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While each receiver offers unparalleled performance and advanced technologies, some work with new exciting features such as Apple’s AirPlay, Made for iPad, DLNA Certified (v1.5), vTuner Internet Radio and custom apps made for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch such as the exclusive iControlAV2 and Air Jam apps, both developed by Pioneer.
Pioneer’s new receiver models deliver the high-end audio experience that enthusiasts would expect from such a quality entertainment device. Everything from the user interface, to the setup process, to the product functionality is designed to deliver an intuitive user experience that everyone in the home can easily enjoy.
Made for iPhone/iPad/iPod – Pioneer’s receivers come with a free USB/video cable for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that enables fast “plug and play” capability with no optional dock required. This allows you to enjoy playback of audio, video and photos stored on your device(s). A world first for an AV receiver is the full support for iPad, including 2.1A battery charge facility via the USB port.
AirPlay – With AirPlay, you can easily listen to your music library through your home cinema systems using your home network. This works on both the VSX–1021 and VSX-921 and requires iTunes 10.1 or later running on a Mac or PC. For streaming from an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, a device running iOS 4.2 is required. Album art and song information can also be displayed on a connected monitor/TV. An optional wireless LAN converter (AS-WL300) is available to simplify the connection.
Air Jam – Pioneer is contributing to revolutionise social entertainment with our free Air Jam App, available from the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Used in conjunction with the VSX-1021 and VSX-921 receivers (optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter required), up to four devices can be paired via Bluetooth. Once connected, each user can cue songs from their music libraries to create a collective playlist to play back on their AV Receiver. Each connected device will display the list of songs added by all users and the device each song will play from. The Air Jam App will also keep the list of songs from each session on each device for possible future purchase through the iTunes Store.
iControlAV2 – The next generation iControlAV2 app gives you even more control of your home theatre settings when used with the VSX-1021 or VSX-921 receivers. The app enables control of volume, bass, balance and room settings and is further enhanced when used with an iPad, as all four app controls are integrated into an intuitive single screen. Additional features include detailed graphic representations of before and after MCACC room calibration, and sound adjustments that enable you to create your own equaliser settings with a simple “touch and draw” on the screen. The iControlAV2 app also includes Blu-ray Disc player control when connected to a compatible Pioneer Blu-ray Disc player. The app is available free of charge in the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Both the Air Jam App and the iControlAV2 App require iOS 4.2 with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G, iPad and iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation).
There’s music in the air with Bluetooth and DLNA v1.5
With a connected lifestyle in mind, our receivers make the best use of the various wireless and network technologies available to quickly access audio contents from personal mobile devices and bring them into the living room environment where they can be shared and enjoyed by everyone. Streaming content to our new receivers can be done with ease via Bluetooth and/or DLNA.
DLNA Certified (v1.5) – Further expanding on its wireless and networked capabilities, both the VSX-1021 and VSX-921 offer DLNA v1.5 support, allowing connection to devices with the same feature. Via Ethernet or optional AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter (sold separately), the receivers can access and play high-resolution music (up to 192kHz/24-Bit for the VSX-1021 and up to 96kHz/24-Bit for the VSX-921) from a compatible networked device. Audio can also be streamed and controlled through the receiver with a smartphone that supports UPnP / DLNA media servers and renderers, giving users an entirely new way to share and play their music collection.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming – With the optional Bluetooth adapter, the whole range of receivers, except the VSX-421, features wireless Bluetooth transfer of audio content from any A2DP Bluetooth-enabled mobile device or computer. The AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter allows listeners to keep their phone close to them while they enjoy music through their home theatre system. And, with our exclusive Sound Retriever AIR technology, specifically designed to enhance Bluetooth audio transmissions, music delivered through Bluetooth sounds impeccable.
vTuner Internet Radio – Pioneer has added vTuner Internet Radio to the VSX-1021 and VSX-921 for endless music entertainment. With vTuner, you have access to thousands of Internet radio stations around the world. From the on-screen display, you can choose from different music formats, station locations or simply search for specific stations and receive the broadcasts with great reception every time.
Ready to create the most advanced Home cinema
The new line-up of receivers is ready for the latest display technologies. Each model features HDMI (v1.4a with 3D and ARC) connectivity. As such they are ready to pass 3D content from a Blu-ray 3D player or 3D cable or satellite broadcast to any compatible display. Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables to send to the receiver audio signals, e.g. from a TV program, from a compatible TV over the same HDMI cable used for transferring content to the TV. For the consumer who intends to periodically use the built-in speakers of their televisions, the line-up includes a new HDMI Standby Through feature. This passes audio and video from e.g. a set top box through the receivers without the need to turn on the component.
Our AV receivers are also packed with proprietary audio enhancement and room calibration technologies that elevate the sound quality experience:
Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) – A feature in all receivers, with the exception of the VSX-421, is our proprietary MCACC system. This analyses the room’s speaker configuration and then optimises level and equalisation for each one to compensate for room-induced acoustic inaccuracies, providing an optimal, customised audio experience in any home cinema room.
Pioneer take audio calibration even further on the VSX-1021 and VSX-921 models, with Advanced MCACC, adding 3D time alignment for the most precise tuning capability. When using the iControlAV2 app for room calibration on iPad, the control screen graphically displays the results of the acoustics of the room in fine detail.
Dolby ProLogic IIz Decoding – All new Pioneer receivers are equipped to decode HD audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. With the exception of the VSX-421, the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz height channel is also decoded. Dolby Pro Logic IIz distinguishes background sounds and adds them to additional front height speakers for an enhanced front surround sound experience. Creating the depth and dimension of a lifelike soundstage, this speaker configuration is ideal for gamers, and can also complement a 3D video experience. The new technology provides new speaker placement options for consumers as well as easier installation solutions. Additionally, our proprietary Front Wide Mode adds versatility and dimension to a 7.1 speaker arrangement.
Advanced Sound Retriever – Available in all 2011 models, ASR enhances compressed audio files by restoring critical data from portable media players as well as internet radio, delivering a robust music experience that is near-CD quality.
Auto Level Control – ALC technology ensures consistent listening from all entertainment sources by compensating for fluctuating volume levels across digital audio tracks, television channels and commercials that can cause unexpected disruptions to the entertainment experience.
Receivers that make set up easy
Both VSX-1021 and VSX-921 are the first AV receivers to feature the new AVNavigator setup software application. Designed to simplify the physical and software setup of the receiver, AVNavigator is a suite of PC applications, consisting of two key applications, Wiring Navi and the Interactive Manual.
Wiring Navi – You simply answer a series of questions about the hardware connected to the system and the application will automatically update the receiver with all of the correct settings.
Interactive Manual – Once the receiver is connected using the Wiring Navi set up, the Interactive Manual application provides a linked two-way interactive manual giving you a way to quickly learn about all of the new features of the AV receiver (i.e. a push of the ALC button on the front of the receiver will take you directly to the portion of the manual that explains the Automatic Level Control feature). Alternately, you can click on a section of the owner’s manual and the feature of the receiver will automatically activate (i.e. when you clicks on the FL Dimmer section of the owner’s manual, the Front Panel Display of the receiver will dim).
