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
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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.
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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
0º
, it is in the same phase as the input signal.
• Normally, the switch is set to
0º
.
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
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Panel
Su
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lied RCA
p
lug co
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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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magnitude to constitute a
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shock to
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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
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e
p
lugging in fo
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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
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ating envi
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onment tem
p
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atu
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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
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ly ventilated a
r
ea, o
r
in
locations ex
p
osed to high humidity o
r
di
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ect sunlight (o
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st
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ong a
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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
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d of
this unit should be
p
e
r
fo
r
med only by qualified
se
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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
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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
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d by the
p
lug. Do not
p
ull out the
p
lug by tugging the co
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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
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cuit o
r
elect
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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
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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
d
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
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nea
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est PIONEER autho
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ized
se
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vice cente
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o
r
you
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deale
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fo
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a
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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
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al household
p
u
rp
oses. Any
failu
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e due to use fo
r
othe
r
than household
p
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oses
(such as long-te
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m use fo
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business
p
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estau
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ant o
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use in a ca
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shi
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) and which
r
equi
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es
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e
p
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will be cha
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ged fo
r
even du
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ing the
wa
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anty
p
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iod.
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