New Receivers Feature Proprietary Sound Enhancement Technologies for Compressed Audio Files and are iPod/iPhone Compatible
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announced that it is now shipping A/V Receivers that seamlessly integrate Apple’s revolutionary iPhone and iPod into a customer’s home theater. Pioneer’s VSX-819AH, VSX-919AH and VSX-1019AH A/V Receivers and also feature proprietary technologies designed to restore compressed audio data and recreate the dynamic listening experiences intended by the original musician.
Pioneer VSX-819AH
Pioneer VSX-919AH
Pioneer VSX-1019AH
“With our new line of A/V Receivers that seamlessly integrate with Apple’s iPhone and iPod, we now offer a complete solution for improved portable audio playback in the home theater realm,” said David Bales, marketing manager of audio products for the home entertainment division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “With Pioneer’s rich heritage in A/V receiver design and innovation, we are thrilled to give our customers the ability to make iPhone and iPod part of their home theater system.”
Pioneer A/V Receivers are part of the “Works with iPhone” and “Made for iPod” program and feature a seamless user experience for iPhone and iPod owners. The new line of receivers allow consumers to simply plug their iPhone or iPod to the A/V Receiver and utilize a full-color graphic user interface (GUI) complete with album art, utilize a central remote control option to easily navigate through playlists. The A/V Receivers will intuitively turn on the Auto Music-Mute function when a call is received on an iPhone, allowing home audiences to maintain an uninterrupted entertainment experience.
By utilizing two proprietary digital audio enhancement functions — Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) and Auto Level Control (ALC) — the Pioneer A/V Receivers deliver a high quality listening experience specially designed for portable audio device home integration. Pioneer’s ASR was designed for use with highly-compressed music files to ensure a more dynamic audio experience when played through home audio speakers. Meanwhile, Pioneer’s ALC technology equalizes the fluctuating volume levels that can occur with digital audio tracks and other input sources resulting in a richer user experience that alleviates the need to manually adjust the volume.
Pioneer’s A/V Receivers are available now at Best Buy and other national and regional retailers nationwide for suggested retail prices that range from $299 – $499.
| VSX-1019AH-K | VSX-919AH | VSX-819H-K | |
| Suggested Price: | $499.00 | $399.00 | $299.00 |
| Power Amplifier Design | Hybrid (Advanced Direct Energy) | Hybrid (Advanced Direct Energy) | Discrete (Advanced Direct Energy) |
| Surround Power | 120 x 7 | 120 x 7 | 110 x 5 |
| Channels | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| THD | 1kHz w/0.05% THD @ 8 ohm | 1 kHz w/0.05% THD @ 8 ohm | 1 kHz w// 0.05% THD @ 8 ohm |
| MCACC Speaker Calibration | Advanced | Advanced | Auto |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standing Wave Control | Yes | Yes | No |
| Phase Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EQ Bands | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Calibration Memory | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| X-Curve Compensation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Digital Engine | Freescale | Freescale | Aureus by Texas Instruments |
| THX Certified | No | No | No |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Digital 5.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic IIx | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS-ES | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS-Express | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS NEO:6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DTS 5.1 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PCM via HDMI | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WMA9 Pro | Yes | Yes | No |
| XM HD Surround | No | No | No |
| Neural THX | Yes | Yes | No |
| HDMI SACD Transfer | Yes | Yes | Yes (2-Channel) |
| HDMI DVD-Audio Transfer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SD Video Adjustment | Yes | Yes | No |
| HDMI 1080p Video Upscaling | Yes | No | No |
| HDMI 1080p Video Repeater | No | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Video Converter to HDMI | Yes | Yes | No |
| PureCinema I/P Converter | Yes | Yes | No |
| Deep Color | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| xvYCC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio Adjust | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Surround | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stream Direct | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Level Control | Yes (Multi-Channel) | Yes (Multi-Channel) | Yes (2-Channel) |
| Advanced Surround Modes | 13+1 | 13+1 | 8+1 |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | (Focus/Wide) | (Focus) |
| Headphone Surround | Yes | Yes | No |
| Virtual Surround Back | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dialogue Enhancement | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel) | Advanced (Multi-Channel) | Yes |
| Midnight Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Loudness | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tone Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Delay (Lip-Sync) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PQLS (Music CD) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Digital Noise Reduction | Yes | Yes | No |
| HDMI In | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Works with iPhone/iPod | Digital USB w/ OSD & Album Art | Digital USB w/ OSD & Album Art | Digital USB w/ OSD |
| Made for iPod | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Component Video In / Monitor Out | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| AV In / Rec.Out | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Audio In / Rec.Out (inc. tuner & front) | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| XM Satelite Radio | No | No | No |
| Sirius Satelite Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Coaxial Input | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Optical Input / Output | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Analog Multi-ch input | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Preamp Output | Sub | Sub | Sub/Surround Back L/R |
| Front Audio Mini Jack | No | No | No |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker A/B | Versatile Configuration | Versatile Configuration | Versatile Configuration |
| Multi-Room | 2-Zone A/V | 2-Zone A/V | 2-Zone Audio |
| iPhone Zone 2 | Yes | No | No |
| IR In/Out | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-Screen Display | Color (w/ 2nd Zone) | Color | Yes |
| SR | Yes | Yes | No |
| Display Dimmer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zone 2 Speaker | Yes | Yes | No |
| Function Rename | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sleep Timer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front A/V Terminals | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AM/FM Preset | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| AM/FM Station Rename | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Volume Limit Setup | (Off/Custom) | (Off/Custom) | (Off/Custom) |
| Remote Control Type | Luminous Preset | Preset | Preset |
| Multi-Operation | Yes | Yes | No |
| Finish | Gloss Black | Gloss Black | Gloss Black |
| Symmetrical Power Train | No | No | No |
| Advanced Direct Construction | No | No | No |
| Trans. Stabilizer | No | No | No |
| Speaker Terminals | Large | Large | Large |
| Dimensions (inches) | 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 3/4 | 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 3/4 | 16 9/16 x 6 1/4 x 13 3/4 |
| Weight | 19 lbs 3 oz | 19 lbs 3 oz | 19 lbs 14 oz |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Pioneer’s Home Entertainment and Business Solutions Group develops high definition home theater equipment for discerning entertainment enthusiasts. Its Blu-ray Disc players, A/V receivers and loudspeakers bring a new level of emotion to the HD experience. The company brands include Pioneer and Elite. When purchased from an authorized retailer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.
