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    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[...]

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    CONTROL GLOSSAR Y • V olume 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[...]

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    • Low-Pass Frequency Switch - This allows the subwoofer crossover frequency to be set at 60Hz or 90Hz. • Subwoofer Level Control - This is the volume control for the subwoofer . The subwoofer level control allows you to adjust the subwoofer volume at any time to match any listening preference. • Aux Gain Controls - These controls allow indivi[...]

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    4. If the unit should become wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion dealer to clean or service the unit. WIRING PRECAUTIONS Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections, contact your authorized Clarion dealer . 1. This unit operates on an automotive 12V negative ground power source and requires additional mob[...]

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    6 SYSTEM SET -UP Setting System V olume After completing the system wiring, follow the steps below to properly adjust the EQS560. 1. T urn the master volume control on the EQS560 and the amplifier gain controls to their minimum setting. 2. T urn the source unit on and increase the volume until distortion is heard, then reduce volume just below this[...]

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    4. Adjust the auxiliary input gain controls, located on the top panel of the EQS560, so that the volume of the auxiliary source matches the volume of the main source. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Unit does not work; no lights. Solution • Power wires are not connected. Check battery and ground wiring at unit; check battery connections. Problem Sound is[...]

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    661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www.clarion-usa.com PEQ460-10 Rev .1 (12/99)[...]