Clarion PEQ460 manual

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    INTRODUCTION The Clarion PEQ460 is a full-featured four-band parametric equalizer specifically designed for the mobile environment. Although it is housed in a one-half DIN enclosure, the PEQ460 provides a number of exceptional features in its compact size, such as: • Active gain preamplifiers with adjustable input sensitivity • V olume control [...]

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    18dB per octave electronic crossover that is continuously variable from 35Hz to 250Hz. Built into the PEQ460 is an auxiliary input that allows use with portable devices (such as an MP3 player) or a video system. CONTROL GLOSSAR Y • V olume Control - This is the master volume control for the system. • Fader Control - This is used to balance the [...]

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    auxiliary source. • Equalizer Band Center Frequency Adjustment - This adjustment allows you to change the center frequency for each of the four frequency bands. • Equalizer Gain Controls - The parametric controls allow individual gain adjustment for each of the four frequency bands. • Low Pass Frequency Adjustment - This allows the subwoofer [...]

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    1. Check clearances on both sides of a planned installation before drilling any holes or installing any screws. 2. When routing RCAcables, keep them away from power cables and output speaker wires. 3. Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit. 4. If the unit should become wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion deale[...]

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    6 5. If you are using a source unit, without a remote turn-on lead, the PEQ460 can be turned on with a switched accessory lead. Y ou can find this accessory power source in the factory harness at the back of the radio. It is the lead that turns on and off with the key . SYSTEM SET -UP Setting System V olume After completing the system wiring, follo[...]

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    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 distorted. Solution • Source unit volume is set too high. Reduce source unit volume. • EQ controls are set too high. T urn EQ controls to the center position and [...]

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