Index: sound_settings.tex
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--- sound_settings.tex	(revision 30215)
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   \item[Pre-cut.]
   If too much gain is added through the graphical EQ, your music may distort.
   The \setting{Precut} setting allows you to adjust the overall gain of the EQ.
+  Try changing this setting to a negative value if your music sounds distorted.
 
-  If your music distorts when using the EQ, trying changing this setting to a 
-  negative value.
+  Put another way, the \setting{Precut} setting reduces the global volume in
+  Rockbox in such a way that the higest decibel gain in the EQ will reduce the
+  maximum volume by as much.
 
 \item[Simple EQ.]
 This option provides an easier alternative for those who are daunted by all of