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.
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
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)
DLNA Certified (+) (v1.5)
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)
HDMI Front Input
HDMI Input/Output7 (rear) / 2
Headphone
Large speaker terminals
Pre-amp Output (2.1 ch)
Speaker A/BVersatile speaker configuration
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
DTS Neo X
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
DSD-to-PCM Convertor (2 channel / Multi-channel)
Dynamic Range Control
Wide Surround
Headphone Surround
Mute Level Setup
Volume Limit Setup
Power ON Level Setup
Phase Control Plus
Auto Phase Control Plus
Automatic Crossover Detection
MCACC (+) (Advanced)
Manual MCACC
PQLS (+)Bit-stream / Multi-surround / 2-channel
Auto Sound Retriever
Auto Sound Retriever for ARC
Sound Retriever link
Subwoofer EQ
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Virtual Height
Virtual Wide
Polarity Check
Frame Rate Conversion
3D Ready
3D Noise Reduction
Triple HD Noise Reduction
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
