Clearaudio Universal Series User manual

Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronic®

GmbH

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

www.clearaudio.de ●www.analogshop.de ●[email protected] / copyright clearaudio2012

Version 1.6_22.02.2012_E+D

Universal tonearm with

VTA-Lifter (optional)

Universal Tonarm mit

VTA-Lifter (optional)

2”

”

Radial tonearm / Drehtonarm

User manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Universal

9“ / 12“

User manual / Bedienungsanleitung

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Dear audio enthusiast,

Congratulations ! You have purchased one of the best radial tonearm`s available in the

World of High-End Audio. The

Universal

(optional: with VTA – Lifter and / or Universal 12”)

tonearm is manufactured to the highest degree of tolerance and quality.

This genius tonearm comes with high precision bearings with lowest possible bearing

clearance and with many options of fine adjustments of vertical tracking force (VTF), vertical

tracking adjustment (VTA) and the Azimuth.

To achieve the full performance and to avoid any damages to this product, please take your

time to get familiar with your clearaudio

Universal

tonearm.

Please enjoy listening to music with the

Universal

– tonearm!

Your clearaudio - team

CE-MARKING

Recording and playback of any material may require consent. For further information refer to

the following:

-Copyright Act 1956

-Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958

-Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972

-Any subsequent statutory enactments and orders

Warnings

Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.

Do not remove the cover from the equipment.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.

Universal

9“ / 12“

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Usermanual 4–11

Montageanleitung 12-21

Contents

1. Parts list 4

Universal

– tonearm mounting 5

Universal

– tonearm adjustments 8

4. Service 10

5. Technical data 11

Warranty information 22

Universal

9“ / 12“

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1. Parts list

The clearaudio

Universal

tonearm is delivered in a customized packing to ensure its safe

transport.

Please check the contents as shown in the pictures below:

Packing list for Universal tonearm (9” and 12”) (optional: with VTA-Lifter):

Recommended tools for most precise adjustment:

• clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No: AC005 / IEC)

• clearaudio Weight Watcher (Art. No.: AC094)

Available at www.analogshop.de

Universal

tonearm (optional:

with pre-assembled VTA-

Lifter

Universal

tonearm

base)

5. Universal tonearm base and screws:

- 2 x M6 x 8 (Stainless steel)

- 3 x M4 x 10

2. 3 x allen wrench

(#1,5 and # 2, # 3)

6. Paper alignment gauge

3. Counterweights for

Universal 9 “::

- 18.3 gram (Aluminium)

- 31.5 gram (Aluminium)

- 49 gram (Stainless steel)

- 66 gram (Stainless steel)

- 85 gram (Stainless steel)

Counterweight for

Universal 12”:

- 49 gram (Stainless steel)

- 66 gram (Stainless steel)

- 85 gram (Stainless steel)

7. Not shown: Warranty card,

clearaudio Quality Card, user

manual, sales return paper

4. Aluminium screw driver

Pic. 1a: Part list with VTA-Lifter

(Picture similar)

Universal

9“ / 12“

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2. Universal (9” and 12”) – tonearm mounting

Please keep in mind that the following instructions are covering the mount of the

Universal

tonearm on any clearaudio turntable. Installation on other brand turntables is

possible but not covered in this manual.

Please refer to the turntable manufacturer´s user manual.

2.1 Universal tonearm with VTA – Lifter:

1).

Slide the VTA-Lifter into the drilling of the tonearm base. Lock the VTA-Lifter with the screws

on the side of the tonearm base (pic. 3 and 4).

To adjust the height of the tonearm in the

VTA-Lifter lift the VTA-Lifter up and loosen the

screws.

After adjustment of the tonearm height tighten

the screw again.

Pic. 2: Universal with VTA-Lifter

Pic. 3: Set-up of tonearm base with VTA-Lifter

Pic. 4: Adjustment of the height of tonearm with VTA-Lifter

Universal

9“ / 12“

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2.)

To adjust the pivot of the tonearm clearaudio recommends the clearaudio IEC alignment

gauge (Art. No.: AC005 / IEC; also available at www.analogshop.de).

Make sure that the distance from the spindle to the pivot point (center) of the tonearm (9 “)

is exact 222 mm (for Universal 12” = 295 mm). When moving the armboard in one or

another direction you can set the correct distance. After distance is adjusted, tighten the

screws of the armboard.

Pic. 5a: Distance from spindle to pivot 222 mm / Universal 9”

Pic. 5b: Distance from spindle to pivot 295 mm / Universal 12”

Adjustment of the tonearm height with VTA – Lifter:

Please follow hereby the user manual of the VTA – Lifter.

The height of the tonearm ist adjusted correct, if the upper side of the mounted cartridge is

parallel to the surface of the record (when the cartridge is lifted down).

222 mm

295 mm

Universal

9“ / 12“

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2.2 Universal tonearm without VTA-Lifter:

1.)

Tighten the mounting plate for the

Universal

tonearm with the screws onto the mounted

tonearm base. Please take the delivered screws.

Feed the tonearm cable through the mounting plate and slide the tonearm feet through the

drilling of the mounting plate.

2.)

To adjust the pivot of the tonearm clearaudio

recommends the clearaudio IEC alignment gauge

(Art. No.: AC005 / IEC; also available at

www.analogshop.de).

Make sure that the distance from the spindle to the

pivot point (center) of the tonearm is exact 222 mm

(Universal 9”) or 295 mm (Universal 12”).

When moving the armboard in one or another direction

you can set the correct distance. After distance is

adjusted, tighten the screw of the armboard.

Pic. 6

Universal

tonearm without VTA-Lifter

Pic. 7 Placing the tonearm

Pic. 8 Distance from spindle to the pivot (222 mm/ 295 mm)

222 mm

(Universal 9“)

295 mm

(Universal 12“)

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9“ / 12“

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Adjustment of the tonearm height without VTA – Lifter:

By loosen the screws on the side of the mounting plate you can adjust the height of the

tonearm.

The height of the tonearm is adjusted correct, when the upper side of the mounted cartridge

is parallel to the surface of the record (when the cartridge is lifted down).

Universal

– tonearm adjustments

The now following adjustments require an already mounted cartridge on the headshell.

Therefore please follow the instructions in the users manual of the cartridge manufacture.

Please handle with care!

3.1 Adjustment of the Tracking force

1.)

Set up one of the four delivered counterweights onto the bronze nut of the tonearm tube and

tighten it on the bottom side.

Adjusting tracking force is accomplished by moving the counter weight towards or away from

the pivot point on the shaft.

3.2 Azimuth adjustment (vertical needle-position in the groove)

2.)

The Azimuth is already pre-adjusted, when the

Universal

tonearm has left our factory:

If you need to change the Azimuth, please loosen the screw on the side of the tonearm

headshell. Now you can change the Azimuth.

After the adjustment is finished, lock the srew in the headshell again.

Green arrowhead = slower anti-skating

Red arrowhead = stronger anti-skating

Pic. 9 Adjusting tracking force

Pic. 10 Ad

ustment of the Azimuth

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9“ / 12“

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Classification counterweights to different cartridges (at tracking force 2.8 gram)

for Universal 9 “ :

Counterweights in gram: Range of adjustable cartridge weights:

From... ...to

18.3 gram (Aluminium) 2.9 gram 5.3 gram

31.5 gram (Aluminium) 5.1 gram 8.9 gram

49.0 gram (Stainless steel) 7.7 gram 14.9 gram

66.0 gram (Stainless steel) 11.2 gram 19.9 gram

85.0 gram (Stainless steel) 15.0 gram 24.8 gram

Classification counterweights to different cartridges (at tracking force 2.8 gram)

for Universal 12 “ :

Counterweights in gram: Range of adjustable cartridge weights:

From... ...to

49.0 gram 2.9 gram 11.3 gram

66.0 gram 5.6 gram 16.2 gram

85.0 gram 8.5 gram 21.0 gram

3.3 Antiskating adjustment

By turning the antiskating – screw (see red box on picture 11 you can adjust the antiskating.

The adjustment also depends on the tracking force of the cartridge.

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

(minimal antiskating) (medium antiskating) (maximum antiskating)

The general set-up is now finished.

Clearaudio wishes you a lot of pleasure with your new

Universal

tonearm!

Pic. 11 Adjustment of the antiskating

Adjustement antiskating: Tracking force Position of antiskating screw

Minimal antiskating →10-15mN →see picture 1

Medium antiskating →15-20mN →see picture 2

Maximum antiskating →20mN and more →see picture 3

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9“ / 12“

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4. Service

If any service or repair on all clearaudio products is necessary, please contact your dealer /

distributor or contact clearaudio directly. We will inform you about your nearest service

location.

PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this unit has to be

transported and/or shipped.

clearaudio electronic GmbH

Spardorfer Str 150

91054 Erlangen

Germany

Tel/Phone: +49(0) 1805/059595

Fax: +49 (0) 9131 / 51683

www.clearaudio.de

www.analogshop.de

[email protected]

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