Pioneer introduces new 5.1-and 7.1-channel AV receivers later the ship this month, building on previous models, and that the company says are made for the iPhone, iPad, iPod generation, with an included USB / video cable for both video / audio output and charging functionality, compatibility on AirPlay the high-end model, an IPAD-based interactive user optional Bluetooth audio streaming and much more, including two new IOS apps, internet radio compatibility and the ability to pair with up to four devices and their music / video libraries.

The receivers also offer traditional and recent innovations such as were seen in their immediate predecessors, including automatic Advanced Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (AMCAC) – a function in the past Pioneer receivers, AMCAC is a patented technology that analyzes and adjusts the speaker configuration levels and equalization to compensate for acoustic inaccuracies. The 2011 models add 3D time adapting to this technology.
The trustees also have Dolby ProLogic IIz (and other DTS and Dolby) decoding, and automatic leveling an Advanced Sound Retriever that attempts to compensate for compressed audio files. They all have HDMI that 3D Blu-Ray and 3D Broadcast compatible, remote control, and all have a port for the optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter as well.
The VSX-821 ($ 349) [website not updated yet - any links to similar, but earlier models] have an iPod digital audio connection (which all cost IOS devices), front USB / AV inputs, Sirius radio compatibility , and the included USB / composite video cable. This model can also play MP3, WMA and AAC music stored on memory cards via the USB connection. It has four HDMI inputs (one output), an adapter port for the optional Bluetooth adapter, two component video inputs (one output), four composite video inputs like on portable dvd player car mount, three digital inputs (one coaxial, two optical), and seven speaker terminals.
Beltronics V995 VectorThe VSX-921 ($ 449) adds to a list of feature 821-Anchor Bay 1080p video scaler, video conversion to HDMI and seven assignable speaker terminals. The flagship of the lineup is the Ethernet connection VSX-1021 ($ 549) – which adds many additional features like on Beltronics V995 Vector, including a drastic reduction in the cost of non-Apple device with AirPlay support.
It is also the most friendly of the IOS entire line-up, which DLNA compatibility and vTuner internet radio, and two free apps custom IOS. The first is iControlAV2 which AV receiver and Blu-ray disc player will control, extensive checks. The second is Air Jam, which is connected via the optional Bluetooth adapter to share music and create playlists of up to four devices. This model also includes an Ethernet port, Advanced Video Adjust Technology, zone 2 AV outputs, FLAC and WAV compatibility, all of the features of other models. Firmware updates can be delivered via a USB or Ethernet ports, and the device also can use the optional AS-WL300 Wireless LAN Converter. The model also features a full color GUI and system set-up CD-ROM with an interactive tutorial.
The apps required for the VSX-1021 with IOS 4.2 4 iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3G iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch (second generation), iPod nano (third generation) and iPod nano (fourth generation). The optional Bluetooth adapter costs $ 99, while an optional WiFi module available for the high-end model for about $ 150 (Wireless-N technology). The two entry-level models are now available (or soon to retail), while two higher-end models are due later this month and April (respectively).
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