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.
- Dolby Atmos
- DTS:X
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
- Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
Dolby Atmos
You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers.
DTS:X
Can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision®, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming
Whatever audio is playing on your phone, tablet, or PC app can be streamed to the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the receiver has paired with and remembered your device, it will start playback automatically whenever it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream.
Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones
You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones.
DTS Virtual:X
With DTS Virtual:X, you can enjoy a three-dimensional immersive sound similar to DTS:X, without the need of height or rear speakers. The technology supports 2 to 7.1.4-channel input source, for delivery on 2 to 5.1 or even 7.1-channel speaker layout. DTS Virtual:X works with all DTS codecs, including DTS:X.
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalizes response.
Amplification
Channels: 7
Amplification Type: Direct Energy
155 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 1ch Driven)
135 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven)
Audio Features
Dolby Atmos®, Dolby Surround Upmixer
DTS:X®, DTS Neural:X® Upmixer
Reflex Optimizer
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer*
DTS Virtual:X
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES, DTS-HD Express
DSD Disc (SACD) Playback via HDMI (2.8 MHz/2ch, 5.1ch)
Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
384 kHz/32-bit D/A Conversion with AK4438 (AKM)
Audio Return Channel (ARC) on HDMI
MCACC Auto Room Tuning
- Phase Control
- Subwoofer EQ
Advanced Sound Retriever (2ch)
Advanced Surround Modes
- Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Extended Stereo, Extended Mono, Front Stage Surround Advance
Video Features
Ultra HD Pass-through with HDCP 2.3 (4K/60p/4:4:4/24-bit, 4K/24p/4:4:4/36-bit, 4K/60p/4:2:0/36-bit)
HDR10, HLG and BT.2020 Wide Colour Gamut Signal Passthrough
Dolby Vision Compatible
Ultra HD Upscaling (1080p to 4K)
3D Ready (Blu-ray Disc™, Broadcast, and Games)
Deep Colour (36-bit), “x.v. Colour”
Convenience Features
Personal Preset
Dialog Enhancement
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (Version: 4.2 + LE, Profile: A2DP 1.2/AVRCP 1.3, Codec: SBC/AAC) Built-in
User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
On-Screen Information for Audio/Video Status
Auto Power Off in HDMI Standby Through
AM/FM Tuner 40 Presets
Sleep Timer
User-Friendly Simple Remote Control
Front Terminals
MCACC Setup MIC In
Phones 1 Out
Rear Terminals
HDMI 4 In (4 Assignable)
HDMI 1 Out
USB 1 In for Streaming Dongles
Audio 3 In (Assignable)
Digital Coaxial 1 In (Assignable)
Digital Optical 1 In (Assignable)
Subwoofer 2 Pre Out
ZONE B Pre/Line Out for Wireless Headphones
Speaker 7ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT, Bi-AMP/ZONE B)
FM/AM Antenna
Specifications
Power Requirements: AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption/Standby: 480 W/0.2 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 148 x 321 mm
Weight: 8 kg