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Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing The VSX-933 is compatible with 5.2.2ch configuration of the latest theater sound platform, Dolby Atmos®. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs including DTS formats can now be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound. Dolby Atmos 5.2.2ch Speaker System DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. Since DTS:X can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required. Experience an immersive soundscape with incredibly rich and life-like audio. Other audio codecs including Dolby formats can now be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound. DTS:X 5.2.2ch Speaker System Next Generation Video Standard Ready The VSX-933 supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. By connecting a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What's more, all HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection. HDR Dynamic Range Expansion Image No HDR With HDR For illustration purpose only MCACC Auto Room Tuning Create the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneer's MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), developed with the expertise of professional recording studios. With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalzes response. Before Calibration Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all uneven. After Calibration Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and frequency response are all equalized. SET-UP MIC The sound field is automatically measured using the supplied mic. Calibration Speaker sizes and number of speakers are automatically detected. SET-UP MIC Integrated Technologies VSX-933 UPC: 889951001232 Synchronized Sound with Phase Control As an innovative solution for the phase lag between the subwoofer and the main channel speakers caused by the bass management filter, Phase Control compensates the delayed bass to improve sound synchronization. Phase Control Off Perceived synthetic sound (in black) Main Channel LFE Channel (From subwoofer) Phase shift Phase Control On Main Channel Cancellation occurs between main and LFE channels Perceived synthetic sound (in green) LFE Channel (From subwoofer) Matching phase Free from cancellation Powerful and accurate bass Reflex Optimizer When using Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, high directivity sound from the unit reflects off the ceiling, while low directivity sound directly reaches the ears. The different pathways cause a phase shift, making the sound feel uncomfortable. The Reflex Optimizer which uses the Phase Control technology adjusts this shift, and improves the localization of the sound image by aligning the frequencies with those of the floor speakers, creating the ideal reproduction environment. Before After Multi-room Audio Offers a Variety of Ways to Enjoy Music FlareConnect™* shares audio from network and external audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into the Pioneer Remote App**. * External audio inputs supporting FlareConnect may differ depending on model. For details, please visit http://pioneer-audiovisual.com/flareconnect/ ** Download free from the App Store or Google Play. Chromecast built-in The VSX-933 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecastenabled apps running on your personal device-iPhone, iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows laptop, and Chromebook™. The VSX-933 also works with Google Assistant, so you can give voice commands via Google Assistant built-in devices such as Google Home to operate the AV receiver without lifting a finger. Discover Chromecast-enabled apps at google.com/cast/apps. DTS Play-Fi® DTS Play-Fi wirelessly streams any audio content from any compatible mobile device to the VSX-933 and DTS Play-Fi compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system in your home. You can stream different sources to different speakers at the same time from the Pioneer Music Control App*. * Download free from the App Store or Google Play. •PIONEER, MCACC, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, and the logos are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. •The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. •Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. •For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS:X, the DTS:X logo, PlayFi, and the Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. •AirPlay, iPad, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •IOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. •Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. •"x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. used with permission. •Spotify and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spotify Group, registered in the U.S. and other countries. •The product with the Hi-Res Audio logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. •Google, Google Play, Android, Chromecast built-in, and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is not available in certain languages or countries. •Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Ultra HD Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. •Amazon, Amazon Music, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. © 2018 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.

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© 2018 Onkyo & Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Dolby Atmos
®
/Dolby Surround Upmixing
The VSX-933 is compatible with 5.2.2ch
configuration of the latest theater sound
platform, Dolby Atmos
®
. You can reproduce
object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic
three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio
codecs including DTS formats can now be upmixed using Dolby Surround for
enjoying 3D surround sound.
DTS:X
®
/DTS Neural:X Upmixing
DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that
leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive
and interactive audio experiences. Since DTS:X can
automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no
specific speaker layout is required. Experience an immersive soundscape with
incredibly rich and life-like audio. Other audio codecs including Dolby formats
can now be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound.
Next Generation Video Standard Ready
The VSX-933 supports pass-through for
HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby
Vision signals. By connecting a compatible
source device, you can enjoy these latest video
standards on a compatible display. What’s more, all HDMI terminals support
4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Color Gamut (BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will
have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium
content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection.
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
Create the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneer’s MCACC
(Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), developed with
the expertise of professional recording studios. With the custom
microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker
size, level and distance, and equalzes response.
Synchronized Sound with Phase Control
As an innovative solution for the phase lag between the subwoofer
and the main channel speakers caused by the bass management
filter, Phase Control compensates the delayed bass to improve
sound synchronization.
Reflex Optimizer
When using Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers, high
directivity sound from the unit reflects off the ceiling,
while low directivity sound directly reaches the ears.
The different pathways cause a phase shift, making
the sound feel uncomfortable. The Reflex Optimizer
which uses the Phase Control technology adjusts this
shift, and improves the localization of the sound image
by aligning the frequencies with those of the floor
speakers, creating the ideal reproduction environment.
Multi-room Audio Offers a Variety of Ways to Enjoy Music
FlareConnect™* shares audio from network and
external audio input sources between compatible
components. Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of
LP records, CDs, network music services, and more
with supported components and speaker systems.
Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback
management across the home are built into the
Pioneer Remote App**.
* External audio inputs supporting FlareConnect may differ depending on model. For
details, please visit
http://pioneer-audiovisual.com/flareconnect/
** Download free from the App Store or Google Play.
Chromecast built-in
The VSX-933 comes with Chromecast built-in, so you can
use your mobile device to stream your favorite music,
radio, or podcasts to your speaker. You can control the
audio from anywhere in the house using Chromecast-
enabled apps running on your personal device—iPhone,
iPad, Android phone and tablet, Mac and Windows
laptop, and Chromebook™. The VSX-933 also works with Google Assistant,
so you can give voice commands via Google Assistant built-in devices such
as Google Home to operate the AV receiver without lifting a finger. Discover
Chromecast-enabled apps at google.com/cast/apps.
DTS Play-Fi
®
DTS Play-Fi
wirelessly streams any audio content from any
compatible mobile device to the VSX-933 and DTS Play-Fi
compatible audio systems, creating a multi-room system
in your home. You can stream different sources to different
speakers at the same time from the Pioneer Music Control App*.
* Download free from the App Store or Google Play.
Dolby Atmos 5.2.2ch Speaker System
DTS:X 5.2.2ch Speaker System
HDR Dynamic Range Expansion Image
No HDR
With HDR
For illustration purpose only
Calibration
After Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and
frequency response are all equalized.
Before Calibration
Speaker distance, sound pressure level, and
frequency response are all uneven.
The sound field is automatically
measured using the supplied mic.
Speaker sizes and number of
speakers are automatically detected.
SET-UP
MIC
SET-UP
MIC
Phase Control On
Phase Control Off
Main Channel
LFE Channel
(From subwoofer)
Main Channel
LFE Channel
(From subwoofer)
Perceived
synthetic sound
(in green)
Perceived
synthetic sound
(in black)
Free from
cancellation
Powerful and accurate bass
Cancellation occurs
between main and LFE channels
Matching phase
Phase shift
Before
After
•PIONEER, MCACC, Phase Control, Advanced Sound Retriever, and the logos are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation, and are used under license. •The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. •Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision, and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. •For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS:X, the DTS:X logo, Play-
Fi, and the Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. •AirPlay, iPad, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. •AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. The AirPlay logo is a trademark of Apple
Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •IOS is a trademark on which Cisco holds the trademark right in the US and certain other countries. •Wi-Fi
®
is a registered trademark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •The
Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. •”x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation. •Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. used with permission. •Spotify and the Spotify logo are trademarks of the Spotify
Group, registered in the U.S. and other countries. •The product with the Hi-Res Audio logo is conformed to Hi-Res Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. The logo is used under license from Japan Audio Soci-
ety. •Google, Google Play, Android, Chromecast built-in, and Chromebook are trademarks of Google LLC.
The Google Assistant requires an internet connection and is not available in certain languages or countries.
•Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Ultra HD Blu-ray™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. •Amazon, Amazon Music, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
VSX-933 UPC: 889951001232
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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