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VSX-831

Enjoy spectacular images on your home cinema with Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) upscaling/pass-through, with HDCP 
2.2 and support for the latest video standards HDR and BT.2020. Listen to Hi-Res Audio via USB or network. In 
addition  to  internet  radio  and  various  network  streaming  services,  with  Chromecast  built-in  you  can  use  your 
mobile device to stream your favourite music to your receiver.

AmplificAtion 

channels: 5

 

Amplification type: Direct Energy

 

130 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, tHD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven)

 

AuDio fEAturEs

Dolby

 

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 trueHD/Dolby Digital plus/Dolby pro logic ii

Dts-HD master Audio/Dts-HD High resolution Audio/Dts 

 

96/24/Dts-HD Express/Dts neo:6 5.1
DsD playback via network/usB (5.6 mHz/2ch 2.8 mHz/2ch)

 

DsD Disc (sAcD) playback via HDmi (2.8 mHz/5.1ch, 2ch)

 

Digital core Engine with cirrus logic (Quad core) x1

 

384 kHz/32-bit DAc (AK4458)

 

HDmi Audio return channel (Arc)

 

mcAcc Auto room tuning

 

phase control

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subwoofer EQ (4 Band)

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Advanced sound retriever (2ch)

 

Advanced surround modes

 

classical, unplugged, Entertainment show, Drama, 

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Advanced Game, Action, rock/pop, sports, Extended stereo, 

Extended mono, front stage surround, Auto surround

ViDEo fEAturEs

ultra HD pass-through with HDcp 2.2 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 

 

4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit)
HDr and Bt.2020 support

 

ultra HD upscaling (1080p 

 

 4K)

3D ready (Blu-ray Disc™, Broadcast, and Games)

 

Deep colour (36-bit), “x.v.colour”

 

HomE nEtWorK fEAturEs

chromecast built-in*

 

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Apple Airplay certified

 

spotify

 

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 Digital music-streaming service ready*

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internet radio with tunein

 

tiDAl music streaming service ready

 

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Deezer*

 

2

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4

Hi-res Audio file playback via usB/network

 

up to 192 kHz/24-bit AlAc, Aiff, flAc, WAV

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5.6/2.8 mHz DsD playback

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Dolby

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 trueHD playback (usB only)

conVEniEncE fEAturEs

Built-in Wi-fi

 

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 (Dual Band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz)

Built-in 

 

Bluetooth

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 Wireless technology (Version: 4.1,  

profile: A2Dp/AVrcp, codec: sBc/AAc)
icontrolAV5 remote control App ready (ios/Android™)*

 

5

new Gui with system/network setup menu

 

Auto power off in HDmi standby through

 

Am/fm tuner 40 presets

 

sleep timer

 

user-friendly simple remote control

 

front tErminAls

usB 1 in for usB Drive

 

mcAcc setup mic in

 

Audio 1 in (mini stereo Jack)

 

phones 1 out

 

rEAr tErminAls

HDmi 6 in (4 Assignable)

 

HDmi 1 out

 

Ethernet 1 in

 

AV (composite) 2 in (Assignable)

 

Audio 2 in (Assignable)

 

phono (mm) 1 in

 

Digital coaxial 1 in (Assignable)

 

Digital optical 1 in (Assignable)

 

subwoofer 2 pre out

 

speaker 5 ch out (front, cEntEr, 

 

surrounD)
fm/Am Antenna

 

spEcificAtions

power requirements:  

 

Ac 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
power consumption/standby:  

 

390 W/0.15 W
Dimensions (W x H x D):  

 

435 x 173 x 370.5 mm
Weight: 9.2 kg

 

5.2-ch Network AV Receiver

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 Chromecast-enabled apps required   *

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 Available with future firmware update   *

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 For service availability in your country, check www.spotify.com    

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 For service availability in your country, check www.deezer.com   *

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 Available for free download from the App Store/the Google Play™

BlAcK

silVEr

Summary of Contents for 2016

Page 1: ...Hi Res audio files and network features including internet radio and Chromecast built in The GUI also comes with fresh updates offering a new design and smoother setup The steadfast functions and performance cultivated in the high grade SC Series introduce a new quality standard to home entertainment This Product Reference Guide introduces the technologies and features that give the special qualit...

Page 2: ... Audio DTS Neo 6 5 1 DTS Neo 6 Hi Res Audio File Playback via USB Network Variable File Play Action Sophisticated Surround System 7ch Speaker Configurations Advanced Surround Modes Front Stage Surround Connectivity HDMI 4K 60p 3D ARC Front USB Input Phono MM Input Network Features Chromecast built in Apple AirPlay Certified Spotify Digital Music Streaming Service Ready Internet Radio TuneIn TIDAL ...

Page 3: ...ting the Direct Energy Design of the high end models which allow high power simultaneous multi channel drive In combination with the MCACC auto room tuning you can enjoy all the emotions intended for the playing piece Except VSX 531 Select Parts for Clear and Open Sound 1131 831 High grade parts are used to bring out the best from the Direct Energy Design The polymer multi layer MU capacitors PML ...

Page 4: ...abled speakers the low frequency components are usually all redirected to the subwoofer Since this will include frequencies featuring directivity the resulting sound lacks a seamless feel MCACC redirects the low frequency component with directionality to the floor speaker below the Dolby enabled speaker element and the lower frequency components to the subwoofer This optimal signal distribution cr...

Page 5: ...ith the latest low distortion technology the DAC provides detailed and clear sound ideal for Hi Res Audio playback The 32 bit digital filter creates natural and detailed sound Anti Standing Wave Insulator 1131 831 The Anti Standing Wave Insulator has been developed through repeated listening tests featuring a special form with no parallel sides inside to prevent cavity resonance This makes the sou...

Page 6: ...831 support up to 4K 60p 4 4 4 24 bit with HDCP 2 2 on HDMI IN 1 2 3 and HDMI OUT MAIN SUB Next Generation Video Standard Ready 1131 831 531 The AV receivers are ready for the next generation video standard HDR High Dynamic Range and BT 2020 which were adopted by Ultra HD Blu ray HDR is a technology that drastically expands the brightness peak providing a higher contrast between light and dark ima...

Page 7: ...be accurately captured and reproduced on a compatible display thereby more closely matching the natural characteristics of the human eye x v Colour only available for playback of discs recorded with AVCHD devices x v Colour and the x v Colour logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation 24 bit 8 bit x 3 256 steps 4 096 steps For illustration purpose only 36 bit 12 bit x 3 24 bit 16 million colours Smoo...

Page 8: ...a three dimensional space Compared to Dolby Digital with discrete channels Dolby Atmos offers seamless surround sound movement with up to 64 separate speaker output and a sense of height created by the overhead speakers The sound is completely in sync with the screen view providing total immersion with unprecedented sound localisation and movement This cinema sound experience can be reproduced in ...

Page 9: ...aster at 192 kHz 24 bit for 5 1 channels and 96 kHz 24 bit for 7 1 channels DTS HD Master Audio delivers audio at extremely high variable bit rates of 24 5 Mbps which far exceeds standard DVDs DTS HD Master Audio offers movies and music in the pure original state as intended by the artists DTS HD High Resolution Audio can deliver up to 7 1 channels of 96 kHz 24 bit high resolution sound The rich a...

Page 10: ...ble Formats Format Extension Stream Ch Input Method USB Wired LAN Wireless LAN WAV wav WAV 2ch Sampling Frequency 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 44 1 48 kHz Quantization Bit Rate 8 bit 16 bit 24 bit 8 bit 16 bit 24 bit 8 bit 16 bit 24 bit FLAC flac FLAC 2ch Sampling Frequency 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 44 1 48 kHz Quantization Bit Rate ...

Page 11: ...ality Surround A 7 2 channel Surround System Front Height Rear Height Connection C 7 2 channel Surround System Dolby Enabled Speakers Front Surround Surround Back Connection Simultaneous output from top height and rear height speakers not available Select one set from above Simultaneous output from Dolby Enabled Speakers front surround and surround back speakers not available Select one set from a...

Page 12: ...ise the sound for your entertainment Except VSX 531 VSX 531 only Front Stage Surround 1131 831 531 With Front Stage Surround you can enjoy surround sound coming from only the front speakers and the subwoofer Since wall reflections are not used the setup is less dependent on the room environment allowing front alignment of the speakers Front Stage Surround creates an excellent sound image and natur...

Page 13: ...m to the AV receiver via HDMI so there s no need for a separate audio cable Enjoy full digital transfer of high definition audio as well as up to 4K 60p video signals by HDMI connection Front USB Input 1131 831 531 The front panel USB input terminal allows straightforward connection to a USB memory stick This plug and play connectivity enables you to easily play music files Phono MM Input 1131 831...

Page 14: ...Service Ready 1131 831 Enjoy on demand access to millions of songs with Spotify s digital music streaming service With the wide range of music selection you re sure to find a fitting song for your mood or occasion right at your fingertips You can make your own choice or let Spotify surprise you The AV receivers are ready for the Connect from Spotify which lets you select songs on your Spotify app ...

Page 15: ... updates on new releases by your favorite artists Available with future firmware update For service availability in your country check www deezer com Built in Dual Band Wi Fi 1131 831 Enjoy network features such as audio streaming via wireless LAN connection The built in Wi Fi is dual band supporting both 5 GHz and 2 4 GHz frequency channels By using the 5 GHz band you can enjoy steady and uninter...

Page 16: ...aring of audio from external inputs depends on the model and is enabled with a future firmware update VSX 1131 and VSX 831 do not support wireless transmission of signals from external inputs Sampling rates of 44 1 kHz and 48 kHz are supported FireConnect is a technology based on Blackfire provided by Blackfire Research Corp USA Multi Zone Powered ZONE 2 1131 With Pioneer s Multi Zone you can play...

Page 17: ...players AV receiver needs to be connected to a wired LAN in a wireless LAN network STATUS VIEWER 1131 831 The STATUS VIEWER provides graphical display of input output and status of the playing content and the image of the speakers You can enjoy intuitive control for Input Link Phase and Channel Level CURSOR 1131 831 For the currently used function up down left right operations can be done on the a...

Page 18: ...by moving the Balance Cursor red ball FINGER EQ 1131 831 Just stroke the screen with your finger to draw the EQ curve You can change and save the EQ characteristics PUSH PLAYER 1131 831 Music files stored on devic es such as smarphones can be directly operated on the app and streamed via Wi Fi Firmware Update Network Setup via Web Control 1131 831 By entering the AV receiver s IP address on the we...

Page 19: ...g standby This feature is useful when you want to access HDMI connected components without turning on the AV receiver The input source can be switched on the remote control even during standby pass through Control with HDMI needs to be turned off Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through 1131 831 The AV receiver will automatically turn off after being left uncontrolled for a certain time set by the u...

Page 20: ... HD High Resolution Audio DTS Neo 6 5 1 DTS Neo 6 Neo 6 before DTS X firmware update Neo 6 5 1 Neo 6 Hi Res Audio File Playback via USB Network Variable File Play Action Sophisticated Surround System 7ch Speaker Configurations Advanced Surround Modes Front Stage Surround Connectivity HDMI 4K 60 3D ARC Front USB Input Phono MM Input Network Features Chromecast built in Apple AirPlay Certified Spoti...

Page 21: ...VSX 1131 MMP VSX 831 MMP VSX 531 WMP Product Sheet ...

Page 22: ...36 bit x v Colour Home Network Features Chromecast built in 1 2 Apple AirPlay Certified Spotify Digital Music Streaming Service Ready 3 Internet Radio with TuneIn TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready 1 Deezer 1 4 Hi Res Audio File Playback via USB Network Up to 192 kHz 24 bit ALAC AIFF FLAC WAV 5 6 2 8 MHz DSD Playback Dolby TrueHD Playback USB only Convenience Features Built in Wi Fi Dual Band 5 G...

Page 23: ... Multi room Audio Offers a Variety of Ways to Enjoy Music FireConnect mirrors network audio and external analogue sources connected to the master component from streaming services to vinyl records on FireConnect compatible speakers in other rooms Music selection speaker grouping and playback management across the home are built into Pioneer Remote App for iOS and Android FireConnect is enabled wit...

Page 24: ...olour 36 bit x v Colour Home Network Features Chromecast built in 1 2 Apple AirPlay Certified Spotify Digital Music Streaming Service Ready 3 Internet Radio with TuneIn TIDAL Music Streaming Service Ready 2 Deezer 2 4 Hi Res Audio File Playback via USB Network Up to 192 kHz 24 bit ALAC AIFF FLAC WAV 5 6 2 8 MHz DSD Playback Dolby TrueHD Playback USB only Convenience Features Built in Wi Fi Dual Ba...

Page 25: ... mirrors network audio and external analogue sources connected to the master component from streaming services to vinyl records on FireConnect compatible speakers in other rooms Music selection speaker grouping and playback management across the home are built into Pioneer Remote App for iOS and Android FireConnect is enabled with a firmware update Sharing of audio from external inputs depends on ...

Page 26: ...iever 2ch Auto Level Control 2ch Midnight Loudness Advanced Surround Modes Action Drama Advanced Game Sports Classical Rock Pop Front Stage Surround Extended Stereo Phones Surround ECO Mode 1 ECO Mode 2 Video Features Ultra HD Pass through with HDCP 2 2 4K 60p 4 4 4 HDR Support 3D Ready Blu ray Disc Broadcast and Games Deep Colour 36 bit x v Colour Convenience Features Music File Playback via USB ...

Page 27: ...traightforward connection to a USB memory stick This plug and play connectivity enables you to easily play music files Hear Every Detail with Dolby TrueHD DTS HD Master Audio The VSX 531 supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio surround soundtracks letting you experience the world of true high definition entertainment from Bluray Discs The lossless codecs are bit for bit identical to the stud...

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