Clarion EQS746 User Manual
Owner’s manual
EQS746
7-BAND STEREO
EQUALIZER/CROSSOVER
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Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product.
• Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
• After reading this manual, keep it handy, such as in your glove compartment.
• Save your sales receipt. The warranty at the end of this manual and your sales
receipt are essential for warranty service.
FCC Approval
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Contents
1. FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 4
2. PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................................................... 5
3. CONTROLS ............................................................................................................ 6
4. OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 7
Setting system volume ............................................................................................ 7
Adjusting the controls ............................................................................................. 8
Setting the low-pass frequency ............................................................................... 8
Connecting an MP3 player or video unit ................................................................. 8
Care and maintenance ........................................................................................... 9
5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING................................................................................ 9
What is included in the box ..................................................................................... 9
Before starting ........................................................................................................ 9
Tools and additional components ......................................................................... 10
Mounting diagram ................................................................................................. 10
Wiring diagram ...................................................................................................... 11
6. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................... 12
The unit does not work; no lights .......................................................................... 12
Sound is distorted ................................................................................................. 12
No sound coming from the unit ............................................................................. 12
7. GLOSSARY .......................................................................................................... 13
8. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 14
9. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................ 15
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1. FEATURES
The Clarion EQS746 is a 7-band stereo equalizer/crossover specifically created for the
mobile environment. The EQS746 provides powerful features in a compact size:
• Seven equalization bands (50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 2.2KHz, 6kHz, and 16 kHz), each
frequency adjustable from -12 to +12dB (-15 to +15dB for subwoofer frequencies)
• Subwoofer output uses a built-in 18dB per octave electronic crossover fixed at 60Hz
or 90Hz.
• Three stereo RCA outputs to drive front, rear, and subwoofer audio amplifiers
• An auxiliary stereo RCA input for use with portable devices, such as an MP3 player
or DVD player
• Separate controls for master volume, subwoofer volume (sub level), front/rear fader,
and selection of main or auxiliary inputs
• Extended frequency response from 20 Hz to 30 kHz with exceptional 100 dB signalto-noise performance
• Gold-plated RCA connectors to ensure the best audio signal output
• ISO mounting holes and removable trim ring for custom installation
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2. PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual.
• Do not disassemble or modify this unit.
• Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity may
damage internal circuitry.
• If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion dealer to
clean or service the unit.
Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car, the monitor, or the video
source, and may void the warranty.
Installation
Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a variety of
mechanical and electrical procedures. Although this manual provides general installation and operation instructions, it does not show the exact installation methods for your
particular vehicle.
If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the
installation, consult an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
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