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Performance SE

User manual

Made in Germany
clearaudio electronic
Hi-Fi Components
GmbH
Spardorfer Str. 150
D-91054 Erlangen
Tel. +49(0) 1805/059595
FAX +49(0) 09131/51683
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
info@clearaudio.de /clearaudio copyright  2012
Version-1.2_02-28-12_E

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Performance SE User manual Made in Germany clearaudio electronic Hi-Fi Components GmbH Spardorfer Str. 150 D-91054 Erlangen Tel. +49(0) 1805/059595 FAX +49(0) 09131/51683 www.clearaudio.de www.analogshop.de info@clearaudio.de /clearaudio copyright  2012 Version-1.2_02-28-12_E...
  • Page 2 , a world class product of clearaudio electronic GmbH. The special resonance-optimised construction, the external motor-unit and the patented clearaudio - CMB-bearing-technology guarantees absolute speed stability, pure pleasure in listening and reproduction in accordance to the original. Thank you very much for your confidence.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Performance SE User manual Contents 1. Packaging overview 2. Packing contents 3. Set-up and operation 4. Tonearm- and pick-up setting 5. Azimuth-setting 6. Antiskating-setting 7. Service 8. Special directions 9. Technical data Warranty information Page 3  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 4: Packaging Overview

    1. Layer (top): Motor-unit, motor-basis (not shown) top of bearing, belt, pulley, fittings and accessories If ordered as set: satisfy tonearm and/or pickup 2. Layer (middle): Turntable - chassis 3. Layer (bottom): Platter Page 4  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 5: Packing Contents

    6-cut pulley for 230V motor or 2-cut Top of the CMB - bearing pulley for 110 V motor, incl. fixing screws Motor stand, made out of stainless Motor-unit with attached power cord steel Page 5  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 6 Smart Stylus Gauge Optional: Maestro MM pick-up (without cartridge) 2 Silent belts 2mm (1 for replacement) Pair of white gloves Allen wrench size 3 Screwdriver ( for fixing the pulley ) Warranty-certificate ( card ) Page 6  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 7: Set-Up And Operation

    Please follow the description step by step: Performance SE requires a space of at least 16,54 inch x 12,99 inch for positioning. 12,99 inch / 33 cm 16,54 inch / 42 cm Picture 1: Setting up space Page 7  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 8 User manual Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hifi-rack or another suitable base. Picture 2: Performance SE chassis Please remove the protective seal 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 (please remove the safety strip first).
  • Page 9: Tonearm- And Pick-Up Setting

    Pass the cables of the satisfy-tonearm carefully through the tonearm base. Please make sure that the cables will not damaged or bent too much. Picture 6: Passing the Satisfy – tonearm through the tonearm base Page 9  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 10 Colour code key of the satisfy-tonearm cables: Left channel (L+) → white Left channel (L -) → blue Right channel (R+) → Right channel (R -) → green Page 10  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 11 Please place the Smart Stylus gauge on the platter and put the cartridge on the fine line which is marked with the recommend tracking force for your cartridge (e.g. clearaudio MM cartridge 20 mN (2,0 gram)).
  • Page 12 Top view When the screws are tightened the satisfy-tone arm should Performance SE be installed on your as shown in the top view picture. Picture 11: Exact position of the Satisfy-tonearm Page 12  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 13 The arrow must point to the centre of the rotation axle of the tonearm. Picture 12: Cartridge alignment gauge Position the pick-up/cartridge in the aligning area of the template marked by a pattern of lines. Picture 13: Adjustment of cartridge Picture 14: Adjustment of cartridge Page 13  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 14 Picture 15: Detail view of cartridge adjustment TIP: For even better and more easy adjustment of the pick-up/cartridge and tonearm we recommend the clearaudio installation gauge (Art.-Nr. AC 005) . The following adjustment is very important: Performance SE Please make sure that your turntable is in a leveled position by using the level- gauge.
  • Page 15 Place the motor into the cut out on the left of chassis. Picture 19: Positioning the motor- unit into the stainless steel motor stand Picture 20: Positioning of the motor-unit Page 15  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 16: Speed Calibration

    The belt tension is correct if the belt can be deflected by approximately ¾inch by a finger. Page 16  clearaudio electronic GmbH 2012...
  • Page 17: Azimuth-Setting

    Picture 25: Antiskating The tonearm is adjusted now. Connect the power cord of the motor platter to the power supply. Place a record on the turntable and fix it with the clearaudio clever clamp (enclosed). Performance SE Your -turntable is completely set up and ready to play.
  • Page 18: Service

    Performance SE User manual 7. 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 as well about your nearest service location. Transportation advice:...
  • Page 19: Special Directions

    Any damages should only be repaired only by authorized personal. A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately! To achieve the full clearaudio warranty, it is necessary that you fill out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certificate /card back to clearaudio, within two weeks after purchase.
  • Page 20: Technical Data

    16,54 x 12,99 x 5,12 Warranty*: 5* years * Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back in time to clearaudio within 14 days. Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions. Technical specifications subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
  • Page 21: Warranty Information

    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.

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