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... 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/ AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in ›› Pioneer Remote App*2 Ready for Multi-room Audio ›› Chromecast built-in*1 ›› Works ...;› SUBWOOFER x 2 Pre Out ›› ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out ›› Speaker 9 ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/ Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) ›› FM/AM Antenna Specifications ›... for free download from various sources including vinyl records. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933 Immerse yourself in the 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos® or DTS...
... 4.1 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/ AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in ›› Pioneer Remote App*2 Ready for Multi-room Audio ›› Chromecast built-in*1 ›› Works ...;› SUBWOOFER x 2 Pre Out ›› ZONE 2 Pre/Line Out ›› Speaker 9 ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT/ Bi-AMP, ZONE 2) ›› FM/AM Antenna Specifications ›... for free download from various sources including vinyl records. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933 Immerse yourself in the 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos® or DTS...
Instruction Manual English
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... 48 Mounted 34 USB Storage Device 49 Connecting an Audio Component 35 Basic Operations 49 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 36 36 Device and Supported Format Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 51 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel...
... 48 Mounted 34 USB Storage Device 49 Connecting an Audio Component 35 Basic Operations 49 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) 36 36 Device and Supported Format Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 51 52 2 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel...
Instruction Manual English
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... 84 Play Queue 57 Audio Adjust 88 Initial Setup 57 Source 89 Adding Play Queue Information 57 Hardware 91 Sort and Delete 58 Multi Zone 93 Playing Back 58 Miscellaneous 94 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 59 MCACC 95 Tuning into a Radio Station 59 Menu operations 95... Presetting a Radio Station 61 Full Auto MCACC 96 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 63 Manual MCACC 97 Multi-zone 64 MCACC Data Check 99 Switch remote control mode 64 Network/Bluetooth 100 Playing Back 65 Menu operations 100 Listening Mode 66 Network 101 ...
... 84 Play Queue 57 Audio Adjust 88 Initial Setup 57 Source 89 Adding Play Queue Information 57 Hardware 91 Sort and Delete 58 Multi Zone 93 Playing Back 58 Miscellaneous 94 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 59 MCACC 95 Tuning into a Radio Station 59 Menu operations 95... Presetting a Radio Station 61 Full Auto MCACC 96 Using RDS (European, Australian and Asian models) 63 Manual MCACC 97 Multi-zone 64 MCACC Data Check 99 Switch remote control mode 64 Network/Bluetooth 100 Playing Back 65 Menu operations 100 Listening Mode 66 Network 101 ...
Instruction Manual English
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...Setup ≫ 1. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. ( p80, 95, 100) 8. It does not light when ZONE 2 is on /off. ( p65) 6. ZONE 2-ON/OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function on , however. 11. Display ( p8) 9. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on the perpendicular axis and 30° ...at an angle of the display in three steps. 5. RETURN button: Returns the display to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. ZONE 2-CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p65) 7. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the remote ...
...Setup ≫ 1. HOME MENU button: Displays the Home. ( p80, 95, 100) 8. It does not light when ZONE 2 is on /off. ( p65) 6. ZONE 2-ON/OFF button: Switches the multi-zone function on , however. 11. Display ( p8) 9. SOUND RETRIEVER button: Turns on the perpendicular axis and 30° ...at an angle of the display in three steps. 5. RETURN button: Returns the display to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. ZONE 2-CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p65) 7. Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote controller. • The signal range of the remote ...
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... with the "NET", "USB" input selector. 2. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set . ( p92) 5. Displays various information of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 4. Z2: ZONE 2 is set . ( p92) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is on . 7. Display 12 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3 4 56 7 1. It will blink if the...
... with the "NET", "USB" input selector. 2. SLEEP: Sleep timer is set . ( p92) 5. Displays various information of input digital audio signal and the listening mode. 4. Z2: ZONE 2 is set . ( p92) AUTO STBY: Auto Standby is on . 7. Display 12 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ 3 4 56 7 1. It will blink if the...
Instruction Manual English
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... to a pre-main amplifier in it can also supply power (5 V/500 mA) to USB devices with an analog audio cable connected to the connection status. 8. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 5. NETWORK port: Connect to an AV component. 10. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio...
... to a pre-main amplifier in it can also supply power (5 V/500 mA) to USB devices with an analog audio cable connected to the connection status. 8. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 5. NETWORK port: Connect to an AV component. 10. HDMI IN jacks: Transmit video signals and audio...
Instruction Manual English
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... When the folder or file lists are not shown on one screen on the display and is not used to the mode bp for controlling ZONE 2. button: Returns the display to change the screen. 6. While holding down MODE, press MAIN for AM/FM stations ( p59), or operate the...you press the button, the mode switches from (1-track repeat), to (folder repeat), to select the listening mode. ( p66) MAIN/ZONE 2 buttons: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p64) (The ZONE 3 button is used with the cursors and press ENTER to control the main room. 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote...
... When the folder or file lists are not shown on one screen on the display and is not used to the mode bp for controlling ZONE 2. button: Returns the display to change the screen. 6. While holding down MODE, press MAIN for AM/FM stations ( p59), or operate the...you press the button, the mode switches from (1-track repeat), to (folder repeat), to select the listening mode. ( p66) MAIN/ZONE 2 buttons: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p64) (The ZONE 3 button is used with the cursors and press ENTER to control the main room. 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote...
Instruction Manual English
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 36 Connecting Antennas 37 Network Connection 38 Connecting the Power Cord 39 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connections Connecting speakers 13 Connecting the TV 30 Connecting Playback Devices 33 Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) 36 Connecting Antennas 37 Network Connection 38 Connecting the Power Cord 39 12 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Instruction Manual English
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... Height Speakers. Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. You can select the layout of sound objects that suits your speakers and usage ...installed from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ ...
... Height Speakers. Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. You can select the layout of sound objects that suits your speakers and usage ...installed from various patterns when using Height Speakers • 5.1.2 Channel System ( p27) • 5.1.2 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p28) No • 5.1 Channel System ( p22) • 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p23) • 5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) ( p24) 13 Front Panel≫ ...
Instruction Manual English
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For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). 22 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a basic 5.1 Channel System.
For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). 22 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a basic 5.1 Channel System.
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...Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Zone 2 • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio ... Channel System. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. For details of the speaker layout, refer to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ( p36) 23 Front Panel≫...
...Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Zone 2 • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No MAIN ROOM: This is located). ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio ... Channel System. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. For details of the speaker layout, refer to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ( p36) 23 Front Panel≫...
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...) 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch For highfrequency • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Refer to remove the jumper...
...) 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch For highfrequency • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Refer to remove the jumper...
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7.1 Channel System 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). 25 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ For details of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers.
7.1 Channel System 23 6 5 1 4 8 7 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p113) Speaker Setup • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). 25 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ For details of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers.
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...of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Also, different sources can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( ...p15). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections...
...of the basic 5.1 Channel System and added surround back speakers. Also, different sources can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( ...p15). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections...
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... ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three...
... ( p113) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the following three...
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.../Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from the following three types for connection. ( p36) • While...MAIN ROOM: This is located). Also, different sources can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room cannot play audio. 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel...
.../Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from the following three types for connection. ( p36) • While...MAIN ROOM: This is located). Also, different sources can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room cannot play audio. 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel...
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HEIGHT (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) Bi-AMP (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) ZONE 2 (ZONE SPEAKER) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) 29 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two ... FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the...
HEIGHT (*3) (*3) (*3) (*3) Bi-AMP (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) ZONE 2 (ZONE SPEAKER) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) 29 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two ... FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1 ch 7.1 ch 2.1.2 ch 3.1.2 ch 4.1.2 ch 5.1.2 ch SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can be connected in either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back speakers cannot play audio. (*3) When audio is being output from the...
Instruction Manual English
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... OUT jack of the pre-main amplifier in both rooms. • To output audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit and the LINE IN ...jack of this unit is analog signal. Also, the audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The...
... OUT jack of the pre-main amplifier in both rooms. • To output audio from externally connected AV components can be output to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. Also, different sources can be played back in the main room (where this unit and the LINE IN ...jack of this unit is analog signal. Also, the audio from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ The...
Instruction Manual English
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 41 BLUETOOTH® Playback 42 Internet Radio 43 Spotify 45 AirPlay® 46 DTS Play-Fi® 47 FlareConnectTM 48 USB Storage Device 49 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 52 Play Queue 57 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 59 Multi-zone 64 Listening Mode 66 40 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Playback AV Component Playback 41 BLUETOOTH® Playback 42 Internet Radio 43 Spotify 45 AirPlay® 46 DTS Play-Fi® 47 FlareConnectTM 48 USB Storage Device 49 Playing back files on a PC and NAS (Music Server) 52 Play Queue 57 Listening To the AM/FM Radio 59 Multi-zone 64 Listening Mode 66 40 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
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...Then, select this unit on the Spotify application. • Volume adjustment with the Spotify application is possible for speakers connected to the ZONE speaker terminals or when the volume of the audio device in a separate room is switched to NET, and Spotify will start the...a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. "Power Management" - For details of Spotify settings, go to obtain a Spotify premium account. -- Select this unit is ...
...Then, select this unit on the Spotify application. • Volume adjustment with the Spotify application is possible for speakers connected to the ZONE speaker terminals or when the volume of the audio device in a separate room is switched to NET, and Spotify will start the...a separate room, select NET manually as a smartphone and tablet, you need to : www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. "Power Management" - For details of Spotify settings, go to obtain a Spotify premium account. -- Select this unit is ...