Azimuth Optimizer
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1. Measurement MM L CT PHONO ee In the measurement operation AZIMUTA O mode the LED Azimuth glows blue MM MC IR CROSSTALK dB LEVEL mV OdB adjustment headphone volume control Page 5 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 Azimuth Optimizer User Manual Important note Be sure that the volume control of your amplifier s is are set to zero level while doing any connections to the azimuth optimizer unit While using the azimuth optimizer in a system as a phonostage never switch between MM MC mode damage to your loudspeakers could occour 1 Stick the adaquate primary adaptor onto the power supply 2 Connect the power supply to the bushing on the back panel of the Azimuth Optimizer 3 Connect the power supply to the main power the Azimuth Optimizer automatically sets into operation mode MMand Phono Now connect the tonearm cable with the azimuth optimizer and for playback with the music reproduction system 4 Choose the relevant operation mode according to your cartridge type MMor MC You can now start with the measurement when all connections have been done correctly 5 Place the clearaudio trackability test record scope of delivery onto the turntable platter facing side 1 up Track 1 3 of the test record are necessary to adjust and verify the azimuth adjustment Track 1 Signal left channel 1kHz 0dB 8cm s peak Track 2 Signal right channel 1kHz 0dB 8cm s pea2. 0dB 8cm s Peak Track 2 Signal right channel 1kHz 0dB 8cm s Peak Track 3 Signal mono horizontal 1kHz 0dB 11 3cm s Peak INPUT LEFT INPUT RIGHT Connect with the tonearm of the Connections at the back panel record player OUTPUT LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT INPUT LEFT INPUT RIGHT OUTPUT LEFT OUTPUT RIGHT OBO ince Loving Music crowo POWER SUPPLY CE Connect the grounding cable of DC 24 VOLT the tonearm POWER SUPPLY Connect the power supply 24 V type FW75550 24 Connect with the preamplifier Page 4 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 Azimuth Optimizer User Manual Loving music Operating elements of the Azimuth Optimizer Button MM MC Switches the input sensitivity ampflification Position MM 40dB Position MC 60dB Input impedance Capacity MM 47kOhm 220pF MC 4000hm 220pF the input impedance is adjusted automatically clearaudio Loving Music Button L R Switches to the signal carrying channel of the test record azimuth optimizer Button Crosstalk Activates the operation mode Crosstalk Button Level pushing the button Level will in combination with the test record show the output voltage of your cartridge in the display in mV Pushing both buttons Level and Crosstalk simultaneous the main operation mode switches R L uc O ro O azmu between Phono and
3. Azimuth Optimizer User Manual eas eas eas A Ns e hi clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 eS Azimuth Optimizer Loving music SC Manual Dear clearaudio customer you have purchased a truly high end product made by clearaudio electronic Germany These operating instructions provide valuable advice for the correct use of the Azimuth Optimizer Thank you for choosing a clearaudio product CE mark C The clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer is conform to the EMC regulations Summary 1 Scope of delivery 3 2 Functional description 4 3 Description of operating elements 5 5 Measurement operation 6 7 Tecnical specification 7 Warranty informations 8 Page 2 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 Loving music 1 Scope of delivery Azimuth Optimizer User Manual The clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer has left our factory in a safe packing that has been designed for this product We recommend to store this original packing and to use this packing in case of any transportation Please prove if the below listed parts has been enclosed 1 Azimuth Optimizer Unit Power Supply this wide scope poer supply enables worldwide usage Power supply adaptors 1 x US 1 x 3 Clearaudio Trackability Test Record UK 1 x Europe 5 User Manual Warranty amp Registration Card Page 3 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 Azimuth Optimizer User Manual Loving music Functional d
4. chio Sono inoltre esclusi dalla garanzia gli interventi inerenti l installazione e l allacciamento agli impianti di alimentazione Gli apparecchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri di Assistenza Autorizzati Le spese ed i rischi di trasporto sono a carico del cliente La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilit per danni diretti o indiretti provocati dalla inosservanza delle prescrizioni di installazione uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ESPANOL GARANTI A Para obtener informaci n acerca de la garantia p ngase en contacto con su distribuidor clearaudio GUARDE SU RECI BO DE COMPRA Su recibo de compra es su prueba permanente de haber adquirido un aparato de valor Este recibo deber guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga en contacto con clearaudio IMPORTANTE Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia el usuario tiene la responsabilidad de demonstrar cuando efectu la compra En este caso su recibo de compra ser la prueba apropiada Page 8 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007
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6. escription The Azimuth the vertical position of the cartridges diamond is predominantly influencing the channel balance the frequency response as well as the cross talk between both channels of your cartridge The optical control of the azimuth adjustment is not sufficient and precise enough to ensure an accurate azimuth adjustment The exact azimuth could be determined only when using an adaquate measurement instrument like the clearaudio Azimuth Optimizer The Azimuth Optimizer is measuring the cross talk from the left to the right channel and vice versa In the ideal case when the azimuth is adjusted accurately both measurement results are identical Additional you can measure the output voltage of your cartridge by using the operation mode Level To use this operation mode it is necessary to set the input sensitivity to the MM mode Furthermore there is a High End phono preamplifier build in as well so that you are able to check the sonical result of the correct adjustment in your music reproduction system An integrated head phone amplifier makes a mobile use of the Azimuth Optimizer possible All headphones with an impedance between 100 ohms and 600 ohms can be used The clearaudio trackability record Art No LPT 43039 is necessary to perform the measurements and is included the scope of delivery For the measurements the following tracks of the trackability test record are required Track 1 Signal left channel 1kHz
7. ge 7 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 Azimuth Optimizer User Manual Loving music WARRANTY For warranty information contact your local clearaudio distributor RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEI PT 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 FRAN S GARANTI E Pour des informations sur la garantie contacter le distributeur local clearaudio CONSERVER L ATTESTATI ON D ACHAT L attestation d achat est la preuve permanente d un achat de valeur La conserver en lieu sur pour s y reporter aux fins d obtention d une couverture d assurance ou dans le cadre de correspondances avec clearaudio IMPORTANT Pour l obtention d un service couvert par la garantie il incombe au client d tablir la preuve de l achat et d en corroborer la date Le re u ou la facture constituent des preuves suffisantes DEUTSCH GARANTI E Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren clearaudio Handler HEBEN SIE I HRE QUI TTI NG GUT AUF Die Quittung dient Ihnen als bleibende Unterlage fur Ihren wertvoll
8. k Track 3 Signal mono horizontal 1kHz 0dB 11 3cm s peak Start your measurement with the left channel Track 1 Therefore choose the operation mode L by pushing the button L R Calibrate the value shown in the display to O dB by using the control unit in the front panel When you now push and hold the Crosstalk button the LED CT will glow and the channel mode switches to R channel The now displayed value shows the cross talk in dB Keep this value in mind and repeat the measurement in the same way with the right channel Track 2 Now compare both measurement values with each other When both values are equal the azimuth adjustment is accurate If the values differ from each other you need to re adjust the azimuth of your cartridge according to the table below and repeat the measurement until both values are equal Before measuring the cross talk it is important to adjust the signal carrying channel to 0dB Follow these advises to adjust the azimuth measurement Left channel Right channel Direction of display display cartridge rotation L R Track 1 0 30dB Azimuth is O K R L Track 2 30dB 0 L R 0 35dB Rotate cartridge R L 25dB 0 clockwise L R 0 25dB Rotate cartridge R L 35dB 0 counterclockwise Page 6 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2007 a Loving music Note Azimuth Optimizer User Manual The measurement values in the tab
9. le are only used as examples and can be different depending on the type of cartridge Obtain the output voltage of your cartridge with the Azimuth Optimizer while using track 3 of the test record Therefore set the operation mode into MM and hold the button Level The value now shown in the display is the output voltage of your cartridge in mV Tecnical Specification Operating Voltage In and Outputs Phono unit Amplification Channel separation Distortion factor THD N Input impedance Capacity Output impedance Frequency response RIAA Headphone output Amplification Headphone impedance Connection Measurement unit Indication range Rumpelfilter Dimensions H x W xD Weight 24V DC stabilisated with power supply Input 100 240V 47 63Hz RCA sockets unsymmetrically MM 40dB MC 60dB gt 80dB lt 0 01 1kHz MM 47kOhms 220pF MC 4000hms 220pF 1000hms 20Hz 70kHz 3dB RIAA 0 5dB deviation 10dB 100 600 Ohm 6 3 mm bushing 50 bis 6dB Genauigkeit 0 2dB Gauge measurement up to max 19 99mV ab 200Hz transconductance 12dB per octave valid only for right channel when unit is in measurement use 47 x 102 x 190mm Azimuth Optimizer 750g Power supply 150g clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel Phone 49 0 1805 059595 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de ENGLISH Pa
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