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Performance DC
Hi-Fi Components
Clearaudio electronic
®
GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150 • D-91054 Erlangen • Tel. +49 9131 40300100 • FAX + 49 9131 40300119
www.clearaudio.de
• www.analogshop.de •
info@clearaudio.de
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Version: 2.3_06.04.2016_E
User manual
Made in Germany
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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 hope 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.
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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-MARKING
COPYRIGHT
Recording und reproduction of any sound-material may require the consent of the creator.
Please acknowledge the information given in the
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Copyright Act 1956,
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Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958,
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Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1072,
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Any more recent legal regulations.
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The
Clearaudio
Performance DC
meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.
User
manual
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Contents
1.
Packaging
overview
4
2.
Set-up
and
operation
5
3.
Special
notes
12
4.
Technical
data
13
Warranty
information
14
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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 your new
Clearaudio
Performance DC
turntable.
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Pic. 1:
Packaging overview
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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
IMPORTANT NOTICE
: 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.
2. Set-up and operation
The
Performance DC
turntable 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.
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16.54 inch
/ 420 mm
12.99 inch / 330 mm
Pic. 2:
Setting up space
2.1
Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface.
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Pic. 3:
Performance DC
chassis
2.2
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. 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
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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
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2.6
Now you can set the platter carefully onto the bearing. To 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.
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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
level. Only if the turntable is in a level position you will get the
best results with your turntable.
Please note:
Through turning the feets clockwise you will raise the turntable,
by turning counter clockwise the turntable will lower.
Pic. 9:
Adjustment of the level position
Pic. 9.1:
Adjustment of the height
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2.8
If the
Performance DC
turntable was purchased as a package together with the
Clarify
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
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 the user manual of the respective manufacturer.
Pic. 10:
Rear view
Clarify
tonearm
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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.
Pic. 11:
Use of the Smart Stylus Gauge
✓
tracking force too high! /
Auflagekraft zu hoch!
tracking force too low! /
Auflagekraft zu niedrig!
Diese Position der Nadel entspricht
einer Auflagekraft von 20 mN (2,0g).
This position of the diamond correlates
to a tracking force of 20 mN (2.0g).
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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 to the power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting trimmers:
Pic. 13:
Speed fine adjustment
- Left trimmer = setting 78 rpm
(near power supply jack)
- Middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm
- Right trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm
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.
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3. Special notes
3.1 Maintenance
• If the
Performance DC
turntable is a longer time not in use, please disconnect the motor from the main
supply.
• 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.
• 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 DC
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.
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).
• If any transportation of the
Performance DC
turntable should be necessary, please always remove the
turntable platter and the shaft holder. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
• 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.
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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
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Version: April 2016
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:
DIN IEC 98 by method A / 92 dB
Bearing:
Cut and polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing,
Clearaudio
ceramic magnetic bearing
(CMB)
Platter:
CNC precision-machined black coloured POM platter,
40 mm thickness
Speed variation:
+/- 0.03 %
Weight:
Approx. 11.5 kg incl. motor
Dimensions:
Width/Depth/Height
With tonearm
In mm approx: 420 x 330 x 145
in inch approx: 16.54 x 12.99 x 5.71
Power consumption:
Max. consumption:
Consumption in operation:
Stand by mode:
Off mode:
3.3 Watt
1.6 Watt
< 0.5 Watt
0.0 Watt
Warranty*:
2 years (5* years)
* Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back in time to
Clearaudio.
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The warranty time for the
Performance DC
turntable 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.
ENGLISH
WARRANTY
For warranty information, contact your local clearaudio distributor.
RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT
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.
FRANÇAIS
GARANTIE
Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local clearaudio.
CONSERVER L‘ATTESTATION 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 service couvert par la garantie, il incombe au client d‘établir la preuve de l‘achat et d‘en corroborer la date. Le reçu ou la
facture constituent des preuves suffisantes.
DEUTSCH
GARANTIE
Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zunächst an Ihren clearaudio-Händler.
Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf.
WICHTIG!
Die Angaben auf Ihrer Quittung erlauben uns die Identifizierung Ihres Gerätes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die Dauer Ihrer Garantie-Ansprü
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che. Für Serviceleistungen benötigen wir stets die Gerätenummer.
Diese finden Sie auf dem Typenschild auf der RückPage des Gerätes oder auf dem Tonarm sowie in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.
NEDERLANDS
GARANTIE
Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke clearaudio.
UW KWITANTIE, KASSABON E.D. BEWAREN
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BELANGRIJK
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kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.
ITALIANO
GARANZIA
L’apparecchio è 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 sarà 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
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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 responsabilità per danni diretti o indiretti provocati dalla inosservanza delle prescrizioni di installazione, uso e manutenzione
dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali.
ESPAÑOL
GARANTIA
Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor clearaudio.
GUARDE SU RECIBO DE COMPRA
Su recibo de compra es su prueba permanente de haber adquirido un aparato de valor, Este recibo deberá guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo
como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga en contacto con clearaudio.
IMPORTANTE
Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia el usuario tiene la responsabilidad de demonstrar cuándo efectuó la compra. En este caso, su
recibo de compra será la prueba apropiada.
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