Pioneer VSX-59TXi operating instructions Listening to your system Using the surround back channel

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Using the surround back channel

material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it

 

• Default setting: SB CH ON

 

 

 

 

 

was originally encoded, in which case you can simply

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch the surround back channel off. The table below

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1

indicates when you will hear the surround back channel

decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby

when playing various kinds of sources. ( =Sound plays

Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

through surround back channel speaker(s); = 7 CH

6.1 or 7.1 decoding with other sources (for example, 5.1

SURROUND shows in the display; = Home THX is

encoded material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a

 

 

selected and two surround back speakers are connected)

surround back channel will be generated, but the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB CH

 

 

 

 

Standard / THX

 

Advanced

 

Type of source

 

 

Multichannel

 

 

Stereo sources

 

 

 

mode

 

 

 

 

surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources

2Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic

NEO:6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES encoded

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multichannel source with 6.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

multichannel source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source; other digital stereo source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analog 2-channel (stereo) source

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Press SB CH MODE repeatedly to cycle through

• SB CH OFF – Surround back channel is switched off

the surround back channel options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control menu for this step is shown below

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see note at the start of this chapter if you need help).

 

 

 

 

• You will only hear the surround back channel when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you’ve selected SP A as the speaker setting (see

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

3/4

 

 

 

 

Switching the speaker system on page 80). Changing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

the speaker system may automatically change this

 

 

 

 

CONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

SB CH

 

 

setting (see notes below).

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

INPUT

 

• If the surround back speaker is set to NO in Speaker

 

 

 

 

A/B

ATT

 

 

Systems on page 58, or you have selected SP A+B

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

DISPLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as the speaker setting, you can only use the virtual

 

 

 

 

SELECT

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE2

STATUS

 

 

surround back effect (see next page).

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACOUSTIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNER

SBCH

MULTI ROOM & SOURCE

CAL.

MIDNIGHT

TONE

OPTION

 

 

DIGITALNR

CLASS

STATION

MODE

CONTROL

ON/OFF

PHONES

SPSYSTEM

SIGNAL

VIDEO

TAPE2

STREAM

SETUP

 

VIDEOINPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A/B

SELECT

SELECT

MONITOR

DIRECT

MIC

DIGITALIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

Each press changes the setting as follows (see the table above for an explanation of each):

•SB CH AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•SB CH ON – 6.1 or 7.1 encoding is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

•You can’t select the surround back channel setting (it is automatically switched off) when you’ve selected

SP B as the speaker setting or when Bi-Surroundis selected in Speaker Systems on page 58.

•You can’t use the surround back channel setting when Stream Direct is on or when the STEREO mode is selected.

•When the THX mode is selected, you can’t select SB CH OFF if you’re listening to DVD-Audio or SACD.

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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

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