Clearaudio Profiler User manual

User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11 Made in Germany
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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for your decision to purchase the Proler tonearm from Clearaudio.
This tonearm is manufactured to the highest degree of tolerance and quality.
The new Proler tonearm is the perfect symbiosis between the Satisfy Kardan and Tracer tonearm.
Due to the double horizontal bearing assembly and the protecting anti-resonance dome/housing, the
Proler is the perfect missing link between the Satisfy and the Tracer series, while using approved
parts of both series.
The tonearm tube is an aluminium alloy, very light weight and perfectly damped with additional
materials at selected points.
Please take a moment to read this owner’s manual to ensure correct set-up, to avoid any possible
damage and to learn how to take good care of your Clearaudio Proler tonearm to ensure that it
will give many years of musical enjoyment and pleasure.
Clearaudio wishes you much enjoyment with your new Proler tonearm.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH

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Safety instructions
1. General information
Check the tonearm for any damage before using it. Do not connect the tonearm if damaged!
Never connect the tonearm if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the
tonearm checked.
Never expose the tonearm to rain or moisture.
The inside of the tonearm is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit
yourself, since this can lead to loss of warranty!
Before using the tonearm for the rst time or after a long period of inactivity the lift must be
operated approx. 4-5 times to loosen the grease in the tonearm lift to lower the lift bar evenly again.
2. Intended use
The Proler is a tonearm for playing music and is intended exclusively for use on turntables.
Only use the Proler tonearm in accordance with the information provided in the user manual.
3. Location of installation
Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature uctuations and high humidity. Likewise, avoid
placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
The device is designed for operation at room temperature.
No objects with an open ame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).
4. Maintenance
We recommend that you move the tonearm lift at regular intervals to keep the bearing grease supple
and to prevent the tonearm from getting stuck during playback if you do not use your Clearaudio
tonearm for a longer period.
Never use aggressive cleaning agents.
Do not use dry cloths for cleaning as this generates static electricity. Suitable cleaning and care
products from Clearaudio are available at www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.
Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface or a soft brush for cleaning.
5. Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!

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6. Service
The Proler tonearm should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only,
otherwise the warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist
retailer.
If, despite the high production standard, a service is necessary, the Proler tonearm must be send
to Clearaudio through your dealer.
7. Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the Proler tonearm, otherwise
serious damage could occur.
Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped.
Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging.
Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing.
8. Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste.
WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
9. CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.

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Contents
1. List of components .......................................................................6
2. Mounting the tonearm base
2.1 Mounting the tonearm base on the Clearaudio Performance DC
or Ovation turntable.........................................................................................7
2.2 Mounting the tonearm base on a Clearaudio Innovation series turntable ......8
2.3 Mounting the clamping ring on a other manufacturers’ turntables.................9
3. Mounting the Proler tonearm without VTA-Lifter ......................10
4. Adjustment of the distance between spindle and pivot point...... 11
5. Adjustment of the tonearm ..........................................................11
5.1 Adjustment of the VTA .....................................................................................12
5.2 Alignment and adjustment of the cartridge.....................................................13
5.3 Adjustment of the tracking force .....................................................................14
5.4 Adjustment of the azimuth...............................................................................15
5.5 Adjustment of the anti-skating ........................................................................16
6. Troubleshooting............................................................................17
7. Technical data...............................................................................18
Warranty...........................................................................................36 - 37

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1. List of components
Clearaudio has developed a special and secure packing for your Proler tonearm that ensures safe
transportation. Please retain the original packaging for any future transportation and shipping.
Please check the contents as shown in the picture below and in the list at the bottom of this page.
1. Proler tonearm
incl. counterweight
4. Screws:
- 3 pcs. hex screw M4 x 10
- 1 pcs. grub screw M6 x 8
2. Clearaudio clamping ring 5. Paper tonearm alignment template
3. 3x hex wrench:
- 1.5mm
- 2.5mm
- 3mm
Screwdriver
6. User manual, quality certicate,
warranty card and return delivery note
(not shown)
Pic. 1: List of components
Recommended Tools:
• Clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC)
• Clearaudio Weight Watcher touch (Art. No. AC163)
• Clearaudio Mini Level Gauge (Art. No. AK001)
This items and more accessories are available through your dealer or at www.analogshop.de.
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2. Mounting the tonearm base
2.1 Mounting the tonearm base on the Clearaudio Performance DC or Ovation turntable
Please check if the correct tonearm base is mounted on your turntable (Pic. 2).
Please note that you will need an dierent tonearm base, if you want to mount the Proler tonearm
in combination with the VTA-Lifter (Pic. 3).
If the wrong tonearm base is mounted place the turntable on the edge of a table or similar surface
to gain access to the tonearm base from below.
Remove the tonearm base by loosening the six M4 x 35mm screws with a hex wrench on the bottom
side of the clamping ring.
Exchange the tonearm base and loosely tighten the screws to keep the tonearm base rotatable.
Please ensure the perfect location of the base.
Without VTA-Lifter
To mount the tonearm without VTA-Lifter, you need the tonearm base
AC031-4 (Pic. 2)
With VTA-Lifter
To mount the tonearm in combination with VTA-Lifter, you need the
tonearm base AC031-8 (Pic.3).
Pic. 2: Tonearm base for Performance DC &
Ovation without VTA-Lifter (Art. No. AC031-4)
Pic. 3: Tonearm base for Performance DC &
Ovation with VTA-Lifter (Art. No. AC031-8)

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Pic. 4: Tonarme base for Innovation
Serie (Art. No. AC030-4)
2.2 Mounting the tonearm base on a Clearaudio Innovation series turntable
Please check that the correct tonearm base is mounted on your turntable (Pic. 4).
Please note that you will need an dierent tonearm base, if you want to mount the Proler tonearm
in combination with the VTA-Lifter (Pic. 5).
If the tonearm base is already pre-assembled, it is in a position which is optimized for the packaging.
The position of the tonearm base will be correct during the adjustment of the tonearm.
If not, remove the previous tonearm base by loosening the screw of the aluminium base with a 7mm
hex wrench.
Exchange the tonearm base against the correct one and place it as seen in picture 6.
Now you can loosely tighten it so that the tonearm base is still rotatable.
Without VTA-Lifter
To mount the tonearm without VTA-Lifter, you need the
tonearm base AC030-4 (Pic. 4).
With VTA-Lifter
To mount the tonearm in combination with VTA-Lifter, you
need the tonearm base AC030-10 (Pic. 5).
Pic. 5: Tonarm base for Innovation Serie
(Art. No. AC030-10)
Pic. 6: Rough alignment of the tonearm base

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2.3 Mounting the clamping ring on a other manufacturers’ turntables
In order to mount the aluminium clamping ring on the turntable chassis, please rst drill three holes
into the turntable chassis.
To ensure the correct position of the three holes, please use the measurements given in the drawing
template below (Pic. 7).
Please note that this image is not true to scale.
For this step, use a 3.3mm drill. After you have drilled the three holes, thread the holes using an
appropriate tap cutter. If the material of the turntable chassis is not suitable for threading, please
use a 4.5mm drill for the holes. In this case you will need longer screws with nuts to t the tonearm
base.
Now you can mount the clamping base on the clean and dry surface of the turntable chassis.
Please note:
This drilling template is ony suitable for 9 inch tonearms.
Pic. 7: Drilling template for mounting the tonearm base on a other manufacturers‘ turntable

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3. Mounting the Proler tonearm without VTA-Lifter
Take the clamping ring and place it on the recess
in the tonearm base.
Now you can attach the clamping ring to the
tonearm base with the 3 supplied M4 x 10
screws.
Make sure that the side hole of the clamping
ring (see Pic. 9) remains accessible.
Insert the tonearm cable rst and then the
tonearm foot of the Proler tonearm into the
hole of the clamping ring.
Now x the tonearm with the screws and
the hex wrench. Do not over-tighten for later
adjustments.
To assemble the Proler tonearm with VTA-Lifter,
please follow the separate user manual for the
VTA-Lifter.
Pic. 9: Mounting the tonearm
Pic. 8: Mounting the clamping ring

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Pic. 10: Distance from pivot to spindle
4. Adjustment of the distance between spindle and pivot point
We recommend to use the Clearaudio alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC, also available from
www.analogshop.de) for the exact setting of the tonearm pivot point.
Make sure that the distance between spindle and the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 222mm.
You can adjust the distance by rotating the tonearm base.
Please tighten the tonearm base and check the measurement again after adjustment.
222 mm
5. Adjustment of the tonearm
The following settings require to mount the cartridge on the headshell.
Always follow the cartridge manufacturer’s instructions.
Leave the stylus protector on your cartridge to avoid any damages!
Now you can connect the respective signal cable with the matching color pins of the cartridge.
Please note the following colour coding:
Red: right channel / R+
Green: right channel / R-
White: left channel / L+
Blue: left channel / L-
Connect the pins of your cartridge to the jacks of the headshell or tonearm cable, taking care not
to use too much force.
Use suitable precision pliers or tweezers for assistance if necessary.

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5.1 Adjustment of the VTA
The tonearm remains loose in the clamping ring and is not screwed tight. Now place a record or
the Clearaudio alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC) on the turntable and remove the stylus
protector from your cartridge.
Make sure that the tracking force is roughly adjusted in order not to damage the cartridge.
Please be extremely careful during the following steps!
Never move the cartridge in the alignment gauge while it is lowered.
Use the lift to lower the tonearm and check if the tonearm tube is parallel to the platter.
The tonearm tube should not touch the lift bracket, but the needle must rest on the record or the
alignment gauge.
Put the tonearm tube back in the rest position if the tonearm tube is not parallel and shows a slight
incline.
Now carefully lower/raise the entire tonearm in the clamping ring until the tonearm tube is parallel
to the platter.
Hand-tighten the clamping ring while the tonearm is in this position.
Put the tonearm back in the rest position holder and add the stylus protector if the position is still
correct.
Pic. 11: Fixing the tonearm height

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5.2 Alignment and adjustment of the cartridge
Use the adjustment template, included in the scope of the delivery for the nal tonearm and cartridge
adjustment.
Place it directly on the turntable (without record) and align it with the arrow pointing toward the
tonearm pivot point (Pic. 12).
Take the tonearm out of the rest position and align it in
the area of the cross lines.
Lower the tonearm and check the alignment.
The cartridge body must be aligned in the template grid
so that the needle tip is in the cross lines.
Also, the side and front edges of the housing have to be
parallel to the grid lines.
To correct the adjustment, loosen the screws of the
cartridge to move the cartridge in the headshell.
Re-check the setting again after you have tightened the
screws.
Pic. 12: Placing the adjustment template
Pic. 13: Correct alignment of the cartridge

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5.3 Adjustment of the tracking force
Turn the counter weight at the end of the tonearm to increase or lower the tracking force.
Caution: Please hold the tonearm tube while rotating the counterweight to avoid any damages.
Red arrow (to the end of the tonearm)
= lower tracking force -> turn the counter weight anti-clockwise (left)
Green arrow (to the beginning of the tonearm)
= more tracking force -> turn the count weight clockwise (right)
Please follow the instructions of the respective cartridge manufacturer.
We recommend using the Clearaudio „Weight Watcher touch“ digital cartridge scale (Art. No.
AC163, also available at www.analogshop.de) for the correct setting.
Pic. 14: Adjustment of the tracking force

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Pic. 15: Adjustment screw
Pic. 16: Loosening the screw
5.4 Adjustment of the azimuth
Please note:
The azimuth is already set at the factory.
The azimuth is the angle of the cartridge stylus to the record surface. Viewed from the front, the
cartridge needle have to be vertical to the record.
Lower the cartridge onto the record surface and check the position of the needle if you still want to
optimize the azimuth.
Please proceed as following to change the azimuth:
Loosen the screw (hex wrench #2) on the bottom side of the tonearm tube near the headshell.
Now you can adjust the azimuth by turning the headshell in the tonearm tube.
Carefully tighten the small hex screw again without changing the previously selected position.
We recommend the “Mini Level Gauge” from Clearaudio (Art.No.: AK001; also available from www.
analogshop.de) to check the adjustment.

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The general setup is now completed.
We recommend to re-check all settings again and correct them if necessary before connecting the
tonearm to your phono pre-amplier.
Clearaudio wishes you a lot of joy fun with your new Proler tonearm.
Level of anti-skating: tracking force position of the antiksating screw
minimal anti-skating >> 10-15mN >> see illustration 1
medium anti-skating >> 15-20mN >> see illustration 2
maximum anti-skating >> 20mN and more >> see illustration 3
Illustration 1 Illustration 2 Illustration 3
(minimal anti-skating) (medium anti-skating) (maximum anti-skating)
Pic. 17: Anti-skating adjustment
5.5 Adjustment of the anti-skating
You can adjust the anti-skating setting by adjusting the anti-skating screw (Pic. 17 / 1, 2, 3).
The level of anti-skating force required will depend on the tracking force of the cartridge.

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6. Troubleshooting
First check the possible causes to rule out incorrect operation if you have a problem with your
Proler tonearm.
Please contact your dealer if the error persists!
Never try to open the unit and/or repair it yourself, this will void the warranty!
Error Cause Measure
Needle bounces
or slides across
record
Is the record or the stylus dirty or
damaged?
Clean the record / or the cartridge. Clearaudio
oers many helpful accessories for care and
cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend
an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary,
an exchange.
Has the tracking force been set
too high?
Adjust the tracking force.
Use only a suitable gauge! For example
Clearaudio „Weight Watcher touch“ or
„Smart Stylus Gauge“.
Is the record deformed or
scratched?
Use a record clamp or replace the record.
Is the turntable leveled? Check the alignment of the turntable and adjust
if necessary.
Tonearm lift
does not lower
or lowers very
slowly
The tonearm has not been used
for a long time, which means that
the grease in the tonearm lift can
harden and lower with diculty.
Operate the lift about 4-5 times to loosen the
grease in the tonearm lift and the lift bar will lower
evenly again.

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7. Technical data
Construction details: Radial tonearm
Horizontal sapphire bearing and vertically ball bearing
Material: Aluminium (black/silver), stainless steel, aluminium
tonearm tube (black/silver)
Cartridge balance range: 3.5g - 17.0g
Overhang: 17.58mm
Total length: 300.00mm
Eective length: 239.58mm
Mounting distance
(tonearm pivot to spindle):
222.00mm
Oset angle: 24.5°
Wiring: 1.1m Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA
Weight: Approx. 510g (incl. counterweight)
Manufacturer’s warranty: 2 years*
* Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio or your product is registered
online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase.

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Sehr geehrte clearaudio Kundin, sehr geehrter clearaudio Kunde,
Sie haben sich für einen Proler Tonarm entschieden, ein hochwertiges Produkt aus dem Hause
clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Wir bedanken uns bei Ihnen für das uns entgegengebrachte Vertrauen.
Der neue Proler Tonarm bildet die perfekte Symbiose aus Tracer und Satisfy Kardan Tonarm.
Durch die Doppel-Lagerung im Vertikal-Lager und die resonanz-geschützte Kuppel, ist er das perfekte
Bindeglied zwischen der altbewährten Satisfy Kardan-Baureihe und der neuen Tracer-Generation.
Das Tonarmrohr besteht aus einer hochwertigen Aluminium-Legierung, die sehr leicht ist und
zusätzlich mit Dämpfungs-Punkten ausgestattet wurde.
Um alle Vorteile des Proler Tonarms nutzen zu können, lesen Sie bitte diese Bedienungsanleitung
aufmerksam durch. Alle Hinweise dienen dem Ausschöpfen der vollen Klangeigenschaften und
bewahren Sie vor Fehlbedienungen.
Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem neuen clearaudio Proler Tonarm.
clearaudio electronic GmbH

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Sicherheitshinweise
1. Allgemeine Hinweise
Überprüfen Sie den Tonarm vor der Inbetriebnahme auf vorhandene Schäden.
Ist der Tonarm beschädigt, sollten Sie diesen nicht anschließen!
Schließen Sie den Tonarm niemals an, wenn er heruntergefallen oder nass geworden ist, kontaktieren
Sie Ihren Händler, um den Tonarm überprüfen zu lassen.
Setzen Sie den Tonarm niemals Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus.
Das Innere des Tonarms ist wartungsfrei, önen Sie niemals das Gehäuse oder versuchen Sie das
Gerät selbst zu reparieren. Dies führt zu Garantieverlust!
Vor dem erstmaligen Benutzen oder nach längerem Stillstand muss der Lift ca. 4-5x betätigt werden,
damit sich das Fett im Tonarmlift lösen kann und der Liftbügel wieder gleichmäßig abgesenkt wird.
Nicht für Kinder geeignet! Lieferumfang kann verschluckbare Kleinteile enthalten.
2. Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch
Der Proler ist ein Tonarm zur Musikwiedergabe und zur ausschließlichen Verwendung auf
Plattenspielern bestimmt.
Der bestimmungsgemäße Gebrauch des Proler Tonarms ist die Verwendung in Übereinstimmung
mit den in der Bedienungsanleitung bereitgestellten Informationen.
3. Aufstellungsort
Vermeiden Sie Aufstellungsorte mit direkter Sonneneinstrahlung, Temperaturschwankungen sowie
hohe Luftfeuchtigkeit. Ebenso sollten Sie Elektrogeräte nicht in der Nähe von Heizungen, Heizlampen
oder anderen Geräten platzieren die Wärme Produzieren.
Das Gerät ist für den Betrieb in beheizten Räumen konzipiert.
Auf dem Gerät dürfen keine Gegenstände mit oener Flamme aufgestellt werde (brennende Kerzen
o.Ä.).
4. Pege
Falls Sie Ihren clearaudio Tonarm längere Zeit nicht benutzen, empfehlen wir Ihnen den Tonarmlift
in regelmäßigen Abständen zu bewegen, um das Lagerfett geschmeidig zu halten und ein mögliches
Haken des Tonarms beim Abspielen zu vermeiden.
Verwenden Sie auf keinen Fall aggressive Reinigungsmittel.
Verwenden Sie zum Reinigen keine trockenen Tücher, da dies elektrostatische Auadung erzeugt.
Geeignete Reinigungs- und Pegemittel von clearaudio sind über www.analogshop.de oder über
den Fachhandel erhältlich.
Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung nur ein weiches Tuch mit glatter Oberäche bzw. einen weichen Pinsel.