EAT C-Major User manual

European Audio Team
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
E.A.T. C-Major

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Dear Music Lo er,
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of our E.A.T. C-Major turntable. Your E.A.T. C-Major was
handcrafted by our skilled technicians here at the European Audio Team. It has been rigorously
tested and is ready and waiting for your enjoyment.
Please take the time to read this manual carefully to ensure that you obtain the ultimate
performance from your E.A.T. C-Major. The tips contained within will ensure that your C-
Major’s condition will remain like new for many years to come!
Please contact your dealer, should you require further assistance in setting up and maintaining
your new turntable.
Important:
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to a oid damage to sensiti e parts.
Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the de ice was damaged
in transit.
If damaged, please do not operate and contact your dealer.
Please do your part to help protect the environment:
Disposal of packaging material
E.A.T. packaging is carefully designed to protect your component from damage in transit
and you are strongly urged to keep the original packaging in order to safely ship or
otherwise transport your turntable in the future.
Howe er, the packaging materials were chosen to be en ironmentally friendly, so if you
must discard the packaging, please recycle.
Disposal of old equipment
If you’re disposing of old electronic equipment, please use a local waste facility
designated for that purpose.
Throughout the manual, this symbol will alert you to potential hazards for the user or the unit,
and how to avoid possible misuse.
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Contents
Product illustrations and key 4-5
Setup
1. Transport screws 6
2. Sub-platter and dri e belt installation 6-7
3. Platter installation 7
4. Tonearm assembly 8
a) Cartridge assembly 9
b) Counterweight assembly 9
c) Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF) 10
d) Tonearm output connection 11
e) Vertical Tracking Angle setting (VTA) 11-12
f) Azimuth setting 12-13
g) Anti-skating assembly and adjustment 14-16
5. Le eling the turntable 16
6. Using the record clamp, starting the motor, changing the speed 17
Technical specifications 18
Troubleshooting, warranty, ser ice 19
Packaging 20

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KEY: CONTROLS, FEATURES AND CONNECTIONS
1. ON/OFF switch
2. Platter with bonded inyl mat
3. Record clamp
4. Tonearm counterweight
5. Tonearm lift le er
6. Tonearm rest
7. Headshell with finger lift
8. Anti-skating mechanism
9. Floating sub-chassis
10. RCA output with earth connection
11. Power supply connector
12. Motor with motor pulley
13. Dri e belt
14. Sub-platter
15. Transport screws x 3
16. Damped adjustable feet
17. Sub-platter brass housing [see illustration page 6]
18. Dustco er hinges
19. Dustco er hinge fasteners
20. Dustco er

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SETUP
1. Transport screws
Remo e the three transport screws (15 from the carbon part of the chassis before installing
the sub-platter (14 , the drive belt (13 and the platter (2 .
The transport screws are used to ensure safe shipping and transport, and should be
reinstalled prior to any future shipment or transportation of the turntable.
2. Sub-platter and dri e belt installation
Remo e the protecti e co er from the sub-platter (14 .
Install the sub-platter (14 and the drive belt (13 as shown in the following illustrations.
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3. Platter installation
Install the platter (2 on the sub-platter (14 .

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4. Tonearm assembly
The tonearm includes a combination of cardan and uni pi ot bearings, immersed in special
damping fluid.
See the next steps to set up your tonearm.

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a) Cartridge installation
Install the cartridge into the aluminium headshell, using the appropriate hardware included
with your cartridge.
Connect the cartridge as indicated below:
•White left channel L+
•Red right channel R+
•Green right channel R-
•Blue left channel L-
For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor pro ided with
your C-Sharp accessories. If unfamiliar with two-point setup, please refer to your dealer.
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 hea ier cartridges.
The counterweight without the additional insert can balance cartridges from 5 to 9 g.
(The weight of the counterweight itself is 110 g.)
The counterweight with the additional insert can balance cartridges from 9 to 17 g.
(The weight of the counterweight with the additional insert is 148 g.)

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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 abo e.
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 le er as indicated in the illustration and
place the tip of the stylus on the pressure gauge.
As iewed from the headshell, turning the counterweight counterclockwise (mo ing 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 ertical tracking force specifications.

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d) Tonearm output connection
Connect the tonearm cable pro ided with the accessories to the RCA tonearm output that is
located at the rear of the turntable, behind the tonearm. Connect the grounding cable on the
earth connection screw.
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 groo e, 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 ertical
mo ement of the arm pillar without force, and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Carefully and e enly retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which
could deform the arm pillar).

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f) Azimuth setting
The cartridge needle must be perpendicular to the record in order to trace the groo e wall
modulations correctly.
The azimuth (angle) is precisely set by the factory. In the e ent that you need to modify this
setting, howe er, follow the instructions below.
Step 1:
Unscrew the small UNI PIVOT LOCKING SCREW using the 1.5 mm hexagonal key pro ided in the
accessories. Then carefully lift the UNI PIVOT co er, setting it and the UNI PIVOT LOCKING
screw aside in a safe and clean place.
Step 2:
Loosen the small AZIMUTH SET SCREW, again using the 1.5 mm hexagonal key.
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 iew, 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 and replace the UNI PIVOT COVER and the UNI PIVOT
LOCKING SCREW.
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xamples of incorrect azimuth setup:
Too much left angle: Too much right angle:
The correct position is 100% perpendicular to the record.

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g) Anti-skating assembly and adjustment
The anti-skating mechanism is shipped partially disassembled to a oid 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
pre ent mo ement on the shaft.

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Step 3:
The anti-skating sliding mechanism is supplied with a pre-mounted anti-skating weight and anti-
skating 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 anti-
skating thread should fit into the groo e in the tonearm.
Be careful when handing the anti-skating thread in order to a oid damaging it.
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Step 5:
Anti-skating force adjustment:
Adjust the anti-skating force by positioning the weight on the appropriate groo e of the anti-
skating sliding mechanism. Anti-skating downforce should be adjusted in correspondence with the
tonearm downforce as follows:
Tonearm downforce: Anti-skating groo e:
Lower than 13 mN or 1.3 grams 1
st
groo e from bearing
13–18 mN or 1.3–1.8 grams 2
nd
groo e from bearing
18–25 mN or 1.8–2.5 grams 3
rd
groo e from bearing
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Three precision adjustable damped feet are mounted under the turntable for le eling the
turntable. Once the turntable is in final position, put the supplied spirit le el on the carbon fiber
sub-chassis, and then le el the turntable by screwing or unscrewing the feet as needed. It is
ad isable to check le el from se eral positions on the subchassis.
6. Using the clamp, starting the motor, changing the speed
Using the clamp – after placing a record on the platter, place the record clamp on the spindle
and record. Do not screw the clamp for playback.
Controling the turntable:
•To start rotation of the platter, press the button ON/OFF switch (1)
•To play 45 r.p.m., put the drive belt (13 o er the larger diameter part of the motor pulley
using accessory toll pro ided. To re ert to 33r.p.m. repeat the proceedings using the
smaller step on the pulley.

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7. Technical Specifications E.A.T. C-Sharp
Model
C-Major
Nominal speed
33/45 rpm, manual speed change
Speed variance
33rpm: ± < 0.09%, 45rpm: ± < 0.10%
Wow and flutter
33rpm: ± < 0.05%, 45rpm: ± < 0.05%
Signal to noise
S/N Ratio (mechanical noise : - 40 dB S/N
Ration (electrical noise : -68 dB
Downforce range
0 -
30 mN
0 - 3.0 grams
Supplied counterweight system
Counterweight 125 g without additional
insert → for cartridges 5 - 9 g
Counterweight with additional insert 142 g
→for cartridges 8.5 - 13 g
Effective tonearm mass
14.5 g
Effective tonearm lenght
230 mm
Overhang
18 mm
Power consumption
5 W max/ 0.5W standby
Voltage
Uni ersal swith mode power supply 15 V
DC/1.6 A, 90-264 V AC, 47 - 63Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D
460 x 352 x 125mm without dustco er,
460 x 352 x 142mm closed dustco er
460 x 380 x 435mm opened dustco er
Weight (without box
9 kg (turntable)
Weight (with box
12 kg

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Troubleshooting
The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is switched on:
•The unit is not connected to the mains power supply (the building’s electrical system).
•No mains power is being deli ered at the socket.
•The dri e belt is not fitted properly or has slipped off.
No signal through one or both channels:
•No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring; or from that to the arm lead; or
from that to the phono box; or between that and the amplifier. This could be due to a faulty plug,
broken wire or loose solder joint in the plug/socket connection.
•Phono input not selected at amplifier.
•Amplifier not switched on.
•Amplifier or speakers are defecti e or muted.
•No connection to the loudspeakers.
Strong hum on phono input:
•No ground connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to amplifier, or ground loop.
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:
•Turntable is connected to wrong input of amplifier, or MM/MC switch is incorrectly set. Needle or
cantile er damaged. Wrong rpm; dri e belt o erstretched or dirty; platter bearing needs lubrication
or is dirty or damaged.
Service
Should you encounter a problem that you are not able to identify or alle iate despite the abo e
information, please contact your dealer for further ad ice. Only when the problem cannot be resol ed
should the unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.
Guarantee repairs will only be effected if the unit is returned in appropriate packaging. For this reason
we recommend keeping the original packaging.
Ne er return a turntable without making sure that is it properly disassembled and correctly packaged in
the original packaging according to the supplied diagram. Please: Remo e the feet, counterweight,
platter, cartridge and belt and pack them separately. Fit the cartridge protection cap. Insert the
transport lock for the tonearm prior to carefully packaging the turntable.
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by failing to adhere to these instructions
for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Modification or change to any part of
the product by unauthorized persons releases the manufacturer from any liability o er and abo e the
lawful rights of the customer.
The information abo e was correct at the time of going to press. The manufacturer reser es the right to make
changes to the technical specifications without prior notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of
technical de elopment.
E.A.T. European Audio Team is a Registered Trademark of Jozefina Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: E.A.T. European Audio Team. Copyright © 2016. All rights reser ed.

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