clearaudio 12V Professional Power User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- clearaudio
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clearaudio 12V Professional Power User Manual
Dear Clearaudio customer,
Thank you for choosing the Professional Power 12V, a high quality transformer-
based and stabilized 12 Volt DC power supply made in Germany by Clearaudio.
The Professional Power 12V provides improved filtering over the standard power
supply, which delivers a much cleaner power source. Cleaner power and
increased ‘headroom’ for Clearaudio’s concept and Performance DC series
turntables, thanks to a smoother motor performance and extended reserves.
The attractive design and improved listening experience will ensure that the
Professional Power 12V is a welcome addition to your home audio system.
We wish you much musical enjoyment with your new Clearaudio Professional Power
12V
Safety instructions
General information
Check the device for visible damage before using it for the first time. If the
device is damaged, it should not be connected to the mains. Also, never
connect the device if it has been dropped or gotten wet, contact your dealer
to have the device inspected. Never expose the device to rain or moisture.
Never touch the power cord of the device with wet hands. For your own safety,
regular visual inspections of any defective insulation on the connection cable
are also recommended. A damaged cable should be replaced immediately by a
specialist! Never pull on the power cable to unplug the device, but directly
on the plug! The inside of the device is maintenance-free, never open the
housing or try to repair the device yourself. This can also lead to loss of
warranty. If you do not operate the device for a longer period of time, we
recommend disconnecting the power supply from the mains. Not suitable for
children! Scope of delivery may contain small parts that can be swallowed.
Intended use
The Professional Power 12V is a power supply for 12V based Clearaudio
turntables. The intended use of the Professional Power 12V 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 modification of this product is not intended.
Location of installation
The device should only be set up on leveled surfaces. Avoid location with
direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and high humidity. Likewise, avoid
placing electronic devices near heaters, heat lamps, or other devices that
produce heat. The device is designed for operation in heated rooms. Never
block the ventilation slots or cover the device with a cloth or similar. No
objects with an open flame may be placed on the device (burning candles or
similar). To prevent overheating of electronic parts never cover or put
anything on top of the Professional Power 12V.
Overload
The product is designed to comply with all necessary safety regulations,
however you should not leave the device unattended under extreme loads.
Maintenance
Only use a soft cloth with a smooth surface for cleaning. Never use agressive
cleaning detergent.
Health information
Permanently high volume can lead to various types of hearing damage. Use high
volume responsibly!
Service
During the gurantee period, the balance reference phono may only be repaired
by the manufacturer, otherweise the warranty will become void. All Clearaudio
products should only be serviced by specialist retailer. If despite the high
production standard, a repair is necessary, the Professional Power 12V must be
sent to Clearaudio through your dealer.
Transport
Always us the original packaging when transporting the Clearaudio Professional
Power 12V. Be sure to pack the device exactly as it was shipped. Safe
transport is only guaranteed in the original packaging. When packing, proceed
in reverse as described for assembly.
Disposal
Do not dispose this product together with other waste. WEEE Reg. No.:
DE26004446
CE Marking
This electronic product corresponds to the applicable guidelines for obtaining
the CE mark.
Scope of delivery
Please check the contents of the package:
- Professional Power 12V (with built-in power cable) (approx. 1.45m)
- Power cord with country-specific plug (approx. 2.00m)
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- User manual
Beside the delivered items you should also check, whether you have received the correct plug type and the correct version. The voltage required to supply the device (110 V / 230 V) is noted on the underside of the device and on the label on the box.
Please note:
Using the Professional Power 12V with the wrong voltage can damage the device!
Control elements
| 1 | ON/OFF/Standby button with LED |
|---|---|
| 2 | Main switch |
| 3 | Grounding socket (for optional grounding) |
| 4 | Cover of the fuse |
| 5 | Built-in power cable |
| 6 | IEC socket |
Initial start
Clearaudio has developed a special packaging for your Professional Power 12V to ensures a safe transportation. Please keep this original packing, if you need to ship the unit. Take the device out of the box and set it up at the desired location. Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the main switch on the back is set to “0” (=OFF).
- Connect the device to the mains with the enclosed power cord.
- Then connect your turntable and the Professional Power 12V with the built-in power cable instead of the standard plug-in power supply.
- Now you can turn the main switch on the back to „I“ (=ON).
- The LED light on the front panel of the Professional Power 12V starts to flash for approx. 40 seconds, while the device starts up and the output voltage stabilizes.
- When the LED light shines continuously, the device is ready (ON mode) and you can start the turntable.
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Operating modes
Standby
The „Standby“ mode is characterized by:
- The output is deactivated (the turntable is not supplied with power).
- The LED light is off.
ON
The „ON“ mode is characterized by:
- The output is activated (the turntable is supplied with power).
- The LED light shines continuously.
Dimming the LED
The LED light on the front panel can be darkened or lightened by one level by
long pressing the ON/ OFF/Standby button on the front panel.
Turn off
Due to the Professional Power 12V you can turn off the turntable by pressing the ON / OFF button on the front panel (Standby mode) of the Professional Power 12V. You don’t have to switch off the turntable itself. You can leave the main switch on the back on, so when you switch the unit on again, the device is immediately ready for use and does not have to start up first. However, the turntable must be reactivated at the desired speed.
Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your Professional Power 12V, first check the
possible causes to rule out incorrect operation. If the error persists, please
contact your dealer!
Never try to open the device and/or repair it yourself, this will void the
warranty!
| Error | Cause | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Device does not work | Is the power cord plugged in and the power switch turned | |
| on? | Check the connection. |
Technical data
Power supply:| 110V AC 60Hz, max. 200mA (time delay fuse)
240V AC, 50Hz, max. 200mA (time delay fuse)
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Output:| 12V, max. 500mA; fused (time delay fuse)
Power consumption:| In operation (LED on):
0 rpm > 1,1 watts
33,3 rpm > 1,4 watts
45 rpm > 1,5 watts
78 rpm > 1,7 watts
Standby (LED off) = 1 watts
Off mode: 0.0 watts
(turned off at rear panel “0”)
Ripple voltage = 50μVPP
Total weight:| Approx. 813g
Dimensions (W/D/H):| Approx. 73 x 145 x 76mm
Dimensions (W/D/H):| Approx. 28,74 x 57,09 x 29,92 inches
Manufacturer’s warranty:| 2 years*
- Provided that the warranty card is correctly registered online at
https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase.
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