Clearaudio Clarify User manual
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11 Made in Germany
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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Clearaudio
Clarify
radial tonearm.
The innovative
Clarify
tonearm features friction-free magnetic bearing technology, a micrometer-
style adjustable counter weight and an azimuth adjustable headshell, which is especially designed
to allow easy and accurate alignment of the phono cartridge.
Clearaudio recommend the
Clarify
tonearm in combination with the “Ovation” turntable and any of
the Clearaudio MC cartridges.
Made in Germany by true expert craftsmen, the latest Clearaudio technology and a timeless design
combine to ensure the best possible sound enjoyment.
Please read this instruction manual carefully, to avoid any damage or loss of warranty.
This manual will help you achieve an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long
time.
We wish you a lot of listening pleasure with your new Clearaudio
Clarify
tonearm.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
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Safety instructions
1. General information
Check the tonearm for any damage before using it. Do not connect the tonearm if damaged!
Never connect the tonearm if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the
tonearm checked.
Never expose the tonearm to rain or moisture.
The inside of the tonearm is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit
yourself, since this can lead to loss of warranty!
Before using the tonearm for the rst time or after a long period of inactivity the lift must be
operated approx. 4-5 times to loosen the grease in the tonearm lift to lower the lift bar evenly again.
2. Intended use
The
Clarify
is a tonearm for playing music and is intended exclusively for use on turntables.
Only use the
Clarify
tonearm in accordance with the information provided in the user manual.
3. Location of installation
Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature uctuations and high humidity. Likewise, avoid
placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
The device is designed for operation at room temperature.
No objects with an open ame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).
4. Maintenance
We recommend that you move the tonearm lift at regular intervals to keep the bearing grease supple
and to prevent the tonearm from getting stuck during playback if you do not use your Clearaudio
tonearm for a longer period.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents.
Do not use dry cloths for cleaning as this generates static electricity. Suitable cleaning and care
products from Clearaudio are available at www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.
Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface or a soft brush for cleaning.
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5. Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!
6. Service
The
Clarify
tonearm should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only,
otherwise the warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist
retailer.
If, despite the high production standard, a service is necessary, the
Clarify
tonearm must be send to
Clearaudio through your dealer.
7. Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the
Clarify
tonearm, otherwise serious
damage could occur.
Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped.
Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging.
Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing.
8. Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste.
WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
9. CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.
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Contents
1. List of components.......................................................................... 6
2. Mounting the tonearm base
2.1 Mounting the tonearm base on the Clearaudio Performance DC or Ovation turntable..... 7
2.2 Mounting the clamping ring on a other manufacturers’ turntables...................................8
3. Mounting the
Clarify
tonearm ......................................................... 9
4. Adjustment of the distance between spindle and pivot point .........10
5. Adjustment of the tonearm
5.1 Adjustment of the VTA .......................................................................................................11
5.2 Alignment and adjustment of the cartridge.......................................................................12
5.3 Adjustment of the tracking force.......................................................................................13
5.4 Adjustment of the azimuth.................................................................................................13
5.5 Adjustment of the anti-skating..........................................................................................14
6. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................15
7. Technical data ..................................................................................16
Warranty information.......................................................................... 32 - 33
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1. List of components
The Clearaudio
Clarify
tonearm is delivered in a customized packing to ensure its safe transport.
Please retain the original packaging for any future transportation and shipping.
Please see the list below to check the contents of your Clearaudio
Clarify
tonearm.
1.
Clarify
carbon bre tonearm 5. Without picture:
Additional counterweight: 35.75 g
- at head screw M3 x 8
2. Clamping base 6. Without picture:
Warranty card, Clearaudio Quality Card,
user manual, return delivery note
3. Hex wrench (#2 /3)
Screw driver
7. Without picture:
Tonearm alignment gauge
4. Screws:
- 3x hex screws M4 x 10
(stainless steel)
- 1x grub screw M6 x 8
(stainless steel)
Pic. 1: Package content (Pic. similar)
Recommended Tools:
• Clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC)
• Clearaudio Weight Watcher touch (Art. No. AC163)
• Clearaudio Mini Level Gauge (Art. No. AK001)
This items and more accessories are available through your dealer or at www.analogshop.de.
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2. Mounting the tonearm base
2.1 Mounting the tonearm base on the Clearaudio Performance DC or Ovation turntable
Please check if the correct tonearm base is mounted on your turntable (Pic. 2).
If the wrong tonearm base is mounted place the turntable on the edge of a table or similar surface
to gain access to the tonearm base from below.
Remove the tonearm base by loosening the six M4 x 35mm screws with a hex wrench on the bottom
side of the clamping ring.
Exchange the tonearm base and loosely tighten the screws to keep the tonearm base rotatable.
Please ensure the perfect location of the base.
Pic. 2: Tonearm base for Performance DC & Ovation (Art. No. AC031-4)
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2.2 Mounting the clamping ring on a other manufacturers’ turntables
Drill three holes into the turntable chassis to mount the aluminium clamping ring.
Use the measurements given in the drawing template below to ensure the correct position of the
three holes (Pic. 3).
Use a 3.3mm drill for this step. After you have drilled the three holes, thread the holes using an
appropriate tap cutter. If the material of the turntable chassis is not suitable for threading, please
use a 4.5mm drill for the holes. In this case, you will need longer screws with nuts to t the tonearm
base.
Please note that this image is not true to scale.
Pic. 3: Drilling template for mounting the tonearm base on a other manufacturers‘ turntable
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Pic. 5: Mounting the tonearm
Pic. 4: Assembling the arm base
Pic. 6: Locking the tonearm
3. Mounting the
Clarify
tonearm
Take the clamping ring and place it on the
recess in the tonearm base.
Now you can attach the clamping ring to the
tonearm base with the 3 supplied M4 x 10
screws.
Make sure that the side hole of the clamping
ring remains accessible (see Pic. 4).
First insert the tonearm cable and then the
tonearm foot of the
Clarify
tonearm into the
hole of the clamping ring (Pic. 5).
Now x the tonearm with the screws and
the hex wrench. Do not over-tighten for later
adjustments (Pic. 6)!
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4. Adjustment of the distance between spindle and pivot point
We recommend to use the Clearaudio alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC, also available from
www.analogshop.de) for the exact setting of the tonearm pivot point.
Make sure that the distance between spindle and the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 222mm.
You can adjust the distance by rotating the tonearm base.
Please tighten the tonearm base and check the measurement again after adjustment.
Pic. 7: Distance from pivot to stylus
222 mm
5. Adjustment of the tonearm
The following settings require to mount the cartridge on the headshell.
Always follow the cartridge manufacturer’s instructions.
Leave the stylus protector on your cartridge to avoid
any damages!
Now you can connect the respective signal cable with the
matching color pins of the cartridge.
Please note the following colour coding:
Red: right channel / R+
Green: right channel / R
White: left channel / L+
Blue: left channel / L
Connect the pins of your cartridge to the jacks of the headshell or tonearm cable, taking care not
to use too much force.
Use suitable precision pliers or tweezers for assistance if necessary.
Pic. 8: Mounting the cartridge
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