Pioneer VSX-LX304 Elite AV Receiver User Manual

Pioneer VSX-LX304 Elite AV Receiver

Product Information

The Elite VSX-LX304 and VSX-LX504 are AV receivers that can be updated with firmware for better performance. The firmware update can be installed via USB or Network. The latest version of the firmware as of 01/12/2022 is R128-0912-1141-0031. The updates released on 10/14/2021, 06/08/2021, 12/22/2020, 10/28/2020, and 03/12/2020 addressed various issues such as improving reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations, fixing issues with playback format and login state, enhancing network security, supporting new features and functions, and fixing minor bugs.

Product Usage Instructions

To update the firmware, follow the steps below:

1. Download the firmware from the Pioneer website and save it to a USB drive or access it via Network.
2. Connect the USB drive to the receiver or access the firmware from the Network.
3. Press the “Home Menu” button on the remote control.
4. Select “System Setup” and then “Firmware Update”.
5. Select “Update via USB” or “Update via Network”, depending on where you saved the firmware.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware update.

Note: Make sure the receiver is connected to a power source and that the USB drive is formatted to FAT32 before initiating the firmware update. Also, refer to the links provided in the product information section for more details on specific updates and features.

Firmware Update Elite VSX-LX304, VSX-LX504 (01-12-2022)

• We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your Elite AV Receiver.
• This update may be installed via USB or Network.
• VSX-LX304, VSX-LX504 (Current Version R128-0912-1141-0031)

The 01/12/2022 update will address the following

1. Chromecast built-in version update to 1.52GM2.
2. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.
3. Fix the issue that cannot playback Deezer in the condition of the not log-in state.
4. Minor bug fixes and improvements in stability.

The 10/14/2021 update will address the following

1. The Chromecast built-in version is updated to 1.52.
2. Fix the playback format issue converted as AAC format while playing TIDAL’s FLAC audio format.

The 06/08/2021 update will address the following

1. Add search function for SONOS device on Web Setup Menu.
2. Increase the upper limit of connectable SONOS devices from 8 to 32.
3. Fix the issue which the error of when accessing the Web Setup Menu via OvrC HUB.

The 12/22/2020 update will address the following

1. Update Chromecast’s built-in version to 1.44.
2. Support ALLM “Auto Low Latency Mode”.
3. Fix the issue that cannot display the logo of certain TuneIn Radio stations.
4. Improve reception capability in certain TuneIn Radio stations.

The 10/28/2020 update will address the following

1. Enhance network security.
   “username” and “password” will be required to use the Web Setup feature after this update.
   Please refer to the link below for more details. https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/sup/upd/websetup_pio.pdf
2. Change the login method of TIDAL for enhancing security. Please refer to the link below for more details. https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/sup/upd/tidal_pio.pdf
3. Add the “Center Spread” setting for Dolby signals.
   Please refer to the link below for more details. https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/sup/upd/centerspread_pio.pdf
4. Minor bug fixes and improvements in stability.

The 03/12/2020 update will address the following

1. Support “Volume Pass Through” mode for Sonos.
   For detail about the updated function, please refer to the link below. https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsx934/supple_934.pdf
2. Update Chromecast’s built-in version to 1.40.
3. Improve the list viewing for ”Albums/ Artists/ Songs” in My Music of Amazon Music.
4. Fix the issue of Bluetooth connection with certain iOS devices.

Version R113-0304-1131-0026

• Support ‘Works with Alexa’.*

• Support control of multiple Sonos Connect.
  “For detail about the updated function, please refer to the link below.

• LX304/504: https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsx934/supple_934.pdf

• Minor bug fixes and improvements in stability.

Version R109-0203-1021-0026

• Support IMAX Enhanced.*
• Support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer.*
• For detail about the updated function, please refer to the link below. https://jp.pioneer-audiovisual.com/manual/vsx934/supple_934.pdf
• Update Chromecast’s built-in version to 1.36.
• Improve playback stability for FLAC files.
• Change the maximum volume level of Personal Preset as default from – 32dB to 0dB.

Version R103-0102-0000-0024

• Minor bug fixes and improvements in stability. Version
• Support AirPlay2.
• Add setting to switch ”Standard” and ”Enhanced” according to HDMI 4K signal format.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements in stability

Firmware Update Instructions

• Update the firmware via the network or USB connection.
• Updating the firmware via network”
• You can update the firmware by connecting the unit to a network.
• Updating the firmware via USB connection”
• You need a 128 MB or larger capacity USB storage for updating.
• For details, see “Firmware Update” of the Instruction Manual.

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