Performance DC
Hi-Fi Components 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 copyright 2014
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.
User manual
Dear Clearaudio-customer,
You have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the
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-
avoid any possible damages.
We hope you will enjoy your new Clearaudio
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Please read the warnings before connecting your
turntable. All information given will help to generate the best performance and
Performance DC
Performance DC
-turntable.
Performance DC
, a world class product of
-turntable to the mains supply.
CE-MARKING
The Clearaudio
disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.
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 1072,
- any more recent legal regulations.
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Performance DC
meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
User manual
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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User manual
1. Packaging overview
The Clearaudio
Please check the contents according to the following list before you set up your new
Clearaudio
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
Performance DC
Performance DC
-turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging.
-turntable.
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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