Double Matrix Professional Double sided record cleaning machine User manual Made in Germany Hi-Fi Components clearaudio© electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49 9131/40300100 FAX +49 9131/51683 www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de info@clearaudio.de / copyright clearaudio 2013 Version 1.7_13.11.
Double Matrix Professional User manual Dear clearaudio customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new Double Matrix Professional record cleaning machine, an 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.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 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! Pic.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 1. Package contents The Clearaudio Double Matrix Professional is delivered in bespoke packing. Carefully remove the record cleaning machine from the packing and place it on a safe and stable surface. Please check if the Double Matrix Professional has suffered any damage in transit. Next gently remove the blue securing adhesive tape. Any adhesive residue from the tape can be easily rubbed off by hand.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 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.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 3. Set up Place the Double Matrix Professional on a stable surface such as a table or rack. Please note that due to the weight of the Double Matrix Professional it could damage soft surfaces, or through movement of the Double Matrix Professional the surface could suffer scratches. Please make sure that the surface is able to withstand temperatures of up to 60°C. 3.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 4. Operational controls and functions 6 Outlet tube & plug 1 POWER ON/ OFF 5 Antistatic brush Filler hole cover 7 2 Seal record clamp Upper washing arm 4 3 Lower washing arm Guide - screws Operational controls: - POWER - LIQUID - PLATTER (Rotation) - PLATTER SPEED - VACUUM Pic.5: Top view Please familiarize yourself with all the operational controls which are described in detail over the following pages.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 2 Antistatic brush The antistatic brush (Pic. 6) is used to discharge any electrical charge that may be present or that is generated while cleaning. After vacuuming make sure that the record surface is completely dry then place the antistatic brush in position by rotating it clockwise (towards the record). Leave it in place for at least one complete revolution. Pic.
Double Matrix Professional User manual POWER = Starts and stops the Double Matrix Professional LIQUID = Automatically applies fluid via the washing arms PLATTER = Clockwise / counter-clockwise rotation of the platter PLATTER SPEED = Continuously variable speed regulation of the platter for selective cleaning VACUUM = Activate the removal of the fluid 4 Upper and lower cleaning arms The upper and the lower cleaning arms perform the functions of applying the cleaning fluid, cleaning and vacuum drying.
Double Matrix Professional User manual Upper washing arm 90° pivoted Lower washing arm not pivoted Tube adaptor for fluid supply Pic. 10:Washing arm 5 Cover filler hole Using the supplied funnel carefully fill the fluid reservoir with Clearaudio Pure Groove record cleaning fluid. 6 Outlet tube & plug By pulling out the plug you can empty the used cleaning fluid out of the fluid tank (see page 14). 7 clearaudio Seal record clamp The Clearaudio Seal record clamp (pic.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 5. Operation 5.1 Cleaning fluid reservoir filling We recommend only using Clearaudio Pure Groove cleaning fluid for perfect results and for the safety of your records (available from: www.analogshop.de). Attention: Foaming fluid can damage the machine and void the warranty! The cleaning fluid reservoir has a maximum capacity of 0.35 liter. Open the fluid reservoir by removing the round cover. Using the supplied funnel carefully fill the reservoir.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 5.3 Vacuum drying 6. To achieve a perfect result, proper vacuuming is necessary. Press the ‘VACUUM’ button to start the vacuum drying process. 7. When the record is dry always switch off the vacuum first, then pull the upper cleaning arm upwards and swing it back to the left to its rest position. Finally stop the platter using the ‘POWER’ button. Important! The cleaning arm should always be placed back in its rest before stopping the platter.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 6. Machine maintenance 6.1 Changing the microfiber strips This procedure will be easier if you remove the upper cleaning arm. Releasing the upper cleaning arm First take the rubber tube off of the upper cleaning arm (pic. 12, no.1). Now release the positioning screws by turning them counter-clockwise until they stand 5 - 8mm further out of the housing. It is not a problem if you release the screws completely (pic. 12, no.2).
Double Matrix Professional User manual TIPP 6.3 Waste fluid tank The waste fluid tank has a capacity of 0.75 liter, which should allow 100 records to be cleaned before it needs emptying. Of course this depends on the amount of fluid used for each cleaning. If you clean more than 20 records in one day you should also empty the waste fluid tank at the end of that day. 6.4 Draining and cleaning of the waste fluid tank Draining the waste fluid tank Place a suitable container on the floor for the waste fluid.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 7. Warranty information The warranty period for the Double Matrix Professional is two years. You can achieve the extended Clearaudio warranty time of three years, if you fill out the warranty card and send it to the following address within two weeks after purchase: clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str.
Double Matrix Professional User manual 8. Technical Data Construction: The Double Matrix Professional is a bi-directional fully automatic record cleaning machine including vacuum record drying. Weight: approx. 16.5 kg Dimensions (LxWXH) mm: Dimensions (LxWxH) inches: Total height: 410 x 385 x 175 16.14 x 15.16 x 6.89 265 mm / 10.43 inches (incl.
Double Matrix Professional User manual To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty, it is necessary that you fill out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certificate /card back to clearaudio, within two weeks after purchase. Only if the product is returned in it’s original packing clearaudio can provide the warranty of three years. Otherwise clearaudio provides the legal warranty of two years. ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information, contact your local clearaudio distributor.
