Introducing the new iPhone Connected Pioneer VSX Series A/V Receivers

[Entertainment72]

"And as portable audio devices are now becoming a primary source of entertainment, it’s also why the VSX-1019AH is Works with iPhone® certified. With this certification comes a myriad of benefits for enjoying your iPhone on the VSX-1019AH: easy connectivity with the front USB port and included cable – even charging the device while connected; music and movies are automatically muted with incoming calls (no longer requiring you to put the phone in Airplane Mode); compressed music files are greatly enhanced by Pioneer’s exclusive Advanced Sound Retriever technology; Auto Level Control maintains a consistent volume from to song to song and all this control is still possible from the palm of your hand through the iPhone® itself or the VSX-1019AH’s remote."Introducing the new iPhone Connected"
VSX Series A/V Receivers

For over 8 decades, Pioneer has been perfecting the science of merging audio with video to create an authentic sensorial experience. Today, Pioneer’s new line of AV receivers are here.

Works with iPhone®
The first of its kind to be iPhone certified, Pioneer’s AV receivers make the jump from portable player to powerful multi-channel surround sound quick and easy.
HD Control Center
Complete HDMI for HD audio and video, all Pioneer receivers deliver true 1080p high definition video and new high definition Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master audio from your Blu-ray Disc® player.
Dynamic Amplification
Set apart from other AV receivers, each of the Pioneer Receivers offer high power performance by way of low noise amplification.

Already veterans at producing precision multi-channel surround sound, this new line of AV receivers are clever enough to recognize, decipher and deliver both complex high definition signals and compressed music files alike – rich, clean music and movies no matter what the source.
Advanced enough for the most complex HD formats yet intuitive enough for the whole family to use, Pioneer’s new AV receivers make your music and movies second only to real life.



iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Blu-ray Disc is a registered trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories."

[victimsofadown]

Unless I'm completely crazy all of this years 819 - 1019 have both iPhone compatibility AND HD audio codecs

[CosmoKid]

I can understand iPod connectivity, although it was a feature that I thought I would want but have never used. But I just can't understand iPhone connectivity.

I guess if you don't have any devices in your home that will stream from your PC than it would be an option. But between the PS3, Tivo, X360, etc, something will allow streaming which will pass through your receiver.

And who the heck wants their phone connected to a receiver and have to manipulate it every time you get a call or a text? And, especially an iPhone, I liek to sit on the couch and browse and play games while I listen to music.

This will be a good receiver despite the iPhone connectivity, but it is not a good receiver BECAUSE of it.

[victimsofadown]

Nope! All of my music files are in the itunes format which neither the PS3 or the 360 can stream (and that's no DRM!). Since I also can't plug my iPhone into my 360 OR PS3 to do anything other than charge, this is a godsend!

[Sonny]

The 1018 was a fully loaded non-Elite A/V. I have been waiting and waiting for my PS3's to sync with my iPhones...and waiting.....

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by victimsofadown

Nope! All of my music files are in the itunes format which neither the PS3 or the 360 can stream (and that's no DRM!). Since I also can't plug my iPhone into my 360 OR PS3 to do anything other than charge, this is a godsend!

I also have my music files in the ALAC format and can stream mine just fine. I use TVersity as my media server on my computer and added the DMPSource add-in.

Do a Google search on 'playing ALAC files on the PS3' and you will find the exact process. I did it about 6 months or so ago, so I don't remember the exact process.

If you are having trouble, PM me and I will see if I can find the site I used. It may be bookmarked on my other computer.

[Entertainment72]

I believe Pioneer is just trying to capitalize on the massive popularity of the iPhone in some form or fashion.