Clearaudio DOUBLE MATRIX PROFESSIONAL User Manual

User manual

Made in Germany

Version 1.7_13.11.22_E

Double Matrix Professional

Double sided record cleaning machine

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User manual

Dear clearaudio customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
extraordinary product made by Clearaudio.

The cleaning of dirty or used records improves the overall sound quality. This also applies to new vinyl
records as there is often residue left over from the pressing process.

Please read this user manual with great care, to avoid misuse or void of warranty.

Why

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Many analog and music lovers, as well commercial and professional organisations asked us how it is
possible to clean vinyl records both thoroughly and quickly, and if placing the just-cleaned side of the
record on the potentially dirty turntable platter can be avoided during the process.
It is obvious when cleaning large numbers of records, especially under commercial circumstances, that
time is money.

To achieve this goal Clearaudio set about designing a semi-automatic record cleaning machine that
would perfectly clean both LPs and EPs, eliminate any electrostatic charge, without the need to flip the
record over and complete this process within one minute. This required a revolutionary and
outstanding product to be developed. An intensive research and development program led Clearaudio
to achieve not only these criteria but also the additional goals of efficiency, easy-of-use and longevity.
The result is the Clearaudio

Materials and craftsmanship

The Clearaudio
materials and components. The rigid housing is machined from 4.5 mm thick aluminum plates and the
platter is made out of 10 mm thick aluminum. The corner poles, feet and the fluid tank are made out
of very rigid materials. This contributes towards the substantial total weight of approximately 16.5 kg.

The following pages will explain how to operate your Clearaudio record cleaning machine correctly.

We wish you years of satisfaction from your new Clearaudio

Double Matrix Professional

Double Matrix Professional.

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is massively constructed from the highest grade of

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record cleaning machine, an

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Pic. 1: Warning

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Directory

1. Package contents 4

2. Features overview 5

3. Set up 6

4. Operational controls and functions 7

5. Beginning of operation

11

6. Machine maintenance 13

7. Service information 16

8. Technical data 17

Warranty information 18

Important note!

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1. Complete pre-installed

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machine

2. Seal Clamp

3. Filling funnel

4. Power cord

5. 4 pcs. spare microfiber strips

6. 250 ml Pure Groove cleaning fluid

7. Cover for cleaning fluid reservoir

(already installed)

8. Fluid release knob

(already mounted on the rubber tube)

9. Single Adapter

10. Warranty card *

* see page 18 for warranty information.

Pic.2: Package contents

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1. Package contents

The Clearaudio
Carefully remove the record cleaning machine from the packing and place it on a safe and stable
surface.

Please check if the
the blue securing adhesive tape. Any adhesive residue from the tape can be easily rubbed off by hand.

We advise that you keep the original packing to avoid any
unnecessary damage should the machine need to be transported
in the future.

Please check the package contents of your

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is delivered in bespoke packing.

has suffered any damage in transit. Next gently remove

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:

If any of the contents are missing please contact the Clearaudio dealer where you purchased the

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.

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2. Features - overview

Both sides cleaned simultaneously

Due to the sophisticated design of the wash and vacuum arms it is now possible to clean both sides of your
precious vinyl at once.
A sophisticated magnetic mechanism is used to ensure constant brush pressure resulting in more consistent
performance as well as improved speed of use.

Left-right turn switch

The best cleaning results are obtained by cleaning in both directions.

Continuously variable speed regulation

By providing variable speed rotation the dirtiest records can be cleaned at a slower speed preserving both the
microfiber strips and your record.

Cleaning of LPs, EPs and Singles

The

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You even do not need to change the cleaning vacuum arms for the different formats.

Excellent cleaning

The

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cleaning machines do not reach. This is proven by our laboratory measurements.

No platter

The vinyl records are not placed on any potentially dirty surface such as a turntable platter but are supported on
a label-sized platform. The integrated cleaning and vacuum brushes stabilize the vinyl disc during the cleaning
process and the record labels are completely protected both above and below by two of the highly regarded

Clearaudio Seal Clamps.

Cleaning in half of the time

Both sides of any record are cleaned simultaneously reducing cleaning time by at least 50%. Especially in
commercial use, this is an unbeatable advantage.

Integrated filter

To avoid contamination by dust or other particles the Double Matrix Professional has an integrated micro filter
ensuring a long life for the cleaning brushes and your vinyl.

Ease of use

The cleaning process and maintenance procedures are particularly easy and user-friendly.

Perfect cleaning fluid control

Unlike many other machines on the market only the fluid that is required will be dispensed. This is achieved by
two electronically controlled magnetic valves which also ensure that no fluid is able to transfer while vacuuming.

Antistatic brush

The high efficiency antistatic brush completely discharges static and may be used separately from the cleaning
process.

Noise reduction

The

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is able to clean all these formats without any additional accessories.

cleaning process raises the audible improvements to a new level that regular

is acoustically damped for low noise levels during use.

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Pic.3: Rear view

Pic.4: Connection

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3. Set up

Place the
to the weight of the
the
able to withstand temperatures of up to 60°C.

Connect the supplied power cord first to the IEC connector at the rear panel of the

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connector is used and that the voltage is correct. Please refer to the type sticker next to the IEC

connection.
The best results will be achieved when the
between 15°C and 30°C.

3.2 Switch On

Next to the IEC connector is the mains power switch (pic. 4). When the unit is switched on the red
light of the switch is illuminated.

Make sure that the appropriate connector is used and that the voltage is correct!

Now your

Before use please finish reading the complete user manual!

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on a stable surface such as a table or rack. Please note that due

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3.1 Connecting the mains power

then connect it to the power outlet. Please make sure that the appropriate

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the surface could suffer scratches. Please make sure that the surface is

is ready to be used.

it could damage soft surfaces, or through movement of

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is used in a room temperature of

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