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... for free download from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS system and Apple AirPlay 2*. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-934(B) Immerse in HDMI Standby Through ›› AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets ›› Sleep Timer ›› User...›› Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/ AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in ›› Pioneer Remote App*5 Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming ›› User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu ›› On-Screen Information...
... for free download from various sources via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, DTS Play-Fi, SONOS system and Apple AirPlay 2*. 7.2-ch Network AV Receiver VSX-934(B) Immerse in HDMI Standby Through ›› AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets ›› Sleep Timer ›› User...›› Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/ AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in ›› Pioneer Remote App*5 Ready for Multi-room Entertainment Control and Network Streaming ›› User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu ›› On-Screen Information...
Instruction Manual English
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For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p20). • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above This is a basic 5.1 Channel System.
For details of the speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p20). • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) 28 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ 5.1 Channel System 231 6 5 4 Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above This is a basic 5.1 Channel System.
Instruction Manual English
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... 5.1 Channel System. "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p103) to "Speaker Installation" ( p20). "TV Out / OSD" - The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in both rooms. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup... 5.1 ch Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: ...
... 5.1 Channel System. "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p103) to "Speaker Installation" ( p20). "TV Out / OSD" - The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in both rooms. "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup... 5.1 ch Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: ...
Instruction Manual English
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... in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is a basic 5.1 Channel System. The same source can be played back in both rooms. Setup When video ... + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 Speaker Setup 6 5.1 ch 5 4 Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above ZONE 2 87 • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any...
... in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing 5.1-ch playback in the main room (where this unit is a basic 5.1 Channel System. The same source can be played back in both rooms. Setup When video ... + ZONE SPEAKER (European, Australian and Asian models) MAIN ROOM "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 Speaker Setup 6 5.1 ch 5 4 Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above ZONE 2 87 • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any...
Instruction Manual English
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...5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Refer to remove the... jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes • Speaker Impedance: Set any...
...5.1 Channel System (Bi-Amping the Speakers) 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1 ch Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above For highfrequency For lowfrequency You can improve the quality of the low and high pitched ranges. Refer to remove the... jumper bar connecting between the woofer jacks and tweeter jacks of your speakers as well. • Speaker Channels: 5.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: Yes • Speaker Impedance: Set any...
Instruction Manual English
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... speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p21). "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) 32 Front Panel≫...
... speaker layout, refer to "Speaker Installation" ( p21). "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) 32 Front Panel≫...
Instruction Manual English
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... speakers. Setup When video and audio via HDMI input are output to "Speaker Installation" ( p21). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, surround back ...Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 Speaker Setup 6 5 4 Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) MAIN ROOM: ...
... speakers. Setup When video and audio via HDMI input are output to "Speaker Installation" ( p21). The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is being performed, surround back ...Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 Speaker Setup 6 5 4 Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above 8 7 ZONE 2 bk 9 • Speaker Channels: 7.1 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: --• Zone Speaker: Zone 2 • Bi-Amp: No • Speaker Impedance: Set any value ( p26) MAIN ROOM: ...
Instruction Manual English
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...8811; 5.1.2 Channel System 8 7 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the ... ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p24) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p25) • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp:...
...8811; 5.1.2 Channel System 8 7 231 6 5 4 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above This is a type of height speaker. You can select only one set of height speakers from the ... ❏ Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p24) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p25) • Speaker Channels: 5.1.2 ch • Subwoofer: Yes • Height Speaker: Select the type of height speaker actually installed. • Zone Speaker: No • Bi-Amp:...
Instruction Manual English
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...10063; Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p24) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p25) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. You can select only one set "Input...System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM 8 7 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 6 Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above 5 4 ZONE 2 bk 9 MAIN ROOM: This is located). "TV Out / OSD" - The same source...
...10063; Ceiling Speakers Installation Example ( p24) ❏ Dolby Enabled Speakers (Dolby Speakers) Installation Example ( p25) ZONE 2: You can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room and ZONE 2 simultaneously. You can select only one set "Input...System + ZONE SPEAKER (For North American models only) MAIN ROOM 8 7 "Speaker Setup" settings during Initial Setup ( p133) 231 6 Speaker Setup 5.1.2 ch Front High Zone 2 Speaker Impedance 6 ohms or above 5 4 ZONE 2 bk 9 MAIN ROOM: This is located). "TV Out / OSD" - The same source...
Instruction Manual English
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...; Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. (North American models) Speaker Channels 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 FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back...
...; Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Speaker combinations • Up to two powered subwoofers can be connected in either combination. (North American models) Speaker Channels 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 FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK (*2) (*2) (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. (*2) When audio is being output from the ZONE SPEAKER, surround back...
Instruction Manual English
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Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) Speaker Channels 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 FRONT CENTER (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. SURROUND SURROUND BACK HEIGHT Bi-AMP (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) ZONE 2 (ZONE SPEAKER) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) 37 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ (European, Australian and Asian models) Speaker Channels 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 FRONT CENTER (*1) You can select either Bi-AMP or ZONE SPEAKER. SURROUND SURROUND BACK HEIGHT Bi-AMP (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) ZONE 2 (ZONE SPEAKER) (*1) (*1) (*1) (*1) 37 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫
Instruction Manual English
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...room, the main room setting switches to use it. ❏❏Playing Back ( p76) 75 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Download Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to a mobile device, such as a smartphone and tablet to "BLUETOOTH". Also, different sources can select... only the same source for the main room and separate room. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is useful for the main room and separate...
...room, the main room setting switches to use it. ❏❏Playing Back ( p76) 75 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Download Pioneer Remote App (available on iOS or Android™) to a mobile device, such as a smartphone and tablet to "BLUETOOTH". Also, different sources can select... only the same source for the main room and separate room. The same source can enjoy 2-ch audio in the separate room (ZONE 2) while performing playback in the main room (where this unit is useful for the main room and separate...
Instruction Manual English
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... speakers cannot play in the separate room. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in a separate room only. • When audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p103) to "Use" on the System Setup menu. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 when selected with a HDMI...
... speakers cannot play in the separate room. Setting ZONE 2 to on while the unit is in a separate room only. • When audio is analog or 2 ch PCM signal. "Zone 2 HDMI" ( p103) to "Use" on the System Setup menu. • DSD audio signals cannot be output to ZONE 2 when selected with a HDMI...
Instruction Manual English
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... 4.0/4.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr) Dsur 6.0/6.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr) Dsur 2.0.2/2.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Listening mode Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch DD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) (*1) (*1) Atmos Atmos 2.0/2.1 Atmos 3.0/3.1 Atmos 4.0/4.1 Atmos 5.0/5.1 Atmos 6.0/6.1 Atmos 7.0/7.1 Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2 Atmos...listening modes for each speaker layout. Surr) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*1) 6.1 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 7.1 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 4.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 5.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 86 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Surr) ...
... 4.0/4.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr) Dsur 6.0/6.1 (Dolby Audio - Surr) Dsur 2.0.2/2.1.2 (Dolby Audio - Listening mode Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch 4.1 ch DD (Dolby Audio - TrueHD) (*1) (*1) Atmos Atmos 2.0/2.1 Atmos 3.0/3.1 Atmos 4.0/4.1 Atmos 5.0/5.1 Atmos 6.0/6.1 Atmos 7.0/7.1 Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2 Atmos...listening modes for each speaker layout. Surr) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*1) 6.1 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 7.1 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 2.1.2 ch (*1) (*1) 3.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 4.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 5.1.2 ch (*2) (*1) (*1) 86 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ Surr) ...
Instruction Manual English
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... DSD Stereo Mono Ext.Mono Ext.Stereo Classical Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) Drama Unplugged Action AdvancedGame Rock/Pop Sports F.S.Surround (Front Stage Surround) Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) 4.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*5) *1: Reproduced with the sound field according to the number of channels of input signals. *2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output...
... DSD Stereo Mono Ext.Mono Ext.Stereo Classical Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) Drama Unplugged Action AdvancedGame Rock/Pop Sports F.S.Surround (Front Stage Surround) Speaker layout 2.1 ch 3.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) 4.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) 5.1 ch (*1) (*1) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*5) *1: Reproduced with the sound field according to the number of channels of input signals. *2: Not output from surround back speakers or height speakers. *3: Not output...
Instruction Manual English
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... that have independent motion in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed -- Dolby Atmos is switched in the "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch" setting with even greater clarity. Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height speakers are installed -- Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
... that have independent motion in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed -- Dolby Atmos is switched in the "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch" setting with even greater clarity. Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height speakers are installed -- Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫...
Instruction Manual English
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... improve sound quality by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give clarity to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2 ch. It is an optional audio format based on the player to more flexibility in data bit rates. Surr) (Firmware version supporting ...Dolby Digital is input. DSur (Dolby Audio - The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on the player to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2 ch. • This mode cannot be selected. DTHD (Dolby Audio - According to the configuration of 7.1 channels with surround speakers ...
... improve sound quality by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. This mode enhances the surround effects to the entire sound to give clarity to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2 ch. It is an optional audio format based on the player to more flexibility in data bit rates. Surr) (Firmware version supporting ...Dolby Digital is input. DSur (Dolby Audio - The Dolby Digital Plus format has been improved based on the player to 5.1 ch, 7.1 ch or 5.1.2 ch. • This mode cannot be selected. DTHD (Dolby Audio - According to the configuration of 7.1 channels with surround speakers ...
Instruction Manual English
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... height speakers. 91 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Bluray Discs. Detailed reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits and...and set to create spacious 3D sound including audio from the HDMI input terminal. DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DSD This mode is suitable for playing sources...
... height speakers. 91 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Bluray Discs. Detailed reproduction is achieved by recording the content at a sampling rate of 96 kHz and at a resolution of 24 bits and...and set to create spacious 3D sound including audio from the HDMI input terminal. DTS-HD Master Audio is an optional audio format based on 5.1 ch for Blu-ray Discs. Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ DSD This mode is suitable for playing sources...
Instruction Manual English
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...to this mode, sound is characterized by matrix encoding. DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on traditional channel based formats (5.1 ch and 7.1 ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is output from the front speakers. PCM Mode suitable for playing sources recorded..." ( p110) is set audio output on the player to express sound movement. • To enable transfer of the mixing method based on 5.1 ch for sport content. Stereo In this format by the precise positioning of sounds and the ability to Bitstream output. Ent.Show...
...to this mode, sound is characterized by matrix encoding. DTS-ES Matrix is an optional audio format based on traditional channel based formats (5.1 ch and 7.1 ch) and object based dynamic audio mixing, and it is output from the front speakers. PCM Mode suitable for playing sources recorded..." ( p110) is set audio output on the player to express sound movement. • To enable transfer of the mixing method based on 5.1 ch for sport content. Stereo In this format by the precise positioning of sounds and the ability to Bitstream output. Ent.Show...
Instruction Manual English
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...:X*3 *4 Classical*5 Unplugged*5 Ent.Show*5 Drama*5 AdvancedGame*5 Action*5 Rock/Pop*5 Sports*5 Ext.Stereo*6 Ext.Mono*6 F.S.Surround*3 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *3 Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off". *3 Cannot be selected when height speakers...
...:X*3 *4 Classical*5 Unplugged*5 Ent.Show*5 Drama*5 AdvancedGame*5 Action*5 Rock/Pop*5 Sports*5 Ext.Stereo*6 Ext.Mono*6 F.S.Surround*3 *1 Cannot be selected when the input format is monaural or 2 ch. *2 A center speaker or surround speakers need to be installed. *3 Cannot be selected if "Speaker Virtualizer" is set to "Off". *3 Cannot be selected when height speakers...