VSX-834 (Refurb)
7.2-Channel AV Receiver
In a 15 % slimmer design than the previous model, the VSX-834 is full of easy-to-use features, including the 4K indicator, and Personal Preset and Bluetooth® Input buttons on the front panel. In addition to offering immersive sound with Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X audio formats, the AV receiver can also decode Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* and DTS Virtual:X, letting you experience similar virtual surround effects without using height or surround speakers. The latest video standards such as Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision™ can be enjoyed with support for HDCP 2.2. With the Zone B feature, you can enjoy music playing in the Main Zone via wireless headphones.
Specs
Power
| Amplifier Design | Direct Energy |
| Power Output: Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm 2ch Driven) | 80 W/ch |
| Estimated Power Consumption/Network Standby off | 490 W/0.1 W |
| Channels | 7.2 |
| Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,10%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven) | 165 W/ch |
Decoders & Formats
| Digital Core DSP Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) |
| Audio Processing | - |
| Music File Playback | 192 kHz/24-bit ALAC, AIFF, FLAC, WAV Via USB |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| DTS Neural:X | Yes |
| HDMI SACD Transfer | 2 Channel |
| Audio DACs | 384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4438 (AKM) |
| iPod Digital Audio | - |
| High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer | Yes (* Available with future firmware update) |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
Soundfield Calibration
| Phase Control | Yes |
| MCACC Memory | 1 |
| EQ Bands | 9-Band |
| X-Curve | - |
| Polarity Check | - |
| MCACC | Yes |
| Standing Wave Control | - |
| Symmetric EQ | Yes |
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet |
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | Yes |
Listening Modes
| Auto Surround | Yes |
| Advanced Surround | 10+1 |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | Yes |
| Virtual Speakers | - |
| Stream Direct | Yes (Direct, Pure Direct) |
| Wide Surround | - |
| Headphone Surround | - |
Audio Features
| Dialog Enhancement | Yes |
| Sound Retriever AIR | - |
| Tone Control | Multi |
| Speaker A/B | - |
| Advanced Sound Retriever | Yes |
| Digital Noise Reduction | - |
| Sound Delay (Lip Sync) | Yes |
| Bi-Amp | Yes |
Video Processing
| 4K Ultra HD Pass-Through | Yes (HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Color Gamut Signal Pass-through) |
| 3-D Ready | Yes |
| HDMI Standby Through | Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory |
| Video Processor | Yes |
| Component Video Scaler | - |
| Pure Cinema I/P Converter | - |
| 3D Noise Reduction | - |
| 4K Ultra HD Video Scaler | Ultra HD Upscaling |
| Audio Return Channel | Yes |
| Dolby Vision Compatible | Yes |
| HDMI x.v. Color | Yes |
| Video Converter to HDMI | Yes |
| Composite Video Scaler | - |
| Advanced Video Adjustment | - |
| Super Resolution | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Input / Output | 4 In (Rear) / 1 Out |
| Wi-Fi Built-In | - |
| Wireless Adapter Port | - |
| Component Video Input / Output | - |
| iPhone / iPod / USB Memory Input | - |
| Ethernet Input | - |
| Digital Audio Inputs / Output | 2 In (Optical 1, Coaxial 1) |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| AM/FM Presets | AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets |
| MHL 2 | - |
| Bluetooth Built-In | Yes (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) |
| Bluetooth Adapter Port | - |
| Composite A/V Input / Output | - |
| USB Terminal | Rear |
| Analog Audio Inputs / Output | 2 in / 0 out |
| Pre-Amp Output | 0.2 ch. |
| Front A/V Inputs | USB / 3.5mm stereo mini jack |
Installation
| On-Screen Display | User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu |
| Multi-Room and Source Output | - |
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | - |
| Function Rename | - |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| Auto Power Down | Yes |
| IR Serial Remote In/Out | - |
| FL Dimmer | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Speaker 7ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT, Bi-AMP/ZONE B) |
Construction
| Front Panel | Brushed |
| Speaker Terminals | 2 large + 5 clips |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 Year Parts & Labor |
Dimensions
| W x H x D (inches) Wi-Fi Antenna's Up | - |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs. |
| W x H x D (inches) | 17-1/8 x 5-13/16 x 12-5/8 inches |
Docs
Firmware Updates
- Latest firmware update instructions: Firmware Update Instructions for VSX-834 05-28-2019 .
- Latest firmware update: PIOAVR102C_R107 .