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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions VSX- VSX- AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 CAUTION Operating Environment Voltage selector TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT Operating environment temperature and humidity: VSX-830 only REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear PARTS INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 04 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) Connecting your equipment ............................38 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Rear panel ..................................38 Contents Determining the speakers’...
  • Page 4 Resetting the remote control settings ..........................95 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ....................130 Controlling components ..............................96 Cleaning the unit ................................130 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ...........................130 12 The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu Glossary ...................................131 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu......99 Features index .................................133...
  • Page 5 Flow of settings on the receiver Using the AVNavigator functions (page 49 MCACC speaker settings Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 57 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- The Input Setup menu (page 59 ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 6 　 　 Before you start 　 Features ............................7 Checking what’s in the box ......................9 Installing the receiver ........................10 　 Loading the batteries ........................10 Operating range of remote control unit ..................10...

  • Page 7: Features

    Before you start 　 Video Features 　 Ultra HD (with 4K/60p video support) - Pass-through and upscaling - Up to 4K/60p resolution images can be passed through and displayed as such, and the HD (High Definition) or Audio Full HD images of DVDs, Blu-ray discs and HD broadcasts can be upscaled to a resolution of up to 4K/60p and Dolby Atmos displayed.

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Before you start 　 Network Connectivity 　 Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology This receiver is compatible with Wi-Fi standards, and supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands. This receiver, equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device wirelessly.

  • Page 9: Checking What's In The Box

    Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.

  • Page 10: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start 　 Installing the receiver 　 CAUTION ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: ! Don’t install it on the following places: ! Never use new and old batteries together.

  • Page 11: Controls And Displays

    　 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control (In case of VSX-930) .................... 12 Remote control (In case of VSX-830) .................... 13 Display ............................15 　 Front panel ............................. 16...

  • Page 12: Remote Control (In Case Of Vsx-930)

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control (In case of VSX-930) ! White – Receiver control, TV control 　 ! Blue – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.

  • Page 13: Remote Control (In Case Of Vsx-830)

    13 u SOURCE Remote control (In case of VSX-830) 　 Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to the receiver. This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver. 14 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.
  • Page 14 Use to set the listening volume. buttons. 15 LISTENING MODE buttons The BD, DVD, and CD operation using the component control buttons are limited only to Pioneer components. ! AUTO (AUTO SURROUND/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) – Switches between Auto Surround (page 70...

  • Page 15: Display

    Controls and displays 　 (PHASE CONTROL) Display 　 Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 72 Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 85 AUTO DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED SOUND TrueHD MULTI-ZONE STEREO DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 u STANDBY/ON Front panel 　 This switches between standby and on for this receiver. VSX-930 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. Indicators ! MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/ADVANCED MCACC (VSX-830) – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the 　...
  • Page 17 Controls and displays 　 15 iPod/iPhone terminals 　 Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 34 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 34 16 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal VSX-930 only Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 35 　...

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Equipment (In Case Of Vsx

    　 　 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting your equipment ......................19 Rear panel ............................19 Determining the speakers’ application ..................20 　 Placing the speakers ........................22 Connecting the speakers ....................... 23 Installing your speaker system ..................... 23 About the audio connection ......................

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Note This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals. Refer to The Input explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

  • Page 20: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection Determining the speakers’ application 　 *Default setting This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).
  • Page 21 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 [C] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Front wide) connection [E] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality 　 surround) ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch SB/FW ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp 　...

  • Page 22: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Layout as seen from the side Placing the speakers 　 TMdL / Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. TMdR Height of top speakers Listener speaker placement guidelines 65°...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system 　 Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.
  • Page 24 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch Dolby Enabled Speaker Speaker Setting: Dolby Sp (Front) 　 Dolby enabled speakers bring a new sense of height and immersion to the listening experience without installa- tion of overhead speakers. Dolby Enabled Speaker Dolby Enabled Speaker Ceiling...
  • Page 25 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch Bi-amping your speakers Speaker Setting: Dolby Sp (Surr) 　 Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Front right Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 Front left Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 26: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Bi-wiring your speakers About the video converter 　 Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference.

  • Page 27: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components 　 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ®...

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 88 　...

  • Page 29: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for Connecting your TV with no HDMI input video signal input. 　 This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to Depending on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both HDMI and other video output the receiver.

  • Page 30: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting other audio components HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using 　...

  • Page 31: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting additional amplifiers Connecting AM/FM antennas 　 This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to front Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, and subwoofer channels of your system using the pre-outs.

  • Page 32: Making Multi-Zone Connections

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting external antennas Making MULTI-ZONE connections 　 To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Equipment connected to this receiver in a different room (sub zone) from a room with this receiver (main zone) can be played by operating this receiver (multi-zone function).
  • Page 33 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals 　 (HDZONE) Important ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 111 Important ! To use the HDZONE functions, set Control or Control Mode in HDMI Setup to OFF.

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-930) 　 Connecting to the network through LAN interface Connecting an iPod 　 By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 35: Connecting An Mhl-Compatible Device

    (OUTPUT 5 V SELECTABLE ARC CONTROL 0.9 A MAX) Closet or shelving unit MHL cable Non-Pioneer component MHL enabled device CONTROL Switch the receiver into standby then use the MHL cable to connect your MHL enabled device to the MHL terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.

  • Page 36: Plugging In The Receiver

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a 　...
  • Page 37 　 　 Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Connecting your equipment ......................38 Rear panel ............................38 Determining the speakers’ application ..................38 　 Placing the speakers ........................39 Connecting the speakers ....................... 40 Installing your speaker system ..................... 40 About the audio connection ......................

  • Page 38: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers’ application 　 This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

  • Page 39: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 [B] Front Bi-amping connection (High quality surround) Placing the speakers 　 ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. Listener speaker placement guidelines Front Bi-Amp Listener speakers, such as Left, Right, Center, Left Surround, and Right Surround, are placed at ear level relative 　...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Connecting the speakers Installing your speaker system 　 Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

  • Page 41: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers 　 Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 42: About Hdmi

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 About HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components 　 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ®...

  • Page 43: About Video Outputs Connection

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 ! If you want to listen to the sound of the TV over the receiver, connect the receiver and TV with audio cables. Connection when there is no HDMI terminal on the TV or player equipment —...

  • Page 44: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s video signal input.

  • Page 45: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting the subwoofer 　 This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. AUDIO OUT When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also The Input Setup menu page 59...

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 　 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. Connecting to the network through LAN interface 　 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.

  • Page 47: Connecting An Ipod

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

  • Page 48: Basic Setup

    　 　 Basic Setup 　 Initial settings of this receiver ...................... 49 Setting with a special application (Start-up Navi) ..............49 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver ..........49 　 Setting by referring to the operating instructions ..............51...

  • Page 49: Initial Settings Of This Receiver

    Basic Setup 　 Operating Environment Initial settings of this receiver 　 ! AVNavigator can be used in the following environments. There are three ways to initialize this receiver. — Windows PC: Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® /Windows ® 7/Windows ® 8/Windows ®...
  • Page 50 Basic Setup 　 ! With a Windows PC, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator. ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- Launch Explorer and right-click <VSX-930> or <VSX-830> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click tion.

  • Page 51: Setting By Referring To The Operating Instructions

    Basic Setup 　 This part explains the connection settings for all networks. Setting by referring to the operating instructions 　 Use HOME MENU when referring to the operating instructions for various settings. Connecting this receiver and router with a wired LAN About the Home Menu This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items 　...
  • Page 52 Basic Setup 　 A: Connecting with a LAN cable (wired LAN) 10 Select ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for the Enable Proxy Server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy 　 server. Simply connect the LAN cable. Network settings are unnecessary. In case you select ‘OFF’, proceed with Step 13. In case you select ‘ON’, on the other hand, proceed with Step 11. ! When wireless LAN is set once, the following procedures 1 through 3 must be executed.
  • Page 53 Basic Setup 　 C: Perform this receiver’s settings using the iOS equipment (iOS version 7.1 or later) ! Select [Wi-Fi]. 　 The Wi-Fi settings of your iPod/iPhone/iPad (equipment with iOS version 7.1 or later) can be applied to this receiver. ! The iOS equipment and router must be connected through Wi-Fi.
  • Page 54 Basic Setup 　 ! Select [Complete]. 3 Enter the PIN code in the access point. Enter in the access point whose indicated PIN code is shown within two minutes after closing the PIN 　 code confirmation screen. Success or failure of connection will be indicated on the screen. XXXXXX The PIN code input method varies depending on wireless LAN equipment.
  • Page 55 　 computer. Select ‘Network Connection’ from the Network, Bluetooth menu. [Pioneer Setup:xxxxxxxx] will be shown in the SSID field. “xxxxxxxx” represents a number unique to each Select ‘Wireless’ from the Network Connection menu. product. Select [Manual] with the i/j button, and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 56 Basic Setup 　 H: Directly connecting this receiver with a smart phone by wireless (Wireless Direct) Other network settings 　 Select ‘Network Connection’ from the Network, Bluetooth menu. Set the network other than for connection. Select ‘Wireless Direct’ from the Network Connection menu. Press MAIN RECEIVER to switch the remote control to the receiver operation mode, and then press HOME MENU.
  • Page 57 Basic Setup 　 Parental Lock 　 CAUTION Set restrictions for using Internet services. Also set the password accompanying the usage restrictions. ! The test tones used in the Full Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume. ! Upon shipment from the factory, the password is set to “0000”. Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV.
  • Page 58 Basic Setup 　 Select the parameters you want to set. ! If the speaker is not pointed to the microphone (listening position) or when using speakers that affect the phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be displayed even if the speakers are 　...

  • Page 59: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 Input function default and possible settings The Input Setup menu 　 The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions. If you have con- You only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according nected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup to the default settings (see...

  • Page 60: Changing The Frequency Step

    Basic Setup 　 ! In case of VSX-830 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) 　 Input Terminals The language used on the Graphical User Interface screen can be changed. Input function HDMI Audio ! The explanations in these operating instructions are for when English is selected for the GUI screen. ! With factory default settings, the on-screen display will be output from all HDMI output terminals and dis- (BD) played on any TV connected via HDMI cable.

  • Page 61: Basic Playback

    　 　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................62 Playing an iPod ..........................63 Playing a USB device ........................64 　 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................65 Listening to the radio ........................66 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 67...

  • Page 62: Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Press AUTO (AUTO SURR/ALC/STREAM DIRECT) to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and start Playing a source 　 playback of the source. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. For such sound sources as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD, the surround sound is played.

  • Page 63: Playing An Ipod

    Pioneer. http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/ao/ DISP ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in incompatibility with this receiver. MENU ! iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally ENTER permitted to reproduce.

  • Page 64: Playing A Usb Device

    ! Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard drives, portable flash memory drives (particularly key VSX-930 drives) and digital audio players (MP3 players) of format FAT16/32. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and DISP 　...

  • Page 65: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Music files d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. e 32 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz support 2-channel audio sources only. 　...

  • Page 66: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 Saving station presets Listening to the radio 　 If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

  • Page 67: Music Playback Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Notes front panel of the unit. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all wireless technology enabled devices. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.

  • Page 68: Radio Wave Caution

    Basic playback 　 Other, less common, equipment that may operate on the same frequency: Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device ! Anti-theft systems 　 ! Amateur radio stations (HAM) A Bluetooth connection will be created between the Bluetooth capable device and the ! Warehouse logistic management systems unit.
  • Page 69 　 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........70 Selecting MCACC presets ......................72 Choosing the input signal ......................72 　 Better sound using Phase Control ....................72 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........73...

  • Page 70: Listening To Your System Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, top middle, front wide speakers, you can select Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes (according to format): 　 ! EXT.STEREO – See above Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound.

  • Page 71: Using The Advanced Surround Effects

    Listening to your system 　 Using the Advanced surround effects Using Stream Direct 　 The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unneces- Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sary signal processing is bypassed, and you’re left with the pure analog or digital sound source.

  • Page 72: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Selecting MCACC presets Better sound using Phase Control 　 ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.

  • Page 73: Better Sound Using Phase Control And Full Band Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control 　 VSX-930 only This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control. Activating Full Band Phase Control is strongly recommended because it also involves the effects of Phase Control.

  • Page 74: Playback With Network Features

    　 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 75 Playback with Network functions ....................76 About network playback ......................78 　 About playable file formats ......................80...

  • Page 75: Introduction

    ! AirPlay provided on this receiver has been developed and tested based on the software versions for the iPod, Notes iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not ! To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 76: Playback With Network Functions

    ! Press NET to switch the remote control to the network operation mode. 　 HTC Connect Certified Smartphones VSX-930 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- patible devices and audio format support. http://www.pioneer.com.sg (for Southeast Asia) TOOLS DISP http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk (for Hong Kong)

  • Page 77: About The Spotify Audio Stream Playback Function

    For instructions on connecting, see the operating instructions of the mobile digital The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of device and the wireless LAN router.

  • Page 78: About Network Playback

    Pioneer disclaims any liability in connection with such occurrences. Pioneer does not represent or warrant that content services will continue to be provided or available for a particu- lar period of time, and any such warranty, express or implied, is disclaimed.

  • Page 79: About Playback Behavior Over A Network

    ! Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.

  • Page 80: About Playable File Formats

    8 kbps to 320 kbps cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency g 5.6448 MHz signals cannot be played on the VSX-830.
  • Page 81 　 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................82 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................82 HDMI Setup ............................ 82 　 Before using synchronization ....................... 83 About synchronized operations ....................83 Sound Retriever Link ........................83 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................

  • Page 82: About The Control With Hdmi Function

    HDMI Setup 　 Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible compo- sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 83: Before Using Synchronization

    ! The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.
  • Page 84 　 　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................85 Setting the Video options ......................87 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................87 　 HDMI 4K/60p signal input setting ....................88 Changing the channel level while listening ................88 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................

  • Page 85: Audio Parameter Menu

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options 　 BASS c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of bass. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <c>...
  • Page 86 Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting What it does Option(s) 　 Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- When you’re not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/ V.WIDE allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front...

  • Page 87: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 p ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs. Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ! You can’t use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front 　...

  • Page 88: Hdmi 4K/60P Signal Input Setting

    Using other functions 　 HDMI 4K/60p signal input setting 　 Notes ! The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Manual speaker setup page 106 . However, if If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, you can switch the 4K/60p signal input setting in accor- SP: B ON is selected above, no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

  • Page 89: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions 　 HDZONE remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 　 Before operation, hold down HDZ on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes VSX-930 only one time. The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See HDZONE The following table shows the possible HDZONE remote controls: remote controls...

  • Page 90: Dimming The Display

    Using other functions 　 Dimming the display 　 You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds. Turning off the display is effective for suppressing noise from the display that affects sound quality. Press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

  • Page 91: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system 　 4K/60pH2 (HDMI IN 2) 4:2:0 Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Power On Level LAST ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.
  • Page 92 　 　 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-930 only) 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................93 Operating multiple receivers ......................93 Setting the remote to control other components............... 93 　 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 93 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............94 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 93: About The Remote Setup Menu

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from individual commands from another remote control (see...

  • Page 94: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    This can also be used to program additional operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer 　...

  • Page 95: Erasing All Learnt Settings That Are In One Input Function

    The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. HDMI 2144 Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby 0305 simultaneously.

  • Page 96: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-930 only) 　 TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components 　 This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 93 for more on this).
  • Page 97 Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-930 only) 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) 　 Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics —...
  • Page 98 　 　 The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/ Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/ Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu ....................99 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................99 　 Manual MCACC setup .........................101 Checking MCACC Data ........................103 Data Management ........................104...

  • Page 99: The Mcacc Pro (Vsx-930)/Advanced Mcacc (Vsx-830) Menu Making Receiver Settings From The Mcacc Pro (Vsx-930)/Advanced Mcacc (Vsx-830) Menu

    930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu page 99 The MCACC PRO/Advanced MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) system was developed in Pioneer’s Select the parameters you want to set. laboratories with the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a Use i/j to select the item, then use k/l to set.
  • Page 100 The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. 　 Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings.

  • Page 101: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 Adjust the level of the left channel. Manual MCACC setup 　 This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around 0.0dB so that you’ll have plenty of room to adjust the other speaker levels.

  • Page 102: Standing Wave

    The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 Standing Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 　 ! Default setting: ON/ATT 0.0dB (all filters) This setup minimizes the unwanted effects of room reverberation by allowing you to calibrate your system based Acoustic standing waves occur when, under certain conditions, sound waves from your speaker system resonate on the direct sound coming from the speakers.

  • Page 103: Checking Mcacc Data

    The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. ! Standing Wave – Used to check the standing wave control filter settings. See Standing Wave page 103 for more on this.

  • Page 104: Data Management

    The MCACC PRO (VSX-930)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu 　 Acoustic Cal EQ Renaming MCACC presets 　 Use this to display the calibration values for the frequency response of the various channels set in the different If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier MCACC presets.

  • Page 105: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............106 Manual speaker setup .........................106 MHL Setup ............................109 　 The Other Setup menu ........................109 Making network settings using Safari..................111 Using Safari to set a friendly name ....................112 Using Safari to update the firmware ..................112...

  • Page 106: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    ! Speaker Distance – Specifies the distance of your speakers from the listening position (page 108 ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page ! X-Curve – Adjusts the tonal balance of your speaker system for movie soundtracks (page 108 ! Manual SP Setup –...

  • Page 107: Speaker Setting

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 If you selected 7.2ch/5.2.2ch, 7.2ch SB/FW, or Speaker B in Step 2, select the placement of ! Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer.

  • Page 108: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 In case of VSX-830 Channel Level 　 Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers and crossover frequency). It Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full when setting up a home theater system.

  • Page 109: Mhl Setup

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Auto Power Down MHL Setup 　 The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver.

  • Page 110: Software Update

    ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an Using USB memory, update the software while looking at the front panel display on update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before 　...

  • Page 111: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Remote Control Mode Setup Making network settings using Safari 　 VSX-930 only Launch Safari on your computer. ! Default setting: 1 Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver (Friendly Name) (b) in Bookmark.

  • Page 112: Using Safari To Set A Friendly Name

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Press Start. Using Safari to set a friendly name 　 The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon.
  • Page 113 　 　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................114 Power ............................114 No sound ............................114 　 Other audio problems .........................115 BT AUDIO ............................116 Video .............................116 Settings ............................116 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................117 Display ............................117 Remote control ..........................117 HDMI .............................118 MHL ...............................119 Built-in AVNavigator ........................119 USB interface ..........................119 iPod ...............................120 Network............................120...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    The MCACC PRO the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair (VSX-930) /Advanced MCACC (VSX- 　...

  • Page 115: Other Audio Problems

    　 Symptom Remedy Other audio problems 　 VSX-930 only: No sound from sur- Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround round back speakers. speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting page 107 Symptom Remedy...

  • Page 116: Bt Audio

    　 BT AUDIO Settings 　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The Bluetooth wireless technology Check that no object that emits electromagnetic waves in the 2.4 GHz band (microwave The Auto MCACC Setup continually The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as pos- device cannot be connected or oper- oven, wireless LAN device or Bluetooth wireless technology apparatus) is near the unit.

  • Page 117: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    　 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control 　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Remedy The reverb characteristics graph There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ Cannot be remote controlled. Set the remote control unit’s remote control mode so that it matches the setting on the after EQ calibration does not appear in the Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room character- main unit (see...

  • Page 118: Hdmi

    　 Symptom Remedy HDMI 　 Synchronized operation not possible Check the HDMI connections. Symptom Remedy using Control with HDMI function. The cable may be damaged. The HDMI indicator blinks continu- Check all the points below. Select ON for the Control Mode with HDMI setting (see HDMI Setup page 82 ously.

  • Page 119: Mhl

    　 USB interface 　 Symptom Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy When playing an MHL-compatible The MHL device will not operate unless power is being supplied from this receiver. When The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. device connected to the MHL terminal, this receiver is in the Standby Through mode, power cannot be supplied due to reduced USB memory device are not...

  • Page 120: Ipod

    　 Symptom Cause Remedy iPod 　 The audio files stored on Windows Media Player 11 or Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player Symptom Cause Remedy components on the net- Windows Media Player 12 is not cur- 12 on your PC (page 75 work, such as a PC, cannot rently installed on your PC.
  • Page 121 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy 　 Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- This unit cannot be — An Internet connection is required for both the mobile ably stopped or disturbed.

  • Page 122: Wireless Lan

    　 Wireless LAN 　 Symptoms Causes Remedies Network cannot be SSID uses double-byte characters This receiver is compatible only with single-byte alphanu- accessed via wireless LAN. such as in the Japanese language. merical characters and some symbols such as the under- bar.
  • Page 123 Speaker Setting Guide ........................ 128 About messages displayed when using network functions ............ 129 Important information regarding the HDMI connection ............130 Cleaning the unit .........................130 Pioneer Authorized Distributors ....................130 Glossary ............................131 Features index..........................133 Specifications ..........................134 Preset code list ..........................136...

  • Page 124: About Wi-Fi

    Additional information 　 About Wi-Fi HTC Connect ® 　 　 　 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. About iPod The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, SABRE DAC and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

  • Page 125: Windows 8

    The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 126 Additional information 　 and with the following additions to the disclaimer: About Performance Audio Framework ! There is no warranty against interference with your enjoyment of the library or against infringement. There 　 Copyright (C) 2004-2014 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ is no warranty that our efforts or the library will fulfill any of your particular purposes or needs.

  • Page 127: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 In case of VSX-830 Surround sound formats 　 Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby 　 The Dolby technologies are explained below. See http://www.dolby.com for more detailed information. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

  • Page 128: Speaker Setting Guide

    Input signal format PURE DIRECT towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research DIRECT Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an All 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel sources...

  • Page 129: About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 Position of center speaker and monitor Step 4: Positioning and adjusting the subwoofer 　 Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the Placing the subwoofer between the center and front speakers makes even music sources sound more natural (if screen makes the overall sound more natural.

  • Page 130: Important Information Regarding The Hdmi Connection

    No.120 Panama City 0816-01361 R.O.Panama TAIWAN display every time you switch input functions. TEL: 507-300-3900 PIONEER HIGH FIDELITY TAIWAN CO., LTD. 8F., No.407, Ruiguang Road, Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11492, Taiwan Cleaning the unit PTC service telephone number: (02) 2657-7366 ! Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

  • Page 131: Glossary

    Additional information 　 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Glossary A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables. 　 DTS-ES Audio formats/Decoding DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.
  • Page 132 With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your Control with HDMI function home. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. 　...

  • Page 133: Features Index

    Additional information 　 Wireless LAN Features index 　 Connecting to the network through LAN interface on page (VSX-930) or (VSX-830). Playback High Resolution audio file AVNavigator About playable file formats page 80 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 49 Playing a USB device page 64 ECO MODE 1, 2...

  • Page 134: Specifications

    Additional information 　 Bluetooth Section Specifications 　 Version ........................ Bluetooth Specification Ver. 2.1 + EDR Output ..........................Bluetooth Specification Class 2 Audio Section (VSX-930) Estimated line-of-sight transmission distance* ....................About 10 m Maximum power output (1 kHz, 6 W, 10 %) *The line-of-sight transmission distance is an estimate. Actual transmission distances supported may differ Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ..................160 W per channel depending on surrounding conditions.
  • Page 135 Additional information 　 Miscellaneous 　 Power requirements VSX-930 (Taiwan model) ........................AC 110 V, 60 Hz VSX-930 (except Taiwan model) ................AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz VSX-830 ....................AC 110 V to 127/220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption ..

  • Page 136: Preset Code List

    0155, 0162 0228 Magnafon 0132, 0141, 0144, 0157 Halifax 0140, 0141, 0228, ITT 0142, 0146 0228 Pioneer 0113, 0233, 0252, Arcam 0228, 0229 Brandt 0148, 0153, 0157, Crown 0125, 0132, 0142, Fidelity 0141, 0145, 0155, 0229 ITV 0142, 0152, 0155...
  • Page 137 Profi-Tronic 0149, 0155 0152, 0154, 0155, 0190, 0228, 0146, 0229 Nokia 0146 Proline 0149, 0155 0229 Tashiko 0144, 0145, 0147, Pioneer 2014 Denver 2164, 2184, 2186, Lenco 2184, 2188 Pointer 2188 Nordic 0229 Prosonic 0125, 0141, 0152, SEI 0155 0228, 0229...
  • Page 138 Teletech 1050, 1051 codes for the DVD, DVR (BDR, HDR). Lenco 1036 Orson 1033 1051 Tenosal 1040, 1050 Pioneer 2034, 2192, 2255, JVC 2290, 2291, 2293, 2294, Onkyo 2289 Sony 2283, 2284, 2285, 2292 Leyco 1040, 1050 Osaki 1033, 1038, 1040, 1050...
  • Page 139 Satcom 6255 Satellite Set Top Box ILLUSION sat 6247 MediaSat 6220, 6219, 6236, Palladium 6261, 6236 Satec 6180 　 Pioneer 6220, 6219, 6204 Blaupunkt 6177 Deltasat 6192 Ferguson 6176, 6264, 6268, Imperial 6222, 6216, 6223, 6278, 6277 Palsat 6236 Satelco 6252...
  • Page 140 Xoro 6191 X-Box 2313 Gecco 6199 Nokia 6206 SKY 6210, 6212, 6211 Xtreme 6251 Globo 6199 Opentel 6199 SKY Italia 6212 Zehnder 6192, 6199, 6249 AV Receiver Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 141 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002PTC_B1_Zhtw ©...

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