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User manual Innovation Compact + Stroboscope

1. 1 Packing overview Accessories user manual warranty card Clearaudio Quality Card Stroboscope Testrecord Innovation Compact turntable chassis incl mounted lower bearing part and integrated motor unit optional tonearm Platter with integrated bearing upper part power supply optional cartridge Pic 1 Packing overview Page 4 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music 2 Part list Clearaudio has developed a special and secure packing for your nnovation Compact turntable that ensures a Safe transportation Please keep this original packing if you need to ship the turntable Below you find the part list of the Clearaudio nnovation Compact turntable Pic 5a Clearaudio Universa tonearm Pic 5b Clearaudio Magnify tonearm Pic 2 Part list Turntable body with mounted lower 3x Flat Pads bearing part Platter with integrated upper bearing Optional Clearaudio Universa part Fig 5 a or Magnfiy Fig 5 b tonearm Optional 30 mm base for Universal tonearm not shown 3 Powersupply LL Page 5 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music Continuation of part list 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 Pic 2 1 Part list 1 Pair of white gloves n Bearing oil for occasional use Grounding wire for the nnovation 3 Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord turntable to connect in the bottom
2. e To avoid any dust coming into the bearing the bearing hole needs to be covered as well Only if the product is returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty 5 3 Service In case of any necessary service for all Clearaudio products should be done by authorized personal only In case of any repair the Clearaudio nnovation Compact turntable needs to be send to your nearest authorized Clearaudio distributor dealer or directly to the Clearaudio factory Clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 40300 100 Fax 49 9131 40300 119 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de Page 12 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compaact User manual Loving music 6 Technical data Construction principle Resonance optimised chassis s shape belt driven with optical full automatic speed control Decoupled DC motor in a massive metal housing This nnovation Compact can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC 50 Hz and 60 Hz Inverted and polished ceramic bearing shaft polished sinter bronze insert including patented CMB bearing technology Mem Delrin or acrylic GS PMMA platter Wood version precision CNC machined surface Speed variation less than 0 08 Deviance of the set value 0 01 Weight approx 12 kg without tonearm and power supply Dimensions approx 428 mm x 390 mm x 146 mm w x d x h 16 85 inch x 15 3
3. Loving music Innovation Compact User manual Made in Germany Hi Fi Components clearaudio electronic cmbH Spardorfer Str 150 e D 91054 Erlangen e Tel 49 9131 40300100 e FAX 49 9131 40300119 www clearaudio de e www analogshop de e info clearaudio de clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Version October 2015 E Innovation Compact User manual Loving music Dear Clearaudio customer Congratulation s to your choice of the nnovation Compact turntable a world class turntable handmade in Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH Resonance minimizing chassis sandwich construction in combination with the innovative motor unit low noise level and high turning moments guarantees total isolation of resonances from the turntable chassis providing the best music reproduction and authentic High End imaging A high precision maintenance free sinter bronze bearing is completing the analogue pleasure The Clearaudio patented CMB Bearing Technology an inverted bearing with jewelled and polished ceramic bearing shaft and a bronzed liner provides frictionless analog enjoyment Please read this instruction manual carefully to avoid any damages or loss of warranty This manual will help you for an easy set up and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long time We wish you a lot of musical enjoyments with your new Clearaudio nnovation Compact turntable Clearaudio electronic GmbH This section must be read b
4. 45 Hz and 78 Hz starting from the outer diameter Wire A n N A K wy Wi i lt Summer Please place the Stroboscope Testrecord on your turntable platter and start the engine of your turntable The big advantage of the Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord is that you can place your cartridge onto the Stroboscope Testrecord while measuring the speed as there are grooves provided on the disc This means for the first time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic circumstances If you have the impression that the horizontal lines move on the scale you should set or readjust the speed of the motor again If the lines move clockwise the speed is too fast If the lines move counter clockwise the motor speed is too slow Please correct the speed on your motor or turntable until you have the impression that the lines stopped moving After that you have reached the exact speed and you can enjoy the full potential of your vinyl collection again Page 15 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual If you use the Speed Light Art No AC039 you can reach an even higher or more accurate adjustment completely independent of the power line or frequency of your country As well the 300 Hz calibrated light used as an external light source is completely independent from possible power line fluctuations which could influence the result by regular light The 300 Hz of
5. kassabon e d vormen uw bewijs van aankoop van een waardevol artikel en dienen op een veilige plaats bewaard te worden voor evt verwijzing bijv in verbend met verzekering of bij correspondentie met clearaudio BELANGRIJK Bij een evt beroep op de garantie is het de verantwoordelijkheid van de consument een gedateerd bewijs van aankoop te tonen Uw kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs I TALI ANO GARANZIA L apparecchio coperto da una garanzia di buon funzionamento della durata di un anno o del periodo previsto dalla legge a partire dalla data di acquisto comprovata da un documento attestante il nominativo del Rivenditore e la data di vendita La garanzia sar prestata con la sostituzione o la riparazione gratuita delle parti difettose Non sono coperti da garanzia difetti derivanti da uso improprio errata installazione manutenzione effettuata da personale non autorizzato o co munque da circostanze che non possano riferirsi a difetti di funzionamento dell apparecchio 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 gu
6. Art No AC038 to adjust the exact speed bearing part Level gauge for the turntable 14 Optional in package alignment Clearaudio MC cartridge 1 pcs flat belt Optional in package Turntable tonearm cartridge No illustration cartridge alignment gauge for Magnify or Universa tonearm optional kd pcs allen keys sizes 2 Not shown warranty card Clearaudio Quality A es Universal Tonearm 3 7 certificate card Aluminum precision screw driver Not shown User Manual IMPORTANT NOTI CE Please double check the tightness of all bolts hardware and mounting pods as temperature fluctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose Page 6 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music 3 Installation and set up The set up of the nnovation Compact turntable is easy as the turntable chassis is pre assembled and has been tested at the factory Please use the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted fingerprints platter The nnovation Compact turntable requires a space for set up of at least 18 90 inch x 19 29 inch 19 29 inch 490 mm EEE 18 90 inch 480 mm Pic 3 Required set up space Page 7 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music Please follow the description step by step 1 First take out the three black flat pads out of the accessory bag Plac
7. the Speed Light are generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very exact adjustment Please put the Stroboscope Testrecord with the fine lines upward on your turntable Here you also have the possibility to choose between two different speeds With the outside scale you can detect the speed of 33 Hz and with the inside scale you can detect the speed of 45 Hz Again the big advantage of the Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord is that you can place your cartridge onto the stroberecord while measuring the speed as there are grooves provided on the disc This means for the first time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic circumstances Press the button of the speed ight source and place it parallel over to the scale and adjust the motor or turntable speed until the horizontal lines do not move anymore Tip As more accurate your turntable speed is adjusted as better the overall sonic appearance of the record playback will be It is mandatory to check the speed several times through out the year to ensure that other influences are not minimizing the sound quality Technical Data Speed Light Light source blue LED 300 Hz precision light source calibrated Battery V23GA 12 V Alkaline Art No AC039 B Technical changes are subject without notification Date 10 2015 Clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 40300 100 Fax 49 9131 4
8. 0300 119 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de Page 16 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015
9. 2 In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor on the bottom side of the platter Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches 6 3 With both hands you can place the platter carefully onto the bearing Through a lightly up and down movement the platter will slip onto the bearing upper part picture 8 Avoid major side forces to prevent any damages to the ceramic bearing To avoid any damages on your bearing the platter should have room temperature before the set up begin approx 20 Celsius EE sa Make sure with gentle pressure that the platter is applying on the complete surface of the bearing K 3 Pic 8 Setting up the platter Page 9 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact Loving music User manual 7 To install the tonearm and or to mount and adjust a cartridge please follow the user manual of the ma nufacturer 8 The following final adjustment is very important Please ensure that your turntable rack is in a levelled position Please check with the delivered level gauge if your Innovation Compact turntable is in a levelled position You can adjust each of the turntables feet to get the turntable levelled Pic 9 To adjust the height first turn the middle part of the feet Pic 10 a green arrow then you can twist the end part Pic 10 b red frame to the desired height After the adjustment please make sure to
10. 5 inch x 5 75 inch Power consumption Max consumption 9 3 Watt Consumption in operation 2 5 Watt Stand by mode 2 5 Watt Off mode 0 0 Watt 5 years see page 15 Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back to Clearaudio Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions Technical specifications subject to change or improvement without prior notice Availability as long as stock lasts Copies and imprints also only in extracts require written conformation through Clearaudio electronic GmbH Germany Clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Version October 2015 Page 13 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty nnovation Compact turntable 5 years 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 its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information contact your local clearaudio distributor RETAI N 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 respo
11. asti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ESPANOL GARANTI A Para obtener informacion 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 I MPORTANTE 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 14 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Loving music Innovation Compact User manual Stroboscope Testrecord Te User Manual LE gal a MES gy SSH pi A L e v i Sia d H WI D d d K The Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord satisfies the highest demands for an exact speed adjustment for turntables Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated speeds Optimal adjustment for turntables To adjust the exact speed please choose the side for 50 60 Hz or the other side for the use with the speed light first If you choose the side without the speed light source you can use the regular light AER source for the installation either 50 Hz outer scales or 60 Hz The scales BEN are graduated in three different reading options 33 3 Hz
12. de of your turntable there are three setting trimmers see pic 11 Left trimmer setting 33 1 3 rpm near turntable motor Middle trimmer setting 45 rpm Right trimmer setting 78 rpm near turntable bearing Pic 12 Fine adjustment of the motor on the frontside If you like to adjust the speed 33 1 3 rpm take the Aluminum screw driver see accessories and turn the left trimmer until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope Testrecord see user manual Stroboscope Testrecord Turning the trimmer counter clockwise reduces the turntable speed Turning the trimmer clockwise raises the turntable speed Please proceed with the speed adjustment for 45 rpm and 78 rpm in the same way Please note If the turntable does not reach the correct speed the sensor or the scale ring could be dirty or dusty To clean the sensor please take off the platter very carefully Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud Be careful and avoid any scratches on the sensor or the scale ring If the motor has further more speed variations please contact your nearest authorized Clearaudio dealer or directly the Clearaudio factory address on page 13 If the turntable is not in use disconnect the unit completely from the power supply by removing the main plug from the socket Now you are finally ready to play your vinyl records We wish you a lot of pleasure with your
13. e these flat pads on your hifi rack or another suitable base where the final position of your nnovation Compact turntable will be 2 After that take the nnovation Compact turntable body of the next packing layer and place the spikes of the turntable on the flat pads Pic 4 nnovation Compact with tonearm base 3 To avoid hum noises it can be necessary to ground the bearing For that please plug in the provided ground cable into the hole of the screw from the bearing at the bottom side of the turntable Pic 5 Grounding the bearing of the nnovation Compact 4 Remove the protective security tape from the bearing housing Place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil on the ceramic bearing shaft also available at www analogshop de Art No AC068 Pic 6 Oiling the bearing shaft Page 8 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 j Innovation Compact User manual Loving geg 5 In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor mounted on the turntable chassis picture 7 red frame Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches Pic 7 Removing the lamination 6 6 1 Take the platter with both hands with white gloves carefully out of the packing Please pay attention that the integrated bearing does not fall out of the platter The flat side of the platter should face to the chassis and the side with the cut out for the record should face up 6
14. efore any connection is made to the mains supply WARNINGS Don t expose your turntable to rain or humidity Don t handle the mains leads with wet hands Don t place or insert anything into the equipment or through ventilation holes No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the equipment CE MARKI NG The Clearaudio nnovation Compact meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic C disturbance EMC and low voltage appliances EQUI PMENT MAI NS WORKI NG SETTI NG Your Clearaudio product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements that exist in your area This product can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC 50 Hz and 60 Hz COPYRIGHT Recording und reproduction of any sound material may require the consent of the creator Please acknow ledge the information given in the Copyright Act 1956 Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1072 Any more recent legal regulations Page 2 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Loving music Contents 1 Packing overview 2 Part list 3 Installation and set up 4 Fine adjustment of the motor 5 Special instruction 6 Technical data Warranty information User manual Stroboscope Testrecord Innovation Compact User manual 11 12 13 14 15 16 Page 3 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music
15. new nnovation Compact turntable Page 11 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music 5 Special instruction 5 1 Maintenance e If the nnovation Compact turntable is a longer time not in use please disconnect the motor from the main supply e Every two years you can lubricate the bearing of the turntable platter with the delivered oil In this case it is enough to put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into bearing e Please take special caution to any damages of the power cord Any damages should be repaired only by authorized personal A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately Caution Please use only non alcoholic fluids and only fluids specially used for acrylic to clean the Innovation Compact turntable Otherwise damage on the material or the surface can occur Don t use try cloths for cleaning because of the electrostatic charging Suitable cleaning fluids will be available at Clearaudio www analogshop de or your Hifi dealer 5 2 Transport Send ship the nnovation Compact turntable always and only in the original packing Only in the original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty If you repackage the turntable please make all steps inverted like at installation and set up chapter 3 e If any transportation of the nnovation Compact turntable should be necessary please always remove the turntable platter and the shaft holder Otherwise serious damage can occur
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17. turn the middle part again to fix the selected position Pic 9 Alignment of the Pic 10 a Middle part Pic 10 b End part turntable Only if the turntable is in a levelled position you will get the best results with your nnovation Compact turntable 9 Please connect the plug of the power supply with the linkage of the turntable After that connect the power supply with the electric power supply 10 Place the flat belt around the platter and around the motor pulley By pushing the sensor switch marked with 33 1 3 on the motor the turntable starts to spin until 33 1 3 rpm is reached After the initial set up we recommend to let the turntable spin for at least 15 to 30 minutes This ensures a smoother break in Pic 11 Connection of power supply and motor Page 10 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Innovation Compact User manual Loving music 4 Fine adjustment of the nnovation Compact motor The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory Through the transport some small speed deviations can occur Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the recommended Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord on the platter Follow hereby the instruction of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual To check the speed with highest accuracy please use the Clearaudio Speed Light Art No AC039 www analogshop de On the front si

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