Aesthetix Audio ABCD1 Cartridge Demagnitizer Owners Manual

							
 
      
 
 
 
   
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Congratulations! 
 
You have purchased a remarkable audio accessory capable of dramatically improving phono playback.  It 
should provide you with years of reliability and better sound. 
 
Description: 
The ABCD-1 works on the principle of demagnetization similar to a tape head degausser. A fixed high 
frequency signal is gradually increased from zero amplitude up to a maximum level where it is maintained for 
a fixed length of time.  The signal is then gradually  reduced in amplitude to zero again.  Differing from other 
cartridge demagnetizers, the ABCD-1 signal is a ve ry pure sine wave with ultra low distortion. 
 
Operation: 
Place the ABCD-1 close to your preamplifier or phono stage inputs.  This will eliminate the need to change 
the routing of your phono leads.  Disconnect both left  and right phono leads from you preamplifier.  Connect 
both of the phono leads to the cartridge demagnetizer.   Turn the Demagnetizer’s power on.  Depress the 
“activate” button.  The activate LE D will illuminate.  Wait until the activate LED extinguishes.  The phono 
leads may now be disconnected from the demagnetizer and reattached to your system.  The Demagnetizer’s 
power should now be turned off. 
 
Frequency: 
The Demagnetizer should be used as often as needed.   A muddied soundstage and/or tubby bass are a sure 
indication that a cartridge needs to be demagnetized.  Once  per week or before a critical listening session 
are good times to use your ABCD-1. 
 
Tips: 
1)  In our experience, both phono leads  should be connected at the same time for best results.  However, 
connecting only one phono lead at a time may provi de a greater enhancement.  The only way to know is 
to try it! 
2)   Performing the demagnetization multiple times may also bring about a further improvement.  Again, the  only way to know for any particular cartridge and system is to try it. 
 
Battery Replacement: 
Complement: Two 9v batteries. 
Procedure:  Remove the four screws securing the top cove r to the chassis.  Carefully lift off the top cover.  
Note the orientation of the batteries-the terminal side s should be toward the front (switch) side of the unit. 
 
Remove the two batteries from their holders.  Carefully disconnect the battery snaps from the batteries and 
dispose of the old batteries.  Reconnect the battery  snaps to the new batteries.  It does not matter which 
snap is connected to which battery.   Place the batteries in the holders.  Replace top cover using care not to 
pinch any wires.  Reinstall the four screws. 
  
						

							
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90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
(3 Year optional extended service contract) 
 
 
 
1.  Aesthetix warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and 
workmanship, subject to the conditions herein set forth, for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase by the original 
purchaser. If the purchaser registers the unit with Aesthetix by mailing in the warranty card, together with a copy of the 
bill of sale, within 14 days of the date of purchase, said  purchaser will be registered for an extended service contract. 
The extended service contract extends the 90 days to a period of 3 years from the date of purchase by the original 
purchaser or no later than 4 years from the date of shipment  to the authorized Aesthetix dealer, whichever comes first. 
 
2. CONDITIONS 
  This warranty is subject to the follo wing conditions and limitations.  The warranty is void and inapplicable if 
the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owners manual, abused or 
misused, damaged by accident or  neglect or in being transported, or the def ect is due to the product being repaired or 
tampered with or modified by anyone other than Aesthetix . The product must be packed and returned to Aesthetix by 
the customer at his or her sole expense.   A returned product must be accompanie d by a written description of the defect 
and a photocopy of the original purchase  receipt.  This receipt must clearly list model and serial number, the date of 
purchase,  the name and address of the purchaser and authorized dealer and the purchase price.  Aesthetix reserves the 
right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to 
change the prices or specifications of any product without notice or obligation to any person. 
 
3. REMEDY 
  In the event the above product fails to meet the warranty, and the above conditions have been met, the 
purchasers sole remedy under the limited warranty shall be to  return the product to Aesthetix where the defect will be 
rectified without charge for parts or labor. 
 
4.  LIMITED TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER 
  This warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not be 
transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product. 
 
5.  DURATION OF WARRANTY 
  This warranty expires 90 days after the date of or iginal purchase.  If Aesthetix receives the warranty 
registration card, this period is extended to the third annive rsary of the date of purchase or no later that the fourth 
anniversary of the shipment to the authorized Aesthetix dealer, whichever comes first. 
 
6.   MISCELLANEOUS 
  ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE ABOVE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE 
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.  THE WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY  INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL COSTS OR DAMAGES TO THE PURCHASER .  Some states do not allow limitations on how 
long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above 
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state. 
 
7.    WARRANTY OUTSIDE THE USA 
  Aesthetix has formal distribution in many of the coun tries of the free world, in each country the Aesthetix 
importer has contractually accepted the responsibility for pro duct warranty.  Warranty should normally be obtained 
from the importing dealer or distributor from whom you obtain your product. 
 
 
Aesthetix Audio Corporation 
5220 Gabbert Rd., Suite A♦  Moorpark, CA. 93021 
Phone: (805) 529-9901