP Engine Analog Devices Sharc x2+TI Aureus x1
iPod Digital Audio
-
High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP)
2.2
Dolby TrueHD
Yes
Dolby Surround
Yes
DTS Neo:X
-
DTS-HD Master Audio
Yes
AIR Studios Certification
-
Audio DACs
ESS SABRE32 Ultra DAC (ES9016S)
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
DTS Neural:X
Yes
HDMI SACD Transfer
Multi-Channel

Soundfield Calibration

MCACC
Pro
Phase Control
Yes
Full Band Phase Control
Yes
EQ Bands
9-band
Distance Adjustment
0.5 feet
Polarity Check
Yes
MCACC Memory
3
Auto Phase Control Plus
Yes
Standing Wave Control
Yes
Symmetric EQ
Yes
Precision Distance
-
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
Yes

Listening Modes

Auto Surround
Yes
Optimum Surround
-
Advanced Surround
12
Front Stage Surround Advance
Yes
Auto Level Control
-
Stream Direct
Direct / Pure Direct
Wide Surround
-
Headphone Surround
-

Audio Features

USB DAC
-
Audio Processing
32 bit
Advanced Sound Retriever
Yes
Digital Noise Reduction
-
Sound Delay (Lip Sync)
500 ms @ 48k/ 400 ms @ 96k/ 200 ms @ 192k
Bi-Amp
Yes
DSD Music File
2ch(2.8MHz / 5.6MHz / 11.2MHz)
Dialog Enhancement
Yes
Sound Retriever AIR
-
Tone Control
Multi
Speaker A/B
-

Video Processing

4K 60p Ultra HD Passthrough
Yes
3-D Ready
Yes
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color
Yes
Video Converter to HDMI
Yes
Stream Smoother
-
Super Resolution
Yes
4K 60p Ultra HD Video Scaler
Yes (1080p to 4K)
Audio Return Channel
Yes
x.v.Color
Yes
Video Scaler
-
Pure Cinema
-
Video Parameter Adjustments
-

Connectivity

HDMI Input / Output
8 In (7 Rear, 1 Front) / 2 Out
Wi-Fi Built-In
Yes (5GHz/2.4GHz)
Component Video Input / Output
2 In (Assignable)
Ethernet Input
Yes
Analog Audio Inputs / Output
7 In
Digital Inputs / Output
5 In (Optical 3, Coaxial 2)
Headphone Output
Yes
AM/FM Presets
40
MHL 2
-
Bluetooth Built-In
Yes
USB Memory Input
USB Memory
Composite A/V Input / Output
2 In (Assignable)
Phono Input
Yes
Pre-Amp Outputs
11.2ch + Zone 2/ Zone 3 Preout
Front A/V Inputs
USB & HDMI

Installation

Home Menu
Icon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Zone 2 Sources
All Audio Sources
ECO Mode
-
12 Volt Trigger (Assignable)
A.B
IR Serial Remote In/Out
2 In / 1 Out
IP Control for CI
Yes
FL Dimmer
Yes
Remote
Pioneer Control App
Detachable Power Cord
Yes
Multi-Room and Source Output
Powered ZONE 2 Audio/ZONE 3
Zone 3 Sources
All Audio Sources
HDMI Speaker B Link
-
RS-232C
Yes
Network Firmware Update
Yes
Versatile Speaker Configuration
SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT 1/HEIGHT 2/SPEAKER B/BI-AMP/ZONE 2/ZONE 3
Function Rename
Yes
Sleep Timer
Yes

Construction

Front Panel
Brushed
Advanced Direct Construction
Yes
3D Space Frame Construction
-
Transformer Stabilizer
Yes
Speaker Terminals
11 Large
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
-

Warranty

Warranty
3 Years Parts & Labor

Dimensions

W x H x D (inches)
17-1/8 x 7-5/16 x 17-1/3
Weight
33.1 lbs.

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The Elite® SC-LX701 featuring 9.2-ch Class D3 amplifier is fully-equipped for the latest multi-dimensional surround sound formats, DTS:X™ and Dolby Atmos®, featuring the Reflex Optimizer for Dolby enabled speakers. With Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through and HDR/BT.2020 standards ready, 4K images are ever more impressive. In addition to internet radio and various network streaming services, with Google Cast™* built-in you can use your mobile device to cast your favorite music to the SC-LX701. The multi-zone feature supports powered ZONE 2/ZONE 3 output.