Clarion EQS560 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Clarion EQS560 is a full-featured five-band stereo equalizer specifically
designed for the mobile environment. Although it is housed in a one-half DIN
enclosure, the EQS560 provides a number of exceptional features in its
compact size, such as:

• Five equalization bands (at 45Hz, 100Hz, 700Hz, 2kHz and 15kHz),
adjustable from -12 to +12dB

• Low-pass crossover filter with selectable frequency control 60Hz or 90Hz

• Three stereo RCA outputs to drive front, rear and subwoofer audio systems

• Auxiliary stereo RCA inputs with adjustable gain control

• Separate controls for master system volume, subwoofer volume, front/rear
fader and selection of main or auxiliary inputs

• Gold-plated RCAconnectors to ensure best signal transfer

For optimum performance, the EQS560 should be installed by an authorized
Clarion dealer.

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To start enjoying your new Clarion EQS560, please read the instructions listed
in this manual. Keep all instructions for future reference. Please fill out and
send in the enclosed warranty card to protect your purchase and aid in warranty
service. Also, save your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2
Control Glossary • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3
Applications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
Mounting Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4
Wiring Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5
System Set-Up • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6
Auxiliary Input • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6
Troubleshooting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7
Product Specs • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 7

DESCRIPTION

The Clarion EQS560 is a five-band stereo equalizer. Each frequency band is
individually adjustable to meet individual listening preferences.

The EQS560 also features a subwoofer crossover, subwoofer level control and
a master system volume control. The subwoofer output makes use of a built-in
18dB per octave electronic crossover that is fixed at 60Hz or 90Hz.

Built into the EQS560 is an auxiliary input that allows use with portable
devices (such as an MP3 player) or a video system.

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1. Sub Level

2.Volume Control

3. Aux Switch

4. Fader Control

5. Sub Frequency Adjustment

6. Low Frequency Adjustment

7. Mid Frequency Adjustment

8. Mid-High Frequency Adjustment

9. High Frequency Adjustment

CONTROL GLOSSARY

• Volume Control - This is the master volume control for the system.

• Fader Control - This is used to balance the sound between the front and rear

speakers.

• Aux Switch - This allows you to select between the main input and an

auxiliary source.

• Equalizer Band Frequency Adjustment - This adjustment allows you to

adjust the frequency for each of the five frequency bands.

10. Power Plug

11. Front Output

12. Rear Output

13. Radio Input

14. Aux Input

15. Sub Output

16. Aux Gain Controls

17. Low-Pass Freq.60/90Hz

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