clearaudio clea-EL035 Smart Power 12V User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: clearaudio

Table of Contents

User manual / Bedienungsanleitung
Contents
Getting started
Modes of operation
Operating information
Technical Data
Documents / Resources

smart power 12V
User manual
Bedienungsanleitung

User manual / Bedienungsanleitung

Dear Clearaudio customer,
Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the smart power 12V a revolutionary turntable DC power supply made in Germany by Clearaudio.
The smart power 12V is a battery-based DC power supply upgrade designed for Clearaudio’s concert series and Performance DC turntables.
Like the smart power 24V, it provides clean power that is independent of the variability and inherent noise of the main supply. With a minimal output impedance, it delivers a steady, stable voltage, allowing your concept or Performance DC turntable to maintain perfect speed stability.
Again, like the 24V version, the smart power 12V can be set to switch automatically from the battery play mode into recharging mode and will continue to enhance your turntable’s performance and protect it from short circuits and power surges, even while charging.
When used with the concept of the active turntable, the smart power’s (12V) benefits are multiplied, since both the turntable’s motor and the onboard phono stage are fed with pure, clean DC power.

We wish you much musical enjoyment with your new Clearaudio smart power 12V.
Clearaudio electronic GmbH
CE-MARKING
Clearaudio smart power 12V meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance (EMC) and low-voltage appliances.

Getting started

The Clearaudio smart power 12V is delivered in custom-designed packaging. Please keep this packaging to ensure safe transportation if needed.
Unpack the unit and place it at its desired location.
Connect the smart power 12V to the mains power supply with the supplied 19V wall mount power supply. Then connect your turntable to the smart power 12V using the attached power cord, instead of the usual power supply.

Note: Never connect the 19V power supply directly to your concept series turntable. Serious damage can occur.
Before using smart power 12V it is important to fully charge the internal battery to bring it to the optimum operating condition (see page 5, point 3.3, “Charging mode”).
To switch the smart power 12V on, use the switch on the rear side of the unit.
The smart power 12V is now in the output/off mode, the LED ring of the button on the front will brighten up and vanish after a few seconds.
Press the button shortly, to activate the unit and supply the turntable with power.

Modes of operation

3.1 Output/off mode
The output/off mode is characterized by:

The output is deactivated.
The LED ring of the button is off.

Note: In this mode, if the battery is discharged, the unit will start charging the battery automatically.
3.2 Battery output mode
The battery output mode is characterized by:

The output is activated.
The LED ring is constantly on (not flashing).

3.3 Charging mode
The activated charging mode can be identified by the blinking LED ring of the button.
Please note:
The charging mode can be activated in every operation mode.
If the unit becomes completely discharged, smart power 12V will automatically switch to charging mode.
When in battery mode, a long press (approx. 3 seconds) will manually start the charging or top-up process.
The LED ring confirms the activated charging mode by flashing.
Depending on the remaining charge of the integrated NiMh batteries, the charging time may vary.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging mode will switch off automatically.
To manually stop the charging process, long press (approx. 3 seconds) the button again.
The LED ring will shine constantly.
Please note:
The unit will take up to 30 seconds to completely start or stop the charging process.

Operating information

As long as a load is connected to the smart power 12V and the remaining charge level is sufficient for the operation of the connected device, there will be no charging.
A reduction of the output voltage of up to 4V between two charging cycles is normal.
Crucial for the correct speed of the turntable is a noise-free current and not the absolute value.
This is ensured by battery buffering and a special, linear regulation in the turntable.
Switching off the unit is done using the power switch on the rear side of the smart power 12V.
By turning the knob on the back, the light of the LED ring on the front can be dimmed in all operating modes (see Pic.1, red mark).

Please note:
To prevent overheating of electronic parts never cover or put anything on top of the smart power 12V.
Do not dispose of the unit in the domestic waste.
Do not expose the smart power 12V to a temperature above 40° Celsius.

Clearaudio electronic GmbH
Spardorferstraße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone: +49 9131 40300100
Fax: +49 9131 40300119
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[email protected]

Technical Data

Battery:	NiMH Battery 12V 5000mAh
Power supply:	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, max. 1.4A
Output:	12V DC, max. 1.6A; fused (time-delay fuse)
Power consumption in operation	6.5 – 33 watts (depending on the charge cycle)
mode:	0 watts (turned off at rear panel)
Power consumption in off-mode:	Approx. 2.2 kg
Weight:	4.33 x 13.78 x 1.81 inches
Dimensions (w x d x h):	110 x 350 x 46mm
Warranty:	2 years* (except batteries)

Provided that the warranty card is correctly completed and returned to Clearaudio, or your product is registered online at https://clearaudio.de/en/service/registration.php, within 14 days of purchase.

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.

clear audio electronic GmbH
Spardorfer Straße 150
91054 Erlangen
Germany
Phone /Tel.: +49 9131 40300 100
Fax: +49 9131 40300 119
www.clearaudio.de
www.analogshop.de
[email protected]

Clearaudio Electronic accepts no liability for any misprints.
Technical specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice.
Product availability is as long as stock lasts.
Copies and reprints of this document, including extracts, require written consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH, Germany.