Page 2 - English; Thank you for purchasing this; Clarion; FCC Approval
2 EQS746 English 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...
Page 3 - Contents
EQS746 3 English Contents 1. FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 42. PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 5 Installation .....................
Page 4 - Gold-plated RCA connectors to ensure the best audio signal output
4 EQS746 English 1. FEATURES The Clarion EQS746 is a 7-band stereo equalizer/crossover specifically created for themobile environment. The EQS746 provides powerful features in a compact size: • Seven equalization bands (50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 2.2KHz, 6kHz, and 16 kHz), eachfrequency adjustable from -12...
Page 5 - Do not disassemble or modify this unit.; Installation
EQS746 5 English 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 maydamage internal circuitry. • If the unit becomes wet, turn off ...
Page 6 - Front panel controls
6 EQS746 English 3. CONTROLS Front panel controls Rear panel connections Top panel Subwoofer volume AUX (auxiliary) switch : Press to select auxiliary or main inputs Master volume Fader control : Use to balance sound between front and rear speakers Equalizer gain controls To adjust gain, rotate cont...
Page 7 - Setting system volume; Note; Adjusting the controls; be set at 12 o’clock.
EQS746 7 English 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 volu...
Page 8 - Setting the low-pass frequency; Turn the EQS764 master volume to a normal listening level.; Care and maintenance; Cleaning the cabinet; Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the unit.; Servicing the equalizer/crossover unit
8 EQS746 English Setting the low-pass frequency Set the low pass frequency switch on the top of the EQS746 to either 60Hz or 90Hzdepending on the subwoofer and subwoofer amplifier requirements. Connecting an MP3 player or video unit 1. Plug the MP3 player or video unit into the auxiliary RCA input o...
Page 9 - INSTALLATION AND WIRING; What is included in the box; In addition to this manual, the box contains:; Before starting; Mounting precautions
EQS746 9 English 5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • EQS746 7-band graphic equalizer • 2 mounting brackets • 8 Phillips-head screws Before starting Mounting precautions...
Page 10 - Tools and additional components; A Phillips-head screwdriver when mounting the unit in the vehicle; Mounting diagram
10 EQS746 English Tools and additional components You will need: • A Phillips-head screwdriver when mounting the unit in the vehicle • A small flat-head screwdriver to adjust the AUX gain controls if you connect an MP3player or video source • High-quality RCA input and output cables Extra cable can ...
Page 11 - Wiring diagram
EQS746 11 English Wiring diagram CONTROLS ENTER MENU EJECT POWER PREVIOUS NEXT SOURCE STOP PLAY/PAUSE VIDEO L AUDIO R DISC AV1 AV2 Front amp/rear amp Sub amp Source unit Auxiliary source Remote turn-on Chassis ground(bare metal) Front out L R Main in L R Sub out L R L R Rear out L R Aux in EQS746_Ow...
Page 12 - The unit does not work no lights; Speakers may be damaged. Consult your authorized Clarion dealer.; No sound coming from the unit
12 EQS746 English 6. Troubleshooting The unit does not work; no lights The power wires may not be connected. Check the power and ground wiring, thenretest. Sound is distorted • The source unit volume may be set too high. Reduce the source unit volume. • Equalizer gain controls are set too high. Turn...
Page 13 - OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
EQS746 13 English 7. Glossary Crossover: A device that limits the range of frequencies sent to a speaker or amplifier. Equalization: the process of boosting or cutting sound signal frequencies to improve thequality of the sound. The term comes from the filters used to add back high frequenciesat the...
Page 14 - Maximum output voltage:
14 EQS746 English 8. Specifications Note The technical data and the design of the equipment may change withoutprior notice for the sake of technical improvements. Graphic center frequencies: 50Hz, 125Hz, 315Hz, 750Hz, 2.2Hz, 6kHz, 16kHz Boost/cut: 12dB S/N ratio: 100dB Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz...
Page 15 - LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
EQS746 15 9. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada onlyExcept as noted, Clarion products purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against alldefects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.The following Clarion products note...
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16 EQS746 Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Corp. of America Printed in China EQS746_OwnersManual.pmd 2005-12-02, 16:13 16