The Entertainment Hub of today.
The VSX-921 meets all the popular AV receiver needs: 7.1 surround sound in HD, and a digital connection with your iPod, iPhone or iPad without dock. Additionally, it adds in easy-to-operate worldwide internet radio and network streaming via DLNA or Apple Airplay when you connect via LAN (adapter for wireless LAN available). LPCM, WAV, FLAC and other lossless formats are supported.
Compatible (free) smartphone/tablet apps include the advanced remote control app iControlAV2 and Air Jam, a Bluetooth-based social app.
The VSX-921 has 6 HD inputs including 4 x HDMI.
Specifications
| Output Power per Channel |
135W |
| Impedance at Output Level |
6Ω |
| Number of Channels |
7
|
| Signal / Noise Ratio |
100 dB |
| Input Connections |
• 4 x HDMI (1080p upscaling)
• 5 x Composite
• 2 x Component
• 1 x Coaxial
• 2 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 |
| Output Connections |
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x Composite
• 1 x Component |
| AM/FM Tuner with RDS |
Yes |
| Tuner Pre-set Stations |
30
|
| Plays |
LPCM, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA Lossless, Apple Lossless, FLAC |
| HD Audio Formats |
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio |
|
Audio Return Channel
|
Yes |
| Stand-by Pass Through |
Yes |
| Control with HDMI |
Yes |
| HDMI Repeater |
Yes
|
| On-Screen Display (GUI) |
Easy-to-use GUI, available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch and Russian |
| Firmware |
Yes (via Internet or USB)
|
| AVNavigator |
Yes |
| Internet Radio |
Yes
|
| vTuner |
Yes
|
| DLNA Certified |
Yes (1.5) |
| Remote Control |
Glow-key, preset remote control |
| Weight |
9.9 kg
|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
435 x 168 x 362.5 mm
|
| Retail price |
$1,099 |
| AV Front Input |
Yes |
| Bi-Amplifier |
Yes |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port |
Yes
|
| Component Video Input/Output |
2/1 (assignable) |
| Composite Input/Output |
4/1 |
| Digital Optical Input/Output |
2/- (assignable) |
| Digital Coaxial Input/Output |
1/- |
| Ethernet |
1
|
| HDMI Input/Output |
4 (assignable)/1 |
| HDMI version |
1.4a
|
| Headphone |
Yes |
| IR In/Out |
1/1 |
| Large speaker terminals |
Yes |
| USB Host (Front) |
Yes |
| Works with iPod |
Yes (cable included) |
| Works with iPhone |
Yes |
| Works with iPad |
Yes |
| AirPlay |
Yes |
| Air Jam |
Yes |
| iControlAV2 |
Yes |
| iPhone Control Button |
Yes |
| Compatible Generations |
Yes |
| DTS 96/24 |
Yes |
| DTS-Express |
Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
Yes |
| DTS-HD Master AUdio |
Yes |
| Surround Modes |
• iPod: 5th Generation, Nano and above
• iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
• iPad, iPad 2
|
| Supported Functions |
• Audio & video playback
• On-screen album art
• Charging |
| Wireless LAN |
Yes (with optional AS-WL300 adapter) |
| Dolby Digital |
Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX |
Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus |
Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic ll |
Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logical llx |
Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logical llz |
Yes |
| Dolby True HD |
Yes |
| DTS |
Yes |
| DTS-ES |
Yes |
| DTS Neo: 6 |
Yes |
| DTS Neo X |
Yes |
| DTS 96/24 |
Yes |
| DTS-Express |
Yes |
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio |
Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio |
Yes |
| Surround Modes |
15 + 1 (Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mono Film, Entertainment Show, Expanded Theater, TV Surround, Advanced Game, Sports, Classical, Rock/Pop, Unplugged, Extended Stereo, Front Stage Surround Focus, Front Stage Surround Wide + Phones Surround) |
| Auto Level Control |
Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Auto Surround |
Yes
|
| Dialogue Enhancement |
Yes |
| Digital Noise Reduction |
Yes |
| DSD-to-PCM Convertor |
Yes (Multi-channel)
|
| Dynamic Range Control |
Yes |
| Headphone Surround |
Yes |
| Front Stage Surround Advance |
Yes
|
| Multizone Function |
Yes (Zone 2 Audio) |
|
Phase Control
|
Yes
|
| MCACC |
Yes (Advanced, 9-band) |
| PQLS |
Yes (Multi-channel)
|
| Sound Delay (LiSync) |
Yes |
| Advanced Sound Retriever |
Yes (Multi-channel) |
| Sound Retriever AIR |
Yes |
| Standing Wave Control |
Yes |
| Stream Direct |
Yes |
| Symmetric EQ |
Yes |
| Virtual Surrond Back |
Yes |
| Virtual Height |
Yes |
| X-Curve |
Yes |
| Deep Colour |
Yes |
| 3D Ready |
Yes |
| x.c.Colour |
Yes |
| HD Digital FIlm Direct 24 |
Yes |
| Upscaling to 1080p |
Yes |
| Advanced Video Adjust |
Yes |
| PureCinema |
Yes |
| Power output per channel |
150W |
| Condition |
1kHz, 1% THD, 6Ω
|
| Rated Power Output |
75W + 75W |
| Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE |
315 mV / 47kΩ |
| Frequency Response: LINE |
5 Hz - 100 kHz +0/-3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN) |
100 dB |
|
Power Requirements
|
AC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz
|
| Power Consumption (in use / standby) |
580 W / 0.30 W |
| Auto Power Down |
Yes |
| Design |
Discrete Amplification Type |
| Digital Signal Processor |
Freescale |
| D/A Converter |
192 kHz / 24-bit |
| A/D Converter |
96 kHz / 24-bit |
