Pioneer VSX-59TXi Using the USB interface, Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen

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Other connections

The system will not work if the connected components form a loop. If a loop is detected, the message LOOP CONNECT shows in the display. Figs. 3 and 4 show connections that form a loop.

fig. 3

i.LINK cable

 

fig. 4

i.LINK cable

 

Another consideration when connecting i.LINK devices is the speed of the interface. At present there are three speeds; S100 (slowest), S200 and S400 (fastest). This receiver uses the S400 type. Although you can use components with different speeds together, we recommend connecting slower-speed components at the edge of the network if possible (shown by the shaded boxes in figs. 1 and 2). This will keep the network free of bottlenecks.

When used within an i.LINK network, this receiver must be on for the i.LINK connection to be maintained. Other components in the network may or may not maintain the connection in standby (none will when the power is completely off)—check the operating instructions supplied with individual components. Note that the audio may be momentarily interrupted if a component in the i.LINK network is switched on/off, or its i.LINK connection is switched on/off.

This product complies with the following i.LINK interface specifications:

1)IEEE Std. 1394a-2000, Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus

2)Audio and Music Data Transmission Protocol 2.0

Following the standard for AM824 sequence adaptation layers, the product is compatible with IEC60958 bitstream, DVD-A and SACD.

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Using the USB interface

It is possible to listen to multichannel audio sources from your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear of this receiver. Depending on your model of computer and the software installed, you can listen to any source compatible with your operating system through the speaker setup you’ve connected to this receiver.

1Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.

 

 

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VSX-59TXi

Personal computer

2Switch on your computer and this receiver.

3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish.

The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation.

4Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu

() screen.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select USB.

5Make any necessary settings required to select the USB interface as your computer audio output. You will need to access your speaker settings from the Control Panel of your operating system:

•Windows® XP – Select Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices, and then select Change the speaker settings. Select Audio, then PIONEER AV Receiver/ Amplifier from the drop down menu.

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Contents VSX-59TXi Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Our philosophy FeaturesContents Controlling other equipment Surround Setup menuUsing other functions Advanced setupBefore you start Chapter Checking the supplied accessoriesInstalling the receiver Before you startSetting up the remote control Using the remote controlOperating range of the remote control Recharging the remote controlPress Calibrate Setting the clockCalibrating the remote control screen Press Clock Setting to set the dateSetting 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 When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAudio Connecting your equipment Connecting your TVDVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs STB VSX-59TXi Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorderConnecting your equipment Connecting other video sources About the video converter Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Turntable Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sourcesPortable DVD player, etc Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections AM loop antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasAbout the AC outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Tone Controls and displaysTuned Controls and displays DisplayMute Basic remote control displaysMenu / System Setup Home menu screensSetup Receiver menu screensDigital NR Remote control displays for the tuner TV control menu screens Remote control displays for other componentsOperating menus for additional components Search Mode TOP Menu10 CLR Getting started Chapter Automatically setting up for surround soundSwitch on the receiver and your TV Getting startedEnter Getting startedChecking 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 Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter About the listening modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Neo6 Music settingsListening to your system Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the effect level Using the Advanced surround effectsUsing the Home THX modes Adjusting the Advanced Surround effect levelPRO Logic NEO6 Cinema Listening with headphonesListening in stereo Pro Logic IIx MoviePress ‘Multi-ch in’ on the remote control Home menu screen Using the Stream Direct modeAnalog Selecting the input signal typeListening 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 Switching the tone control on or off Listening to your system Using Hi-bit and Hi-samplingUsing Midnight and Loudness listening Using the tone controlTreble Adjusting the bass and trebleReducing noise during playback Listening to dual mono soundtracksUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterFinding a station Using the tuner Tuning directly to a station Memorizing station presetsMPX mode Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerListening to memorized station presets Naming station presetsSelect ‘Surround Setup’ then press Enter Surround Setup menuSurround Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the Surround Setup menuSpeaker Systems Surround Setup menuLarge Select ‘Channel Level’ then press Enter Channel LevelSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then press Enter Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual’ then press EnterHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and press Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect a manual setup option and press Enter Select ‘Professional’ then press EnterSelect ‘X-Curve’ then press Enter Switch the X-Curve on or OFFCurve Use Cursor left/right buttons to selectChecking your surround settings Select ‘Check’ from the Surround Setup menu and press EnterCycle through the settings screen by screen Controlling other equipment Chapter Using the remote control with other componentsRecalling preset codes Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Select a setting typeProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Learning on the remote setup menuPioneer-1 DVR-7000 Press KEY Label on the remote setup menu Editing remote control button namesPress Direct Function on the remote setup menu Press OK to confirm the settingsPress OK when you’ve finished Select the button you want to renameChoose how you want to change the look of the button Programming a multi operation or a shutdown sequence Controlling other equipment Multi Operation and System OffMulti Operation Using multi operationsPress OK when you’re finished From the remote control Home menu pressSystem OFF Switching components on and offUsing the 12 volt trigger Using System offMonitoring your recording Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Use the Option +/- buttons to adjust the amount of delayWatching video and audio sources independently Dimming the display Using other functionsSwitch the SD1 Normal Stream Direct mode Enhancing Sacd playbackChecking your system settings Using other functions Switching the speaker impedanceDefault receiver settings Using other functions Resetting the systemOther connections Using speaker system BSwitching the speaker system Using speaker system B in another roomSP B ITU-R is selected Select the ‘ITU-R’ setting from the Speaker Systems menuOther connections Bi-amping your front speakersBi-wiring your speakers Using the pre-outsConnecting additional amplifiers Multi-room setup Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifierMaking multi-room connections Use the Home menu screen buttons to control the sub room Using the sub room controlsUsing the remote control in the sub room Using the remote control in the main roomPress Control Using the i.LINK interfaceUsing the front panel multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeAbout i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Press ‘USB’ on the remote control Home menu Screen Using the USB interfaceConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Select ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Input Assign menu Advanced setupAdvanced setup Chapter Make sure your receiver and TV are both switched onAdvanced setup Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the i.LINK inputs Multi in OFF USB OFF Expert Setup menuSelect ‘Expert Setup’ then press Enter Assigning the video inputsBass Peak Level OSD AdjustmentDynamic Range Control Function RenameOSD Overlay Select the type of IR receiver you’re using Multi-Room SettingSelect ‘Multi-Room Setting’ then press Enter Select the volume level settingSurround Back Speaker Position Advanced setup THX Audio SetupTHX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup Select ‘THX Audio Setup’ then press EnterAdditional information Chapter Optimizing your speaker setupBasic surround setup Additional informationAdditional information THX speaker system setupPower Additional information TroubleshootingNo sound See Connecting your equipment on101 Symptom Cause Other audio problemsVideo SettingsJack Remote controlSelect button DisplayLink messages Link interfaceMiscellaneous USB interfaceDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalPCM Pulse Code Modulation THX MusicMode Maintenance of external surfacesTHX Ultra2 Cinema mode Advanced Speaker Array ASAAdditional 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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