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ACCESSORY ITEMS

• Power  cable 

Taiwan, Mexico, Middle Latin America models x 2
All other models x 1

• RCA  plug  cord  x  1
• Operating instructions

FEATURES

n

  150 W (Taiwan model)/180 W (all other models) (RMS) power with AB 

class amplifier that serves audio and video software playback such 
as Dolby Digital with a wide dynamic range.

n

  Equipped with 30 cm driver

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  Crossover frequency can be set to 50 Hz to 200 Hz.

IN COMBINATION WITH SPEAKERS

The frequency characteristics of the S-RS3SW combined with small-
size speakers are shown below. As shown in these figures, the low 
frequency range is improved.
• These special characteristics are obtained in an echoless chamber. 

The effect of an additional S-RS3SW in an ordinary listening room is 
better than the chart indicates when positioned adequately. 

 

• With playback of Dolby Digital, establishment of a special channel 

for the subwoofer is recommended; and with playback of LFE (Low 
Frequency Effect: sound effect like the rumbling of the earth, whose 
purpose is to intensify the force of the video), the S-RS3SW is 
especially effective.

INSTALLATION

Speaker Installation

Subwoofer Installation Criteria

1 Left speaker
2 Right speaker
3 Recommended 

installation range 
for the subwoofer

4 Listening position

The subwoofer plays back the bass in monaural, making use of the fact 
that the human ear is not very sensitive to the direction of low-pitched 
sound. Because of this, the subwoofer can be installed almost 
anywhere. If it is installed too far away, however, the sound from the 
other speakers may become unnatural.

An example of speaker positioning

1

Front left speaker

2

Center speaker

3

Front right speaker

4

Subwoofer

5

Listening area

6

Rear left speaker

7

Rear right speaker

NOTES:

• Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances from 

the TV set and approximately 1.8 meters from each other.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of 

the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

• The rear (surround) speakers are most effective when installed in 

parallel locations directly to the side, or slightly behind, the listener, 
at a level about 1 meter above the listener’s ears.

Installation Precautions

• Do not attach the subwoofer to the wall or ceiling. They may fall off 

and cause injury.

• Install the unit in a well-ventilated location where it will not be 

exposed to high temperatures and high humidity.

• Do not place the unit near stoves or other heating equipment or at 

locations exposed to direct sunlight, as these can have an adverse 
effect on the cabinet and internal components. Also, do not install 
the unit where there is too much dust or high humidity, as these can 
cause malfunctioning or breakdowns. (Avoid cooking tables and 
other locations where the unit would be exposed to heat, steam and 
soot.)

• Do not place heavy or large objects on top of the speaker. Doing so 

could provoke the speaker to fall, causing damages or bodily injury. 
If speakers fall from their installation locations, they may suffer 
irreparable cracks in their finish.

• Keep the unit away from devices such as cassette decks which are 

sensitive to magnetic fields.

• Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface, as doing so may 

cause the speaker to fall and cause damage or bodily injury.

• Do not place cups, glasses, or other containers with fluids on top of 

the units, since the units may be damaged if the liquid spills.

• The installation location selected should have a sturdy floor surface. 

Mounting the speaker on a long-pile carpet should be avoided, since 
the carpet may touch the driver’s diaphram, causing distorted 
sound.

• Please install this unit away from the antenna cable of the tuner, as 

noise can be caused with installation close to the antenna cable. In 
such a case, use this unit at a position away from the antenna and 
the antenna cable, or when playback of extra bass is not required, 
switch off the power for this unit.

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FREQUENCY (Hz)

RESPONCE (dB)

3

1

2

4

1

4

2

3

6

7

5

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to 
secure it with tape or some other suitable means.
Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks 
such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby 
or damaging the speaker.

The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and so should not be 
placed near a TV or monitor. Magnetic storage media (such as 
floppy discs and tape or video cassettes) should also not be kept 
close to the subwoofer.

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES:

• Clean the surface by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
• When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in 

some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and 
wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use 
furniture wax or cleaners.

• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays and other 

chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the 
surfaces.

PANEL FACILITIES

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1 Power Indicator (POWER ON)

Lights green when the power has been switched ON.

NOTE:

• If you are planning on switching the unit OFF for a long period of 

time, make sure to check that the indicator light has gone out after 
switching OFF.

2 Power switch (POWER)

Switches the subwoofer between ON and OFF.

3 Volume knob (VOLUME)

Sets the subwoofer volume.
• Turn the knob slowly from the MIN position. 
• With this unit, the bass level can be independently set, so do not 

turn up the bass on the AV amplifier.

4 Crossover knob (CROSSOVER)

When using the subwoofer, set the upper frequency limit for the 
subwoofer (

50 Hz

 to 

200 Hz

) so that it complements the output from 

your other speakers.
When using the bass management features of an AV receiver, set to 

BYPASS ON

 in order to use the low-pass filter of the AV receiver for 

high quality sound.

5 Bypass switch (BYPASS) 

When set to 

ON

, the audio signal is routed directly to the woofer unit, 

bypassing the amplifier’s filter.

6 Phase switch (PHASE 0º /180º)

When set to 

180º

, the output phase becomes the reverse of the input 

signal, and when set to 

, it is in the same phase as the input signal.

• Normally, the switch is set to 

.

But when the sound connection between the subwoofer and the 
left and right speakers sounds unnatural, try switching to 

180º

 

and set the switch in the position where the sound is natural.

• When using two or more subwoofers together, make sure that the 

phase switch of all of them are set to the same position.

7 Line Level Input terminal (LINE LEVEL INPUT)

Connect to the SUBWOOFER PREOUT terminal of an amplifier or 
receiver, with the specially provided RCA plug cord.

8 Line Level Output terminal (LINE LEVEL OUTPUT)

Used for connecting other equipment through the amplifier. The 
signal output from this jack is not affected in any way by the settings 
of the various controls on the unit.

9 AC  IN

• Connect the power cord to the powered subwoofer unit’s AC IN.
• Connect the power cord to a AC socket.

CONNECTIONS

Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power 
and disconnect both this unit and the amplifier/receiver from the 
AC outlet.

LINE LEVEL CONNECTION

This connection is for an amplifier or receiver equipped with a 

SUBWOOFER PREOUT

 terminal. Connect to the 

LINE LEVEL INPUT

 

terminal on this unit, using the specially provided RCA plug cord.

NOTE:

• When connected to the 

PREOUT

 terminal for surround center 

channel on the amplifier or receiver, the bass is heard only on the 
center channel, so it will be insufficient.

OPERATION

For details regarding operating part functions, refer to 

PANEL 

FACILITIES

 above.

1. Turn the POWER switch (2) ON.

• If the unit’s power cord is connected to a switched AC outlet on 

the amplifier or receiver and the switch is left ON, the unit can be 
turned ON/OFF together with the amplifier or receiver.

• If the unit cannot be connected to the amplifier or receiver, turn 

the power to the amplifier or receiver ON before turning the power 
to the unit ON. When turning the power OFF, turn the power to the 
unit OFF before turning the power to the amplifier or receiver OFF.

2. Operate the amplifier or receiver and adjust the volume of the 

other speakers.

3. Adjust the volume of the bass with the VOLUME knob (3).

• When necessary, operate the 

CROSSOVER

 knob (

4

) and 

PHASE

 

switch (

6

), and then adjust with the 

VOLUME

 knob (

3

).

4. Turn the POWER switch (2) OFF.

• The  power  indicator disappears.

1

POWER ON

POWER

VOLUME

MAX

MIN

AC IN

ON

OFF

200 Hz

50 Hz

CROSSOVER

BYPASS

PHASE

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

OUTPUT

3

5

7

4

6

8
9

2

Rea

r

 Panel

Su

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lied RCA 

p

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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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Cabinet  ............................................................Bass-reflex, floor-standing type
Speaker..................................................................................... 30 cm cone type
Power Amplifier Continuous Power Output (RMS)

Taiwan................................................................................150 W/6

Ω

(100 Hz)

All other models................................................................200 W/6

Ω

(100 Hz)

Input (sensitivity at 100 Hz/impedance)

LINE LEVEL (RCA jack) ..............................................................175 mV/50 k

Ω

Output (Level at 100 Hz/impedance)

LINE LEVEL (RCA jack) ................................................................175 mV/1 k

Ω

Selectable CROSSOVER Frequencies ..................................... 50 Hz to 200 Hz
Outline Dimension ..........................360 mm (W) x 437 mm (H) x 455 mm (D)
Weight (without package)....................................................................... 15.2 kg
Power Requirements

Taiwan, Mexico, Middle Latin America models

........................................................................... 110 V to 127 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz

All other models............................................... 220 V to 240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power Consumption

Taiwan, Mexico, Middle Latin America models ...................................155 W
All other models......................................................................................184 W

Accessories

Power cable:  Taiwan, Mexico, Middle Latin America models ................ x 2

All other models  ...................................................................x 1

RCA plug cord...............................................................................................x 1
Operating instructions

Specifications and design subject to possible modification without 
notice, due to improvements.

Published by Pioneer Corporation.

Copyright © 2008 Pioneer Corporation.

All rights reserved.

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

1 No power is being supplied

(Indicator does not light up when 
power switch is turned on.) 

• Power supply plug is not correctly 

inserted. 

• Insert plug securely.

2 No  sound

(Indicator is lit.) 

• Connection of accessory RCA plug 

cord is wrong or disconnected.

VOLUME

 knob is set to 

MIN

.

• Check again and connect correctly.

• Turn clockwise slowly.

3 Sound is distorted.

• Level is too high. 
• Input level is too high. 

• Turn the 

VOLUME

 knob counter-clockwise to lower the level.

• Turn the amplifier’s output level (volume, bass control, bass 

boost) counter-clockwise to lower the level.

4 Howling noise occurs. 

• No power supplied to the amplifier. 
• Subwoofer level is set too high.

• Connect an amplifier and supply power.
• Place the subwoofer a good distance from speakers. Turn the 

VOLUME

 knob counter-clockwise to lower the volume.

5 Much noise when listening to 

AM or FM broadcasts.

• The AM loop antenna or the FM indoor 

antenna is close to this unit.

• Increase the distance between the AM or FM antenna (for 

indoor use) and this unit.

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones

S-RS3SW

POWERED SUBWOOFER

ALTAVOCES DE GRAVES SECUNDARIOS ENERGIZADOS

The exclamation 

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The lightning flash with a

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within an equilate

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 to the 

pr

esence of uninsulated 

"dange

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enclosu

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magnitude to constitute a 

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shock to 

p

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sons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 
BACK).  NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE.  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire 
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled 
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or 
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain 
or moisture.    

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WARNING 

The voltage of the available power supply differs 
according to country or region. Be sure that the 
power supply voltage of the area where this unit 
will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V 
or 120 V) written on the rear panel. 

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Befo

r

p

lugging in fo

r

 the fi

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st time, 

r

ead the following 

 section ca

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efully.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked 
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the 
equipment.    

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VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space 
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat 
radiation (at least 25 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and 
10 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 
ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the 
product, and to protect it from overheating. To 
prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be 
blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, 
table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the 
equipment on thick carpet or a bed. 

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Operating Environment

O

p

e

r

ating envi

r

onment tem

p

e

r

atu

r

e and humidity:

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH 
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a 

p

oo

r

ly ventilated a

r

ea, o

r

 in 

locations ex

p

osed to high humidity o

r

 di

r

ect sunlight (o

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st

r

ong a

r

tificial light)

 

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If the AC 

p

lug of this unit does not match the AC 

outlet you want to use, the 

p

lug must be 

r

emoved 

and a

ppr

o

pr

iate one fitted. Re

p

lacement and 

mounting of an AC 

p

lug on the 

p

owe

r

 su

pp

ly co

r

d of 

this unit should be 

p

e

r

fo

r

med only by qualified 

se

r

vice 

p

e

r

sonnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the 

cut-off 

p

lug can cause seve

r

e elect

r

ical shock. Make 

su

r

e it is 

pr

o

p

e

r

ly dis

p

osed of afte

r

 

r

emoval.

The equi

p

ment should be disconnected by 

r

emoving 

the mains 

p

lug f

r

om the wall socket when left 

unused fo

r

 a long 

p

e

r

iod of time (fo

r

 exam

p

le, when 

on vacation). 

 

 

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CAUTION

The POWER switch on this unit will not com

p

letely 

shut off all 

p

owe

r

 f

r

om the AC outlet. Since the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d se

r

ves as the main disconnect device fo

r

 

the unit, you will need to un

p

lug it f

r

om the AC outlet 

to shut down all 

p

owe

r

. The

r

efo

r

e, make su

r

e the 

unit has been installed so that the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d can 

be easily un

p

lugged f

r

om the AC outlet in case of an 

accident. To avoid fi

r

e haza

r

d, the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d should 

also be un

p

lugged f

r

om the AC outlet when left 

unused fo

r

 a long 

p

e

r

iod of time (fo

r

 exam

p

le, when 

on vacation).  

 

 

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POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d by the 

p

lug. Do not 

p

ull out the 

p

lug by tugging the co

r

d and neve

r

 touch the 

p

owe

r

 

co

r

d when you

r

 hands a

r

e wet as this could cause a 

sho

r

t ci

r

cuit o

r

 elect

r

ic shock. Do not 

p

lace the unit, a 

p

iece of fu

r

nitu

r

e, etc., on the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d, o

r

 

p

inch the 

co

r

d. Neve

r

 make a knot in the co

r

d o

r

 tie it with othe

r

 

co

r

ds. The 

p

owe

r

 co

r

ds should be 

r

outed such that they 

a

r

e not likely to be ste

pp

ed on. A damaged 

p

owe

r

 co

r

can cause a fi

r

e o

r

 give you an elect

r

ical shock. Check 

the 

p

owe

r

 co

r

d once in a while. When you find it 

damaged, ask you

r

 nea

r

est PIONEER autho

r

ized 

se

r

vice cente

r

 o

r

 you

r

 deale

r

 fo

r

 a 

r

e

p

lacement.

 

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Thank you for buying this PIONEER product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After 
you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. 
However, the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

For Taiwan and Mexico exclusively

Taiwanese two 

p

in flat-bladed 

p

lug

WARNING: 

Do not climb or sit on this unit. Be especially 
careful when children are around. The unit may be 
damaged, or may fall over causing injury.

This 

pr

oduct is fo

r

 gene

r

al household 

p

u

rp

oses. Any 

failu

r

e due to use fo

r

 othe

r

 than household 

p

u

rp

oses 

(such as long-te

r

m use fo

r

 business 

p

u

rp

oses in a 

r

estau

r

ant o

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 use in a ca

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 o

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 shi

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) and which 

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p

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 will be cha

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ged fo

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 even du

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iod. 

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