VSX-531 - Your Entry to Enhanced Audio Fidelity
Go beyond TV speakers or sound bars with an advanced level of home audio enjoyment
The VSX-531 AV receiver is the ideal centerpiece for elevating your home theater system to a richer, more authentic audio experience. As a gateway into the immersive world of High Definition surround sound, the VSX-531 features 4 HDMI inputs and Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) pass-through with HDCP 2.2, easily handling the latest technology and devices, with support for all of the latest HDR video standards for vivid high-resolution playback.
Control the Power of Sound
Pioneer designed the VSX-531 AV receiver to deliver powerful cutting edge features at an entry-level price point. The VSX-531 is equipped with a 5 channel discrete amplifier with the same quality on all 5.1-channels delivering up to 140 Watts of power per channel of clear audio reproduction.
HD Audio Uncompressed
Expand your audio library with the ultimate in sound reproduction using high-definition audio formats with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD to deliver Blu-ray Disc soundtracks with unsurpassed audio quality. The VSX-531 also supports Dolby and DTS surround formats, the best formats for the wide variety of available entertainment sources.
The VSX-531 also incorporates Pioneer's Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) to improve the dynamic response from compressed music sources and restore the subtle details left out during the compression process. Ideal for use with WMA, AAC and MP3 files played via disc or USB, ASR makes music sound more realistic than before for enhanced playback that sounds as close to the original recording.
Built-in Bluetooth
Easily enjoy music from other devices with the built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology, the most convenient wireless streaming solution. Pair the VSX-531 with compatible devices and wirelessly listen to all of your favorite streaming music services as well as your own music library, for access to your favorite music genres.
Connected and Ready
Plug a thumb drive into the standard front panel USB port and instantly playback all your favorite MP3, WMA and AAC music files. With four HDMI, additional optical and coaxial digital inputs, the VSX-531 delivers a wide range of audio, composite video connections for all your devices as well as a headphone jack for the ultimate private listening experience.
Smart Power
The intelligent ECO Mode automatically analyzes your sources in real-time and adjusts power consumption, or manually select power-saving settings for the best listening experience.
Product Details
- Ultra HD (4K/60p/4:4:4) pass-through with HDCP 2.2
- Advanced Sound Retriever
- Built-in Bluetooth
- 140 W/ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 1ch Driven)
- 80 W/ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.08 %, 2ch Driven FTC)
Technical Specifications
POWER
Amplifier Design - Discrete Direct Energy
Channels - 5.1
Power Output: Watts per Channel (20Hz-20kHz,.08%THD@8ohm 2ch Driven) - 80 Watts
Power Output: Watts per Channel (1kHz,1%THD@6ohm 1ch Driven) - 140 Watts
Estimated Power Consumption/Standby with HDMI Control off - 210 W/0.45 W (standby)
DECODERS & FORMATS
Digital Core DSP Engine - Digital Core Engine with Texas Instruments Aureus DSP
Audio DACs - 192K/24Bit
Music File Playback - 48kHz / 16-Bit MP3, WMA, ACC Via USB
High-Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) - 2.2
Dolby TrueHD - Yes
Dolby Digital Plus - Yes
DTS-HD Master Audio - Yes
HDMI SACD Transfer - 2 Channel
SOUNDFIELD CALIBRATION
Phase Control - Yes
Distance Adjustment - 0.1 feet
LISTENING MODES
Auto Surround - Yes
Stream Direct - Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)
Advanced Surround - 10+1
AUDIO FEATURES
Advanced Sound Retriever - Yes (2ch)
Tone Control - 2 Channel
Sound Delay (Lip Sync) - Yes (500ms)
VIDEO PROCESSING
4K Ultra HD Pass-Through - Yes
3-D Ready - Yes
Audio Return Channel - Yes
HDMI Standby Through - Yes with Input Switch / Last Memory
HDMI 36-bit Deep Color - Yes
HDMI x.v. Color - Yes
CONNECTIVITY
HDMI Input / Output - 4 In (Rear) / 1 Out
Composite A/V Input / Output - 2 In (Coaxial x 1, Optical x 1)
USB Terminal - Front USB
Analog Audio Inputs / Output - 3 In
Digital Audio Inputs / Output - 2 In
Pre-Amp Output - .1 ch (SW)
Headphone Output - Yes
Front A/V Inputs - USB (Audio Only)
AM/FM Presets - 30
INSTALLATION
On-Screen Display - HDMI Only
Auto Power Down - Yes
FL Dimmer - Yes
Remote - Yes
Sleep Timer - 30, 60, 90 min.
CONSTRUCTION
Front Panel - Brushed
Speaker Terminals - 2 large + 3 clip
DIMENSIONS
W x H x D (inches) - 17.1 x 6.6 x 12.6
Weight - 17.6 lbs
