clearaudio TT5 Swing Base User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- clearaudio
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clearaudio TT5 Swing Base
Product Information
Clearaudio Swing Base
The Clearaudio Swing Base is a high-quality product designed to enable highly precise forward and backward movement of the TT5 tangential tonearm. It has been developed with a focus on excellent quality, functionality, and ease of use. The swing base is an additional tool for the TT5 tonearm and is intended exclusively for use together with the TT5 tonearm. Made in Germany.
Safety Instructions
- Check the swing base for any damage before using it. Do not mount if damaged!
- Never mount the swing base if it has been dropped. Contact your dealer to have the swing base checked.
- The inside of the swing base is maintenance-free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit yourself, as this can lead to loss of warranty!
- Contains swallowable parts, not for small children.
- Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and high humidity.
- Avoid placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.
- The swing base 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).
- Never use aggressive cleaning agents. Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface or a soft brush for cleaning.
- Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!
- The swing base should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only, otherwise, the warranty claim expires.
- All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by a specialist retailer.
- If a service is necessary, the swing base must be sent to Clearaudio through your dealer.
- Use the original packing material for further transportation of the swing base to avoid serious damage.
- Dispose of this product separately from other waste. WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446.
- This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.
Package Contents:
Package contents include:
- Clearaudio Swing Base
Installation on Unify Round Base:
Follow the instructions provided in pages 6-8 of the user manual for
installing the swing base on a Unify round base.
Installation on Unify Level Base:
Follow the instructions provided in pages 9-10 of the user manual for
installing the swing base on a Unify level base.
Installation on Other Turntables:
Refer to page 11 of the user manual for instructions on installing the
swing base on other turntables.
Troubleshooting:
Refer to page 11 of the user manual for troubleshooting tips.
Technical Details:
Refer to page 11 of the user manual for technical details about the
Clearaudio Swing Base.
Warranty Information:
Refer to pages 22-23 of the user manual for warranty information.
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for your purchase of Clearaudio’s swing base, which enables highly
precise forward and backward movement of the TT5 tangential tonearm.
This product has been developed with a focus on excellent quality,
functionality and ease of use. Please take a moment to read this product
manual to ensure correct set-up and to avoid any possible damage.
Clearaudio wishes you much enjoyment with your new swing base.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Safety instructions
General information
Check the swing base for any damage before using it. Do not mount if damaged!
Never mount the swing base if it has been dropped, contact your dealer to have
the swing base checked.
The inside of the swing base is maintenance free. Never open the case or
attempt to repair the unit yourself, since this can lead to loss of warranty!
Contains swallowable parts, not for small children.
Intended use
The swing base is an additional tool for the TT5 tonearm for playing music and
is intended exclusively for use together with the TT5 tonearm.
Only use the swing base in accordance with the information provided in the
user manual.
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).
Maintenance
Never use aggressive cleaning agents.
Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface or a soft brush for cleaning.
Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high
volume responsibly!
Service
The swing base 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 swing
base must be send to Clearaudio through your dealer.
Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the swing
base, 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.
Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste. WEEE Reg. No.:
DE26004446
CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining
the CE mark.
Package contents
The Clearaudio swing base is delivered in specially designed packaging to
ensure safe transport. Please retain the original packaging for any future
potential transportation and shipping.
Please see the list below to check the contents of your Clearaudio swing base
package.
Pic. 1: Package contents
| 1. | swing base | 3. | Socket head cap screw 3 pcs. M4x16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. | Hex wrench |
(Size: 1.5 / 2 / 3)
| 4| Not shown: User manual
Installation on Unify round base
Please install the appropriate tonearm base on your turntable first.
For Ovation and Performance DC turntables you will need the Unify base (Art.
No. AC031-4, available from your dealer).
Ensure that you set the correct distance of 222mm between platter spindle and
tonearm pivot.
Take the swing base out of the box. Remove the adhesive tape used to secure both parts during transport.
The upper part of the swing base can be put aside for the time being.
Place the lower part of the swing base on the tonearm base, such that the
holes of both bases are aligned.
The arrow on the lower part should point towards the platter (see picture 4).
Use the M4 x 16 screws and the hex wrench #3 (provided) to tighten the lower
part of the tonearm base.
Now you can thread the tonearm cables of the TT5 tonearm through the upper
part of the swing base (not yet assembled) and through the opening of the
assembled lower part and tonearm hole of the chassis (see pic 5).
Insert the foot of the TT5 through both components of the swing base into the
tonearm hole, allowing the upper ring to rest loosely (see pic. 6).
The installation of the swing base is now completed and you are ready to mount
and adjust the TT5 tangential tonearm, following the TT5 user manual.
Once the tonearm has been fully adjusted, you will need to fix the upper part
of the swing base. Here, you can opt for the direction in which the tonearm
will swung out.
If the tonearm is to swing out counterclockwise (to the right), then the upper part of the swing base must be tightened in the position as shown in picture 7b.
If the tonearm is to swing out clockwise (to the rear), then the upper part of the swing base must be screwed in the position as shown in picture 8b.
Now you can tighten the screws of the upper part of the swing base with the hex wrench #2. Finally, re-check all settings again. The TT5 with swing base is now ready to use.
Installation on Unify level base
Please install the appropriate tonearm base on your turntable first. For
a turntable of the Clearaudio Innovation series you will need the Unify base (Art. No. AC030-4, available from your Clearaudio dealer). Ensure that you set the correct distance of 222mm between platter spindle and tonearm pivot.
Take the swing base out of the box.
Remove the adhesive tape used to secure both parts during transport.
The upper part of the swing base can be put aside for the time being.
Place the lower part of the swing base on the tonearm base, such that the
holes of both bases are aligned.
The arrow on the lower part should point towards the platter (see picture 11).
Use the M4 x 16 screws and the hex wrench #3 (provided) to tighten the lower
part of the tonearm base.
Now you can thread the tonearm cables of the TT5 tonearm through the upper
part of the swing base (not yet assembled) and through the opening of the
assembled lower part and tonearm hole of the chassis (see pic 12).
Insert the foot of the TT5 through both components of the swing base into the
tonearm hole, allowing the upper ring to rest loosely (see pic. 13).
The installation of the swing base is now completed and you are ready to mount
and adjust the TT5 tangential tonearm, following the TT5 user manual.
Once the tonearm has been fully adjusted, you will need to fix the upper part
of the swing base. Here, you can opt for the direction in which the tonearm
will swung out.
If the tonearm is to swing out counterclockwise (to the right), then the upper
part of the swing base must be tightened in the position as shown in picture
14b.
If the tonearm is to swing out clockwise (to the rear), then the upper part of the swing base must be screwed in the position as shown in Picture 15b.
Now you can tighten the screws of the upper part of the swing base with the hex wrench #2. Finally, re-check all settings again. The TT5 with swing base is now ready to use.
Installation on other turntables
If your turntable does not have a replaceable tonearm base, we recommed to
contact the manfucaturer of the turntable, in order to get your turntable
professionally prepared for the Clearaudio swing base.
Troubleshooting
First check the possible causes to rule out incorrect operation if you have a
problem with your swing base. Please contact your dealer if the error
persists!
Never try to open the unit and/or repair it yourself, this will void the
warranty!
| Error | Cause | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Swing function without limitation. | The clamping of the tonearm base is | |
| too loose. | Check and adjust the swing base if necessary. | |
| Tonearm height changes during use. | The clamping of the tonearm base is | |
| too loose. | Check and adjust the swing base if necessary. | |
| Tonearm will not swing into desired direction. | The swing base was | |
| installed incorrectly. | Reassemble the swing base again according to the |
instructions.
Tonearm foot does not fit into the swing base .| The clamping
srew has already been screwed in too far.| Loosen the screw to insert the
tonearm.
Technical details
| Material: | Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 136g |
| Outer diameter: | 59mm |
| Inner diameter: | 24.85mm |
| Height: | 26mm |
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]
Handmade in Germany
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
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Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, Germany.