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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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 2
Firmware Update Procedure 6 Part Names 8 Front Panel 8 Display 10 Rear Panel 11 Remote Controller 13 Connections Connecting speakers 15 Speaker Installation 16 Speaker Connections and "Speaker Setup" Settings 22 Speaker the Power Cord 37 Playback AV Component Playback 39 Basic - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 3
69 1. Input/Output Assign 70 2. Speaker 73 3. MCACC 77 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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 4
Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Main unit (1) 2. Remote controller (RC-971R) (1), Batteries (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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 5
product, press the button on the remote controller, and refer to "7. Miscellaneous" - "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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 6
Updating the Firmware via USB • While updating the firmware, do not do the following: -- Disconnecting and reconnecting cables, USB storage device, speaker setup the security function are not supported. -- USB hubs and USB devices equipped with the hub function are not supported. Do not connect these - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 7
Setup 1. Input/Output Assign 2. Speaker 3. MCACC 4. Audio Adjust 5. Source 6. Hardware 7. Miscellaneous 1. Tuner 2. Firmware Update 3. Initial Setup The process is completed, and your firmware is updated to the latest version. • Do not use on the remote controller. If an Error Message is Displayed - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 9
the listening mode. ( p53) 9. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the remote controller is within about 16´/5 m, "BLUETOOTH". 17. SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected. ( p78, 89) 9 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 10
Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Display 1 2 , Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS broadcasting. TUNED: Receiving AM/FM radio. STEREO: Receiving FM stereo. SLEEP: Sleep when adjusting the volume. 9. Speaker/Channel display: Displays the output channel that corresponds to the selected - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 11
Rear Panel Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ ❏❏For details, see ( p12) 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 12
subwoofer cable. Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. 10. SPEAKERS terminals: Connect speakers with speaker cables. (FRONT L/R terminals of North American models support banana plugs.) 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 13
Remote Controller Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup 8. TONE/DIALOG/SW buttons: Adjusts the sound quality of the speakers and volume level of the subwoofer. ( p50) 9. LISTENING and manual tuning for AM/FM stations ( p41). Also, when an HDMI CEC function-enabled AV - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 14
≫ 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≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 15
check the connection method and default settings. Use height speakers? Yes • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p24) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p25) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p26) • 7.1 Channel System ( p27) 15 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 16
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 speakers create the back sound field - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 17
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, and a center speaker outputs the sound of the center of the - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 | 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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 20
≫ 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 middle speakers or top rear speakers - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 21
≫ 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 enabled speakers (front) or - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 22
or more and less than 6 Ω, set "Speaker Impedance" to "4 ohms" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p88). When setting "Speaker Impedance" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Speaker Impedance" ( p73) to "4 ohms". „„Connect the - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 23
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≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 24
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 Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 25
of the same source in the separate room (ZONE B) at the same time. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p89) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1 ch Yes - - Yes Variable 6 ohms or above Select how many - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 26
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 Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1 ch Yes - - No Fixed - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 27
and added surround back speakers. For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p17). "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p89) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 7.1 ch Yes - - No - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 28
Installation Example ( p20) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p21) "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p89) Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Speaker Impedance 5.1.2 ch Yes Front High No Fixed - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 29
≫ 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 ZONE SPEAKER. SURROUND - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 30
on whether the TV supports the ARC (Audio Return Channel) function or not. The ARC function transmits the audio signals of the TV 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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 31
are required in the Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed. Pres on the remote controller, and set "6. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" to "On". ( p83) • For detailed settings for TV connection, CEC function and audio output, refer to the instruction manual of the TV. (*) ARC - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 32
b Digital 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 cable TV supports the ARC function, refer to the instruction manual of the TV, etc. TV 32 Front Panel≫ Rear - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 33
the HDMI Standby Through function that can transmit video and audio signals of the AV component to the TV even if this unit is in standby mode. Also Setup" in Initial Setup ( p88). If "No, Skip" is selected, settings are required in the Setup menu after Initial Setup is completed. Press on the remote - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 34
≫ 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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 35
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (ZONE B "Variable" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p88). When setting "Zone B Output Level" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 40
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ BLUETOOTH® Playback You can wirelessly Pairing..." is displayed on this unit's display, and the pairing mode is enabled. Pioneer VSX-834 XXX 2. Enable (turn on) the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH-enabled device, and Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 an FM radio station, the "STEREO" indicator lights up. TUNER / // ENTER MODE 41 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 42
≫ Setup ≫ When FM broadcasts reception is poor: Perform the procedure for "Tuning Manually" ( p42). Note that if you tune manually, 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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 steps to register your favorite AM/FM radio stations. TUNER / // ENTER CLEAR +Fav 43 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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. display disappears. ❏❏Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) ( p45) 44 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 45
Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Using reception, "None" is displayed. 2. Press the cursors / on the remote controller to select the Program Type you want to search for, and blinks on the display. Pressing the ENTER button in this state will receive that station. If you don't press the ENTER button, the unit - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 room (ZONE B). "A" and "B" on the display of the main unit light up. 2. Start play on the AV component. ZONE A/B 46 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 47
the power amplifier, set "Zone B Output Level" to "Variable" for "Speaker Setup" in the Initial Setup section ( p88). When setting "Zone B Output Level" from the Setup menu, press on the remote controller, and set "2. Speaker" - "Configuration" - "Zone B Output Level" ( p73) to "Variable". If it is - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 48
PERSONAL PRESET Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Registration You can register settings ( p49 PERSONAL PRESET button will automatically switch the input selector to "TUNER" to receive the registered station. Also, the listening mode and volume level are Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 49
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Settings that can be registered The following settings can registered settings 1. Press , select "1. Input/Output Assign" - "PERSONAL PRESET Information" on the Setup menu ( p72), and press ENTER. 2. The registered settings are displayed in the list. • - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 50
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 moderates the low-tone range of the speakers speaker - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 52
", "60 min" and "90 min". "Off": The unit does not automatically enter standby mode. You can also set this by pressing the button on the remote controller and selecting "6. Hardware" - "Power Management" - "Sleep Timer" ( p84) on the Setup menu. 52 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 to "Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes" ( p62). AUTO/DIRECT SURR STEREO 53 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 54
≫ Setup ≫ (DTS for multichannel input signals, Stereo for 2 channel input signals, etc.) and an indicator such as original sound. In this case, the speaker calibration made with MCACC is invalid. „„STEREO button You " mode to playback only from the front speakers and subwoofer. For details on the effects - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 a few seconds. Sampling frequency Input signal resolution 55 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 56
Setup ≫ Speaker Layouts and Selectable Listening Modes See the following table for selectable listening modes for each speaker layout. Listening mode Speaker (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 4.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 5.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 56 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 57
Setup channels of input signals. *2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output from height speakers. *4: Output only from front speakers. *5: Output only from front speakers and center speaker (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) (*4) (*5) 57 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 58
Firmware Update)" ( p5). In alphabetical order „„Classical Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. „„ Atmos (Firmware version before supporting "Speaker Virtualizer - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 59
on the player to Bitstream output. „„ DSur (Dolby Audio - Surr) (Firmware version before supporting DSur 2.0, etc.) This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback according to the configuration of the connected speakers by expanding the input signals from 2 ch or 5.1 ch to - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 60
24 bit is supported for 5.1 ch. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output. „„DTS Neural:X This listening mode expands actual channels to more channels for playback to suit the configuration of the connected speakers by - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 61
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 based on traditional channel speakers - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 62
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Input Formats and Selectable Listening Modes You when height speakers are installed. *4 Surround speakers or height speakers need to be installed. *5 A center speaker, surround speakers, or height speakers need to be installed. ❏❏Speaker Layouts and - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 63
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. *2 Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off". Input Format - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 64
≫ 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 be - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 65
≫ 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 center speaker or surround speakers - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 66
≫ 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 back speaker is connected - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 67
optimal volume level and p77 crossover frequency. 2. MCACC Data Check Confirm the number of channels of the connected speakers and the contents and values of setting p78 items of each speaker. 4. Audio Adjust 1. Dual Mono / Mono Change the settings of multiplex audio playback. p78 2. Dolby - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 68
Tuner Change the frequency step for the tuner. p85 2. Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. p85 3. Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu. p85 4. Lock Lock the Setup menu so that the settings cannot be changed. p85 68 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 69
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. Miscellaneous 1. TV Out / OSD 2. HDMI Input 3. Digital Audio Input 4. Analog - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 70
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 1. Input/Output Assign „„1. TV Out used "Auto": 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 the degree first. 70 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 71
≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„3. Digital Audio Input Change 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, 71 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 "Name Edit". If the name is not set, the frequency of the radio station is displayed instead. 72 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 73
"4 ohms": When any of the connected speakers have 4 Ω or more to less than 6 Ω impedance "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 | Instruction Manual English - Page 74
to "No", "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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 75
and the listening position. Specify the distance between each speaker and the listening position. • Default values vary depending on the regions. • The unit of distance can be changed by pressing the MODE button on the remote controller. When using the unit "feet", the setting is available in - Pioneer VSX-834 | 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 each time you change the value. Select the desired level. 76 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 77
Zone B Speaker Zone B Output Level Bi -Amp 7.1 ch Yes - - - - - Fixed No Select how many speakers you have. ENTER Next The image on the screen changes as you choose the number of channels in "Speaker Channels", so refer to it when performing the settings. 77 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 78
is displayed. Press the cursors / on the remote controller to check the settings. Press ENTER when "Save" is selected to save the settings. 7. Disconnect the speaker setup microphone. „„2. MCACC Data Check You can check the number of speaker channels connected and the content and values you have - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 79
Setup front channel when speaker settings, "Off" is applied. * This function will become unavailable for selection if the firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product production process. For details of firmware update, see "Additional Function (Firmware Update Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 80
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 5. Source „„1. Input Volume Absorber Adjust the volume entered, select "OK", and press ENTER. • To name a preset radio station, press TUNER on the remote controller, select AM/FM, and select the preset number. • This cannot be set if the "BLUETOOTH" - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 81
≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ „„3. Audio Select Select the compatible TV. • This item can be selected only when "6. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "Audio Return Channel" is set to "On" and also the "TV" input is selected. "HDMI": When giving priority selected. 81 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 82
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 6. Hardware „„1. HDMI Change the this setting is "On" and audio is output from the TV speakers, audio will be output also from the speakers connected to this unit. To output audio from only either of (Eco)". 82 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 83
≫ Setup ≫ Setting Item Audio TV Out Audio Return Channel Auto Delay Default Value Off Off On Setting Details You can enjoy audio through the speakers of switched automatically, set to "Off" and change the input manually. Auto Reconnect On This function automatically reconnects to the ≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 84
Setup ≫ Setting Item Pairing Information Device Status Default Value - - Setting Details You can initialize the pairing information saved on this unit. Pressing ENTER when "Clear" is displayed initializes wireless technology enabled device's instruction manual. Displays the name of Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 85
„„2. Firmware Update Change the settings for Firmware Update. Setting Item Version Update via USB Default Value - Setting Details The current firmware version is displayed. Press ENTER to select when updating the firmware via USB. „„3. Initial Setup Make the initial setup from the setup menu - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 86
≫ 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 Adjust HDMI Audio MCACC Level Sound Delay Audio Return Channel - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 87
speaker level of the center speaker while listening to the sound. Subwoofer: Adjust the speaker level of the subwoofer while listening to the sound. • If you set the unit to the standby mode, the adjustments you made will be restored to the previous statuses. 87 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 88
the cursors / and press ENTER. • Select the item with the cursors of the remote controller, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. To return to the previous screen, press . • If you have terminated the Initial Setup halfway, turn this unit to standby mode. Then turning the power on again can - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 89
- "Initial Setup", and press ENTER. „„1. Speaker Setup 1. Select the connected speaker configuration, and press ENTER. Note that the image on the screen changes each time you select the number of channels in "Speaker Channels". Speaker Setup Speaker Channels Subwoofer Height Speaker Zone B Speaker - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 90
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 during standby. 90 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 91
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 connection, „„Remote AV receiver - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 92
≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ When the unit is operating erratically ❏❏Try restarting the unit Restarting this unit may solve the problem. After turning at the time of purchase. This may solve the problem. If the unit is reset, your settings are restored to the default values. Be Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 93
's Support. „„Audio • Make sure that the speaker setup microphone Setup menu is set to "On", no sound is played if signals other than PCM are input. Change the setting to Off. Check the following if the problem persists after you have confirmed the above. ( p84) 93 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 94
On some game consoles, such as those supporting DVD, the default setting may be off. • For Speaker Cables" ( p22) to see if the speaker connections have been made correctly. Settings for the speaker connection environment need to be made in "Speaker Setup" in Initial Setup. Check "Initial Setup - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 95
Setup ≫ ❏❏The beginning of audio received Press on the remote controller several times to switch 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 may not be selected. Refer to "Speaker - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 96
problem AV Adjust". „„Linked operation ❏❏HDMI linked operation does not work with CEC-compliant devices, such as a TV • In the Setup menu of the unit, set "6. Hardware" - "HDMI" - "HDMI CEC" to "On". • It is also necessary to set HDMI linking on the CEC-compliant device. Check the instruction manual - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 97
Setup ≫ „„Tuner ❏❏Poor reception or much noise • Recheck the antenna connection. • Move the antenna away from the speaker • BLUETOOTH-enabled devices must support the A2DP profile. • Because the following if the problem persists after you have device, the Send/Receive selector switch may be - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 98
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 case, make the settings in "2. Speaker" - "Distance" in the Setup menu. ❏❏Midnight function does not work - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 99
volume of this unit using the remote controller of a TV, and automatically Sharp brand television) ARC (Audio Return Channel): By connecting an ARC-compliant TV with 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 - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 100
≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Supported Audio Formats 2 ch linear PCM: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit Multi-channel linear PCM: Maximum 7.1 channels, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz (12 bit), YCbCr4:2:0 (8/10/12 bit) 100 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 101
Setup ≫ General Specifications „„Amplifier Section Rated Output Power (FTC) (North American) With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20-20,000 Hz; rated 80 watts per channel OUT) Speaker Impedance 4 Ω - 16 Ω Headphone Rated Output 80 mW + 80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Supported impedance Remote≫ - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 102
Setup ≫ Supported (CBL/SAT), IN4 (STRM BOX) Output OUT Supported Audio Return Channel, 3D, 4K 60 Hz, 6G, HDR10, Video Resolution 4K 60 Hz (YCbCr 4:4:4) „„Supported input resolutions HDMI input 4K, 1080p/24, 1080p the input. When using a TV that supports 4K, 1080p HDMI video signals can also be - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 103
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 supply only, 1.0 A) Specifications and - Pioneer VSX-834 | Instruction Manual English - Page 104
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Instruction
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Table of contents
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Connections
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- Connecting Speakers
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Playback
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Setup
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Troubleshooting
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Supplementary Information
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