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2015 Pioneer Elite Home Theater Receivers Incorporated with Install-Friendly Features Plus Newest Techs Including Dolby Atmos
Pioneer Home Entertainment USA continues to ensure custom installers are
well prepared to install the best performing home theater gear available
by offering two new Pioneer Elite home theater receivers that will meet
their needs. The Elite
VSX-45 5.2-channel and VSX-90 7.2-channel receivers provide
installation-friendly attributes as well as optimal listening and
viewing performance features including built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth,
Dolby Atmos (5.1.2) on the VSX-90, HDMI 2.0 specification for the
highest video signal transfer available, HDCP 2.2 compliant, ESS SABRE
Premier Audio DAC™, RS-232 and full IP Control, expanded
multi-zone and multi-source management and functionality, multi-channel
high resolution playback, 4K 60P Ultra HD compatibility, built-in
AVNavigator, MCACC® Pro, and Pioneer's proprietary iControlAV5 App.
Pioneer Home Entertainment USA- Elite VSX-90 AV Receiver (Photo: Business Wire)
"The Elite products are designed to make the installation and set-up
process convenient for the custom installation market," said Roberta
Tapp, director of marketing communications, Pioneer Home Entertainment
USA. "Integrated features such RS-232 control over IP and multi-zone
capabilities 'make or break it' for installers because it saves them
labor and time. And, for consumers, HDCP 2.2 and Dolby Atmos prepare
them for the next wave of home theater experiences."
Advanced Connectivity
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Built-in - Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi on
the VSX-45 and VSX-90 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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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
Pioneer's 2015 products will work with whatever upgraded system the
consumers purchase.
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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 VSX-90. Sounds come
alive and surround the listener from all directions, including
overhead, to fill the home theater with astonishing clarity, power,
detail, and depth. The VSX-90 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 - The Elite receivers feature HDMI 2.0 specification
for significant increase in signal bandwidth of up to 18Gbps. The
increased bandwidth provides support for new features such as 4K60p
4:4:4 24-bit color support. 4:4:4 color support offers viewers the
highest quality color reproduction available in content today, with no
color loss 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 Elite receivers will
serve as the perfect entertainment hub.
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Music Enthusiast - Offering a diversified listening experience,
the receivers have access to today's most popular Internet radio music
services including Spotify, 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™ smartpones and Pioneer
receivers.
Enhanced Performance
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SABRE™ Premier Audio DAC™ - The VSX-90
incorporates the premier ES9006S DAC (192kHz/24-bit) to bring true
professional digital audio into the home for unparalleled audio
performance. The new DAC produces outstanding sound quality with a
warm, more natural audio reproduction, as well as a linear response
resulting in audio with substantially less jitter.
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MCACC Pro - The VSX-90 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 receivers use a setup microphone (included) and a subwoofer
EQ to compensate for differences in speaker sizes, output levels, and
distances from the user's listening positions automatically.
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4K Ultra HD 60P Video Up-Scaling - Both the VSX-45 and VSX-90
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 signals
before delivery to make them suitable on compatible 4K Ultra HD
displays.
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Multi-Channel High Resolution Music Playback - Continuing its
commitment to high-resolution music playback beyond two channels,
Pioneer offers support for 192kHz 24-Bit 5.0- and 5.1-channel WAV
files (USB only) 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-90 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.
Installation and Simplified Operability
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Custom Installation - For advanced home theater
control, the VSX-45 and VSX-90 are compatible with the most popular
custom control companies, Crestron® and Control4®,
and offer custom installation features including full two-way
RS-232C-over-IP control, with the ability to receive metadata from
network and iPad, iPhone (News - Alert), and iPod touch.
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Multi-Zone Network Capabilities -The VSX-90 is built for
maximum installation flexibility, offering a variety of multi-zone
set-up configurations, providing simultaneous entertainment for up to
three zones. The VSX-90 offers powered multi-zone with a digital
audio signal to another room utilizing a network source such as
Spotify, vTuner or Pandora, in addition to supplying a third zone
(HDZone) with a HDMI video signal.
With the VSX-90, all
seven speaker outputs can be reconfigured six different ways,
including a true 7.2-channel speaker setup or a full 5.2-channel with
the extra outputs used to power a completely different zone
altogether, all controllable from the receiver and/or a user's
portable device via the iControlAV5 App.
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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 (News - Alert) 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, an 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-45 and VSX-90 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
(VSX-90 only) application 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 new Pioneer Elite receivers will be available in April with
suggested retail prices of $450 (VSX-45) and $700 (VSX-90).
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, ELITE, the Pioneer and Elite logos, and MCACC are registered
trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. 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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