User manual
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electronic GmbH, 2017/11 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“.
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulation’s to your choice of the
Innovation Compact
turntable, a world class turntable, hand-
made in Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Resonance minimizing chassis sandwich construction in combination with the innovativ e motor unit
(low noise level and high turning moments), guarantees total isolation of resonances from the turntable chassis, providing 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-T echnology, 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 loss of warranty.
This manual will help you for an easy setup and guarantees the highest pleasure for a long time.
We wish you a lot of musical enjoyments with your new Clearaudio
Innovation Compact
turntable.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
This section must be read before any connection is made 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 ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.
CE-MARKING
EQUIPMENT MAINS WORKING SETTING
Your Clearaudio product has been prepared to comply with the household power and safety requirements
that exist in your area. This product can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC (50 Hz and 60 Hz).
COPYRIGHT
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 1972,
- Any more recent legal regulations.
The Clearaudio
Innovation Compact
meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.
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Contents
1. Packing overview ................................................ 4
2. List of components .............................................. 5 - 6
3. Installation and setup ......................................... 7 - 10
4. Fine adjustment of the motor ............................. 11
5. Special instruction ............................................... 12
6. Technical data ..................................................... 13
Warranty information ..............................................14 - 15
User manual Stroboscope Testrecord ..................... 16 - 17
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1. Packing overview
Pic. 1: Packing overview
Accessories,
user manual,
warranty card,
Clearaudio Quality
Card,
Stroboscope Testre-
cord
Innovation Compact
turntable chassis incl.
mounted lower bea-
ring part and integra-
ted motor unit;
optional: tonearm
Platter with integ-
rated bearing upper
part;
power supply;
optional: cartridge
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2. List of components
Clearaudio has developed a special and secure packing for your
Innovation Compact
turntable that
ensures a safe transportation.
Please keep this original packing, if you need to ship the turntable.
Below you nd 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
Magny
(Fig. 5 b) tonearm
Optional: 30 mm base for Universal tonearm
(not shown)
3. Power supply
Pic. 5b: Clearaudio
Magnify
tonearmPic. 5a: Clearaudio
Universal
tonearm
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Continuation of list
6 7 8
9 10 11
12 13 14
6. 1 Pair of white gloves 12. Bearing oil for occasional use
7. Grounding - wire for the
Innova-
tion
turntable (to connect in the
bottom bearing part)
13. Clearaudio
Stroboscope Testrecord
(Art. No. AC038) to adjust the exact speed
8. Level gauge for the turntable
alignment
14. Optional in package:
Clearaudio MC cartridge
9. 1 pcs. at 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 certicate card
11. Screw driver 17. Not shown: User Manual
Pic. 2.1: List of components
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Please double check the tightness of all bolts, hardware, and mounting pods, as temperature uctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose.
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3. Installation and setup
The setup of the
Innovation Compact
turntable is easy as the turntable chassis is pre-assembled and
has been tested at the factory.
Please use the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted ngerprints (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
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Please follow the description step by step:
1.)
First take out the three black at pads out of the accessory bag. Place these at pads on your hirack or another suitable base, where the nal position of your
Innovation Compact
turntable will be.
2.)
After that, take the
Innovation Compact
turntable body of the next packing layer and place the
spikes of the turntable on the at 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 protective security tape from the bearing housing.
Place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil on the ceramic bearing shaft
(also available at www.analogshop.de / Art. No. AC068).
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5.)
In the next step remove the lamination of the sensor, mounted on the turntable chassis (picture 7:
red frame).
Please remove the lamination extreme carefully and avoid any soiling and scratches.
6.)
6.1)
Take the platter with both hands (with white gloves) carefully out of the packing.
Please pay attention that the integrated bearing does not fall out of the platter!
The at side of the platter should face to the chassis and the side with the cut-out (for the record)
should 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 up the platter
Avoid major side forces to prevent any damages to the
ceramic bearing!
To avoid any damages on your bearing, the platter
should have room temperature before the setup begin
(approx. 20 ° Celsius).
Make sure with gentle pressure that the platter is applying on the complete surface of the bearing.
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7.)
T o install the tonearm and / or to mount and adjust a cartridge, please f ollow the user manual of the
manufacturer.
8.)
The following nal adjustment is very important:
Please ensure that your turntable rack is in a levelled position.
Please check with the delivered level gauge, if your
Innovation Compact
turntable is in a levelled
position.
You can adjust each of the turntables feet to get the turntable levelled (Pic. 9).
To adjust the height, rst turn the middle part of the feet (Pic. 10 a; green arrow), then you can
twist the end part (Pic. 10 b, red frame) to the desired height.
After the adjustment, please make sure, to turn the middle part again to x 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
Compact
turntable.
Pic. 10 a: Middle part Pic. 10 b: End part
Pic. 11: Connection of power supply and motor
10.)
Place the at belt around the platter and around the
motor pulley.
By pushing the sensor-switch, marked with “33 1/3”
on the motor, the turntable starts to spin until 33 1/3
rpm is reached.
After the initial setup we recommend to let the turntable spin for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
This ensures a smoother break in.
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4. Fine adjustment of the
Innovation Compact
motor
The motor adjustment is already pre-set at the factory. Through the transport some small speed
deviations can occur. Please check the speed before using the turntable for the rst time.
For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the recommended Clearaudio
Stroboscope
Testrecord
on the platter. Follow hereby the instruction of the
Stroboscope Testrecord
user manual.
To check the speed with highest accuracy please use the Clearaudio Speed Light (Art. No. AC039)
(www.analogshop.de).
On the front side of your turntable there are three setting trimmers (see pic. 11).
Pic. 12: Fine adjustment of the motor (on the frontside)
- Left trimmer = setting 33 1/3 rpm
(near turntable motor)
- Middle trimmer = setting 45 rpm
- Right trimmer = setting 78 rpm
(near turntable bearing)
If you like to adjust the speed 33 1/3 rpm, take the Aluminum screw driver (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 not reach the correct speed, the sensor or the scale ring could be dirty or dusty.
To clean the sensor, please take off the platter very carefully!
Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
Be careful and avoid any scratches on the sensor or the scale ring!
If the motor has further more speed variations please contact your nearest authorized Clearaudio
dealer or directly the Clearaudio factory (address on page 13).
If the turntable is not in use, disconnect the unit completely from the power supply by removing the
main plug from the socket.
Now you are nally ready to play your vinyl records.
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new
Innovation Compact
turntable.
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5. Special instruction
5.1 Maintenance
• If the
Innovation Compact
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 uids and only uids specially used for acrylic, to clean the
Innovation Compact 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
uids will be available at Clearaudio (www.analogshop.de) or your Hi dealer.
5.2 Transport
Send / ship the
Innovation Compact
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 setup (chapter 3).
• If any transportation of the
Innovation Compact
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.
Only if the product is returned in its original packing Clearaudio can provide the warranty.
5.3 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
Innovation Compact
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
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6. Technical data
Construction details: Resonance–optimised chassis shape, made of laminated
wood and aluminium with precision CNC machined surface.
– All turntable feet are ne adjustable
– Optical Speed Control (OSC)
– Playback with two tonearms possible
Speed change: Comfortable speed change, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm
Drive unit: – High torque DC motor with belt drive
– Electronic Optical Speed Control (OSC)
Bearing: Clearaudio CMB ceramic magnetic bearing in main platter /
upper drive platter assembly
Inverted bearing in lower drive platter
Platter: 70 mm / 2.75 inch main platter, made out of synthetic
material with high density and excellent dimension stability,
dynamically balanced
Speed accuracy (measured): < ± 0.08 %
Power consumption: Max. consumption: 9.3 Watt
Consumption in operation: 2.5 Watt
Standby mode: 2.5 Watt
Off mode: 0.0 Watt
Total weight: approx. 12 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions (W/D/H): approx. 18.11 x 19.09 x 6.18 inch
(with tonearmbase, without tonearm)
approx. 460 x 485 x 157 mm
(with tonearmbase, without tonearm)
Warranty: 5 years* (see page 15)
* Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio within 14 days of purchase.
Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions.
Technical specications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as stock lasts.
Copies and reprints of this documents, including extracts, require written consent from
Clearaudio electronic GmbH; Germany
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To achieve the full Clearaudio warranty (
Innovation Compact
turntable 5 years), it is necessary
that you ll out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certicate /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 r ef err ed
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 ns
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 corr oborer
la date. Le reçu ou la facture constituent des preuves sufsantes.
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 Identizierung Ihres Gerätes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die
Dauer Ihrer Garantie-Ansprüche. Für Serviceleistungen benötigen wir stets die Gerätenummer. Diese nden Sie auf dem
Typenschild auf der Rückseite des Gerätes oder auch in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.
NEDERLANDS
GARANTIE
V
oor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke Clearaudio.
UW KWITANTIE, 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 v an de consument een gedateerd bewijs v an aankoop
te tonen. Uw kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.
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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 deriv anti da uso improprio , err ata installazione, manutenzione effettuata da personale non autorizzato o, comunque, da circostanze che non possano riferirsi a dif et ti
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 tr asporto
sono a carico del cliente. La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilità per danni diretti o indiretti prov ocati
dalla inosservanza delle prescrizio-ni di installazione, uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o
per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a ni 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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Stroboscope Testrecord
The Clearaudio
Stroboscope Testrecord
satises the highest demands for an exact speed adjustment for turntables. Dramatic sound improvements can be reached only with exact calibrated
speeds.
- Optimal adjustment for turntables -
To adjust the exact speed, please choose the side for 50 / 60 Hz, or
the other side for the use with the speed light rst. If you choose the
side without the speed light source, you can use the regular light source
for the installation, either 50 Hz (outer scales) or 60 Hz. The scales are
graduated in three different reading options:
33.3 Hz, 45 Hz and 78 Hz (starting from the outer diameter).
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 provi-
ded on the disc. This means, for the rst time a real time speed analysis is possible under realistic
circumstances.
If you have the impression that the horizontal lines move on the scale, you should set or readjust
the speed of the motor again.
- If the lines move clockwise, the speed is too fast.
- If the lines move counter clockwise, the motor speed is too slow.
Please correct the speed on your motor or turntable until you have the impression that the lines
stopped moving. After that you have reached the exact speed and you can enjoy the full potential
of your vinyl collection again.
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If you use the
Speed Light
(Art. No. AC039) you can reach an even higher or
more accurate adjustment, completely independent of the power line or
frequency of your country. As well, the 300 Hz calibrated light, used as an
external light source is completely independent from possible power line uc tuations, which could inuence the result by regular light. The 300 Hz of the
Speed Light
are generated by a stabilized quartz oscillator and permit a very
exact adjustment.
Please put the
Stroboscope Testrecord
with the ne lines upward on your
turntable. Here you also have the possibility to choose between two different speeds.
With the outside scale you can detect the speed of 33 Hz and with the inside scale you can detect
the speed of 45 Hz. Again, the big advantage of the Clearaudio
Stroboscope T estr ecord
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 rst 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 move anymore.
- Tip -
As more accurate your turntable speed is adjusted, as better the overal l sonic appearance of the
record playback will be!
It is mandatory to check the speed several times through out the year, to ensure that other inuences are not minimizing the sound quality.
Technical Data:
Speed Light
Light source: Blue LED / 300 Hz precision light source (calibrated)
Battery: V23GA – 12 V – Alkaline (Art. No.: AC039/B)
(Technical changes are subject without notication)
Date: 2017/11
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
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clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Straße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone/Tel.: +49 9131 40300 100
Fax: +49 9131 40300 119
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
info@clearaudio.de
Handmade in Germany
(Technische Änderungen vorbehalten -
Technical specication are subject to change
without prior notication) 2017
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