A specification and guide for vinyl and accessories

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions from customers about a vinyl.
[Reference From] Nagaoka Trading Co., Ltd.
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https://www.nagaoka.co.jp/support/faq.html


・Please clean the vinyl.
Dust on a vinyl or static electricity may cause noise.
Spray the record cleaning spray on the vinyl, and wipe with “ARJANTO”.

Products used:
■Clear Tone (SP-558)
■Stat Van (SP-562)
■Cleanup (SP-601)
■Arjanto (CL120)
* If there is a lot of dust or oil stains, wash vinyl using a label protector or something similar by cleaner.

●Clean the stylus tip.
If dirt is attached to the tip of the stylus, noise will be generated, and cause damage to a vinyl.
Clean the stylus tip using “HIGH CLEAN”.

Products used:
■High Clean (AM-801/2)

・Please clean a vinyl.
Dust on a vinyl may cause the stylus to skip.
・ Clean your vinyl with the cleaning spray and wipe it off with “ARJANTO”.
* If there is a lot of dust or oil stains, wash vinyl using a label protector or something similar by cleaner.

Products used:
■Clear Tone (SP-558)
■Stat Van (SP-562)
■Cleanup (SP-601)
■Arjanto (CL120)
●Clean the stylus tip.
If dirt is attached to the tip of the stylus, it may cause the stylus to skip and it can also cause damage to the vinyl.
Clean the stylus tip using “HIGH CLEAN”.

Products used:
■High Clean (AM-801/2)

●There is a possibility that the stylus tip is worn out.
If the stylus tip is worn out and scrape due to long-term use, it causes stylus skipping and may damage to the vinyl.
In the case of a diamond stylus, please replace new stylus about per 200 hours.

●Is it pertinent to adjust the anti-skating?
Anti-skating is the ability to pull the tone arm toward the outer periphery of the vinyl.
If this adjustment is wrong, it may cause stylus jumping.
Please refer to the specification of your turntable for adjustment methods.
※Anti-skating cannot be adjusted on simple turntable such as portable turntable.

●There are multiple cleaning methods, and we introduce you two types of classic.

・Daily cleaning (before listening, after listening)
(1) Spray the vinyl with cleaning sprays such as “CLEAR TONES“ and “STATBANS”.
(2) Wipe off the dirt along the sound groove with “ARJANTO”.
(3) Remove dirt adhering to “ARJANTO” by a brush on the case.
*TIPS: “CREAN UP (model number: SP-601)” containing antifungal ingredients is recommended for cleaning before back to a cover and storage.

Products used:
■Clear Tone (SP-558)
■Stat Van (SP-562)
■Cleanup (SP-601)
■Arjanto (CL120)

・Cleaning of vinyl with a lot of dirt, vinyl immediately after purchasing used vinyl, etc.
(1) Protect the label with a label protector and wash with a mild detergent.
(2) After rinsing off the neutral detergent thoroughly, wipe off the moisture with a vinyl cleaning cloth before removing the protector.
(3) Use “CLEAR TONE WATER” to remove impurities contained in tap water with “ARJANTO WET”.
(4) Wipe off the “CLEAR TONE WATER” with a cleaning cloth.
(5) Play the vinyl at 45 rpm and scrape out the dirt in the sound groove with the stylus.
(6) Clean the dirt on the tip of the stylus used in the above work with the “HIGH CLEAN”.

Products used:
■Label Protector (CLP02)
■High Clean (AM-801/2)
■Clear Tone Water Set (CTW-SET1)
* CLEAR TONE WATER (SPW01), ARJANTO WET (WCL111), and VINYL CLEANING CLOTH (CLV30) are set.

For details, please refer to the video below.



●CLEAR TONE (SP-558)
A standard record cleaning spray that has both cleaning and static electricity suppression effects.
■CLEAR TONE (SP-558)

●STAT- BAN (SP-562)
Like CLEAR TONE, it has both a cleaning effect and a static electricity suppression effect.
The antistatic effect is stronger than CLEAR TONE, so after spraying STAT- BAN, you only need to dry wipe it off with ARJANTO two or three times.
■STAT- BAN (SP-562)

●CLEANUP (SP-601)
In addition to cleaning and antistatic effects, it also contains anti-mold ingredients. Ideal for cleaning before storage.
■CLEANUP (SP-601)

*After spraying with any spray, wipe it with ARJANTO.
■ARJANTO (CL120)

●Depending on each vinyl condition, it will be impossible to completely remove it, but cleaning is possible by the following method.
Wash with water vinyl using a label protector and CLEAR TONE WATER set and clean several times, play it by 45rpm and scrape out mold from the sound groove with the stylus.
Please note that excessive cleaning may damage the vinyl.
However, if mold remains even a little, it will recur, so once it occurs, it will be difficult to remove it completely.
Since the CLEANUP (SP-601) contains antifungal components, please use this product to manage the humidity of the storage and store it so that mold does not occur regularly.
※ The ingredients blended in the CLEANUP (SP-601) are just antifungal ingredients, therefore it is not a component that removes mold once generated.

In addition, please do not insert the vinyl to the cover and inner sleeve that once mold occurred.
The mold will occur on the vinyl when you use same cover or inner sleeve again even though you remove the mold and clean the vinyl.
When replacing the inner bag, we sell " CONTAINS 50 STAT DISK FILES (RS-LP2)", so please use this.

■Contains 50 Stat Disk Files (RS-LP2)

●You can identify your turntable, cartridge, and genuine stylus number.
If you would like to know catalogue number of the stylus, the Please let Nagaoka Corp. know the stylus number of the turntable, cartridge, and genuine stylus from the form on their site below. They advise you after confirmed.
https://www.nagaoka.co.jp/support/inquiry.html

・”Headshell” can insert into the tone arm and screwed by turning the lock nut with your fingers, so it can be attached and detached without tools.
If your turntable is a removable, you can easily replace the cartridge with a head shell without having to fix the screws with a screwdriver or wire the lead wires with pliers.
*Some players have an integrated head shell and tonearm.

●A "cartridge" is a plastic or metal box-shaped part to which a replacement stylus is attached.
A "cartridge" has a built-in mechanism that generates electricity from the vibrations of the stylus and cartridge and converts the vibrations into electrical signals, which can be used by inserting replacement stylus.
There are two main types: MM (moving magnet) type and MC (moving coil) type.
It is fixed to the head shell with two flat head screws and connected with four lead wires.
This replacement method is common except for some products with non-removable cartridges, so you can choose your favorite cartridge based on sound quality and replace it.
*Please note that some cartridges have a structure in which screws are inserted from below, or cartridges with integrated bolts, and the head shell may need to be replaced because they cannot be fixed due to their structure.

●"Replacement stylus " refers to the plastic part (knob) to which the stylus and cantilever are attached.
We call the plastic frame-like part called the "knob" that is integrated with the cantilever (silver metal rod) to which the stylus is attached and fixed with a damper rubber a "replacement stylus."
This is inserted into the cartridge and can be inserted and removed without the need for tools. When replacing the stylus, remove this and replace it.
If you are not sure which part to remove, please take a look at the　purchased replacement stylus and you will be able to figure out which part to remove it from.
*Please note that the cantilever (silver metal bar) is not replaced by pulling it out.
*For some cartridges such as the MC (Moving Coil) type, the cantilever and cartridge are connected by a coil and are integrated, so the replacement stylus cannot be attached or detached.
Additionally, some turntable and cartridges use replacement stylus called Ronette stylus.

This is used by fixing the Y-shaped part with screws.

●Please clean using Nagaoka HIGH CLEAN (AM-801/2).
Dirt from the sound groove of the vinyl sticks to the tip of the vinyl stylus.
If this dirt is left to clean, it will shorten the life of the stylus and cause damage to the vinyl, so please clean it regularly.
Using “HI-CLEAN (AM-801/2)”, gently wipe away dirt from the tip of the stylus with a brush, and then use cleaning liquid to remove dirt from the brush.

■HI-CLEAN (AM-801/2)

The pressure that the stylus tip exerts on the vinyl is equivalent to several tons when converted to 1㎤, and the frictional heat causes the stylus tip to reach a high temperature of nearly 800 degrees (according to research by Nagaoka).
This prevents dust and dirt from sticking to the stylus tip, so always keep the stylus tip clean.

●There may be differences by each usage environment. The following below is a guideline.

・Diamond stylus: Approximately 200 hours
・Sapphire stylus: Approximately 15 hours

The stylus gradually wears out when vinyl plays.
Using a worn-out vinyl stylus can cause skipping, poor tracing, and damage to the vinyl, so we recommend replacing the stylus regularly.