Name: Manual for XV-GX3
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Troubleshooting and error codes

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 selected.	• If you're using the LINE input, make sure the component is connected 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 discs.	• Make sure the TV is connected correctly (see Connecting to your TV on 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. • The mic is pointing toward the speakers. Keep the mic pointed away from the speakers. • The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.
Feedback noise when mic is switched on.	• The microphone level is set too high. Turn down the mic control level.
SND. DEMO shows in the display and the unit can't be controlled.	• Press and hold — (stop) on the front panel for about five seconds. The disc tray ejects automatically to indicate the Sound Demo mode is disabled.
TRAYLOCK shows in the display and the tray can't be ejected.	• Press and hold ▲ OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel for about eight seconds (until LOCK OFF appears in the display). Then the tray can be opened/closed using OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc is ejected automatically after loading.	• Clean the disc. • Align the disc properly in the disc guide. • If the region number on a DVD-video disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (see DVD Video regions on page 35). • Allow time for any condensation inside the player to evaporate. Avoid using the player near an air-conditioning unit.
Playback is not possible.	• Disc may be loaded upside down. Reload the disc with the label side face up.
Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.	• Press then start playback again (►). • Switch the power off once, then on again using the front panel STANDBY/ON button.
Settings are canceled.	• When the power is cut due to power failure or by unplugging the power cord for several days, settings will be canceled.
No picture/No color.	• Check that connections are correct and that plugs are inserted fully. • Check the instruction manual of the TV/monitor to make sure the TV/ monitor settings are incorrect.
Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.	• The TV Screen setting is incorrect. Set the TV Screen option to match the TV/monitor you're using (see Video Output settings on page 29).
When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.	• Due to the player's copy protection circuits, connection of this device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.
Picture disturbance during playback or dark.	• This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some sections of the picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction. • Discs respond differently to particular player functions. This may result in the screen becoming black for a brief instant or shaking slightly when the function is executed. These problems are largely due to differences between discs and disc content and are not malfunctions of this player.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.	• DVDs and CDs use different recording methods. This is not a malfunction.
CD-ROM disc is not recognized by the system.	• Make sure that the CD-ROM was recorded using the ISO 9660 disc format. See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 34 for other disc compatibility information.
Files don't show up in the Disc Navigator/Photo Browser.	• The files on the disc must be named with the correct file extension: .mp3 for MP3 files; .wma for WMA files; .jpg for JPEG files (upper or lower-case is OK). See Disc / content format playback compatibility on page 34 for other disc compatibility information.
Can't play WMA files.	• The files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management). This is not a malfunction.
Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.	• Connect the AM antenna (see Connecting the radio antennas on page 7) and adjust the direction and position for best reception. You may also connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 7). • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. You may also connect an outdoor FM antenna (see Connecting external antennas on page 7). • Applicable to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia and Philippines models only – The tuning interval is incorrect for your country or region. Try switching the tuning interval (see Frequency step setting on page 33).
Auto tuning does not pick up some stations.	• The radio signal is weak. Auto tuning will only detect radio stations with a good signal. For more sensitive tuning, connect an outdoor antenna.
Sound is mono only.	• Check that the tuner is not set to FM mono (see Improving FM stereo sound on page 25).
Cannot record.	• Check that the cassette still has its erase-protect tabs intact, or that they are covered with self-adhesive tape (Using cassette tapes on page 37).
Sound is muffled or previous recording is still audible underneath the new one.	• The tape heads may be dirty. Clean the tape heads using a head-cleaning cassette or cleaning kit. • Check that you're using a Type I (normal) tape. Do not use Type II (high/CrO2) or Type IV (metal) tapes.
Music search does not work.	• The spaces between songs may be too short for music search to work (see Playing cassette tapes on page 16).

Manual for XV-GX3

Chapter 1: Before you start

Chapter 2: Connecting up

Chapter 3: Controls and displays

Chapter 4: Getting started

Chapter 5: Disc playback features

Troubleshooting and error codes