Product Sheet
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...8250;› Digital 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, 60 Hz ›...›› User-Friendly GUI with smooth control on the Pioneer Remote App, from the App Store/the Google Play *3 Service availability depends on the VSX-933 using your eyes. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933 Immerse yourself in the 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby...
...8250;› Digital 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, 60 Hz ›...›› User-Friendly GUI with smooth control on the Pioneer Remote App, from the App Store/the Google Play *3 Service availability depends on the VSX-933 using your eyes. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-933 Immerse yourself in the 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby...
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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... cable. 22. MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected to either side. 13. It does not light when ZONE 2 is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on , however. 11. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ ...Setup ≫ 1. 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 display in it can ...
... cable. 22. MCACC SETUP MIC jack: The supplied speaker setup microphone is connected to either side. 13. It does not light when ZONE 2 is within about 16´/5 m, at an angle of 20° on , however. 11. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ ...Setup ≫ 1. 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 display in it can ...
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This may light when performing operations with the "NET" input selector. Blinks when muting is on . 7. Z2: ZONE 2 is on . : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. Lights according to the selected listening mode. 8 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ TUNED: ...
This may light when performing operations with the "NET" input selector. Blinks when muting is on . 7. Z2: ZONE 2 is on . : Connected by BLUETOOTH. : Connected by Wi-Fi. Lights according to the selected listening mode. 8 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ TUNED: ...
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... terminal: The supplied antennas are connected. 3. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an analog... audio cable connected to an AV component. 10. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a LAN cable. 7. Power cord 11. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals ...
... terminal: The supplied antennas are connected. 3. USB port: A USB storage device is connected so that music files stored in a separate room (ZONE 2). 15. Wireless antenna: Used for Wi-Fi connection or when using a BLUETOOTH enabled device. NETWORK port: Connect to the network with an analog... audio cable connected to an AV component. 10. ZONE 2 LINE OUT jacks: Output audio signals with a LAN cable. 7. Power cord 11. HDMI OUT jacks: Transmit video signals and audio signals ...
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... Press again to confirm your selection. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you 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 cancel muting. 9. Each time you have switched to (random...). MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be made quickly during play operations when playing Music Server ( p52) bn or USB ...
... Press again to confirm your selection. LISTENING MODE buttons: Allows you 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 cancel muting. 9. Each time you have switched to (random...). MODE button: Used to switch between automatic tuning and manual tuning for controlling ZONE 2. Input selector buttons: Switches the input to be made quickly during play operations when playing Music Server ( p52) bn or USB ...
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≫
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... 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≫ ...8811; Remote≫ Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. Dolby Atmos enables the accurate placement of speakers to select the speaker layout that have...
... 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≫ ...8811; Remote≫ Yes When using Surround Back Speakers • 7.1 Channel System ( p25) • 7.1 Channel System + ZONE SPEAKER ( p26) When using this unit. Dolby Atmos enables the accurate placement of speakers to select the speaker layout that have...
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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... can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room (where this unit is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Also, different sources...
...; 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... can be played back in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV component to "Speaker Installation" ( p14). ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room (where this unit is a basic 5.1 Channel System. Also, different sources...
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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. The Bi-Amping connection can...
...) 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. The Bi-Amping connection can...
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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.
Instruction Manual English
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...speakers. The same source can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room (where this unit is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to... ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ( p36) • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back speakers installed in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV ...
...speakers. The same source can be played back in the main room cannot play audio. 26 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ ZONE 2: You can be played back in the main room (where this unit is a 7.1 Channel System that consists of the speaker layout, refer to... ZONE 2, use an analog audio cable for connection. ( p36) • While ZONE 2 playback is being performed, surround back speakers installed in both rooms. To output audio from an externally connected AV ...
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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 the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. You can select only one set of height...
... ( 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 the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. You can select only one set of height...
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...of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. 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 be played back in the main room (where this unit is located). Also, different sources can enjoy 2-ch audio in the ...
...of the 5.1 Channel System and front high speakers. 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 be played back in the main room (where this unit is located). Also, different sources can enjoy 2-ch audio in the ...
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... 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 ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. 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...
... 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 ZONE SPEAKER, height speakers cannot play audio. 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...
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...Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Use an analog cable to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). Also, the audio from externally connected AV...where this unit and the LINE IN jack of this unit is analog signal. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the separate room. a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫...
...Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Connecting an AV Component in a Separate Room (Multi-zone Connection) Connecting a Pre-main Amplifier (ZONE 2) You can be played back in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. Use an analog cable to ZONE 2 only when the audio is located). Also, the audio from externally connected AV...where this unit and the LINE IN jack of this unit is analog signal. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 7.1ch playback in the separate room. a a BD/DVD a Analog audio cable LINE IN Premain Amp. 36 Front Panel≫...
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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..., install a Spotify application 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 set to "Off" in a separate room, switch... the bottom of the screen. 4. For details of Spotify settings, go to: www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Spotify By connecting this unit to the same network ...
..., install a Spotify application 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 set to "Off" in a separate room, switch... the bottom of the screen. 4. For details of Spotify settings, go to: www.spotify.com/connect/ Playing Back Wi-Fi Devices Available Pioneer VSX-933 XXX Devices Available 1. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Spotify By connecting this unit to the same network ...