Pioneer introduces new AV Receivers and new Apple Apps

Pioneer introduces new AV Receivers and new Apple Apps 

Pioneer introduced four new audio video receivers today: the VSX-521 ($249), VSX-821 ($349), VSX-921 ($449) and VSX-1021 ($549). All of Pioneer's receivers come with a free USB/video cable for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that enables playback of audio, video and photos. The top of the line VSX-1021 though has new features like: Apple’s AirPlay, DLNA 1.5, Internet Radio, and compatibility with Pioneer's own custom apps: iControlAV2 and the Air Jam. AirPlay (which requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 4.2) allows users to listen to their iTunes music library through their home theater system and see the album art and song information on their TV. DLNA 1.5 enables streaming audio and control from compatible networked or portable devices. vTuner allows access to thousands of internet radio stations around the world. The new iControlAV2 App enables control of volume, bass, balance and room settings. When used with an iPad, all four controls are available on one screen. The app will also control any compatible Pioneer Blu-ray player. The Air Jam App when paired with the AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter, allows up to four devices to be paired with the receiver via Bluetooth. Each user can then cue songs to create a collective playlist. Each connected device will display the list of songs added by all users and the device each song will play from. The Air Jam App will also keep the list of songs from each session on each device for future purchase through the iTunes Store.

For more information:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers 

To purchase Pioneer products:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Where-To-Buy

Keith Pereira