Product Sheet
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...Pioneer Remote App, from the App Store/the Google Play *3 Service availability depends on country or region *4 Supported sampling rate via wireless LAN FlareConnect™ lets you can play music from internet radio and network streaming services on network environment. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933... Optical 1 In (Assignable) ›› 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 ›› Power Requirements: AC 120 V,...
...Pioneer Remote App, from the App Store/the Google Play *3 Service availability depends on country or region *4 Supported sampling rate via wireless LAN FlareConnect™ lets you can play music from internet radio and network streaming services on network environment. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933... Optical 1 In (Assignable) ›› 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 ›› Power Requirements: AC 120 V,...
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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...connected to the network. FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. ZONE 2-CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p65) 7. NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is ...22. using TUNER. ( p59) 10. DIMMER button: You can also supply power (5 V/500 mA) to either side. 13. It does not light when ZONE 2 is on the perpendicular axis and 30° to USB devices with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm) are enabled. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback...
...connected to the network. FL OFF indicator: This lights when you have pressed DIMMER repeatedly to a BLUETOOTH enabled device. 12. ZONE 2-CONTROL button: Controls the multi-zone function. ( p65) 7. NETWORK indicator: This lights when "NET" is selected with the input selector and the unit is ...22. using TUNER. ( p59) 10. DIMMER button: You can also supply power (5 V/500 mA) to either side. 13. It does not light when ZONE 2 is on the perpendicular axis and 30° to USB devices with a standard plug (Ø1/4"/6.3 mm) are enabled. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback...
Instruction Manual English
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... AM/FM radio. HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the digital input is selected. 3. Lights in the following conditions. Blinks when muting is on . 7. Z2: ZONE 2 is on . : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. It will blink if the USB device is selected. DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the...
... AM/FM radio. HDMI: HDMI signals are input and the digital input is selected. 3. Lights in the following conditions. Blinks when muting is on . 7. Z2: ZONE 2 is on . : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. It will blink if the USB device is selected. DIGITAL: Digital signals are input and the...
Instruction Manual English
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USB port: A USB storage device is connected. 12. Adjust their angles according to an AV component. 10. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 5. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with an analog video cable. 4. The same signal is ...output from each of the turntable is connected so that music files stored in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a subwoofer cable. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a component...
USB port: A USB storage device is connected. 12. Adjust their angles according to an AV component. 10. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a USB cable. 5. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack: Connect a powered subwoofer with an analog video cable. 4. The same signal is ...output from each of the turntable is connected so that music files stored in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a subwoofer cable. COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks: Input the AV component video signals with a component...
Instruction Manual English
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...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 the mode bp for 3 seconds or more until the remote ...Returns the display to control the main room. 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ While holding down MODE, press MAIN for controlling ZONE 2. Play buttons: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server ( p52) bn or USB ( p49). 11. Volume buttons bm...
...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 the mode bp for 3 seconds or more until the remote ...Returns the display to control the main room. 11 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ While holding down MODE, press MAIN for controlling ZONE 2. Play buttons: Used for repeat or random play operations when playing Music Server ( p52) bn or USB ( p49). 11. Volume buttons bm...
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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... flow chart to be 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≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫... in a three-dimensional space with Dolby Atmos? Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit.
... flow chart to be 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≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫... in a three-dimensional space with Dolby Atmos? Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit.
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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...; Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 231 6 5 4 ZONE 2 87 "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...to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). The same source can be played back 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≫ Rear Panel≫...
...; Setup ≫ 5.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER MAIN ROOM 231 6 5 4 ZONE 2 87 "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...to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). The same source can be played back 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≫ Rear 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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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. 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≫
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... speakers. The same source can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Also, different sources ...can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to...
... speakers. The same source can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p15). ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Also, different sources ...can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to...
Instruction Manual English
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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.
... ( 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.
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... ROOM: This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers ...Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, height speakers installed in the main...
... ROOM: This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from an externally connected AV component to ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ❏ Front High Speakers/Rear High Speakers Installation Example ( p17) ❏ Ceiling Speakers ...Installation Example ( p18) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p19) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, height speakers installed in the main...
Instruction Manual English
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...≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can select either combination. 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≫ Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1... 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...
...≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can select either combination. 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≫ Speaker Channels FRONT CENTER SURROUND 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch 5.1 ch 6.1... 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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... ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room (where this unit and the LINE IN jack of the... pre-main amplifier in the separate room. The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Use an...
... ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the main room (where this unit and the LINE IN jack of the... pre-main amplifier in the separate room. The same source can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Use an...
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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... • To play Spotify Connect, install a Spotify application on this unit. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room is set to On. Then, select this ...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, select NET manually as ....com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. Also, you can be adjusted on your smartphone or tablet.
... • To play Spotify Connect, install a Spotify application on this unit. Notes when using the multi-zone function • To enjoy Spotify music in a separate room is set to On. Then, select this ...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, select NET manually as ....com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. Also, you can be adjusted on your smartphone or tablet.