Clearaudio Swing base User manual
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2021-04 Made in Germany
swing base
for TT5 tonearm / für TT5 Tonarm
Pic. similar /
Abb. ähnlich
Pic. similar /
Abb. ähnlich
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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for your purchase of Clearaudio’s
swing base
, which enables highly precise forward and
backward movement of the TT5 tangential tonearm.
This product has been developed with a focus on excellent quality, functionality and ease of use.
Please take a moment to read this product manual to ensure correct set-up and to avoid any
possible damage.
Clearaudio wishes you much enjoyment with your new
swing base
.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Warning
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
Never insert oil into the precision bearing as this will result in damage of bearing.
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Contents
1. Package contents ................................................ 4
2. Installation on Unify round base ......................... 4 -6
3. Installation on Unify level base ........................... 7 - 8
4. Installation on other turntables .......................... 9
5. Special instructions ............................................. 9
6. Technical details .......................................... 9
Warranty information .............................................. 18 - 19
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1. Package contents
Pic. 1: Package contents
2. Installation on Unify round base
Please install the appropriate tonearm base on your turntable rst.
For Ovation and Performance DC turntables you will need the Unify base (Art. No. AC031-4,
available from your dealer).
Ensure that you set the correct distance of 222mm between platter spindle and tonearm pivot.
1.
swing base
3. Socket head cap screw
3 pcs. M4x16
2. Hex wrench
(Size: 1.5 / 2 / 3) 4 Not shown:
User manual
The Clearaudio
swing base
is delivered in specially designed packaging to ensure safe transport.
Please retain the original packaging for any future potential transportation and shipping.
Please see the list below to check the contents of your Clearaudio
swing base
package.
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Pic. 3a: Mounting of the tonarm basePic. 2: Unify tonearm base Pic. 3b: Mounting of the
tonarm base on the
bottom side
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Take the
swing base
out of the box. Remove the adhesive tape used to secure both parts during
transport. The upper part of the
swing base
can be put aside for the time
being.
Place the lower part of the
swing base
on the tonearm base,
such that the holes of both bases are aligned.
The arrow on the lower part should point towards the platter
(see picture 4). Use the M4 x 16 screws and the hex wrench
#3 (provided) to tighten the lower part of the tonearm base.
Pic. 4: Mounting of the
swing base
Now you can thread the tonearm cables of the TT5 tonearm through the upper part of the
swing
base
(not yet assembled) and through the opening of the assembled lower part and tonearm hole
of the chassis (see pic 5).
Insert the foot of the TT5 through both components of the
swing base
into the tonearm hole,
allowing the upper ring to rest loosely (see pic. 6).
Pic. 5: Putting the cables through the
swing base
Pic. 6: Inserting the cables in the tonearm base
The installation of the
swing base
is now completed and you are ready to mount and adjust the
TT5 tangential tonearm, following the TT5 user manual.
Once the tonearm has been fully adjusted, you will need to x the upper part of the
swing base
.
Here, you can opt for the direction in which the tonearm will swung out.
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Pic. 7a: Direction of the tonearm Abb. 7b: Mounting direction of the upper part
(to the right)
Pic. 8a: Direction of the tonearm
If the tonearm is to swing out clockwise (to the rear), then the upper part of the
swing base
must
be screwed in the position as shown in picture 8b.
Pic. 8b: Mounting direction of the upper part
(to the rear)
Now you can tighten the screws of the upper part of the
swing base
with the hex wrench #2.
Finally, re-check all settings again. The TT5 with
swing base
is now ready to use.
If the tonearm is to swing out counterclockwise (to the right), then the upper part of the
swing base
must be tightened in the position as shown in picture 7b.
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3. Installation on Unify level base
Please install the appropriate tonearm base on your turntable rst. For a turntable of the
Clearaudio Innovation series you will need the Unify base (Art. No. AC030-4, available from your
Clearaudio dealer). Ensure that you set the correct distance of 222mm between platter spindle
and tonearm pivot.
Pic. 10: Mounting of the Unify level base
Pic. 11: Mounting of the level base
Pic. 9: Unify level base
Take the
swing base
out of the box.
Remove the adhesive tape used to secure both parts
during transport.
The upper part of the
swing base
can be put aside
for the time being.
Place the lower part of the
swing base
on the
tonearm base, such that the holes of both bases are
aligned.
The arrow on the lower part should point towards
the platter (see picture 11). Use the M4 x 16 screws
and the hex wrench #3 (provided) to tighten the
lower part of the tonearm base.
Now you can thread the tonearm cables of the TT5 tonearm through the upper part of the
swing
base
(not yet assembled) and through the opening of the assembled lower part and tonearm hole
of the chassis (see pic 12).
Insert the foot of the TT5 through both components of the
swing base
into the tonearm hole,
allowing the upper ring to rest loosely (see pic. 13).
Pic. 12: Threading the cables through the
swing base
Pic. 13: Inserting the cables in the tonearm
base
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Pic 14a: Direction of the tonearm
The installation of the
swing base
is now completed and you are ready to mount and adjust the TT5
tangential tonearm, following the TT5 user manual.
Once the tonearm has been fully adjusted, you will need to x the upper part of the
swing base
.
Here, you can opt for the direction in which the tonearm will swung out.
If the tonearm is to swing out counterclockwise (to the right), then the upper part of the
swing base
must be tightened in the position as shown in picture 14b.
Pic 14b: Mounting direction of the upper part
(to the right)
If the tonearm is to swing out clockwise (to the rear), then the upper part of the
swing base
must
be screwed in the position as shown in Picture 15b.
Pic 15b: Mounting direction of the upper part
(to the rear)
Now you can tighten the screws of the upper part of the
swing base
with the hex wrench #2.
Finally, re-check all settings again. The TT5 with
swing base
is now ready to use.
Pic. 15a: Direction of the tonearm
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4. Installation on other turntables
Ifyourturntabledoesnothaveareplaceabletonearmbase,werecommedtocontactthemanfucaturer
of the turntable, in order to get your turntable professionally prepared for the Clearaudio swing
base.
5. Special instructions
All necessary service for any Clearaudio products should be peformed by authorized personal only.
In case of any repair, Clearaudio products should be sent to your nearest authorized Clearaudio
distributor or dealer.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this product has to be transported
and/or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this product should be directed to your
local dealer.
6. Technical details
Material: Aluminium
Weight: 136g
Outer diameter: 59mm
Inner diameter: 24.85mm
Height: 26mm
Manufacturer‘s warranty: 5 years
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Sehr verehrte clearaudio – Kundin, sehr verehrter clearaudio - Kunde,
Sie haben sich für ein hochwertiges Produkt, der neuen clearaudio
swing base
entschieden.
Diese ermöglicht ein präzise geführtes Vor- und Zurück-Schwenken des clearaudio
TT5
Tangential-
Tonarmes.
Bei der Entwicklung des Produkts haben wir höchsten Wert auf Qualität, Funktionalität und
Handhabung gelegt.
Damit Sie die Möglichkeiten dieser einzigartigen Basis optimal nutzen können, lesen Sie bitte diese
Montageanleitung aufmerksam durch. Sämtliche Hinweise beugen Fehlbedienungen vor und dienen
langjähriger Freude im Umgang mit der clearaudio
swing base
.
Für Ihren Kauf möchten wir uns bedanken und wünschen ihnen viel Freude mit dem clearaudio
Produkt.
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Warnung
Das Gerät nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aussetzen.
Die Abdeckung nicht vom Gerät entfernen.
Keine oenen Flammen, z.B. angezündete Kerzen, auf dem Gerät abstellen.
Niemals Öl in die Präzisionslager geben, da dies zu einer Beschädigung des Lagers führen könnte.
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