EAT C-Major Manuale utente
Operating Manual
C-Major Turntable
European Audio Team
Version 2.0
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Dear Music Lover,
Important:
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to sensitive parts.
Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device was damaged in
transit. If you are missing parts or if the unit is damaged, please do not operate and contact your
dealer.
Throughout the manual, this symbol will alert you to potential hazards for the user or
the unit, and how to avoid possible misuse.
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Although it may seem like asking for driving directions, please take a few
moments to read all of this manual. It has many helpful tips and ideas on
properly setting up and using your system. We promise that if you take the
time to read and follow these tips you’ll get better system performance and
enjoyment. Please contact your dealer if you require additional assistance.
European Audio Team
Prague, Czech Republic
Manufactured by Imported in the USA by VANA, Ltd
Lake Grove, NY
(631) 246-4412 vanaltd.com
The C-Major incorporates an array of features that contribute to its audiophile
performance:
1. Proprietary ultra low noise AC motor and high precision frequency DC-driven AC generator for
speed stability. The motor is fixed on the main chassis. The tonearm and platter are mounted on a
separate suspended chassis, constructed by a sandwich of carbon fibre and MDF.
2. The sandwich platter with TPE damping and vinyl platter mat sits on top of a belt-holding sub-
platter and both are constructed from an aluminum magnesium alloy sitting on a bronze bearing.
3. The C-Note Carbon Alloy tonearm features a hybrid Cardan/unipivot design made from carbon
fibre with copper internal cable combines all advantages of a unipivot arm with a Cardan design.
The Cardan bearing for horizontal movement has been optimized for high stability, ease of use,
and very low friction. It doesn’t wobble like many unipivot designs do, and there is almost no
bearing play in the lateral plane. The Cardan/unipivot bearing is lubricated with a silicon-based
grease that damps tonearm/cartridge resonances by more then 50%.
4. All key features for cartridge alignment and adjustability are available on the tonearm - VTA/SRA,
VTF, azimuth, anti-skate, and a slotted aluminum headshell for overhang and offset angle.
5. The conical thermo-plastic elastomers (TPE) suspension system dampens vibrations.
6. A low-profile sandwich floating chassis made of Carbon an MDF is what gives this table a
"superflat" silhouette..
Congratulations and thank you for choosing European Audio Products. Your
E.A.T. C-Major turntable has been handcrafted and rigorously tested by skilled
technicians at the European Audio Team factory to give you years of
enjoyable, trouble free service.
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Setup
1. Transport screws 7
2. Sub-platter and drive belt installation 7-8
3. Platter installation 8
4. Tonearm assembly
4.1 Cartridge assembly 9
4.2 Counterweight assembly 9
4.3 Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF) 10
4.4 Tonearm output connection 10
4.5 Vertical Tracking Angle setting (VTA) 11
4.6 Azimuth setting 11
4.7 Anti-skating assembly and adjustment 12-13
5. Leveling the turntable 14
6. Using the record clamp, starting the motor, changing the speed 14
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Table of Contents
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Technical specifications
Troubleshooting and Warranty Info
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Packaging layout
Product illustrations and key
The following accessories are in the box:
1. Dust Cover
2. Record Clamp Vinyl Stabilizer and 45 RPM Adaptor
3. 1 mm Allen key for the uni-pivot locking screw
4. 1.5 mm Allen key for azimuth set screws
5. 2 mm Allen key for VTA setting screws and tone arm lift
6. 3 mm Allen key
7. Counter Weight and additional Insert for Counter Weight 6
8. Anti-skating sliding mechanism, support rod, and thread
9. Cartridge Alignment Protractor and Stylus Downforce Gauge
10. Drive Belt and Drive Belt Installation tool
11. (3) Feet
12. Headshell Spacer
13. Platter and Sub Platter
14. Power Supply
15. Syringe of lubricant for main bearing to use after cleaning, if needed
16. 1 pr of White Gloves and Cleaning Cloth
3a. Adjusting the pulley height
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Packaging Layout
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Please do your part to help protect the environment:
Disposal of packaging material
E.A.T. packaging is carefully designed to protect your component from damage in transit
and you are strongly urged to keep the original packaging in order to safely ship or
otherwise transport your turntable in the future.
However, the packaging materials were chosen to be environmentally friendly, so if
you must discard the packaging, please recycle.
Dustcover
Key: Controls, Features and Connections
1. ON/OFF switch
2. Platter with bonded vinyl mat
3. Record clamp
4. Tonearm counterweight
5. Tonearm lift lever
6. Tonearm rest
7. Headshell with finger lift
8. Anti-skating mechanism
9. Floating sub-chassis
10. RCA output with earth connection
11. Power supply connector
12. Motor with motor pulley
13. Drive belt
14. Sub-platter
15. Transport screws x 3
16. Damped adjustable feet
17. Sub-platter brass housing
18. Dustcover hinges
19. Dustcover hinge fasteners
20. Dustcover
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Setup
1. Transport screws
Remove the three transport screws (15) from the carbon part of the chassis before
installing the sub-platter (14), the drive belt (13) and the platter (2).
The transport screws are used to ensure safe shipping and transport, and should
be reinstalled prior to any future shipment or transportation of the turntable.
2. Sub-platter and drive belt installation
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Remove the protective cover from the sub-platter (14). Install the sub-platter (14) and
the drive belt (13) as shown in the following illustrations.
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3. Platter installation
Install the platter (2) on the sub-platter (14).
3a. Adjusting the pulley height
In rare instances, you may have to adjust the pulley height if it taps against the platter:
4.Tonearm assembly
The tonearm includes a combination of Cardan and unipivot bearings, immersed in special
damping fluid. See the next steps to set up your tonearm.
Carefully remove record clamp, platter and drive belt from the turntable.Using a small flathead
screwdriver, loosen the small screw and move the pulley to the desired position.
Tighten the screw back and fit the drive belt, platter and record clamp.
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4.1 Cartridge installation*
Install the cartridge into the aluminum headshell, using the appropriate hardware included
with your cartridge. Connect the cartridge as indicated below:
•White
•Red
•Green
•Blue
left channel L+
right channel R+
right channel R-
left channel L-
For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor provided
with your accessories. If unfamiliar with two-point setup, please refer to your dealer.
4.2 Counterweight assembly
The counterweight has two separate parts:
The first part is the counterweight itself. The second part is an additional insert that enables
optimal balancing of heavier cartridges.
The counterweight without the additional insert can balance cartridges from 5 to 9 g.
(The weight of the counterweight itself is 110 g.)
The counterweight with the additional insert can balance cartridges from 9 to 17 g.
(The weight of the counterweight with the additional insert is 148 g.)
*If you purchased this turntable in a package that included the cartridge, this has already been done for you.
4.3 Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF)
Before setting the Vertical Tracking Force, confirm the exact weight of your cartridge.
Depending on your cartridge weight, determine whether to use the counterweight with or
without the additional insert, in accordance with the specifications above.
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight onto the rear end of the counterweight support rod
as shown in the illustration below. Place the stylus pressure gauge (not supplied) onto the
platter. To set the required VTF, lower the tonearm lift lever as indicated in the illustration
and place the tip of the stylus on the pressure gauge.
As viewed from the headshell, turning the counterweight counterclockwise (moving it in
closer toward the tonearm) increases the VTF, turning clockwise (away from the tonearm)
reduces the VTF. Turn the counterweight appropriately until the VTF shown on the pressure
gauge matches your cartridge’s recommended vertical tracking force specifications.
4.4 Tonearm output connection
Connect the tonearm cable provided with the accessories to the RCA tonearm output that
is located at the rear of the turntable, behind the tonearm. Connect the grounding cable on
the earth connection screw.
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