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Pioneer VSX-922 is a 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Featuring Compatibility with AirPlay, Compatibility with iPod, iPhone, iPad, HDMI™ with 3D and ARC, and 1080p Video Processing

High-Resolution Playback – This new receivers can reproduce high-resolution WAV and FLAC files up to 192kHz 24-bits from both the front USB and network on the top two high-end models.

Auto Phase Control Plus – Pioneer’s proprietary Phase Control automatically adjusts the time delay of the subwoofer output so consumers hear a more accurate, robust and fully balanced sound from 7.1 and/or 7.2 multi-channel set-ups.

Direct Energy Amplifiers – To deliver the highest quality audio possible, Pioneer leverages its nearly 75 years in amplifier design. Direct Energy amplifiers are designed to minimise the signal route between signal inputs, amplification, and speaker outputs, reducing internal and external distortion to produce a cleaner sound with high dynamic range.

Advanced HDMI Features – All new Pioneer receivers support the latest HDMI specification. The VSX-922 come equipped with a new HDMI Standby Through mode that allows high definition audio and video to pass through the receivers while in the Standby mode. It also includes an Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature to accept audio signals sent from a compatible TV’s tuner back to the receiver via a single HDMI connection.

ControlApp & iControlAV2012 App – Pioneer’s new ControlApp and latest generation iControlAV2012 App give users even more control of their receivers and home cinema settings from the convenience of their iPhone or iPod touch. The new iControlAV2012 app featured on the VSX-922 provides additional receiver control on the iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. With this app, consumers also have access to the receiver’s advanced sound features such as Sound Explorer, which displays more than 18 of Pioneer’s unique sound adjustment functions on one screen, and Virtual Speakers, which allows users to create their ideal sound field, even when real speakers are not set up. Both apps are available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

Video Processing – delivers a great picture from any source with Pioneer’s Advanced Video Adjust suite of high definition video adjustments and 1080p/24fps video conversion as well as Pioneer’s exclusive Stream Smoother feature that enhances low bit-rate video sources.

Main Features

• Output Power per Channel: 150W
• Impedance at Output Level: 6ohm
• 7 Channels
• Input Connections:

• 6 x HDMI (1080p upscaling)
• 4 x Composite
• 1 x Component
• 1 x Coaxial
• 1 x Optical
• 1 x USB host
• 1 x iPod/iPhone Digital via USB (cable included)
• 1 x Ethernet
• 1 x Bluetooth adapter port for AS-BT200
• 1 x rear USB charge port for AS-WL300 Wireless Converter

• Output Connections
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x Composite
  • 2 x Subwoofer pre out

• Bluetooth adaptor port
• IR In/Out
• Plays Via LAN/USB: MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC
• 192 kHz/24-Bit Audio playback: WAV, FLAC
• HD Audio Formats: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
• Audio Return Channel
• Control with HDMI
• Firmware updates (via Internet or USB)
• Internet Radio
• vTuner
• DLNA Certified (v1.5)
• Windows 7 Certified
• Glow-key learning remote control

Apps

• iControlAV2012 Yes
• Air Jam Yes
• AVNavigator for PC & iPad

Apple Compatibility

• Works with iPhone, iPod and iPad
• Airplay
• iPhone control button

Network

• Wireless LAN

Surround Sound Formats

• Dolby Digital
• Dolby Digital EX
• Dolby Digital Plus
• Dolby Pro Logic II
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx
• Dolby Pro Logic IIz
• Dolby True HD
• DTS
• DTS-ES
• DTS Neo
• DTS 96/24
• DTS-Express
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• Surround Modes: 15 + 1 for Phones

Audio Features

• AM/FM Tuner with RDS
• 63 Tuner Pre-set Stations 63
• Multi-channel Auto Level Control
• Auto Level Control
• Auto Surround
• Dialogue Enhancement
• Digital Noise Reduction
• DSD-to-PCM Convertor (Multi-channel)
• Dynamic Range Control
• Headphone Surround
• Front Stage Surround Advance
• Multizone Function
• Phase Control
• Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (Advanced, 9-band)
• PQLS (Multi-channel)
• Sound Delay (LipSync)
• Advanced Sound Retriever (Multi-channel)
• Sound Retriever AIR
• Sound Retreiver link
• Standing Wave Control
• Stream Direct
• Symmetric EQ
• Virtual Depth
• Virtual Surround Back
• Virtual Height
• Virtual Wide
• X-Curve

Video Features

• Deep Colour
• 3D Ready
• x.v.Colour
• HD Digital Film Direct 24
• Upscaling to 1080p
• Advanced Video Adjust
• PureCinema
• Stream Smoother
• HDMI Standby Through
• HDMI Standby Input Switching

General Features

• Power output per channel 150W
• Power Consumption - in use: 550 W
• Power Consumption - standby: 0.30 W
• Auto Power Down
• Weight: 9.8 kg
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 168 x 435 x 362.5mm