Pioneer VSX-1021-K Ev Sinema Ampli

Extra connectivity.

The VSX-1021 offers broad source connectivity with 8 HD inputs including 6 x HDMI. Besides 7.1 surround sound in HD and a digital connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPad without dock, you get easy-to-operate worldwide internet radio (vTuner) and network streaming via DLNA or Apple Airplay when you connect via LAN (adapter for wireless LAN available). LPCM, WAV, FLAC and other lossless formats are supported.

Compatible (free) smartphone/tablet apps include the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.

Intelligent speaker calibration

Surround speakers can hardly be ideally positioned. MCACC therefore analyses the existing sound field using a microphone (included), just like a sound professional, and adjusts the sound timings to precision-tune the system to your room.

Digital Direct connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPad

No need for a dock - you can connect your Apple device directly to the receiver. Thanks to the digital connection, you get the best possible audio quality (further enhanced by the Advanced Sound Retriever). Furthermore you can view photos and videos on, and stream apps like YouTube to your TV.

Stream with AirPlay

Apple's AirPlay lets you stream music from any compatible device connected to your home network. This means you can easily enjoy your iTunes music library through your AV receiver.

Stream with DLNA

DLNA is widely supported on PCs, laptops, smartphones and other devices. This receiver being DLNA certified, you can easily stream audio from such a device using your home network.

The remote of the future

iControlAV2 is our 2nd-generation app that lets you control all important receiver functions from your smartphone or tablet. Control playback, select an input, adjust listening modes and change sound balance and emphasis from one app. iOS + Android.

Music listening made social

Air Jam is a Bluetooth-based app that lets a group of people connect with their iPhones, iPod Touch or iPads and add their songs to the receiver playlist. Participants can see which song was, is or will be playing - a great way to share and discover tunes. Requires iOS 4.2 with iPhone 4/3GS/3G, iPad or iPod touch (2nd gen. or higher).

Less jitter, better audio

Transmission via HDMI can cause clock jitter, causing sound distortion during the D/A conversion. PQLS "speed synchronises" the digital audio data between the receiver and your matching Pioneer Blu-ray player, reducing the jitter. The result is clear, rich and precise audio.

Image optimised for you

Advanced Video Adjust optimises the video signal according to your type of screen or projector. Based on MCACC calibration data, it also adjusts image quality to your distance from the screen.

Intuitive setup and operation

With the receiver connected to your home network, AVNavigator software makes installing a breeze. Wiring Navi guides you in making the connections with speakers and other devices, and updates the receiver with the appropriate settings, while the interactive manual lets you intuitively explore every feature. AVNavigator is also backed by a free iPad app.

Features

Main Features

• Output Power per Channel 150W

• Impedance at Output Level 6?

• Number of Channels 7

• Signal / Noise Ratio 100 dB

• Input Connections o 6 x HDMI (1080p upscaling)
  o 5 x Composite
  o 2 x Component
  o 1 x Coaxial
  o 2 x Optical
  o 1 x USB host
  o 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included)
  o 1 x Ethernet
  o 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200

• Output Connections o 1 x HDMI
  o 1 x Composite
  o 1 x Component

• AM/FM Tuner with RDS Yes

• Tuner Pre-set Stations 63

• File Playback LPCM, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, FLAC

• HD Audio Formats Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio

• Audio Return Channel Yes

• Stand-by Pass Through Yes

• Control with HDMI (+) Yes

• HDMI Repeater (+) Yes

• On-Screen Display (GUI) Easy-to-use GUI, available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Russian

• Firmware updates Yes (via Internet or USB)

• AVNavigator Yes

• Internet Radio Yes

• vTuner Yes

• DLNA Certified (+) Yes (v1.5)

• Remote Control Glow-key, preset remote control

• Weight 10.0 kg

• Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 168 x 363  mm

Input & Output connections

• Bi-Amplifier Yes

• Bluetooth Adapter Port (+) Yes

• Component Video Input/Output 2/1 (assignable)

• Composite Input/Output 4/1

• Digital Optical Input/Output 2/- (assignable)

• Digital Coaxial Input/Output 2/- (assignable)

• Ethernet (+) 1

• HDMI Front Input Yes

• HDMI Input/Output 6 (assignable)/1

• HDMI version 1.4a

• Headphone Yes

• IR In/Out (+) 1/1

• Large speaker terminals Yes

• Pre-amp Output Yes (SW)

• USB Host (Front) (+) Yes

Apple Compatibility

• Works with iPod Yes (cable included)

• Works with iPhone Yes

• Works with iPad Yes

• AirPlay Yes

• Air Jam Yes

• iControlAV2 Yes

• iPhone Control Button (+) Yes

• Compatible Generations o iPod: 5th Generation, Nano and above
  o iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
  o iPad, iPad 2

• Supported Functions o Audio & video playback
  o On-screen album art
  o Charging

Network Features

• Wireless LAN Yes (with optional AS-WL300 adapter)

Surround Sound Formats

• Dolby Digital (+) Yes

• Dolby Digital EX (+) Yes

• Dolby Digital Plus (+) Yes

• Dolby Pro Logic II (+) Yes

• Dolby Pro Logic IIx (+) Yes

• Dolby Pro Logic IIz (+) Yes

• Dolby True HD (+) Yes

• DTS (+) Yes

• DTS-ES (+) Yes

• DTS Neo: 6 (+) Yes

• DTS 96/24 (+) Yes

• DTS-Express (+) Yes

• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (+) Yes

• DTS-HD Master Audio (+) Yes

• Surround Modes (+) 15 + 1 (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mono Film, Entertainment Show, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo, Front Stage Surround Focus, Front Stage Surround Wide + Phones Surround)

Audio Features

• Auto Level Control (+) Yes (Multi-channel)

• Auto Surround Yes

• Dialogue Enhancement (+) Yes

• Digital Noise Reduction (+) Yes

• DSD-to-PCM Convertor Yes (Multi-channel)

• Dynamic Range Control Yes

• Headphone Surround Yes

• Front Stage Surround Advance (+) Yes

• Jitter Reduction Yes

• Multizone Function (+) Yes (2)

• Phase Control (+) Yes

• MCACC (+) Yes (Advanced, 9-band)

• PQLS (+) Yes (Bit-stream)

• Sound Delay (LipSync) (+) Yes

• Advanced Sound Retriever (+) Yes (Multi-channel)

• Sound Retriever AIR (+) Yes

• Standing Wave Control (+) Yes

• Stream Direct (+) Yes

• Symmetric EQ (+) Yes

• Virtual Surround Back (+) Yes

• Virtual Height Yes

• X-Curve (+) Yes

Video Features

• Deep Colour (+) Yes

• 3D Ready Yes

• x.v.Colour (+) Yes

• HD Digital Film Direct 24 (+) Yes

• Upscaling to 1080p Yes

• Advanced Video Adjust Yes

• PureCinema Yes

Power Output

• Power output per channel 135W

• Condition 1kHz, 1% THD, 6?

• Rated Power Output 150W per channel

• Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE 315 mV / 47k?

• Frequency Response: LINE 5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) 100  dB

• Power Requirements AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz

• Power Consumption (in use / standby) 550 W / 0.30 W

• Auto Power Down Yes

Construction

• Design Discrete Amplification Type

• Digital Signal Processor Freescale

Amplifier Specifications

• D/A Converter 192 kHz / 24-bit

• A/D Converter 96 kHz / 24-bit