Pioneer VSX-831 Basic Manual
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Basic
Manual
VSX-831
AV Receiver
Hookup
Step1: Connect the Speakers ..................................................3
Step2: Connect the TV ............................................................5
Step3: Connect the AV Components .......................................7
Step4: Connect Other Cables ................................................10
Setup
Step5: Power On & Initial Setup ............................................11
HDMI Setup ...........................................................................12
Playback
Basic Playback ......................................................................13
Network Functions .................................................................14
Others ....................................................................................16
Part Names
Front Panel ............................................................................18
Rear Panel ............................................................................19
Remote Controller .................................................................20
Display ...................................................................................20
This manual includes information needed when starting up and also
instructions for frequently used operations. The "Advanced Manual" is
available on the internet with details about the playback features/
listening modes/settings details, specifications, and troubleshooting.
The Advanced Manual is created in a format that makes it easy to read
on a PC or Smartphone.
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What's in the box
1. Main unit 2. Remote controller (RC-914R) ×1, Batteries (AAA/R03) ×2
3. Indoor FM antenna ×1 4. AM loop antenna ×1 5. Speaker setup microphone ×1
Main features
This unit is connected between your TV and your AV components. To play, select the source with the input
selector. You can connect 5.1ch of speakers to this unit, with 5ch at 140 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9%THD) (North
American models) / 130 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1%THD) (European, Australian and Asian models) per channel plus a
powered subwoofer pre out jack.
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The HDMI jack supports 4K video input and output. Jacks IN1 to 3 and OUT support HDCP2.2
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HDMI CEC functionality: Control features such as linking input switching with the input selector and players
conforming to the CEC standard, switching audio output and volume using the remote controller of a CECcompliant TV, and automatically switching this unit to standby when the TV is turned off
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HDMI Standby Through: Video and audio signals from AV components can be transmitted to the TV even if this
unit is in standby
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ARC: Connection with an ARC-compatible TV is complete with one HDMI cable
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Easy Initial Setup using onscreen guidance and On-Screen Display (OSD) showing operations on the TV
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Internet radio and AirPlay via wired LAN or Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) and network features such as Music Server
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that enables PC music file playback, USB playback, plus other playback features such as AM/FM radio and
BLUETOOTH
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Playback formats supported by Music Server and USB include WAV, FLAC and DSD high-res source
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CAUTION: Connect speakers with 6 Ω to 16 Ω impedance. The power cord must be connected only after
all other cable connections are completed.
0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment manufactured by
other companies.
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Step1: Connect the Speakers
Speaker Layout for 5.1-Channel
System
Front speakers output front stereo sound and a center speaker outputs center
sound such as dialogs and vocals. Surround speakers create back sound
field. Powered subwoofer reproduces bass sounds and creates rich sound
field. The front speakers should be positioned at ear height, while the
surround speakers should be positioned just above ear height. Center
speaker should be set up facing the listening position. Place the powered
subwoofer towards the front. Placing it between the center speaker and a front
speaker gives you a natural sound even when playing music.
0 The front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers are counted as
5 channels, and the powered subwoofer is counted as 0.1 of a channel,
giving us the name 5.1ch system.
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＊ 1: 22e to 30e, ＊ 2: 120e
Front Speakers
Center Speaker
Surround Speakers
Powered Subwoofer
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Connect 123456 for a 5.1-channel system. Up to
two powered subwoofers can be connected. The same
signal is output from each of the SUBWOOFER jacks.
Note that it is possible to connect just 12 and no other
jacks.
1/2˝
(12 mm)
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Connections for 5.1Channel System
Setup
0 The speaker configuration is set to 5.1ch audio
output by default. If there are speakers you won't
be connecting, you need to change the settings in
Initial Setup, "1. Full Auto MCACC" (
the audio from those speakers you are not
connecting is sent to other speakers.
P11) so that
Make sure the exposed wires of the speakers do not stick out of
the speaker terminals when connecting. If the exposed wires of
the speakers touch the rear panel or the + and – wires touch each
other, the protection circuit will be activated.
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1 Speaker cable, 2 Subwoofer cable
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Step2: Connect the TV
This unit is connected between your TV and AV
components. If you connect two or more AV components,
you can select the video displayed on the TV and the
audio output from this unit by changing the input selector.
Shown here are the connections for a TV that supports
the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By connecting
with a single HDMI cable, you can not only output the
video input to this unit to the TV, but you can also play the
sound from the TV through this unit.
Choose an HDMI IN jack on the TV that supports ARC
when connecting.
if you have:
ARC TV
Setup
0 Settings are required to use the ARC function.
Select "Yes" in "4. Audio Return Channel" (
in the Initial Setup.
0 Please refer to the TV's operation manual for
directions on connections and setup for the TV.
P12)
HDMI IN (ARC)
1 HDMI cable
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TV
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This unit is connected between your TV and AV
components. If you connect two or more AV components,
you can select the video displayed on the TV and the
audio output from this unit by changing the input selector.
This describes the connections for a TV that does not
support the ARC (Audio Return Channel) feature. By
connecting with both an HDMI cable and a digital optical
cable, you can not only output the video input to this unit
to the TV, but you can also play the sound from the TV
through this unit.
0 Connection with a digital optical cable is not necessary
if you will watch TV through a device such as a cable
set-top box (that is, not use a tuner built into the TV).
if you have:
Non-ARC TV
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TV
1 HDMI cable, 2 Digital optical cable
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Cable/Satellite set-top
box
Streaming media
player
Step3: Connect the AV Components
This is an example of connection with an AV component
that has an HDMI jack. With connection to an AV
component that conforms with the CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) standard, you can use features such
as the HDMI CEC feature that links with the input selector,
and the HDMI Standby Through feature which allows you
to play video and audio from AV components on the TV
even when this unit is in standby mode.
0 To play 4K or 1080p video, use a high speed HDMI
cable. Further, to enjoy HDCP2.2 compatible video,
connect to the HDMI IN1 to IN3 jacks.
if you have:
HDMI AV Components
Setup
0 HDMI setup (
CEC and HDMI Standby Through features. Make
settings after all connections are complete.
0 To enjoy digital surround sound including Dolby
Digital, audio output should be set to "Bitstream
output" on the connected Blu-ray Disc player or
other device.
P12) is required to use the HDMI
1 HDMI cable
BD/DVD
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GAME
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Cable/Satellite set-top
box
This is an example of connection with an AV component
that does not have an HDMI jack. Make the connections
to the AV component to match the jacks it has. When
video input connection is to the CBL/SAT jack, the audio
input connection should also be to the CBL/SAT jacks,
and so on, so that you connect the video input jacks to the
jacks with the same name as the audio input jacks. Note
that video signals input to the VIDEO IN jack will be
upconverted to HDMI signals and then output from the
HDMI OUT jack.
if you have:
Non-HDMI AV Components
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1 Analog audio/video cable
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