User manual Master Innovation 08/2014 english
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1. Loving music Master Innovation User manual set up Clearaudio Electronic GmbH Hi Fi Components Spardorfer Str 150 D 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel 49 9131 40 300 100 Fax 49 9131 40300119 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de Copyright Clearaudio 2014 Version 1 4_22 08 14_E j Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music Dear Clearaudio customer Congratulations on your purchase of the Master Innovation turntable a world class turntable handmade in Germany by Clearaudio Electronic GmbH The Master Innovation s state of the art combination of a no contact magnetic drive frictionless Ceramic Magnetic Bearing and self regulating sensor controlled Optical Speed Control guarantees incredible pitch stability and freedom from noise leading to unbelievably realistic musical reproduction Its resonance minimizing chassis construction comprises four layers of a complex sandwich of aluminium Panzerholz bullet proof wood aluminium and includes provision for up to three tonearms allowing for complete flexibility of tonearm and cartridge Please note that this instruction manual contains a brief overview to enable quick and easy set up A fuller instruction manual will be sent out in due course We wish you a great deal of musical enjoyment with your new Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable Clearaudio Electronic GmbH This section must be read before any co2. GmbH 2014 j Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music 5 Servicing and special instructions Servicing Any required servicing of Clearaudio products should be carried out by authorized personnel only In the case of repairs the Master Innovation turntable must be sent to your nearest authorized Clearaudio distributor or dealer or directly to the Clearaudio factory Clearaudio Electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel 49 9131 40 300 100 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de Please ensure that you send the Master Innovation turntable always and only in its original packaging Without the original packaging Clearaudio s warranty will not be valid When repackaging the turntable please follow in reverse the steps indicated in this manual for installation and set up from section 1 Special instructions e To benefit from the full Clearaudio warranty 5 years for the for the Master Innovation turntable you must fill out and return to Clearaudio the corresponding part of the warranty registration within two weeks of purchase e For any required transportation of the Master Innovation turntable please always remove the turntable platter and the shaft holder Otherwise serious damage may occur To avoid any dust getting into the bearing the bearing hole should be covered e If the Master Innovation turntable is to be unused for some time please disconnect the motor f
3. for the record should face up Now you can carefully remove the protective film To avoid any damage to your bearing the platter should be at room temperature before beginning set up approx 20 Celsius Please avoid any sideways force to avoid any damage to the ceramic bearing Image 10a Setting up the stainless steel platter Image 10b Seting up the platter Image 11 Set up finished You can find various turntable adjustment accessories at www clearaudio de or www analogshop de Page 12 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music 11 To install the tonearm please see the relevant manufacturer s user manual for that tonearm 12 To mount and adjust a cartridge please follow the relevant manufacturer s user manual for that cartridge If you have purchased your Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable as a package with tonearm and cartridge you will find a Smart Level Gauge in your accessories pack which will help you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge This position of the diamond correlates to a tracking force of 20 mN 2 0g za clearaudio stylus force gauge Tracking force too high Tracking force too low Image 12 Using the Smart Stylus Gauge Page 13 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music 13 The following final adjustment is very important Please ensur
4. al warranty card Clearaudio quality card Stroboscope Test Record Master Innovation turntable chassis including mounted lower bearing part and integrated motor unit optional tonearm Stainless steel subplatter with scale ring Delrin or acrylic platter optional power supply cartridge drive bearing Carton 2 of 3 pre mounted drive Carton 3 of 3 not pictured Stainless steel subplatter and platter Page 4 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music 2 Parts list Clearaudio s special secure packaging for your Master Innovation turntable ensures safe transportation Please keep this original packaging in case you need to transport or ship the turntable at any point in the future Clearaudio Master Innovation parts list base carton 2 of 3 Stainless steel sub platter Delrin or acrylic turntable platter Drive bearing with ceramic ball La Power supply Page 5 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 J Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music 10 11 12 13 14 16 LEARAUDI a Lager Of dearing ol 2 5 mi er wer hall 1 pair of white gloves aa Grounding wire to connect to the underside of the bearing part Level gauge for turntable 2 2 drive belts belts Universal eni 3 7 Bearing oil for occasional use Clearaudio Smart Stylus Gauge Art No AC038 to adjust the exact card Clearaudio quality certif
5. ccuracy you may wish to use the Clearaudio Speed Light ref AC039 available at www analogshop de On the front side of your turntable there are three fine speed adjusters see image 15 below Left adjuster setting 33 1 3 rpm near turntable motor Middle adjuster setting 45 rpm Right adjuster setting 78 rpm near turntable bearing Image 15 Fine adjustment of the motor To adjust the turntable speed at 33 1 3 rpm take the aluminium screwdriver provided and turn the left adjuster until you have reached the right speed according to the Stroboscope Test Record see the relevant user manual e Turning the adjuster counter clockwise reduces the turntable speed e Turning the adjuster clockwise increases the turntable speed You can also adjust the turntable speed for 45 rpm and 78 rpm in the same way Please note If the turntable does not reach the correct speed the sensor or the scale ring could be dirty or dusty To clean the sensor take off the two platters very carefully Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud Be very careful to avoid scratching the sensor or the scale ring Should the motor still have speed variations please contact Clearaudio directly or your nearest authorized Clearaudio dealer Now you are ready to play your vinyl records We wish you a great deal of pleasure with your new Master Innovation turntable Page 15 Clearaudio Electronic
6. e that your turntable rack is in a level position Please use the spirit level gauge provided to ensure that your Master Innovation turntable is in a level position You can adjust each of the turntable s feet to level the turntable You will only get the best results with your Master Innovation turntable if it is level Image 13a Alignment of the turntable Image 13b Adjustment of the turntable feet 14 Please connect the mains plug to your power supply 15 By pushing the sensor switch marked with 33 1 3 on the motor the turntable starts to spin until 33 1 3 rpm is reached After the initial set up we recommend a running in period to ensure the perfect performance To do this let the turntable spin at 33 1 3 rpm for 15 to 30 minutes Image 14 Connection of power supply and motor Page 14 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 J Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music 4 Fine adjustment of the motor 1 The Master Innovation s motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory However some Small speed deviations can occur during transportation or due to dirt or dust on the sensor or the sensor ring Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time To correctly adjust the speed put the recommended Clearaudio Stroboscope Test Record onto the platter and refer to the instructions provided in the Stroboscope Test Record user manual To check the speed with highest a
7. ed sintered bronze insert VA stainless steel platter acrylic GS PMMA platter POM platter all with precision CNC machined surface 0 05 0 01 approx 428 mm x 380 mm x 396 mm 16 85 inch x 14 96 inch x 15 59 inch Pom approx 61 1 kg without tonearm and packing Acryl approx 59 1 kg without tonearm and packing 9 5 Watt 4 1 Watt 2 4 Watt 0 0 Watt 5 years provided the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back to Clearaudio Clearaudio Electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions Technical specifications are subject to change or improvement without prior notice Product availability is as long as stocks last Any copies of this text including extracts reguire prior written consent from Clearaudio Electronic GmbH Germany Page 17 Version August 2014 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 J Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music To benefit from the full Clearaudio warranty 5 years for the for the Master Innovation turntable you must fill out and return to Clearaudio the corresponding part of the warranty registration within two weeks of purchase The Master Innovation turntable must be returned in its original packaging Without the original packaging Clearaudio s warranty will not be valid ENGLISH WARRANTY For warranty information contact your local Clearaudio distributor RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT Your purchase rece
8. ente La casa costruttrice declina ogni responsabilit per danni diretti o indiretti provocati dalla inosservanza delle prescrizioni di installazione uso e manutenzione dettagliate nel presente manuale o per guasti dovuti ad uso continuato a fini professionali ESPANOL GARANTIA Para obtener informacion acerca de la garantia p ngase en contacto con su distribuidor clearaudio GUARDE SU RECIBO DE COMPRA Su recibo de compra es su prueba permanente de haber adquirido un aparato de valor Este recibo debera guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizario como referencia cuando tenga que hacer uso del seguro o se ponga en contacto con clearaudio IMPORTANTE Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia el usuario tiene la responsabilidad de demonstrar cuando efectu la compra En este caso su recibo de compra sera la prueba apropiada Page 18 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014
9. icate speed card sales return paper 18 Not shown stainless steel subplatter 19 and platter carton 3 of 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE Please double check the tightness of all bolts hardware and mounting pods as temperature fluctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose 16 Clearaudio Stroboscope Test Record Not shown User manual warranty Page 6 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 J Master T nn O Va th on User manual set up Loving music 3 Installation and set up The set up of the Master Innovation 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 fingerprints platter The Master Innovation turntable requires a set up space of at least 18 90 x 19 29 inches TT y 19 29 inches 49 cm x 18 90 inches 48 Image 1 Required set up space Page 7 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music Carton 1 of 3 1 First take out the three black flat pads from the accessory bag Place these flat pads on your hi fi rack or another suitable base where the final position of your Master Innovation turntable will be 2 Then take the Master Innovation turntable body drive unit from the next packaging layer and place the turntable s spikes onto the flat pads Y Image 2 Master Innovation dri
10. ipt is your permanent record of 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 service under warranty 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 FRANCAIS GARANTIE Pour des informations sur la garantie contacter le distributeur local clearaudio CONSERVER L ATTESTATION D ACHAT L attestation d achat est la preuve permanente d un achat de valeur La conserver en lieu sur pour s y reporter aux fins d obtention d une couverture d assurance ou dans le cadre de correspondances avec clearaudio IMPORTANT Pour l obtention d un service couvert par la garantie il incombe au client d tablir la preuve de l achat et d en corroborer la date Le regu ou la facture constituent des preuves suffisantes DEUTSCH GARANTIE Bei Garantiefragen wenden Sie sich bitte zun chst an Ihren clearaudio Handler Heben Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg gut auf WICHTIG Die Angaben auf Ihrer Quittung erlauben uns die Identifizierung Ihres Ger tes und belegen mit dem Kaufdatum die Dauer Ihrer Garantie Anspr che F r Serviceleistungen ben tigen wir stets die Ger tenummer Diese finden Sie auf dem Typenschild auf der R ckseite des Ger te
11. nnection is made to the mains supply WARNING Do not expose your turntable to rain or humidity Do not handle mains leads with wet hands Do not place or insert anything into the equipment or through the ventilation holes No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the equipment CE MARKING C The Clearaudio Master Innovation meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance EMC and low voltage appliances EQUIPMENT MAINS POWER 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 230 V or 110 V AC 50 Hz and 60 Hz COPYRIGHT Recording and reproduction of any audio material may require the consent of the creator Please note relevant information given in the following Copyright Act 1956 Dramatic and Musical Performers Act 1958 Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 any relevant recent legal regulations Page 2 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 i p Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music Contents 1 Packing overview 4 2 Parts list 5 3 Installation and set up 7 4 Fine adjustment of the motor 15 5 Service and special instructions 16 6 Technical data 17 Warranty information 18 Page 3 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Innovation User manual set up i Loving music 1 Packing overview Accessories user manu
12. rom the main power supply e Every two years you can lubricate the bearing of the turntable platter with the bearing oil provided 1 or 2 drops will be enough e If any damage to the power cord should occur please ensure that this is repaired only by authorized personnel Please note A damaged power cord must be exchanged immediately Caution Please use only non alcoholic fluids specifically intended for acrylic to clean the Master Innovation turntable Otherwise damage to the material or the surface can occur Avoid using dry cloths for cleaning due to electrostatic charging Suitable cleaning materials are available from Clearaudio www analogshop de or from your local hi fi dealer Page 16 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Loving music 6 Technical data Master Inno vation User manual set up Construction principle Available speeds Drive unit Bearing Platter Speed variation less than Deviance of the set value Dimension w x d x h Weight Power consumption Max consumption Consumption in operation Standby mode Off mode Warranty Resonance optimised chassis belt driven with optical speed control and magnetic no contact drive Housing for up to three tonearms 33 1 3 rpm 45rpm 78rpm Decoupled DC motor in a massive metal housing Main bearing Clearaudio patented Ceramic Magnetic Bearing Drive bearing Inverted and polished ceramic bearing shaft polish
13. s oder auch in der beigef gten Garantie Registrierkarte NEDERLANDS GARANTIE Voor inlichtingen omtrent garantie dient u zich tot uw plaatselijke clearaudio UW KWITANTIE KASSABON E D BEWAREN Uw kwitantie kassabon e d vormen uw bewijs van aankoop van een waardevol artikel en dienen op een veilige plaats bewaard te worden voor evt verwijzing bijv in verbend met verzekering of bij correspondentie met clearaudio BELANGRIJK Bij een evt beroep op de garantie is het de verantwoordelijkheid van de consument een gedateerd bewijs van aankoop te tonen Uw kassabon of factuurzijn voldoende bewijs ITALIANO GARANZIA L apparecchio coperto da una garanzia di buon funzionamento della durata di un anno o del periodo previsto dalla legge a partire dalla data di acquisto comprovata da un documento attestante il nominativo del Rivenditore e la data di vendita La garanzia sar prestata con la sostituzione o la riparazione gratuita delle parti difettose Non sono coperti da garanzia difetti derivanti da uso improprio errata installazione manutenzione effettuata da personale non autorizzato o comunque da circostanze che non possano riferirsi a difetti di funzionamento dell apparecchio Sono inoltre esclusi dalla garanzia gli interventi inerenti l installazione e l allacciamento agli impianti di alimentazione Gli apparecchi verranno riparati presso i nostri Centri di Assistenza Autorizzati Le spese ed i rischi di trasporto sono a carico del cli
14. ve unit 3 To avoid humming noises it may be necessary to ground the bearing To do so plug the ground cable provided into the hole in the bearing fixing bolt on the underside of the turntable Ae eee GSS a eee 8 EEE loa n I a ren Image 3 Grounding the bearing 4 Remove the protective security tape from the bearing housing Place two drops of synthetic bearing oil onto the ceramic bearing shaft provided and also available at www analogshop de Page 8 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music 5 Take the drive bearing out of the box Please remove the bearing protection film carefully Carefully place the bearing onto the bearing axis Image 4a Setting up the bearing Image 4b Setting up the bearing 6 Remove the protection film from the sensor mounted on the turntable chassis Please do so extremely carefully to avoid introducing any dirt or scratches Carefully take the stainless steel platter out of the box using both hands Remove the protection film from the scale ring on the lower side of the turntable The lower platter side with the scale ring must be face down when placing it on the bearing Again please remove the lamination extremely carefully to avoid introducing any dirt or scratches Image 5 Montage of the sub platter with scale ring Page 9 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Lo
15. ving music 7 Take the drive platter out of the box and remove the protective film Using both hands place the drive unit platter onto the bearing so that the magnets are showing on the top Please be very careful Image 6 Placing the drive unit platter onto the bearing 8 Place one of the two drive belts provided the second is a spare around the platter and around the motor pulley Image 7 Placement of the drive belt Page 10 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up 9 Carefully take the top unit from carton 2 of 3 and place it onto the drive unit Make sure that the protective film of the top unit is still fixed between the platter and the chassis to avoid damage Please note that the centering pins will easily slide into the threaded hole without jamming Centering pins for sliding into the threaded hole Centering pins for sliding into the threaded hole Image 8 Placement of the top unit Image 9 Top unit in place Page 11 Clearaudio Electronic GmbH 2014 Master Inno vation User manual set up Loving music 10 Take the stainless steel sub platter from carton 3 and remove the protective packaging Place the platter carefully onto the upper part of the bearing Make sure that the protective film is still fixed in place at this point Next take the platter out of its box and set it carefully onto the bearing The side with the cut out
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