Clearaudio Clarify User manual

User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudio
electronic GmbH, 2018/05 Made in Germany
Clarify

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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Clearaudio
Clarify radial tonearm.
The innovative Clarify tonearm features friction-free magnetic bearing technology, a micrometer-
style adjustable counter weight and an azimuth adjustable headshell, which is especially designed
to allow easy and accurate alignment of the phono cartridge.
Clearaudio recommend the
Clarify tonearm in combination with the new “ Ovation ” turntable and
any of the Clearaudio MC cartridges.
Made in Germany by true expert craftsmen, the latest Clearaudio technology and a timeless design
combine to ensure the best possible sound enjoyment.
Please read this instruction manual carefully, to avoid any damage or loss of warranty.
This manual will help you achieve an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long
time.
We wish you a lot of listening pleasure with your new Clearaudio
Clarify tonearm.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Warning
Do not expose the equipment to rain or moisture.
Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
Only for use on turntables.
CE-MARKIERUNG
Copyright
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

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Contents
1. Packing overview ....................................................... 4
2. Clarify tonearm mounting .......................................... 5 - 9
3. Special notes .............................................................. 10
4. Technical data ............................................................ 11
Warranty information ......................................................... 22

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1. Packing overview
Clearaudio has developed special and secure packing for your Clarify tonearm that ensures safe
transportation.
Please keep this original packing, you will need it if you need to ship the tonearm.
Please check the contents as shown in picture below and in the list at the bottom of this page:
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1. Clarify carbon bre tonearm with
Clearaudio Directwire Plus cable 5. Additional counterweight: 35.75 g (not shown)
- at head screw M3 x 8
2.
Clarify arm base (not included with
Performance DC or Ovation turntable
package)
6. Warranty card, user manual and sales
return paper
(not shown)
3. 1x hex wrench 2 mm
1x hex wrench 3 mm
Screw driver
7. Paper tonearm alignment gauge
(not shown)
4. Screws:
- 3 x hex screws M4 x 10 DIN912
- 1 x grub screw M6 x 8 V2A
(stainless steel)
Pic. 1: Package content
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2. Clarify tonearm mounting
2.1
If you are not using the tonearm with a Clearaudio turntable please prepare your turntable with
the correct positions of the mounting holes for the arm base.
You nd the dimensions in the picture below (Pic.2). Please be informed, that this drawing is not
suitable for use as a mounting tool.
2.2
Once you have drilled the correct positions of all mounting holes, you can mount the arm base on
your turntable.
Pic. 2: Dimensions for the correct positions of the boreholes
Pic. 3: Assembling of the arm base

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2.3
Carefully insert the tonearm through the mounted arm base.
Now x the tonearm with the screws and the hex wrench (Pic. 5), do not over-tighten, so that you
can naly adjust it later!
Pic. 4: Assembling the arm base
Pic. 5: Locking the tonearm
2.4
Carefully mount the cartridge according to the manufacturer`s user manual.
Please pay attention that the protective stylus guard is attached to the cartridge.
Pic. 6: Mounting the cartridge

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2.5
Ensure that the distance from the spindle to the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 222 mm.
Please use the supplied alignment gauge or for more accurate adjustment the professional cartridge
alignment gauge from Clearaudio (Art. No: AC005/IEC www.analogshop.de ).
After you have conrmed the correct position, re-tighten the arm base.
2.6 Further adjustments
2.6.1 Tracking force setup
The small knob on the back end of the armwand is used to adjust tracking force.
Always check or adjust the tracking force without a record on the platter and according to the
manufacturer`s specications. Please ensure that the height of the measuring platform on your
tracking force gauge is the same height as a record to get an accurate measurement.
The Clearaudio Smart Stylus Gauge or Clearaudio Weight Watcher are recommended.
2.6.2 Adjustment of the tonearm height (Vertical-Tracking-Angle / VTA)
You can change the height of your tonearm by loosening the two locking screws on the side of
the arm base (Pic. 8). For the adjustment please put a record on your turntable. After loosing the
screws, move the arm up or down to adjust the tonearm tube so that it is parallel to the record!
Tighten both screws when nished. Please remember to re-check tracking force after adjusting VTA.
Pic. 7: Distance from pivot to stylus
Pic. 8: Adjustment of the tonearm height
222 mm

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2.6.3 Adjustment of cartridge and tonearm
For the further setup of the tonearm, you need the
supplied cartridge alignment gauge. Slide the gauge
over the spindle of the turntable platter and turn
the platter into the position as shown on the
beneath picture (Clearaudio emblem shows to the
spindle). Lower the cartridge and place the diamond
stylus of the cartridge on the reference point of the
alignment gauge, making sure that the edges of the
tonearm tube are absolutely parallel to the marked
lines printed on the cartridge alignment gauge.
For this adjustment it is necessary to take a look
directly from above the tonearm and the alignment
gauge.
If you have to change the position of the stylus you
can loosen the hex screws on the top of the
tonearm`s headshell and move the cartridge into
the corresponding position. Please make sure that
the front of the cartridge is parallel to the marked
lines of the cartridge alignment gauge.
Once correctly aligned lock the position with the
screws in the headshell.
During nal tonearm and cartridge installation, always be sure to view from directly above the
alignment gauge, to avoid any parallax errors.
2.6.4. Adjustment of the azimuth
The azimuth indicates the angle of the stylus relative to
the record, viewed from the front.
It should be exactly 90°.
The Azimuth is already preset at factory. If you need to
change the azimuth, please loosen the screw on the under
side of the tonearm near the headshell using the 1.5 mm
hex key (Pic 11).
Now you can change the azimuth. Once the adjustment
is nished, lock the screw on the under side of the arm tube near the headshell.
(Attention: Do not loose the screw completly!) So that the the headshell with the mounted cartrdige
can be turned around the longitudinal axis. During these settings, you should view the tonearm and
the cartridge always from above to avoid parallax errors. After nding the correct position with the
headshell, gently tighten the screw without changing the selected position.
Pic. 9: Alignment of the tonearm
Pic. 10: The tonearm tube must be absolutely parallel
Pic. 11: Azimuth adjustment

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Do not turn the headshell, when the cartridge is mounted.
Lift the cartridge from the record before adjusting the azimuth and check the parallelism
again afterwards.
The installation is correct when the armtube is parallel to
the marked lines on the gauge, the diamond tip is on the
reference point and the leading edge of the cartridge is
parallel to the lines on the gauge.
Finally lock all screws that had been involved during the
adjustments.
Now you can adjust the nal tracking force according to
the manufacturer`s user manual.
2.6.5. Adjustment of the Tracking force
The small knob on the back end of the armwand is used to adjust tracking force.
red arrow (to the end of the tonearm)
= lesser tracking force ->
turn the knob clockwise
green arrow (to the beginning of the
tonearm)
= more tracking force ->
turn the knob anti-clockwise
2.6.6 Adjustment of the Anti-Skating
You will nd the Anti-skating adjustment wheel on the bottom of the tonearm (Pic. 14).
The factory installation is preset at a tracking force of 2.4 g and marked with a black stripe on the
bolt (viewed from below). You can change your Anti-Skating:
Clockwise (max. 5 turns) = more Anti-Skating
Anticlockwise (max. 5 turns) = less Anti-Skating
With 4 turns = Tracking force is 2.2 grams
With 3 turns = Tracking force is 2.4 grams
For a perfect Anti-Skating adjustment we recommend the Clearaudio Test Record (LPT43039)
available at www.analogshop.de or contact your nearest dealer or distributor.
The general setup is now nished.
Now you can connect your Clarify tonearm to the phono input of your phono-preamplier.
Pic. 12: Stylus tip on reference point
Pic. 13: Adjustment of the tracking force
Pic. 14: Adjustment of the Antiskating
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3. Special notes
3.1 Maintenance
If you don`t use your Clarify tonearm for a longer time, please move the tonearm lifter in regular
intervals. This avoid that the tonearm hang in a position when you listen to the music again.
6.2 Transportation
Should further transportation of the Clarify tonearm be necessary, please alway use the original
packing material. Otherwise serious damage could occur.
6.3 Service
If any servicing or repair of a Clearaudio product is necessary, please rst contact your dealer or
distributor. Alternatively contact Clearaudio directly and we will advise you of your nearest service
location.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this product has to be transported
and/or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this product should be directed to your
local dealer or direct to Clearaudio.