Clearaudio Ovation User manual

User manual

Ovation

Black with black chassis

Silver with natural wood chassis

User manual

2 © clearaudio electronic GmbH, 2018/05

Dear Clearaudio customer,

You have purchased a State-Of-The-Art turntable, the

Ovation

, a world class product of Clearaudio

electronic GmbH. Congratulations on your purchase!

With the

Ovation

turntable, Clearaudio made use of the OSC (Optical-Speed-Control) technology

found in the

Innovation

turntables series by implanting it into a precision milled Panzerholz (bullet

proof wood) chassis. This chassis is combined with an anti-resonance mat that is capable of

absorbing a huge amount of energy. This is due to the use of more than 100,000 small stainless

steel balls which absorb unwanted resonance.

Thus, the turntable combines the latest technology and innovation in a classic design, at a perfect

price/performance ratio.

Please read this user manual carefully so that you can enjoy all the advantages of your

Ovation

turntable. All information given will help to generate the best performance and avoid any possible

damages.

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 ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the equipment.

CE-MARKING

Recording und reproduction 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.

The Clearaudio

Ovation

meets the regulations concerning electromagnetic disturbance (EMC)

and low-voltage appliances.

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Contents

1. Packaging overview ............................................ 4

2. Setup and operation ............................................ 5 - 12

3. Special notes ....................................................... 13

4. Technical data ..................................................... 14

Warranty information .............................................15 - 16

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1. Packaging overview

The Clearaudio

Ovation

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.

Pic. 1: Packaging overview

1. Layer (top):

Top of bearing, belt,

ttings and accessories

(Quality and warranty card,

bearing oil)

If ordered as set:

tonearm and/or cartridge

2. Layer (middle):

Turntable chassis

3. Layer (bottom):

Platter,

aluminum sub-platter

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please double check the tightness of all bolts and armboard mounting hardware, as temperature

uctuations during transit may have caused the hardware to become loose.

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2. Setup and operation

The

Ovation

turntable consists of several components, as described in No 1 (Packaging overview).

The setup is easy, as 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 ngerprints

(e.g. on the platter).

Please follow the instructions step by step:

The

Ovation

requires a space of at least 16.54 inch x 13.78 inch for positioning.

16.54 inch

/ 420 mm

13.78 inch / 350 mm

Pic. 2: Setup space

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2.1

Place the pre-mounted chassis on your hi-rack or another suitable surface.

Pic. 3: Placing the

Ovation

on the Flat Pads

2.2

To avoid hum noises it can be necessary to ground the bearing. For that please plug in the provided

ground cable into the hole of the screw from the bearing at the bottom side of the turntable and

connect the other end with your amplier.

Pic. 4: Grounding the bearing of the

Ovation

2.3

Please remove the protective seal from the bearing shaft and place two drops of the synthetic

bearing oil (Art. No. AC068 available through www.analogshop.de), on the ceramic bearing shaft.

Slip the bearing top onto the bearing shaft of the turntable.

Pic. 5: Bearing oil

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2.4

Now you can set the bearing upper part carefully onto the bearing.

To avoid damages make sure you slide the bearing upper part slowly and carefully on the polished

ceramic shaft.

Pic. 6: Fitting the bearing upper part

2.5

Now you can set the sub-platter carefully onto the bearing.

First remove the security mat on the backside 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 onto the bearing.

After that, take the included belt and place 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. 7: Setting the sub-platter Pic. 7.1: Placing the belt

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2.6

Now you can set the platter carefully onto the bearing. To avoid damage, make sure you slide the

platter slowly and cautiously on the sub-platter/ bearing assembly. Hold the platter securely, so the

platter does not slip or fall on your turntable.

Pic. 8: Setting the platter onto the bearing

2.7

Please check with the bubble level gauge, if your

Ovation

turntable is in a level position.

You can adjust each of the turntable’s feet to get the turntable

level. Only if the turntable is in a level position will you get the

best results with your turntable.

Adjust the height be turning the threaded spike feet.

When the table is properly level, lock the feet in place with the

nut (see below).

Please note:

Through turning the feets clockwise you will raise the

turntable,by turning counter clockwise the turntable will lower.

Pic. 9: Adjustment of level

Pic. 9.1: Adjustment of the height

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2.8

For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective manufacturer.

Now you can connect the

Ovation

turntable with the main supply.

Position of the screw

to fasten the

tonearm with 2mm

allen key

Boring for the

tonearm feet

1. Insert carefully rst the cable and then the tonearm feet through the hole of the tonearm

base.

2. Now adjust the tonearm height.

3. At the end secure the tonearm with the screws with are already integrated at the front of the

mounting base.

4. For tonearm and cartridge mounting please refer to the user manual of the respective

manufacturer.

Pic. 10: Rear view Clarify tonearm

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If you purchased the Clearaudio

Ovation

as package with tonearm and cartridge, you received also

a Smart Stlyus Gauge as accessories, which allows you to adjust the tracking force of the cartridge.

Pic. 11: Use of the Smart Stylus Gauge

✓



tracking force too high!



tracking force too low!

This position of the diamond

correlates to a tracking force of

20 mN (2.0g).

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