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- Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 1
Instruction Manual VSX-834 AV RECEIVER En Table of contents ≫ Connections ≫ - Connecting Speakers ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting ≫ Appendix ≫ Supplementary Information ≫ Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 2
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ What's in the box 4 Additional Function (Firmware Update) 5 Update Information of the firmware 5 Operation of added new functions 5 Firmware Update Procedure 6 Part Names 8 Front Panel 8 Display 10 Rear Panel 11 Remote Controller 13 - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 3
4. Audio Adjust 78 5. Source 80 6. Hardware 82 7. Miscellaneous 85 AV Adjust 86 Menu operations 86 Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard 88 Operations 88 Troubleshooting When the unit is operating erratically 92 Troubleshooting 93 3 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 4
AAA/R03) (2) 3. Speaker setup microphone (1) • Used during Initial Setup. 4. Indoor FM antenna (1) 5. AM loop antenna (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) *This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory. • Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. • The power cord - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 5
" - "Firmware Update" - "Version" ( Operation of added new functions p85). If functions are added or changed from contents described in the Instruction Manual, see the following reference. Supplementary Information ≫ ❏❏Firmware Update Procedure ( p6) 5 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 6
operations on the unit such as turning the power off. • Prepare a 128 MB or larger USB storage device. The format of USB storage devices supports FAT16 or FAT32 file system format. -- Media inserted into a USB card reader may not be used for this function. -- USB storage devices equipped with - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 7
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Select "7. Miscellaneous" - "Firmware Update" - "Update via USB" with the cursors in order, then press ENTER. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. MCACC 4. Audio Adjust 5. Source 6. Hardware 7. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner 2. Firmware Update 3. - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 8
Part Names Front Panel Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏For details, see ( p9) 8 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 9
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. INPUT SELECTOR dial: Switch the input to be played. 2. 4K indicator: Lights up when doing 4K upscaling or 4K pass through. 3. FL OFF indicator: Lights up when the display is turned off by repeatedly pressing the DIMMER button on the remote controller - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 10
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 1. Lights in the following conditions. : Connected by BLUETOOTH. HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the HDMI input is selected. DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the digital input is selected. 2. Lights according to the type - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 11
Rear Panel Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏For details, see ( p12) 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 12
. 3. POWER OUT port: The power (5 V/1 A) can be supplied to a streaming media player, etc. using a USB cable. ( p33) The playback function is not supported. 4. Power cord 5. DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Input TV or AV component digital audio signals with a digital optical cable or digital - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 13
button: Turns on/off the Sound Retriever function that provides better sound quality for compressed audio. 21. MODE button: Switches between automatic tuning and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p41). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV component is connected to this unit, you can switch - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 14
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 15 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) 35 Connecting Antennas 36 Connecting the Power Cord 37 14 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 15
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting speakers You can select the layout of speakers to be installed from various patterns when using this unit. Use the following flow chart to select the speaker layout that suits your speakers and usage environment. You can check the connection - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 16
Speaker Installation „„5.1 Channel System 23 6 a b 5 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the screen, such as dialogs and vocals. Surround - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 17
„„7.1 Channel System 23 6 a b 5 c 8 a: 22° to 30°, b: 90° to 110°, c: 135° to 150° Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1 4 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( p16) and added surround back speakers. Front speakers output the front stereo sound, - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 18
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5.1.2 Channel System A 5.1.2 Channel System is a speaker layout consisting of the basic 5.1 Channel System ( your speakers and usage environment from the following three types. ❏❏Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p19) ❏❏ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 19
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example 8 7 3´ (0.9 m) or more a b 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 20
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Ceiling Speakers Installation Example 8 8 8 777 c b a This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added top front speakers or top - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 21
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example 8 7 a b 8 7 This is a system with the basic 5.1 channel system ( p16) consisting of front speakers, a center speaker, surround speakers and a powered subwoofer, and added Dolby - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 22
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings Connections „„(Note) Speaker Impedance Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. If any of the speakers to be connected has an impedance of 4 Ω or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance" - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 23
„„Connect the Subwoofer Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ a a Subwoofer cable Connect a powered subwoofer with this unit using a subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack. 23 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 24
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p16). "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p89) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 25
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5.1 Channel System + ZONE B SPEAKER MAIN ROOM (ZONE A) 231 6 5 4 ZONE B 87 MAIN ROOM (ZONE A): This is a basic 5.1 Channel System. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p16). ZONE B: While performing 5.1-ch - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 26
. Be sure to remove the jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of the Bi-Amping supported speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers as well. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p89) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 27
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„7.1 Channel System 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p17). "Speaker Setup" - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 28
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5.1.2 Channel System 8 7 231 6 5 4 This is a combination of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. A front high speaker is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three types for - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 29
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. Speaker Channels 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch FRONT CENTER SURROUND (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 30
via an HDMI cable, and plays the audio of the TV on this unit. To check if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. Does your TV support the ARC function? Yes • To ARC TV ( p31) No • To Non-ARC TV ( p32) 30 Front Panel≫ Rear - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 31
• For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer to the instruction manual of the TV. (*) ARC function: This function transmits the audio signals of the TV the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV 31 Front Panel≫ Rear - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 32
optical cable Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ If the TV does not support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function (*), connect an HDMI cable and digital optical if the TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV 32 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 33
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting Playback Devices Connecting an AV Component with HDMI Jack Mounted This is a connection example of an AV component equipped with an HDMI jack. When connecting with an AV component that conforms to the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 34
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an Audio Component This is a connection example of an audio component. Connect a CD player using a digital coaxial cable or analog audio cable. OR b a a Analog audio cable, b Digital coaxial cable CD 34 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 35
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE B) While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy 2-ch audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 36
Connecting Antennas Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connect the antenna to this unit, and set up the antenna at the best position for listening while receiving radio signals. Attach the indoor FM antenna to the wall using push pins or adhesive tape. b (North American models) ( - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 37
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting the Power Cord Connect the power cord after all the connections are completed. a Power cord a 37 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 38
Playback AV Component Playback BLUETOOTH® Playback Listening To the AM/FM Radio ZONE B Playback Convenience functions Listening Mode Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 39 40 41 46 48 53 38 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 39
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ AV Component Playback You can play the audio from AV components, such as Blu-ray disc players through this unit. Basic Operations TV's REMOTE INPUT Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. 1. Switch the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 40
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ BLUETOOTH® Playback You can wirelessly play the audio on a BLUETOOTH-enabled device, such as a smartphone. Basic Operations Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Pairing 1. When you press the BLUETOOTH button, "Now Pairing..." is - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 41
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening To the AM/FM Radio You can receive AM and FM radio stations on this unit with the built-in tuner. Tuning into a Radio Station Perform the following procedure when this unit is on. Tuning Automatically 1. Press TUNER repeatedly to select - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 42
, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. Tuning Manually Note that if you tune manually, the reception for FM broadcasts will be monaural rather than stereo, irrespective of the sensitivity of the reception. 1. Press - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 43
Presetting a Radio Station Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Registration Procedure You can preset up to 40 of your favorite AM/FM radio stations. After tuning in to the AM/FM radio station you want to register, perform the following procedure. 1. Press +Fav so that the preset number - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 44
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Selecting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select a preset number. Deleting a Preset Radio Station 1. Press TUNER. 2. Press the cursors / to select the preset number to delete. 3. After pressing +Fav, press CLEAR while - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 45
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a method of transmitting data in FM radio signals. In regions where RDS can be used, when you tune in to a radio station broadcasting program information, the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 46
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ZONE B Playback While performing playback in the main room (ZONE A), you can enjoy the audio of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time. Playing Back 1. Press ZONE A/B to select an audio output destination. • ZONE A: Outputs - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 47
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3. If the unit is connected to the pre-main amplifier in the separate room, adjust the volume on the pre-main amplifier. If the unit is connected to the power amplifier or ZONE speaker in the separate room, adjust the volume on the remote controller. • - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 48
Convenience functions Using PERSONAL PRESET Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Registration You can register settings ( p49) such as the current input selector and listening mode with the three PERSONAL PRESET buttons, and call a registered setting in a single operation. e.g.) Pressing - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 49
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Settings that can be registered The following settings can be registered with PERSONAL PRESET. -- Input selector (AM/FM radio stations can also be registered.) -- Listening mode -- Volume level (Upper limit "-32 dB") -- Output destination (Zone) -- - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 50
Adjusting the tone Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Adjusting TREBLE/BASS You can adjust the sound quality of the speakers. 1. Press TONE repeatedly to select Treble or Bass and adjust the content. Treble: Enhances or moderates the high-tone range of the speakers. Bass: Enhances or - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 51
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 2. Press + or - to adjust the level between "-15.0 dB" and "+12.0 dB". • If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses. 51 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 52
Sleep Timer Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ You can allow the unit to enter standby automatically when the specified time has elapsed. Press SLEEP button on the remote controller to select the time from "30 min", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 53
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode You can change the listening mode during play by pressing repeatedly "AUTO/DIRECT", "SURR", or "STEREO". Selecting a Listening mode • Each of AUTO/DIRECT, SURR, and STEREO buttons stores the listening mode that was selected last. If - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 54
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„AUTO/DIRECT button Press repeatedly and the listening modes suited to the input signal are switched between "Auto Surround", "Direct", and "Pure Direct". After selecting one of them, "Auto Surround" (or "Direct" or "Pure Direct") is displayed, then - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 55
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Checking the input format and listening mode Pressing button on the remote controller or STATUS button on the main unit repeatedly will switch the display of the main unit in the following order. • When using a BLUETOOTH connection, press the STATUS - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 56
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch DD (Dolby Audio - DD) (*1) (*1) DD+ (Dolby Audio - DD+) (*1) - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 57
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening mode DTS ES Discrete (DTS-ES Discrete) ES Matrix (DTS-ES Matrix) DTS 96/24 DTS-HD HR (DTS-HD High Resolution) DTS-HD Master (DTS-HD Master Audio) DTS Express DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X PCM DSD Direct Pure Direct Stereo Mono Ext.Mono Ext - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 58
of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. „„ Atmos (Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.) Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in Dolby Atmos audio in real-time and outputs it from appropriate - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 59
to give clarity to voices and create a realistic acoustic image. „„DSD This mode is suitable for playing sources recorded in DSD. • This unit supports the DSD signal input from the HDMI input terminal. However, depending on the connected player, better sound may be obtained by setting the output on - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 60
on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 7.1 channels with additional channels such as the surround back channel. It also supports low bit rates. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 61
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ • This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p77) is set to "Off" (Default: On). „„DTS:X This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the DTS:X audio format. The DTS:X audio format is a combination of the mixing method - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 62
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You can select a variety of listening modes according to the audio format of the signal to be input. • The Stereo mode can be selected with any audio format. • When analog signals are being input in the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 63
Format Listening Mode Atmos*1 Stereo Atmos Classical Unplugged Ent.Show Drama Ext.Stereo Ext.Mono F.S.Surround*2 *1 With the firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc., you can select the DD+ or DTHD listening mode when surround back speakers or height speakers are not connected - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 64
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DD+ Stereo DD+*1 *2 *3 DSur Classical*4 Unplugged*4 Ent.Show*4 Drama*4 Ext.Stereo*5 Ext.Mono*5 F.S.Surround*6 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 65
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS Express Stereo DTS Express*1 *2 DTS Neural:X*3 DTS Virtual:X*4 *5 Classical*6 Unplugged*6 Ent.Show*6 Drama*6 Ext.Stereo*7 Ext.Mono*7 F.S.Surround*4 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is 2 ch. *2 A - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 66
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Format Listening Mode DTS-ES Stereo DTS*1 ES Matrix*2 ES Discrete*2 DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X*3 *4 Classical*5 Unplugged*5 Ent.Show*5 Drama*5 Ext.Stereo*6 Ext.Mono*6 F.S.Surround*3 *1 This can only be selected when no surround - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 67
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setup Menu Menu list You can configure advanced settings to have a more enjoyable experience with this unit. For operation details, refer to "Menu operations" ( p69). 1. Input/Output 1. TV Out / OSD Make settings for TV output and On-Screen - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 68
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Source 1. Input Volume Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices p80 Absorber connected to this unit. 2. Name Edit Set an easy name for each input. p80 3. Audio Select Select the priority - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 69
Menu operations Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Use the on-screen displays (OSD) that appear on the TV to make the settings. Press on the remote controller to display the Setup menu. Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. MCACC 4. Audio Adjust 5. Source 6. Hardware 7. - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 70
OSD On Screen Saver 3 minutes Setting Details When using a TV that supports 4K, video signals input at 1080p can be automatically upscaled to 4K ": When this function is to be used • Select "Off" if your TV does not support 4K. When you have set "1080p -> 4K Upscaling" to "Auto", you can select - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 71
COAXIAL", "OPTICAL" : Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the CD input selector. "COAXIAL", "OPTICAL" : Assign a desired DIGITAL IN jack to the TV input selector. • Supported sampling rates for PCM signals (stereo, mono) from a digital input are 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz/16 bit, 20 - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 72
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5. Input Skip You can skip inputs to which nothing is connected when selecting them with the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the main unit. Setting Item BD/DVD GAME CBL/SAT STRM BOX AUX CD TV TUNER BLUETOOTH Default Value Use Use Use Use Use Use Use Use Use - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 73
"6 ohms or above": When the connected speakers all have 6 Ω or more impedance • For impedance, check the indications on the back of the speakers or their instruction manual. 73 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 74
"Front" will be fixed to "Large" and the low pitched range of the other channels will be output from the front speakers. Refer to the instruction manual of your speakers to make the setting. Set the low range capabilities for each channel by setting either small or large. "Small": For small speakers - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 75
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Double Bass Default Value On Setting Details This can be selected only when "Configuration" - "Subwoofer" is set to "Yes" and "Front" is set to "Large". Boost bass output by feeding bass sounds from the front left and right, and center - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 76
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„4. Channel Level Adjust the volume level of each speaker. Setting Item Front Left Center Front Right Height Left Height Right Surround Right Surr Back Right Surr Back Left Default Value 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB 0.0 dB - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 77
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„5. Dolby Enabled Speaker Change the settings of Dolby Enabled Speakers. Setting Item Default Value Dolby Enabled 6.0 ft/1.80 m Speaker to Ceiling Reflex Optimizer Off Setting Details Set the distance between the Dolby Enabled Speaker and the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 78
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 2. Place the supplied speaker setup microphone in the listening position, and connect to the SETUP MIC jack on the main unit. SETUP MIC When putting the speaker setup microphone on a tripod, refer to the illustration when putting it in place. 3. - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 79
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„2. Dolby Change the setting of when Dolby signals are input. Setting Item Loudness Management Center Spread* Default Value On Off Setting Details When playing Dolby TrueHD, enable the dialog normalization function which keeps the volume of dialog - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 80
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Source „„1. Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume level when there are differences in volume level among multiple devices connected to this unit. Select the input selector to make the setting. Setting Item Input Volume Absorber Default Value - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 81
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„3. Audio Select Select the priority for input selection when multiple audio sources are connected to one input selector, for example, connections to both the "BD/DVD" HDMI IN jack and the "BD/DVD" AUDIO IN jack. The setting can be separately set to - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 82
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Hardware „„1. HDMI Change the settings of the HDMI function. Setting Item HDMI CEC Default Value Off Setting Details Setting this to "On" enables the input selection link and other link functions with HDMI-connected CECcompatible device. "On": - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 83
-enabled device. "Off": The function is disabled. • If the input is not switched automatically, set to "Off" and change the input manually. Auto Reconnect On This function automatically reconnects to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected last when you change the input to - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 84
enabled device in advance. For information on how to clear the pairing information, refer to the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device's instruction manual. Displays the name of the BLUETOOTH wireless technology enabled device connected to the unit. • The name is not displayed when "Status - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 85
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 7. Miscellaneous „„1. Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner. Setting Item AM/FM Frequency Step (North American models) AM Frequency Step (European, Australian and Asian models) Default Value 10 kHz/0.2 MHz 9 kHz Setting Details Select a - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 86
AV Adjust Menu operations Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ You can quickly adjust the settings you frequently use, such as tone adjustments, etc. You can make the settings on the TV screen while playing something. Press on the remote controller to display the AV Adjust menu. AV - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 87
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„Audio Sound Retriever: Improve the quality of the compressed audio. Playback sound of lossy compressed files such as MP3 will be improved. The setting can be separately set to each input selector. The setting is effective in the signals of 48 kHz or - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 88
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Initial Setup with Auto Start-up Wizard Operations TV's REMOTE INPUT TV Inputs TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 When you turn the unit on for the first time after purchase, the Initial Setup screen is automatically displayed on the TV to allow you to make - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 89
speaker to confirm the connection. Selecting each speaker with the cursors / will output the test tone. Press ENTER after confirmation. 4. If there is no problem with the speaker connection, select "Next" and press ENTER. To return to "Speaker Setup", select "Back to Speaker Setup" and press ENTER - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 90
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„3. ARC Setup To connect with an ARC-compatible TV, select "Yes". The ARC setting on this unit turns on, and you can listen to the TV's audio through this unit. • If you select "Yes", the HDMI CEC function is enabled and power consumption increases - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 91
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting „„Tuner 97 „„BLUETOOTH function 97 Before starting the procedure „„ZONE B function 98 Problems may be solved by simply turning the power on/off or disconnecting/ connecting the power cord, which is easier than working on the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 92
and then restart the unit. (The settings on this unit are kept.) If the problem persists after restarting the unit, unplug and plug the power cords or HDMI cable of the factory default at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 93
Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Troubleshooting „„Power ❏❏When the power from the outlet immediately, and contact the dealer or our company's Support. „„Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone is no problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ( p84) 93 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 94
the terminal to which the TV is connected. • If the TV does not support the ARC function, along with the connection by an HDMI cable, connect the output setting on the connected device. On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may be off. • For some DVD-Video discs, - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 95
controller several times to switch the display of the main unit, and you can check the input format. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot select a desired listening mode • Depending on the connection status of the speaker, some listening modes - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 96
a TV. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. this case, the TV does not support the resolution of the video input from to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual. • When connecting a Sharp brand player or recorder to the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 97
the BLUETOOTH-enabled device may be effective. • BLUETOOTH-enabled devices must support the A2DP profile. • Because a radio wave interference will occur, BLUETOOTH connection may not be possible. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ❏❏Cannot connect with - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 98
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„ZONE B function ❏❏Cannot ZONE B-output the audio of externally connected AV components • To output audio to ZONE B, set the audio output destination to "ZONE A+B" or "ZONE B". „„Remote Controller • Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 99
AV components can be transmitted to the TV. 3D: You can transmit 3D video signals from AV components to the TV. 4K: This unit supports 4K (3840×2160p) and 4K SMPTE (4096×2160p) video signals. Lip Sync: This setting automatically corrects desynchronization between the video and audio signals based - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 100
Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express DSD: Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz Your Blu-ray Disc/DVD player must also support the HDMI output of the above audio formats. Supported resolutions HDMI IN1 to IN4: • Copyright protection technology: HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2 • Color space (Color - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 101
Ratio 109 dB (IHF-A, LINE IN, SP OUT) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω - 16 Ω Headphone Rated Output 80 mW + 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Supported impedance of Headphones 8 Ω - 600 Ω Headphones Frequency Response 10 Hz - 100 kHz „„Tuner Section FM Tuning Frequency Range 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz (North American - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 102
-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS Express, DSD (PCM Conversion Input), PCM HDCP version 2.2 Maximum Video Resolution 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4) „„Supported input resolutions HDMI input 4K, 1080p/24, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p/576p • The output from the HDMI OUT jack to the TV is the same - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 103
≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„Audio Outputs Analog ZONE B PRE/LINE OUT 2 SUBWOOFER PRE OUT Speaker Outputs FRONT L/R (North American models support banana plugs.), CENTER, SURROUND L/R, SURROUND BACK L/R or ZONE B L/R Phones PHONES (Front, ø6.3 mm, 1/4") „„Others Setup Mic: 1 (Front) USB: 1 (Power - Pioneer VSX-834 AV Receiver | Instruction Manual English - Page 104
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