ClearOne NetStreams Quartet - Manual (Page 11)

Quartet User’s Guide
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Adding Sources with an Audio Port
Using the optional Audio Port, a local source can be connected to the keypad and
played in that room. This is convenient for sources that are typically installed in the
room like gaming systems, computers, cable boxes, and iPods. The Audio Port
provides line level audio output making it ideal for driving powered subwoofers in the
game room or external amplifiers for the poolside speakers. With certain caveats (see
Chapter 5), a locally connected source can be distributed globally.
5-Band Graphic Equalizer
All Quartet keypad/amplifiers feature a 5-band graphic equalizer which allows for
further customization of the sound quality to suit your tastes. Adjust the sound output
in each room at 100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, and 10KHz.
3D Sound Stage Mode
The Quartet features a proprietary 3D sound stage to expand the spacious quality of the
sound. Particularly beneficial for installations where speakers have been placed very
close together, or for small rooms, the 3D sound mode improves the sound stage for
the listening area.
Simplified Programming - No Laptops Required
Quartet is designed to work “out of the box” and does not require a laptop. All features
can be set at the MRP using its LCD display and the included remote control, including
a source’s IR. You only need to learn the IR commands for a source once and those
commands are effective for all keypads. This is makes it easy to configure an MRP at
the office and deliver it to the home “ready to go.”
Multi-Room Processor (MRP) Components and Specifications
This section describes the MRP components and lists specifications.
MRP Components
Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the MRP. Figure 2-2 shows the rear panel of the
MRP. The MRP is a 1/2 rack wide component that features a built-in 400 watt
amplifier, FM tuner, four source global inputs, and an IR emitter for source control.