EAT C-Note 12" Manual

European Audio Team
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETUP
C-Note Tonearm

Parts List
1. Arm assembly
2. 1.5 mm Allen key for azimuth set screw and cue assembly
3. 2 mm Allen key for VTA adjustment screws
4. Counterweight and additional insert for counterweight
5. Anti-skating sliding mechanism, support rod and thread
Tonearm Assembly
The tonearm includes a combination of cardan and uni pivot bearings, immersed in special
damping fluid.
See the next steps to set up your tonearm.

a) Cartridge installation
Install the cartridge into the aluminium headshell, using the appropriate hardware included with
your cartridge.
Connect the cartridge as indicated below:
For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor provided with
your turntable accessories. If unfamiliar with two-point setup, please refer to your dealer.
•White
left channel L+
•Red
right channel R+
• Green
right channel R-
• Blue
left channel L-
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
optimal balancing of heavier cartridges.
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. Depending
on your cartridge weight, determine whether to use the counterweight with or without the
additional insert, in accordance with the specifications above.
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight onto the rear end of the counterweight support rod as
shown in the illustration below. Place the stylus pressure gauge (not supplied) onto the platter. To
set the required VTF, lower the tonearm lift lever as indicated in the illustration and place the tip
of the stylus on the pressure gauge.
As viewed from the headshell, turning the counterweight counterclockwise (moving it in closer
toward the tonearm) increases the VTF, turning clockwise (away from the tonearm) reduces the
VTF. Turn the counterweight appropriately until the VTF shown on the pressure gauge matches
your cartridge’s recommended vertical tracking force specifications.
d) Tonearm output connection
Connect the tonearm cable provided with the accessories to the 5-pin tonearm connector that is
located at the base of the tonearm. To avoid damaging your tonearm, make sure to align the
connector pins in the proper position!

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.
Carefully and evenly retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which could
deform the arm pillar).
f) Azimuth setting
The cartridge needle must be perpendicular to the record in order to trace the groove wall
modulations correctly.
The azimuth (angle) is precisely set by the factory. In the event that you need to modify this
setting, however, follow the instructions below.

‼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. Once the azimuth setting is correct, gently re-
tighten the AZIMUTH SETTING SCREW.
AZIMUTH SETTING SCREW
Examples of incorrect azimuth setup:
Too much left angle: Too much right angle:
The correct position is 100% perpendicular to the record.

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
• Anti-skating support rod
Step 2:
Put the anti-skating support rod on the shaft mounted on the side of the tonearm so that it is
parallel to the sub-chassis, as pictured in the illustration below. Then tighten the screw to prevent
movement on the shaft.

Step 3:
The anti-skating sliding mechanism is supplied with a pre-mounted anti-skating weight and
antiskating 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.
Step 4:
Put the anti-skating sliding mechanism on the end of the anti-skating support rod. The antiskating
thread should fit into the groove in the tonearm.
‼Be careful when handing the anti-skating thread in order to avoid damaging it.

Step 5:
Anti-skating force adjustment
Adjust the anti-skating force by positioning the weight on the appropriate groove of the
antiskating 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 1st groove from bearing
13–18 mN or 1.3–1.8 grams 2nd groove from bearing
18–25 mN or 1.8–2.5 grams 3rd groove from bearing
Arm Specifications
12” C-Note
10” C-Note
9” C-Note
Effective tone arm mass
19.2 grams
16.5 grams
14.8 grams
Effective tone arm length
304.8 mm
254 mm
230 mm
Pivot to spindle distance
291.6 mm
238 mm
212 mm
Overhang
13.2 mm
16 mm
18 mm
Offset angle
18°
21.4°
24°
Max null point
125 mm
126.8 mm
130.6 mm
Min null point
251.7 mm
248.2 mm
243.7 mm