07 The Surround Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the Surround

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Speaker Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . 63 X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Checking your surround settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

08 Controlling other equipment

Using the remote control with other components . . 67 Recalling preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Programming signals from other remote controls . . 69 Remote Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Editing remote control button names . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Multi Operation and System Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Programming a multi operation or a

shutdown sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Switching components on and off using the

12 volt trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

09 Using other functions

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Monitoring your recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . 76 Adjusting the delay of a soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Watching video and audio sources independently . . 76 Enhancing SACD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the A/D converters to give greater definition

to 2-channel sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Checking your system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Default receiver settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

10 Other connections

Using speaker system B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Using speaker system B in another room . . . . . . . 80 Alternating surround speaker setups using speaker system B (ITU-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Adding a second set of surround speakers for Bi-Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Using the pre-outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Connecting an external stereo pre-amplifier . . . . . 83

Multi-room setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Making multi-room connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Using the sub room controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Using the i.LINK interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 About PQLS rate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Creating an i.LINK network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Connecting a PC for Advanced MCACC output . . . . 88

11 Advanced setup

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Assigning the digital inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Assigning the component video inputs . . . . . . . . . 91 Assigning the i.LINK inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Assigning the video inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

The Expert Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bass Peak Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Function Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 OSD Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 12 Volt Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Multi-Room Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

THX Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 THX Ultra2 Subwoofer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Surround Back Speaker Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

12 Additional information

Optimizing your speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Basic surround setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Speaker system setup for DVD-Audio/ multichannel music sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 No sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 i.LINK interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 i.LINK messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Dolby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . 109 PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

About THX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Maintenance of external surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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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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