Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Attaching the non-skid pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Removing the front speaker grilles . . . . . . . . . . 5

02 Connecting up

Connecting the speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional surround speaker connections . . . . . . . 6 Connecting the radio antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting using component video . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting auxiliary components . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

03 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

04 Getting started

Using the on-screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Resume and Last Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DVD-Video disc menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Basic playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Automatically saving station presets. . . . . . . . 17 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Listening to other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

05 Disc playback features

Scanning discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing in slow motion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Frame advance/frame reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing a JPEG slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Browsing DVD or Video CD/Super VCD discs with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Browsing WMA, MP3, DivX video and JPEG

files with the Disc Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Looping a section of a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Using random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Creating a program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Other functions available from the

program menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Using the front panel display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Searching a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Switching subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Switching language / audio channels . . . . . . . . 23 Zooming the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Displaying disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

06 Making tape recordings

Manual recording to cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

07 Manual tuner features

Selecting stations manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Manually saving station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

08 Singing karaoke

Singing karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing the vocal mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing the backing track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

09 Adjusting the sound

Using the Sound menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Boosting the bass level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

10 Audio Settings and Video Adjust menu

Audio Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Virtual Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Audio DRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Video Adjust menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

11 Initial Settings menu

Using the Initial Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Video Output settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Options settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 About DivX® VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

12 Additional information

Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 System Setup menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 System Setup menu options in standby . . . . . . 33 Disc / content format playback compatibility . . . 34

Disc compatibility table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 DVD Video regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 About DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 About WMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Taking care of discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Tapes you should avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Protecting your recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Installation and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Hints on installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cleaning the pickup lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Problems with condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Moving the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Screen sizes and disc formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using the language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Country/Area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 DVD/CD/Video CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Tape deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

S-GX3V, XV-GX3 specifications

The Pioneer XV-GX3 and S-GX3V are standout components in the realm of audio technology, catering to those who demand superior sound quality and performance in their home entertainment experience. These models epitomize Pioneer’s commitment to melding advanced technology with user-friendly functionality, ensuring that both casual listeners and audiophiles alike can enjoy an immersive auditory journey.

At the heart of the XV-GX3 is its sophisticated design, which integrates a compact receiver and a reliable CD player, providing a seamless all-in-one solution for home audio needs. The device is equipped with a powerful amplifier that delivers robust sound output, offering up to 100 watts of power per channel, which is impressive for a unit of its size. This amplification allows for rich soundscapes and nuanced audio delivery across various music genres, making it a versatile choice for any listener.

The S-GX3V, on the other hand, showcases Pioneer’s innovative speaker technology. Featuring a sleek and modern aesthetic, the S-GX3V uses advanced driver materials and designs, promoting enhanced sound reproduction and clarity. The speaker’s frequency response range is exceptional, ensuring that low frequencies are deep and resonant while high frequencies remain crisp and clear. This makes it ideal for both music and movie playback, as sounds are conveyed with precision and fidelity.

Both models embrace modern connectivity options, including multiple inputs and outputs, making it easy to connect to a variety of audio sources. The inclusion of digital inputs allows users to connect their televisions, gaming consoles, and streaming devices effortlessly, transforming any living room into a high-performance entertainment hub.

Moreover, the XV-GX3 and S-GX3V are designed with user convenience in mind. The intuitive interface and remote control access allow users to navigate their music library, adjust settings, and switch between sources with ease. The incorporation of a built-in equalizer further enables listeners to customize their audio experience according to personal preferences.

Overall, the Pioneer XV-GX3 and S-GX3V are exemplary choices for anyone looking to enhance their home audio setup. With their combination of powerful performance, advanced technologies, and elegant design, these models deliver an enriching sound experience that meets the needs of modern consumers. Whether for casual listening or immersive movie nights, they remain a compelling option in today's competitive audio market.

Pioneer XV-GX3, S-GX3V manual Contents

Models: S-GX3V XV-GX3

S-GX3V, XV-GX3 specifications