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User manual

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Safety instructions

1. General information

Check the turntable for any damage before using it. Do not connect the turntable if damaged!

Never connect the turntable if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer to have the turntable checked.

Never expose the turntable to rain or moisture.

Never touch the power cord of the device with wet hands.

Regular visual inspections for defective insulation on the connection cable are also recommended for your own safety. 

A damaged cable should be replaced immediately by a specialist!

Never pull on the power cord to unplug the device. Always pull directly on the plug!

The inside of the turntable is maintenance free. Never open the case or attempt to repair the unit yourself, since this 

can lead to loss of warranty!

We recommend disconnecting the power supply from the mains if you do not operate the device for a longer period of 

time.

The turntable does not feature an automatic shut-off mechanism. 

Therefore, as soon as the stylus has reached the run-out groove, engage the tonearm lift and switch the turntable off.

Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.

2. Intended use

The 

Performance DC is a turntable for playing records.

The intended use of the 

Performance DC 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 product is not intended.

3. Location of installation

Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and high humidity. 

Likewise, avoid placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that produce heat.

The device is designed for operation at room temperature.

No objects with an open flame may be placed on or near the device (burning candles or similar).

4. Overload

The product is designed to comply with all necessary safety regulations. However, you should not leave the device 

unattended under extreme loads.

5. Maintenance

Never use agressive cleaning detergent.

Do not use dry cloths for cleaning as this generates static electricity. Suitable cleaning and care products from Clearaudio 

are available from www.analogshop.de or from specialist retailers.

The bearing of the turntable platter can be lubricated every 2 years with the oil provided. 

Put 1 or 2 drops of the oil into the bearing for lubrication.

Summary of Contents for Performance DC

Page 1: ...io electronic GmbH 2022 11 Made in Germany Performance DC Black with black chassis Silver with wood chassis Black with silver chassis Silver with black chassis Silver with silver chassis Black with wood chassis Pic similar ...

Page 2: ...recision 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 a...

Page 3: ... Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed 2 Intended use The Performance DC is a turntable for playing records The intended use of the Performance DC 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 product ...

Page 4: ... further transportation of the Performance DC 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 Otherwise seri...

Page 5: ...User manual Made in Germany Page 5 Contents 1 Packaging overview 6 2 Setup and operation 7 13 3 Troubleshooting 14 15 4 Technical data 16 Warranty information 17 18 ...

Page 6: ...ormance DC turntable Pic 1 Packaging overview 1 Layer top Top of bearing belt fittings and accessories Quality and warranty card bearing oil hex keys grounding wire 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 fluc...

Page 7: ...s 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 x 12 99 inches for positioning 16 54 inch 420 mm 12 99 inch 330 mm Pic 2 Setting up space ...

Page 8: ... that attach the supplied grounding wire to the the existing screw on the bottom side of the chassis 2 5 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 i...

Page 10: ... 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...

Page 11: ...he tonearm with 2mm 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 Pi...

Page 12: ...ackage 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 tracking force too low This position of the diamond correlates to a tracking force of 20mN 2 0g ...

Page 13: ... 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 78rpm near power supply jack Middle trimmer setting 45rpm Right trimmer setting 33 1 3rpm Urgent Don t use a metal screw driver Only use screw dri...

Page 14: ...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 damage ...

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: ...araudio ceramic magnetic bearing CMB Platter Synthetic material surface CNC precision milled Surface CNC precision milled 1 1 inches 40mm thickness Speed accuracy measured 0 05 Power consumption Max consumption 3 3 watts Consumption in operation 1 6 watts Standby mode 0 5 watts Off mode 0 0 watts Total weight Approx 11 0kg Dimensions W D H Approx 16 54 x 12 99 x 4 92 inches without tonearm Dimensi...

Page 17: ...io 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 ou...

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 inosservan za delle prescrizio ni di installazione uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ES...

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Page 20: ...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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