VSX-534 | 5.2-Channel AV Receiver

The VSX-534 5.2 Channel AV Receiver features Dolby Atmos® immersive sound at a price you will not find anywhere else. The VSX-534 comes in a user-friendly design with a 12% slimmer size than the previous model for easy installation. A 4K indicator and Personal Preset and Bluetooth® Input buttons on the front panel make it easy to setup. Immerse yourself in enveloping sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X® audio formats. Even without height or surround speakers, you can still enjoy virtual 3D surround effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual: X. The AV receiver is compatible with Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision™ with support for HDCP 2.2, so you can fully appreciate premium 4K content.

Key Features:

• 5.2 channel surround sound AV receiver
• 135 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven)
• Dolby Atmos & DTS;X, surround formats
• Dolby Surround & DTS Neural:X Upmixing
• 4 HDMI inputs with full HDCP 2.2 support
• 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 colour resolution, HDR10 and BT.2020
• Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) and ARC
• Built-in Bluetooth streaming
• Digital and analogue audio inputs
• Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound
• Versatile placement options measuring 435 x 148 x 321 mm (W x H x D)

User Manual (PDF, 4.8MB)

Dolby Atmos®/Dolby Surround Upmixing

Reproduce object-oriented sound with Dolby Atmos in smooth, curving or realistic, three-dimensional, overhead movements. And with Height Virtualizer, Dolby Atmos creates virtual height effects from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.

The VSX-534 is compatible with 3.1.2ch configuration of the latest cinema sound platform, Dolby Atmos®. You can reproduce object-oriented sound in smooth, curving movements, or the realistic three-dimensional movement overhead by the top speakers. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using Dolby Surround for enjoying 3D surround sound.

DTS:X®/DTS Neural:X Upmixing

DTS:X is the next-generation audio codec from DTS that leverages object-based audio to enable new immersive and interactive audio experiences. Since DTS:X can automatically adapt the audio to the existing channels and speaker system, no specific speaker layout is required. Experience an immersive soundscape with incredibly rich and life-like audio. Other audio codecs such as PCM and DSD can be upmixed using DTS Neural:X for enjoying 3D surround sound.

Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization & DTS Virtual:X

When playing any Dolby format, engaging the Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.

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-channel speaker layout. DTS Virtual:X works with all DTS codecs, including DTS:X.

4K HDR Ready

The VSX-534 supports pass-through for HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), and Dolby Vision signals. By connecting a compatible source device, you can enjoy these latest video standards on a compatible display. What’s more, all HDMI terminals support 4K (60p/4:4:4/24-bit), Wide Colour Gamut(BT.2020), and HDCP 2.2, so you will have no problem when upgrading to new devices, and can also enjoy premium content such as 4K videos with digital copy protection.

Smooth & Easy Bluetooth

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.

The VSX-534 features A2DP/AVRCP profiles, with support for SBC/AAC codecs. By pressing the Bluetooth button on the front panel, you can directly start up the BT function, even when the unit is in standby.

Customised To You

Create the optimum acoustic environment with Pioneer’s MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), developed with the expertise of professional recording studios. With the custom microphone, the system automatically compensates for differences in speaker size, level and distance, and equalises response.

Personal Presets

Just press the Personal Preset button on the front panel for three seconds; and your current settings, such as volume level and listening mode, can be saved. Up to three presets can be registered and easily recalled from the front panel button or remote control. Make volume adjustments to the range including dialogue in films, with the up/down key on the remote control.

On-Screen Information for Audio/Video Status

The screen display now shows detailed input and output information for the playing content. So you can see whether your video is being output by Dolby Vision, or if the movie is processing Dolby Atmos or DTS:X sound.

Zone B Output for Wireless Headphones

The VSX-534 is equipped with Zone B audio output terminals for expanding the Main Zone sound by connecting your wireless headphone dock. You can listen to the sound playing in the living room via wireless headphones.

Amplification

• Channels: 5

• Amplification Type: Direct Energy

• 150 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 2.2 (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 Line Out for Wireless Headphones

• Speaker 5 ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT)

• FM/AM Antenna

Specifications

• Power Requirements: AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Power Consumption/Standby: 465 W/0.2 W

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 148 x 321 mm

• Weight: 8 kg