"Clearaudio Ovation" manual
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1. On the rear close to power supply input of your turntable there are three setting trimmers left trimmer setting 33 1 3 rpm near tonearm middle trimmer setting 45 rpm right trimmer setting 78 rpm Pic 11 Fine speed adjustment If you need to adjust the speed 33 1 3 rpm take the aluminium screw driver see accessories and turn the left trimmer until you have reached the correct speed according to the Stroboscope Testrecord see user manual Stroboscope Testrecord Turning the trimmer counter clockwise reduces the turntable speed Turning the trimmer clockwise raises the turntable speed Use the same procedure to adjust the speed for 45 rpm and 78 rpm 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 very carefully lift off the two platters Clean the sensor and the scale ring with a little isopropyl alcohol and a cotton bud Be extremely careful to avoid any scratches on the sensor or the scale ring If the motor still has speed variations please contact your nearest authorized clearaudio dealer or the clearaudio factory direct Now you are ready to play your vinyl records We wish you a lot of pleasure with your new Ovation turntable Page 11 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 carati Ovation a 3 Service If any service or repair on all clearaudio products is necessary please contac2. Loving music Please note The marks dots on the sub platter and the top of the bearing have been carefully measured Please make sure they align exactly as shown in picture below Pic 6 Alignment of sub platter and bearing markings 2 5 Now carefully place the platter onto the bearing To avoid damage make sure the inverted bearing slides slowly on the bearing shaft Hold the platter in one hand while with the other is securing the bearing top so it can neither slip and nor fall on the turntable Please also make sure they align exactly as shown in picture below Pic 7 a Alignment of sub platter and bearing markings Pic 7 Seating the platter on to the bearing Page 8 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation a 2 6 Please check with the bubble level gauge that your Ovation turntable is in a levelled position You can adjust each of the turntable feet to level the turntable 5 Best results will only be obtained with the turntable in a completely level situation To adjust the height of the turntable loosen the locking nut of the feet plese ee eun ent OF hs dett see green box below i a u Pic 8 1 Adjustment of the height 2 7 Is the Ovation turntable purchased as a package together with the clearaudio Clarify tonearm please proceed with tonearm setting up as described below _ Len p Position and O so LEE cable cover Fitting for tonearm shaft Fitting fo
3. 420 mm Pic 1 Setting up space Page 5 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation User manual E Loving music 2 1 Place the pre mounted chassis on your hi fi rack or another suitable base Pic 2 Ovation chassis 2 2 Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic bearing oil also available at www analogshop de on the ceramic bearing shaft Pic 3 Bearing oil Page 6 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 E Ovation Loving music 2 3 User manual Very carefully place the upper bearing housing carefully onto the bearing shaft To avoid damage make sure you slide the upper bearing part slowly and carefully on to the polished ceramic shaft Pic 4 Fitting the upper bearing housing 2 4 Position the sub platter carefully onto the bearing Please remove first the security mat on the underside of the sub platter security tape for OSC graduated collar Optical Speed Control To avoid any damage make sure you slide the sub platter slowly and carefully on to the bearing Next take the supplied belt and position it around the motor and the sub platter At this point the sub platter will be higher than the pulley This is normal as the CMB requires the weight of the platter to fully engage it Pic 5 Seating the sub platter Pic 5 1 Installing the belt Page 7 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation User manual
4. ESPANOL GARANTIA Para obtener informaci n 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 deber guardarlo en un lugar seguro y utilizarlo 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 cu ndo efectu la compra En este caso su recibo de compra ser la prueba apropiada Page 15 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011
5. Loving music Ovation User manual r _ _1T lt T Made in Germany Hi Fi Components Clearaudio electronic cmon Spardorfer Str 150 D 91054 Erlangen Tel 49 0 9131 59595 FAX 49 0 9131 51683 www clearaudio de 6 www analogshop de e info clearaudio de clearaudio copyright 2011 Version 1 3 11 11 10 E caro Ovation Loving music snn User manual Dear clearaudio customer you have purchased a state of the art turntable the Ovation a world class product of clearaudio electronic GmbH Thank you very much for your confidence The new clearaudio Ovation turntable includes many existing clearaudio innovations and introduces new cutting edge technology The main chassis consists of a complex sandwich of materials aluminium bullet proof wood aluminium Within the precision machined bullet proof wood layer clearaudio have introduced an elaborate resonance damping measure an internal mat comprising approximately 100 000 tiny stainless steel balls The powerful and smooth running DC motor is integrated within and is effectively decoupled by the main chassis Clearaudio s OSC Optical Speed Control technology continuously monitors a micro infrared strobe to ensure exact speed stability The motor is hidden beneath the platter and drives the precision machined aluminium sub platter via a precision machined POM main platter are supported by c
6. 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 cliente 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
7. 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 tes 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
8. learaudio s patented CMB Ceramic Magnetic Bearing The drive system is operated by four blue illuminated buttons ergonomically integrated into the front left of the chassis Almost any commercially available 9 inch tonearm can be fitted by virtue of the easily interchangeable armboards The new Ovation device combines innovative clearaudio technologies with elegant design and exquisite production quality Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all advantages of your Ovatior turntable All information given will help to achieve the best set up and avoid any possible damage We hope you will enjoy your new clearaudio Ovation turntable clearaudio electronic GmbH Please read the warnings before connecting your Ovation turntable to the mains supply WARNINGS Don t expose your turntable to rain or humidity Don t handle the mains leads with wet hands Don t place or insert anything into the equipment or through ventilation holes No naked flames sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the equipment CE MARKING C The clearaudio Ovation meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance EMC and low voltage appliances COPYRIGHT Recording and reproduction of any 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
9. ned with plastic cleaning fluids Under no circumstances use spirit or alcohol based fluids which will cause damage to the surface You will find suitable cleaning fluids either in specialised shops or in the clearaudio online shop www analogshop de Please check for any damage to the power cord Any damage 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 14 days after purchase clearaudio can provide the warranty only if the product is returned in the original packing Transportation advice If any transportation of the Ovation turntable should be necessary always remove the turntable platter otherwise serious damage can occur The bearing hole needs to be covered to prevent any dust from entering the bearing Page 13 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation Loving music User manual 5 Technical data Resonance optimised chassis Recommended tonearm with magnetic bearing technology Operating speeds 33 1 3 45 and 78 RPM Drive unit motor Decoupled DC motor in chassis resonance damping device DIN IEC 98 by method A 92 dB Bearing Polished ceramic shaft in a sintered bronze bushing magnetic bearing CMB Speed variation 0 03 Dimensions 420 x 350
10. r tonearm cable Pic 9 Backview of the tonearm Page 9 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 J Ovation E 1 Carefully install first the cables trough the smaller fitting in the mounting base until the position and cable cover attached on the cable fits in the cutout of the mounting base 2 Then install the tonearm shaft trough the bigger fitting in the mounting base 3 Now adjust the height of the tonearm 4 Finally tighten the tonearm in the mounting base by screwing the integrated screw in the front of the mounting base 5 For further settings of the tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective manufacturer Now you can connect the Ovation turntable to the mains supply wn ee BE pt Pic 10 Connection to the mains supply 2 8 Fine speed adjustment The motor adjustment is already pre set at the factory During transportation or due to contamination on the sensor or the sensor ring some small speed deviations can occur Please check the speed before using the turntable for the first time For the correct adjustment of the speed please put the delivered clearaudio Stroboscope Testrecord on the platter Follow the instruction of the Stroboscope Testrecord user manual To check the speed with highest accuracy please use the clearaudio Speed Light AC039 available under www analogshop de Page 10 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation
11. recent legal regulations Page 2 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Loving music User manual ST User manual 4 14 Contents 1 Packaging overview 4 2 Set up and operation 5 3 Service 12 4 Special directions 13 5 Technical data 14 Warranty information 15 Page 3 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation 1 Packaging overview The clearaudio Ovat or turntable is delivered in specially designed custom packaging Please check the contents according to the following list before you set up your new clearaudio Ovation turntable 1 Layer top Top of bearing belt fittings and accessories Quality and warranty card bearing oil If ordered as set tonearm and or phono cartridge 2 Layer middle Turntable chassis 3 Layer bottom Platter aluminium sub platter Page 4 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation Loving music User manual 2 Set up and operation The Ovation turntable consists of several elements as described in section 1 Packing overview To simplify set up some of the components are pre assembled at the factory Please make use of the white gloves enclosed in order to avoid scratches or unwanted fingerprints e g on the platter Please follow the description step by step The Ovation requires a space of at least 16 54 inch x 13 78 inch for positioning 13 78 inch 350 mm 16 54 inch 9
12. t your dealer distributor or contact clearaudio direct We can inform you about your nearest service location Transportation advice If any transportation of the Ovation turntable should be necessary always remove the turntable platter otherwise serious damage can occur The bearing hole needs to be covered to prevent any dust from entering the bearing PLEASE RETAIN ALL ORIGINAL PACKAGING You will need it if this unit has to be transported and or shipped Any further questions you may have about this turntable should be directed to the distributor or directly to clearaudio at clearaudio electronic GmbH Spardorfer Str 150 91054 Erlangen Germany Tel Phone 49 0 9131 59595 Fax 49 0 9131 51683 www clearaudio de www analogshop de info clearaudio de Page 12 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 dl Ovation 4 Special directions The clearaudio Ovation does not require any extensive maintenance If the Ovation turntable is not used for a long time disconnect the motor from the mains supply Every two years you can lubricate only if you will notice speed variations the bearing of the turntable platter with the supplied oil In this case it is enough to put 4 or 5 drops of the oil onto the bearing shaft Don t use aggressive cleaning fluid for the Ovation turntable A few drops of plastic cleaner is fully enough Carefully dry all cleaned parts with a fine cotton cloth Please ensure that the chassis parts are only clea
13. x 115 mm Width Depth Height 16 54 x 13 78 x 4 53 inches Warranty 2 years 5 years Only if the warranty card is filled out correctly and sent back in time within 14 days to clearaudio Clearaudio electronic is not responsible for typographical errors in descriptions Technical specifications subject to change or improvement without prior notice Availability as long as stock lasts Copies and reprints also only in extracts require written confirmation from clearaudio electronic GmbH Germany clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Version November 2011 Page 14 clearaudio electronic GmbH 2011 Ovation User manual Loving music The warranty period for the Ovation turntable is 2 years To achieve the extended clearaudio warranty of 5 years it is necessary that you fill out and send the corresponding part of the warranty registration certificate card back to clearaudio within two weeks 14 days after purchase Only if the product is returned in the original packing clearaudio can provide the warranty of 5 years ENGLISH 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
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