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Clearaudio Universal User Manual

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Universal / Universal 12"
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11
Made in Germany

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  • Page 1 Universal / Universal 12” User manual Bedienungsanleitung © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11 Made in Germany...
  • Page 2 Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment. Only for use on turntables. CE-MARKI NG © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User manual / Bedienungsanleitung Contents 1. List of components ..........4 Universal tonearm mounting ......... 5 - 10 Universal tonearm adjustment ......10 - 11 4. Special notes ............12 5. Technical data ............13 Warranty ..............26 - 27...
  • Page 4: List Of Components

    - 85 gram (Stainless steel) Aluminium screw driver Recommended Tools: • Clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/ IEC) • Clearaudio Weight Watcher (Art. No. AC094) Both items and more accessoires are available at www.analogshop.de. © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11...
  • Page 5: Universal Tonearm Mounting

    Please refer to the drilling template shown below (Picture 3) for the measurements to mark the exact drilling holes. Please be informed, that this draw ing is not suitable for use as a mounting tool. Use a 3.2 mm HSS drill bit. Pic. 3: Mounting the VTA-Lifter on a non-Clearaudio turntable Made in Germany...
  • Page 6 To adjust the height of the tonearm in the VTA-Lifter VTA-Lifter lift the up and loosen the screws. After adjustment of the tonearm height tighten the screw again. Pic. 5: Adjustment of the height of tonearm with VTA-Lifter © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 9 inch tonearms. You will find the the correct Universal This drilling template is only for Universal pivot to spindle for 12 inch in the technical data on page 13. Pic. 8: Mounting the aluminum clamping ring on a non-Clearaudio turntable © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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. Pic. 12: Adjustment of the azimuth © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/ 11...
  • Page 11: Universal Tonearm Adjustment

    Before the first use or after a long storage, please apply the lift unit up and down approximately 4-5 times, so that the oil inside can dissolve in order that the lift unit can move smoothly. The general set-up is now finished. Universal Clearaudio wishes you a lot of pleasure with your new tonearm! Made in Germany...
  • Page 12: Special Notes

    Otherwise serious damage could occur. 4.3 Service If any servicing or repair of a Clearaudio product is necessary, please first contact your dealer or distributor. Alternatively contact Clearaudio directly and we will advise you of your nearest service location.
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    5 years* 5 years* * Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio within 14 days of purchase. Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions. Technical specifications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.

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