Clearaudio Performance DC User manual

Performance DC

Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronicGmbH

Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49(0) 1805/059595 FAX +49(0) 09131/51683

www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de info@clearaudio.de /clearaudio copyright 2013

User manual

Made in Germany

Version-1.4_18-03-13_E

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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: aluminium 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 aluminium 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.

CE-MARKING

The clearaudio

Performance DC

meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic

disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

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.

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.

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User manual 1 –14

Contents

1. Packaging overview 4

2. Set-up and operation 5

3. Service 11

4. Special directions 12

5. 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.

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.

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2. Set-up and operation

The

Performance DC

-turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packing

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

Pic. 1: Setting up space

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2.1

Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface.

2.2

Please remove the protective netting 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.

Pic. 2:

Performance DC

chassis

Pic. 3: Bearing oil

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2.3

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.

2.4

Now you can set the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing.

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. 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. 4: Fitting the bearing upper part

Pic. 5: Setting the sub-platter

Pic. 5.1: Moving the belt

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2.5

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.

2.6

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 will you get the best results with your

turntable.

Adjust the height be turning the feet.

Pic. 6: Setting the platter onto the bearing

Pic. 7: Adjustment of the height

Pic. 8: Adjustment of the height

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2.7

For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective

manufacturer.

Now you can connect the

Performance DC

turntable with the main supply.

2.8

Speed fine adjustment

The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. Because of handling or because of soiling of

the sensor or the sensor ring, 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 the instructions of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual. To

check the speed with highest accuracy please use the clearaudio Speed Light (AC039)

On the backside (close to the power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting

trimmers:

- left trimmer = setting 45 rpm

(near power supply jack)

- right trimmer = setting 78 rpm

33 1/3 RPM is underneath the motor

Pic. 8: Connection to the main supply

Pic. 9: Speed fine adjustment

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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 two platters very carefully!

Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.

Be careful to avoid scratching the sensor or the scale ring!

If the motor has further speed issues please contact your nearest authorized clearaudio dealer or

directly the clearaudio factory.

Now you are finally ready to play your vinyl records!

We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new

Performance DC

- turntable.

3. Service

If any service or repair on all clearaudio products is necessary, please contact your dealer /

distributor or contact clearaudio directly. We can inform you about your nearest service location.

Transportation advice:

If any transportation of the

Performance DC

-turntable should be necessary, please always remove

the turntable platter. Otherwise serious damage can occur!

The bearing hole needs to be covered as well, to avoid any dust coming into the bearing. Always

take of the pulley of the motor unit as well, to prevent the motor shaft from any damages.

PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this unit has to be transported

and/or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this turntable should be directed to the

distributor or directly to clearaudio at

clearaudio electronic GmbH

Spardorfer Str 150

91054 Erlangen

Germany

Tel/Phone: +49-(0)1805/059595

www.clearaudio.de

www.analogshop.de

info@clearaudio.de

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