New Pioneer Home Audio Video Receivers Offer Smartphone Connectivity
As today's advanced smartphones continue to become essential components of the home entertainment experience, Pioneer is making integration of these devices easy and convenient.
Pioneer?s latest 2013 audio video receiver lineup, the VSX-523 and VSX-823 5.1-channel, VSX-1023 7.1-channel, and VSX-1123 7.2-channel receivers, are compatible with the two most popular smartphone OS platforms for expanded access to music streaming options and improved control of features and functionality. The new models also enhance traditional home theater features including expanded high resolution audio file playback, multiple HDMI connections including a dedicated second zone HDMI output, 4K Ultra HD compatibility, Pioneer's proprietary ControlApp and iControlAV2013 App, and more.
All of the new Pioneer receivers enable iPhone, iPad and iPod users to enjoy audio playback stored on their devices as well as display album art and metadata when connected to a television or monitor. The top three models allow playback and charging of all versions of iPad. The receivers will also charge connected iPhone, iPad and iPod devices via corresponding cables, including the new Lightning or 30-pin cable.
The flagship VSX-1123 also features Pioneer's AVNavigator (now available for the Mac), an interactive owner's manual that provides a linked two-way interactive manual, giving users a quick way to learn about all of the new features of the AV receiver.
The latest versions of Pioneer's ControlApp and iControlAV2013 apps, available for download from the App Store or Google Play, expand control over the receivers and their home theater settings from the convenience of a smart device. Both apps offer a new feature that enables users to access the music libraries stored on their devices and create playlists that can be wirelessly to the receiver, all from within the app. ControlApp, available for use with the VSX-823 and VSX-1023, offers features available in the previous version of the app, including management of inputs, audio adjustments and modes, and streaming content, as well as a dedicated "ECO Manager" page for energy efficient settings. The new iControlAV2013 App, for use with the VSX-1123, has been completely redesigned to feature a new user interface and "finger flick" touch action for faster access to features.
A feature first introduced in the flagship Elite SC models is now available on VSX-823 and above models, offering users the same Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity built in on the front of each receiver for integrating smartphones as additional sources of high quality audio and video. HDTV owners can play HD video content with multi-channel sound (up to 7.1-channels) through the receivers while simultaneously charging their Android devices. The new MHL 2.0 adds support for 3D content, 1080p 60Hz, and faster smartphone charging.
With HTC Connect, owners of compatible HTC smartphones (including the new HTC One Phone) can stream music content directly to the Pioneer networked-enabled receivers via a wireless connection. HTC Connect enables music playback and control of the receiver?s volume on from the smartphone with the ability to use the device simultaneously for other functions, from making and receiving calls and taking pictures to downloading the latest apps and surfing the Web.
AirPlay is built into the top three models, allowing users to stream their iTunes music whether from Mac or PC, as well as music stored on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
To meet the popularity of high resolution music, Pioneer has expanded the number of high resolution audio file formats playable on the VSX-823, VSX-1023 and VSX-1123. The new receivers enable playback of high-resolution WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC and FLAC Files via a USB or networked computer. Formerly only available as a firmware update on Elite SC receivers, the top three Pioneer models now have built-in Apple Lossless and AIFF playback. In addition, the new receivers include Gapless playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files. Gapless playback is especially enjoyable on music tracks meant for continuous playback such as classical music, progressive rock, concept albums or live recordings with audience sounds between tracks. The VSX-1123 also offers playback of SACD audio files stored in the Direct Streaming Digital (DSD) format through its front USB connection.
Providing access to a variety of music content, models VSX-823 and above feature today's most popular Internet radio music services including PANDORA and vTuner. Each network enabled receiver is also DLNA?1.5 Certified to allow music content playback from a networked DLNA server or DLNA application running on a Windows PC, Mac, or smartphone connected on a home network, either through an Ethernet connection or optional wireless Wi-Fi adapter (available on VSX-1123).
Pioneer is ready for the next generation 4K Ultra HD resolution standard, which has four times the resolution of the current HD 1080p standard. The new lineup of Pioneer receivers can pass through 4K video signals to compatible displays, offering the highest quality video image available. Additionally, the VSX-1123 can upscale analog and HDMI video signals for 4K Ultra HD resolution when used with latest 4K displays.
Pioneer also continues to expand connectivity options on its receivers, offering eight HDMI inputs on the VSX-1123. For an expanded high-definition entertainment experience throughout the home, the VSX-1123 also offers HDZone, a Zone 2 HDMI out for routing either the same signal as the main zone or a separate source to a second zone via HDMI. A third audio only zone can also be powered by the receiver and controlled through Pioneer?s iControlAV2013 App.
The new Pioneer receivers will be available at authorized Pioneer retailers in March with suggested retail prices of $279 (VSX-523), $429 (VSX-823), $529 (VSX-1023) and $629 (VSX-1123).
All of the new Pioneer receivers enable iPhone, iPad and iPod users to enjoy audio playback stored on their devices as well as display album art and metadata when connected to a television or monitor. The top three models allow playback and charging of all versions of iPad. The receivers will also charge connected iPhone, iPad and iPod devices via corresponding cables, including the new Lightning or 30-pin cable.
The flagship VSX-1123 also features Pioneer's AVNavigator (now available for the Mac), an interactive owner's manual that provides a linked two-way interactive manual, giving users a quick way to learn about all of the new features of the AV receiver.
The latest versions of Pioneer's ControlApp and iControlAV2013 apps, available for download from the App Store or Google Play, expand control over the receivers and their home theater settings from the convenience of a smart device. Both apps offer a new feature that enables users to access the music libraries stored on their devices and create playlists that can be wirelessly to the receiver, all from within the app. ControlApp, available for use with the VSX-823 and VSX-1023, offers features available in the previous version of the app, including management of inputs, audio adjustments and modes, and streaming content, as well as a dedicated "ECO Manager" page for energy efficient settings. The new iControlAV2013 App, for use with the VSX-1123, has been completely redesigned to feature a new user interface and "finger flick" touch action for faster access to features.
A feature first introduced in the flagship Elite SC models is now available on VSX-823 and above models, offering users the same Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity built in on the front of each receiver for integrating smartphones as additional sources of high quality audio and video. HDTV owners can play HD video content with multi-channel sound (up to 7.1-channels) through the receivers while simultaneously charging their Android devices. The new MHL 2.0 adds support for 3D content, 1080p 60Hz, and faster smartphone charging.
With HTC Connect, owners of compatible HTC smartphones (including the new HTC One Phone) can stream music content directly to the Pioneer networked-enabled receivers via a wireless connection. HTC Connect enables music playback and control of the receiver?s volume on from the smartphone with the ability to use the device simultaneously for other functions, from making and receiving calls and taking pictures to downloading the latest apps and surfing the Web.
AirPlay is built into the top three models, allowing users to stream their iTunes music whether from Mac or PC, as well as music stored on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
To meet the popularity of high resolution music, Pioneer has expanded the number of high resolution audio file formats playable on the VSX-823, VSX-1023 and VSX-1123. The new receivers enable playback of high-resolution WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC and FLAC Files via a USB or networked computer. Formerly only available as a firmware update on Elite SC receivers, the top three Pioneer models now have built-in Apple Lossless and AIFF playback. In addition, the new receivers include Gapless playback for AIFF, Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files. Gapless playback is especially enjoyable on music tracks meant for continuous playback such as classical music, progressive rock, concept albums or live recordings with audience sounds between tracks. The VSX-1123 also offers playback of SACD audio files stored in the Direct Streaming Digital (DSD) format through its front USB connection.
Providing access to a variety of music content, models VSX-823 and above feature today's most popular Internet radio music services including PANDORA and vTuner. Each network enabled receiver is also DLNA?1.5 Certified to allow music content playback from a networked DLNA server or DLNA application running on a Windows PC, Mac, or smartphone connected on a home network, either through an Ethernet connection or optional wireless Wi-Fi adapter (available on VSX-1123).
Pioneer is ready for the next generation 4K Ultra HD resolution standard, which has four times the resolution of the current HD 1080p standard. The new lineup of Pioneer receivers can pass through 4K video signals to compatible displays, offering the highest quality video image available. Additionally, the VSX-1123 can upscale analog and HDMI video signals for 4K Ultra HD resolution when used with latest 4K displays.
Pioneer also continues to expand connectivity options on its receivers, offering eight HDMI inputs on the VSX-1123. For an expanded high-definition entertainment experience throughout the home, the VSX-1123 also offers HDZone, a Zone 2 HDMI out for routing either the same signal as the main zone or a separate source to a second zone via HDMI. A third audio only zone can also be powered by the receiver and controlled through Pioneer?s iControlAV2013 App.
The new Pioneer receivers will be available at authorized Pioneer retailers in March with suggested retail prices of $279 (VSX-523), $429 (VSX-823), $529 (VSX-1023) and $629 (VSX-1123).
