Pioneer Elite VSX-32 / 33 Owners' Thread - Page 33

I think you have nuzzy mixed up with me. I put up the firmware update, and the main, sub, and dsp update revision numbers. Not a big deal, just saying.

Damn, you beat me to the post, DRC72. Yes, I will try and find out tomorrow what the updates actually do.

Thanks appreciate it!!!

DRC72

Haha! Sorry about that. Yeah I know it was you. You quoted me before I had a chance to finish my edits.

DannyW75...if you paid SRP for the Yamaha you should have waited. The A2010's come out in September.

Hey Nuzzy,

I noticed they are coming out soon, but I was just wanted to pick up something I would really be happy with. I bought a TX-NR708 in February. It failed with the remote and receiver not responding, and cycling through the audio modes. I ended up with a refund, and picked up a VSX-1325-K instead. There was nothing wrong with the Pioneer. I was just not completely happy with the sound of it. I was within the 30 day return window, so decided to take it back and get something else. I ended up buying the Yamaha RX-A2000 yesterday. I am quite happy with it thus far. If I waited until September, I would not have been able to return the Pioneer for an exchange.

The only unfortunate thing is the higher price buying it in town instead of online. I was able to get the store to offer me a lower price than MSRP, but still more expensive than buying online. The good news though is that they do all servicing and repairs at the store where I purchased it. If anything goes wrong, it is only a 15 minute drive from my house to get it taken care of.

I've noticed the bass is a lot more tighter and accurate, plus the surround effects in all my speakers sound clearer and more accurate as well. These are at least my observations. So far I'm liking what I see.

Nice. I'll have to update mine ASAP!

Definitely!!!!! It's super easy and quick. Danny is definitely a great asset to AVS.

I tried to do a quick search but couldn't find an answer to my question. I have a VSX-32. I love it but just have one nit-picky problem. Whenever I turn on my receiver, it defaults to an input that I never use (itunes). Occasionally I will immediately change it to my desired input (TV) and it will switch back to this default input (itunes). I have nothing plugged into the input and I have even disabled cycling through all the inputs I don't use. Is there a way to set the default input? My only idea is that somehow the receiver is thinking there is a signal input and defaulting to that. Thanks for any help

Well, I put in the USB drive with the file in the root directory (filename is AVR_10_0109.mem). Tried going through the update process but it says that the update file isn't found.

Any ideas? I have a 32GB Mushkin USB drive that is FAT32 formatted as instructed. Nothing else is on the drive, just the .mem update file.

Edit: Nevermind, I got it to work

Turn off HDMI Control (p. 56).

Ok which one would you pick the vsx-32/33 or marantz sr5005 and why? My last receiver was the sony str-dn1020 dont know much at all bout receivers. I just got the sr5005 from bestbuy for 336.00 have 30 days to take it back if im not happy with it. So I went for it since there was only one left new in box. Its alot better then the sony in sound quality. Im happy with it but Ive want the vsx-32/33 ever since I seen it. My bestbuy doesnt have one hooked up on display. So I wanted to get some feed back. Thanks

I think the concern here is what features you are looking for. The VSX-33 has 2 HDMI outs. It also has networking, and an amazing video chip. In terms of sound quality though, Marantz usually has the edge over many other brands. You essentially get units that have better sound in each price bracket, but at the cost of having less features. If it was me, I would pick the Pioneer out of those two choices. The main reasons being that the home user can do firmware updates, and it has a far better video chip. Then again, I returned my VSX-1325(VSX-33 equivalent) because I was not completely satisfied with the sound. I ended up buying a Yamaha RX-A2000 about 4 days ago. I am damn impressed with the sound out of the Yamaha. She is definitely a keeper.

Oh, and I know some people were asking me what the firmware update actually changes. I was told yesterday by my friend at Pioneer that bass performance in 2 channel and surround modes has been improved. The update also fixes problems some are having where audio over HDMI cuts out briefly and comes back. Some of the DSP modes have been updated directly as well. The update improves soundstage and surround sound on various sound modes. Bass response from the sub out has also been improved.

DannyW75 - user firmware updates are not supported with the VSX-33, although you were able to provide one

That is true, but the fact that the receiver has networking is what is ALLOWING people to update.

Edit: Oh ****, pardon me, make that USB is allowing update.

Cool! Thanks for the info. Be sure to keep us in mind if future updates come around. Although one thing I find funny is the LAN port which is connected directly to the internet, so then why doesn't Pioneer just use that to grab an update file off the web? It would be so easy for the consumer to do an automatic upgrade. Have it so when the receiver turns on, it goes out on the internet and checks for updates files. And when one is present, it could prompt the user on the display whether they would like to update or not. Blu-ray players already do this, so I can't see why this feature couldn't be integrated into the receiver?

Which is what irks me about the new 5x models; they will update automagically, as well as work with AirPlay and DLNA

It is strange that Pioneer did not offer updating though ethernet. When I asked about this I was just told they decided not to offer it. That is not really much of an answer, but that was all I got for one. I am glad people are happy thus far with the new firmware. Who knows, maybe in the future I will be able to get access to newer updates as well. I will post any new ones I get in the future as well. I no longer own this receiver, but I am happy to help.

Has anyone tried this firmware on the VSX-32 ? As I mentioned before, I was told this firmware is only for the VSX-1120-K/VSX-33/VSX-1325/VSX-LX53. It was mentioned that the VSX-32 is using a different firmware ? I still don't see how this is possible. I am curious about this. Perhaps some of the VSX-32 owners can list their firmware numbers up for their dsp, main, and sub.

I bought my VSX-32 in September 2010. The factory installed firmware is:

Main: 1.104
Sub: 1.207
DSP: 1.002

I would probably try updating my unit except DannyW75 said his contact specifically excluded the 32 from the update. It doesn't make any sense to me either but I'm not willing to brick my AVR.

That is really weird that the firmware works for the 1120 but not the 32. I put it on my 33 with no problems. My "main" firmware was even older than DRC72s (mine was 1.104). Thanks Danny

I just updated the firmware on my vsx33 wo incident. Thanks for providing everybody with the firmware Danny!

I think my friend at Pioneer must have made a mistake. This firmware updates the following to:

main gets updated to: 1.106

sub gets updated to: 1.207

dsp gets updated to: 1.003

When I had my VSX-1325-K, my numbers before updating were the EXACT SAME as yours there, Raddle. I am pretty sure he has made a mistake in telling me this firmware does not work for the VSX-32. I am almost certain after seeing your numbers that this update works for all of these receivers now.

Just hold up a minute people. I am going to find out about this right now. I want to make sure everyone who has a VSX-32 can get the firmware as well. I am shocked I am getting any work done today.

When did you purchase yours? I bought my VSX-33 back in January 2011.

I purchased mine in August or September 2010. The build date is July 2010.

Bought October 2010, July 2010 build date

I have not heard anything back yet again on whether or not this firmware can be used on the VSX-32 as well. I still find it strange I was told this firmware does not work on the VSX-32. I bet this was a mistake. We were talking about VSX this, and VSX that, and elite this, and elite that. The poor guy probably ended up getting confused with all the model numbers. I will post in the thread here once I find out for sure. I am hoping that this works with the VSX-32 as well. At least that way all the owners of the 32/33/1120/1325 models can all be happy then.