Pioneer SP-SB03, Operating Instructions Manual

SPEAKER BASE POWER INDICATOR
 

Powering Up:

Blue Steady—Power is on and the unit 
is operating.
Blue Slow Blinking—System is muted.
No Lights—Main power switch is off or the 
Speaker Base is in standby mode.

LISTENING MODE INDICATOR
 

Green—Movies preset. Ideal for special effects and 
movie soundtracks.
Red—Music preset. Ideal bass balance for the most 
natural music reproduction.
Blue—Dialogue preset. Ideal for late night viewing 
or dialogue-heavy content. Reduces bass response.
Yellow—Audio Expansion Mode for Movies. Widens 
the soundstage providing a simulated surround effect.

OWNER’S MANUAL

About Your SP-SB03

Speaker Base System

Thank you for choosing the SP-SB03 Speaker Base from Pioneer Electronics. Please read through this 
Owner’s Manual before using your Speaker Base to optimize performance. After you have finished reading this 
Owner’s Manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

The Speaker Base utilizes technology and components derived from our award-winning home theater speakers 
and speaker bar, with a primary goal of producing the most immersive, natural, and room-filling sound 
experience for both movies and music.

The wood cabinet of the Speaker Base houses six speakers, individually amplified, for the best audio experience. 
Utilizing a three-way active crossover network, the Speaker Base delivers a tailored response for all your 
favorite sources.

Bluetooth

®

 wireless technology allows for playback of music from your smartphone, tablet or other compatible 

device. Learning mode enables you to use your favorite remote to control the functions of your Speaker Base. 
This Speaker Base provides Dolby

®

 Digital decoding, the standard for high-quality home theater sound.

SPEAKER BASE CONTROLS (Front Panel)

1. 

Power—Turns on the Speaker Base or puts it in 

standby mode.

2. 

Source—Changes which input source (analog, digital 

or Bluetooth) you are using.

PLEASE NOTE: Only one source connection will be 

active during use of the Speaker Base.

3. 

Mode Indicator—Glows green in Movie mode, red

in Music mode, blue in Dialogue mode, Yellow in 

Movie mode with expansion activated.

4. 

Listening Mode—Selects Movie, Music or Dialogue sound mode.

5. 

Volume Up and Down (+/-)—Adjusts the volume of the Speaker Base.

6. 

Source Indicators—Selected source will illuminate.

7. 

Bluetooth/Pairing/Learn—Activates Bluetooth Pairing and Remote 

Learning modes. (See “PAIR AND CONNECT YOUR BLUETOOTH DEVICE” on page 9)

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

If anything is missing or damaged, or if your new Pioneer SP-SB03 Speaker Base fails to 

operate, please notify your dealer immediately. We recommend keeping your original carton and packing
materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

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