CLEARAUDIO Unify Tonearm with Benz Micro User Manual

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Unify Tonearm with Benz Micro

Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Clearaudio Unify radial tonearm.
This tonearm is manufactured to the highest degree of tolerance and quality.
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 Unify tonearm.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH

**** Safety instructions

1. General information
   Check the tonearm for any damage before using it. Do not connect the tonearm if damaged!
   Never connect the tonearm if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the tonearm checked.
   Never expose the tonearm to rain or moisture.
   The inside of the tonearm is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit yourself, since this can lead to loss of warranty!
   Before using the tonearm for the first time or after a long period of inactivity the lift must be operated approx. 4-5 times to loosen the grease in the tonearm lift to lower the lift bar evenly again.

2. Intended use
   The Unify is a tonearm for playing music and is intended exclusively for use on turntables.
   Only use the Unify tonearm in accordance with the information provided in the user manual.

3. Location of installation
   Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and high humidity. Likewise, avoid placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
   The device is designed for operation at room temperature.
   No objects with an open flame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).

4. Maintenance
   We recommend that you move the tonearm lift at regular intervals to keep the bearing grease supple and to prevent the tonearm from getting stuck during playback if you do not use your Clearaudio tonearm for a longer period.
   Never use aggressive cleaning agents.
   Do not use dry cloths for cleaning as this generates static electricity. Suitable cleaning and care products from Clearaudio are available at www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.
   Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface or a soft brush for cleaning.

5. Health information
   Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!

6. Service
   The Unify tonearm should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only, otherwise the warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist retailer.
   If, despite the high production standard, a service is necessary, the Unify tonearm must be send to Clearaudio through your dealer.

7. Transport
   Use the original packing material for further transportation of the Unify tonearm, otherwise serious damage could occur.
   Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped.
   Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging.
   Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing.

8. Disposal
   Do not dispose this product together with other waste.
   WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446

9. CE Marking
   **** This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.

Packing contents

Clearaudio has developed special and secure packing for your Unify 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 the list of this page:

1.| Uni4/carbon fibre tonearm with Clearaudio Sixstream Super Wire| 6.| Antiskating weight
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2.| Uni6itonearmbase| 7.| Socket head cap screw and washer for cable strain relief
3.| Clearaudio turboweight| 8.| Socket head cap screw and wahser for use with cartridge spacer/weight above
4.| lx hex wrench 2.5mm lx hex wrench 3mm| 9.| Cartridge alignment gauge
5.| Additional weight for lower weight cartridges| 10.| Clearaudio user manual, warranty and quality card, return delivery note

Recommended Tools:

• Clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC)
• Clearaudio Weight Watcher touch (Art. No. AC163)
• Clearaudio Mini Level Gauge (Art. No. AK001)

This items and more accessories are available through your dealer or at www.analogshop.de.

Unify tonearm mounting

Please keep in mind that these directions are for mounting the Unify tonearm on any Clearaudio turntable.

1. Mount the tonearm base to the respective armboard.
   Please use the delivered screws.
   Mounting the aluminum clamping ring on a non-Clearaudio turntable:
   To install the aluminum clamping ring on the turntable chassis, you will need to drill the required holes. Please refer to the drilling template shown below (Picture 2) for the measurements to mark the exact drilling holes.
   Please be informed, that this drawing is not suitable for use as a mounting tool.
   Use a 3.3 mm HSS drill bit, then cut an M4 thread into each hole using an appropriate tap cutting tool.
   If the turntable chassis material is not suitable for cutting threads, please use a 4.5 mm HSS drill bit to drill the holes through the material. In this case use standard bolts and nuts to fix the arm base.
   Please note:
   This drilling template is only for Unify 9 inch tonearms. You will find the the correct pivot to spindle for Unify 10, 12 and 14 inch in the technical data on page 10.
   

2. Make sure that the distance from the spindle to the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 222mm. When moving the armboard in one or another direction you can locate  the correct armboard position.
   Once located, tighten the screws of the armboard.

3. Carefully remove the security zip tie and unwrap the arm tube.
   Caution: Once the security zip tie is removed pull it out of the armwand with reasonable care.
   Now, place the arm tube on to the pivot point and lock it into it´s arm rest. Use the cable strain relief screw and washer to secure the cable to the tonearm base.
   

4. Slide the Clearaudio Turbo Weight on the shaft of the tonearm.
   Lock the weight in it`s position by tighten the screw in the weight.
   This is onlay a temporary position, the final adjustment wll be done during cartridge installation.
   

5. Mount your cartridge according to the manufacturer´s instructions.

6. Use the Clearaudio Weight Watcher ( Art.No. AC094) or the Smart Stylus gauge (Art.No. AC089) to set tracking force (see cartridge instructions for recommended tracking force renge).
   Adjusting tracking force is accomplished by moving the weight towards or away from the pivot point on the shaft.
   Note: When tightening the counterweight, insure that the weight is perfectly vertical otherwise this may affect your cartridges azimuth settings.

7. Align cartridge for overhang and offset angle using the Clearaudio Cartridge alignment gauge (Art. No.AC005/IEC). Once done, re-check tracking force.

8. Feed the anti-skating weight through the anti-skating support wand and secure it to the threaded shaft at the top of the tonearm bell.
   Note: Attaching the string to the position closes to the pivot point is equal to approx. 0.5g of anti-skate. Each additional 1/8” out on the shaft will give you another 0.5g of anti-skating force with a maximum of 3.0g if affixed to the end of the shaft.
   

9. VTA adjustments are accomplished by loosening the two lock screws an the side of the armboard base (approx. at the 10:00 and 2:00 positions). Once loosen, you can moove the arm up or down to achieve the desired VTA.
   Please tighten both screws when finished and re-check tracking force after adjusting VTA.
   

10. Azimuth adjustments are facilitated through the small allen screw on the bottom side of the armwand where the headshell enters the carbon fibre. Once you loosen this screw, you´ll be able to rotate the headshell a small amount in either direction. Be sure to tighten the screw when done.
    

11. Listen to familiar recordings and make fine adjustments, as necessary, per cartridge manufacturers instructions for best sound.

12. Please notice: Always move the mounted tonearm after you lift it up.

Attention:
Before the first use or after a long storage, please apply the lift unit up and down approximately 4-5 times, so that the oil inside can dissolve in order that the lift unit can move smoothly.

Troubleshooting

First check the possible causes to rule out incorrect operation if you have a problem with your Unify tonearm.
Please contact your dealer if the error persists!
Never try to open the unit and/or repair it yourself, this will void the warranty!

accessories for care and cleaning. In the event of damage, we recommend an assessment by a specialist and, if necessary, an exchange.
Has the tracking force been set too high?| Adjust the tracking force.
Use only a suitable gauge! For example Clearaudio „Weight Watcher touch“ or
„Smart Stylus Gauge“.
Is the record deformed or scratched?| Use a record clamp or replace the record.
Is the turntable leveled?| Check the alignment of the turntable and adjust if necessary.
Tonearm lift does not lower
or lowers very slowly| The tonearm has not been used for a long time, which means that the greas in the tonearm lift can harden and lower with difficulty.| Operate the lift about 4-5 times to loosen the grease in the tonearm lift and the lift bar will lower evenly again.

Technical data

Procedure during installation:

1. Axis distance check or adjustments
2. Installation of the overhang
3. Use one of the zero touch points, to adjust the cartridge on the record centre point.
4. Skating force including modulation of a radius of 133 mm or 83.9 mm, through anti-skating to be compensated.

Radial tonearm One point sapphire bearing
Material:| Aluminium (black/ silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/ silver)| Aluminium (black/ silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/ silver)| Aluminium (black/ silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/ silver)| Aluminium (black/ silver), stainless steel, carbon tonearm tube (black/ silver)
Cartridge balance range:| 2.5g – 17.0g| 2.5g – 17.0g| 2.5g – 17.0g| 2.5g – 17.0g
Overhang:| 16.93mm| 15.14mm| 12.50mm| 11.63mm
Total length:| 305.00mm| 340.00mm| 390.00mm| 420.00mm
Effective length:| 238.93mm| 265.14mm| 316.50mm| 338.63mm
Mounting distance (tonearm pivot to spindle):| 222.00mm| 250.00mm| 304.00mm| 327.00mm
Offset angle:| 23.80°| 21.50°| 17.89°| 16.70°
Wiring:| 1.1m Clearaudio Super Sixstream terminated with RCA| 1.1m Clearaudio Super Sixstream terminated with RCA| 1.1m Clearaudio Super Sixstream terminated with RCA| 1.1m Clearaudio Super Sixstream terminated with RCA
Weight:| Approx. 770g (incl. counterweight| Approx. 770g (incl. counterweight| Approx. 770g (incl. counterweight| Approx. 770g (incl. counterweight
Manufacturer’s warranty:| 3 years| 3 years| 3 years| 3 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 of purchase.
  The full, extended warranty period for the Unify tonearm is 3 years. To receive this full Clearaudio warranty, you must either complete and return the relevant section of the warranty registration card to Clearaudio, or register your product online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase.
  Otherwise only the legal warranty of 2 years can be considered.
  The full 3 year warranty can only be honoured if the product is returned in its original packing.

WARRANTY

For warranty information, contact your local Clearaudio distributor.
RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT
Your purchase receipt is your permanent record of a valuable purchase. It should be kept in a safe place to be referred to as necessary for insurance purposes or when corresponding with Clearaudio.
IMPORTANT
When seeking warranty service, it is the responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase.
Your purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof.
FOR U.K. ONLY
This undertaking is in addition to a consumer‘s statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way.

clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Straße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone /Tel.: +49 9131 40300 100
Fax: +49 9131 40300 119
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[email protected]

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Clearaudio Electronic accepts no liability for any misprints.
Technical specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as stock lasts.
Copies and reprints of this document, including extracts, require written consent from
Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, Germany.

© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11
Made in Germany

References

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• clearaudio analogshop
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