Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional SONI C User manual

User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
© clearaudioelectronic GmbH, 2019-04 Made in Germany
double matrix professional SONI C

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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Con grat ulat ions on t he pur chase of your double matrix professional SONIC , a high-performance
product made by Clearaudio.
Keeping your vinyl r ecords scr upulously clean improves t heir sound qualit y. I t is equally impor t ant
to clean new vinyl records, because the pressing process often leaves behind surface residues.
The integrated sonic cleaning technology of the Clearaudio double matrix professional SONIC will
eectively remove all such contaminants from the grooves of your records.
Please read these instructions carefully to ensure correct operation and to achieve the
best possible cleaning results.
Component s and processing
The Clearaudio double matrix professional SONIC is built using the highest quality components
and is designed for intensive and continuous use. The chassis, cleaning, vacuum and antistatic
arms, as well as the Seal record clamp are machined from solid aluminium. The chassis is lined with
acoustic damping pads to keep operational noise to a minimum.
Our quality standard is reected in a warranty of 3 years, provided that the completed warranty card
is returned to us within 14 days of purchase.
We t hank you for your purchase and hope you enj oy using your new double matrix professional
SONI C.
Available Accessories: Dustcover for
double matrix professional
SONI C (AC143)
Pur e Gr oove Cleani ng Flu id
(AC048)
Available in dierent sizes.
Replacement microber strips for
double matrix professional SONIC
(AC062/DMPS)

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Content s
1. Package contents.................................................................4
2. Features overview of the
double matrix professional SONI C ......................................5
3. Setup of the double matrix professional SONI C ..................6
4. Operating elements.............................................................7
5. Functions.............................................................................8 - 9
6. Initial start-up.....................................................................9 - 10
7. Maintenance ........................................................................11
8. Points to note ......................................................................12 - 13
9. Service .................................................................................14
10. Technical data....................................................................15
Warranty information..............................................................30 - 31

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1. Package contents
The Clearaudio double matrix professional SONIC is delivered in bespoke packaging designed
specically for the product.
Ensur e t hat t he packaging has no ext er nal damage, such as shipping damage.
Please r et ai n t he packaging, as only t he or igi nal packaging pr ovi des t he necessar y pr ot ect ion and
stability during any subsequent transportation.
Please check the contents of you’re newly purchased double matrix professional SONI C
record cleaning machine for completeness:
1. Fully assembled record cleaning machine
2. Seal record clamp
3. Filling funnel
4. I EC connector
(according to country specications)
5. 6pcs. spare microber stripes
6. 150ml Pure Groove essence cleaning uid
(in 250ml bottle)*
7. Cap for cleaning uid reservoir
(mounted on the lling opening)
8. Tube plug
(mounted on the drain tube)
9. Single adapter
10. Hex wrench # 5
11. Warranty card
12. Quality control card
In the event of an incomplete delivery, please contact the relevant Clearaudio dealer
immediately.
* The Pure Groove essence cleaning uid is a high ecient concentrate for record cleaning with
excellent cleaning results.
As the regular Pure Groove has to be shipped as a ammable material, Clearaudio developed the
Pur e Gr oove essence, w it h a l ow al cohol cont ent .
With the Pure Groove essence the proper uid can be easily shipped all over the world.

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2. Features overview of the double matrix professional SONI C
• Integratedsonic– vibratingcleaningelements
Deep cleaning of pressing residues and persistent dirt deep within the record groove
• Cleans LPs, EPs and singles
• Simultaneous cleaning of both sides
Ecient and eective cleaning of both sides of a record in a single washing program.
• Manual operation
Set your own cleaning paramet er s.
• Bi-directional rotation
For enhanced cleaning per for mance you can change t he dir ect ion of t he rot at ion
• Variable speed regulation
During manual operation, select the desired speed to receive the best cleaning result.
• LED level indication
Shows the uid level in the internal cleaning uid reservoir.
• Adaptive cleaning brush
The cleaning brushes automatically adjust for dierent thickness and sizes of record.
• Seal record clamp
Ensures that the record is held rmly during the cleaning process and protects the record label
from uid damage.
• Auto mode
A fully automated cleaning program suitable for most record cleaning situations.
• Super clean mode
A fully automated cleaning program for records t hat need an ext ra thorough clean.
• ECO mode
A shortened cleaning program.

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3. Setup of the double matrix professional SONI C
Tak e t h e al r e ad y asse m bl ed double matrix professional SONIC record cleaning machine from its
packaging. Set it on a stable and horizontal surface (such as a desk or rack).
Please not e t hat du e t o t he wei ght of t he r ecor d clean ing machine, t he f eet of t he devi ce can cause
marks on soft surfaces. Due to the warm air outlet on the bottom of the
double matrix professional
SONI C
, the surface on which it rests should be heat resistant to a minimum of 60°C.
3.1 Connect to the mains supply
To avoi d usi ng an ad di t ion al ex t en si on cabl e, p lace t h e double matrix professional SONIC within 2
metres of an electrical wall outlet.
Connect the supplied mains cable rst to the IEC socket on the back of the double matrix professional
SONI C , and then to the electrical wall outlet. Press the switch on the IECsocket and position it to “I”.
Please read the whole user manual before cleaning your rst record.
Note: Voltages are referenced to EU countries with 230V mains power.
Inother countriesthemainsvoltage andfrequencymayvary(e.g.USA115V/60Hz.)
The correct operating voltage can be found on the back of the device on the product
information label (Fig. 1).
The mains cable supplied should be of the type appropriate for your country. Please ensure that the
mains voltage of your country also matches the mains voltage of the device. This information is also
on the product information label (see above). If it does not match, contact your Clearaudio dealer.
Pic. 1: Pr odu ct in f or mat i on l abel on t he back

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4. Operating elements
Please f amiliar ise your sel f w it h each of t he oper at i ng elem ent s show n above, w hich are descr ibed
in detail on the following pages.
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1Aut omatic / Superclean st art / ECO mode 8Antistat ic arm
2Manual platter rotation on & o /
Automatic o 9IECsocket with power switch
3Cleaning uid application 10 Drain tube with sealing plug
4Rot at ional di r ect i on select i on 11 Cleaning uid reservoir lling cap
5Rot at ional speed adj ust 12 Cleaning uid reservoir level indication
LEDs
6Vacuum drying on / o 13 Cleanin g & vacuum ar m
7
Seal record clamp 14 Removeable microber stripes
Pic. 2: View from above

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5. Functions
5.1 Automatic cleaning
Automatic / Superclean / Eco mode
The “Auto” button has a multifunction for dierent automatic cleaning modes.
• Eco mode
Hold the button for 3 seconds, the LED ring of the “Auto” button will blink fast.
This mode is the most economical in terms of cleaning time and cleaning uid consumption.
• Automatic mode
Pr ess the button once, the LED ring of the button will shine constantly.
This mode is a normal cleaning mode.
• Super- Clean mode
Pr ess the button twice, the LED ring will blink slowly.
This mode is for very dirty records and will run the “Automatic mode” twice.
If the respective cleaning program (Auto mode / Super-Clean / ECO mode) is nished, the blue ring
of the button will ash short and expire completely.
Yo u can can ce l e ver y au t om a t i c m o d e b y p r e ssi n g t h e b u t t o n “ Po w e r ” sh o r t l y.
5.2 Manual cleaning
• Power
St ar t s t he plat t er r ot at ing and swit ches on t he sonic cleaning f unct ion.
• Liquid
Press to apply cleaning uid to the upper and lower sides of the record.
• Platter
Pr ess t o change t he pl at t er ’s r ot at i onal direct ion.
• Platter Speed
Tur n t o adj ust t h e pl at t er r ot at ion speed.
• Vacuum
Activates the suct ion drying process while also stopping the sonic cleaning funct ion.

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Pic. 3: Tur nin g t he an t ist ai c un it
5.3 Automatic and manual cleaning
• Antistatic brush
The antistatic brush arm is used to discharge any static that is
generated during the drying process. After completion of the
automatic programs or manual cleaning, the dry record should
pass the antistatic brush at least for 2-3 full rotations. Turn the
antistatic arm above the record to the outer point. The record will
start to turn and the constructed static will derived.
The antistatic function can only be activated with opened suction
arm.
After 2-3 full rotations, turn the antistatic arm back to the start position. The rotation of the record
ends automatically.
5.4 LED level indicator
Shows the level of cleaning uid currently in the reservoir (0% to 100%).
6. Initial start-up
Filling the cleaning uid reservoir
Place the funnel supplied into the lling hole (Pic. 2, No. 11, page 7) and ll the uid reservoir with
the Pure Groove essence cleaning uid provided (max. 0.4l).
Pay attention to the LED level indicator so as not to over-ll. For eective cleaning we recommend
using only Clearaudio Pure Groove cleaning uid (available at www.analogshop.de).
For the proper use of the provided cleaning uid just mix the Pure Groove essence uid with Ethanol
denat. (90%) / Isopropyl alcohol (90%), according to the following mixing ratio.
The result is the famous Pure Groove uid.
Note:
During transport or shaking of the Pure Groove essence it can generate some foam.
The foam disappears after adding Ethanol/ Isopropyl alcohol and you can use the Pure Groove as
usual.
Mixing ratio:
250ml = 150 millilitre Pure Groove essence and you add 100 millilitre Ethanol denat. (90%) /
Isopropyl alcohol (90%).

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Opening the cleaning and vacuum arm and placing the record
Lift the upper cleaning arm and swing it to the left to open the cleaning and vacuum assembly.
Tur n t he knob of t h e Seal r ecor d clam p an t iclockw ise t o r elease t he cl amp t hen pl ace t h e r ecor d t o
be cleaned on the label-sized platter. Now put the Seal record clamp back on the spindle and press
down gently while rotating the knob clockwise to secure the record in position and create a seal to
protect the record label from uid damage.
Closing t he cleaning and vacuum unit
Now you can swing the upper cleaning arm to the right to close the cleaning and vacuum assembly.
Automatic cleaning
The new features of the double matrix professional SONIC “Auto”, “Superclean” and “ECO mode”
provide fully automatic and ecient cleaning (see function 5.1, page 8). You only have to manually
activate the antistatic brush.
Manual cleaning
To set y ou r ow n par am et er s f o r t h e cl ean i ng p r ocess m an u al l y:
• After you have placed and xed the record with the Seal record clamp, close the cleaning and
vacuum assembly.
• Pr ess t he “ Pow er ” but t on t o st ar t t he soni c cl ean ing f un ct ion and r ot at ion of t he r ecor d.
• Press the “Liquid” button to apply cleaning uid to the record. Holding down the button for
longer applies more uid. Adjust this according to the desired quantity of cleaning uid.
• After about 3 or 4 rotations, change the platter direction by pressing the “Platter” button. We
recommend 3 or 4 turns in each direction. By turning the “Platter Speed” knob you can vary the
rotational speed to further ne tune the cleaning process.
• Once you are happy wit h the cleaning, press the “ Vacuum” butt on. This will stop t he sonic
cleaning function and start the vacuum drying process. After about 3 or 4 rotations, when the
record is visibly dry, switch o the suction by pressing the “Vacuum” button again.
• Pr ess t he “ Pow er ” but t on t o st op t he r ecor d r ot at ion.
• Open the suction arm. Now start the antistatic function (see 5.3, page 9). After completion of the
antistatic function the manual cleaning is complete and you can remove your record.