4. OPERATIONS

Setting system volume

1.Turn the master volume and subwoofer level controls to their minimum settings.

2.Turn the source unit on and increase the volume until you hear distortion.

3.Reduce the volume to just below the distortion point (approximately 80% of full volume).

This is the maximum usable musical signal for the source unit. Turning the volume beyond this point increases noise and distortion without increasing the musical signal.

Note

Once you set the source unit volume, do not change it. Always use the volume control on the EQS746 as the master (main) volume control. The EQS746 has better electronics, a higher sound to noise ratio, and is more linear than the volume settings on any source unit available.

Adjusting the controls

The EQS746 provides a graphic adjustment band for each of seven frequency ranges: sub, low, mid, mid-high and high frequency. You can adjust the center of each frequency band to fine tune the acoustical response to your vehicle’s interior.

1.Set all frequencies to the center position. The small dot on the control knob should be set at 12 o’clock.

2.Play your favorite music track and adjust the individual controls to suit your taste. Avoid extreme settings, which can distort musical peaks.

3.Increase or decrease the equalizer gain controls to suit your taste.

4.If your system includes a subwoofer, slowly increase the subwoofer level until you hear a solid bass.

5.If your system includes rear speakers, adjust the fader control to add rear sound. Set it so most of the music comes from the front and only fills the rear.

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Clarion EQS746 owner manual Operations, Setting system volume, Adjusting the controls