Pioneer VSX-59TXi Listening with headphones, Listening in stereo, Pro Logic IIx Movie

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05Listening to your system

With two channel sources, press THX repeatedly to select a matrix-decoding process for the THX CINEMA mode (see Listening in surround sound above for an explanation of each process):

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

•2 PRO LOGIC

•NEO:6 CINEMA

With multichannel sources, press THX repeatedly to select from:

•THX CINEMA – Gives you cinema-quality sound from your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup

•THX SURROUND EX – Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources (especially suited to movie sources)

•THX ULTRA2 CINEMA – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•THX MUSICMODE – Allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with DVD-A and SACD multichannel music sources

Note

•If you only have one surround back speaker connected, THX ULTRA2 CINEMA and THX MUSICMODE are not available.

•When selecting the Dolby Pro Logic modes above, the display shows the mode you selected, then after a few seconds, shows THX CINEMA.

•You won’t be able to use the THX options when playing two-channel DVD-A and SACD sources.

•With multichannel DVD-A and SACD sources, you can only select THX MUSICMODE.

Listening in stereo

You can hear any source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings).

•While listening to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback.

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RECEIVER STREAM

DIRECT

SIGNAL ACOUSTIC

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LISTENING STEREO

MODE

STANDARD THX

ADVANCED ADVANCED

CINEMA CONCERT

STEREO shows in the front panel display. Any active Advanced surround or Home THX mode is canceled. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

Listening with headphones

When headphones are connected, only the STEREO (default) and PHONES SURROUND modes are available. PHONES SURROUND is a virtual surround sound experience for headphones which provides realistic and dynamic surround sound.

When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode automatically changes to STEREO or PHONES SURROUND. When you disconnect them it reverts to the previous mode.

•With headphones connected, press STANDARD to select PHONES SURROUND, or STEREO for stereo sound.

You can also turn the front panel LISTENING MODE SELECTOR dial to select either STEREO or PHONES SURROUND.

Note

•Many features of this receiver are not accessible when the headphones are connected.

•If the U-shaped connectors (on the rear panel) aren’t in place, you won’t be able to use the headphones.

•When headphones are connected, no sound is heard from the speakers.

•If you’re listening to a WMA9 Pro format source, only STEREO is available.

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Contents VSX-59TXi Information to User Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenImportant Safety Instructions Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe 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 time-out setting Setting the button alert volumeResetting the remote control Restarting the remote control Locking the remote control2 Remove the battery coverReplacing the lithium-ion batteries Before you start Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear 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 speakersPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaPlugging in the receiver About the AC outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays ToneControls and displays Display TunedHome menu screens Basic remote control displaysMenu / System Setup MuteReceiver menu screens SetupDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner Remote control displays for other components TV control menu screensOperating menus for additional components TOP Menu Search Mode10 CLR Getting started Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting started ChapterGetting started EnterOther problems when using the Auto Surround Setup Checking the settings on your DVD or other playerPlaying 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 soundNeo6 Music settings Dolby Pro Logic IIx 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 AnalogSelecting USB and multichannel analog input channels Listening to high-sampling formatsChannel Press SB CH Mode repeatedly to cycle through Listening to your system Using the surround back channelSurround back channel options Creating a center speaker effect Use the Option +/- buttons to change the settingVSB 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 Chapter Using the tunerFinding a station Memorizing station presets Using the tuner Tuning directly to a stationMPX 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 EnterSpeaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic 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 interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional 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 EnterSelect ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press Enter Checking your surround settingsCycle 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 equipmentPress Learning on the remote setup menu Programming signals from other remote controlsPioneer-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 menuSelect the button you want to rename Press OK when you’ve finishedChoose 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 recordingUse the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delay Adjusting the delay of a soundtrackWatching 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 selectedUsing the pre-outs Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier Multi-room setupMaking 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 Pqls rate control About i.LINKCreating 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 menuAssigning the component video inputs Advanced setupAssigning the i.LINK inputs Assigning the video inputs Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Multi in OFF USB OFFOSD Adjustment Bass Peak LevelFunction Rename Dynamic Range ControlOSD 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 DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THXPCM 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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