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Our philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

01 Before you start

Checking the supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operating range of the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recharging the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting up the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Calibrating the remote control screen . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting the button alert volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the time-out setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Resetting the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Locking the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Restarting the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Replacing the lithium-ion batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

02 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 When making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting a DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs . . . . 18

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting other video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Connecting digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Connecting a component to the front panel inputs. . 25 Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Placing the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 About the AC outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Basic remote control displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Remote control displays for the tuner . . . . . . . . . . 35 Remote control displays for other components . . . 36

04 Getting started

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Automatically setting up for surround sound . . . . . . 39

Other problems when using the Auto Surround Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Checking the settings on your DVD (or other)

player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Playing a source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

05 Listening to your system

About the listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the Home THX modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Listening with headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using the Stream Direct mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ. . . . . . . . . . . 48 Selecting the input signal type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting USB and multichannel analog

input channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Listening to high-sampling formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Using the surround back channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Listening with virtual surround back speakers . . . . . 51 Creating a center speaker effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Using Hi-bit and Hi-sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using Midnight and Loudness listening . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the tone control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Switching the tone control on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Adjusting the bass and treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Reducing noise during playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Listening to dual mono soundtracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

06 Using the tuner

Finding a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 MPX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Memorizing station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Listening to memorized station presets . . . . . . . . . 56

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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.

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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