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New Pioneer Models Give Consumers the Latest Technologies for the Ultimate Entertainment Experience
Pioneer Home Entertainment USA continues to provide consumers with an
immersive home theater experience by introducing two new Pioneer branded
home theater receivers designed to support today's high quality audio
and video formats. The VSX-830
5.2-channel and VSX-1130 7.2-channel receivers offer the latest
combination of connectivity and performance features including HDCP 2.2
compliant, HDMI® 2.0 specification for the highest video signal
transfer, built-in Wi-Fi®, built-in Bluetooth®, DSD file playback,
subwoofer EQ and more. In addition, the VSX-1130 offers Dolby Atmos®
(5.1.2) and MCACC Pro refining its Dolby Atmos capabilities.
Pioneer Home Entertainment USA VSX-1130 AV Receiver (Photo: Business Wire)
"We are excited to expand our Dolby Atmos family of products to allow
more consumers to enjoy this new immersive home theater experience,"
said Roberta Tapp, director of marketing communications, Pioneer Home
Entertainment USA. "This year we're bringing key features such as HDMI
2.0 and HDCP 2.2 starting at $399 and Dolby Atmos at $599 making it
easier for consumers to integrate these exciting technologies."
Advanced Connectivity
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HDCP 2.2 - HDCP 2.2 is the next advancement in copy protection,
ensuring a secure connection between a source and display. Each
Pioneer model in the line-up is HDCP 2.2 compliant offering
compatibility with current and future 4K content, ensuring that
consumers who upgrade their systems will still work with Pioneer's
2015 products.
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Built-in - Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi
supporting both the 5GHz and the 2.4GHz bands on the VSX-830 and
VSX-1130 enables wireless music streaming from a home network or
connected device including Apple's (News - Alert) AirPlay, Pandora®, vTuner® and
Spotify. Conveniently, both models let users easily stream music via
Bluetooth from devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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Dolby Atmos - Launched late in 2014, the amazing effects of
Dolby Atmos in 5.1.2 can be experienced in the upper model VSX-1130.
Sounds come alive and surround the listener from all directions,
including overhead, to fill any home theater with astonishing clarity,
power, detail, and depth. Pioneer's VSX-1130 receiver will be able to
decode and play back Dolby Atmos content for consumers to enjoy in
their compatible home theaters. Combined with Pioneer's new line of
Dolby Atmos-enabled Elite speakers, users will have access to the
ultimate immersive home theater experience without having to install
overhead speakers.
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HDMI 2.0 - Pioneer is the first AV manufacturer to incorporate
HDMI 2.0 into its line of receivers, bringing the latest advances in
consumer entertainment into the home. Version 2.0 of the HDMI
specification offers a significant increase in signal bandwidth, now
up to 18Gbps. The increased bandwidth provides support for new
features such as 4K60p 4:4:4 24-bit color support. The 4:4:4 color
support offers viewers the highest quality color reproduction
available in content today when images are displayed on compatible 4K
televisions screens. The ability to pass through a very high bandwidth
signal without downgrading the image means that Pioneer receivers will
serve as the perfect entertainment hub.
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MusicEnthusiast - Offering a diversified listening experience,
the receivers have access to today's most popular Internet radio music
services including Spotify (News - Alert), PANDORA and vTuner. In addition, Pioneer
incorporates the seamless connectivity standards of HTC Connect™ that
enables wireless high quality music files to be shared between
compatible HTC One™ smartphones and Pioneer receivers.
Enhanced Performance
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SABRE™ Premier Audio DAC™ - The VSX-1130 incorporates the
ES9006S DAC (192kHz/24-bit) to bring true professional digital audio
into the home for unparalleled audio performance. The advanced DAC
produces outstanding sound quality with warm, more natural sound
reproduction, as well as a linear response resulting in audio with
substantially less jitter.
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MCACC Pro - The VSX-1130 includes MCACC Pro fully supporting
the surround format of Dolby Atmos (5.1.2) with an acoustic
calibration system that precisely compensates for differences in
speaker size, distance, and level as well as the room's layout
including ceiling height, and changes equalizer settings for an
excellent audio response. MCACC Pro works with both Pioneer's Dolby
Atmos-enabled Elite speakers and in-ceiling speakers. MCACC Pro also
features dual subwoofer output as well as 4-band subwoofer EQ for
increased sound quality in the low frequency range.
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Advanced MCACC with Subwoofer EQ - Pioneer developed its MCACC
technology more than 10 years ago with the help of professional
recording studios. Advanced MCACC built into the new models helps
create the optimum acoustic environment for movies and music. The
VSX-830 uses a setup microphone (included) and a subwoofer EQ to
compensate for differences in speaker sizes, output levels, and
distances from the user's listening position automatically.
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4K Ultra HD 60P Video Up-Scaling - Both VSX-830 and VSX-1130
receivers support the next generation 4K Ultra HD resolution standard
to help provide the highest quality video image available, with the
ability to pass through 4K video signals of up to 60 frames per second
to any HDMI 2.0-equipped 4K display. It can also upscale 1080p/60
signal before delivery to make them suitable on compatible 4K Ultra HD
displays.
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Multi-Channel High Resolution Music Playback - Strengthening a
commitment to high-resolution music playback beyond two channels,
Pioneer added playback support for 192kHz 24-Bit 5.0- and 5.1-channel
WAV files (only via USB) and for 96kHz 24-Bit 5.0- and 5.1-channel
FLAC files. (up to 48kHz via wireless network). The receivers also
support 2-channel high-resolution music files including AIFF, WAV,
FLAC, DSD (2.8 MHz), DSD (5.6MHz)(VSX-1130 only), Apple Lossless as
well as MP3, WMA and AAC, offering broad support for the most common
high-resolution music. Gapless playback for many of these file formats
is supported as well. In addition, Pioneer's MCACC room calibration
works with high-resolution music playback.
Simplified Operability
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Start-up Navi - Pioneer created a dedicated app that helps
easily set up the AV receivers using an iPod touch®, iPhone®, iPad® or
Android device while connected to a home network. The process with the
wizard makes network set-up with the receivers smooth and effortless.
In conjunction with the Wiring Navi, the Start-up Navi app lets the
user do all the initial settings of the receiver.
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iControlAV5 Application - Pioneer developed iControlAV5, a new
app enabling wireless control over the features and functionalities of
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 line of the receivers from the
convenience of various portable digital devices. The app incorporates
multiple controls from basic volume adjustments and input selection to
advanced features such as equalizer adjustments and management of
audio settings and modes. The app is available for free on the App
Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The app is also available in
Google (News - Alert)® Play (www.GooglePlay.com)
for Android devices.
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AVNavigator Built-In - The VSX-830 and VSX-1130 features
AVNavigator built-in, eliminating the need to upload the software to a
computer or laptop. Simply connect the receiver to a home network and
launch the web browser. AVNavigator features Pioneer's Wiring Navi
application, providing an interactive guide walking the user through
the entire receiver setup process including speaker arrangement, sound
optimization, connecting sources, MCACC calibration, renaming inputs,
and more. AVNavigator also includes an Interactive Operation Guide
application (VSX-1130 only) providing a linked two-way operation guide
that gives users a way to learn about the receiver's features (i.e. a
push of the standard surround button on the front of the receiver
takes the user directly to the portion of the manual that explains the
standard surround feature).
The 2015 Pioneer receivers will be available in April with suggested
prices of $399 (VSX-830) and $599 (VSX-1130).
Pioneer Home Entertainment USA is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.,
and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com.
Its parent company, Pioneer & Onkyo U.S.A. Corporation, is a preeminent
manufacturer of high-performance audio and video equipment for the home.
PIONEER, the PIONEER logo, and MCACC are registered trademarks of
Pioneer Corporation (News - Alert). MHL, the MHL Logo, and Mobile
High-Definition Link are trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL LLC
in the United States and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI
logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Android and
Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. SABRE is a registered
trademark of ESS Technology (News - Alert), Inc. Control4 is a registered
trademark of Control4 Corporation. Crestron is a registered
trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. Connect is a
trademark of Spotify AB. HTC, the HTC logo, and HTC Connect
are trademarks of HTC Corporation. Dolby and Dolby Atmos are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Wi-Fi
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Apple,
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone,iPod, iPod touch and Mac are trademarks of Apple
Inc App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. PANDORA,
the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Spotify
and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spotify Group, registered in
the U.S. and other countries. vTuner is a registered
trademark of Nothing Else Matters Software, Ltd.
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