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Operating Instructions 1130 VSX- VSX- AV Receiver...
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IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands This transmitter must not be co-located or operated IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. safe level –...
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’...
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09 Control with HDMI function 14 FAQ About the Control with HDMI function ...........................83 Troubleshooting ................................114 Making Control with HDMI connections ........................83 Power ....................................114 HDMI Setup..................................83 No sound ..................................114 Before using synchronization ............................84 Other audio problems ..............................115 About synchronized operations ............................84 BT AUDIO ..................................116 Sound Retriever Link ................................84 Video ....................................116...
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Flow of settings on the receiver MCACC speaker settings Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) page 58 The Input Setup menu (page 59 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver (When using connections other than the recommended connections) The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals.
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Before you start Features ............................8 Checking what’s in the box ......................10 Installing the receiver ........................11 Loading the batteries ........................11 Operating range of remote control unit ..................11...
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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.
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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.
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Before you start Installing the receiver WARNING ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. ! Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a ! Don’t install it on the following places: heater.
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Controls and displays Remote control (In case of VSX-1130) ..................13 Remote control (In case of VSX-830) .................... 14 Display ............................16 Front panel ............................. 17 ...
Controls and displays The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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.
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.
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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 71...
Controls and displays (PHASE CONTROL) Display Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 73 Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 86 AUTO DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED SOUND TrueHD MULTI-ZONE STEREO DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND...
Controls and displays u STANDBY/ON Front panel This switches between standby and on for this receiver. VSX-1130 INPUT SELECTOR dial Use to select an input function. Indicators ! MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/ADVANCED MCACC (VSX-830) – Lights when EQ is set to ON in the ...
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Controls and displays 15 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 35 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 35 16 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal VSX-1130 only Use for connection to a compatible HDMI device (Video camera, etc.) (page 35 ...
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Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) Connecting your equipment ......................20 Rear panel ............................20 Determining the speakers’ application ..................21 Placing the speakers ........................23 Connecting the speakers ....................... 24 Installing your speaker system ..................... 24 About the audio connection ......................
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) 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.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) [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).
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Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) [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 ...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) 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°...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) 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.
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Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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...
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Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) 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.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) 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 ®...
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Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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 89 ...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) ! 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 ...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. Connecting the subwoofer Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. ANALOG INPUT Powered...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) Making MULTI-ZONE connections 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). This receiver can configure a HDZONE system Important apart from the main zone.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals Connecting to the network through LAN interface (HDZONE) By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-1130) Connecting an iPod Connecting an MHL-compatible device This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D/Full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel using the controls of this receiver.
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once sensor on the front panel. in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a ...
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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 ......................
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ®...
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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. About video outputs connection — When the TV and receiver are connected by HDMI connections, if the TV supports the HDMI ARC (Audio ...
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 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 (composite, etc.) simultaneously, and it may be necessary to make video output settings.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) ! 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 ...
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. Connecting the subwoofer Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires. AUDIO OUT Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.
Connecting your equipment (In case of VSX-830) 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.
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 ...
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Basic Setup Initial settings of this receiver ...................... 50 Setting with a special application (Start-up Navi) ..............50 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver ..........50 Setting by referring to the operating instructions ..............52 ...
Basic Setup Initial settings of this receiver Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver There are three ways to initialize this receiver. If you have a Windows PC or Mac, the settings can be performed using the AVNavigator built into this receiver. Setting with a special application (Start-up Navi) page 50 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver...
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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-1130> or <VSX-830> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click tion.
Basic Setup Setting network connection Setting by referring to the operating instructions This part explains the connection settings for all networks. Use HOME MENU when referring to the operating instructions for various settings. About the Home Menu Connecting this receiver and router with a wired LAN This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Basic Setup Select the frequency with k/l. Select the setting you want to adjust. Select the frequency band of Wireless Direct connection. If you do not know the frequency band of your equip- If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order: ...
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Basic Setup Play ZONE Setup Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV. Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. VSX-1130 only Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. You can select what zone to play when playing via AirPlay and Bluetooth equipped devices as well as when play- ing audio content on equipment in the home network in DMR mode.
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Basic Setup ! MCACC – The six MCACC presets are used for storing surround sound settings for different listening posi- The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears tions. Simply choose an unused preset for now (you can rename it later in Data Management page 104 automatically.
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Basic Setup Select the input function that you want to set up. Input function default and possible settings The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or SAT/CBL The terminals on the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input functions.
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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.
Basic playback Playing a source ..........................63 Playing an iPod ..........................64 Playing a USB device ........................65 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................66 Listening to the radio ........................67 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 68...
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.
Pioneer. ENTER http://pioneer.jp/homeav/support/ios/na/ HOME ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in MENU RETURN incompatibility with this receiver. ! iPod and iPhone are licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.
VSX-1130 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 assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this receiver.
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 DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. ...
Basic playback Listening to station presets Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and Press TUNER to select the tuner. manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.
Notes ! 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.
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Basic playback Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device Notes A Bluetooth connection will be created between the Bluetooth capable device and the ! In the event noise appears in your television image, there is the possibility that a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this unit (including products supported by this unit) are causing signal interference with unit.
Listening to your system Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........71 Selecting MCACC presets ......................73 Choosing the input signal ......................73 Better sound using Phase Control ....................73 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........74...
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.
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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.
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.
Listening to your system Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control VSX-1130 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.
Playback with NETWORK features Introduction ........................... 76 Playback with Network functions ....................77 About network playback ......................79 About playable file formats ......................81 ...
About the Spotify audio stream playback function page 78 iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Notes website.
Basic playback controls The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not patible devices and audio format support.
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Select ‘OK’ on the software keyboard, then press ENTER. The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of ! To quit inputting characters using the software keyboard, press the TOOLS button.
The selected song or Internet radio station is then registered in the Favorite. LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ACCESS TO OR USE OF CONTENT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION...
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! 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.
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 is only compatible with VSX-1130.
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Control with HDMI function About the Control with HDMI function ..................83 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................83 HDMI Setup ............................ 83 Before using synchronization ....................... 84 About synchronized operations ....................84 Sound Retriever Link ........................84 Cautions on 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.
! 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.
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Using other functions Setting the Audio options ......................86 Setting the Video options ......................88 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................88 HDMI 4K/60p signal output setting ..................... 89 Changing the channel level while listening ................89 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................
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 <b>...
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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...
Using other functions o ! 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 ...
Using other functions In case of VSX-830 Changing the channel level while listening Press SP-A/B. Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor Switches the speaker play on/off. when setting up a home theater system.
Using other functions Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone. Using the sleep timer When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without controls.
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.
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Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-1130 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 ..............
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...
3 cm operations (buttons not covered in the presets) after assigning a preset code. (1 inch) The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer Other remote This receiver’s format only).
Preset code The All Zone Standby can be used to turn all zones to OFF when the receiver’s power is switched to standby. Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby 2255 simultaneously.
Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-1130 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).
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Controlling the rest of your system (VSX-1130 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 —...
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The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/ Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/ Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu ....................99 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................99 Manual MCACC setup .........................101 Checking MCACC Data ........................103 Data Management ........................104...
1130)/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.
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The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/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 ...
The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Manual MCACC setup The volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level. You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more Adjust the level of the left channel.
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The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/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.
The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu If you selected ‘Reverb Measurement’, select EQ ON or EQ OFF, and then START. Checking MCACC Data The following options determine how the reverb characteristics of your listening area are displayed in ...
The MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) menu Select ‘Data Management’ from the MCACC PRO (VSX-1130)/Advanced MCACC (VSX-830) Standing Wave menu, then press ENTER. Use this to display the standing wave related adjustment values for the various MCACC memories. See Standing Select the setting you want to adjust.
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............106 Manual speaker setup .........................106 MHL Setup ............................108 The Other Setup menu ........................109 Making network settings using Safari..................111 Using Safari to set a friendly name ....................111 Using Safari to update the firmware ..................111...
59 nal. Here, application for these terminals are set. Select from the following items. ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page Select ‘Speaker System’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus In case of VSX-830 ! FW – Select LARGE if your front wide speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect front wide speakers, choose ...
The System Setup and Other Setup menus ! Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to X-Curve send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO ...
Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before performed.
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus Check on the screen whether or not an update file was found. Remote Control Mode Setup If “New version found.” is displayed, the update file has been found. The version number and updating time are ...
The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making network settings using Safari Using Safari to set a friendly name Launch Safari on your computer. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon. Click Bonjour list (a), and then select this receiver’s name Press Bookmark icon.
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The System Setup and Other Setup menus Press Start. The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. Browse the latest firmware on your computer (a) and then press Upload (b). Firmware files have the extension “fw”.
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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...
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-1130) /Advanced MCACC work.
Symptom Remedy Other audio problems VSX-1130 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...
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.
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...
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 83 ously.
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 termi- this receiver is in the Standby Through mode, power cannot be supplied due to reduced USB memory device are not...
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 76 work, such as a PC, cannot rently installed on your PC.
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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.
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.
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Additional information About Wi-Fi ..........................124 ® SABRE DAC ..........................124 About HDMI ..........................124 HTC Connect ..........................124 About iPod ...........................124 Windows 8 ...........................125 MHL ...............................125 About Bluetooth wireless technology ..................125 Software license notice .......................125 Surround sound formats ......................126 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......
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.
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.
Additional information In case of VSX-830 About Performance Audio Framework Copyright (C) 2004-2014 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: ! Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following ...
Additional information Multichannel signal formats Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats In case of VSX-1130 The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct Auto Surround / PURE DIRECT / DIRECT mode (see Using Stream Direct...
However, if all the speakers are pointed towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Group has shown that a good sense of sound positioning can be achieved by pointing all the speakers towards an area 30 cm (12 inches) to 80 cm (31 inches) behind the listening position (between the surround speakers and the listening position).
Additional information Position of center speaker and monitor Important information regarding the HDMI connection Since mostly dialogs are output from the center speaker, keeping the center speaker as close as possible to the There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on screen makes the overall sound more natural.
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.
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Control with HDMI function This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- ! Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows Vista) sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
Additional information AirPlay Features index Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes page 76 Wireless LAN AVNavigator Connecting to the network through LAN interface on page (VSX-1130) or (VSX-830). How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 50 Playback High Resolution audio file ECO MODE 1, 2 About playable file formats...
Additional information Integrated Control Section (VSX-1130 only) Specifications Control (IR) terminal ........................ø 3.5 Mini-jack (MONO) IR signal ..........................High Active (High Level: 2.0 V) Amplifier section (VSX-1130) Network Section (Wired) Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz LAN terminal ..........................10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX with no more than 0.08 %** total harmonic distortion.
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United Cable 6072, 6122 Satellite Set Top Box 6106, 6083 Rogers 6029 Stargate 6122 US Electronics 6072 Pioneer 6097, 6098, 6325, Expressvu 6002, 6004 nfusion 6015 Sony 6062, 6063, 6030 Panasonic 6112, 6083 Runco 6112 Suddenlink 6074, 6029 Videoway 6112...
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Quick Start Guide Guide rapide Guía de inicio rápido Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) 1 130 AV Receiver Récepteur AV VSX- Receptor AV...
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English VENTILATION CAUTION Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to When installing this unit, make sure to leave space allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the...
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Connection and initial setup Perform connection and initial settings in any of the ways listed below. Follow the guidance of the built-in Follow the instructions in the Use "Start-up Navi" app to perform AVNavigator to perform connection booklet to perform connection and connection and initial settings and initial settings initial settings.
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If you have a Mac/PC Connecting to the network through LAN interface Plugging in the receiver After connecting to a LAN, connect the power cord of the Internet receiver to a power outlet. Modem Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC Router power outlet.
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Enter number in 2 above in the field in Operating environment Launching the built-in AVNavigator Internet Explorer shown below and then press • AVNavigator can be used in the following environments. Operate AVNavigator by following the screen prompts of your the ENTER key.
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Follow the booklet instructions to perform connection and initial settings Connecting up Placing the Speakers L – Front Left C – Center TMdL TMdR R – Front Right SL – Surround Left SR – Surround Right SBL – Surround back Left SBR –...
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Connecting up Center Connecting the speakers Front Right Subwoofer Front Left (SW) Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source. LINE LEVEL INPUT You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 and 16 .
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TV unless this in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest OPTICAL cable is connected. Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a HDMI IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the...
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Initial Setup Before you start Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control, Put the batteries in the remote control. The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze then press the ENTER button.
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Basic playback Switch on the playback component. Multichannel playback To enjoy the many functions of the E.g.) Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the HDMI BD IN terminal on. unit to the fullest extent STANDBY/ON SOURCE Switch the input of the receiver. ALL ZONE STBY E.g.) Press BD to select the BD input.