Clarion PEQ460 User Manual

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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. You 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 Volume
After completing the system wiring, follow the steps below to properly adjust
the PEQ460.

1. Turn the master volume control on the PEQ460 and the amplifier gain

controls to their minimum setting.

2. Turn the Sub/Lo/Mid/High Frequency controls to the center position.

3. Turn the source unit on and increase the volume until distortion is heard,

then reduce volume just below this point.* Once the source unit volume has
been set, it will no longer be used. Always use the volume control on the
PEQ460 as the master (main) volume control. It has better electronics,
higher S/N ratio and is more linear than any source unit volume available.

*This is the maximum usable musical signal forthis source unit. turning the volume beyond this point

will increase noise and distortion without an increase in musical signal.

Setting Equalizer Controls
The PEQ460 provides a parametric adjustment band for each of four frequency

ranges: sub, low, mid, and high frequency. The center frequency of each band

is adjustable to allow fine tuning of the acoustical response of the vehicle. To
ensure an accurate adjustment, Clarion recommends the use of a spectrum
analyzer for this process.

1. Using the supplied adjustment tool, select the desired center frequency for

each of the four bands.

2. Increase or decrease the Equalizer Gain Controls as necessary.

3. Use the diagram below as reference for the adjustments.

AUXILIAR Y INPUT
The PEQ460 has is a built-in auxiliary input that allows use with portable
devices (such as an MP3 player) or a video system.

1. Plug the auxiliary source into the auxiliary RCA input.

2. With the auxiliary switch in the main position, turn equalizer volume

control to a normal listening level.

3. With the auxiliary source in play mode, switch to the auxiliary source.

4. Adjust the auxiliary input gain controls, located on the top panel of the

PEQ460, so that the volume of the auxiliary source matches the volume of
the main source.