Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional User manual

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Double Matrix Professional

Double sided record cleaning machine

Hi-Fi Components clearaudio©electronicGmbH

Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49(0) 1805/059595 FAX +49(0) 09131/51683

www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de inf[email protected] / copyright clearaudio2012

User manual

Made in Germany

Version 1.7_12.11.22_E

Double Matrix Professional

User manual

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Dear clearaudio customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new

Double Matrix Professional

record cleaning machine, an

extraordinary product made by clearaudio.

The cleaning of dirty or used records improves the overall sound quality. This also applies to new vinyl

records as there is often residue left over from the pressing process.

Please read this user manual with great care, to avoid misuse or void of warranty.

Why

Double Matrix Professional

Many analog and music lovers, as well commercial and professional organisations asked us how it is

possible to clean vinyl records both thoroughly and quickly, and if placing the just-cleaned side of the

record on the potentially dirty turntable platter can be avoided during the process.

It is obvious when cleaning large numbers of records, especially under commercial circumstances, that

time is money.

To achieve this goal clearaudio set about designing a semi-automatic record cleaning machine that

would perfectly clean both LPs and EPs, eliminate any electrostatic charge, without the need to flip the

record over and complete this process within one minute. This required a revolutionary and

outstanding product to be developed. An intensive research and development program led clearaudio

to achieve not only these criteria but also the additional goals of efficiency, easy-of-use and longevity.

The result is the clearaudio

Double Matrix Professional.

Materials and craftsmanship

The clearaudio

Double Matrix Professional

is massively constructed from the highest grade of

materials and components. The rigid housing is machined from 4.5 mm thick aluminum plates and the

platter is made out of 10 mm thick aluminum. The corner poles, feet and the fluid tank are made out

of very rigid materials. This contributes towards the substantial total weight of approximately 16.5 kg.

The following pages will explain how to operate your clearaudio record cleaning machine correctly.

We wish you years of satisfaction from your new clearaudio

Double Matrix Professional.

Double Matrix Professional

User manual

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Directory

1. Packagecontents 4

2. Features overview 5

3. Setup 6

4. Operational controls and functions 7

5. Beginning of operation

6. Machine maintenance 13

7. Serviceinformation 16

8. Technicaldata 17

Warranty information 18

Important note!

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Pic. 1: Warning

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1. Package contents

The clearaudio

Double Matrix Professional

is delivered in bespoke packing.

Carefully remove the record cleaning machine from the packing and place it on a safe and stable

surface.

Please check if the

Double Matrix Professional

has suffered any damage in transit. Next gently remove

the blue securing adhesive tape. Any adhesive residue from the tape can be easily rubbed off by hand.

We advise that you keep the original packing to avoid any

unnecessary damage should the machine need to be transported

in the future.

Please check the package contents of your

Double Matrix Professional

1. Complete pre-installed

Double

Matrix Professional

machine

2. Seal Clamp

3. Filling funnel

4. Power cord

5. 4 pcs. spare microfiber strips

6. 250 ml Pure Groove cleaning fluid

7. Cover for cleaning fluid reservoir

(already installed)

8. Fluid release knob

(already mounted on the rubber tube)

9. Single Adapter

10. Warranty card *

* see page 18 for warranty information.

If any of the contents are missing please contact the clearaudio dealer where you purchased the

Double Matrix Professional

Pic.2: Package contents

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2. Features - overview

Both sides cleaned simultaneously

Due to the sophisticated design of the wash and vacuum arms it is now possible to clean both sides of your

precious vinyl at once.

A sophisticated magnetic mechanism is used to ensure constant brush pressure resulting in more consistent

performance as well as improved speed of use.

Left-right turn switch

The best cleaning results are obtained by cleaning in both directions.

Continuously variable speed regulation

By providing variable speed rotation the dirtiest records can be cleaned at a slower speed preserving both the

microfiber strips and your record.

Cleaning of LPs, EPs and Singles

The

Double Matrix Professional

is able to clean all these formats without any additional accessories.

You even do not need to change the cleaning vacuum arms for the different formats.

Excellent cleaning

The

Double Matrix Professional

cleaning process raises the audible improvements to a new level that regular

cleaning machines do not reach. This is proven by our laboratory measurements.

No platter

The vinyl records are not placed on any potentially dirty surface such as a turntable platter but are supported on

a label-sized platform. The integrated cleaning and vacuum brushes stabilize the vinyl disc during the cleaning

process and the record labels are completely protected both above and below by two of the highly regarded

clearaudio Seal Clamps.

Cleaning in half of the time

Both sides of any record are cleaned simultaneously reducing cleaning time by at least 50%. Especially in

commercial use, this is an unbeatable advantage.

Integrated filter

To avoid contamination by dust or other particles the Double Matrix Professional has an integrated micro filter

ensuring a long life for the cleaning brushes and your vinyl.

Ease of use

The cleaning process and maintenance procedures are particularly easy and user-friendly.

Perfect cleaning fluid control

Unlike many other machines on the market only the fluid that is required will be dispensed. This is achieved by

two electronically controlled magnetic valves which also ensure that no fluid is able to transfer while vacuuming.

Antistatic brush

The high efficiency antistatic brush completely discharges static and may be used separately from the cleaning

process.

Noise reduction

The

Double Matrix Professional

is acoustically damped for low noise levels during use.

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3. Set up

Place the

Double Matrix Professional

on a stable surface such as a table or rack. Please note that due

to the weight of the

Double Matrix Professional

it could damage soft surfaces, or through movement of

the

Double Matrix Professional

the surface could suffer scratches. Please make sure that the surface is

able to withstand temperatures of up to 60°C.

3.1 Connecting the mains power

Connect the supplied power cord first to the IEC connector at the rear panel of the

Double Matrix

Professional

then connect it to the power outlet. Please make sure that the appropriate

connector is used and that the voltage is correct. Please refer to the type sticker next to the IEC

connection.

The best results will be achieved when the

Double Matrix Professional

is used in a room temperature of

between 15°C and 30°C.

3.2 Switch On

Next to the IEC connector is the mains power switch (pic. 4). When the unit is switched on the red

light of the switch is illuminated.

Make sure that the appropriate connector is used and that the voltage is correct!

Now your

Double Matrix Professional

is ready to be used.

Before use please finish reading the complete user manual!

Pic.3: Rear view Pic.4: Connection

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4. Operational controls and functions

Please familiarize yourself with all the operational controls which are described in detail over the

following pages.

Power connection on the rear panel

If the unit is switched on the red light of the switch is illuminated.

If the machine is not in use for a long time please switch it off at the

rear panel.

Upper

washing arm

Lower

washing arm

Seal record

clamp

Filler hole

cover

Antistatic brush

Operational controls:

- POWER

- LIQUID

- PLATTER (Rotation)

- PLATTER SPEED

- VACUUM

Outlet tube & plug POWER ON/ OFF

Guide - screws

Pic.5: Top view

Abb. 5 a: Power connection on the rear panel

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Antistatic brush

The antistatic brush (Pic. 6) is used to discharge any electrical charge that may be present or that is

generated while cleaning. After vacuuming make sure that the record surface is completely dry then

place the antistatic brush in position by rotating it clockwise (towards the record). Leave it in place for

at least one complete revolution.

This Function can be used to remove static even if you did not clean the record.

If the carbonfiber brush hairs do not make good contact with the record surface use a comb to put the

carbon hairs back in position.

Operational controls

Pic.6: Use of Antistatic brush

Pic. 7: Operational controls

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POWER = Starts and stops the

Double Matrix Professional

LIQUID = Automatically applies fluid via the washing arms

PLATTER = Clockwise / counter-clockwise rotation of the platter

PLATTER SPEED = Continuously variable speed regulation of the platter for selective cleaning

VACUUM = Activate the removal of the fluid

Upper and lower cleaning arms

The upper and the lower cleaning arms perform the functions of applying the cleaning fluid, cleaning

and vacuum drying. When the upper cleaning arm is in its working position (pic. 9) there is a constant

pressure on the record. In the rest position (pic. 8) the upper and the lower cleaning arms are

automatically retracted from the record. The upper cleaning arm (pic. 10) can be rotated 90°. The

lower cleaning arm cannot be moved. The magnetic mechanism automatically raises the lower arm to

the operating position when the upper arm is swung into operating position above it.

On each side of the lower cleaning arm (pic. 10) are the fluid drains. These provide built-in protection

against spillage if too much fluid is used while cleaning. Excess fluid will automatically run through the

blue tube back into the reservoir.

Pic. 9:Working positionPic. 8: Rest position

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Cover filler hole

Using the supplied funnel carefully fill the fluid reservoir with clearaudio Pure Groove record cleaning

fluid.

Outlet tube & plug

By pulling out the plug you can empty the used cleaning fluid out of the fluid tank

(see page 14).

clearaudio Seal record clamp

The clearaudio Seal record clamp (pic.11) has been developed to cover and protect the record label

and to hold the records securely.

On the outer aluminum ring are two small vacuum release holes. This makes it easier to release the

clamp after the cleaning process.

Important!

Please place the Seal record clamp with some pressure on the record in order to avoid unwanted

record slipping!

Pic. 10:Washing arm

Upper washing arm

90° pivoted

Lower washing arm

not pivoted

Tube adaptor for fluid supply

Label protection

Screw to open and close

Open Close

Pic. 11:Seal record clamp

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