Clearaudio Innovation Compact Bedienungsanleitung
User manual
© clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2022-11 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“.
Pic. similar
User manual
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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
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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-o mechanism.
Therefore, as soon as the stylus has reached the run-out groove, engage the tonearm lift and switch the turntable o.
Not suitable for children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.
2. Intended use
The
Innovation Compact
is a turntable for playing records.
The intended use of the
Innovation Compact
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 modication of this product is not intended.
3. Location of installation
Avoid locations with direct sunlight, temperature uctuations 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 ame 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.
Donotusedryclothsforcleaningasthisgeneratesstaticelectricity. Suitable cleaning and care productsfromClearaudio
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.
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6. Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high volume responsibly!
7. Service
The
Innovation Compact
turntable should be repaired during the guarantee period by the manufacturer only, otherwise
the warranty claim expires. All Clearaudio products should only be serviced by specialist retailers.
If, despite the high production standard, a service is necessary, the
Innovation Compact
turntable must be send to
Clearaudio through your dealer.
8. Transport
Use the original packing material for further transportation of the
Innovation Compact
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 serious damage can occur.
Remove also the pulley from the motor axle to avoid any damage during transport.
Clearaudio assumes no liability for any damage that may occur due to incorrect packing.
9. Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste.
WEEE Reg. No.: DE26004446
10. CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining the CE mark.
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Contents
1. Packing overview ..............................................6
2. List of components............................................7 - 8
3. Installation and setup .......................................9 - 12
4. Fine adjustment of the motor ...........................13
5. Troubleshooting ................................................14 - 15
6. Technical data ...................................................16
Warranty information............................................17 - 18
User manual Stroboscope Testrecord ...................19 - 20
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1. Packing overview
Pic. 1: Packing overview
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
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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
12
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-wireforthe
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.
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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