Controls and displays

Remote control

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INPUT 1

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CONTRAST

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DVR

 

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CHANNEL

 

ENTER

 

VOLUME

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MENU

 

 

MUTE

 

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SYSTEM

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SETUP

 

 

RECEIVER

1 Date and time display

See Setting the clock on page 10 to set this to the current time.

2 LCD touch screen

The LCD touch screen appears when the screen is touched or a button on the remote control is pressed.

3 Cursor hard keys and ENTER

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9 Contrast control

Use to adjust the contrast of the LCD touch screen.

10 VOLUME +/–

Use to adjust the volume.

11 MUTE

Press to mute all output. Press again (or adjust the volume using the MASTER VOLUME control) to restore the sound.

12 Servicing terminal

For use by Pioneer service technicians.

Basic remote control displays

The remote control LCD touch screen has a number of displays from which you can control receiver functions, as well as control operations for other components. The basic menu screens are explained here.

Home menu screens

There are three Home menu screens, which can be

navigated by using the touch panel (cursor left/ right) soft keys or INPUT 1, 2 or 3.

 

HOME

 

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RECEIVER

RECEIVER

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INPUT 1

2

3

 

 

DVD

TV

SAT

 

2

/ LD

/ DVD

 

 

 

DVR

 

 

 

 

CD

TUNER

 

 

/ VCR1

 

 

 

 

 

3

TV

MULTI

SYSTEM

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CONT OPERATION

OFF

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8

 

SETUP

 

 

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Use to navigate menus and select options/execute commands.

4CHANNEL +/– Use to select channels.

5MENU / SYSTEM SETUP

Use to display the System Setup menu (or a menu when controlling other components, such as a DVD or TV).

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Displays the rechargeable battery status. The recharge indicator ( ) shows when the remote is being

HOME 2/3

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

1

INPUT 2

3

VCR2

VCR3

CD-R

/ TAPE1

 

 

VIDEO

MULTI CH

 

INPUT

 

 

 

TV

MULTI

SYSTEM

CONT

OPERATION

OFF

 

SETUP

 

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RECEIVER

RECEIVER

1

2

INPUT 3

i.LINK USB PHONO

TV

MULTI

SYSTEM

CONT

OPERATION

OFF

SETUP

recharged.

7

Press to switch the touch screen backlight on or off.

8 Menu screen number

Displays the screen number in the current menu, as well as the number of screens.

1 RECEIVER

Press to switch the receiver on or into standby.

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Pioneer VSX-59TXi Basic remote control displays, Home menu screens, Mute, Menu / System Setup, Receiver

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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