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User manual

© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11   

 

 

 

 

Made in Germany

Innovation Compact

Innovation Compact Black
Picture: Package with

Clearaudio tonearm „Magnify“ 

und Clearaudio cartridge 

„Stradivari V2 MC“.

Innovation Basic Wood

Picture: Package with

Clearaudio tonearm „Magnify“ 

und Clearaudio cartridge 

„Stradivari V2 MC“.

Pic. similar

Summary of Contents for Innovation Compact

Page 1: ...any Innovation Compact Innovation Compact Black Picture Package with Clearaudio tonearm Magnify und Clearaudio cartridge Stradivari V2 MC Innovation Basic Wood Picture Package with Clearaudio tonearm Magnify und Clearaudio cartridge Stradivari V2 MC Pic similar ...

Page 2: ...ding 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...

Page 3: ...pe of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed 2 Intended use The Innovation Compact is a turntable for playing records The intended use of the Innovation Compact in accordance with the information provided in the user manual only The power supply may only be operated with maximum permissible connection values according to the technical data Any other use or modification of this prod...

Page 4: ...or further transportation of the Innovation Compact turntable otherwise serious damage could occur Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped Safe transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging Proceed in reverse as described for assembly when packing Always remove the turntable platter and replace the foam securing the sub platter and cover the bearing with tape as well Otherwis...

Page 5: ... 5 Contents 1 Packing overview 6 2 List of components 7 8 3 Installation and setup 9 12 4 Fine adjustment of the motor 13 5 Troubleshooting 14 15 6 Technical data 16 Warranty information 17 18 User manual Stroboscope Testrecord 19 20 ...

Page 6: ...ing 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 ...

Page 7: ...he turntable Below you find the part list of the Clearaudio Innovation Compact turntable Pic 2 List of components 1 2 3 4 5a 5b 1 Turntable body with mounted lower bearing part 4 3x Flat Pads 2 Platter with integrated upper bearing part 5 Optional Clearaudio Universal Fig 5 a or Magnfiy Fig 5 b tonearm Optional 30 mm base for Universal tonearm not shown 3 Power supply Pic 5b Clearaudio Magnify ton...

Page 8: ...gnment 14 Optional in package Clearaudio MC cartridge 9 1 pcs flat belt 15 Optional in package Turntable tonearm cartridge No illustration cartridge alignment gauge for Magnify or Universal tonearm optional 10 4 pcs hex wrench sizes 1 5 2 5 3 7 16 Not shown warranty card Clearaudio Quality certificate card 11 Screw driver 17 Not shown User Manual Pic 2 1 List of components IMPORTANT NOTICE Please ...

Page 9: ...rntable 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 Innovation Compact turntable requires a space for setup of at least 18 90 inch x 19 29 inch 18 90 inch 480 mm 19 29 inch 490 mm Pic 3 Required setup space ...

Page 10: ...king layer and place the spikes of the turntable on the flat pads Pic 4 Innovation Compact with tonearm base Pic 6 Oiling the bearing shaft 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 Innovation Compact 4 Remove the...

Page 11: ...d face up 6 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 Pic 7 Removing the lamination Pic 8 Setting ...

Page 12: ...he desired height After the adjustment please make sure to turn the middle part again to fix the selected position Pic 9 Alignment of the 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 Only if the turntable is in a levelled position you will get the best results with your Innovation Compac...

Page 13: ...iver 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...

Page 14: ...d Remove the cartridge s protective cap Is the tonearm in the raised position Lower the tonearm into the lead in groove Is the stylus damaged Check the stylus and have the cartridge checked by a specialist if necessary Bad sound noise Is the record or the stylus dirty or damaged Clean the record or the cartridge Clearaudio offers many helpful accessories for care and cleaning In the event of damag...

Page 15: ...osition of the drive belt Is it too loose and needs to be changed Humming noises Contact problems with the signal connections e g cinch plugs adapters for extensions Check all connections reduce the level on the pre amplifier to a low volume for acoustic checking of gross errors Metal housing acts as an antenna and catches hum It can be helpful for conductivity to connect the metal parts of the tu...

Page 16: ...er drive platter Platter 70mm 2 75 inch main platter made out of synthetic material with high density and excellent dimension stability precision CNC machined surface solid stainless steel sub platter dynamically balanced Speed accuracy measured 0 08 Power consumption Max consumption 9 3 watts Consumption in operation 2 5 watts Standby mode 2 5 watts Off mode 0 0 watts Total weight Approx 12kg wit...

Page 17: ...udio 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 dansle 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 ...

Page 18: ...li 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 prescrizio ni di installazione uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ESP...

Page 19: ...r 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 circumstance...

Page 20: ...scope 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 light source and place it parallel over to the scale and adjust the motor or turntable speed until the horizontal lines do not ...

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Page 24: ...made in Germany Clearaudio Electronic accepts no liability for any misprints Technical specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice Product availability is as long as astock lasts Copies and reprints of this document including extracts require written consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH Germany 2022 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2022 11 Made in Germany ...

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