User manual Performance DC 10/2015 english language
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1. Loving music Performance DC User manual Wa Fr br rr Fd cu ra Made in Germany Hi Fi Components Clearaudio electronic cmb Spardorfer Str 150 e D 91054 Erlangen e Tel 49 9131 40300100 FAX 49 9131 40300119 www clearaudio de e www analogshop de e info clearaudio de O clearaudio electronic GmbH Version 2 2 06 10 2015 E Performance DC User manual Loving music Dear Clearaudio customer You have purchased a State Of The Art turntable the Performance DC a world class product of Clearaudio electronic GmbH Congratulations on your purchase The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials aluminum and HDF material The powerful and smooth running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the main chassis The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminum sub platter via a precision machined POM main platter are supported by Clearaudio s patented CMB Ceramic Magnetic Bearing The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily interchangeable armboards Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all the advantages of your Performance DC turntable All information given will help to generate the best performance and avoid any possible damages We hope2. GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music The warranty time for the Performance DCturntable is 2 years To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty of 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 ENGLI SH 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 responsibility of the consumer to establish proof and date of purchase Your purchase receipt or invoice is adequate for such proof FOR U K ONLY This undertaking is in addition to a consumer s statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way FRANCAIS GARANTI E Pour des informations sur la garantie contacter le distributeur local clearaudio CONSERVER L ATTESTATI ON D ACHAT L attestation d achat est la preuve permanente d un achat de valeur La conserver en lieu sur pour s y reporter aux fins d obtention d une couverture d assurance ou dans le cadre de correspondances avec clearaudio IMPORTANT Pour l obtention d un
3. because of the electrostatic charging Suitable cleaning fluids will be available at Clearaudio www analogshop de or your Hifi dealer 3 2 Transportation Send ship the Performance DC 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 2 e If any transportation of the Performance DCturntable should be necessary please always remove the turntable platter and the shaft holder Otherwise serious damage can occur e To avoid any dust coming into the bearing the bearing hole needs to be covered as well 3 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 Performance DC 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 To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty for the Performance DC turntable 5 years it is necessary that you fill out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration card back to Clearaudio within two weeks after purchase Page 12 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance D
4. service couvert par la garantie il incombe au client d tablir la preuve de l achat et d en corroborer la date Le recu ou la facture constituent des preuves suffisantes DEUTSCH GARANTI E Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zun chst an Ihren clearaudio Handler Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf WI CHTI G Die Angaben auf Ihrer Quittung erlauben uns die Identifizierung Ihres Ger tes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die Dauer Ihrer Garantie Anspr che F r Serviceleistungen ben tigen wir stets die Ger tenummer Diese finden Sie auf dem Typenschild auf der R ckPage des Ger tes oder auf dem Tonarm sowie in der beigef gten Garantie Registrierkarte NEDERLANDS GARANTI E Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke clearaudio UW KWITANTI E KASSABON E D BEWAREN Uw kwitantie 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 ITALI ANO GARANZI A 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 Rivendito
5. you will enjoy your new Clearaudio Performance DC turntable Clearaudio electronic GmbH Please read the warnings before connecting your Performance DC turntable 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 Performance DC meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic C disturbance EMC and low voltage appliances COPYRI GHT Recording und reproduction of any sound material may require the consent of the creator Please acknowledge 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 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music CR User manual 1 14 A Contents 1 Packaging overview 4 2 Set up and operation 5 3 Special notes 12 4 Technical data 13 Warranty information 14 Page 3 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 1 Packaging overview The Clearaudio Performance DC turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging Please check the contents according to the following list before you set up you
6. C User manual Loving music 4 Technical Data Construction Resonance optimised turntable highly compressed wood chassis in sandwich construction embedded between two aluminum plates Tonearm recommendation Clearaudio Magnify or in package with Clarify tonearm and Virtuoso V2 MM cartridge Speed ranges 33 1 3 45 und 78 RPM Drive unit motor Decoupled and resonance damped DC motor drive belt and plug in power supply unit designed for worldwide use with all networks and power frequencies Rumble DINIEC98bymethodA 92dB Clearaudio ceramic magnetic bearing CMB a E 40 mm thickness 0 03 Weight Approx 11 5 kg ind motor Dimensions In mm approx 420 x 330 x 145 Width Depth Height in inch approx 16 54 x 12 99 x 5 71 With tonearm Power consumption Max consumption Consumption in operation 3 3 Watt Stand by mode 1 6 Watt Off mode lt 0 5 Watt 0 0 Watt 2 years 5 years Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back in time 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 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Version October 2015 Page 13 O clearaudio electronic
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8. e user manual of the respective manufacturer Page 9 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC Nec User manual Loving music If you purchased the Clearaudio Performance DC as package with tonearm and cartridge you received also a Smart Stlyus Gauge as accessories which allows you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge Diese Position der Nadel entspricht einer Auflagekraft von 20 mN 2 09 clearaudio stylus force gauge a Yn This position of the diamond correlates to a tracking force of 20 mN 2 09 tracking force too high Auflagekraft zu hoch tracking force too low Auflagekraft zu niedrig Pic 11 Use of the Smart Stylus Gauge Page 10 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music Now you can connect the Performance DC turntable with the main supply Pic 12 Connection to the main supply 2 9 Speed fine adjustment As the motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory you don t have to check the speed before using the turntable for the first time If you want to check the speed of your turntable by yourself over the time we recommend to use a Stroboscope Testrecord To adjust the speed so perfectly and precisely as possible we recommend the Clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord Art No AC038 and the Clearaudio Speed Light Art No AC039 both available at www analogshop de On the backside close t
9. o avoid damage make sure you slide the platter slowly and cautiously on the sub platter bearing assembly Hold the platter securely so the platter does not slip or fall on your turntable ir Pic 8 Setting the platter onto the bearing 2 7 Please check with the bubble level gauge if your Performance DC turntable is in a level position You can adjust each of the turntable s feet to get the turntable Q level Only if the turntable is in a level position you will get the best results with your turntable Please note l i Through turning the feets clockwise you will raise the turntable Pic 9 Adjustment of the level position by turning counter clockwise the turntable will lower Pic 9 1 Adjustment of the height Page 8 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 2 8 If the Performance DCturntable was purchased as a package together with the C a 7 y tonearm please follow the below described installation of the tonearm Position of the screw to fasten the tonearm with 2 mm allen key Boring for the tonearm feet Pic 10 Rear view Clarify tonearm 1 Insert carefully first the cable and then the tonearm feet through the hole of the tonearm base 2 Now adjust the tonearm height 3 At the end secure the tonearm with the screws with are already integrated at the front of the mounting base 4 For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to th
10. o the power supply input of your turntable there are three setting trimmers Left trimmer setting 78 rpm near power supply jack Middle trimmer setting 45 rpm Right trimmer setting 33 1 3 rpm Pic 13 Speed fine adjustment Urgent Don t use a metal screw driver Only use screw driver made out of synthetic or ceramic material to avoid circuit damage Now you are finally ready to play your vinyl records Attention If the turntable is not in use disconnect the unit completely from the power supply by removing the main plug from the socket We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Performance DC turntable Page 11 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 3 Special notes 3 1 Maintenance e If the Performance DCturntable 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 Performance DCturntable Otherwise damage on the material or the surface can occur Don t use try cloths for cleaning
11. r new Clearaudio Performance DCturntable 1 Layer top Top of bearing belt fittings and accessories Quality and warranty card bearing oil hex keys sub platter power supply If ordered as set Tonearm and or pickup 2 Layer middle Turntable chassis 3 Layer bottom Platter Pic 1 Packaging overview IMPORTANT NOTI CE Please double check the tightness of all bolts and armboard mounting hardware as temperature fluctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose Page 4 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 2 Set up and operation The Performance DCturntable consists of several components as described in No 1 Packaging overview The set up is easy as some of the components are pre assembled at the factory Please make use of the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted fingerprints e g on the platter Please follow the instructions step by step The Performance DC requires a space of at least 16 54 inch x 12 99 inch for positioning 12 99 inch 330 mm 16 54 inch 420 mm EM Pic 2 Setting up space Page 5 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 2 1 Place the pre mounted chassis on your hifi rack or another suitable surface Pic 3 Performance DC chassis 2 2 To avoid hum noises it can be necessary to ground the bea
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13. ring 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 4 Grounding the bearing of the Performance DC 2 3 Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil on the ceramic bearing shaft Slip the bearing top onto the bearing shaft of the turntable also available through www analogshop de Art No AC068 Pic 5 Bearing oil Page 6 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 Performance DC User manual Loving music 2 4 Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing To avoid damages make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished ceramic shaft Pic 6 Fitting the bearing upper part 2 5 Now you can set the sub platter carefully onto the bearing see Pic 7 To avoid any damage make sure you slide the sub platter slowly and carefully onto the bearing After that take the included belt and place it around the motor and the sub platter see Pic 7 1 At this point the sub platter will be higher than the pulley This is normal as the CMB requires the weight of the platter to fully engage it Pic 7 Setting the sub platter Pic 7 1 Placing the belt Page 7 O clearaudio electronic GmbH 2015 E Performance DC User manual Loving music 2 6 Now you can set the platter carefully onto the bearing T
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