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European Audio Team
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
E.A.T. C-Sharp

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  • Page 1 European Audio Team INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE E.A.T. C-Sharp...
  • Page 2 Please take the time to read this manual carefully to ensure that you obtain the ultimate performance from your E.A.T. C-Sharp. The tips contained within will ensure that your C-Sharp’s condition will remain like new for many years to come! Please contact your dealer, should you require further assistance in setting up and maintaining your new turntable.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product illustrations and key Setup 1. Transport screws 2. Protective covers, sub-platter and drive belt installation 3. Platter installation 4. Tonearm assembly a) Cartridge assembly b) Counterweight assembly c) Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF) d) Tonearm output connection e) Vertical Tracking Angle setting (VTA) f) Azimuth setting g) Anti-skating assembly and adjustment 5.
  • Page 5 KEY: CONTROLS, FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS 1. Control panel with speed control 2. Platter with bonded vinyl mat 3. Record clamp 4. Tonearm counterweight 5. Tonearm lift lever 6. Tonearm rest 7. Headshell with finger lift 8. Anti-skating mechanism 9. Floating sub-chassis 10.

  • Page 6: Transport Screws

    SETUP 1. Transport screws Remove the three transport screws (15) from the carbon part of the chassis before installing the sub-platter (14), the drive belt (13) and the platter (2). The transport screws are used to ensure safe shipping and transport, and should be reinstalled prior to any future shipment or transportation of the turntable.

  • Page 7: Platter Installation

    3. Platter installation Tha platter (2) has a threaded shaft for the record clamp (3). To install the platter on the sub- platter, first screw the record clamp onto the platter.

  • Page 8: Tonearm Assembly

    Once you have screwed the record clamp onto the platter, double-check to make sure that the clamp is holding the platter securely. Then grasp the record clamp and use it to carefully lower and center the platter on the sub-platter. DO NOT PUT GREASE OR LUBICRANT BETWEEN SUB-PLATTER AND MAIN PLATTER 4.

  • Page 9: A) Cartridge Assembly

    • Blue left channel L- For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor provided with your C-Sharp accessories. If unfamiliar with two-point setup, please refer to your dealer. b) Counterweight assembly The counterweight has two separate parts: The first part is the counterweight itself. The second part is an additional insert that enables...

  • Page 10: C) Vertical Tracking Force Setting (Vtf)

    The counterweight without the additional insert can balance cartridges from 5 to 9 g. (The weight of the counterweight itself is 125 g.) The counterweight with the additional insert can balance cartridges from 8.5 to 13 g. (The weight of the counterweight with the additional insert is 142 g.) c) Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF) Before setting the Vertical Tracking Force, confirm the exact weight of your cartridge.

  • Page 11: D) Tonearm Output Connection

    d) Tonearm output connection Connect the tonearm cable provided with the accessories to the 5-pin tonearm connector that is located at the rear of the turntable, behind the tonearm. To avoid damaging your equipment, make sure to align the connector pins in the proper position!

  • Page 12: E) Vertical Tracking Angle Setting (Vta)

    e) Vertical Tracking Angle setting (VTA) To set the Vertical Tracking Angle, first put a record on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record. If it is not, loosen both hexagonal screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force, and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
  • Page 13 DO NOT REMOVE THE AZIMUTH SET SCREW COMPLETELY! Loosen the screw just enough to be able to gently rotate the arm tube and set the azimuth to the correct position. The correct position can be checked from the front view, preferably with the needle placed on a mirror placed on the platter.

  • Page 14: G) Anti-Skating Assembly And Adjustment

    g) Anti-skating assembly and adjustment The anti-skating mechanism is shipped partially disassembled to avoid damage during transport. For correct installation, please follow the steps below. Step 1: Prepare all parts supplied from the accessories bag: • Anti-skating sliding mechanism with anti-skating weight and thread for mounting on the tonearm •...
  • Page 15 Step 3: The anti-skating sliding mechanism is supplied with a pre-mounted anti-skating weight and anti- skating thread. Put the eye of the anti-skating thread around the hole for the HOOK SCREW and screw the HOOK SCREW into the tonearm through the eye of the anti-skating thread as shown in the illustration below.

  • Page 16: Leveling The Turntable

    Step 5: Anti-skating force adjustment: Adjust the anti-skating force by positioning the weight on the appropriate groove of the anti- skating sliding mechanism. Anti-skating downforce should be adjusted in correspondence with the tonearm downforce as follows: Tonearm downforce: Anti-skating groove: Lower than 13 mN or 1.3 grams groove from bearing 13–18 mN or 1.3–1.8 grams...

  • Page 17: Using The Record Clamp, Starting The Motor, Changing The Speed

    sub-chassis, and then level the turntable by screwing or unscrewing the feet as needed. It is advisable to check level from several positions on the subchassis. 6. Using the clamp, starting the motor, changing the speed Using the clamp – after placing a record on the platter, place the record clamp on the spindle and record.

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    7. Technical Specifications E.A.T. C-Sharp Model C-Sharp Nominal speed 33/45 rpm, driven by microprocessor, separate control panel, lighted control buttons Speed variance 33rpm: ± < 0.08%, 45rpm: ± < 0.09% Wow and flutter 33rpm: ± < 0.01%, 45rpm: ± < 0.01%...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting, Warranty, Service

    Troubleshooting The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is switched on: • The unit is not connected to the mains power supply (the building’s electrical system). • No mains power is being delivered at the socket. • The drive belt is not fitted properly or has slipped off. No signal through one or both channels: •...

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