Pioneer VSX-59TXi operating instructions Other audio problems, Symptom Cause

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Symptom

Cause

Remedy

No digital output from the DVD player when playing a multichannel DVD-Audio or SACD disc.

•DVD players do not output digital audio when playing these kinds of discs.

•To enjoy fully multichannel DVD-Audio and SACD discs, connect your DVD player to this receiver through the multichannel analog inputs. See Connecting the multichannel analog outputs on page 18 and also the operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

No digital output when playing a • DVD players do not output digital audio at

• This is not a malfunction. To enjoy fully these discs,

192/176.4 kHz sampling rate

these sampling rates. Usually, players output

connect your DVD player to this receiver through the

DVD-Audio disc.

the audio from these discs at a downsampled

multichannel analog inputs. See Connecting the

 

rate of 96/88.2 kHz or 48/44.1 kHz. Some discs

multichannel analog outputs on page 18 and also the

 

prohibit all digital output.

operating instructions that came with your DVD player.

 

 

 

During playback of a Dolby

• The listening mode is not set correctly.

• Set the surround back channel to SB CH AUTO (see

Surround EX / DTS ES

 

Using the surround back channel on page 50).

soundtrack, the LS, S and RS

 

 

indicators light but there is no

 

 

surround back channel sound.

 

 

 

 

 

Other audio problems

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there seems to be considerable noise in radio broadcasts.

FM broadcasts

 

• The FM antenna is not fully extended or is

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best

poorly positioned.

reception, and secure to a wall.

 

 

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see page 28).

 

 

AM broadcasts

 

• The AM antenna is poorly positioned.

• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.

 

 

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna

 

(see page 28).

•Interference caused by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).

•Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver.

•Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.

Noise is output when scanning a • The scan function performed by the player

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume

DTS CD.

slightly alters the digital information, making

down to prevent the output of loud noise from your

 

it unreadable.

speakers.

 

 

 

When playing a 96 kHz/24bit disc

• Different discs have different recording

• Turn the volume down.

the sound is too loud.

levels so some may be louder than others.

 

When playing a DTS format LD • The input signal type is set to ANALOG. there is audible noise on the

soundtrack.

•Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Selecting the input signal type on page 48)

Can't record audio.

• You are trying to make an analog recording

•You can only record analog to analog, or digital to digital.

 

from a digital signal, or a digital recording of

 

 

an analog source.

 

 

 

 

 

• The digital source is copy protected.

• You can't record digital sources that have been copy

 

 

protected.

 

 

 

 

• The analog REC jacks have not been

• Check your analog connections (see Connecting analog

 

connected properly.

audio sources on page 24).

 

 

 

The sound distorts and/or the

• The analog signal is too strong.

• Turn on input attenuator (see Reducing the level of an

OVER indicator won’t stop

 

analog signal on page 76).

lighting.

 

• If the source has an analog output setting, lower it as

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

You can only hear treble from

• The front speakers are set to SMALL.

• Set the front speakers to LARGE (see Speaker Systems

speakers.

 

on page 58).

 

 

 

Subwoofer output is very low.

• The speaker settings result in very little

• To route more audio signal to the subwoofer, set it to

 

audio signal being sent to the subwoofer.

PLUS, or select SMALL for the front speaker setting (see

 

 

Speaker Systems on page 58).

 

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers are out of phase.

• Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on

correctly, but the playback sound

 

the receiver are matched with the corresponding

is odd.

 

terminals on the speakers (page 26).

 

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• There is electrical interference from another

• Check that personal computers or other digital

when there is no sound being

component or appliance.

components connected to the same power source are not

input.

 

causing interference.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-59TXi Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Features Our philosophyContents Advanced setup Surround Setup menuUsing other functions Controlling other equipmentBefore you start Checking the supplied accessoriesInstalling the receiver Before you start ChapterRecharging the remote control Using the remote controlOperating range of the remote control Setting up the remote controlPress Clock Setting to set the date Setting the clockCalibrating the remote control screen Press CalibrateSetting the button alert volume Setting the time-out settingResetting the remote control Locking the remote control2 Remove the battery cover Restarting the remote controlReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Before you start Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV AudioConnecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder VSX-59TXiConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources TurntablePortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver About the AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedHome menu screens Basic remote control displaysMenu / System Setup MuteSetup Receiver menu screensDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components Search Mode TOP Menu10 CLR Getting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterChecking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupPlaying a source Change the receiver input to the source you want to play About the listening modes Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsListening to your system Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect levelPro Logic IIx Movie Listening with headphonesListening in stereo PRO Logic NEO6 CinemaUsing the Stream Direct mode Press ‘Multi-ch in’ on the remote control Home menu screenSelecting the input signal type AnalogListening to high-sampling formats Selecting USB and multichannel analog input channelsChannel Listening to your system Using the surround back channel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle throughSurround back channel options Use the Option +/- buttons to change the setting Creating a center speaker effectVSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Using the tone control Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Switching the tone control on or offListening to dual mono soundtracks Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback TrebleUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterFinding a station Using the tuner Tuning directly to a station Memorizing station presetsMPX mode Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Select ‘Surround Setup’ then press EnterSurround Setup menu Speaker SystemsLarge Channel Level Select ‘Channel Level’ then press EnterSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Manual’ then press Enter Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressUse Cursor left/right buttons to select Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Select ‘X-Curve’ then press EnterChecking your surround settings Select ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Learning on the remote setup menuPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press OK to confirm the settings Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press KEY Label on the remote setup menuPress OK when you’ve finished Select the button you want to renameChoose how you want to change the look of the button Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequenceFrom the remote control Home menu press Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished Multi OperationUsing System off Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger System OFFMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Monitoring your recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayWatching video and audio sources independently Enhancing Sacd playback Using other functionsSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Dimming the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Default receiver settingsUsing speaker system B in another room Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections SP B ITU-R is selectedBi-wiring your speakers Using the pre-outsConnecting additional amplifiers Multi-room setup Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierMaking multi-room connections Using the remote control in the main room Using the sub room controlsUsing the remote control in the sub room Use the Home menu screen buttons to control the sub roomUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Using the i.LINK interfaceUsing the front panel multi-room controls Press ControlAbout i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Using the USB interface Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu ScreenConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Make sure your receiver and TV are both switched on Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Input Assign menuAdvanced setup Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Function RenameOSD Overlay Select the volume level setting Multi-Room SettingSelect ‘Multi-Room Setting’ then press Enter Select the type of IR receiver you’re usingSelect ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press Enter Advanced setup THX Audio SetupTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Surround Back Speaker PositionAdditional information Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional information ChapterTHX speaker system setup Additional informationAdditional information Troubleshooting PowerSee Connecting your equipment on No sound101 Other audio problems Symptom CauseSettings VideoRemote control JackDisplay Select buttonLink interface Link messagesUSB interface MiscellaneousAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalPCM Pulse Code Modulation Advanced Speaker Array ASA Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode THX MusicModeAdditional information Specifications 03J00001 ARB7290-A

VSX-59TXi specifications

The Pioneer VSX-59TXi is a powerhouse in the world of home theater receivers, offering a robust combination of features and advanced technologies that cater to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Released as part of Pioneer's Elite line, this receiver has been highly regarded for its outstanding performance and versatility.

One of the standout characteristics of the VSX-59TXi is its ability to handle a wide array of audio formats. Supporting Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS, DTS-ES, and more, this receiver ensures that users experience movies and music in high-quality sound. The 7.1-channel surround sound capability allows for an immersive audio experience, making it ideal for movie enthusiasts and gamers.

At the core of the VSX-59TXi is Pioneer's proprietary technology known as "MCACC" – Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System. This sophisticated system automatically calibrates the receiver to the unique acoustics of your room, optimizing speaker placement and sound delivery for the ultimate listening experience. This technology saves users the hassle of manual adjustments, making it accessible for everyone.

The VSX-59TXi is also equipped with advanced video processing capabilities. It features Faroudja DCDi circuitry, which improves video quality for sources such as DVDs and standard-definition video, ensuring that your picture quality rivals that of high-definition formats. With multiple HDMI inputs, component video, and composite video connections, this receiver is versatile enough to accommodate a variety of source devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

Another important aspect of the VSX-59TXi is its robust build quality. Pioneer's Elite line is known for its high-end construction, and this receiver is no exception. The heavy chassis minimizes vibrations, ensuring that sound quality remains pristine, while high-quality components enhance overall performance.

For connectivity, the VSX-59TXi boasts an array of options including multiple optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as legacy connections for older devices. Its user-friendly interface and remote control allow users to navigate through settings easily, making adjustments simple even for novice users.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-59TXi remains a compelling choice for anyone looking to invest in a high-performance home theater receiver. With its combination of advanced audio technologies, superior video processing, and a focus on user experience, it continues to impress both in sound quality and functionality. In an era where home entertainment is prioritized, the VSX-59TXi stands out as a capable and reliable choice for elevating audio-visual experiences.
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