Clearaudio concept Active Wood Turntable User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: clearaudio

Table of Contents

Clearaudio concept Active Wood Turntable
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Packaging overview
List of components
Setup
Important notes
Service
WARRANTY
References
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Clearaudio concept Active Wood Turntable

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Product Information

Specifications

Brand: Clearaudio
Model: Concept
Turntable Type: Manual
Tonearm Type: Concept tonearm with friction-free magnetic bearing technology
Cartridge Type: Moving magnet or moving coil
Setup Location Size Requirement: Minimum 17 inch x 14 inch

Product Usage Instructions

Packaging Overview
Clearaudio provides secure packaging for the concept turntable to ensure safe transportation. Keep the original packaging for future shipping needs.

First Layer:
Concept turntable chassis including integrated motor unit and tonearm with cartridge.

Second Layer:

Turntable platter
Accessories box containing level gauge, Allen key (size 2), drive belt, power supply (including adaptors for EU, UK, US), bearing oil, user manual, Clearaudio return delivery note, warranty card.

List of Components

Turntable chassis with pre-assembled tonearm, cartridge, and drive belt on sub-platter.
Turntable platter.
Accessories:
- Level gauge
- Allen key (size 2)
- Drive belt
- Power supply (including adaptors for EU, UK, and US)
- Bearing oil
- User manual
- Clearaudio return delivery note
- Warranty card

Setup
Setting up the concept turntable is easy as most of the components are pre- assembled and pre-adjusted at the Clearaudio factory.

Note:
Ensure that the setup location meets the minimum size requirement of 17 inches x 14 inches.

Take the concept turntable chassis out of the package and place it on a suitable surface. Remove the drive belt from the plastic bag.
Place the drive belt around the sub-platter and the motor pulley.
Take the platter out of the package and carefully place it with both hands onto the shaft.
Remove the adhesive security tape and any other security materials from the tonearm and cartridge.
Since all key parameters have been adjusted at the Clearaudio factory, you only need to level the turntable using the provided level gauge.

FAQ

Q: What are the dimensions of the setup location for the concept turntable?
A: The setup location should have a minimum size of 17 inches x 14 inches.
Q: Are the tonearm and cartridge pre-adjusted?
A: Yes, all key parameters, including tracking and Anti-skating force, have been pre-adjusted at the Clearaudio factory.
Q: What accessories are included with the concept turntable?
A: The concept turntable package includes a level gauge, fallen key (size 2), drive belt, power supply (including adaptors for EU, UK, US), bearing oil, user manual, Clearaudio return delivery note, and warranty card.

Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Clearaudio concept or concept wood turntable package.

The Clearaudio concept is equipped with the innovative concept tonearm featuring friction-free magnetic bearing technology.
A high-quality moving magnet or moving coil cartridge completes the package.
All parameters have been pre-adjusted at the Clearaudio factory, including the tracking and Anti-skating force.

Please read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct and easy setup, avoid any potential damage and hence voiding of your warranty, and discover how to car for your concept or conept wood turntable so that it gives you many years of musical enjoyment and pleasure.

This section must be read before any connection to the mains power supply.

CE-MARKING
The Clearaudio concept meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

EQUIPMENT MAINS 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 INPUT: 100 V – 240 V ~/ 50 – 60 Hz / 150 mA; OUTPUT: 12 V= / 450 mA

COPYRIGHT
Recording und playback 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.

Packaging overview

Clearaudio has developed a special secure packaging for your concept turntable which ensures safe transportation.

Please keep the original packaging as it will be required if you need to ship the turntable.

First layer:
concept turntable chassis including integrated motor unit and tonearm with cartridge.
Second layer:
Turntable platter Accessories box, user manual, Clearaudio return delivery note, warranty card.

List of components

Turntable chassis with tonearm, cartridge and drive belt on sub-platter.
Turntable platter
Accessories: Level gauge, Allen key (size 2), drive belt, power supply (including adaptors for EU, UK, US), bearing oil, user manual, Clearaudio return delivery note, warranty card.

Setup

Setting up the concept turntable is easy. The turntable chassis, tonearm and cartridge are already assembled and all key parameters have been pre-adjusted and tested at the Clearaudio factory.

The concept turntable requires a place for set-up location of at least 17 inches x 14 inches.

First, take the concept turntable chassis out of the package and place it on a suitable surface.
Then remove the drive belt from the plastic bag.
Place the drive belt around the sub-platter and around the motor pulley.
Take the platter out of the package and carefully place it with both hands onto the shaft.
Carefully remove the adhesive security tape and further security materials from the tonearm and the cartridge.
As all key parameters have been adjusted at the Clearaudio factory, all you need to do is to level the turntable using the level gauge provided.
If your concept turntable is not in a perfectly level position, as indicated by the bubble of the level gauge not being positioned in the centre of the black circle, you can adjust the turntable‘s feet by turning them clockwise or anti-clockwise until you reach a perfectly level position. You can then lock in the ideal position of the spikes using the lock screw. You will only get the best sound from your concept turntable if the turntable is in a perfectly level position.
Connect one end of the external power supply provided to the socket on the rear of the concept turntable, and the other end to a live AC outlet. Then connect the tonearm cable to your phone.

Your concept turntable is now fully set up and ready to play.

We wish you a lot of listening pleasure!

Important notes

Adjustment of the tracking force
Never check or adjust the tracking force when there is a record on the platter. Always remove the record first. The pre-adjusted and recommended tracking for the Clearaudio concept MM cartridge and for the Clearaudio concept MC cartridge 2.2 g (+/- 0.2 g).

Adjustment of the tonearm height
As everything on the turntable is pre-assembled and tested, including the tonearm and cartridge, there is usually no need to change any parameters on the concept turntable. If you want to change the height of your tonearm please refer to your nearest qualified dealer or service personnel.

Your dealer can make the height adjustment by loosening the locking screw on the side of the tonearm base of your turntable.

Clearaudio assumes no liability for incorrect handling or any damage caused if non-qualified persons attempt these adjustments.

Adjustment of the Anti-skating force
Again, as everything on the turntable is pre-assembled and tested, including the tonearm and cartridge, there is usually no need to change any of the concept turntable parameters. If you want to change your cartridge and to adjust the Anti-skating force please refer to your nearest qualified dealer or service personnel. Your dealer will find the Anti-skating adjuster on the underside of the turntable.

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Again, Clearaudio assumes no liability for incorrect handling or any damage caused if non-qualified persons attempt the above adjustments.

IMPORTANT:
For any transportation of the concept turntable, please ensure that the platter is packed with the upper surface facing downwards into the packaging. Please also ensure that you fully retract the turntable feet.

Further transportation advice:
For any transportation of the concept turntable, please always remove the turntable platter (see above) and fix the tape holding the sub-platter as well as the tonearm and the cartridge stylus protection. Otherwise, serious damage can occur.

Clearaudio assumes no liability for any damage that may occur due to incorrect packing.

Service

If any servicing or repair on a Clearaudio product is necessary, please contact your dealer/distributor or contact Clearaudio directly. We can advise you of your nearest service location.
PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING. You will need it if your turntable needs to be transported and/or shipped. Any further questions you may have about this turntable should be directed to your dealer/distributor or directly to Clearaudio at:

Clearaudio electronic GmbH

Spardorfer Straße 150 91054 Erlangen Germany
Phone: +49 9131 40300 100
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
info@clearaudio.de
Fax: +49 9131 40300 119

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.

clearaudio electronic® GmbH