Pioneer VSX-59TXi About i.LINK, About Pqls rate control, Creating an i.LINK network

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10Other connections

• Use an i.LINK cable to connect one of the i.LINK

About PQLS rate control

connectors on this receiver to an i.LINK connector on

Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System)

your i.LINK component.

 

 

 

 

 

technology provides high-precision digital audio from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-A, SACD and audio CD sources when you use the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

i.LINK interface. A precision quartz controller in this

USB AUDIO

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

receiver eliminates distortion caused by timing errors

 

 

 

 

IN

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT 1

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

S400

 

(AUDIO)

MULTI-

MONITOR

 

REMOTE IN

(jitter), giving you the best possible digital-to-analog

 

PHONO

L

 

 

 

 

MULTI ROOM &

 

 

 

 

 

SOURCE

OUT 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROOM &

 

SOURCE

 

 

 

OUT2

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/

IN

(DVD/

 

 

conversion from the digital source.

 

IN

 

 

 

AMP

LD

LD)

 

Y

 

 

CD

 

 

 

TV/

 

IN

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

POWER

 

 

1 Y

 

MONITOR

 

 

OUT1

IN

 

 

 

IN

DVD

IN

 

 

PB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

PB

 

 

To take advantage of PQLS, you must have a player

6

MD)

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

PR

(CD-R/

 

 

 

 

 

SAT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE1/

 

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

R

L

 

 

 

PR

 

 

compatible with rate-control, and it must be switched on

5

(DVR/

OUT

 

 

CENTER

DVR/

OUT

Y

 

Y

IN

 

CD-R/

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR1)

REC

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

TAPE1/

 

 

 

SUB W.

VCR1

 

 

 

 

and connected to this receiver through the i.LINK

(SAT)

MD

 

(Single)

 

SUR-

IN

IN

PB

 

PB

IN

IN

 

 

 

PRE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

1

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 IN

(CD)

OUT

 

 

 

ROUND

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

network.

REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/

MONITOR

 

R

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE2

 

 

 

 

VCR2

 

PR

 

PR

 

2 IN

DVD)

IN

 

 

 

 

IN

IN

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

R

 

L (Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/

FRONT

 

SUB W

 

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

LD)

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

SUR-

 

 

 

 

Creating an i.LINK network

2RF

 

ROUND

 

 

 

R

L

 

 

RS-232C

 

IN

(DVD/

 

 

 

 

BACK

IN

IN

 

 

 

 

LD)

R

L

R

 

L(Single)

 

 

 

 

12V TRIGGER

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

MULTI CH INPUT

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

S2 VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S400

Using i.LINK it is possible to chain up to 17 components together so that the digital audio and control signals from each component is available to other components in the network. With the addition of an i.LINK repeater, it’s possible to connect up to 63 components.

(AUDIO)

i.LINK-equipped component

•The arrow on the cable connector body should be face down for correct alignment with the connector on the player. When properly connected, the i.LINK plug will snap into the connector. If not connected properly the receiver will not be able to recognize any connected components.

i.LINK connectors come in 4-pin and 6-pin configura- tions. This player uses the 4-pin connection, but the two types can be mixed on a network.

This receiver is compatible with i.LINK Audio (A&M protocol) components, such as DVD players. Note that when connected to i.LINK MPEG-II TS equipment (such as a digital satellite tuner), i.LINK DV equipment (such as a DVD recorder or DV camcorder), or an i.LINK-equipped personal computer, audio and video signals are not transmitted, and connecting to these devices sometimes causes network interruptions. Check the operating instructions supplied with your other i.LINK components for compatibility information.

This receiver is DTCP (Digital Transmission Content Protection) compliant, so you can play DVD-A, DVD- Video, and SACD i.LINK audio.

When setting up an i.LINK network, it’s important that the components form an open ended chain (fig. 1), or a tree (fig. 2).

Note

•You can connect several components together using i.LINK. See Creating an i.LINK network below.

fig. 1

i.LINK cable

 

About i.LINK

i.LINK is a trademark name for IEEE1394, a high-speed interface for digital audio, video and other data found on personal computers, digital camcorders, and other kinds of audio and audio/visual equipment. A single i.LINK connector can both send and receive data at the same time, so only one cable is required to connect compo- nents for two-way communication.

“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

fig. 2

i.LINK cable

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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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