Concept User manual Made in Germany ® clearaudio electronic Hi-Fi Components GmbH Spardorfer Str. 150 ● D-91054 Erlangen ● Tel. +49(0)1805/059595 ● FAX +49(0)09131/51683 www.clearaudio.de●info@clearaudio.de●copyright clearaudio 2011 Version1_Musical Surroundings_E...
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This manual will help you properly set up the turntable so it can be enjoyed for a long time to come. We wish you a lot of listening pleasure with your new clearaudio Concept - turntable. clearaudio electronic GmbH This section must be read before any connection is made to the mains supply.
Concept User manual Contents Page 1. Packing overview 2. Parts list 3. Set up 4. Cartridge mounting 5. Service 6. Technical data Warranty information Page 2 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011...
Concept User manual 1. Packing overview clearaudio has developed a special and secure packing for your Concept (MC) - turntable that ensures safe transportation. Please keep this original packing, in case you need to ship the turntable. 1. First layer:...
The set up of the Concept (MC)- turntable is easy as the turntable and tonearm are pre- assembled. If you chose the model with included cartridge, it has been mounted and all parameters have been already adjusted and tested at the clearaudio factory. If not, refer the section 4 on cartridge mounting and tonearm adjustment.
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User manual The following adjustment is very important: Place the clearaudio level gauge on the platter as in picture 5. Pic. 5: Alignment of the turntable Should the bubble of the level-gauge not be in the center of the black circle, please check that that the surface under the turntable is level.
Adjust the height of the tonearm accordingly and re- Page 6 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011...
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This adjustment has been pre-set at the Clearaudio factory. Although it is rarely necessary, you can adjust the cartridge azimuth. Carefully loosen the small screw on the bottom side of the tonearm tube near the headshell (Caution: don’t unscrew the screw completely!).
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Do not turn more than 1 complete rotation from reference point to avoid damage to tonearm bearing (not covered by warranty). The general set-up is now finished. Page 8 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011...
Concept User manual 5. Service If any service or repair on a clearaudio product is necessary, service for should be done by authorized personal only. Please contact your dealer first then the US distributor: Musical Surroundings at 510 547-5006 or info@musicalsurroundings.com...
Warranty: 2 Years clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions. Technical specifications subject to change or improvement without prior notice. Availability as long as stock lasts. Copies and imprints- also only in extracts – require written conformation through clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany...
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User manual Warranty To achieve the full clearaudio 2 year warranty, it is necessary that you fill out and send the warranty registration certificate /card and a copy of your sales receipt back to Musical Surroundings, within 30 days after purchase.
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