Clearaudio Concept MC Manual de usuario
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concept mc
essence mc
© clearaudio electronic GmbH Made in Germany
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung
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User manual ....................................2 – 10
Bedienungsanleitung ......................11 - 19
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for choosing a high quality audio product from Clearaudio
electronic GmbH.
Clearaudio’s MC cartridges are designed and meticulously handcrafted
in Germany to deliver excellence in sound. We have been at the forefront
of research into moving coil technology since 1978, and our ongoing
research and development ensures that all of our cartridges remain at the
leading edge of analogue engineering.
The
concept mc
and
essence mc
combine timeless design with the latest
moving coil innovations.
Please note:
This user manual gives you valuable information for the correct installation
of your cartridge. For ne adjustment, however, we can only provide
general guidelines, since optimal adjustment will depend on your specic
tonearm and turntable.
We wish you much musical enjoyment with your new MC cartridge.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
CAUTION:
NOT SUITABLE FOR SHELLAC RECORDS (78rpm).
This phono cartridge is only for mounting on tonearms and must
not be used for other purposes.
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Contents
1. Included accessories ..............................4
2. Mounting procedure ...............................5 - 6
3. Adjustment of the tracking force ...........7
4. Special instructions ................................8 - 9
5. Technical data ........................................10
Warranty information.................................20 - 21
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1. Included accessories
• Allen key 2mm
• Cartridge mounting screws (2pcs. M2.5 x 6mm; 2 pcs. M2.5 x 10mm)
• User manual
• Warranty card
• Return delivery note
Additional analogue accessories are available at: www.analogshop.de
The following are recommended:
• Clearaudio
Test Record
(Art. No. LP43033)
• Clearaudio
Break-In Test Record
(Art. No. BIN070904)
• Clearaudio
Setting Template
(Art. No. AC005/IEC)
• Clearaudio
Stylus Gauge
(Art. No. AC094)
• Clearaudio
Weight Watcher touch
(Art. No. AC163)
• Clearaudio
Elixir of Sound
(Art. No. AC003)
• Clearaudio
Diamond cleaner brush
(Art. No. AC014)
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2. Mounting procedure
Take the cartridge out of the packaging. To avoid damage, we recommend
leaving the stylus guard on the cartridge while mounting the cartridge
onto the tonearm.
Use the screws provided to mount your Clearaudio MC cartridge
(the cartridge threads in the body comply with the metric standard for
M 2.5mm screws and have the standard spacing of 12.7mm).
Be careful not to over-tighten the screws as they may strip the
threaded holes.
Now connect the pins of your Clearaudio cartridge to the jacks of the
headshell or tonearm cable, taking care not to use too much force.
If necessary, you can use suitable precision pliers or tweezers for
assistance.
Please note the colour coding below in order to ensure the correct phase
in music playback, otherwise an audible sound deterioration would result.
Pic. 1: Colour marking of the signal pins
+
-
LR
Left output (L+) >> white
Left ground >> blue
Right output (R+) >> red
Right ground >> green
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We recommend the following order of assembly:
1. Mount the MC cartridge into the tonearm.
2. Connect the tonearm or turntable ground with the preamplier
ground (before plugging in the electrical power supply).
3. Plug the tonearm cable into the phono inputs of your
preamplier.
4. Turn down the volume control to a minimum position
(position 0).
5. Plug the mains power cord into your electrical power supply.
Our tip for mounting the cartridge:
Choose a bright workplace and good tools, and take your time so you can
concentrate.
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3. Adjustment of the tracking force
Carefully remove the stylus guard from the cartridge by grasping it with
your thumb and forenger and gently pulling it forward.
The correct tracking force of your cartridge can be found in the technical
data in this user manual.
Please only use these values, since if the tracking force is too light (1g
or less) the cartridge could jump out of the record groove and damage
the needle.
However, you should never set a tracking force of more than 5g as this
could cause damage to the diamond and thus to the cartridge.
In the event that it is not possible to set the optimal tracking force due
the cartridge being too light, you should use a spacer plate available from
your Clearaudio importer/dealer.
Further valuable information for the correct adjustment of your cartridge
can be found in the respective user manual of the turntable and/or
tonearm manufacturer.
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4. Special instructions
• Before playing a record, please remove all dust and dirt from the
record’s surface using a quality cleaning device.
For the best results, a record cleaning machine should be used.
Ask your dealer about Clearaudio´s record cleaning machines.
• Always keep the stylus tip clean. When dirt is allowed to build up
and records are played with a dirty or clogged stylus, a buzzing noise
may be heard. Use a soft brush or a high quality cleaning brush or
Clearaudio cleaning uid (Art. No. AC003) to clean the stylus tip.
Be extremely careful and always brush only from back to front. When
using a liquid e.g. from Clearaudio or other organic cleaner, always
take care not to spill any on the cartridge body. Make sure the liquid
only contacts the stylus tip or boron cantilever. Avoid storing the
cartridge near devices with electrical transformers and motors that
can generate magnetic elds. Any demagnetization could lead to a
loss of the output voltage and thus to a distortion or deterioration
of the sound.
• Please note:
Never disconnect your tonearm cable from your pre-amplier while
your unit is still on. Please switch your pre-amplier o before
starting to disconnecting your tonearm connectors from the phono
inputs of your pre-amplier.
• Always use the original packaging when shipping the cartridge and
secure the stylus guard with a rubber band.
• If any service or repair to a Clearaudio product is necessary, please
contact your dealer / distributor.
Clearaudio can advise you of your nearest service location.
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Important - please note:
Do not try to remove the stylus assembly yourself.
Please contact your dealer / distributor.
Any damage caused by failure to follow the advice given in the Clearaudio
user manual will invalidate the product warranty.
Clearaudio will assume no liability for any such damage.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
You will need it if this unit has to be transported and/or shipped.
Any further questions you may have about your product should be directed
to your dealer or distributor.
Clearaudio wish you a much enjoyment of your music!
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5. Technical data
concept mc essence mc
Total mass: 8.0g 8.0g
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz
Output voltage
(at 5 cm/sec): 0.4mV 0.4mV
Channel separation: > 28dB > 30dB
Channel balance: < 0.5dB < 0.3dB
Tracking ability: 80μm 80μm
Recommended
tracking force: 2.2g (± 0.2g) 2.2g (± 0.2g)
Cartridge impedance: 11Ω 11Ω
Cantilever /
stylus shape: Boron / Micro Line Boron / Micro Line
Compliance: 9μ/mN 9μ/mN
Coil assembly: -- —
Coil material: OFC - copper OFC – copper
Cartridge body:
Aluminium-magnesium
alloy with ceramic
surface layer
Aluminium-magnesium
alloy with ceramic
surface layer
Manufacturer’s
warranty: 2 years* 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
after purchase.
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