Clearaudio double matrix professional SONIC User Manual

User manual
Bedienungsanleitung

© clearaudio

electronic GmbH, 2018/05 Made in Germany

double matrix professional SONIC

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Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your

double matrix professional SONIC

, a high-performance

product made by Clearaudio.
Keeping your vinyl records scrupulously clean improves their sound quality. It is equally important

to clean new vinyl records, because the pressing process often leaves behind surf ace residues. The
integrated sonic cleaning technology of the Clearaudio

double matrix professional SONIC

will ef-

fectively remove all such contaminants from the grooves of your records.

Please read these instructions carefully to ensure correct operation and to achieve the
best possible cleaning results.

Components and processing

The Clearaudio

double matrix professional SONIC

is built using the highest quality components
and is designed for intensive and continuous use. The chassis, cleaning, vacuum and antistatic
arms, as well as the

Seal record clamp

are machined from solid aluminium. The chassis is lined with

acoustic damping pads to keep operational noise to a minimum.

Our quality standard is reected in a warranty of 3 years, provided that the completed warranty card

is returned to us within 14 days of purchase.
We thank you for your purchase and hope you enjoy using your new

double matrix professional

SONIC.

Available Accessories:

Dustcover for

double matrix professional

SONIC

(AC143)

Pure Groove Cleaning Fluid

(AC048)
Available in dierent sizes.

Replacement microber strips for

double matrix professional SONIC

(AC062/DMPS)

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Contents

1. Package contents ................................................................... 4

2. Features overview of the

double matrix professional SONIC

......................................... 5

3. Setup of the

double matrix professional SONIC

.................... 6

4. Operating elements ................................................................ 7

5. Functions ................................................................................ 8

6. Initial start-up ........................................................................ 9

7. Maintenance ........................................................................... 10

8. Points to note ......................................................................... 11 - 12

9. Service .................................................................................... 12

10. Technical data ...................................................................... 13

Warranty information ................................................................ 26 - 33

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1. Package contents

The Clearaudio

double matrix professional SONIC

is delivered in bespoke packaging designed

specically for the product.

Ensure that the packaging has no external damage, such as shipping damage.
Please retain the packaging, as only the original packaging provides the necessary protection and

stability during any subsequent transportation.

Please check the contents of you’re newly purchased

double matrix professional SONIC

record cleaning machine for completeness:

1. Fully assembled record cleaning machine

2. Seal record clamp

3. Filling funnel

4. IEC connector

(according to country specications)

5. 6 pcs. spare microber stripes

6. 250 ml Pure Groove cleaning uid

7. Cap for cleaning uid reservoir

(mounted on the lling opening)

8. Tube plug

(mounted on the drain tube)

9. Single adapter

10. Hex wrench #5

11. Warranty card

12. Quality control card

In the event of an incomplete delivery, please contact the relevant Clearaudio dealer

immediately.

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2. Features overview of the

double matrix professional SONIC

• Integrated sonic – vibrating cleaning elements

Deep cleaning of pressing residues and persistent dirt deep within the record groove

• Cleans LPs, EPs and singles

•

Simultaneous cleaning of both sides

Ecient and eective cleaning of both sides of a record in a single washing program.

• Manual operation

Set your own cleaning parameters.

•

Bi-directional rotation

For enhanced cleaning performance you can change the direction of the rotation

•

Variable speed regulation

During manual operation, select the desired speed to receive the best cleaning result.

• LED level indication

Shows the uid level in the internal cleaning uid reservoir.

•

Adaptive cleaning brush

The cleaning brushes automatically adjust for dierent thickness and sizes of record.

• Seal record clamp
Ensures that the record is held rmly during the cleaning process and protects the record label

from uid damage.

• Auto mode

A fully automated cleaning program suitable for most record cleaning situations.

• Super clean mode

A fully automated cleaning program for records that need an extra thorough clean.

• ECO mode

A shortened cleaning program.

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3. Setup of the

double matrix professional SONIC

Take the already assembled

double matrix professional SONIC

record cleaning machine from its

packaging. Set it on a stable and horizontal surface (such as a desk or rack).

Please note that due to the weight of the record cleaning machine, the feet of the device can cause
marks on soft surfaces. Due to the warm air outlet on the bottom of the

double matrix professional

SONIC

, the surface on which it rests should be heat resistant to a minimum of 60°C.

3.1 Connect to the mains supply

To avoid using an additional extension cable, place the

double matrix professional SONIC

within 2

metres of an electrical wall outlet.

Connect the supplied mains cable rst to the IEC socket on the back of the

double matrix professi-

onal SONIC

, and then to the electrical wall outlet. Press the switch on the IEC socket and position

it to “I”.

Using the funnel supplied, ll the cleaning uid reservoir with cleaning uid. Pay careful attention to
the uid level LED indicator to avoid over-lling. For best results we recommend using Clearaudio

Pure Groove

cleaning uid. Close the cleaning uid reservoir with the cap.

Now the

double matrix professional SONIC

is ready for use. Please read the whole user manual

before cleaning your rst record.

Note: Voltages are referenced to EU countries with 230V mains power.

In other countries the mains voltage and frequency may vary (e.g. USA 115V/60Hz.)
The correct operating voltage can be found on the back of the device on the product
information label (Fig. 1).

The mains cable supplied should be of the type appropriate for your country. Please ensure that the
mains voltage of your country also matches the mains voltage of the device. This information is also

on the product information label (see above). If it does not match, contact your Clearaudio dealer.

Pic. 1: Product information label on the back

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4. Operating elements

Please familiarise yourself with each of the operating elements shown above, which are described
in detail on the following pages.

1

8

7

65

4

32

10

9

13

12

11

14

1

Automatic / Superclean start / ECO mode

8

Antistatic arm

2

Manual platter rotation on & o /
Automatic o

9

IEC socket with power switch

3

Cleaning uid application

10

Drain tube with sealing plug

4

Rotational direction selection

11

Cleaning uid reservoir lling cap

5

Rotational speed adjust

12

Cleaning uid reservoir level indication
LEDs

6

Vacuum drying on / o

13

Cleaning & vacuum arm

7

Seal

record clamp

14

Removeable microber stripes

Pic. 2: View from above

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5. Functions

5.1 Automatic cleaning

• Automatic / Superclean / Eco mode

The “Auto” button has a multifunction. Pressing it once gives “Automatic mode”. Pressing it

twice in quick succession starts the “Superclean mode”, indicated by slow ashing of the blue
LED ring that surrounds the button. The third program is the ECO mode. If you hold the

button “Auto” for three seconds, you will start this program (indicated through the fast

ashing ring of the button “Auto”).
If the respective cleaning program (Auto mode / Super Clean / ECO mode) is nished, the
blue ring of the button will ash short and constant. You can cancel every automatic mode

by pressing the button “Power” shortly.

5.2 Manual cleaning

• Power

Starts the platter rotating and switches on the sonic cleaning function.

• Liquid

Press to apply cleaning uid to the upper and lower sides of the record.

• Platter

Press to change the platter’s rotational direction.

• Platter Speed

Turn to adjust the platter rotation speed.

• Vacuum

Activates the suction drying process while also stopping the sonic cleaning function.

5.3 Automatic and manual cleaning

• Antistatic brush

The antistatic brush arm is used to discharge any static
that is generated during the drying process.
After completion of the automatic programs or manual
cleaning, the dry record should pass the antistatic brush

at least for 2-3 full rotations. Turn the antistatic arm

above the record to the outer point. The record will start
to turn and the constructed static will derived.

The antistatic function can only be activated with opened
suction arm.

After 2-3 full rotations, turn the antistatic arm back to the start position. The rotation of the record

ends automatically.

• LED level indicator

Shows the level of cleaning uid currently in the reservoir (0% to 100%).

Pic. 3: Turning the antistaic unit

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6. Initial start-up

Filling the cleaning uid reservoir

Place the funnel supplied into the lling hole (Pic. 2, No. 11, page 7) and ll the uid reservoir with

the

Pure Groove

cleaning uid provided (max. 0.4 l).

Pay attention to the LED level indicator so as not to over-ll. For eective cleaning we recommend

using only Clearaudio

Pure Groove

cleaning uid (available at www.analogshop.de).

Opening the cleaning and vacuum arm and placing the record

Lift the upper cleaning arm and swing it to the left to open the cleaning and vacuum assembly.

Turn the knob of the Seal record clamp anticlockwise to release the clamp then place the record to

be cleaned on the label-sized platter. Now put the

Seal

record clamp back on the spindle and press

down gently while rotating the knob clockwise to secure the record in position and create a seal to

protect the record label from uid damage.

Closing the cleaning and vacuum unit

Now you can swing the upper cleaning arm to the right to close the cleaning and vacuum assembly.

Automatic cleaning

The new features of the

double matrix professional SONIC

“Auto”, “Superclean” and “ECO mode”

provide fully automatic and ecient cleaning (see function 5.1, page 8). You only have to manually

activate the antistatic brush.

Manual cleaning

To set your own parameters for the cleaning process manually:

- After you have placed and xed the record with the

Seal

record clamp, close the cleaning and

vacuum assembly.

- Press the “Power” button to start the sonic cleaning function and rotation of the record.

- Press the “Liquid” button to apply cleaning uid to the record. Holding down the button for
longer applies more uid. Adjust this according to the desired quantity of cleaning uid.

- After about 3 or 4 rotations, change the platter direction by pressing the “Platter” button.
We recommend 3 or 4 turns in each direction. By turning the “Platter Speed” knob you can
vary the rotational speed to further ne tune the cleaning process.

- Once you are happy with the cleaning, press the “Vacuum” button. This will stop the sonic

cleaning function and start the vacuum drying process. After about 3 or 4 rotations, when the
record is visibly dry, switch o the suction by pressing the “Vacuum” button again.

- Press the “Power” button to stop the record rotation.

- Open the suction arm. Now start the antistatic function (see 5.3, page 21). After completion

of the antistatic function the manual cleaning is complete and you can remove your record.

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