Clearaudio LUI WH 460 Electronic GmbH Professional Power User Manual

Clearaudio LUI WH 460 Electronic GmbH Professional

Specifications

• Intended Use: Tonearm for playing music on turntables
• Operation: Room temperature
• Manufacturer Service: Clearaudio
• WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
• CE Marking: Compliant

Made in Germany

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Before using the tonearm, ensure it is not damaged. Do not connect if damaged, contact the dealer for inspection. Avoid exposing the tonearm to rain or moisture. Do not attempt to repair it yourself to avoid warranty issues.

Intended Use
Use the concept / Verify tonearm only on turntables as per the user manual instructions.

Location of Installation
Avoid direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and high humidity. Keep away from heat sources. Operate at room temperature and away from open flames.

Maintenance
Regularly move the tonearm lift to prevent sticking during playback. Use recommended cleaning products from Clearaudio for maintenance.

Health Information
Listen at a responsible volume to prevent hearing damage.

Service
Manufacturer repair during the guarantee period is recommended. Send for service through the dealer if necessary.

Transport
Use original packaging for transportation to avoid damage. Follow the assembly process in reverse when packing.

Disposal
Dispose of separately from other waste. WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446

CE Marking
The product meets CE marking guidelines.

FAQ

• Q: Can I repair the tonearm myself if it malfunctions?
  

  • A: No, it is recommended to have the tonearm repaired by Clearaudio during the warranty period to avoid voiding the warranty.

• Q: What should I do if I need service outside the warranty period?
  

  • A: Contact your dealer to send the concept / Verify tonearm to Clearaudio for service.

concept / Verify

User manua l

Dear Clearaudio customer,

• Thank you for purchasing the Clearaudio concept / Verify radial tonearm.
• The innovative concept / Verify tonearm is using a friction free magnetic bearing technology and is designed to allow a very comfortable and easy set up.
• Highest demands and Made in Germany, combined with technology and a timeless design enable the best possible sound enjoyment.
• Please read this instruction manual carefully to avoid any damages or loss of warranty.
• This manual will help you for an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long time.
• We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your new Clearaudio concept / Verify tonearm.

Clearaudio electronic GmbH

Safety instructions

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.
• Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.

Intended use

• The concept / Verify is a tonearm for playing music and is intended exclusively for use on turntables.
• Only use the concept / Verify tonearm 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

• 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.

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

Service
The concept / Verify 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 concept / Verify tonearm must be send to Clearaudio through your dealer.

Transport

• Use the original packing material for further transportation of the concept / Verify 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.

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.

List of components

The Clearaudio concept / Verify tonearm is delivered in a customized packing to ensure its safe transport. Please retain the original packaging for any future transportation and shipping.
Please see the list below to check the contents of your Clearaudio concept / Verify tonearm.

Additional counterweight: 35.75 g

– flat head screw M3 x 8

3.| Hex wrench (#2 /3)

Screw driver

| 7.| Without picture

Warranty card, Clearaudio Quality Card, user manual, return delivery note

4.| Screws

• 3x hex screws M4 x 10 (stainless steel)
• 1x grub screw M6 x 8 (stainless steel)

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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.

Mounting the tonearm base

Mounting the tonearm base on the Clearaudio Performance DC or Ovation turntable

• Please check if the correct tonearm base is mounted on your turntable (Pic. 2).
• If the wrong tonearm base is mounted place the turntable on the edge of a table or similar surface to gain access to the tonearm base from below.
• Remove the tonearm base by loosening the six M4 x 35mm screws with a hex wrench on the bottom side of the clamping ring.
• Exchange the tonearm base and loosely tighten the screws to keep the tonearm base rotatable. Please ensure the perfect location of the base.

Mounting the clamping ring on another manufacturers’ turntables

• Drill three holes into the turntable chassis to mount the aluminium clamping ring.
• Use the measurements given in the drawing template below to ensure the correct position of the three holes (Pic. 3).
• Use a 3.3mm drill for this step. After you have drilled the three holes, thread the holes using an appropriate tap cutter. If the material of the turntable chassis is not suitable for threading, please use a 4.5mm drill for the holes. In this case, you will need longer screws with nuts to fit the tonearm base.

Please note that this image is not true to scale.

Pic. 3: Drilling template for mounting the tonearm base on a other manufacturers‘ turntable

Mounting the concept / Verify tonearm

• Take the clamping ring and place it on the recess in the tonearm base.

• Now you can attach the clamping ring to the tonearm base with the 3 supplied M4 x 10 screws.

• Make sure that the side hole of the clamping ring remains accessible (see Pic. 4).

• First insert the tonearm cable and then the tonearm foot of the concept / Verify tonearm into the hole of the clamping ring (Pic. 5).

• Now fix the tonearm with the screws and the hex wrench. Do not over-tighten for later adjustments (Pic. 6)!

Adjustment of the distance between spindle and pivot point

• We recommend to use the Clearaudio alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC, also available from www.analogshop.de) for the exact setting of the tonearm pivot point.
• Make sure that the distance between spindle and the pivot point of the tonearm is exactly 222mm. You can adjust the distance by rotating the tonearm base.
• Please tighten the tonearm base and check the measurement again after adjustment.

Adjustment of the tonearm

The following settings require to mount the cartridge on the headshield. Always follow the cartridge manufacturer’s instructions.
Leave the stylus protector on your cartridge to avoid any damages!

Now you can connect the respective signal cable with the matching color pins of the cartridge.
Please note the following colour coding:

• Red: right channel / R+

• Green: right channel / R

• White: left channel / L+

• Blue: left channel / L

• Connect the pins of your cartridge to the jacks of the headshell or tonearm cable, taking care not to use too much force.

• Use suitable precision pliers or tweezers for assistance if necessary.

Adjustment of the VTA

• The tonearm remains loose in the clamping ring and is not screwed tight. Now place a record or the Clearaudio alignment gauge (Art. No. AC005/IEC) on the turntable and remove the stylus protector from your cartridge.
• Make sure the tracking force is roughly adjusted to avoid damage to the cartridge.
• Please be extremely careful during the following steps!
• Never move the cartridge in the alignment gauge while it is lowered.
• Use the lift to lower the tonearm and check if the tonearm tube is parallel to the platter.
• The tonearm tube should not touch the lift bracket, but the needle must rest on the record or the alignment gauge.
• Put the tonearm tube back in the rest position if the tonearm tube is not parallel and shows a slight incline.
• Now carefully lower/raise the entire tonearm in the clamping ring until the tonearm tube is parallel to the platter.
• Hand-tighten the clamping ring while the tonearm is in this position.
• Put the tonearm back in the rest position holder and add the stylus protector if the position is still correct.

Alignment and adjustment of the cartridge

• Use the adjustment template, included in the scope of the delivery for the final tonearm and cartridge adjustment.

• Place it directly on the turntable (without record) and align it with the arrow pointing toward the tonearm pivot point (Pic. 10).

• Take the tonearm out of the rest position and align it in the area of the cross lines.

• Lower the tonearm and check the alignment.

• The cartridge body must be aligned in the template grid and the needle tip should be located in the cross lines.

• Also, the side and front edges of the housing have to be parallel to the grid lines.

• To correct the adjustment, loosen the screws of the cartridge to move the cartridge in the headshell.

• Re-check the setting again after you have tightened the screws.

Adjustment of the tracking force
Turn the counter weight at the end of the tonearm to increase or lower the tracking force. Caution: Please hold the tonearm tube while rotating the counterweight to avoid any damages.

• Red arrow (to the end of the tonearm)
  = lower tracking force -> turn the counter weight anti-clockwise (left)

• Green arrow (to the beginning of the tonearm)
  = more tracking force -> turn the count weight clockwise (right)

Please follow the instructions of the respective cartridge manufacturer.

We recommend using the Clearaudio „Weight Watcher touch“ digital cartridge scale (Art. No. AC163, also available at www.analogshop.de) for the correct setting.

Adjustment of the azimuth

• The azimuth is the angle of the cartridge stylus to the record surface. Viewed from the front, the cartridge needle has to be vertical to the record.
• Please note: The azimuth is already set at the factory.
• Lower the cartridge onto the record surface and check the position of the needle if you still want to optimize the azimuth.
• Please proceed as following to change the azimuth:
• Loosen the screw (hex wrench #2) on the bottom side of the tonearm tube near the headshell. Now you can adjust the azimuth by turning the headshell in the tonearm tube.
• Carefully tighten the small hex screw again without changing the previously selected position.
• We recommend the “Mini Level Gauge” from Clearaudio (Art.No.: AK001; also available from www.analogshop.de) to check the adjustment.

Adjustment of the anti-skating

• The anti-skating is already preset by Clearaudio.
• Use the adjusting screw on the underside of the tonearm to adjust the anti-skating. This setting is marked with a line on your tonearm (viewed from below).

You can change the anti-skating as follows

• Turn clockwise (max. 5 turns) = stronger anti-skating
• Turn counterclockwise (max. 5 turns)  = weaker anti-skating

We recommend the Clearaudio Trackability Test Record available from www.analogshop.de or from your specialist retailer for a professional and perfect anti-skating setting.

The tonearm adjustment is now complete.

• We recommend to re-check all settings again and correct them if necessary before connecting the tonearm to your phono pre-amplifier.
• We hope you enjoy your new concept / Verify tonearm.
• Your Clearaudio team

Troubleshooting

• First check the possible causes to rule out incorrect operation if you have a problem with your concept / Verify 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!

many helpful 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 greasy 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

Construction details:| Radial tonearm,

with friction free magnetic bearing technology.

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Material:| Aluminium (silver), tonearm tube made of black aluminium ( concept ) or silver carbon ( Verify ).
Cartridge balance range:| 2.5g – 17.0g
Overhang:| 17.56mm
Total length:| 305.00mm
Effective length:| 239.56mm
Mounting distance (tonearm pivot to spindle):| 222.00mm
Offset angle:| 24.16°
Wiring:| 1.1m Clearaudio Direct Wire PLUS terminated with RCA.
Weight:| concept : approx. 450g (incl. counterweight)

Verify : approx. 440g (incl. counterweight)

Manufacturer’s warranty:| 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 of purchase.

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
• info@clearaudio.de

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 consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, Germany.
• 2024

References

• clearaudio analogshop
• art.no
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