Innovation Compact
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
© Clearaudio electronic GmbH 2016
Version: 1.4_13.10.2016_E
User manual
Made in Germany
Silver with natural wood chassis
Black with black chassis
Figures: Package with
Clearaudio tonearm
„Magnify“ and Clearaudio
cartridge „Stradivari V2“.
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulation’s to your choice of the
Innovation Compact
turntable, a world class turntable, handmade in
Germany by Clearaudio electronic GmbH.
Resonance minimizing chassis sandwich construction in combination with the innovative 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-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 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.
Innovation Compact
User manual
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.
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The Clearaudio
Innovation Compact
meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.
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
User manual Stroboscope Testrecord 15 - 16
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1. Packing overview
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Pic. 1: Packing overview
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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
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:
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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
Continuation of list
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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
Innovation
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 hi-rack 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.
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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.)
To install the tonearm and / or to mount and adjust a cartridge, please follow 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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Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions. Technical specications 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
© Clearaudio electronic GmbH 2016
Version: October 2016
6. Technical data
Construction principle: Resonance optimised chassis’s shape, belt driven with optical,
full automatic speed control
Speed possibilities: 33 1/3 rpm / 45 rpm / 78 rpm
Drive unit: Decoupled DC motor in a massive metal-housing.
This
Innovation Compact
can be connected to 230 V or 110 V AC
(50 Hz and 60 Hz).
Bearing: Inverted and polished ceramic bearing shaft, polished sinter
bronze insert, including patented CMB bearing technology
Platter: Delrin or acrylic GS-PMMA platter (Wood version), precision CNC
machined surface
Speed variation less than: +/- 0.08 %
Deviance of the set value: +/- 0.01 %
Weight: approx. 12 kg (without tonearm and power supply)
Dimensions:
(w x d x h)
approx. 428 mm x 390 mm x 146 mm
(16.85 inch x 15.35 inch x 5.75 inch)
Power consumption:
Max. consumption:
Consumption in operation:
Stand by mode:
Off mode:
9.3 Watt
2.5 Watt
2.5 Watt
0.0 Watt
Warranty:
5 years* (see page 15)
* Only if the warranty card is lled out correctly and sent back to Clearaudio!
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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 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.
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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 sufsantes.
DEUTSCH
GARANTIE
Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zunächst an Ihren clearaudio-Händler.
Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf.
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Diese nden Sie auf dem Typenschild auf der RückPage des Gerätes oder auf dem Tonarm sowie in der beigefügten Garantie-Registrierkarte.
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GARANTIE
Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke clearaudio.
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kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs.
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GARANZIA
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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, comunque, 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 ni professionali.
ESPAÑOL
GARANTIA
Para obtener información acerca de la garantia póngase en contacto con su distribuidor clearaudio.
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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
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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
User manual
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 provided 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 uctuations, 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 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 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 overall 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: 10/2016
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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