Pioneer XV-GX3, S-GX3V manual Additional information Troubleshooting, General, Problem

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Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

General

Problem

Remedy

The power does not turn on.

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.

Make sure the voltage selector (page 3) is set correctly for your region.

The power suddenly switches off automatically and won’t switch back on for a minute or so. Also, the playback / volume control’s blue backlight is blinking.

If the speaker cables aren’t connected properly, the system has a safety feature that shuts the power off automatically. Check the speaker wires to make sure they’re connected properly. If there appears to be nothing wrong, try switching the power back on after the blue backlight has been blinking for a minute or so.

If you can’t seem to switch the power back on after the blue backlight has been blinking for over a minute, the unit may be malfunctioning. Take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

No sound is output when a function is

• If you’re using the LINE input, make sure the component is connected

selected.

correctly (see Connecting auxiliary components on page 9).

 

• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

 

• Adjust the volume.

 

 

No image is output when watching

• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on

discs.

page 8).

 

 

Can’t operate the remote control.

• Replace the batteries (see Loading the batteries on page 5).

 

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Range

 

of the remote control unit on page 13).

 

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

 

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

The microphone can’t be heard.

You are only using one microphone and it’s plugged into the MIC (SUB) jack. The MIC (SUB) jack can only be used if there is also a microphone plugged into the MIC (MAIN) jack.

Adjust the MIC VOL.

Feedback noise when mic is switched

• The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed away from

on.

the speakers.

 

• The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.

 

 

SND. DEMO shows in the display and

• Press and hold (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc

the unit can’t be controlled.

tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.

 

 

TRAYLOCK shows in the display and

• Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds

the tray can’t be ejected.

(until LOCK OFF appears in the display). Then the tray can be opened/closed

 

using OPEN/CLOSE.

 

 

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Contents XV-GX3 Ventilation Caution Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenPOWER-CORD Caution For Taiwan exclusivelyOperating Environment Voltage selectorContents Before you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesConnecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting the speaker terminals Optional surround speaker connectionsConnecting up Connecting the radio antennasConnecting external antennas External AM antennaConnecting to your TV Connecting using component videoExternal FM antenna About progressive scan videoConnecting the power Connecting auxiliary componentsControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Display PrgsveInput source function select Controls and displays Remote controlHome Menu Range of the remote control unit Controls and displaysUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedGetting started Chapter Playing discsGetting started Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory DVD-Video disc menusPlaying cassette tapes Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusDisplays the PBC menu Remote for playing cassette tapesSetting the sleep timer Automatically saving station presetsListening to station presets Getting started Listening to the radioDisc playback features Disc playback features ZoomSelect a view option Select the thumbnail image for what you want to playLooping a section of a disc Using repeat playUse Enter to navigate Using random play Using the OSDCreating a program list During playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’Searching a disc Using the front panel displayOther functions available from the program menu Disc playback features Switching subtitles Switching language / audio channelsSwitching camera angles Zooming the screenMaking tape recordings Chapter Making tape recordingsManual recording to cassette Manual tuner features Manual tuner features ChapterManually saving station presets Selecting stations manuallySinging karaoke Singing karaoke ChapterSinging karaoke Changing the vocal mixAdjusting the sound Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu ChapterAudio Settings menu Video Adjust menuInitial Settings menu Initial Settings menu ChapterUsing the Initial Settings menu Video Output settingsInitial Settings menu Display settingsOptions settings Registering a new passwordAbout DivX VOD content Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country/Area codePlaying DivX VOD content Select ‘Display’Using the System Setup menu System Setup menu options in standbySystem Setup menu options Additional informationDisc / content format playback compatibility Interlace settingAdditional information About DualDisc playbackDisc compatibility table DVD Video regionsAbout DivX DivX video compatibilityTaking care of discs About WMADisplaying DivX subtitle files Handling discsUsing cassette tapes Installation and maintenanceHints on installation Tapes you should avoidUsing the language code list Resetting the systemScreen sizes and disc formats Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listProblem Additional information TroubleshootingGeneral DVD/CD/Video CD player Problem RemedyWMA/MP3/JPEG discs Error Messages TunerTape deck Message DescriptionAdditional information Specifications Speaker systemPioneer Corporation

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