Clearaudio Performance DC User manual

Performance DC
Hi-Fi Components clearaudio electronicGmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. [phone] FAX [phone]
www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de [e-mail] /clearaudio copyright 2013
User manual
Made in Germany
Version-1.4_18-03-13_E

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Dear clearaudio-customer,
You have purchased a state-of-the-art turntable, the Performance DC , a world class product of
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- turntable. All information given will help to generate the best performance and
avoid any possible damages.
We hope you will enjoy your new clearaudio Performance DC -turntable.
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Please read the warnings before connecting your Performance DC -turntable to the mains supply.
CE-MARKING
The clearaudio Performance DC meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic
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.
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.

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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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1. Packaging overview
The clearaudio Performance DC -turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging.
Please check the contents according to the following list before you set up your new
clearaudio Performance DC -turntable.
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
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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2. Set-up and operation
The Performance DC -turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packing
overview).
The set up is 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 inch x 12.99 inch for positioning.
12,99 inch / 330 mm
16,54 inch
/ 420 mm
Pic. 1: Setting up space

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2.1
Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable surface.
2.2
Please remove the protective netting 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.
Pic. 2: Performance DC chassis
Pic. 3: Bearing oil

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2.3
Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing.
To avoid damages make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished
ceramic shaft.
2.4
Now you can set the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing.
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. 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 it.
Pic. 4: Fitting the bearing upper part
Pic. 5: Setting the sub-platter
Pic. 5.1: Moving the belt

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2.5
Now you can set the platter carefully onto the bearing. To avoid damage, make sure you slide the
platter slowly and cautiously on the sub-platter/ bearing assembly. Hold the platter securely, so the
platter does not slip or fall on your turntable.
2.6
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 will you get the best results with your
turntable.
Adjust the height be turning the feet.
Pic. 6: Setting the platter onto the bearing
Pic. 7: Adjustment of the height
Pic. 8: Adjustment of the height

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2.7
For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective
manufacturer.
Now you can connect the Performance DC turntable with the main supply.
2.8
Speed fine adjustment
The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory. Because of handling or because of soiling of
the sensor or the sensor ring, some small speed deviations can occur.
Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time.
For the correct adjustment of the speed, please put the recommended clearaudio Stroboscope
Testrecord on the platter. Follow the instructions of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual. To
check the speed with highest accuracy please use the clearaudio Speed Light (AC039)
On the backside (close to the power supply input) of your turntable there are three setting
trimmers:
- left trimmer = setting 45 rpm
(near power supply jack)
- right trimmer = setting 78 rpm
33 1/3 RPM is underneath the motor
Pic. 8: Connection to the main supply
Pic. 9: Speed fine adjustment

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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 two platters very carefully!
Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud.
Be careful to avoid scratching the sensor or the scale ring!
If the motor has further speed issues please contact your nearest authorized clearaudio dealer or
directly the clearaudio factory.
Now you are finally ready to play your vinyl records!
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Performance DC - turntable.
3. Service
If any service or repair on all clearaudio products is necessary, please contact your dealer /
distributor or contact clearaudio directly. We can inform you about your nearest service location.
Transportation advice:
If any transportation of the Performance DC -turntable should be necessary, please always remove
the turntable platter. Otherwise serious damage can occur!
The bearing hole needs to be covered as well, to avoid any dust coming into the bearing. Always
take of the pulley of the motor unit as well, to prevent the motor shaft from any damages.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if this unit has to be transported
and/or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this turntable should be directed to the
distributor or directly to clearaudio at
clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Str 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Tel/Phone: [phone]
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[e-mail]