Pioneer VSX-830-K User manual

Quick Start Guide

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AV Receiver

Récepteur AV

Receptor AV VSX-830-K

English

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation

(at least 40 cm at top, 20 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each

side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product,

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or

covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths,

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet

or a bed.

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CAUTION

・Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or

otherexcessively hot place, such as inside a car

or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak,

overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also

reduce the life or performance of batteries.

・

When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or

environmental public institution’s rules that

apply in your country/area.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to

allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the

included CD-ROM ( ).

What’s in the box

Remote Control

Setup microphoneAAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

These quick start guide

Warranty sheet

Safety Brochure

CD-ROM

VSX-1130-K

VSX-830-K

LAN

Connection and initial setup

Perform connection and initial settings in any of the ways listed below.

Read the booklet in the order of



Follow the instructions of each step to

proceed.

Follow the instructions in the

booklet to perform connection and

initial settings.

Regarding WIRELESS indicator flashing

• Flashes when using WAC Mode. (Mode where network

settings can be changed, when this receiver is being

used as a Wi-Fi Access point)

Does not flash after network configuration and after

making a wired LAN connection.

• When not making a network connection, there is no

problem using it as is.

Download “Start-up Navi” app from here.

Connection and initial setup

Perform connection and initial settings in any of the ways listed below.

Download and start “Start-up Navi” app.

Proceed along with the app guidance to

perform connection and initial settings.

Please read the booklet “If you have a Mac/

PC”.

Follow the guidance of the AVNavigator

built into the receiver to proceed with the

connection and initial settings.

Use "Start-up Navi" app to perform

connection and initial settings

• Use a smartphone/tablet.

• Network connection is required.

Follow the guidance of the built-in

AVNavigator to perform connection

and initial settings

• Use a Mac/PC.

• Network connection is required.

Follow the instructions in the

booklet to perform connection and

initial settings.

If you have an iPhone or iPad

Please search for "Start-up Navi" app in the App

Store.

If you have an Android device

Please search for "Start-up Navi" app in Google

Play.

If you have a Mac/PC

Connecting to the network through LAN interface

NETWORK

WAN

LAN

LAN cable (sold separately)

Internet

Modem

Router

Computer

When connecting this receiver to a wireless LAN router by Wi-Fi, refer to the “Setting network connection” in the CD-ROM’s

operating instructions.

Plugging in the receiver

After connecting to a LAN, connect the power cord of the

receiver to a power outlet.

Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC

power outlet.

Turning the power on

Press STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your

computer.

Wait a few minutes after turning the power on before

performing the following operation.

Launching the built-in AVNavigator

Operate AVNavigator by following the screen prompts of your

computer.

Using Mac

Launch Safari and click <VSX-830> displayed in ‘Bonjour’ on

the Bookmarks bar.

• If ‘Bonjour’ is not displayed, tick the ‘Include Bonjour in

the Favorites bar’ check box on the ‘Advanced’ tab in

the Safari ‘Preferences...’ menu.

Using Windows PC

Start up Internet Explorer on your PC (open

any random Internet page).

Press STATUS on the remote control and check

the front panel display on the receiver (the IP

address of the receiver will appear).

(Example Text Display)

If 0.0.0.0 or 169.254.112.202 appears in the address, it

indicates that the receiver is not connected to the network.

Check to make sure that the receiver and router are

properly connected.

Enter number in 2 above in the field in

Internet Explorer shown below and then press

the ENTER key.

(Example Input Format) 192.168.0.124

• With a Windows PC, you can use the following method to

launch AVNavigator.

Launch Explorer and then right-click <VSX-830>

displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click ‘View device

webpage’.

About using Wiring Navi

Wiring Navi starts when ‘Wiring Navi’ is pressed on the

AVNavigator screen.

Operating environment

• AVNavigator can be used in the following environments.

–Windows PC: Microsoft®Windows Vista®/Windows®7/

Windows®8/Windows®8.1

–Mac: OS X v 10.9 or 10.8

• Some AVNavigator functions use an Internet browser. The

following browsers are supported:

–Windows PC: Internet Explorer®8, 9, 10, 11

–Mac OS: Safari 6.0, 7.0

• Depending on the computer network setting or security

setting, AVNavigator may not operate.

Connecting up

Placing the Speakers

120

L– Front Left

C– Center

R– Front Right

SL – Surround Left

SR – Surround Right

SW – Subwoofer

Note

• The front speaker can be bi-amplified.

For details, see “Connecting your

equipment” of the operating

instructions.

Follow the booklet instructions to perform connection and initial settings

Connecting up

Connecting the speakers

Be sure to complete all connections before

connecting this unit to the AC power source.

You can use speakers with a nominal

impedance between 6 Ωand 16 Ω.

Connecting the speakers.

Bare wire connections

Twist exposed wire strands together.

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

Tighten terminal.

12 3

10 mm

(3/8 in.)

SURROUND / BI-AMPCENTER

SPEAKER A

FRONT

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Subwoofer

(SW)

Front Right

(R)

Surround Right

(SR)Surround Left

(SL)

Front Left

(L)

Center

(C)

CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or

disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

Connecting a TV and playback components

Connecting using HDMI

(TV)

(CD)

SURROUND / BI-AMPCENTER

SPEAKER A

DIGITAL IN

FRONT

/MHLBD

15-

4321 (

OUTPUT 5

0.9 A MAX

)

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

SUBWOOFER

PRE OUT

DVD

SAT/CBL

ARC CONTROL

(DVD)(

SAT/CBL)

HDMI IN

OUT

NETWORK

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO INVIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA

BD IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI OUT HDMI OUT

SAT/CBL IN

GAME IN

OPTICAL

IN1 (TV)

HDMI

OUT

DVD IN

• If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the HDMI

terminal, so there is no need to connect an optical digital cable (

). In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON.For details,

see “HDMI Setup” of the operating instructions.

• Please refer to the TV’s operation manual for directions on connections and setup for the TV.

Connecting antennas

FM UNBAL

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to

this receiver, including the speakers.

CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the

plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord

when your hands are wet as this could cause a short

circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of

furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never

make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The

power cords should be routed such that they are not likely

to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire

or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once

in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest

Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a

replacement.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the

mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,

e.g., when on vacation.

Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC

power outlet.

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

DVD player,

HDD/DVD recorder

Blu-ray Disc player,

Blu-ray Disc recorder Set-top box Game console

You will not be

able to view the

setting screen from

the TV unless this

cable is connected.

HDMI/DVI-compatible components

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

Connecting up

Before you start

Put the batteries in the remote control.

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Turn the subwoofer on and turn up the

volume.

CAUTION

• When inserting the batteries, make sure not to damage

the springs on the battery’s *terminals. This can cause

batteries to leak or overheat.

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup

uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze

the test tone that is outputted by the speakers.

Important

• Measure in a quiet environment.

Connect the supplied setup microphone.

• Set to ear height when using a tripod etc., for the

microphone.

The Full Auto MCACC screen appears on your TV.

Exit

2a.Full Auto MCACCReturn

Speaker System : 5.2.2ch

START

EQ Type : – – –

MCACC : M1.MEMORY 1

Measurement Type : Expert

Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control,

then press the ENTER button.

• Automatic measuring will start.

• Measuring will take about 3 to 12 minutes.

Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Automatic setting is complete when the Home Menu

screen appears.

• If Reverse Phase is displayed, the speaker’s wiring (+ and –)

may be inverted. Check the speaker connections.

Even if the connections are correct, Reverse Phase may be

displayed, depending on the speakers and the surrounding

environment. This does not affect measurements, however,

so select Go Next.

• If ERR is displayed, check that speaker is properly connected.

• When the power turns off, refer to the “Frequently asked

questions” in the booklet.

Make sure the setup microphone is

disconnected.

Initial Setup

Setup microphone

Tripod

Basic playback

Multichannel playback

Switch on the playback component.

E.g.) Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the HDMI

BD IN terminal on.

Switch the input of the receiver.

E.g.) Press BD to select the BD input.

Press AUTO to select ’AUTO SURROUND’.

Also press SURR or ADV for multichannel playback. Select

your preferred listening mode.

Start the playback component’s playback.

E.g.) Start playback of the Blu-ray Disc player.

Use VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level.

• When no sound is emitted, increase the volume to

approximately –30 dB.

Note

• When the sound is not produced from the center speaker,

rear speaker and subwoofer, refer to “Frequently asked

questions” in the booklet.

• When the remote control does not work, refer to the

“Frequently asked questions” in the booklet.

To enjoy the many functions of the

unit to the fullest extent

Load the CD-ROM into your computer and see

the “Operating Instructions” (PDF) from the

menu screen to read.

Note

• This unit supports AirPlay. For details, see “Using AirPlay

on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes” of the operating

instructions and the Apple website (http://www.apple.

com).

• This unit’s software can be updated (“Software Update”

of the operating instructions). With Mac OS, it can

be updated using Safari (“Using Safari to update the

firmware” of the operating instructions).

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