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9 Input indicators

Shows the currently selected source component. The MULTI CH INPUT indicator lights when a component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT is selected. Nothing lights if an unassigned i.LINK-equipped component or USB connection is selected.

10LISTENING MODE SELECTOR dial (page 43) Turn and push to select a listening mode.

11MASTER VOLUME dial

Adjusts the volume.

12 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

13 ACOUSTIC CAL. (page 48)

Press to switch Acoustic Calibration EQ on or off.

14 MIDNIGHT (page 52)

Press to switch MIDNIGHT mode on/off.

15 TONE

Press to switch between TONE ON and TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone controls.

16 OPTION (–/+)

Press OPTION repeatedly to select an option menu item, then use –/+to adjust the settings.

17 DIGITAL NR (page 53)

Press to switch DIGITAL NR on/off.

18 TUNER controls (page 55)

Use the front panel tuner controls for recalling station presets.

19 SB CH MODE (page 50)

Use to select the surround/virtual back channel mode.

20 MULTI ROOM & SOURCE controls

If you’ve made multi-room connections (see Multi-room setup on page 83) use these controls to control the sub room from the main room (see Using the sub room controls on page 84).

21 PHONES jack (page 46)

Use to connect headphones (no sound will be heard through the speakers).

22 SP SYSTEM A/B (page 82)

Press repeatedly to select speaker system A,B, A/B or off (in that order). (See Using speaker system B on page 80 for exceptions to this).

23 SIGNAL SELECT (page 48)

Press to select the type of input signal for the current source (DVD, DVR/VCR, etc.), and also to select the number of input channels for the USB and analog multichannel inputs.

24 VIDEO SELECT (page 76)

Press repeatedly to select the video source.

25 TAPE 2 MONITOR (page 75)

Press to monitor recordings on the device connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/outputs as they are being made.

26STREAM DIRECT (page 47) Press to switch on/off Stream Direct.

27SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

28VIDEO INPUT jacks (page 25)

DIGITAL IN – Connect a game console, portable DVD player, video camera (etc.), that has an optical digital connection.

S-VIDEO– Connect a video camera (etc.), that has an S-video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) – Connect a video camera, etc. that has standard RCA video/audio outputs.

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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.

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