Pioneer VSX-59TXi Maintenance of external surfaces, Advanced Speaker Array ASA, THX MusicMode

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Advanced Speaker Array™ (ASA)

When you set up your home theater system using all eight speaker outputs and the two surround back speakers are placed close together as shown in the diagram in THX speaker system setup on page 98, the surround sound experience is optimized for THX Ultra2™ Cinema and THX MusicMode.

THX's ASA circuitry will automatically detect DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.1Discrete) and Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded soundtracks for correct playback using all 8 speakers.

Please note that some Dolby Digital Surround EX soundtracks are missing the digital flag that allows ASA to switch automatically. Therefore, if you know that the movie that you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you may manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode.

THX Ultra2™ Cinema mode

This mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers giving you the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds.

THX MusicMode™

ASA technology optimizes playback of 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS and Dolby Digital using all 8 speakers in your setup.

Boundary Gain Compensation™

Depending on the listener’s and the subwoofer’s position, the listener may experience an excessive bass effect. This feature compensates for excessive bass resulting from a boundary gain effect. This feature is designed to operate when used with a subwoofer certified to THX Ultra2™ specifications.

THX and Ultra 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of THX Ltd. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX Ltd. and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Used under authorization. All rights reserved.

Maintenance of external surfaces

•Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.

•When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleaners.

•Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces.

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Contents VSX-59TXi Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level 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 CalibrateResetting the remote control Setting the button alert volumeSetting the time-out setting Replacing the lithium-ion batteries Locking the remote control2 Remove the battery coverRestarting the remote control Before you start Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter 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 speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver About the AC outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedHome menu screens Basic remote control displaysMenu / System Setup MuteDigital NR SetupReceiver menu screens Remote control displays for the tuner Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components 10 CLR Search ModeTOP Menu Getting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterPlaying a source Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup 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 soundListening to your system Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings 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 AnalogChannel Listening to high-sampling formatsSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Surround back channel options Listening to your system Using the surround back channelPress SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through VSB Auto VSB on VSB OFF Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingCreating a center speaker effect 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 TrebleFinding a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter MPX mode Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMemorizing station presets 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 EnterAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySpeaker Distance Select ‘Manual’ then press Enter Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press EnterProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQHow to interpret the graphical output 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 EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Checking your surround settingsSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipment ChapterSelect a setting type Controlling other equipmentPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Programming signals from other remote controlsPress Learning on the remote setup menu 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 menuChoose how you want to change the look of the button Press OK when you’ve finishedSelect the button you want to rename 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 recordingWatching video and audio sources independently Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay 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 selectedConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersUsing the pre-outs Making multi-room connections Multi-room setupConnecting an external stereo pre-amplifier 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 ControlCreating an i.LINK network About i.LINKAbout Pqls rate control 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 menuAssigning the i.LINK inputs Advanced setupAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelOSD Overlay Dynamic Range ControlFunction Rename 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 DolbyPCM Pulse Code Modulation About THXWindows Media Audio 9 Professional 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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