New Class of Pioneer Elite A/V Receivers are Cornerstone of Distinguished Home Theater Design

Compatibility with HDMI 1.3a Ensures Effortless Connectivity to 1080p Audio and Video Components
New York May 9, 2007

Fulfilling the complete high resolution home entertainment experience, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduces four new A/V receivers that deliver high definition audio and video like never before. The Pioneer® Elite® VSX-90TXV, VSX-91TXH, VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH A/V receivers are essential hubs of home theater with superior HDMI connectivity for a host of digital devices. The top three models offer HDMI 1.3a support to handle increased picture and sound demands of new high definition televisions and optical disc players. High resolution powerhouses, the top three models seamlessly pass 1080p 24Hz picture with sophisticated decoding of advanced audio formats Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD^TM Master Audio. The VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH are two of the industry's first receivers to feature Neural-THX® Surround^TM decoding for faithful reproduction of multi-channel surround sound for movies, music and gaming in the home theater environment.

"Pioneer continually answers the call from audio video enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in rich home theater design. Our new line of Elite A/V receivers with HDMI 1.3a connectivity allows consumers to enjoy the benefits of the new technologies being used on music and movie discs," said Dave Bales, marketing manager of audio products for the home entertainment division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. "We're bringing the true essence of high definition emotion to the audience."

To ensure dynamic sound of all connected devices, Pioneer employs industry-leading digital sound processing capabilities including its Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) room tuning technology. All four receivers provide personalized music entertainment options via new compatibility with Sirius® Satellite Radio as well as direct inputs to an iPod® and XM Connect & Play^TM antenna.

High Definition Like Never Before
Setting the benchmark for high definition connectivity, the new Pioneer
Elite A/V receivers unify current and future home theater components
with enhanced audio video scaling and processing to ensure optimum
performance.  The VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH provide definitive home
theater functionality with HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
technology for complete management of multiple CEC-enabled components
with the Pioneer PDP’s remote control. 

Video Processing
The new generation of HDMI, version 1.3a, has more than double the
bandwidth capacity of its predecessors for extremely high speed
transfer of uncompressed high definition video and audio resolutions. 
Designed for emerging 1080p flat panel television and the Blu-ray® Disc
optical format, Pioneer Elite A/V receivers with HDMI 1.3a deliver the
true excitement of high definition entertainment.

The Elite VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH A/V receivers are specifically
engineered for the 1080p world with a Faroudja® video scaler chip that
ensures full 1080p 24Hz performance among high resolution products. 
The VSX-91TXH features an interlace-to-progressive (I/P) signal
converter up to 480p. 

Audio Processing
Leveraging its audio expertise, Pioneer incorporates superb internal
decoding of advanced audio codecs that bring high definition full
circle.  The top three receiver models deliver lossless DTS-HD Master
Audio, Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus multi-channel audio.  The
new formats deliver stellar sound quality using premium Dolby TrueHD
lossless audio and DTS-HD Master Audio.  These receiver models also
include Dolby Digital Plus, a highly flexible audio technology that
delivers outstanding high-definition sound and up to 7.1 channels of
surround sound for a richer, more involving entertainment experience.

The VSX-92 and VSX-94 offer the newest generation of THX technology,
Neural-THX Surround, allows home audiences to experience rich surround
sound the way an audio engineer envisioned an original cinematic, music
or gaming soundtrack would perform. The technology allows for broadcast
content to be transmitted in 2-channel stereo format, and when played
back through a connected device the new receivers are capable of
decoding that content back in to 7.1 multi-channel audio, immersing
listeners in brilliant high resolution sound in their living room.  All
four receivers are THX Select2 Certified, incorporating THX product
design and performance specifications that ensure a superior level of
audio quality and product usability. 

Superb Audio Delivery
All four receivers utilize Pioneer Advanced MCACC room-tuning
feature to upgrade sound quality in any room configuration.  The MCACC
microphone requires quick one-touch activation to optimize the
acoustics in a room by making subtle adjustments to a room’s speakers,
neutralizing the sound field of the listening area and meticulous
fine-tuning for exceptional sonic performance. Utilizing Phase Control
technology, the new receivers can eliminate signal distortion sometimes
caused by low frequency sound sources audio arrives at the listening
position in sync ensuring accurate audio reproduction.

A Variety in Entertainment
Pioneer continues to provide the most robust entertainment connectivity.

• Satellite Radio: All four A/V receivers deliver both SIRIUS and XM
  Satellite Radio crystal clear, digital programming with dual
  connectivity to both a SiriusConnectâ„¢ SC-H1 tune and XM Connect &
  Playâ„¢ antenna (both sold separately; monthly subscription needed).
  Simple control and management of both satellite radio devices is done
  with the receivers’ remote control and full on-screen display
  capability.  HD fans can enjoy select XM music channels in 5.1 surround
  sound via XM HD Surround broadcasts powered by Neural Audio®.
• iPod Audio & Photo: For a truly personal experience, the
  receivers allow direct access and control to personalized music and
  video files from an iPod® via the optional Pioneer IDK-80 universal iPod docking station.  Owners can navigate playlists with the remote control and on-screen display.
• Home Media Gallery Audio: The Elite VSX-94TXH provides audio
  streaming capability of downloaded music from a computer hard drive or
  Internet radio as well as portable USB devices for home networking.  Artist and song information can be viewed with on-screen display capability and controlled with the system’s remote.

Full Custom Installation Ready
All four of the Pioneer Elite A/V receivers are custom-installation as a result of the following features:

• Multi-room, multi-source capabilities allowing a single receiver to serve as the entertainment centerpiece of multiple rooms
• XM and Sirius Satellite Radio programming for secondary zone
• RS232 port for PC and control connectivity (VSX-91TXH, VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH)
• LCD preset/learning remote with preset multi-operation control
• Synchronized high end home theater design with glossy black cosmetics

The VSX-90TXV and VSX-91TXH will be available June 2007 for the
suggested prices of $650 and $1000, respectively.  The VSX-92TXH and
VSX-94TXH will begin shipping August 2007 for the suggested prices of
$1300 and $1600, respectively.