Replacing the 5-star rated VSX-920, Pioneer's VSX-921 is a receiver boasting a fantastic complement of connectivity. Not only is it DLNA and Apple Airplay certified for streaming audio across your home network, it is also compatible with Pioneer's various apps for iOS devices, including the improved iControlAVR2 remote app and the new AirJam party application. With HDMI video upconversion and scaling up to full 1080p you can enjoy HD pictures even from standard definition sources. Adding to the technology on the VSX 921, it is also compatible with the PQLS technology in Pioneer Blu-Ray players, helping to reduce unwanted jitter during audio playback.
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HDMI v1.4 allowing for compatibility with 1080p 3D content and displays▲
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High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) v1.4
The HDMI v1.4 connections on the PIONEER VSX-921 allows for the transmission of 1080p 3D content between a
3D-compatible Blu-Ray Disc player and a 3D HD display. It also brings in
an audio return channel allowing for two-way transmission of audio. This
allows your television, for example, to send audio back from its
integrated tuner to the receiver, solving the problem of having to run
more than one cable between your A/V receiver and TV.
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Audio Return Channel
Included in the specifications of HDMI v1.4, ARC (Audio Return Channel) allows an audio signal to be sent from the TV as
well a video signal is sent towards it. In short, this eliminates the need to connect any extra cables (SPDIF or analogue)
to carry audio from your TV tuner to your receiver. In order for this feature to work, both the AV receiver and television
must be v1.4 compatible.
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Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD decoding▲
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Dolby TrueHD
The PIONEER VSX921 has
Dolby TrueHD which is a next-generation lossless technology developed
for high-definition disc-based media. It delivers sound that is bit-for-bit
identical to the studio master at a bit rate of up to 18 Mbps. It also supports
up to 8 full-range channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio (although TrueHD can support
more than 8 channels, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray standards limit it to 8) and extensive
metadata including dialogue normalization and dynamic range control all through
an HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD is compatible with existing and future AV
amplifiers/receivers.
Dolby Digital Plus
The PIONEER VSX-921 has Dolby Digital Plus decoding. Dolby Digital Plusis a next-generation audio technology for all high-definition programming and media.
Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the delivery formats of the future, but remains fully compatible with all current AV amplifier/receivers.
Dolby Digital Plus is capable of supporting data rates of up to 6Mbps and having a bit rate performance of at least 3Mbps on Blu-ray.
DTS-HD
The PIONEER VSX-921 has DTS-HD which has been selected as an optional audio technology for Blu-Ray
Disc and HD-DVD. DTS-HD is a set of extensions to DTS' Coherent Acoustics audio
coding system which encompasses DTS Digital Surround, DTS-ES 6.1 discrete, DTS
Neo:6 and DTS 96/24. As a mandatory technology in the next generation standards,
a DTS decoder will be built into every HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. A single
DTS-HD data stream on a disc can carry everything from standard DTS 5.1 playable
on virtually all existing 280 million plus DTS decoders, all the way to lossless
for next-generation systems.
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| | | PQLS for jitter-reduced audio playback when connected to a PQLS enabled Pioneer Blu-Ray player |
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Video Upconversion
Upconversion offers a convenient way of handling your various sources. Taking an analogue signal (e.g. S-Video) it transcodes
it using an analog-to-digital converter so it can then be carried through HDMI. This means you can have multiple analogue video
sources connected to the receiver, all connected to your TV via a single HDMI cable. What upconversion does not offer is a
perceived boost in video quality; no upscaling is performed.
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Apple Airplay
Airplay allows you to use your A/V receiver as a client for iTunes, allowing you to stream all your music from your iTunes library.
Using Airplay effectively identifies your system or receiver as a set of computer speakers, though through iTunes you can allow basic
control from the system (usually skip back/forward, play and pause). You do not get the same search functions you would get with DLNA,
but provided your iPod, iPhone or iPad is on the same network, you can control the playback of iTunes from your iOS device to your receiver.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
DLNA is an agreed standard for sharing media from your computer across your home network to devices like this. This can be
digital photos, music and videos. Not all devices are capable of playing back all media, some only playback audio.
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| | | Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad certified |
| | | Pioneer's "Advanced Sound Retriever" aims to restore fidelity to compressed audio file such as .mp3 |
| | | Free iControlAV2 app available enabling control of your VSX-921 from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch |
| | | New "Air Jam" app allows you and your friends to connect up to 4 iPod/Phone/Pads to your VSX-921 via Bluetooth and create dedicated playlists |
| | | HDMI passthrough on Standby |
| | | USB cable supplied with composite video breakout for iPod Digital USB connection |
| Optional Products For
The VSX921 Pioneer AB-ST200 Bluetooth Adapter
Pioneer AS-WL300 WLAN Adapter
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