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The receiver that's ready for tomorrow is here today. Introducing the Pioneer 7.1-Channel VSX-1021-K AV Receiver, the answer to a home theater enthusiast's prayers. Delivering remarkable performance in an elegant package, it's a receiver designed with advanced technology that performs exquisitely in the moment, while at the same time never taking its eyes off the future. 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). The VSX-1021-K is also compatible with the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.
Five 3D-ready HDMI inputs take care of high-def content, such as lossless audio from Dolby or DTS, and 1080p video scaling. A front USB port lets you connect your portable media player to display a slideshow of JPEG photos on your HDTV, or play music files with album art support. Pioneer's interactive AVNavigator walks you through speaker set-up, MCACC room calibration, sound optimization, firmware updates and more using your networked PC, while a full-color user interface on your connected TV lets you navigate your content with ease. This is one truly well-rounded AV receiver.
The receiver that's ready for tomorrow is here today. Introducing the Pioneer 7.1-Channel VSX-1021-K AV Receiver, the answer to a home theater enthusiast's prayers. Delivering remarkable performance in an elegant package, it's a receiver designed with advanced technology that performs exquisitely in the moment, while at the same time never taking its eyes off the future. 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). The VSX-1021-K is also compatible with the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.
Five 3D-ready HDMI inputs take care of high-def content, such as lossless audio from Dolby or DTS, and 1080p video scaling. A front USB port lets you connect your portable media player to display a slideshow of JPEG photos on your HDTV, or play music files with album art support. Pioneer's interactive AVNavigator walks you through speaker set-up, MCACC room calibration, sound optimization, firmware updates and more using your networked PC, while a full-color user interface on your connected TV lets you navigate your content with ease. This is one truly well-rounded AV receiver.
Stream with AirPlayWith AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the VSX-1021-K and play it through your home theater system. Simply connect the receiver to your home network via Ethernet or Pioneer's optional wireless adapter (AS-WL300) and it instantly becomes the hub for playback of your iTunes music from your connected Apple device or networked computer. You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a connected display.
Digital Direct connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPadThanks to Apple compatibility for iPod, iPhone, and now iPad, most generations of Apple portable devices are easily connected with the included USB/video cable - so there's no need to buy a separate dock to access all your music, videos, streaming content, and photos stored on your Apple portable devices.
iControlAV2Communicating with the VSX-1021-K wirelessly through your home network, Pioneer's free app turns your iPhone, iPod touch and now your iPad into a powerful remote control for your receiver. The all new iControlAV2 app is fully redesigned and incorporates everything from basic volume and input selection to advanced features like EQ adjustments and Internet Radio control. iControlAV2 for iPad includes enhanced features like vertical and horizontal orientation, intuitive control of music from networked PCs as well as internet radio control, and a super-cool finger EQ adjust screen; simply draw the EQ curve to your desired sound preference.
Air JamPioneer's exclusive Air Jam application is revolutionizing the way you share your music. Used in conjunction with the VSX-1021-K receiver (optional AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter required), up to 4 Apple devices can be paired via Bluetooth to share music and create playlists. Once connected wirelessly, you can choose songs from your device to add to a group playlist to play back on the VSX-1021-K. You can view the playlist on each device – a great way to share and discover tunes.
Connect to your PC Music Files or Internet RadioThe VSX-1021-K's networking ability opens up an entirely new world of possibilities. A rear panel Ethernet port allows full integration into your home network. With DLNA 1.5 certification, a whole new level of entertainment options is at your fingertips. Stream your MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, or even FLAC music files from your PC, laptop or smartphone to your home theater system. The Pioneer VSX-1021-K receiver also supports Internet Radio with vTuner, so you can enjoy 1000's of internet radio stations from around the world.
Ultimate Sound ControlBesides the support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-definition audio formats, Pioneer also includes all of the Dolby and DTS surround formats best suited for the wide variety of entertainment sources, including the newest Dolby Pro Logic IIz height channel. Pioneer's exclusive Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration system (MCACC) provides a near studio-quality, multi-channel listening experience customized specifically to your listening environment - just sit back and let MCACC do the work. Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced with another Pioneer exclusive, Advanced Sound Retriever, by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process.
Learn more about the Pioneer VSX-1021-K
Model
Brand
Pioneer
Model
VSX-1021-K
Details
Type
Receiver
Color
Walnut
Channels
7.1-Channel
Remote Control
Learning Remote Control
On Screen Display
Yes
Other Specifications
Supported Apple Devices: 5th gen. Nano and Above / iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4, iPad
Digital Core DSP Engine: Texas Instruments Aureus
HDMI SACD Transfer: Multi-Channel
EQ Bands: 9-Band
MCACC Memory: 6
Distance Adjustment: 0.5"
DSD to PCM Converter: Multi- Channel
PQLS Jitter Reduction: Bit Stream
Multi-Room and Source Output: 2 Zone A/V
Multi-Zone On-Screen Display: Zone 2 Text
Sleep Timer: 30, 60, 90 min.
Speaker Configuration: Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker
Processing
Power Output
Power Output Per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm): 90W
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@8ohm): 110W
Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@6ohm): 130W
Decoder
iPod Digital Audio
Dolby True HD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro-Logic Iiz
DTS-HD Master Audio
192kHz / 24-Bit (WAV, LPCM via Ethernet)
96kHz / 24-Bit (FLAC via Ethernet)
Neural THX Surround
D/A Converter
Audio D/A Conversion: 192K/24-Bit
Video Upconversion
1080p
Audio
DSD to PCM Converter: Multi- Channel
PQLS Jitter Reduction: Bit Stream
Auto Level Control: Multi- Channel
Apple Lossless Playback: Yes
Dialog Enhancement: Yes
Advanced Sound Retriever: Multi- Channel / Auto
Auto Sound Retriever: Yes
Sound Retriever AIR: Yes
Digital Noise Reduction: Yes
Tone Control: 2 Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync): Yes (10 Frames)
Speaker A/B: Versatile Speaker Configuration
Bi-Amp: Yes (Front Channel)
Video
3-D Ready: Yes
Audio Return Channel: Yes
HDMI Standby Through: Yes
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color: Yes
HDMI x.v. Color: Yes
Video Processor: Anchor Bay
Video Converter to HDMI: Yes
HDMI to HDMI Video Scaler: 1080p
Component Video Scaler: 1080p
Composite Video Scaler: 1080p
Pure Cinema I/P Converter: Yes
Advanced Video Adjustment: Standard Definition Sources Detail, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, YNR, Black Level
3D Noise Reduction: Yes
Radio
FM/AM Tuner
63 Preset AM / FM Tunner
Satellite Radio Ready
SIRIUS
Internet Radio Ready
Yes
Connectivity
HDMI
5 In / 1 Out
Component Video
2 In
Headphone Jack
Yes
Pre-Amp Out
Single Sub
USB Port
2 (Front 1, Rear 1 for Wireless LAN)
Network Ready
Yes
Bluetooth
Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100
iPod Compatibility
5th gen. Nano and Above
IR
1 In / 1 Out
Other Connectors
Composite A/V Input / Output: 5 In (Front 1, Rear 4) / 1 out