audio-technica AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo MC Cartridge User Manual

audio-technica AT-ART1000 Direct Power Stereo MC Cartridge

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Audio-Technica product.
Before using the product, read through this user manual to ensure that you will use the product correctly. Please keep this manual, along with the warranty, for future reference.

Features

Overview
This product is an MC cartridge that utilizes a direct power system that places the moving coil directly on top of the stylus tip. Because of this, it does not suffer
the negative effects to audio quality that stem from the cantilever’s length and material type. Compared to conventional methods that place the moving coil at the
base of the cantilever, this MC cartridge vividly renders even the most subtle sonic details that, up until now, were difficult to produce. This design allows unprecedented high-fidelity reproduction.

  Design details

The coil material used is a 20 μm diameter PCOCC wire, wound eight turns to a diameter of 0.9 mm to create a non-magnetic core coil. This is layered with an ultrathin, 25 μm special film. Despite being a non-magnetic core type, an output voltage of 0.2 mV with a coil impedance of 3 ohms is obtained by placing the coil in the minute 0.6 mm gap of a powerful magnetic circuit. Integrating specifications that leverage the unique features of non-magnetic core type coils and specially designed magnetic circuits creates a three- dimensional sound field with dynamic audio quality and natural clarity.

Body

The base that supports the specialized magnetic circuit and vibration system is made from titanium. The sturdy base is instrumental in providing consistently even playback.
It also works in combination with the cartridge’s hard plastic cover and aluminum housing to disperse resonance that negatively affects the sound quality.

Special line contact stylus and 0.26 mm diameter solid boron cantilever

The stylus tip is a 1.6 × 0.3 mil special line contact stylus type embedded in a 0.26 mm diameter solid boron cantilever, which allows music signals read by the stylus tip to be accurately transmitted to the moving coil.

Package contents

Before using the product, please make sure that you have all the included items. If some items are missing or damaged, contact your local Audio-Technica dealer.

•  Cartridge
•  Case (wooden box)
•  Non-magnetic screwdriver
•  Washer × 2
•  Protector
•  Nut × 2
•  Cartridge installation screws (12 mm × 2, 18 mm × 2)
•  Brush
• PCOCC lead wire set
•  User manual (this manual)
•  Important notification
•  Warranty
• Tracking force information

NOTE:
Accessories for the product are packaged together in the box. Open them as indicated by the arrows in the box.

Safety precautions

•  Keep the plastic bag provided with the product out of the reach of small children and away from open flames to avoid accidents or fire.
•  Keep the product out of the reach of small children to avoid accidents or malfunction.
•  Do not put the product in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight, near heating devices, or in places with high temperatures, high humidity, or high concentrations of dust to avoid malfunction.
•  Do not touch the product’s vibration system to avoid malfunction.
•  Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product to avoid malfunction.
•  Do not subject the product to strong impacts to avoid malfunction.

How to remove the product from the case

1.  Raise the product and imitation headshell so that the product is pointed upward.
2.  Rotate the imitation headshell 90 degrees and pull it upward.
3. Using the non-magnetic screwdriver provided, remove the product from the imitation headshell.
   When doing this, be extremely careful not to damage the vibration system of the product.

NOTE:

The product can be stored in the case with an Audio-Technica headshell mounted.

CAUTION:

• The case for the product is made of wood, so be careful not to store it in the following environments to avoid deformation, discoloration, or other damages:
– Hot and humid -Exposed to UV rays (sunlight and fluorescent lights)

Name of each part

Become familiar with each part before using the product.

How to remove/mount the protector

The protector is mounted at the time of purchase.

How to remove

1.  Place your finger on the tip of the protector and push upward.

  How to mount

1.  Align the protrusion on the product with the protrusion on the back of the protector.
2. Press the tip of the protector until it clicks.

NOTE: Make sure to mount the protector when storing the product in the case.

How to use

The product is extremely delicate. Handle it with sufficient care.

1. Mount the product onto your headshell.
   • Mount the cartridge with the protector on to avoid damaging the vibration system.
   • Temporarily tighten the screws.
   • A headshell is unnecessary when attaching the product to an integrated tone arm. Attach it directly to the tone arm.

2. Connect the lead tips, noting output polarity.
   • Connect headshell lead tips to the product output terminals of the same color. If a lead tip is loose, flatten it out slightly and reconnect it to the output terminal.
   • Never apply heat (from solder, etc.) to the output terminals.

3. Remove the protector from the product.
   For details, refer to “How to remove/mount the protector” on p. 8.

4.  Determine the correct position for installing the product (adjust overhang).
   • Adjust overhang following the instructions in the tone arm’s or phonograph’s user manual. If you are unsure, align the stylus tip to the cartridge originally attached to the tone arm (as shown in the figure).
   • An excessively large gap will impair audio quality, so align within 1 mm, if possible.

5.  Finish tightening screws, making sure there is a balance between left and right.

6. Adjust tracking force.
   • Due to the construction of the product, each unit varies in standard tracking force. If the proper tracking force is not used, the coil will not properly position itself with the magnetic circuit, and thereby degrade output voltage and channel separation. Always make sure to adjust to the proper tracking force before using.
   • Confirm the tracking force for the product in the separate form “Tracking force information.”

7. Adjust arm height.
   • Adjust the height so that the bottom surface of the headshell and the record surface are parallel, as seen from the side. An improper arm height may cause the body of the product to make contact with the record and could impair audio quality or damage the record.
   • Depending on the tone arm/turntable being used, you may not be able to adjust arm height.

8. Adjust anti-skating.
   If the anti-skating of the tone arm is not properly adjusted, the channel balance will be degraded. Follow the instructions in the arm’s or phonograph’s user manual and be sure to make the proper adjustments for the product.

NOTE:

You need a transformer, head amplifier, or standalone phono equalizer to connect to a preamplifier/amplifier. If the preamplifier/amplifier has a phono input (MC position), it may be used as it is. However to fully take advantage of this product’s audio quality, using a step-up transformer (sold separately), head amplifier (sold separately), or phono equalizer (sold separately) is recommended. For connection instructions, refer to the user manual of the equipment you are connecting.

Care

To properly care for the product, observe the following precautions.

•  Keep the stylus tip clean at all times.
•  Use the brush provided to remove dirt and dust on the stylus tip. Do not use anything except the brush provided. If you use a commercially available brush with long bristles, you may scratch the coil or leader line, causing damage.
•  A stylus cleaner (sold separately) is recommended to remove stubborn dirt.
•  Before using the product, cleaning the record with a record cleaner (sold separately) is recommended.
•  When the product is removed from the arm, do not forget to attach the protector and store the product away from the amplifier and other heat sources and magnetic materials.
•  Store the product in a cool and dry area to avoid high temperature and high humidity.
•  A brush is included in the case. When not in use, store the brush in the case.

Cleaning the stylus tip

Make sure not to use the brush on the cantilever. The leader lines to the coils run along the surface of the cantilever and may be severed by the brush. Always move the brush in the direction in which the record rotates.

When using a cleaning solution (sold separately) that contains alcohol compounds, apply a small amount of the solution to the brush and clean only the stylus tip. Do not clean with the stylus tip turned upward. If the cleaning solution accidentally drips and comes into contact with the coils, it may cause damage.

Cartridge rebuild program

To protect against damage to the cantilever and wear to the stylus tip of this product, we offer a paid service for Cartridge Rebuild Program.
This program provides the replacement of the whole assembly including stylus tip, cantilever, coils, and rubber dampers. For complete details about this program, please visit the program’s website at https://www.audio- technica.co.jp/excellence/AT-ART1000/support/en/ or contact your local Audio- Technica Service Center.

Please be aware that this program may be discontinued without prior notice, depending on the availability of spare parts or the amount of time that has passed since the product has been discontinued.

Frequency and separation characteristics

Dimensions

Specifications

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